Midnight Confab Fails to Settle Vice Presidency race
A nightlong Chicago conference on the Republican ticket showed progress but did not settle the vice presidency. New York delegates shifted to back Sherman for VP, with 78 votes, while debates lingered over Cummins or Noliriver as possible selections amid Taft and Roosevelt era considerations.
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Chicago, Jr
Erie
New York State
Congress
Sherman
Cortelyon
New York
Ian
Washington
Dijol
Cummins
Towa
Jowa
Cummins Or
Noltiver
Garvey Was There in Train Robbery Recall
Mike Garvey, a railroad fan and S P employee living at 325 North Cherry Street, was drawn to a 21 years ago reference in San Antonio about a June 18 1937 train robbery near Flatonia. Garvey, then a brakeman on the held up train, has remained with the railroad and continued to reside in the city.
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Mike Garvey
S. P
North Cherry Street
Railroad Man Bereaved By Death Of His Father
A. K. Crow of the M K & T railway here received a telegram announcing the death of his father A L Crow Jr in Charleston Mississippi. The 60 year old retired merchant had suffered six months of illness. He was a member of Magons Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. Will Nigel, former resident now in Mexico City, is visiting and renewing old friendships.
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A. K. Crow
M., K & T. Railway
A. L. Crow, Jr
Charleston
Miss
The
Magons, Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias
Will Nigel
Mexico
Taft Arrives Late for Breakfast in Washington
Secretary Taft, usually an early riser, arrived after 9 o'clock for breakfast. The Taft residence on K Street displayed significant floral arrangements and telegrams of congratulations as a uniformed officer began guarding the curb in front of the house for the secretary's presence in the capital.
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Washington
Taft
K Street
Piano Contest At McArdle Store Draws Crowds
Interest in the McArdle piano contest grows as shoppers throng the store to vote for a Kimball piano valued at 876. Tomorrow only, double coupon days grant two votes per purchase. winner receives piano stool and seat free. Interested bidders urged to register estimates at No. 282 224 East Houston Street.
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McArdie
East
Houston Street
Donbie Conkuns
Late personals note travel plans and arrivals
Ed Walt of the Waltz and Marx Co leaves for Mexico City and nearby points for about 14 days. He will be joined by a party for a horseback tour. J Hymens and wife of Del Rio are at the Angelini. W Westerfield and wife of Gonxing are in the city seeking a home and lodging at the Alame hotel.
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Walt
Waltz & Marx Co
Mexdey
J. Hymens
del Rio
Sherman Victory Declares Sherman as Vice President Nominee
The convention cheers erupt as Sherman wins the vice presidential nomination with broad support from Maine Massachusetts Ohio and New York casting decisive votes. Final tallies show Sherman leading Guild Murphy and others as the hall erupts in celebration and the chairman calls for orderly action.
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Maine
Galld
Sherman
Massachusetts
Ohi
Murphy
Guild
New York
Timothy Woodruff
United States
Ames
Longe
Shekton
Fairbanks
Leper Woman Boards Crowded Ship in Isolation
New York reports Miss Bertha Osis, a Russian leper, aboard the steamship Hedty Clay bound for Copenhagen. The ship carries 1200 passengers, with rope guards enforcing distance around the leprous passenger in a padded hospital cell.
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New York
Bertha ‘Osis
Copenhagen
Russie
Convention Proceedings Mention Temporary Chairman and Committees
Delegates debated appointing a permanent chairman and head of committees during a convention. Senator Gallinger proposed the usual resolution naming Lorknor Lage as committee chair and Burrows to lead the committee to notify the vice presidential nominee. Long requested Warner be substituted as he would be abroad. The motion passed with amendments and adjournment planned for 11:47 a.m. A McElroy & Brows, auto doctors.
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Gallinger
New Hampshire
Lorknor Lage
Burrows
Long
Win, Warner
Missouri
Henry Quits Force Leads to Atlanta Return
Policeman Bob Henry, valued officer, resigns from the force and plans to return to his former home in Atlanta Georgia. He leaves his post at the Crete Kerchéville Burgers Alamo bank building and coordinating duties, with developing exposure and a listed local address.
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Henry
Force
Bob Henry
Anita Will Renin
Atlanta
Bly
Cret & Kerchéville
Burgers
Alamo Bank
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Midnight Confab
Hoayevelt
Garvey
Mr. Wide
Texas
Peonia
Alamo
Lone Star Brewing CO
McArdle
Jas.s. Sherman
Aly Howreen
Lolea
Wianthoug
Lodge
Senator Crade
Governor Guild
New
Mis Mre Beit
Grand Army of the Republic
Judson W. Lyon
Georgia
Hull
A McElroy & Brows
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