AFT Can Win on First Ballot in Republican Contest
Delegates pledged to Taft claim a strong showing on the first ballot. Reports from Ohio New York and elsewhere note Taft leaders seated in districts and optimistic about securing the nomination as the credentials fight looms and Roosevelt boosters consider next moves.
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Taft
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Tennessee
Texas
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Secre
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Shack Dwellers Flee Condemnation Drift to Pigeon Point
Seventeen shack homes built along the bay were condemned as unsanitary and slated for demolition. Inspectors found the shacks had vanished as owners dragged them into the water and relocated to Pigeon Point, prompting health department scrutiny and possible further action.
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Health Department
Wardall
High valuation on land in Milwaukee case verdict
A jury before Judge Boyd J. Tallman awards the Chicago Milwaukee and 8 1 rail line a $109 million verdict on land valuation. The land fronts Holgate Street from Colorado to Utah, owned by Jemem D. Davidson and his wife, with a Mock frontage noted.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Paul
Brother Charley Telephones News From Washington To Taft
Chicago observations from June 11 as Charles P. discuss politics and the Taft campaign with a visiting delegation in his Auditorium room. He praises Hitchcock's cautious forecasts and predicts strong support for the secretary’s presidential prospects.
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Chicago
Washington
United States
Wm. Howard Taft
Charles
Charles P
Married at Dry Goods Counter in Lewiston Store
Mrs Minnie Kulick and John Kulick wed at a department store in Lewiston Idaho by Reverend Robert Reid a Methodist minister The couple visiting from Minneapolis Minnesota and Pletcher Idaho entered Kjos department store asked for a minister and agreed to marry in the dress department chosen as the wedding site by the store owner observers say the ceremony occurred with strangers in town present
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Lewiston
Idaho
Minnie Kulick
Drygoods Counter
Kjos’ Department Store
John Kulick
Robert Reid
Beiog
Kulick
Minneapolis
Mise Minnie Riley
Pletcher
Kros
Hughes wins major victory in anti racing bills passage
In Albany New York Governor Hughes secures passage of two anti racing measures by the Assembly and Senate. The bills target gambling in horse racing and end the sport in the state. Support grew after a special election and an extra session pushed the legislation through.
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United Press
Albany
N.Y
Empire State
Hughes
Assemblyman
Hart
Agnew
Belmont
J. B. Haggin
Jas. B. Keene
Seesson
Senate
Gov. Hughes
Niagara
Orleana
Benater Wallace
Must Hang By United Press Springfield Item
Springfield report from United Press notes a June event with potential legal or political impact. Details are sparse but indicate an ongoing public interest story involving local figures and civic actions.
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United Press
Springfield
June Ti
Merman Hillek
the Liebemian
Convicted 1805 Wrea family poisoning prisoner to hang
Supreme Court decree orders Tomor row Tune Telier to be hanged for the murder of five Wrea family members. Crafty stay requests and habeas corpus petitions failed as the condemned man faced final days in Cleveland before the scaffold. His wife visited the cell and he spoke of facing death with resolve.
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Wrea
Supreme Court
Billek
Gunn
Chicago
Cleveland
Ohio
Herman Fillek
Herve
Father O'Callahan
Buiek
Dilek
Mamma
Tickets Reach $100 For Republican National Convention
Chicago dispatch reports demand for the Republican National Convention tickets far outstripping supply with tickets valued at $100. Contributors receive one ticket per $190 donated, and about three thousand tickets slated for Chicago politicians while remaining space is reserved for delegates press and supporters of the leader. Some politicians offer to act as call boys to secure entry amid the high demand.
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M. HM. DeYoung
Henry A. Melvin
Geo. A. Katebt
Jacob H. Neff
Imness
Chas
Wheeler
Europe
Chicago
Burglars Active As Thieves Hit Multiple Homes
Captain of Detectives Tennant reports a spate of break ins from 1 to 4 pm with several residences entered. Items stolen include jewelry, a Colt revolver, a gold ring, a sal t case and a railroad ticket. No suspects identified.
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Charles Tennant
Charles H. Col Breve
Knight Templar
Colgrove
Bank Clearings and Balances Report
Bank clearings noted for today amount to .91,152,114.75 with balances totaling 82,783,698. Ween ceteberees show 1,267,583 and 101,940.
W C Mc NicholEmployment Co Convicted in City Court
W C Mc Nichol proprietor of the W C Mc Nichol Employment Co at 119 W Maine was convicted in police court for violating the employment agent ordinance. He was fined 10 dollars for failing to return a 1.50 fee to an applicant when no job was supplied. City Attorney Ellis De Bruier announced a campaign against graft following the case.
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W. C. Mc Nichol Employment Co
W. Maine
Ellis de Bruier
Ichol
B. Erickson
McNichol
Thin
de Brur
Doctor Roller to Return Sunday in City
Dr Roller arrives next Sunday morning after leaving Chicago last night at 10 45. Billy Brown reports the physician is in good health and planned to attend the Preas club benefit next Monday night.
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Billy Brown
Chicago
Preas Club
Negro Slayer Believed Seen Near Port Kell
Reports say a man described as Hazelmere's murderer, a black man, was sighted washing clothes by a creek near Port Kell nine miles south of New Westminster. A large armed posse searched the area while a bloodhound traced a trail to Douglas before the trail went cold.
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Bellingham
Tee Burderer
Mary Morrison
Port Kell
New Westmeter
Paice Hutchinson
Blaine
Hazelmere
New Westminster
John Adams
Douglas
Canadian
Port Kelly
Secret marriage links heiress to Napa rancher
San Francisco dated June 11 Miss Jeanie Stanford Lathrop daughter of Charlee G Lathrop Stanford University treasurer and niece of Mrs Jane L Stanford secretly wed last April to Walter Watson a Napa county rancher and club man The couple reportedly married in San Francisco but no certificate record exists Their families are unaware and the couple plans to live in Mill Valley where a summer home is being built
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San Francisco
Jeanie Stanford Lathrop
Charlee G. Lathrop
Stanford University
Jane L. Stanford
Walter Watson
Napa County
Mra. Watson
Mra. Stanford
Miss Lathrop
Watson
Mill Valley
Taft tariff plank urged for national GOP platform
Chicago dispatch reports pressure to insert Taft written tariff plank from the Ohio GOP platform into the national platform. The plank calls for tariff revision by a special session of next Congress to maintain protection and set duties equal to the home abroad production cost difference plus a reasonable profit.
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Chicago
Taft
National Party
Chased Wrong Man Across Continent In Pathetic Hunt
An investigation reveals a poverty struck family in a shack on Massachusetts Street and Seattle Boulevard with multiple illnesses, while detective Croft recovers from chasing a phantom suspect. He later learns the pursued Boeing lumber magnate was the wrong man, returning home in frustration.
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Jams Croft
Kattie Creek
Bunko
W. ©. Boeing
Limberman
Boeing & Crimmons
Seattle
Boeing
Crof
Croft
Washington
Minneapolis
Jim Hill
Pacific Ocean
Union Depot
Aberdeen
Battle Creek
Mich
Trains Due Tonight From Flooded Belton Route
Three of the Great Northern trains delayed a week at Belton Montana by floods are due in Seattle tonight with arrivals at 9 15, 9 30, and 1 45. Extra coaches expected. many Seattle residents await news as floods caused widespread delays and mail volume at the city post office fell to near nothing.
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Sand-Apit
West
Seattle
Great Northern
Belton
Mont
Star
Spokane
Union Depot
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