National Republican Convention Opens In Chicago
The piece notes Fairbanks as a favored vice presidential candidate, with Governor Van Sant discussed for the post. It covers platform predictions by Secretary Shaw, Blueprints on tariffs, trusts, autonomy for the Philippines, and labor relations, plus Cannon and Congressman Sherman dynamics and Oklahoma statehood efforts.
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Shaw
Iowa
Congress
Panama
Congressman Sherman
New York
Sherman
Joe
Fairbanks
Mississippi
Springer
Colorado
Webster
Nebraska
Walbridge
Missouri
Oklahoma
Katy World's Fair train collides with box cars on first trip
The Katy World's Fair special northbound, on its initial run, struck several box cars on the main track at South McAllister this morning. The engine and five coaches were damaged but there were no casualties.
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Katy
South McAllister
North Bound
Boy Drowns While Swimming at Goose Hole Near Flat Creek
Henry Walter Shull aged 18 son of Mr and Mrs J Shull of Twelfth street and Arlington Heights drowned Sunday afternoon while swimming with relatives at Goose Hole near the mouth of Breakfast Branch where Flat Creek enters. He called for help but companions misread the cry and he sank in nine feet of water. Body recovered about 7 pm after search. funeral held today at 3 pm from his residence with Rev McClure of Epworth Church officiating. Burial in city cemetery.
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Twelfth Street
Arlington Heights
Emory Shull
Lemuel
Edgar van Wisker
Goose Hole
Breakfast Branch
Flat Creek
Shull
Johnson County
McClure
Epworth Church
Bible Evangelist Draws Huge Sedalia Audience
A large Sedalia tent meeting drew crowds for afternoon and evening sessions. Dr. Munhall preached on youth and Creator with a 150-voice chorus led by Prof. Pugh, claiming his sermon valued at 16000 as 93 youths professed conversion.
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Christ
Fourth Street
Pugh
the Sentinel
LIST STILL GROWS SLOCUM SEVEN MORE BODIES DISCOVERED
The response notes seven additional bodies recovered as rescue teams continue searching the wreckage from the disaster. Officials say the total dead count rises with each new find.
Slocum Disaster Relief Seeks 125000 for Orphans and Aged
News of the Slocum disaster reports 35 deaths with seven bodies found and thirty funerals held. Relief funds reach 35000 with 10000 for funerals and 10000 for immediate aid. committee seeks 125000 more to care for orphans and aged left unprotected. Coroner's inquest opens with 200 witnesses. Exhibits include decayed life preservers and fire equipment.
Explosion at Kansas City Syrup Factory Wounds Many
An ammonia tank explosion at the Syrup and Preserving company building in Kansas City Missouri injures and traps workers. Five rescued from debris on the third floor, with several others badly hurt and one death reported as search continues for victims.
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Kansas City
Mary Bolen
Claude Chambers
Bert Bowen
Viola Baker
Martha Phister
Bowen
Leiter Will Disposes Of Thirty Million Estate
The will of Levi Leiter filed today provides for an estate of about thirty million dollars. The widow receives one third of the income for life. One million goes to his daughter the vicereine of India, with remainder to her children after her death. The balance goes to the widow and his other children.
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Levi Leiter
India
Wealthy Chicago Merchant Charles Netcher Dies
Charles Netcher owner of the Boston Store in Chicago died today at age after a career that began as a bundle boy earning $2 a week. He carried a life insurance policy worth $600,000. The announcement notes his rise from humble beginnings to substantial wealth.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
Charles Netcher
Boston
Boston Café Sold to Almquist with Sicher Joining
Boston cafe proprietor C F Walch sold his interest to Will J Almquist who takes control immediately. Almaquist will be joined by Joseph Sicher in running the establishment. Walch may remain in the city with future plans undecided.
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C. P. Walch
Will J. Almquist
C. F. Walch
Boston
Almquist
Joseph Sicher
Walch
Burial of J. H. Fisher in City Cemetery
The funeral of J. H. Fisher who died Thursday was held Sunday afternoon with interment in the city cemetery.
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J. H. Fisher
Marriage Permit Issued for A L Bunn and Hazel Stone
A marriage license was issued today to A L Bunn of Eldon and Hazel Stone of Leeton.
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A. L. Bunn
Eldon
Hazel Stone
Leeton
Court Adjourns For A Week In Local Criminal Court
The criminal court convened this morning but adjourned for one week due to the serious illness of Mrs. Longan mother of Judge Longan.
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Longan
Trimmed Hats Offer Half-Price Summer Styles
A local sale of new hats features half price discounts with groups priced by lot. Lot 1 items range 75c to 4 dollars, Lot 2 items 1.69 to 4 dollars, and Lot 3 items 2.48 to 7.50, including many pattern hats for various outfits.
Bargains in Fine Wash Goods Start The Week
A local retailer markets half price wash goods with high and low rank assortments. Fresh lots from jobbers appear at fractions of early season value. Highlights include 37¢ satin damask waistings, 11¢ satin striped lawns, 25¢ cotton voiles, and 35¢ linen waistings.
Full Assortment of Parasols for Spring and Summer
An unaccountable spring backwardness leaves fuller assortments of parasols for late comers. A color range matches new dress goods, with black white and combos. Prices cut to sell now that summer arrived, blue taffeta with white velvet dots $5.50, small black and white checks $2.00, pongee with hemstitched border $2.50, children's parasols 25c to $1.35.
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