Republicans Weigh Platform as South Carolina Contests End
Chicago dispatch notes the Republican National Committee dwindling attendance as South Carolina disputes fail to consolidate. Taft delegates seated in the fifth district after brief hearings. Tennessee contests proceed with extensive evidence. Ohio Attorney General Ellis hints at a tentative platform while California delegates depart for Chicago, potentially reducing California’s voting strength.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
South Carolina
Tennessee
H. H. Deyoung
Europe
California
Taft’s Convention Path Narrowed by Delegates Gap
Taft trails by four votes for a clear convention majority as the national committee’s hearings constrain the field. Allies claim Taft has 487 delegates, with 491 needed, while 92 remain to be heard plus two Alaska delegates bound to Taft. Meanwhile Knox gathers momentum at Hapgood HQ as Hughes backers push for a strong showing and deny second place.
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Chicago
National Committee
Taf
Ohio
Taft
Alaska
Riley Released on Bond After Omaha Arrest
Riley, arrested in Omaha on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses by mortgaging land not owned to acquire a restaurant stock, appeared before Judge Keprora and was released on $600 bond. He is to return in September. At Lincoln, Towne of New York spoke at the Nebraska University commencement, with Watterson and Bryan in attendance.
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Chicago
Knox
R. P. Hapgood
Edward K. Krause
Edward §. Kinley
Pennsylvania
Hewgood
I. A. McAlpine
New York
Hughes
McAlpine
Ug Tat
Soma
James F. Riley
Omaha
Watshoo
Duken Lefore
Keprora
Lincoln
Ned
Plattsburgh
N. Y
Hand
Elizabethtown
Hnughes
Distriet
Jerome
Campaign costs for Garst and rivals in Iowa governor race
Des Moines reports show Garst spent 1177.60 in the GOP gubernatorial bid, the highest listed expense to date. B F Carroll, his opponent, spent 797.00, with most funds directed to railroad fares and circulars. Other figures include Dan Hamilton 5000? The text details several names and small sums, noting varied advertising and travel costs across the campaign.
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Des Moines
B. F. Carroll
A. House
Dan Hamilton
Iowa
W.R Les
J. FP. Riggs
T. T. Anderson
A. E Sm
Hepburn
Bernard Murphy
Claude Nt. Porter
United States
Stay for Billie Denied in Hugh Billig Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to stay the execution of Herman Billig of Chicago, convicted of poisoning rural family members. Hinckley seeks a retrial citing perjured testimony. court says final decision rests with pardons board and governor. Hinckley plans to appeal to the governor.
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Springfell, ML
Supreme Court
Herman Billig
Chicago
Suke
Francis &. Hinckley
Criminal Court
Board of Pardons
Governor
Hinckley
Highwaymen Raid On Box Car Near Vinton Traced
Tramps held up a Rock Island freight near Vinton two men robbed G D Robinson and Clarence Johnson of cash and belongings then tossed from the moving car. One suspect, William Sliker of Whitestone New York, captured at Waterloo, denies active participation. A second suspect evades capture, pursued toward Parkersburg and Dike as authorities broadcast descriptions.
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William Silker
Whitestone
N.Y
Waterloo
Vinton
GDB
Robinson
Clarence Johnson
Guba
Johson
Elton
Rork Island
Des Moines
Johnson
Myself
Rock Island
Smmot
Joinson
Emory Tillson
Shevin
A. B. Blair
Benton County
Cedar Rapids
Kraned
Ami
Hays
Stealy
Recok Island
L. F Farmer
Tom Hartman
Hartman
Farmer
William Sliker
Wny
Johnson Robinson
Satl
Blair
Sliker
Fenstermaker
Burbunt
Burbank J
Parkersburg
Fenstermakers
Etty Marstint
Butler County
Lair
Stobimon
Central
Leighton
Polite
G. 1. Robinson
Erytheri
Laporte
Hobo
Wm. Sliler
Parkeraburg
St Parkernburg
Dirk Buit
Dike
Sherif Blair
Northwest Republicans Dominate in Taft Era Theme
In the Chicago convention era five Northwest states shape national policy as Taft and Fairbanks lead the ticket. Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin anchor the rally, with La Follette stirring as a rival voice in a region poised to balance the party's future.
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Chicago
Northwest Territory
Union
Ohio
William'.h. Taft
Ieading
Tydfanun
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Harry S. New
Albert I. Hopking
Committee On Resolutions
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
House Set Representatives
United States
Michigan
Tullus Caesar Burrows
Floods Recede as Kansas River Drops in Missouri
Kansas City Missouri June 11 reports the Kaw river falling shortly after sunset while the Missouri rises slowly with limited damage. Rail service resumes through Union Pacific Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe lines, using Crisco tracks from the Kansas side. Missouri River flooding continues with rising water in bottom lands near St Joseph.
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Kansas City
Inlon Station
Union Pacific
Missouri Pacific
Santa Fe
Crisco
Kanes
St. Joseph
Explosion Strikes Car Near Euclid Heights Injuring Seven
Police in Cleveland suburb Euclid Heights search for dynamiters after a Juaction car exploded on the tracks early today. Seven passengers were fatally injured as the blast injured Ray Michael Gilday of Moling HH who suffered severe bruises.
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Cleveland
Euclid Heights
Sity
Ray
Michael Gilday
Moling
Commander of G. A. R. elected at Iowa encampment
Logans Milman (retired Iowa lieutenant governor) was named department commander at Cedar Rapids encampment lasting June 11 to 13. Fort Dodge chosen to host next gathering as over a thousand veterans marched in parade and 1500 registered. National figures spoke at campfire including C. G. Button and Hepburn. Pension debates highlighted McCumber law proposals.
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G. Milman
C. G. Button
Kansas City
Hepburn
McCumber
Congress
Swidthej
Lena Ring Af
Marion
Love Found A Way Ride For Consent To Marriage
Fay Cartners and Miss Jessie Pollock of New Hartford sought a license in Waterloo. The clerk refused due to missing parental consent. After swift actions and obtaining permission from Pollock’s parents, the couple returned, secured the license, and wed by Judge A B Kepford in the city hall.
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Fay Cartners
Jessie Pollock
New Hartford
Waterloo
Court House
Europe
New Hertford
Miss. Pollack
Eourc Im Hig
A. B. Kepford
Board of Trade Meeting Promises Bright Evening Crowd
Prospects for Waterloo business gathering look very bright with expected larger turnout than prior meetings. Propositions from the committee will be discussed and actions started to advance them. Prominent speakers, orchestral music, and refreshments will accompany the program tonight.
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Board of Trade
Waterloo
Leot
Ats Stend
Thieves smash jewelry shop window in bold daytime raid
Thieves smashed the windows of Hyman Rere & Co. at State and Washington streets early today and escaped with jewelry valued at about three thousand dollars. Strong active crime report notes quick getaway and local police inquiry.
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Tung D—Kearly
Hyman Rere & Co
State
Washington
Still in dark on robbery of mail pouch valued high
Los Angeles detectives probe a missing mail pouch carrying at least sixty thousand dollars in currency and assorted remittances. The pouch vanished en route from Los Angeles to New York, with theft traced to the Kansas City division jurisdiction. Investigators seek clues as they review the railway mail service records for a likely Saturday night theft.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Secret Service
Post Office Department
New York
Department
Kansas City
Democrats unite in Kentucky choice for president
In a state convention Harmony prevailed after a long night session between factions. An agreement instructs for Kentucky’s choice for president. A temperance plank may be introduced to the platform. Plattsburgh June 11 Commissioner Hand reports findings on the Jerom e case.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Alonzo Wilson
Prohibition’ Party
Ilinois
Bryan
Besusuua
Bryatt
Hitchcock Acquitted In Early Morning Court Hearing
New York comedian Raymond Mugbean dis faced multiple charges from several young girls. He posted a $7,500 bond and was acquitted on one count. Prosecutors indicated several indictments remain for minor offenses. Home grown strawberries offered at two boxes for 25 cents.
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Sone
Raymond Mughbeack
Smill
H. Eighmey
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