Taft Named Republican Nominee in White House Ceremony
President Taft was formally notified as the Republican nominee in a White House East Room ceremony led by Elihu Root. The event featured moving picture coverage, a brief keynote by Taft, and attacks on Roosevelt over disputed delegates. Taft pledged gratitude for victories and defended existing party rules and policy reforms while warning against promises of sweeping changes.
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Presidential Elector Case Heard by Federal Judges in New York
In New York Supreme justices Pitney and Vandevanter heard the Roosevelt electors case from Kansas now on the Republican ballot. Mae Olmstead said the Roosevelt delegation would vote against Taft while L W Wepplinger and F S Jackson argued. Jackson warned of dynamite stakes and questioned fraud claims, while Justices pressed for precise facts and noted the difficulty of starting a third party in Kansas.
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Safe crack by criminals at Newark saloon
In Newark Ohio a gang cracked the saloon safe owned by Chas Schimps and escaped with the safe. The heavy container burst the ceiling, trapping a man who slept nearby as alarm spread about a months-long spree of similar robberies.
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Narrow escape for Hanlin area resident on roof
John H. Marchland of Near Hanlin Stations barely survived a fall while repairing a roof. He lost footing and rolled headfirst but grabbed a ladder that broke the descent. He was unconscious briefly. Dr. Hindman treated him as two bones were found broken.
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Boy Climbs Freight Car and Rides West to Rescue
Samuel Sayers a 12 year old Setu benville boy climbed into a Pan Han dle freight car while playing along the tracks. The locomotive carried him west to Coshocten where his cries alerted workers and he was rescued. An railroad employee fed him and he was later placed on a passenger train home to frantic parents. He spent two days on the outing and is said to be cured of the railroad habit.
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Rush To Get the Bible At the Herald Star
Herald Star Bible distribution began on Wednesday drawing a large crowd and selling over 3,000 volumes. The paper claims the Bible offer is a better bargain than the dictionary and urges readers to redeem six Herald Star coupons and six cents for purchase.
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YMC A Boys Camp Sets Largest Outing Yet
The M C A boys camping party left for Twin Lakes with twenty seven by rail, four by car, and three joining from the north. Guided by Gault and Walter Dickerson, the two week camp emphasizes discipline and a clean life with varied sports and activities for the two week trip.
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Taft Endorsed by Colorado Republican Assembly
Denver Aug 1 The first Republican state assembly under primary law adopted a resolution endorsing President Taft and instructions for Colorado electors to vote for his re election It also named candidates for presidential electors two U S Senators two congressmen at large and a proviso state ticket C C Dawson named to succeed Simon Guggenheim and C W Waterman to fill the Hughes vacancy with the ballot set for Sept 19.
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One Cent Judgment Paid At Clerk's Office
A clerk of court reported a one cent judgment paid on Thursday in an attachment case eight months after Christiana Vernholt obtained it against Sheriff Murray. An attorney was hired to carry the payment to court.
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Successor To Dillon Will Be Named Aug 10
The Ohio State Journal reports Republican state and county candidates on a headless ticket after the withdrawal of governor nominee Judge Edmond B. Dillon. The Aug. 10 naming of a replacement is expected, with candidates open to Roosevelt endorsement and appearing on both the regular Republican and Roosevelt ballots if supporters confirm the plan. The meeting and assurances from Roosevelt leaders aim to carry out a previously agreed understanding.
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Witness Sam Schepps to testify in Rosenthal murder case
New York August 1 District Attorney Whitman will interview Sam Schepps the most important witness in the Rosenthal murder conspiracy. Schepps who was with Jack Rose the night Rosenthal was slain heard the gunmen bargaining and knows more about police graft. Dago Frank Cirlist is expected to confess to the entire killing.
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Trains Collide Near Columbiana Kill Motorman Ray Ziegler
Ray Ziegler motorman on the U S Line was killed when a freight car he operated collided with a passenger excursion car near Columbiana Ohio. About fifty Lutherans headed to a Youngstown mass meeting were aboard. Five passengers injured. The dead man resided in Leetonia and the cars were moved to the Leetonia yards.
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Praise for the United States Army Humility at San Antonio Camp
A Columbian Magazine note praises the United States Army saying it shows less caddishness than other forces. The writer contrasts U S regulars with England reservists and yeomanry who feel snubbed at instruction camps and maneuvers, citing San Antonio as evidence of better conduct.
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Grace defense cites suicide theory in attempted murder case
In Atlanta gay Aug The defense for Mrs Grace claims Eugene H Grace shot himself after a bitter dispute with his wife and that he died by suicide The attorney Branch said Mrs Grace will not testify today and will call witnesses to support the suicide theory tomorrow
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Gill Hospital Reopens After Complete Repairs
Gill Hospital resumes service after a month of repairs with a refreshed interior and improved facilities. Walls and floors updated in bright colors, new plumbing and sanitation, rewired electricals, two reception rooms, seven private rooms and three wards, and a new filtration plant. Superintendent Miss Driscoll leads trained nurses Miss Jones and Miss McRoy with four pupil assistants as patients begin to return.
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Americans Hanged in Sonora Spark U.S. Intervention Fear
Aug 1 reports from Mexico say two American noncombatants, F. Shubert and N. Hurling, were hanged by rebels in Sonora near the border. The Sonora governor orders an investigation while Washington demands consular inquiry, warning of possible U.S. troop involvement. The incident has heightened rising tensions over intervention.
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Democratic committee debates timing of campaign launch
In Columbus on August 1 the Democratic State executive committee weighed immediate campaign kickoff versus delaying until after the Republicans nominate a governor candidate. Several members urged waiting to align with GOP timing.
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Ohio Weather Forecast Quiet Tonight and Friday
Ohio generally fair tonight and Friday. Warmer in southern and eastern portions tonight.
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