Slocum Hose Disaster Evidence Emerges At Inquest
New York June 21 The coroner's jury hears deck hand Daniel O Neil testify no fire drill existed aboard the Slocum and no life preservers on the hurricane deck. He says the fire hose burst under pressure. he swam ashore after jumping overboard. Edward Brandon confirms only a donkey engine was used for pumping water and no other hoses were aboard.
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New York
Daniel O'Neil
O'Neil
Edward Brandon
Portland Directors Rebuff Miners Union Action
In Colorado Springs on June 21 the Portland Gold Mining Company board repudiated President Burns for seeking a federal injunction at St. Louis to curb State authority over the mine. The suit was dropped and a resolution ordered Currie to resume operations only with non Western Federation of Miners workers. In Washington on the same date President Roosevelt met Cardinal Satelli, the pope’s representative, at the White House.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Portland Gold Mining Company
J. F. Burns
St. Louis
Currie
Portland
Western Federation of Miners
Washington
Roosevelt
Cardinal Satelli
White House
Republicans Open Convention in Chicago Opening Rites
The Republican convention began at 12 16 with three raps of the gavel by Acting Chairman Payne. Rev Timothy Frost gave the opening prayer. National Chairman Payne received a ceremonial gavel from the Chicago citizens committee and Elmer Dover read the convention call as Mallory read. The call’s signature A Hanna drew applause as the gathering approved six votes for Philippine and Porto Rico delegates. a gavel from Minnesota was presented, made by South Minneapolis High School students, and used in past conventions. Theodore Roosevelt was invoked as a fearless invincible leader.
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Chicago
Payne
Timothy Frost
First Methodist Church
Evanston, IL
Senator Scott
Chicago Citizens’ Committee
National Committee
Henry C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Vanzant
Minnesota
South Minneapolis
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Theodore
Tariff policy may cut out considered policy
Chicago June 21 The tariff policy favored by the Massachusetts Republican Convention urges that no schedules are sacred or permanent Senator Lodge is named as author of the plank and expected to push a similar declaration at the national convention He would not admit his interest saying you cannot tell what 45 men will do
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Chicago
Senator Lodge
Republican Convention Preparations at Chicago Hall
At Chicago convention hall on June 21 delegates and alternates began to arrive while doorkeepers and sergeants at arms lined aisles. The arena featured palms and ferns, with portraits of Senator Hanna and President Roosevelt displayed amid draped bunting.
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Chicago
Tim Oclock
Republican Party
Hanna
Roosevelt
Favorite Sons Move To Bar Favoritism At Convention
Chicago and Indiana delegates debated the practice of the favorite son complimentary vote during pre convention talks. Leaders pressed for unanimous action to exclude such votes as the convention nears its ratification, recalling Philadelphia four years earlier. Most candidates are expected to win only their home delegations with no appeal for second place.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Roosevelt at convention names Elihu Root temporary chairman
In a crowded hall the convention cheered Roosevelt's name as Elihu Root of New York was announced as temporary chairman by Chairman Payne. Governor Odell moved approval of the national committee action amid prolonged applause as Root spoke, an oil painting of Roosevelt unveiled nearby.
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Roosevelt
Payne
National Committee
Elihu Root
New York
Odell
Long
Root
Mr. Root
New York Statesman
Peerless Brand Boys Waists Sale at Half Price
The well known Peerless 5¢ quality offers Mothers’ Friend waists at 25 cents for boys. Best quality percale in rid and medium colors. Collar attached or separate options available, 50c value.
Root Speech Thrills Republican Convention After McKinley Mention
The convention praised Charles W. Root as he reviewed fiscal figures and the nation’s gold reserves. Applause followed his remarks on trusts regulation and anti encroachment by corporations. His references to Palma Taft Roosevelt and Hanna drew strong reactions as delegates cheered, sang and waved flags. The session closed with procedural resolutions and adjournment, while three men faced drunkenness sentences in a court appearance.
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Root
Reacher
Palma
Roosevet
Taft
Panama Canal
Roor
McKinley
Hanna
Theodore Roosevelt
Connecticut
Big Specials Wrist Bags in New Walrus Skin Look
Advertisement notes imitation walrus skin wrist bags with heavy leather braided handle. Eight inches wide, lined with inside pocket, nickel frame, priced as a dollar article but special at 50 cents. Wash fabrics now 35 cents per yard, fancy colored lawns silk and linen efforts from this season's imports.
Carpet sale closing out prices at our store
If you have any idea of finishing your home or office with a new carpet come here and see what we are doing. Closing out prices with us mean less than manufacturers cost.
Russians Fire Upon Sick Soldiers at Sea Raid
June 21 harbor scene reports three Russian cruisers returning from a raid in the Japan Sea and Straits of Korea. Vice Admiral Bezobrazoff led the squadron. they engaged Japanese transports Hitachi and Sado, sinking the Idyumi and Hitachi after crippling engines and firing on deck, with hundreds jumping overboard.
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Vladivostok
Japan Sea
Straits of Korea
Bezobrazoff
Korean Straits
Tae Island
Idyumi
Katsu Island
Iinm Valid
Port Danny
Hitachi
Sado
Summer Photo Gear Deals At Kodak Studio
A notice promotes Kodak developing and printing services with equipment prices from $1.00 to $365.00 for Kodaks and $2.09 to $10.09 for developing machines. It urges prompt processing for vacation outfits and prints.
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Slocum
Miners’ Union
Phillipines and
Porto Rico
Phillipine and
Dinkschiedl Store
W. B
Batiste
Lisle
Iceland
Kimonas
McComas
Maryland
Jas McGowan
Johm Wingleton
James Ross
Millard
Peggy
Paris
Wallace
Nator Carter
Montana
Pis
Kodak
J. A. Hughes
Bakersfield
Kern
Rogers Bros
19Th Street
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