Taft Nomination Seen On First Ballot In Chicago
Chicago reports that Taft would win by a margin of sixty votes on the first ballot, with allies conceding about 551 delegates after seating changes. Contests for about 192 more exist, while discussions focus on vice presidential picks and Louisiana, Mississippi, and Missouri delegations amid racial and factional struggles within the Republican convention.
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Kansas City Floods Barrel Through Armourdale and West Side
June 10, Kansas City endures its worst flood since 1903 as the Kaw River overruns Armourdale Aventine and the west side. Temporary dykes fail at dawn while about 1,000 residents lose homes. Water overflows cellars at Armour Packing and blocks near Missouri Pacific bridge. River stage reaches twenty five feet, within a half block of Union Station.
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Belmont Succumbs After A Long Fight
Belmont, aged 51, after weeks of illness, died today in Belmont. He was a Navy veteran and politician, son of August Helmont, educated at Annapolis, and briefly served in Congress. Details of his marriage to Mia Vanderbilt and wealth are noted in the obituary.
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Germainn Empress From Horse Incident Report
A fragmented report notes Germainn Empress involved in a strange incident with a horse. The text mentions Emperor William, Ohio, and a hospital or bed scene but details are unclear and inconsistent.
Pink Pajamas and a Divorce Petition In California
A damaged OCR fragment notes Grace for Amea J Snell and Hugh Love, health board secretary, with references to separation and divorce from her first husband Frank Nixon Coffin. Contains unclear dates and scattered names amid a discussion of attire and legal petitions.
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Unclear fragment hints at murder case and pleas for pardon
OCR text fragments reference a murder of the Veal family, a governor named Deenen, and a last minute appeal involving a father and a letter. The damaged lines mention execution dates and a person named Bilik or Bilk.
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Neither Maccabeer Faction Yields In Toledo Meeting
In Toledo on the twenty first, both factions claim victory as the Knights of Modern Maccabees hold a business session at Memorial hall. Compromise prospects vanish as a compated review unfolds amid warlike rhetoric and stubborn stances.
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Three Street Car Men Indicted for Fraud
Newark Ohio report indicates three street car workers charged in connection with a fraudulent transport sale. The case involves the Oblo Electric Railway Company and alleged financial misconduct tied to municipal transit dealings. Authorities prepared formal indictments outlining charges and potential penalties.
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Railway ticket ring suspects arrested on bond
Conductors Willa Melton Oren Rovlison and Walter Holler were arrested by Steritt Smith J Udeman after detectives shadowed them. Indicted under a general statute for selling cancelled railway tickets and failing to cancel collected tickets. Holler was ill at home when the warrant was served. Each man posted bond of 300 dollars.
New Orleans Hit by Disastrous Double Fire
A two alarm blaze struck New Orleans with three firefighters seriously injured and forty five homes ruined. Property valued at forty thousand dollars destroyed in two fires that began last night and continued into this morning. John Ting, a Chinese merchant, perished while trying to rescue his family.
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Habeas Corpus Case Involving Herman Bin Before Judge Landis
Federal Judge Landis considers a writ of habeas corpus filed by Gineg representing Herman Bin. The petition argues the sentencing was improper and questions whether the defendant was allowed to speak. Proceedings aim to address county authorities’ custody.
Eyman Explains Asylum Deaths and Investigations
Eyman explains the asylum deaths including Joseph Weber who died of tremens. Officials say the Grustdas investigated Holt's death and found no one at the asylum responsible. Attendant Brewer testified Adams was difficult to treat and often fell from bed or into a bath tub.
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Pitched Battle Report Near Aberdeen Between Troops and Night Riders
Reports from Aberdeen allege a pitched clash early today between Cincinnati troops and night riders at Ephraim Martin’s tobacco farm. The attackers damaged beds. whether anyone was shot remains unclear.
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Cortelyou Next in Line for Roosevelt Veep Bid
Washington reports indicate Secretary Cortelyou may be advanced as Roosevelt's vice presidential candidate. While Cortelyou declines comment, allies push a Chicago convention campaign aided by Louis Coolidge Cornelius Bliss and Senator Murray Crane, amid shifting Taft Roosevelt dynamics and Hughes as a potential rival.
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Monarchs Meet in Reval May Signal Global Shifts
King Edward VII and Emperor Nicholas met at Reval on the Bay of Finland aboard the Polar Star and Standard. The gathering drew crowds, featured far-reaching diplomacy talk with no speeches, and highlighted hopeful Franco-Russian relations amid upcoming treaty discussions in London.
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