Lawson Offers to Put Up Money for Bryan
Boston June 20 The political world holds its breath awaiting a letter from Thomas W Lawson to Bryan offering to finance the Democratic national campaign up to 1 million dollars. Lawson declares the Republican party trampled Republican traditions as Taft’s nomination marked a climax of contempt for the people and traditions.
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Double murder case shocks New Philadelphia area
New Philadelphia and Akron reports detail a suspected double murder after Arline Knisely, 19, and Charles Spach, 60, were found shot during a late drive near Tuscarawas park. Spach unconscious. Brueve alibi solid but detained. Police seek a jealous-motivated killer, with the scene between the city and Canal Dover.
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Taft Sherman straw men charge echoes in Counter-Journal
Henry Watterson denounces Taft and Sherman as straw men in a Louisville Counter-Journal piece. He attacks the Republican platform as imposture built with borrowed ideas and pottage, linking Roosevelt’s voice to Rockefeller hands. He praises Sherman’s background while warning of Wall Street influence and Roosevelt’s succession plans. Continued on Page Four.
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Hitchcock Declines Nations Campaign Manager Role
Cincinnati news bulletin reports Chloe Hitchcock stating Mitchcock will not take the job as campaign manager with no selection announced yet. The June 20 bulletin notes the decision and ongoing process. The brief emphasizes indecision and awaiting further bids.
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No Relief From Heat Grips Chicago As Temps Climb
Chicago on June 20 endures no relief from the heat as temperatures may rise above yesterday’s 88 degrees. The death toll over the last two days stands at eight.
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Explosion at Dupont Powder plant near Denver kills workers
A blast at the Dupont Powder works at Lourvier, about twenty miles southwest of Denver, killed workers and injured many others. The plant employed 125 men and doctors from nearby towns were summoned as the explosion shattered windows at Fort Logan ten miles away.
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Tornado Ravages Portugal Coast Killing Hundreds
Madrid reports a tornado in the Mae Padorro district of Portugal has caused at least 250 deaths and left 150 flood victims or sailors drowned along the Portuguese and Spanish coasts. The storm continues to rage inland and along the coast with ongoing danger.
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Marines Arrive in Colon for Panama Police Duties
The cruiser Prairie with 100 marines and a draft of blue jackets arrived at Colon yesterday, bound for policing districts in Panama. The cruiser Tacoma with over 160 marines is expected at Colon tonight. The battleship New Hampshire departs New York yards with 600 marines and the Duke sails from League Island with a similar force tomorrow.
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Roosevelt family departs Washington for Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt with Mrs Roosevelt Eth el and Quentin leave Washington for Oyster Bay. A gathering of cabinet officials and army and navy friends sees them off at the station. The president and family expect a quiet restful summer with few engagements planned.
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Rubber Plant Fire Destroys Victor Rubber Plant
Snyderville Ohio Jane 20 lightning strike hit the Victor Rubber Company plant destroying the facility. Loss estimated at 125000 dollars for the lawn and surrounding property. Fire crews responded and containment followed. no injuries reported.
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Roosevelt Letter Urges Keep Up the Fight in San Francisco
In San Francisco on June 20 a public letter from President Roosevelt to Rudolph Spreckels urged continued battle against grafters. The president notes that wealthy, powerful figures shielding criminals discourage reform but asserts that the fight for decency and fair dealing must go on. He closes with a call to not be discouraged or flinch in the effort.
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Taft and Sherman Visit Cincinnati Flight of Delegates
Taft and his campaign team arrived in Cincinnati from Washington this morning amid a large welcome. Sherman arrived from Chicago with a slating campaign committee, escorted by locals, bands, and throngs. The party moved to Charles P. Pallis home as crowds clogged the streets and a conference began to map the national campaign. A later departure signaled Arthur Vorys stepping away from the campaign chair role, with Hitchcock as a possible successor.
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Explosion on the Hamburg American steamer Arcadia in Philadelphia
An explosion aboard the Hamburg American steamer Arcadia, arriving from Hamburg, sparked flames as shore personnel began unloading. Reports say two dead and at least thirty injured, with chaos on the pier and fears of more casualties. A negro crew member’s body was recovered, and several injured were taken to a hospital. The Arcadia carried a valuable cargo as it burned on release from the ship.
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Roosevelt Enjoys His Stay Before Oyster Bay Departure
On the eve of leaving for Oyster Bay for summer vacation President Roosevelt said he had enjoyed every minute of his stay and thanked the American people for the opportunity to serve. Preparations are made for his departure by special train to be joined by Mrs Roosevelt and about 30 White House aides. Secretary Root will ride with the president to Clinton, New York, where he plans to spend much of the summer before entering a training program at White Plains.
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Terrific storm devastates Buckeye State towns
Severe wind and hail struck Breubenville and Mingo Junction about 6:30 last evening, damaging W & L buildings, wrecking houses and unroofing the Pope Tin works. The steamer Quean City and houseboats were driven off piers, with passengers panicked. In Tuscarawas and Marysville regions, barns collapsed, trees toppled, and property losses reached thousands, with at least one fatality reported.
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