Nominee for the Vice Presidency Is in a Cleveland Hospital
Republican vice presidential hopeful James Schoolcraft Sherman lies seriously ill at Lakeside hospital in Cleveland after gallstone complications. He spoke from Governor Herrick’s home, with family en route from Utica, N. Y. Doctors say surgery unlikely and Sherman may be out soon. his secretary released a hopeful update as telegrams arrived.
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Mitchell declines and Louisiana racing bill setback
Chicago June 23 Former president of the United Mine Workers Jonn Mitchell declined to run for governor of Minds and said he would not be a candidate for vice president on the Democratic ticket citing poor health. Meanwhile in Louisiana the anti racing bill to break up track gambling stalled after a missing vote as foes hoped to secure 21 votes to pass the measure in the Senate. Governor contenders and senate timing left the chamber adjourned with no decision last night.
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A Very Close Shave At Paton Rouge
A terse report notes a very close shave with political maneuvering in Paton Rouge on June 23 as a key session was adjourned, highlighting narrow decisions and urgent tensions among local factions.
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Sultan Assassination Report Denied by Friends
Tangier Morocco June 2 The reported assassination of Abdul Asiz Sultan of Morocco is unconfirmed. Friends of the Sultan declare the reports false and say the rumor was spread for political effect. An ancient water reservoir with pitchers and a dipper was found by Exeter Cathedral workers.
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Spain Rejoices Over Birth of a Prince
Madrid reports the birth of a son to Queen Victoria of Spain and King Alfonso. The royal birth was marked by preparations for a ceremonial salute, with artillery crews ordered to stand by. Queen Victoria, formerly Princess Roa of Wattenbey, married Alfonso on May 31, 1906. their son was born May 10, 1907.
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Boach held after fatal shooting near Knively body
New Philadelphia Ohio June 23 Charles Boach is in custody after police say he fired the shots that killed Arline Knively aged 19 and wounded a companion. Boach was found Friday night critically injured near the bogey where Knively’s body lay.
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Chicago Heat Wave Claims More Lives
Chicago reports a persistent heat wave on June 23 with eight deaths so far and numerous heat-related injuries. Officials urge residents to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activity during peak temperatures.
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Relapse Sets Stage in Tragic Case Near New Philadelphia
Sheriff Marlow arrested Spach at his home and Tuesday for the desperately wounded and unconscious prisoner from the care of Mrs Spach. The prisoner was moved to the Union hospital between New Philadelphia and Canal Dover. Spach suffered a relapse Monday evening and will probably die.
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Tin Plate King Leeds Dies in Europe
New York June 8 Cables report the death of W B Leeds once president of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway. His estate was trusted with no liquidation of securities, Leeds retired from public roles two years ago after a stroke and had spent years in Europe seeking health. He was long known as the Tin Plate King.
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Roosevelt Family Sets Voyage for New London Rowing Race
Teddy Roosevelt plans to travel with his family aboard the Mayflower to New London after a strong Taft boost in New Haven. They aim to root for John Harvard’s sons in the Thames races scheduled Thursday aboard the yacht Mayflower.
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Johnson Would Not Accept Second Place on Democratic Ticket
Minnesota governor John A. Johnson rejects a second-place bid on the Democratic ticket. Manager Frederick Lynch states Johnson will not accept vice presidency under any circumstances. The article traces factional intrigue at Democratic and Republican conventions, with references to Bryan, Roosevelt, and Taft allies, contending delegates, and anticipated outcomes.
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Persian Parliament Bombarded by Cossacks
TeheranVerdune 28 A company of Cossacks surrounded the Iranian parliament demanding surrender of political prisoners. Shots were fired from within and several Cossacks were killed. Reinforcements arrived and heavy artillery was positioned before the building as troops surrounded the parliament. The situation has been ongoing with limited details available.
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Five Negroes Hanged To The Same Tree
Houston dispatch reports a mob lynched five Black men near Hemphill in Sabine County following the killing of two white men by Black suspects. The mob hanged Merry Evans, Johnson, Mare Spellman, Cleveland Williams, William Manuel, and Frank Williams, plus two unknowns, with additional shooting of William McCoy at the Johnson home. Authorities said Perry Price confessed implicating Robert Wright in Dean’s murder and the group seized a jail, taking six held for Dean’s killing to safety under guard.
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