Contested Taft Delegates Battle Rages at National Meeting
In Chicago on June 16 the credentials committee battled through an all night session to seat Taft delegates over rivals in Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Kentucky and Mississippi. Angry allies fought every roll call while a plan for blanket approval faced defeat. Pearl Wight retained his national seat as Taft allies pressed to bring all contests to the convention floor.
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Arkansas
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Georgia
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Lilly
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Mllies
Cummins for Vice President Rising Support in Iowa Delegation
In Peoria June 16 a wave of support for Gay Cumming as the next vice presidential nominee dominated the day’s discussions. Senator Borah led efforts for his own governor Heat Innoh, while Cummins' name drew varied emotion from Iowa delegates. Party factions signaled readiness to back the governor, with Dolliver supporters pledging to join the effort for a united push. A conference among Jew republicans indicated possible cross-party backing as organizers pressed to present the case to the convention.
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Gay Cumming
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Borah
Lati
Heatinnoh
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Western
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Cuinins
Lowa
Anep
Land Sale Petition in Probate Court by Henry Sargent
An application was filed in probate court by Henry Sargent and G. Sargent for the estate of the late Jon and Ro Sars gant to sell a property at the corner of Ein and AHEM Streets. The tract fronts 71 feet on Film atraat and 6 Lon Mhiireh ptreet, subject to two mortgages totaling 25,000 and 60,000. Pending court permission, the sale may proceed after required notices.
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Henry Sargent
G. & Sargent
Anting
Jon
Ein
Ahem
Yale Professor To Tour South Africa With Party
Prof H V Raynold of Yale Law School plans a South Africa tour with Miss Raynolds and Hartford figures Henry Purnia and Joseph Hooker. They sail from Southampton and visit Capetown Pretoria and Kimberley then Victoria Falls before returning to England for further travel. The voyage includes 17 days at sea and aims to study British empire topics and colonial sites.
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Yale Law School
South Africa
British Empire
Professor Raynolde
Mies Raynolds
England
Henry Purnia
Joseph Hooker
Hartford
Dead
Kimberley
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Victoria
Marnin
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Ringland
Fnyooble
Opening of the Convention Sparks Rally Amid Parade
Thousands gather as Roosevelt downbeat cheers and a grand platform of delegates fills the central arena. Amid the pageantry, candidates from Ohio New York Pennsylvania Indiana Wisconsin Hawaii and other territories are spotlighted, with officials and national committee members on stage. The scene shows a vast audience, a 200 by 80 foot platform, and a colorful, tumultuous start to the convention as delegates prepare for forthcoming sessions.
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National
Emmites
Supreme Court Rejects Warholensky Appeal in Murder Case
The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a lower court ruling in the Warholensky murder trial. John Warholensky, a former farmhand on the Farnham estate, killed a man, hid the body, and fled to Connecticut before being captured. He claimed self defense but was found guilty and sentenced to punishment.
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Tell Fe
Warholensky
Peter Laks Jayiew
Farnham
Weatyitte
Connecticut
National Saengerfest event in New York area hailed
A fragmentary notice describes a national Saengerfest with performers and dignitaries, including writers and musicians from New York and nearby towns. The text mentions a parade, a selection of participants, and a celebration of singing talent, with names obscured by OCR.
Cuba Able to Walk Alone Washington
Fragmentary Washington dispatch reports limited progress on a policy matter tied to Felictincg authorities. The note mentions next steps in monitoring and a completed trajectory toward a stated objective, with emphasis on governance and timing.
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Cuba
News Summary From Gunenat Convention And Local Updates
Delegation Ih Anaty Mond rinoeton Winn thn Berlen, Hpenthig at ihr Convention Hol Wight Over Infanerion Plank Cun ADI to Wale Alanpo. Steylyig, Bushended Bank Shrmme Aten Anatyar "Donienin' Startled. Tarr Dikietter Ware Hinanelil News and ove. Woodruff Boom Halfhearted, No Wod in Marquinid Chapel. Wiel Died fron extanction, WIL Go oy African Pets. Gratiater Club Revolver Wawhelowsky Mint Hiri. Lo Sell suvwent Land. Negro Agathe on Rampage Stumble Over Sextenuion,. Soros Runaway Accliant. SPORTS-Pagen 5, Poor Gane Lost at Murtford, Bpringhold Downs Orators, Hendon Tiffeaty Holyoky ,Twwlves tepbury Heaten ty Cubans, Wandehampsons Loar, Whaton Overcome Bonn Eatern, Vankons Again Beaton, Gold Lady Winn at Graverend. Beyulty at the Lawn Club, VU. 7, SHOPS ON FULL TIME, Omaha, Noh, June 16-Two thousand shop employen of the Union Paotte railroads worn today placed on full tine after Working short time ainen Janu ary to
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Died of Exhaustion in Wrights Ponds Fish Kill
Water tests show Wrights Ponds water is pure and not poisonous. Officials suggest thousands of fish suffocated after exhausting oxygen while spawning in the pond, with many carcasses along the shore. Experts compare to a prior lake incident, noting no clear alternative cause.
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Wright
Journal-Courier
McNiel
John M. Crampton
Hanum Lake
Farmer Trial Defense Pleads Justifiable Homicide in Watertown
In Watertown New York June 16 the defense in the Mary Farmer murder case argues justifiable homicide and insanity as possible defenses after Sara Brennan's mutilated body was found in her trunk. Physicians testify Brennan died from blows. evidence focuses on defendent's mental capacity and property transfers amid slander fears. Authorities expect the jury to weigh the issues as the trial proceeds.
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Watertown
N.Y
Renomination Dinner Adds Support for Woodruff
In a Second Ward Republican gathering at Wilcox’s in Ravine Rekg seventy five attendees, including local officials, hinted at Woodruff’s renomination. Frederick W. Orr publicly backed Woodruff, surprising many as ex-Senator Chatfield urged party triumph, while other invited figures remained cautious about fealty to the candidate.
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Wilcox's
Ravin Rewk
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Frederick W. Orr
Lake Min
Frederick Whitaker
A. Modellan Mathewson
Laverne Liddington
Simpson
Laie Anne
Joseph Vivian
Fred W. Orr
Charles Birely
Common Pleas Court
Minette
Chatfield
Republican Party
Fred Ver
Mir Orr
Negro on Rampage After Return to Middletown Home
A man known as a dangerous individual returned to his Middletown home on Sunday night after which he caused extensive damage to a house on Kit and Garden streets and to the Dixwell Avenue precinct. Police notified and he was taken in at Dixwell Avenue station. He is to be returned to Middletown for a longer visit when court convenes this morning.
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Bart Dailey
Demin
Kit and
Garden Streets
Dixwell Avenue
Ranalderabe
Mewie
Rantral Station
Reviving suspended Mechanics Bank seeks capital cut and loan
New York June 1 Counsel for Mechanics and Traders Bank directors asked judges for permission to reduce the bank's capital from 2 million to 1 million and to borrow 1 million from Equitable Trust. Bank liabilities stood about 14.4 million with reserves near 9.1 million and surplus around 1.1 million. Justice signed the order granting the request.
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New York
Mechanics and Prigers Bank
Magehard
Naked Permiasion
Equitable Trust Company
TU Wr
Juatien Mlanchard
Jkranting
Yale Graduates Club Reception Acknowledged As Finest Yet
A Yale graduates club reception held yesterday afternoon on Elm Street drew over three hundred guests. The hall featured red towers and Canterbury bells, with red and white decor in reading rooms and the assembly room. An orchestra played as a luncheon was served during a event lasting from 4 40 to 6 o clock.
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Yale Craditer Club
Blm Street
Halle
Red
Canterbury
WED IN MARQUAND BRIDE A SOUTHERN GIRL
Yale law graduate Keith of Winchester Tenn will wed Miss Mary Johnston of Milledgeville Ga in Marquand Chapel at Yale Divinity School on June 27 with Anson Phelps Stokes Jr officiating The ceremony after commencement will be informal and the couple will depart by steamer to Savannah.
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Rena Prime Keith
Miey Javimine Ethridge Johnston
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Keith
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New York
Marquand Chapel
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City considers vote machines bill after aldermen pass
The bill authorizing the city to purchase voting machines passed the aldermen Monday but did not reach the mayor. He plans to take time, with no haste, before deciding, and some expect a veto could be overridden if necessary. Possible changes to votes loom if the mayor vetoes or if the lapse of time makes the bill become law without action.
Kansas City Gloomy Weather Closes Two Lines Early
Reports from Paula Valley and the Missouri River Valley describe heavy rain and widespread flooding. Two feet or more of water cover low-lying areas as rail lines near the Santa Fe are washed out, delaying travel in Guthris and nearby towns.
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Taft's Daughter Wins Bryn Mawr Scholarship
Washington reports Secretary Tau received word that Helen Heron Taft, daughter of President Taft, won a Pennsylvania scholarship valued at $400 for preliminary work, enabling her to enter Bryn Mawr College next September.
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Baldwin
Pennsylvania
Tiffany Will Sustained In Winsted Probate Appeal
A jury in Winsted upheld the will of Rev. Dr Charles Tiffany, former archdeacon of New York, amid an appeal by nephews Joseph B. Vitany and Charion Tiffany who alleged infirmity of mind. The $100,000 to $500,000 estate dispute moves to the highest court for review.
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Princeton Wins Deciding Game In Eleven Innings
Princeton triumphs 4 to 2 in a tense eleven inning championship. Heyniger and Van Vieck led rally threats for Yale as Dittes and Van Vieck paced Princeton with timely hits. Yale made late pushes but Princeton capitalized on base hits and smart base running to clinch the title at the Polo Grounds in New York.
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Sidon Imate
Cornell Forty Years Old Celebration At Ithaca
Nearly two thousand Cornell graduates gather in Ithaca to mark the universitys fortieth anniversary with class reunions. President Schurmann and Andrew D. White headlined the day at the Thurston memorial unveiling, honoring Hubert M. Thurston and Tulge Tixcook as tomorrow’s principal speaker.
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Cornell
Schurmann
Andrew D. White
Hubert MH. Thurston
Sibley College
Tulge Tixcook
Court of Ape Peals
Mok
Weather Record for Washington and New York Regions
Weather record notes mixed forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Washington shows sunshine with warm trends while Western New York expects rain and cooler conditions. Northwest winds shift to light to moderate, becoming variable in parts of New York.
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