Convention notes point to hot GOP showdown in Chicago
The week in politics centers on Chicago as Republican delegates prepare for the nomination. Dolliver is seen as a likely ticket pick while Sherman and Valibanis gain traction. A major platform fight looms amid Taft faction pressure and anti injunction plank talks. The national committee finished contest hearings awarding 210 seats to Taft and three to Foraker.
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Chicago
Dixenasian
Dolliver
Sherman
New York
Valibanis
Bettés
Cannony
Republican National Committee
Taft
Foraker
Notable Ro ll Call of 1900s Excerpts From Barred Headlines
Historical clipping lists varied incidents including a $10,000 robbery at Union Station St Paul a woman killed by a revolving wheel at McCormick Works Chicago a charity official named national director of the Red Cross and governors declining or pursuing office. Names such as H C Taylor Mrs Mary Grill and J A Barnes appear with crimes or dramatic events.
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H.C Taylor
Seatte, Wash
Union Station
St. Paul
Minn
Mary Grill
McCormick International Harvester
Chi*ence
Krocet P. Rickwell
Chicago Bitedt of
Charities
Hed Cross
Hughes
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Charles J. Aime
Toulon
A. A. Wiley
Ala Jama
Wab
Hort Springs
Mins
Annie S$. Peck
Peru
Huascaran
Hemisphere
Raymond Hitchcock
New York
J. A. Barnes
Minnexotma Title Insurance and Trust Company
Minneapolis
Warships Assemble in San Francisco Harbor for Long Voyage
A flotilla of Atlantic warships began assembling in San Francisco Harbor ahead of a lengthy voyage. In Cuba a fatality linked to a blood‑letting cure occurred while a Connecticut tragedy saw a man shoot a city official after a political quarrel in Stanberry Missouri.
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San Francisco
Zulla
Venezuela
William
Hill
Germany
W. J. Vanderbilt
Ney Dunne
University of Minnesota
Wegrowitside
Cuba
Ryton Pfantz
Lisbon
University of Iowa
Iowa River
Daniel Cooper
Cadillac
Mich
Florida
Fort Milne
le Bouth Mako
Crawford
Progressive
Kittredge
United States Senate
Stanberry
Duncan
Chariea
Butler
Guthrie
Okla
United Confederate Veterans
Clement A. Evans
Georgia
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Washington
Mmne
Juliette Williams
Weetington
Mixed 1906 News Snippets From Across The U S
A chaotic roundup covers pardons for Powers and Howard in Kentucky, Sedalia vote against prohibition, a Michigan guardian competence ruling, New York anti gambling bills signed, a Pittsburg murder, Missouri Kansas flood improvements, drownings and other incidents. Extra items note pacific naval gifts, racing records, and a Chicago murder execution appeal along with various public notices and weather updates.
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Gey
Wilson
Kentucky
Caleb Powers
James Howard
Cone
William Goebel
Ton
Tum
Charme
Wilmer Une
Sedalia
Ponting
Mich
Henry Clay
Cemily
New York Senate
Morris Packing
Kansas City
Kan
Allison
Centrallia
Fedemen Art
Gravesend
New York
Jett McGreer
Chiengs
Hudson River
York
Anthony Conmistock
New York Society For the Suppression of Vice
409
la Crouse
Wis
Capitol Heights
Montgomery
Ala
Robert E. Lee
Jandie
United States Supreme Court
Herman Uink
Mary Weed
Chicago
Wisconsin
W. D. Cox
Milwaukee
J. C. Wallace
American Shipbuilding Company
Bay City
Paul Revere
Colorado
San Francisco
New Orleans
Hyman, Berg & Co
Washington Streets
Chiago
Oregon
David B. Hill
Europe
William J. Bryan
Gov. Johnson
Minehewota
Obituary notices for notable figures across early 20th century
Obituaries report the deaths of several notable individuals including a famous pianist known as Blind Tom who died in Hoboken New Jersey, Frederick Arthur Stanley Earl of Derby who passed away in London, General Peter A. McGlawhan a Confederate veteran drowned near Savannah Georgia, Charles T. Dunwell representative from New York's Third District who died in Brooklyn, and Captain Edward Rubey commander of a New York quarantine station vessel who also died.
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Blind Tom
Hoboken
N. I
Frederick Arthur Stanley
Earl of Derby
London
Peter A
McGlawhan
Walker
Savagnah
Charles T. Dunwell
New York
Brooklyn
Edward Rubey
New York Qutrantine Station
Auto plunges into river killing four in New York
A chauffeur loses control of a car carrying a pleasure party on West Fifty sixth Street, plunging into the North River. Four occupants drown. Bauer escapes, notifies relatives, then surrenders to police. Bodies recovered, including Mrs. Coleman. no other remains found.
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New York City
West Fifty-sixth Street
North River
John Bauer
John Nolen
Bauer
Sixth Street
Nolan
Coleman
Mies Berdon
Mr. Coleman
Indiana City Treasurer Short
Bloomington reports indicate City Treasurer Harry A. Axtell has a short balance around $60,000 tied to irregularities as secretary of the Real Estate Building association. City treasury books are said to be short by about $40,000.
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Indiana
Bloomington
Ind
Harry A. Axtell
The
Real Estate Building Association
Surgeons Repair Woman’s Heart After Dagger Wound
In Roosevelt Hospital New York City two doctors performed a delicate heart-suture after a dagger thrust pierced a woman. The patient, identified as Susau Crane, survived the operation. another stabbing victim with three wounds was hospitalized.
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New York City
Roosevelt Hospital
Vito
Susaun Crane
Bankers Sentenced Holders to Fort Leavenworth
The United States government will send prisoners to Fort Leavenworth for sentences of one year and one day or longer. The district attorney was informed that prisoners convicted in the northern district of Ohio will serve their terms at Fort Leavenworth, replacing local imprisonment. Many bankers recently convicted in Cleveland received three to ten year terms.
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Cleveland
United States
Ohio
District of
Ola
Fort Leavenworth
Kaw
Illnois official Bell arrested for embezzling estate funds
Mansfold Ohio Hubert KB Bell former postmaster and prosecuting attorney was arrested on a warrant by James Hop king for embezzling 1050 dollars belonging to the James PF Bowls estate where he served as administrator. He waived examination and was bound over on a two thousand dollar bond. A known Richland County political figure and longtime horseman, he had served as starting judge for years.
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Mansfold
Hubert KB. Bell
James 8. Hopking
Illnois Surety Co
James PF. Bowls
Bell
Richland County
Banker Hayes Denied Pardon by President Roosevelt
The pardon application of O. L. Hayes formerly of Cleveland and convicted of misapplying funds at the Galion National Bank was rejected by President Roosevelt. He stated no pardon would be granted to anyone convicted in connection with bank fraud.
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O. L. Hayes
Galion, O
Cleveland
Galion National Bank
Roosevelt
Fraula
Wooster High School Suspends Junior Class Over Prank Incident
In Wooster Ohio the junior class at Wooster High School faces a year suspension after a chaos labeled a second Brownsville Incident. Faculty say identifying guilty students is difficult while parents contest the suspension as overreach.
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Wooster
Wooster High School
Brownsville
Probers Map Out Future Course in Columbur O
The Cincinnati probe met Friday to map a future action plan and adjourned to Cincinnati time for circuit court decisions on the will contest. The chairman may carry the case to the supreme court if the decision goes against them.
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Columbur
Cincinnati Probera
Cincinnati
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Make Home Week Annual Affair
Youngstown Ohio Old Home Week committee announced on Friday the event will likely become an annual affair. The panel has paid all bills and granted secretary Grant Whitelar, originator of the project, 500 dollars for his services. An itemized account will be public to dispel graft rumors.
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Youngstown, O
Grant Whitelar
Governor Accepts Extradition for Veteran George Gam ble
California Governor honors requisition for the return of arson suspect George Gam ble from Sacramento to the county. The aged man is held in San Francisco and will be brought back to face charges.
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Bellefontaine
Vimana Wolograys
Sacramento
Cal
California
George Gamble
San Francisco
Woman Dies After Train Collision in Cleveland
Laurice Ensign, 20, was killed when struck by a Nickel Plate train at noon in Cleveland. Ming Ensign, who had just alighted from a streetcar, did not see the approaching train and was injured as the car crossed the tracks.
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Cleveland
Laurice Ensign
Ming Ensign
Cleveland Bay Drowns in Muskingum River
Marietta Ohio junior Benjamin Marshick of Cleveland drowned while bathing in the Muskingum river. A month earlier his roommate also drowned from a boat at the same location.
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Marietta, O
Benjamin
Marshick
Cleveland
Marietta College
Muskingum River
School Boards Invited to National Education Meet
Cleveland invites one thousand moms and other attendees to the National Education Association convention in Cleveland from June 29 to July 4 urging widespread participation across the country.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland Bears
National Educational Association
Metal Workers Form Nationwide Cincinnati League
A metal trades league was organized on Monday in Cincinnati by representatives from all national metal worker unions and other participants. Several officers were elected as part of the new organization.
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Metal Men Organize
Cincinnati
College President Returna Attends Akron Commencement
The first president of Rachtel College, Dr Sullivan H McGolleyter of Markboro New Hampshire, is in Akron to attend the institution's commencement exercises.
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Returna
Akron
Rachtel College
Sullivan H. McGolleyter
Markboro
N. H
Instituton
Beat Chauffeur for Careless Driving
Cleveland, O automobile of fe 43, Coach of the Coach de eetive agency crashed into a buggy. The team ran away after the buggy leaped into the auto and seated the colored chauffeur.
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Cleveland
Fe 43
Coach de Eetive
Prey on the Stranger Scheme Advertised by Ledger Informant
A dejected man on Cedar Street is advised by a well dressed acquaintance to pose as a jobless stranger and solicit money from office workers. The scheme involves presenting a hard luck story to gain tips ranging from one to ten dollars. The tipster claims it yields quick money with a convincing appearance and new clothes.
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Cedar Street
Philadelphia Ledger
Siice
Ming
Iack
Joan
Brain Cells and Memory Elucidated by Royal Society Speaker
Sir James Grant and M. Dy presented a paper at the Royal Society of Canada on brain rows and cells relating to memory. They argued that, with age, brain cells show lesioning and activity changes, and that electrical current through the brain can reorder molecules to yield notable physiological responses linked to improved memory.
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Royal Society of Canada
James Grant
M. Dy
Final Victim of the Wolfslayer Dmitel Kossian
Dmitel Kossian of Bistritna, nicknamed the wolfslayer, reportedly killed 285 wolves over 20 years and was said to hypnotize them with a fierce gaze before using a knife or firearm. He vanished two months ago and his skeleton was found along the Blatritsa Mis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dmitel Kossian
Bistritna
Akeleton Hie
Wealth Worries Spark Idle Debate Among Friends
In a casual exchange Ar Dustin Stax laments wealth’s waste as a friend questions the value of riches. The dialogue contrasts anxiety over small losses with the broader burden of vast fortunes.
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Dustin Stax
No One Speaks As Gas Bill Is Settled Quietly
The Washington Star notes Biggins avoids remarks while he quietly walks up to pay his gas bill and his tee bill, observing without speaking a word.
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Biggins
Waashington Star
Real Place and Second Ditto Highlight Fishing Markets
A cryptic note questions top trout spots and references a first class flak market in Dultimore American. The fragment mentions two places, Real Place and Second Ditto, as potential sources for amateur fishers seeking top trout offerings.
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Dultimore American
Market Report Shows Mixed Prices and Raw Commodities
New York markets June 16 record varied quotes across money rates and bonds. Wheat corn and oats details appear with farm goods including beef pork and dairy futures and prices, alongside stock and currency references.
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Financial
New York
Minnesota
Ethel’s Heaven Question Answers a Grandmother
A grandmother questions a child's future after death and heaven. Ethel, mature for Nye Recantly, debates entering heaven, unsure yet curious. The exchange reveals a child’s longing to understand the afterlife and visit loved ones who remain.
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Ethel
Ate
Grandma
Grande
Cuticura Remedies Documented In Stamford Case Note
A Stamford Connecticut notice from March 6 and 12, 1907 records a medical recovery story. The text describes an inflammatory rheumatism attack with skin peeling, sores and poor appetite. The user reports improvement after using Cuticura products with skin clearing and faster healing of bed sores.
Book agent tests plazda pitch to Hobbs in Youth's Companion
An aggressive book agent pressures EW Hobbs on a plaza porch with a red volume. Hobbs counters with dry wit saying there is no wife or children, only himself and his cat, ending the exchange with a sharp retort.
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EW Hobbs
Plazda
Mr. Hobbs
Two Topers
A Minnesota schoolteacher known as the Postum Preacher promotes Postum as a healthier coffee substitute. She recounts her and her husband’s transformation from coffee drinkers to Postum users, noting steadier nerves and better sleep after switching. The letter is signed by the Postum Co. of Battle Creek, Michigan.
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Reaton
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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