Southern Republicans pledge solid support for Taft at committee
A majority of the Republican National Committee gathered in Chicago prepared to seat Taft delegates in most contests as the committee opened to decide 254 of 1078 convention seats. Southern members pledged to stand solidly for Taft, with proxies arranged as Dixon was denied a seat and Perkins’ proxy held by Stevenson.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Dixon
Perkins
Washington
A. M. Stevenson
Denver
William Barnes
New York
National Committee
Saunders
Tennessee
Supporters Push for Wilson Instructed Delegates in Raleigh
Raleigh watchers report June 6 as the state Democratic convention opens with Governor Wilson supporters seeking instructed delegates at large. The Underwood factions press for an uninstructed delegation amid party tensions in North Carolina.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wilson
Underwood
Democratic convention in Duluth to test Wilson support
In Duluth Minnesota on June 6 the state Democratic gathering faced a clash between Bryan and Clark factions and Wilson delegates with 24 instructed to back Wilson at Baltimore. Wilson holds a majority of instructed delegates and could push the unit rule if favored.
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Duluth
Minn
Wilson
Baltimore
Northwestern Development congress opens in Seattle
The Northwestern Development congress began in Seattle with Gov. Oswald West of Oregon and Lewis Pennell of Helena Montana delivering key remarks. West spoke on state development efforts while Pennell explained the league ban's purpose under which the congress operates.
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Seattle
Northwestern Development Congress
Oswald West
Oregon
Lewis Penwell
Helena
Mont
Governor West
Pennell
Franklin Under Cross Examination In Darrow Bribery Trial
In Los Angeles on June 6 Bert H. Franklin testified at the Clarence Darrow bribery trial. He said he sought employment with Assistant District Attorney Ford two weeks before joining the McNamara defense. Franklin noted visits to the Merchants and Manufacturers association offices after arrest, while the DA objected to its inclusion.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Bert H. Franklin
Merchants’ & Manufacturers’ Association
Franklin
Clarence Darrow
McNamara
Ford
Merchants & Manufacturers’ Association
Fredericks
Rogers
Association
Darrow
Elks Minstrels Impress with Sold–Out Elks Hall Show
Miss Lottie Nielson starred in a second edition minstrels performance at the Auditorium theater. The packed crowd enjoyed a polished show from end to end with strong numbers by Roscoe Dockstatter Stockslager and Sam Ferguson. Proceeds go to the Elks building fund for a new Gate City lodge.
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Elks’ Minstrels
Auditorium Theatre
Island Park
Roscoe Dockstatter Stockslager
Sam Ferguson
Lottie Nielson
End
Katie Tupper
Nielson
Mammy
Idaho Falls
Nels Porter
Blackfoot
Northwest
Harry Miller
Clint Draper
Elks’ Building Fund
Gate City
B. P. D. Elks
Miller
Draper
Four Battleships Head to Cuba to Bolster Marines
Four American battleships the Minnesota Missouri Mississippi and Ohio steamed from Key West toward Guantanamo with nearly eight hundred marines aboard. The cruiser Prairie already landed 450 men and will add about 350 more. President Gomez said American Marines will protect foreign property in Oriente, freeing Cuban forces to pursue insurgents.
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Washington
Guantanamo
Cuba
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Ohio
Key West
Prairie
Gomez
Oriente
Senator Nixon of Nevada Dead
Brief funeral services for the late Senator Nixon of Nevada, who died here last night, will be held this afternoon. The body will be sent west at 6 p.m. Mrs. Nixon, en route from Nevada, will meet the funeral party at Chicago to return to Reno. The Senate convened at noon and adjourned after a nine minute session as a tribute.
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Washington
Nixon
Nevada
Chicago
Reno
Senate
Railroads suspend excess baggage rate hike under ICC action
In Washington on June 6 the interstate commerce commission suspended new rail rates for excess baggage proposed by nearly all U S railroads. The suspension takes effect July 1 and lasts 120 days while the ICC reviews the filings.
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Washington
United States
Interstate Commerce Commission
Trouble in Belgium postponed royal Ostend departure
In Brussels on June 6 the king and queen delayed their departure to Ostend due to ongoing tension from Socialist resentment after a clerical victory. about twenty thousand workers at Lalaviere hissed Socialist orators urging a return to work.
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Brussels
Ostend
Lalaviere
Band of horse thieves chased by Texas posse toward border
A Terrell county posse led by Sheriff Allen pursued suspected Mexican horse thieves from Sanderson toward the border. Ranchmen expect a hard fight if the outlaws are encountered.
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Sanderson
Texas
Terrell County
Allen
Duma Approves Women Lawyers in Russia
In St. Petersburg on June 6 the duma adopted a bill allowing women to practice law, marking progress for gender rights in the Russian legal system.
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St. Petersburg
The
Duma
Stephen Chase Dead
Stephen A. Chase treasurer of the Christian Science church of America died at his home in Fall River Massachusetts after a brief illness.
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Stephen Chase
Fall River
Mass
Stephen A. Chase
The
Christian Science Church of America
Heir to Fortune Accused in Separation Suit
New York June 6 Frederick H Crandell heir to a two million dollar estate from his uncle Edwin Hawley faces a suit for separation by his wife Adelaide Crandell alleging abandonment cruelty and lack of support The Crandell family includes five children with the cruelty said to have escalated after Crandell inherited the fortune and after his marriage to Adelaide formerly Miss McManus a telegraph operator.
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New York
Frederick H. Crandell
Edwin Hawley
Adelaide Crandell
Hawley
Federal Judge Rules Open Court Testimony May Be Circulated
Richmond reports that Judge Waddill ruled contemporaneous testimony taken in open court is legitimate and may be circulated by mail. The issue arose from the publication of testimony at the Henry C. Beattie Jr. trial.
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Richmond
Waddill
Henry C. Beattie, Jr
Money Trust Hearing Delayed Until Fall
The money trust inquiry in its main scope will not begin until fall due to the committee lacking power to secure essential data. Chairman Pujo announced the delay at the opening of today’s hearing in New York.
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New York
Idaho Senator Borah Arrives in Chicago for Updates
Senator W. J. Borah of Idaho arrived in Chicago and went to the Roosevelt headquarters seeking the latest developments on the political scene.
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Chicago
W. ®. Borah
Idaho
Roosevelt
Graduating Exercises at Academy Tonight
The Academy of Idaho hosts its final commencement week event this evening with student exhibits in industrial arts home economics and shorthand. The program features piano duets vocal solos and a diploma conferring address, followed by a benediction and a closing roll of graduates.
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Academy of Idaho
Mike
Beraha
Elma Hansen
Delibes Academy
A. W. Hartsher
Schultx
Daniels and Rice
the Sea
George Chadwick
President signs three year homestead bill amendment
The president signed a three year homestead bill allowing entrymen to prove claims in three years, permitting five months absence from a claim each year, and reducing large claim cultivation from eighty to forty acres. Senator Borah supported the measure and Representative Taylor of Colorado received the pen.
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Washington
Taylor
Colorado
Borah
Pocatello Receives Farm Trade as Tilden Bridge Awaits Repair
Farmers from Sterling and Aberdeen favor Pocatello for selling produce as floodwaters pass Tilden bridge. Repairs will restore access soon while Blackfoot loses trade to the Gate City. Merchants note higher egg meat grain and hay prices in Pocatello and urge Blackfoot to establish a local market.
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Sterling
Aberdeen
Gate City
Blackfoot
Tilden Bridge
Snake River
Bingham
Bannock County
Pocatello
Blackfoot Republican
Poatello
Tne
Parcela Post
Indignation Over Clark Telegram in Idaho Democratic Convention
The Coeur d Alene convention faced anger after it emerged Champ Clark sent a telegram urging Dubois to join the Idaho delegation. Chairman Moore did not read the message to the convention, sparking accusations of suppression and disputes over telegram delivery and timing.
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Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Moore
Baltimore E
Dubois
Champ Clark
Washington
Dubai
Delegates Return From Alene Trip On Special Train
Bannock county delegates to the Alene returned this morning on No. 6 after traveling to Vanhan dle in a palatial special train. The party included State Senator George H. Fisher of Bancroft State Representative John Hyde of Downey William Laurenson Joe Pond City Clerk Finn H Berg Chief of Police John Ellia former Chairman H W Lockhart N M Eldredge W J Fife State Representative M A Hendricks and William Hogan.
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Coeur -Alene
N. M. Eldredge
W. J. Fife
M. A. Hendricks
William Hogan
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