Taft Kentucky Delegates Seated After Board Hearing
The Republican committee seated Taft delegates from Kentucky with 38 to 11 in the at large contest and unanimous Taft support in the first district. Roosevelt forces faced challenges in the second and fourth districts as O Rea argued alleged fraud and nonresident participation.
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Chicago
Kentucky
Alabama
Indiana
Republican National Committee
Ormsby McHarg
E. C. O’rear
O’rear
Republican State Committee
O’reac
Breathitt
Ohio
West Virginia
Boyd County
Roosevelt
Davies County
Taft
O’ O’rea
O’rea
National Convention
Committee On Credentials
Condemned man tries to kill daughter before execution
In Washington Pennsylvania a condemned inmate, Jan Ribarik, attempted to strangle his daughter in his cell hours before his scheduled gallows death. She testified against him in the murder trial of Mr and Mrs Novak and Stephen Stanvons. Guards stopped him by striking with an iron bar and he showed no remorse on the gallows.
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Washington
Jan Ribarik
Murder Mystery in Willisea Case Relatives Suspected
Willisea Iowa June 11 No positive clues have surfaced in the Moore family murder and two women guests. Authorities suspect two male relatives with grudges from domestic troubles. Bloodhounds are used and fingerprints of the killer are preserved for investigation.
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Willisea
Iowa
Moore
Impeachment Resolution Targeting Judge Hanford of Seattle
The judiciary committee plans to present an impeachment resolution against Judge Hanford of Seattle. The committee will travel to Seattle to hear the charges and pursue the case analogous to the Swayne proceedings.
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Washington
Swayne
House
Judiciary Committee
Hanford
Seattle
Johnson a Smuggler Indicted Hinted by Raid
Chicago June 11 a federal grand jury sworn in will indict Jack Johnson for l ing authorities claim to find a smuggled necklace in a raid on Johnsons home.
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Johnson
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Jack Johnson
Ling
Baltimore Prepares Grand Democratic National Convention
Baltimore readies for the Democratic National Convention with a $55,000 street and building beautification program. A 900 member Citizens Committee oversees subcommittees on reception, hall, press, transportation, entertainments, and more while projecting 40 000 to 100 000 guests.
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Baltimore
James Reed
Missouri
Clark
Maryland
Fifth Regiment
Washington
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
Robert Crain
Preston
Crain
Citizens’ General Organization
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio
Volcanoes in Action Near Mount Hayes Alaska
Reports from Fairbanks indicate ash fall and darkness in the vicinity of Mount Hayes as volcanic activity is noted in the Alaska range. No loss of life is reported amid sounds likened to heavy cannonading from the eruption region near Mount Katmai.
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Mount Hayes
Kodiak
Mount Katmai
Fairbanks
Alaska
Alaska Range
No Loss of Life Reported From Kodiak Volcano Eruption
Seattle dispatch says the revenue cutter Man ning confirms no loss of life at Kodiak but fears for nearby settlements near the Katmai crater. Food and water scarce as crops and fish supplies are destroyed, prompting relief boats from mainland towns to aid the island.
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Seattle
Manning
Kodiak
Katmai
Stereotypers N Sharp Contest in San Francisco
A sharp contest unfolded at the International Stereotypers union meeting in San Francisco. Three Chicago delegates arrived but were not seated after the Chicago union charter was revoked for an unauthorized sympathy strike with pressmen. credentials reports showed a split majority and minority.
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San Francisco
International Stereotypers Union
Chicago Union
Chicago Stereotypers
Marjorie Ide Weds Shane Leslie in Port Washington
Miss Marjorie Ide daughter of Henry C. Ide United States minister to Spain married Shane Leslie at the Cedars Port Washington. The ceremony was performed by Father Carroll with ushers including Congressman Nicholas Longworth Norman de Kh Whitehouse and Finley P Dunne.
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New York
Port Washington
Marjorie Ide
Shane Leslie
Henry C. Ide
United States
Spain
W. Rourke Cochran
the Cedars
Tooklace
Leslie
John Leslie
London
John
Constance Leslie
Ireland
Leonard Jerome
Father Carroll
Church of St. Peter of Alcantara
Fort Washington
Nicholas Longworth
Norman de Kh. Whitehouse
Finley P. Dunne
Eagles In Session At Portsmouth Convention
Five hundred delegates and a similar number of visitors gather in Portsmouth for the state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. President John B Graves of Clifton Forge presides at the opening session in the Orpheum theatre. An afternoon tour includes Norfolk navy yard and nearby sites. the annual parade is set for tomorrow.
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Portsmouth
Order of Eagles
Orpheum Tlatre
John B. Graves
Clifton Forge
Norfolk Navy Yard
Congressman Wickliffe Dies After Rail Accident
The body of Louisiana Representative Robert C. Wickliffe was found on railroad tracks in Potomac Park near the bridge over the Potomac. He was reportedly struck by a train while on a fishing trip.
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Washington
Robert C. Wickliffe
Louisiana
Potomac Park
Potomac River
Wickliffe
Gateways to Yellowstone Shift to Pocatello as Visitor Gate
H H Hays general agent of the Wylie Way visited Pocatello with G J Bailey noting Yellowstone traffic from the gateway has grown. He predicts 1912 will be strong thanks to conventions and Elks gatherings, with future summers improving and the first Yellowstone special to pass through at midnight June 15.
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H. H. Hays
Hays
Wylie Permanent Camping Company
Bailey
Gate City
Yellowstone
Pocatello
Park
Salt Lake
the Elks
Portland
Los Angeles
Federation of Women's Clubs
San Francisco
National Association of Master Plumbers
Darrow Trial Defense Declines Cooney Cross Examination
In Los Angeles on June 11 the Darrow defense refused to cross examine Patrick J. Cooney an investigator for the McNamara defense. Cooney’s place on the stand was taken by Keene Fitzpatrick another key McNamara defense employee.
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Darrow
Los Angeles
Patrick J. Cooney
McNamara
Cooney
Keene Fitzpatrick
Rey
McNamara Dfense
Delegates Selected for State Platform Convention
Bannock County Republican leaders gather in Pocatello to convene the central committee on selecting delegates for the Boise June 25 state platform convention. Six city councilmen will attend, with country delegates represented by C Leroy Levis, W H Coffin, B H Prescott, Alma Hadley, T J McCann, A H Price, Del R Lish, and proxies from George D P D Allen H W Hildreth and C H Bassett.
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Bannock County
Pocatello
Central Committee
W. H. Witty
Boise
Court House
C. Leroy Levis
Oxford
W. H. Coffin
Downey
B. H. Prescott
Cleveland
Alma Hadley
Swan Lake
T. J. McCann
Turner
A. H. Price
McCammon
del R. Lish
Inkom
George Dpd. Allen
Robin
Melvin Henderson
H. W. Hildreth
Soda Springs
Hugh Dorrien
C. H. Bassett
Lago
Theodore Turner
KB. J. Merrill
C. W. Pomeroy
M. EF. Hughes
Noah
Harper Memorial Library Dedicated in Chicago
In Chicago on June 11 the Harper Memorial Library was dedicated during the eighty third convocation of the University of Chicago. Noted educators librarians and officials attended with speakers including Dr Frank W Gunsaulus President Harry Pratt Judson and Dr James B Angell. Franklin MacVeagh secretary of the treasury gave the address at the exercises.
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Chicago
Harper Memorial
William Rainey Harper
University of Chicago
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Harry Pratt Judson
University
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Franklin MacVeagh
the Treasury
Masons Convene in Deadwood for Annual Grand Lodge Session
In Deadwood on June 11 the annual session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of South Dakota opens. The event runs alongside the Eastern Star grand chapter and later Royal Arch Masons. Hundreds of visitors from across the state attend with local lodges staging elaborate entertainment.
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Deadwood
Masonic Grand Lodge of
South Dakota
Order of the Eastern Star
Woman's Auxiliary
Royal Arch Masons
Lipe Imprisonment in Michigan Murder Case
Bad Axe June 11 Dr Robert A McGrregor of Ubly convicted of complicity in the murder of Cyril Sparling was sentenced to life imprisonment today.
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Lipe
Bad Axe
Mich
Robert A. McGrregor
Ubly
Cyril Sparling
Senator Delegates Clash Over Taft Leadership Fight
William Barnes Jr and Senator Crane met amid Taft leadership maneuvers as Barnes emerged as probable Taft floor leader. Governor Hadley of Missouri pressed Roosevelt headquarters to argue Missouri contests before the national committee. Senator Borah dismissed any vice presidential talk, saying he would not accept the nomination under any circumstances.
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Burns
New York
Taft
Hadley
Missouri
Roosevelt
Chicago
William Barnes, Jr
New York Republican State Committee
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Barnes
Senator Root
Borah
Idaho
Taft Leaders Nominate Committees in Ballot Fight
In Chicago on June 11 Taft leaders tentatively chose Charles W. Fairbanks as chairman of the resolutions committee Thomas H. Devine of Colorado to head the credentials committee and Senator Newell Sanders of Tennessee to chair the rules committee as part of the party balance efforts.
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Chicago
Taft
Charles W. Fairbanks
Thomas H. Devine
Colorado
Newell Sanders
Tennessee
Princeton Class of 1912 Graduates at 166th Commencement
Princeton New Jersey June 11 The class of 1912 numbering more than 200 received their degrees at the one hundred and sixty sixth annual commencement of Princeton University at 1030 this morning. Diplomas were presented by President Hibben in Alexander hall. The procession formed in front of Nassau hall and proceeded to Alexander hall led by President Hibben and the trustees. Remaining programs included alumni trustees election luncheon swimming exhibition in Brokaw Pool and the president's reception.
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Princeton
N. J
Hibben
Alexander Hall
Nassau Hall
Brokaw
Michigan Bankers Open 26th Annual Convention
Kalamazoo Michigan hosts representatives from across the state for the opening of the twenty sixth annual Michigan Bankers association convention. The three day sessions promise strong business and entertainment programs and a successful meeting.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Michigan Bankers’ Association
New Jersey State Medical Society Opens 146th Annual Meeting
Several hundred physicians gather at the New Monmouth hotel in Spring Lake to attend the 146th annual meeting of the New Jersey State Medical Society. Over three days more than forty prominent doctors will present talks on medical and surgical topics of professional interest.
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Spring Lake
N. J
New Jersey State Medical Society
New Monmouth Hotel
Hutchinson Hosts 29th Christian Endeavor State Convention
A large gathering of young people convenes in Hutchinson Kansas for the Christian Endeavor union's twenty ninth annual state convention. The opening service features song and prayer and officials say the event will run through Thursday night with speakers including Walter D Howell of Boston and other noted workers.
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Huthinson
Kas
Hutchinson
Christian Endeavor Union
Walter D. Howell
Boston
British Transport Strike Fails to Draw Broad Support
London officials report a general strike call for transport workers did not gain wide turnout. The limited action contrasted with the earlier call, showing low participation across the kingdom and leaving services minimally disrupted.
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London
Kingdom
Wheat Market Noted Decline in Chicago Trade
Chicago wheat prices closed July futures at a drop of 1.08 percent, signaling a softer session in the grain market as bids and offers moved with limited demand and steady supply concerns.
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Chicago
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