Democrats Ready for Show at National Convention
St Louis reports the Democratic national committeemen set final convention plans and five contentions. They will hear keynote speeches by temporary and permanent chairmen on Wednesday and Thursday, then adopt a platform and name the ticket Friday. Planks focus on foreign relations Mexican policy preparedness and tariffs. Bryan may urge peaces and prohibition. potential vice presidential contenders include Marshall Major Owen Morhead and Baker with Marshall favored.
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St. Louis
Democratic National
McCombs
United States
William J. Bryan
Resolutions Committee
Marshall
Taggart
Major
Owen
Morhead
Nebraska
Baker
Glynn Named Temporary Chairman at St Leale Meeting
In St Leale on June 12 Martin H. Glynn of New York was formally chosen temporary chairman. The committee chose other temporary officers and settled contests. Retiring Chairman McCombs received an ovation.
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Glynn
St. Leale
Martin H. Glynn
New York
Counjee Chooge
McCombs
Secretary Baker to attend St Louis convention as personal representative
Washington June 12 Secretary Baker leaves tonight to be the president's personal representative at the St Louis convention carrying the nearly complete draft of the platform. He says the president will not dictate the exact wording of the platform.
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Washington
Baker
St. Louis
Left Handed Golfers Invited to One Day Tourney
Philadelphia June 12 A novel golf event appears on the North Hills Country club schedule at Edge Hill a one day invitation tournament open to all left handed golfers from clubs affiliated with the Gold association of Philadelphia the event is to be held tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
North Hills Country Club
Edge Hill
Gold Association of Philadelphia
Gasoline Price Inquiry Opens by Federal Trade Commission
Washington June 12. The federal trade commission began an inquiry into the rise in gasoline prices today. The investigation aims to determine causes and whether anti competitive practices are involved. Officials refused further comment.
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Washington
Federal Trade Commission
President Wilson to address West Point graduates
Washington reports President Wilson will depart tonight for West Point to speak to the Academy's graduates the next day. The trip underscores the administration's emphasis on military education amid national preparations.
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Washington
Wilson
West Point
Military Academy
Chautauqua Button Share Drive Offers Free Season Tickets
Citizens are urged to find someone with the matching number on a Chautauqua button. Visit the Bookstore Pharmacy or Corner Drug Store to present duplicate numbers and receive a season ticket for free. Each button bears a number and pairs grant four free season tickets.
Trucker Killed Attempting to Board Train After Fare Across Utah
John Crocket aged 26 of Clarkston Utah died while trying to ride Short Line No 2 beyond his ticket limit. He fell from grab irons as the train left Trenton and was cut nearly in two. He had paid fare to Trenton and was trying to board the moving train. His sister lives in Clarkston.
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No. 2
Trenton
Utah
John Crocket
Clarkston
Medicos Gather in Detroit for AMA Convention
Fifteen thousand doctors from across the country converge in Detroit for the American Medical Association annual convention. The opening session featured remarks by retiring president Dr. Albert Vandeveer and the installation of new president United States Surgeon General Rupert Blue.
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Detroit
Mich
American Medical Association
Albert Vandeveer
Albany
N. Y
United States
Rupert Blue
Scandinavian Service Remembrance in West Side Church
A special Scandinavian service will be held at 8 p m Wednesday evening in the Relief Society room of the West Side church to mark the introduction of the Later Day Gospel to Denmark by Elder Erastus Snow and its spread to Sweden and Norway. A cordial invitation is extended to all Scandinavians. After the service a farewell will be extended to Mr and Mrs Ringstad and Mrs Christensen who depart for Norway soon to visit relatives.
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Relief Society
West Side Church
Denmark
Erastus Snow
Sweden
Orway
Ringstad
Christensen
Norway
Miss Jurstedt Defends National Lawn Tennis Title
Philadelphia June 12 Miss Molla B Jurstedt won the women's national lawn tennis championship in singles for the second time in straight sets.
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Philadelphia
Molla B. Jurstedt
Copper market dull in New York session with September price
In New York copper trading on June 12 electrolytic copper remained dull with September futures quoted at 28.29 dollars per ton and later months at 28.29.
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New York
Suffragists plan yellow parasol march at Democratic convention
In St Louis on June 12 suffragists press for recognition at the Democratic convention. The Woman's party demands immediate adoption of the Susan B Anthony amendment to the federal constitution. Mrs Florence Updegraff said women dressed in white with yellow parasols will form a lane for delegates and stand in silence.
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St. Louis
Woman's Party
Susan B. Anthony
Florence Updegraff
Elks Flag Day Event Set With Address by Ferguson
Elks will hold their annual Flag Day program at the club rooms on Wednesday night. Col. H. V. A. Ferguson will deliver the address with musical features and a full program including overture, Star Spangled Banner, readings, solos, altar service, and an audience sing along with the Ellis Quartet performing America. Women and children are urged to participate and visiting G A R members receive special seating.
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Elks
H. M. Hutton
J. M. Stevens
L. F. Mellinelli
C. Douglas Smith
Esquire
Clarence Tolman
Schaffer
H. V. A. Ferguson
Ellis Quartette
America
Probe on Gas Price Boost by Federal Trade Commission
Washington news reports the federal trade commission opened hearings to determine the reasons for rising gasoline prices. The probe follows a Senate resolution and invites all interested parties to present their views on the matter.
Acquitted trio arraigned on false heir charge in Chicago
Not out of toils in Chicago three weeks after acquittal for conspiracy to foist a spurious heir on the probate court Mrs Dolly Ledgerwood Matters Charles T Mellon and Harry Edwards were arraigned today for trial on a new charge producing a false heir.
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Chicago, Il
Dolly Ledgerwood
Charles T. Mellon
Harry Edwards
Road collision near Portneuf injures two men
An overload of traffic on the Portneuf road yesterday afternoon led a grocery delivery car to be driven off a steep embankment two miles east of Portneuf. Jean yng and George Gregoir sustained slight injuries while other occupants escaped unharmed. The delivery car rolled twice and continued running. the stranger in the other car fled and remains unnamed.
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Portneuf
Jean Yng
George Gregoir
Layng
Gregoir
Francis Mullen
Pocatello
Hughes Elected in Chicago and Endorsements Gather
Chicago June 12 reports Hughes elected with backing from Meyer who urged unity against the present administration. In New York the Hughes Alliance revival was announced as the first organized push to elect Charles E. Hughes, uniting Republicans Democrats and Independents from his prior gubernatorial campaign.
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Chicago
George von L. Meyer
Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
Charles E. Hughes
Hughes Alliance
Wheat Market Update From Chicago Trade Floor
Chicago June 12 close shows July wheat at 1.03 and corn 70.%, oats 39 14. Market chatter notes steady demand and crop outlook influences futures.
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Chicago
Eorn
Encampment of G A R to Open in Gate City
The 70th Idaho Grand Army of the Republic encampment opens with a three day program in Gate City. Delegations from across the state and many Wo mens Relief Corps and Ladies of the G A R attend. Local committees and officials provide meals, entertainment, and comfort for veterans and wives. Events include a Camp Fire at K of P hall with music by Prof Robert T Blair and free admission to moving pictures for badge wearers.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Idaho
Women’s Relief Corps
Commercial Club
K. of P. Hall
Woodmen Hall
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Robert T. Blair
Conservatory of Music of the
Idaho Tech
Frank Gibbon
J. S. Newell
J. B. P. Sons
W. H. Cable
P. Hall
Catholic Hospital Project Expands Plans Near Pocatello
A Catholic hospital project near Pocatello advances with July first as the excavation start date. The facility may house about 80 patients, up from 65, and will be built to support two hospitals as the medical center for the Intermountain region. Mother Joseph and Sister Ignatius met local planners to finalize changes and accelerate construction.
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Catholic Hospital
Mother Joseph
Sister Ignatius
Salt Lake
Pocatello
Ntermountain
Wrecked Newspaper Plant in Deadwood Details Suspected Vicious Campaign
Deadwood South Dakota June 12 The newspaper plant of FE J Senn was wrecked last night by unknown persons Senn had been waging a campaign on vice.
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Deadwood
S. D
J. Senn
Senn
Vice
Baseball Scores From Today's Games Across Cities
Reported scores show Pittsburg defeating Philadelphia 5 to 2 with Mamaux Jacobs and Gibson on the mound. Canons, Sallee, Gonzales, Cheney and Meyers tied in a 2 to 0 contest. Cabbed lineups include Packard Acton Fisher Henderson Terseau Schauer Rariden for Philadelphia and Coveleski ONeill Bush Sheehan My ers Klepfer for Ohio. New York beat an opposing team 6 to 10 with Fisher Lane Shawkey Cullop Nanamaker Hamilton and Stanage adding to the lineup.
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R. H. E. Pittsburg
the West
Philadelphia
Mamaux
Jacobs and Gibson
Alexander and Killifer
R. H. EF
Sallee and
Gonzales
Cheney
Meyers
Covoiamia
Ohio de
Roosevelt May Back Campaign of Hughes
News from New York and Washington reports George W. Wickersham seeing no major shifts after a 35 minute Hughes meeting and indicating Progressive support for Hughes with no plan for Roosevelt to lead a third ticket. Other visitors included Henry W. Taft and William Cary Sanger.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
New York
George W. Wickersham
Henry W. Taft
William Cary Sanger
Mexico unrest fuels anti American sentiment in north
Washington dispatches report rising excitement and anti American feeling across northern Mexico. Carranza authorities appear indifferent, with officials not concealing anxiety amid numerous incidents.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
Carranza
Mass Meeting Protests US Troop Presence in Mexico
Chihuahua crowds filled the streets in a large protest against American troops remaining in Mexico. The gathering followed Thursday’s call for action signaling persistent anti American sentiment.
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Chihuahua City
Exico
Repudiated Agreement Stirring Tensions at Chihuahua
Official repudiation of the Pershing Gavira agreements was announced at military headquarters in Chihuahua City. General Gavira exceeded his authority in treating with military subjects.
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Chihuahua City
Pershing
Gavira
Zapata Poised for New York Threat Waitsnear Mexico City
Zapata described by engineer Howard L. Francis as a formidable Mexican leader with well-equipped forces encamped within thirty leagues of Mexico City. An attack on the capital is expected at any time, as reported in June.
Prisoner Escape Report From Laredo Raid Capture
June 12. George Conover an American cowboy escaped after being captured by Mexican bandits with Arthur Meyers. They trailed raiders who attacked the T. A. Coleman ranch at San Samuel, arriving last night after a thirty mile walk. Conover said two Japanese were with the raiders.
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Laredo
George Conover
Arthur Meyers
T. A. Coleman
San Samuel
Conover
Persecuted Mining Men Headed to Border
A party of American mining men to Pershing's headquarters en route to the border to escape persecution by Mexicans opposed to the presence of American troops.
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Columbus
N. M
Pershing
Riot Averted In Chihuahua City Tensions Subside
El Paso reports safety measures eased as news arrives that anticipated anti American riots in Chihuahua City did not unfold. American interests and residents breathe relief amid continuing vigilance through the day.
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el Paso
Chihuahua City
Orpet Trial Testimony Over Poison Allegations
E O Orpet testified that his son Will did not sleep at home on Feb 8 into 9 and that he ordered his assistant to discard weak garden poison the prosecution says killed Marion Lambert. The witness noted the poison had lost its strength.
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Waukegan
Mich
E. O. Orpet
Will Orpet
Marion Lambert
Will
Plan Submitted by Roads to Avert Railroad Strike
New Plan submitted by railroad managers and employees in New York on June 12 aims to avert a threatened strike that could halt traffic. The conference will resume and consider the counter proposal as tentative while discussing an eight hour day and full-time requirements in all service classes.
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New York
Oss
Passenger crashes into work crew near Cleveland
In a fogbound morning near Cleveland New York Central Passenger No 1 struck about 200 workmen. Six were killed and six seriously injured with many others bruised while workers scattered in alarm. The date is reported as June 12.
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Cleveland
New York Central
Ena
Ree
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