Taft Delegation Contests Spark Southern Republican Split
A move within the Republican committee to seat both Taft and anti Taft delegates from Louisiana surfaced, proposing a half vote split amid race questions. Frank Hitchcock rejected compromise and pled to push contests on all Taft-backed delegations as more than 140 Southern delegates await resolution.
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Chicago
Taft
Tate
Republican National Committee
Louisiana
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Frank Hitchcock
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
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Kentucky
South
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Racing Yachts Reach the Goal
Four yachts in the Marblehead to Jenkinson race reached the Berinda islands tonight. Dervish won Class B and Venom won Class C. Ver noms time was 9% Neura ten minutes and 15 seconds.
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Baldwin Builds Hotel at Tahoe Rivaling Tavern
Baldwin of San Francisco and Los Angeles completes a lake Tahoe hotel on the California side at Incline Ban Souel amid a three year build costing over 500000. The project features vast grounds and plans for an electric railroad linking San Souel with Tallac, enhancing the resort along the wooded shores.
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Los Angeles
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California
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Tallac
Federal injunction sought against Union Pacific over rate hike
An application will be filed in Federal Court early this week to restrain Union Pacific from implementing a proposed 10 cent per hundred pound increase in commodity rates between the Pacific Coast and Missouri river points. Four cities Kansas City St Joseph and Omaha are affected, threatening to disrupt shipments from Pacific Coast dealers.
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Neb
Union Pacific Railway
Pacife Coast
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St. Joseph
Pacific Coast
Man Slashed in Lavatory Incident on Ship near Reno
A man identified as Graver Sievers attacked another aboard a vessel near Reno in a violent lavatory assault. He slashed the victim with a weapon, fled toward the rear of the ship, and later collapsed, dying. Authorities described little known details about the suspect.
Will Drill for Oil in Ocean Off Redondo Beach
Hy Associated Press reports oil wells will be drilled two miles south of Redondo, with experts predicting a large offshore field near Summerland. Asphaltum evidence along the beach confirms large underwater deposits, and an application was filed with Captain Amos A. Fries for permission to build a 1509 foot wharf to enable development. J M Langston and Robert Davis are listed as operators.
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Jane
Evens
Summerland
Amos A. Fries
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Way Department
Elko Man Shot by Woman Dolly Hughes Held
Ross, a resident of Elko, was shot three times by Dolly Hughes on Thursday night. Two bullets entered his body before she was arrested and held pending Ross fate. Hughes says she acted after he struck her. Ross admits striking her.
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Elko, V
Dune
Chas
Ross
Dolly Hughes
Belmont Shows Improvement in Health in Trempstead
Oliver H. P. Belmont, long dangerously ill with appendicitis at Trempstead, S. A., was reported a little better this morning though still in critical condition. The Belmont summer home venue is Trempstead.
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Belmont
New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Trempstead
S. A
Mme Gould Soon To Wed In Paris Marriage Planned
Attorneys for Mme Anna Gould announced in Paris that her marriage to Pelne Helle de Sagan would take place soon within a memoirth. The absence of Geo Gould, Mme Gould's brother, at the ceremony complicates arrangements as business interests require his presence in the United States.
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Mme
Anna Gould
Pelne Helle de Sagan
Geo. Gould
Gould
United States
Death by Own Action Follows Murder in Reno Saloon
William McCasland, an Armour Packing employee from Los Angeles, quarreled with Mrs. Ann Sutherland at the Turf saloon in Reno. He shot the woman and then died by his own hand in front of Attorney men, according to Associated Press.
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Associated Press
Reno
Nev
Wm. McCasland
Armour Packing Company
Los Angeles
Ann Sutherland
Postmaster General moves against anarchist literature
Washington June. Postmaster General Meyer plans new measures to curb foreign anarchist writings smuggled into the United States. Pending exact details, shipments of questionable content may require English translations to assess admissibility for mail.
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Washington
Meyer
United States
Stone Declines Chairmanship in San Francisco
The Republican State central committee met at night and formed a partial organization. General George Stone was nominated for permanent chairman but declined, agreeing to serve as temporary chairman until the next meeting. Teller of Alameda was chosen permanent secretary. Clinch of Grass Valley, first vice president, Druffel of San Mateo, second vice president, Wilson of San Francisco, treasurer. A resolution urged all county committees to hold mass meetings June 20 to ratify the Republican national convention nominees for President and Vice-President. The committee adjourned until June 25.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Republican State Central Committee
George Stone
Teller
Alameda
B. Clinch
Grass Vailey
D. O. Druffel
San Mateo
K. Wilson
Treaaver
Marcus Daly's Big Contribution to Bryan Campaign
The World reports that Marcus Daly contributed 285000 dollars from his own funds to the Bryan campaign fund of 1896, far more than the previously cited 150000. It notes Daly owned most of the Anaconda Copper mine and references Bryan's denial of knowledge of a 1904 Nebraska campaign fund, with Ryan saying I have nothing to say.
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New York
Marcus Daly
Montana
Bryan
Anaconda
United States
Daly
Thomas
Ryan
Nebraska
Hearst Gains Eleven Votes in New York Ballot Recount
In New York on June 8, for 11 four ballot boxes examined today William Hearst gained eleven votes. Hearst's total after recounts across 205 ballot boxes shows a gain of 118 votes, with the process continuing in the recount.
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Willie Hearstiss
New York
William BK
Hearst
Tial Sain
Vielen
Barely Escapes Mobbing at Rawhide Nevada Riot
Special to the Honanza reports near disaster when Deputy Sheriff Chris Grant from Esmeralda County intervened as a mob formed in Rawhide Nevada after Otts, a state police member, assaulted Carl Young. Grant’s timely arrival ended the confrontation, Otts was placed under arrest, and tension remains high around camp with potential for further trouble.
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Rawhide
Nev
Chris Grant
Esmeralda
Otts
Carl Young
Boysi‘hess
Grant
Goldfield Man Fatally Shot
June 8. Jas. McCarthy, under arrest on a charge of shooting and attempting murder, likely to be charged with murder as John Steele lies near death. The incident followed an argument with Steele, in which McCarthy claimed self defense after Steele drew a weapon. Steele had previously harassed McCarthy’s wife, leading to a prior complaint and an arrest for threatening letters. McCarthy is superintendent of Chel Engineering Leasing Company on the Florence state.
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Florence Vatate
Governor Hughes Seeks Law to Halt Race Track Gambling
Albany June report says Governor Hughes sent a special message calling legislators to consider enactment of suitable legislation to prevent race track gambling during the extraordinary session. The measure aims to curb wagering at tracks and ensure regulatory action.
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Albany
Hughes
Ohio Railway Put Under Receiver in Civil Action
In Toledo a United States court placed the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad in receivership late this afternoon. B A Worthington of Cleveland was named receiver under a $100,000 bond. The petition, filed for American Car Wheels Company, claims an indebteness of $28,000,000.
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Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad
B. A. Worthington
Cleveland
American Car Wheels Company
Trains Resume Slowly as Butte Mines Stay Closed
Butte Montana reports limited rail service with Oregon Short Line as the only line operating from the city. Northern Pacific plans three eastbound arrivals late tonight, while Great Northern last reached Butte on June 3. Mines of the Boston and Montana Co. stay closed until week’s end as water damage disrupts smelters. Boulder River flood destroys three Great Northern bridges, a dam and residences, threatening Basin Reduction works.
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Butte
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Oregon Short Line
Montana
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Boston and Montana Company
Great Falls
Boulder River
Basin Fist
Reduction Company
High Water in the Kaw Rivers Threatens Kansas City Area
Associated Press reports Kansas City and Topeka face rising Kaw and Missouri rivers with crests due midweek. Expect six to seven feet higher Kaw, about two feet for Missouri, while rains ease. Submerged lowlands in Kansas City and basement removals occur. rail service rerouted and potential Santa Fe closure if floods worsen.
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Kansas City
Lweather Observer
Missouri
Kansas
Bay
Town Is Deserted After Flood Patrols Sweep Homes
North Topeka dispatch reports a practically deserted town as boat patrols patrol streets, evacuating residents who hesitated to leave. Water runs deep in the streets, deeper than during the 1903 flood, as flood control efforts continue through the afternoon.
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Topeka
Kaz
Dune
Land Grabbers Indicted In Umatilla County Case
A Portland grand jury indicted seven individuals on charges of conspiring to defraud the government by claiming 40 000 acres of public land on the Uma Mike reservation in Umatilla County. The indictments stem from investigations into alleged land fraud in Eastern Oregon.
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Associated Press
Portland
Oregon
Umatilla County
Idle freight cars decline boosts steel stock outlook
In New York on a damp June day investors priced in broad steel price declines with expectations of widespread reductions in idle freight cars. The market showed extra strength only where the report pointed to fewer idle cars, while government actions and improved wheat values supported limited gains.
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Associated Press
New York
Stock Exchange
Honda
Convict Confesses to Double Murder in Belieftone Case
A convict at California’s penitentiary allegedly admitted to the double murder of David Detrick and his wife in Belieftone. The crime dated back eleven years with bodies found in their home by a daughter on August 11, after an ax attack during a burglary. Local Logan county officials traveled to the Coast seeking details as investigators weigh the confession.
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D. Jina
David Detrick
Californis Penitentiary
Logan County
Detrick
Dan Fraser Sentenced to Two Years in Penitentiary
Dan Fraser former collector of customs at Huntington was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for embezzling 11 600 from the government. The conviction followed a prior jury verdict accusing him of misappropriating government funds.
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Associated Press
Vancouver
Dunes
Dan Fraser
Huntington
Baseball National League results in Philadelphia and other cities
Results of today’s games show Philadelphia 0 over Pittsburgh. Chicago 5 over Boston 4. Brooklyn 3 over Cincinnati 4. New York 4 over St Louis. in the American League Chicago beat Detroit 2 to 1 while Washington lost to St. Louis 1 to 0. Cleveland and New York matched as well with an unclear final.
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