Wisconsin Republicans ready for state convention in Madison
Delegates and thousands arrive in Madison for the Wisconsin Republican state convention to be opened at noon. Governor La Follette is expected to be renominated by a wide margin while supporters push for John Spooner to be endorsed despite his earlier vow not to run.
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Madison
Wis
University Gymnasum
Levi H. Bancroft
Richland Center
State Central Committee
Hubert M. Lafolette
Chynoweth
John M. White- Read
Janewyllie
Wiite
Joseph GO. Davidson
Boldress
Grove
Walter L. Houser
Mondovi
Jom KR. Furr
Phillips
Rock Flint
Mesominee
Henry P. Schmidt
Miwankee
Joseph G. Erd
Sheboysan
Nela Holtman
Dane
I. BN. Clausen
Washburn
John’ J Kempf
Milwaukee
J. F. Jardine
Woanpace
Leander Ferguson
Brandon
K.P. Paley
Hayward
Z. M. Host
Nels Nelson
Charles P. Carey
Delevan
Nominarion Sf
United States Senate
John Spooner
Spooner
Tolo
Larollette
Windward sails to Arctic with Peary party aboard
The Windward departed New York Monday afternoon bound for the Arctic. It will stop at Portland and Sydney to board Mia. Peary and her daughter, while Peary Arctic Club guests tour the ship. The voyage carries supplies and gifts for Eskimos and Cumberland Sound station, with the ship declared better equipped than any prior northern expedition.
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New York
Peary
Windward
Arctic
Fieet
Portland
Sydney
Mia. Peary
Peary Arctic Club
Lee
Payet Barbor
Ltue
Peary, Jackson
Lieut
Armitage
Ocean Lner
Mr. Incheon
Franz Josef Land
Dr. Nansen
Nanson
Jenson
Cumberland Sound
Firemen Threaten Strike on Rock Island Line
Firemen on the Rock Island railroad threaten a strike after their grievance committee set a deadline. If unsatisfied, the company faces a work stoppage affecting runs from Chicago to El Paso, Denver, and Fort Worth as tensions rise over demands.
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Rock Island Railroad
Chicago
EL Pas
Denver
Fort Worth
Strike Threat Looms Over Railroading Amid Summer Rush
A strike by about 600 locomotive engineers could hit travel as thousands head west for summer. Firemen complain they cannot maintain engines and keep them clean alone. Smaller engines may be cleaned by hands, but bigger engines require different workers. Firemen earn roughly $100 a month.
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Dartges
Joplin Hosts Missouri Republicans Judicial Convention
The Republican judicial convention in Joplin Missouri began with 62 delegates to nominate three candidates for the state supreme court. Eleven candidates remain in contention as Akins and Kerns endorsed avoiding a platform. State figures urged unity and to elect a candidate to fill the St Louis Court of Appeals vacancy while debates touched on party strategy and presidential influence.
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Joplin
Republican Judicial Convention
State Supreme Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
Supreme Bench
Akins
Richard ©. Kerns
Meaffiem
Bngo Samy
Philadelphis
Terfereen City Platforims
J. Russell
Steelville
St. Louie
Springfield
Russell
Eat
Teat
United Sioniret Tela
Samuel W. Moore
Tchard
Kansas City
Roe
Mose Wybark
Ballinger N. A
Ballinger N. A. Mosely, of Stockgray James C. Kiskad
Congress
Roosevelt
River Flood Drops Three Feet in Topeka
The Kansan river at two oslock this afternoon had fallen three feet since Monday afternoon. Water remains high with mud on streets and cellars emptied at Wolf parking plant. Rock Island tracks emerge as floodwaters recede. North Topeka boats move free of water while gardens are ruined. No further damage expected to the street car bridge.
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Kansan
Oslock
Ig Plat
Kuehne Ickuine Works
Beidgests
Rock Island
Oakland
Ciry Park
Wolf
Topeka
Johnstown Mine Explosion Kills Four at Berseynd-White No 4
A dynamite blast at Berseynd-White company No 4 mine, Winbar, Pa, near noon today killed four men and injured many others. The No 4 shaft lies about seven miles from Die Mill Creek entrance of the Rolling Mill mine where a previous explosion occurred Thursday.
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Johnstown
Berseynd-White Company
Winbar
Die Mill Creek
Rolling Mill
Merrill's Body Mystery Drags as Posse Pursues Tracy
Seattle reports no progress as Sheriff Cudihee keeps a small posse at Ravensdale while deputies in the region file daily reports. A spectator in Chehalis references Tracy's tale of a forest crime scene, noting Merrill was last seen June 23 with Tracy in Tamwater Canyon amid pursuing forces and uncertain evidence.
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Seattle
Wash
Tracy
Cudiheen
Tng Ts
Sherif Cudihee
Ravensdale
Merrill
Tmwater Canon
Bors
Rev. J. 8, Brown Dead in Lawrence Home
Reverend Jake Brown known as Father Brown died at his daughter's home in Lawrence Kansas today at age 36. He was among the few survivors of the Brooke experiment and was the oldest member of Phi Beta Kappa in the area.
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Brown
Lawrence
Kan
Jake
May Be Tied Up Over Senate Fight in Legislature
A tense struggle over the United States senator seat and party factions risks splitting the Republican coalition. Governor Stanley warns against knifing allies as Curtis supporters clash with anti Curtis factions. Reports describe plans to influence the legislature to favor a chosen senator while the state ticket remains broadly secure.
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United States
Republicuons
Curtis
Senate
Akay
Harris
Hight
Stanley
Iam
Republican Party
Anthonys
Curtin
Roosevelt
House
Leavenworth Times
Curts
Kansas
Cal
Hhir
Holton
Republican Central
Estat
Unclear OCR Geogauge Districts Listed Under Governor
Fragmentary OCR lists districts and place names tied to a governor’s office with scattered counts and misspellings. It mentions First district Second Seventh and a roster of counties including Grant Greeley Hamilton Kiowa Meade Seward Stevens and Mortod with unclear context and dates.
July Corn Corner Seen End As Prices Collapse
Chicago July 15 16 July corn futures tumbled after bears took the lead and drove futures down from 90 cents to 70 cents as rumors swirled that the Gates crowd had beaten the corner. Cash and contract corn arrivals piled up with millions of bushels on offer as private elevators abandoned bull support. Futures closed weak with July at 65 1/2 to 67 1/4 cents and September lower, signaling the end of the July corner according to Harris Gates official.
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Chicago
Bears
Witlcn
Menia
New York
Bull Clique
John W. Gates
Bull Party
Jilly
BOSC
Stotten
Harris-Gates Company
Shorts
Heat records fall as temperatures soar across west
A telegraphic summary notes extreme heat with little breeze and a 72 degree low overnight. Officials report the day’s temperatures rising toward record highs, with government thermometers showing a hot spell continuing into the evening hours.
Topeka Controversy Echoes Cuban Reciprocity Debate
Senator Burton and Congressman Long clash over Cuban reciprocity and a disputed telegram. Burton defends his plank while Long denies personal stake, as Kansas politics swirl around Wichita state convention disputes and a controversial telegram signed without Long’s knowledge.
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Burton
Chester 1 Long
Copeland
Senator Burton
Kansas City
Hossevelt
Wichita State
J. B.tomlinson
United States
Mr. Long
Ottawa
Topeka
Talas
Cuba
Long
Medicine Lodge
Chautauqua Assembly
Ralph Faxon
Mr. Lone
Frank Brown
Cyrus Leland
Blossom Howe
Frank Vincent
Hutchinson
George W. Findlay
Burton Bald
Senate
Ani
Senaiee
Kansas
Wichita
Brown
Congress
Resolutions Committee
Charlie Heatt
Tang
Leland
Congent
Inet
Sen
Seuaihe Peemeione
Trade Ties With Cuba Urged By Republicans
The Republicans advocate completing reciprocal trade relations with the Republic of Cuba. They call for terms that share benefits with both Cuban and United States peoples, producing mutual advantage and goodwill.
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United States
Republic of Cuba
Cuba
City council debates water and gas mains on Melan bridge
North Topeka faces water mains and gas line disputes as council weighs granting access to the Melan bridge. City Attorney Spencer blocks permission citing public policy, amid ongoing street railway bridge sinking and a two towns debate over fire protection and public safety. Gas and water shortages persist for hundreds on the North Side.
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North Topeka
Kansas Avenue
Spencer
Ramatant
Ralston
Ft. Riley
Presbyterian
Parker
Walter Company
Melson Bridge
Baorth
Jesse Shawan
Toda
Mick
Melan Bridge
McCabe
Uhe
Ohe
King Edward Leaves London for Portsmouth Royal Yacht
King Edward departed Buckingham Palace for the railway station in an ambulance drawn by two horses, accompanied by Queen Alexandra. The royal party traveled in a restrained procession with no public demonstrations, while warships in harbour fired a royal salute as the king boarded the royal yacht Victoria and Albert.
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London
Edward
Victoria “Station
Portsmouth
Victoria
Buckingham Palace
Queen Alexandra
Ene
Lonachateon
Hin
Royal Yacht
Train service resumed on revised Pacific route line
Rail officials report service resuming on the Urion Pacific between Kanire Altetve and Sait Sofube Bale after weather delays. The timetable includes Santa Fe connections to Lake View, with trains now running toward Paci Pexiiiag and Spur lines reestablished to aid embarkment and onward movement.
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Santa Fe
Lake View
Nearing a Crisis as 800 Cops Stand by in Chicago
Chicago authorities held eight hundred policemen in reserve at downtown stations and rail yards amid a strike threat. Wholesalers prepared to move foods, calling for militia, while freight handlers and merchants debated terms. Tension rose as perishable goods could be delayed or moved, with expectations of further meetings to avert violence or a manager dispute over contracts.
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Chicago
Down~ Town
SaGdige
Emploren
Iran
Bert
Manta
Ieee
Yente
South Water Street
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J. BR. Burton
Hugh Farrelly
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Hill and Gorman
Jath
Farrelly
Mason Peters
Uke
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Otis L. Atherton
Pines
Wakeeney Land
Hawaii
Chicago Board
Lebanon
Blanche Brenton
Manana
City Council
Enion Pacific
Tupac Rite Tack
Boston
Minneapolis
Elmham
Louis
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