Conventions Next Republicans Seek Second Place on Ticket
Washington dispatch outlines likely 1904 national convention dynamics with Senators and Representatives as delegates, Burrows as temporary chair at Chicago, Lodge as permanent chair if Taft is nominee, and talks of Roosevelt statements to counter Democrat criticism. It notes Sherman of Utica as potential vice presidential pick if Taft is the nominee, and Democratic circles favor Tom L. Johnson for national chairman with Bryan likely nominee.
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Charles W. Arthur
Washington
Congress
Chicago
Denver
Burrows
Roosevelt
Lodge
Taft
Inland Waterways Commission
United States
Desirea
House
Sherman
Utica
New York
Republcan
Republican Congressional Committee
Hughes
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Bryan
Tom Johnson
Possible murder in Rochester linked to railroad death
Inquest into Edward White’s death on Michigan Central tracks hears that White may have been killed by a rival. Belle Harrington testified White visited Monday evening, promised to call Thursday, and mentioned $100 and carrying a revolver. Undertaker Em. A. Tuttle and Dr. B C H Spencer confirmed the body was cold hours before impact. Prosecutor Covert urged patience for further evidence in two weeks.
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Rochester
Mich
Edward White
Belle Harrington
White
Em. A. Tuttle
B. C. H. Spencer
Covert
Belmont's Life In Jeopardy After Severe Illness
Oliver H. P. Belmont, the New York capitalist and former congressman, remained gravely ill at Hempstead after an appendicitis operation. Peritonitis developed, the doctors warned of an unfavorable outcome though slight improvement was reported. Mrs Belmont stayed at his bedside as brothers August and Merry, then in Europe, received word by cable.
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New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Congress
Hempstead
Belmont
Belmonts Brothers
August
Merry
Europe
Mystery Death of Mary Edmonds Rumors In Alton
A letter received by police from Charles Mo signed Ruth Edmonds claims the Mississippi River victim is Mary Edmonds, sister of the writer, died May 3 after a mule kicked her in the face. The letter, with sewn jewelry and a cross in the dress, describes an alleged burial in the river and provides motive and details, prompting investigation of the mystery surrounding her identity and death.
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Alton
Til
Mississippi River
Charles
Ruth Edmonds
Mary Edmonds
Noble at court dismissed after inquiry findings
Berlin report notes the Tageliche Rundselau publishes a guarded statement on the inquiry into Prince Philip zu Eulenburg. The emperor, learning details, dismissed a high court official from all offices and ordered him to leave his official residence.
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Berlin
Tageliche Rundselau
Philip Zu Eulenburg
Brown defeats Smith in Georgia governor race runoff
In Atlanta on June 6 Joseph M. Brown defeated Hoke Smith in the Democratic primary by about 14 000 votes. Smith had previously vowed to oust Brown from the railway commission and after Brown’s election he carried out that promise by removing Smith from office.
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Atlanta
Joseph M. Brown
Hoke Smith
Smith
Brown
Wisconsin railroad commission cuts milk and cream rates
Madison Wis June 6 The Wisconsin railroad commission issued an order readjusting milk and cream transport rates on state railroads in dairy districts. The readjustment lowers rates in many districts substantially reducing costs for dairy shipments.
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Madison, Wis
Wisconsin Railroad Commission
Student Goes Suddenly Insane at Stanford Library
Waterloo Ia student P. C. Vy from Canfield, Waterloo in Iowa, studying at Leland Stanford Jr. University, suddenly became insane in the university library. He was overpowered and taken to San Jose for care.
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San Francisco
Signorinetta Sweeps Oaks After Derby Victory
Signorinetta, coming off a Derby win last Wednesday, also captures the Oaks. Croker's Rhodora ran, while King Edward and Queen Alexandra depart London for an audience with Czar Nicholas and the czarina. Mrs. Leavitt, daughter of William J. Bryan, named a delegate to Colorado Democratic state convention. Paris presses continue coverage of the attempted assassination of Major Dreyfus.
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Signorinetta
Croker
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
London
Nicholas
Leavitt
William J. Bryan
Colorado
Baseball Scores and Standings From Chicago Field
Chicago standings and daily baseball scores across the National and American leagues. Highlights include Brooklyn and New York results, Chicago versus Boston, and Philadelphia versus Pittsburgh with hits, errors, and batteries listed. Also notes postponed games and Western Association results with multiple city matchups.
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Chicago
Time
National
Brooklyn
Boston
CC -Dsss Keek
Chicagvo
Brown
New York
St. Loui
St. Louis
Karger
Hostetter
Wiltse
Needham
Philadelphia
Pittahutm
Vittsbirg
Eerrors
Vittaburg
Deitteries
Maddox
Gibson
McQuillen
Doomn
Cleveland
Svete
Tauig Vescichedie
Sippon
Cccesineascte
Fae Cnicar
Kavpesakur
Waashington
Chicego
Washington
Burns
Street
White
Wysete
Ess
Friers
Market quotes from Chicago Board of Trade fixed
June 5 quotations show wheat at 84 to 87 percent, corn around 67 percent, oats around 44 percent, and pork lard and rib prices listed. Cash sales note No 2 red and white corn prices, spring wheat and oats by grade, live stock ranges include hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with receipts indicated.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
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Lemmon
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Great Lake
Rock Island
la Salle
S.F. Boyd
Davenport
Iowa
MH. W. Russell
Washington, Iowa
Fairfield
W. Gedson
MNNER
12Th Avenue
Blyington
Belmont’s
Paris
Drey Tus
Columbus
Mishwaukee
Louisville
St. Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Pueblo
Des Moines
Sioux City
Lincoln
Omaha
Chicago Grain
Rayo
Standard O11 Company (Incorporated
Matilda Warwick
Kokomo
Ind
Gardus
Cardui
Santa Claus
Gentry Bros
United
Rock Island Depot
the Citizens Savings Bank
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