Taft Delegates Grow as Contests Proceed in June Nomination
The Republican national committee added thirty three full and two half votes to Taft and two half votes to Foraker after contests in two sets of delegates at large and fourteen districts. Ohio contests favored Taft in three districts and half-vote seating in another, with Foraker backed by his faction. Delegates from Missouri, North and South Carolina and others moved toward final rulings as hearings continued.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Taft
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Tirteenth
Foraker
Senator Lodge
Missouri
North Carolina
South Carolina
National Committee Eyes Finish of Work This Week
The national committee strives to finish by tomorrow night with hearings and consolidation of opposing factions. Harry M. Daugherty of Columbus Arrived and may be chosen chairman of the credentials committee next Tuesday. He predicts the committee report by Thursday morning and opposes all night sessions. Vice presidential plans pause as Hitchock signals Taft forces will avoid a second place bid, with Dolliver and Cortelvou as discussion focus.
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National Committee
Harry M. Daugherty
Columbus
Daugherty
Frank H. Hitchcock
Taft
Dolliver
Cortelvou
Fourth-time challenger leads by four in Seventh district race
Tees Moines Iowa June 11 The second day of official canvass shows Representative Hall with a four vote margin over Republican rival Judge S F Prouty in the Seventh district contest after York county. Canvass to continue through the week and one Des Moines precinct poll book is missing.
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Tees Moines
York County
Hall
F. Prouty
Des Moines
Missing Registered Mail Pouch Stuns Los Angeles Officials
Los Angeles postoffice officials reveal a registered mail pouch theft potentially worth 50 000 dollars in currency plus numerous letters and valuables. Investigators, including Kansas City post office staff, await affidavits from holders of receipts before assessing total losses and methods, with bank shipments suspected.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Postoffice
Kansas City
New York
Vlint
Flint
Leiter Smashes a Camera at Wedding Breakfast
In Connecticut, Joseph Leiter of Chicago wed Juliette Williams in a small ceremony led by Rev. B I Buckley. Shortly after, Leiter seized a local photographer’s camera, roughing and smashing it on the pavement as the newlyweds left for the wedding breakfast.
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Washington
Connecticut
Joseph Leiter
Chicago
Levi Z. Leiter
Juliette
John R. Williams
Lester
Tammany Holds Special Trains for Denver Trip
New York on June 11 report that the Tammany executive committee arranged a novel feature for the journey to the national convention in Denver. Trains will pause two hours at Kansas City and Omaha on Sunday July 5 to allow Tammanyites to attend church. Four special trains will be provided.
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New York
Denver
Tammany Executive Committee
Kansas City
Omaha
Governor Orders Solons to Probe Racing Bet Funds
Governor Sanders ordered both houses to appoint a special commission to verify if $50,000 was used to shield racetrack gambling from anti racing legislation. He also called a special grand jury session as the Locke bill to ban all horse race betting faced final house action amid senate opposition.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Assembly
Sanders
House
Senate
Empress Victoria Injured In Horse Fall At Sans Souci
Potsdam reports Empress Augusta Victoria fell from her horse while riding with the emperor in Sans Souci park near Frederick the Great’s palace. She suffered a severe bruise on the back of her hand but remained uninjured otherwise and returned to the palace by cab. The accident, caused by the horse stumbling, led to canceling provincial engagements and the emperor giving up a gala opera attendance.
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Potsdam
Auguste Victoria
New Palace
Sans Souci Park
Frederick the Great
Honors to the Enemy Monument Unveiled at Port Arthur
A joint ceremony unveiled a monument to Russian dead at Port Arthur, erected by Japan among 14 000 graves at Antveshan. The two-year project featured 13 individual memorials, with detachments from Japanese and Russian troops. General Gerngros represented Russia and General Nogi Japan at the event.
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Port Arthur
Japan
Antveshan
Harbin
Russia
Gerngros
Nogi
Assassin strikes Archbishop Nikon in Tiflis. monks wounded
On June 11 in Tiflis, Archbishop Nikon former head of Georgia was assassinated on the steps of the synagogue building by revolutionists. A monk present was severely wounded and the attackers, who fired multiple shots, escaped and remain at large.
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Tiflis
Nikon
Georgia
Hanging Day in Russia
Thirteen people charged with political offenses were executed in Ufa Lodz and Odessa. Eight more death sentences were handed down by court martials at Lodz Warsaw Penza and Odessa, totaling across Russian locations.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Rus Sia
Ufa
Lodz
Odessa
Warsaw
Penza
Grave Charge Against Ashe Seeks Justice in Wisconsin
Janesville Wisconsin June 11 Richard L Ashe a contractor is arrested on a charge brought by his wife alleging she was kept a prisoner in a secluded house and forced to care for his paramour She escaped during the night and sought aid to rest with her children while Ashe denies the accusations.
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Ashe
Janesville
Wis
Dunkard Brethren Church Renamed at Des Moines Conference
After a three hour debate the Dunkard conference in Des Moines Iowa adopted Church of the Brethren as the new name. Other proposed titles included Christian Brethren and Dunkard Brethren with the old German Baptist Brethren name no longer official.
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Des Moines
Church of the Brethren
Christan Brethren
Dunkard Brethren
Monument to John W. Mackay unveiled in Reno Ney
A monument honoring late John W. Mackay was unveiled in Reno Ney, reflecting local appreciation for his contributions. The ceremony drew residents and officials, with remarks highlighting Mackay's ties to the area and his enduring legacy.
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John W. Mackay
Reno, Ney
Unwritten Law for a Woman Exonerates Nancy Merritt
In Lexington Kentucky Janett Squire Ian Terry of Jackson exonerates Mrs Nancy Merritt for killing Mrs Mary Terry. The remains were taken to William Terry's home in Owesley County for burial. Mrs Merrill killed Mrs Terry over alleged theft of her husband's affections.
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Lexington
Janett
Ian Terry
Jackson
Mra
Nancy Merritt
Mary Terry
Hiu
William Terry
Oqwesley Cousty
Murrill
Terry
Governor Deneen and Chicago mayor roasted at temperance talk
Elder J. B. Trout scored Governor Deneen and the Illinois legislature along with Chicago Mayor Busse in a speech at a Dunkard convention endorsing the temperance committee's report. The remarks framed the trio's positions within the broader push for prohibition policy.
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Des Moines
Deneen
Illinois
Busse
Chicago
J. B. Trout
Dunkard
Temperance Committee
Nurserymen Open Annual Convention in Milwaukee
The American Association of Nurserymen began its annual convention at Plankington House in Milwaukee with 400 delegates. The three day event features President J. W. Hill of Des Moines noting the industry holds over 60 million dollars invested and provides about 95,000 jobs to men and 38,000 women nationwide.
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Nurserymen
Milwaukee
American Association of Nurserymen
Plankington House
J. W. Hill
Des Moines
United States
Gould Wedding in England Planned After France Skip
Paris telegram reports Mme Anna Gould and Prince Helle de Sagan will marry by month’s end, most likely in Moghnid, to avoid a possible incident, with time and venue tightly guarded.
Princeton Commencement Confers Doctor of Laws on Baron Takahira
Princeton New Jersey June 11 at the one hundred sixty first annual commencement exercises of Princeton University the degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred upon Baron Takahira the Japanese ambassador.
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Princeton
N. J
Princeton University
Baron Takahira
Chicago Market Reports Open with Steady to Higher Hogs
Official receipts and shipments detailed for cattle hogs and sheep. Estimated receipts expect 26 000 today with prices shown for light mixed packers heavy shipper grades and porkers. Beef and sheep markets listed with regional cattle types and lane trends, furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Co. Postal Telegraph Bidding.
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Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A Babcock With North American Commission Co
John A Babcock is associated with the North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois inviting engagement and promising a square deal, as stated in a concise business contact note.
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The
North American Commission Company
Hitchcock Trial Ends in Supreme Court Verdict
Ray mond Hitchcock the comedian is cleared after a long trial on charges of attempted outrage against young girls. Key witness Herman Rupke testified Hitchcock was behind a curtain during interviews with the accusers. Chanler and others supported Hitchcock while Helen von Hagen altered statements with her mother present.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Supreme Court
Hitchcock
Helen von Hagen
Elsie Voeck
Herman H. Rupke
William Astor Chanler
Congress
Great Neck
New York City
Long Island
Porty First Street
Rupke
West Forty-first Street
Must Show Up in a Month New York Fort Uncertain Heir
In New York on June 11 a small fortun e awaits the mysterious son of Mary Frances Rien and Martin Bullwinkel if he is found within a month. If not, the estate will be closed and funds go to his mother. The matter rests on a possible birth recorded with the health department as proof.
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New York
Mary Frances Rien
Martin Bullbwinkel
Mary Frances Rein
John Rein
Martin Bullwinkel
John G Rein
Hoboken
Mary Frances
Health Department
Double tragedy in Sioux City as mother and gambler die
Miss Margaret Sargent returned to her home in Sioux City Iowa and found her mother dead on the floor beside Joe Ford a noted gambler both had bullet holes in their heads. Ford left a note claiming he was driven to the act and asking forgiveness jealousy is likely the motive.
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Sioux City
Margaret Sargent
Joe Ford
Burglars Steal Two Children in Hornell Home
In Hornell New York on June 11 burglars entered the Gemiarretto residence at night and abducted two children a boy eight and a sixteen month old baby gun along with silverware and valuables. The children are feared to be held for ransom.
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Hornell
N. Y
Antonio Gemiarretto
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