Roosevelt Psychology Analyzed in Turbulent Convention Fight
La Follette argues Roosevelt sought personal nomination at Chicago through staged delegate contests and pressure, aiming to smash the convention rather than advance progressive principles. He contrasts Roosevelt with Bryan and Hadley, saying Roosevelt sacrificed party integrity to push a third-term bid.
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Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Pound
Hadley
Wilson
Taft
National Committee
Taf
Convention
Republican Party
House Impeaches Judge Archbald by 223 to 1
Washington July 12 The house adopted articles of impeachment against Judge Robert W Archbald of the United States commerce court by a 223 to 1 vote Representative Farr opposed the measure saying Archbald's integrity remains intact Three defense speakers Bowmen Fach Republicans of Pennsylvania urged the senate to act soon as it weighs judgment in the case
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House of Representatives
Robert W. Archbald
United States Commerce Court
Farr
Pennsylvania
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Bowmen
Fach
Senate
Clayton
House Committee On the Judiciary
FIGHT BUBONIC PLAGUE MENACE
The bubonic plague situation in Porto Rico and Cuba remains unchanged. A patient at Havens died overnight amid rat control efforts across the West Indies and American ports. In Havana 176 rats were killed with no plague found, while Norfolk and New Orleans authorities expand official rat catching and destruction programs.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Havens
San Juan
Islands
West Indies
Norfolk, Va
New Orleans
State of
Louisiana
United States Health Service
Wade Says Fight For Wilson Fair in Iowa City
Martin J. Wade democratic committeeman from Iowa releases a statement correcting misapprehensions about the Baltimore convention. He says Iowa delegates acted to please both Democratic factions and Wilson’s fight was fair, urging supporters of Champ Clark to accept the outcome.
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Iowa City
Martin J. Wade
Iowa
Champ Clark
Wilson
Clark
Fire destroys Dunley Brothers store in Guthrie Center
A lightning strike during a storm ignited a blaze that consumed the Dunley Brothers department store, the city’s largest. The $50,000 loss included $25,000 building value owned by W. M. Baird. stock valued at about $38,000 with $8,000 insured. Firefighters saved nearby structures.
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W. M. Baird
California
Dantey ‘Brothers
Two Die After Burlington Engine Derails in Clarinda
In Clarinda Iowa July 12 engineer J L Ferrington and fireman Simmons were killed when their Burlington engine derailed on a trestle and toppled. Both men were trapped under the wreckage and died. Their homes are listed as Centerville.
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Bribery Allegations Rise From Chicago Convention Affidavits
Senator Lorimer cited affidavits from Republican delegates at the Chicago convention claiming offers of money to vote for Roosevelt forces. Named Georgia delegates include J. M. Shumpitt A. Buckley D W Sherrod R B Butts and Wm Jones with other southern signers. Lorimer stressed moral hypocrisy amid Taft Roosevelt letters and party fight.
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Lorimer
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J. M. Shumpitt
A. Buckley
D. W. Sherrod
R. B. Butts
Wm. Jones
Georgia
Mr. Lorimer
Taft
Col
International Harvester Co
Senate
Senator Lorimer
Col. Roosevelt
Co. Roosevelt
Demonstration of Street Flusher Planned by City Officials
A representative of the Economy Street Flusher Co of Shenandoah Iowa will demonstrate the machine next Tuesday. City officials from Marshalltown Cedar Rapids and Fort Dodge will attend to witness the device and inspect the local fire department motor truck. The streets and alleys committee will take special interest in the demonstration.
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Economy Street Flusher Company
Shenandoah
Iowa
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Fort Dodge
Wilson to Skip Chicago Meeting for Hudspeth Representation
Governor Wilson announces he will not attend the Democratic National Committee meeting in Chicago. He will send Judge R. B. Hudspeth as his representative of New Jersey to the gathering.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
R. 8. Hudspeth
Judge Hudspeth
New Jersey
American Athletes Break Records at Olympic Trials in Stockholm
Americans sweep the finals in the 110 metre dash and broad jump with James Meredith and Melvin Sheppard leading a trio of U S finalists. Albert Gutterson boosts the long jump Olympic mark to 7 metres 60 centimetres while A H Taipale sets a new world record in discus.
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Stockholm
University of Vermont
James Meredith
Merceraburg
Melvin Sheppard
Charles Reidpath
Syracuse University
Albert L. Gutterson
Vermont
Ie Finn
A. H. Taipale
Thes Imade
United States
H. L. Byrd
James Duncan
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American College
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New York
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Sweden
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James VM. Stosenberger
Melvin W. Sheppard
James 5. Meredith
Mercersburg Academy
Donald J8 Young
Hoston Athletic Association
Harold TS. Staff
University of Michigan
Edward F. Lindberg
Chicano Athletic Association
Clarence Sidmundson
Seattle Athletic Association
Ira. N. Davenport
University of Chicago
Charles D. Reidpath
Syrnese University
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Italy
Germany
Japan
Hungary
Sheppard
KE. W. Haley
Chas
Reidwath
Syranuse University
Willman
Two Bellboys Admit Perjury in Funk Conspiracy Case
Chicago reports two former Grand Pacific hotel bellhops Eddie Denter and Michael Slavin testified to a grand jury about being induced to lie to damage Clarence Funk. Denter allegedly admitted fabricating a tale of Funk with Mrs Henning while being paid, and both men described pressure from unnamed prosecutors seeking easy money.
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Bell Boys
Cook County Grand Jury
Clarence 8
Munk
Henning
Beiire
Funk
Eddie” Denter
Michael Slavin
Denter
Grand Pacific
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Lutter
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Deuterte
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Grand Pacific Hotel
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Odd disease strikes Ghild Deaton family
Josephine Deaton ten died from a peculiar illness that killed three of her siblings within two months. Walter seven died June 7, Louise four died April 15, and Wivetta died April 8, all within the same family. Doctors had no explanation despite daily examinations.
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Walter
Louise
Wivetta
Barge Built for Sedgwick Launches on Cedar River
A fifty five ton steel barge built for BE Sedgwick by Waterton Steam Boiler works was launched on the Cedar River at Sycamore Street and ran up to Sans Souet with only sixteen inches draft. It will be used to take sand from the Cedar River channel near Sedgwick cottage.
Temperature July Record From Buchanan Optica Note
The report notes a maximum temperature of 89 degrees recorded at 4.30 p.m and a minimum of 11 degrees for the day.
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Syndicate
Goa
Sk Deerers
American and French runners in tight 440 metre race
The report notes Patton and other American athletes competing in a 440 metre race with a photo finish showing Patton near the end. It mentions finish positions, international runners from Canada and Sweden, and a Mercersburg academy athlete in a semi final, recording an improved time near 18 seconds.
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St. Louis Im
Ule
France
Lieut
George
Patton
Mars Tin Wy Hawking
Multnomah Athletic Club
Lorimer Defends Senate Verdict in Defiant Speech
Senator Lorimer delivered a forceful defense in the Senate denying fraud charges in his 1904 election. He attacked opponents including Col. Roosevelt and the Helm committee, claimed conspiracy by Hearst papers, and said the original verdict could not be struck out.
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Thonsevelt
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Gro. B. Cortelyou
Lorimer
Col
Roosevelt
Taft
Col Lurge
Hoy
United States
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Theodore Roosevalt
Wm. Jennings Bryan
Helm Committee
Helm
Illnois
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Senate
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Kohlsant
Hkohlsaxt
John Healy
Hearst
Jin
Chicago Tribune
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Lari
Vandalia
Kern
Chas
Luke
Illinois
Toke
Sean Lorimer
Jandus Shepperd
Itippit
IlNnoia
Shepperd
Tippit
Charles A. White
White
Lorimer Bitterly Assails Kenyon in Speech
Washington July 12 Senator Lorimer delivered a bitter attack on his opponent Senator Kenyon declaring Kenyon would oust Leeser if given the chance. He cited Kenyon’s pre election remarks and questioned the decency of releasing the case publicly. Other details mention reactions from Mee, V.K. Flareave andddighe?tars as Roth and Erma returned.
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Kenyon
Des Moines
Utvler Iba
Lorimer
Leeser
Renyon
Senate
Waterloo Moves Home After Minneapolis Stay
A family returns to Waterloo from a three month residency in Minneapolis and moves their household goods to 1344 Lafay ette street. They say they grew homesick in Minneapolis, praising Waterloo as a nicer town.
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Waterloo
Minneapolis
Lafaysette Street
Taft Poor Choice In Local Straw Vote Findings
Taft holds about ten percent of votes in a secret straw poll run by WH Day at the Commercial hotel barber shop. Roosevelt and Wilson run neck and neck as undecided voters lean toward the other candidates. The poll closes Saturday at 10 pm and aims to gauge current political sentiment.
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Externat Foundation
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