Iowa Republicans Read Teeny Battle In Primary Races
Iowa faces tight Republican primaries testing regulars versus progressives. Des Moines witnesses contests to control the state convention with Warren Garst running progressive for governor against B F Carroll. In Congress, Cannon allies like Walter I Smith Captain J A T Hull and C A Kennedy face insurgent challengers including S Brookhart and H W Byers who is backed by Cummins.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Middle West
Taft
Dolliver
Cummins
Congress
Warren Garst
B. F. Carroll
Washington
Walter I. Smith
Cannon Rules
Byers
Captain Hull
8. F. Prouty
Hull
Taft Calls Socialism Central Issue in 50th GOP Anniversary
President Taft in Jackson Michigan declares socialism the dominant problem in American politics and argues the choice is between parties trusted to solve it. He warns against rule by groups and praises the Republican record while tracing the party’s founding site before a public parade.
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Jackson, Mich
Taft
Republican Party
Michigan
Detroit
Monroe
General Custer
Jackson
Wenatchee Delegates Set for Hoquiam W R C Convention
Delegates from Wenatchee Mrs. Frank Baker Mrs. A D Fisher and Mrs. R L Bartlett head to Hoquiam for the Twenty Fifth Annual Convention of the Department of Washington and Alaska W R C June 21 22 23 with Department HQ at Hotel Greyport and various activities including flag presentation loyalty pin ceremony and ritualistic work by Washington W R C No 57.
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Hoquiam
Wenatchee
Women’s Relief Corps
Frank Baker
A. D. Fisher
R. L. Bartlett
Department of
Washington W. R. C. No
Department Council
Department
Hotel Greyport
Opera House
Greyport
Addie Whited
Wheeler Avenue
Westport
The Grass Widow and Local Meetings in Wenatchee
Wenatchee events include Florence Roberts in The Grass Widow at the theatre and Knighths of Pythias at Bower Hall. M W A at Sprague Hall. County commissioners meet. Messrs Meserly and Wells visited Wenatchee over work on the Lucy Mary allotment noting pump issues and contractor failure. Wenatchee raised 36367 for a new Y M C A building with celebrations.
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Wenatchee Theatre
Florence Roberts
Knights of Pythias
Bower Hall
Sprague Hall
Fruit Growers Association
Gem Theatre
Motion Pictures
Messrs. Meserly
Wenatchee
A. E. Messerly
Lucy Mary
Pateros
Captain Adams Sighted In City En Route To Lake Chelan
Captain Adams was seen in the city on Saturday while traveling toward his summer home at Lake Chelan.
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Captain Adams
City
Lake Chelan
Free Methodists Close Wenatchee Revival Tent
Revival meetings near Wenatchee Avenue ended as the big Free Methodists moved to other fields. Song services and revival events were held in their tent north of the courthouse for about a month before the tent was removed.
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Wenatchee Avenue
Court House
Benders Feat Twelfth No Hit Game Pitched in American League
A rare no hitter by Al bert Bender of the Philadelphia Athletics blanks the Cleveland Americans. This marks the twelfth such game in the league with two pitchers achieving perfect first-base avoidance. The record list includes Joss Young Tannehill Dinneen and others across seasons from 1902 to 1910.
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Bender
Cleveland Americans
Albert Bender
Philadelphia Athletics
Young
Joss
Frank Smith
Callahan
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Philadelphia
Tannehill
Winans Stable to Challenge Grand Circuit at North Randall
Louis Winans of Brighton England brings a major stable to the North Randall track trained by Al Pennock. Star performers include Allen Winter the 50000 Derby winner and Siliko the Kentucky Futurity winner with European record 2.08. Siliko returns to action with plans to race in Kalamazoo's opening 2:09 trotting event.
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North Randall Track
Louis Winans
Brighton
England
al Pennock
Ohio
Winans
Allen Winter
Siliko
Kalamazoo
Dixie II to Defend Cup in August Powerboat Race
Frederick K. Burnham owner and entrant of the Dixie II, one of the fastest power boats, will again compete for the British international trophy in the race set for August 20. Burnham recently joined the Motorboat Club of America.
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Frederick K. Burnham
Motorboat Club of America
Johnson the Great Twirler Could Break Records With Strong Team
Commentary notes Walter Johnson as a premier pitcher with control speed and poise. It argues he would set records if paired with a top club like the Cubs Pirates Tigers or Phillies, citing poor current support as a reason for losses. Also mentions the Hudson River Rowing Regatta set for July 16 on the Waverly course with multiple junior and senior events.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Johnson
Washingtons
Cubs
Pirates
Detroits
Philadelphias
Hudson River
New York
The
Hudson
Waverly
Train Schedule Notes and Service Details
Trains 1 2 3 4 are electric lighted with service times from 3 02 p m to 4 15 p m. Trains 27 and 26 are not in service. Trains 381 382 run daily except Sunday and trains 43 44 are free.
Sound killing wall tests terra cotta blocks for noise
A New York house builder erected a party wall of hollow terra cotta blocks filled with mineral wool to reduce the hum of printing presses. The blocks, used in fireproof floors, proved effective absorbers of sound as the mineral wool muffled the air spaces.
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New York
Rail track steel loss per mile estimated by 1883 experts
London and Northwestern engineers concluded about one pound of steel becomes dust daily per mile of track. Similarly, Pennsylvania Railroad between New York and Pittsburg would grind about two and a quarter pounds per hour per mile.
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London and Northwestern Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York
Pittsburg
Restoring Razor Hones With Hydrochloric Acid
The article explains that natural and artificial stone hones lose cutting power as metal particles clog pores. It advises applying hydrochloric acid to convert metal particles into chlorides, which are then washed away with water to restore the stone’s effectiveness.
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George A. Custer
Mich
E. C. Potter
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Wenatchcee Valley
J.S. Mooney
WAC
Emma Gibbs
Jennie S. Holmes
Florence M. Snodgrass
Hannah Moore
Lou Warnock
Free Methodists
Stlike
DIXIE
Twirler
Wenatchee-Mansfield
del Mundo
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World Building
Seattle
Second Ave
Stewart St
J. H. Davis
Nelson
Per Doz
Westlake Ave
Wearon Railways
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