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Newspaper

Alden Times

Location

Alden, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1908

Page

1

Nomination drama at Democratic convention centers Kern ticket

Amid confusion and disorder the Democratic National Convention adjourned after nominating John Worth Kern of Indiana for president. W Bryan retained as nominee by Bryan in early hours. Delegates debated Kern’s second place on the ticket as the assembly wrestled with names and procedural delays.

John Worth Kern Indiana W. J. Bryan Mryftin Kero Charles A ‘Teesne Neave York Comnes Fieut Avelibald Cheergia Chirk Howell Scare Delian Ana Gobo Maiteheed Timea Deephaedl Theuagh Ressiee Struedy Otates Porn Cpi

Anarchy on Rubussean Border Sparks Rampage

A cryptic report from a late edition describes unrest near the Rubussean border with chaotic rioting and police actions. Details are garbled but reference to arrests, race track betting, and a grand jury action in Brooklyn hints at widespread disorder and legal proceedings.

RiirAM FRENZY LOOs8E At Democratic Convention Turmoil

The afternoon session of a nomad Democratic convention collapsed into disorder as delays and rambling speeches frustrated attendees. James of Kantusky and Gore attempted to steer the program while calls for fresh speakers grew louder. The event extended past the expected hour and a half, ending with a brief closure after tense moments and faint chaos.

Saumer Gore Turul Bec CSL Y James Kantusky T. Po Ikiahomeéa Gore Roosevelt Bryan

Nomination Drama at First Hallo Convention

Bryan nominated for president after a late night convention with heated demonstrations. Report of the platform committee delayed, rules suspended to begin nominating dates for president. Gov. Harkell of Clinhema introduced amid confusion as nominating ballots proceeded and Peyan’s nomination received unanimous support.

Hallo Bryant Popgun Tiv Johnan Harkell Clichema Besain Committee On Restiludens Beret Committee On Rece Ludeons Johneen Minnesot Gray Dehiware Peyan Mada Unanimeur

New York Gang Threats Amid Black Hand Activity

An unresting report from New York describes the Black Hand gang and its alleged agents planning bombings and kidnappings. Authorities, including a saloonkeeper, warn of continued organized crime as investigations target key figures and possible coordinated attacks on the east side.

Tadtve New York Pablo Hentenarts Potrostie

Shocking WA State Accident Claims Lives and Injuries

A northern Washington home fire killed Lainey Basvers and injured Lacey Bowers and others two miles north of Mas fale on Wednesday evening. Fire officials say the blaze started in the kitchen linked to a coal oil heater, with one victim forced from the home carrying a baby to safety. Authorities report uncertain recovery prospects for the injured and note a difficult scene as responders battled the flames and secured the area.

Woo Peeple Coneshaft Northawest Nie Lainey Basvers Apted Teo Rew Stephreits Stephens War Danage Panety Lacey Bowers Nobo Stephens

Prisoner faces assault charge after minor’s alleged lure

Frank Potta, employed at Sheldon Cement Works, is jailed on $5,000 bond for alleged criminal assault on Elsie Watters, 6, of Mr. and Mrs. Gi Watters. A rooming house incident during a county encampment led to a struggle with Mrs. Coles and pursuit by bystanders. Potta allegedly invited the child and was restrained with Potta later facing charges before a justice.

Botta Sheldon Frank Potta Sheldon Cement Works Primghar Potta Elsie Watters Gi Watters Ss. A. Coles Cement Works G. Alr Itt

Blanked text not usable for headline generation

Fragmented OCR text describes crime coverage in New York City with references to shootings and police activity but is largely garbled and unreadable, preventing a coherent summary. The readable bits mention victims, suspects, and a tense crime context without recoverable specifics.

Fragmentary local notice records unclear details

A highly garbled OCR passage references victims, Whitecaps, and Montane areas with scattered names and phrases. The text is unreadable in large stretches, making it impossible to identify a coherent event, date, or proper entities beyond scattered fragments.

Bridge Collapse At Cologne Leaves Workmen Trapped

A faulty scaffold on the Sew Bridge near Cologne caused a collapse during waterworks. Several workmen were swept into the river by strong currents as rescuers battled to reach those stranded on debris. Police and fire crews aided in the rescue, saving several men fully clothed.

Cologne Calcsna Alba Berneath Reseum Sabvnes Phege Reese Pepe Bret Pepe Tel Vietinir

Untold Train Robbery Tale From Lunatic Trial Recital

A garbled account alleges a possible train robbery linked to a wife of a notorious criminal. It mentions Mrs Sherman Morris of Tus Motrres and vague names like Prank Sterotti. The text confuses identities and places, with broken phrases about detectives and a murder suspicion, yielding no clear outcome or chronology.

Shercliffe Sherman Morris LeaePwilfe

Fragmented OCR World of the Wreck Report

A distorted OCR passage describes a shipwreck scene with scattered names, numbers, and events. Vague references to a fourteenth item, a courtroom or trial, and mentions of victims and payments appear amid garbled text, rendering concrete details unclear.

Union Pacific barred from peavy allowance action

Interstate Commerce Commission orders Union Pacific to desist for two years from paying any allowances to Peavy & Co on grain shipments. The ruling bars ownership interest tied to grain received at Kansas City or Chicago docks and shipped out within ten days. Also notes convict Preston declining socialist Tabor party presidential nomination and Manitoba boundary enlargement plans. Fire losses total 259000 from Cavey Tilitad wrecks two barges hotels Pabst's and Vanitervier.

Union Pacific Peavey & Co Interstate Commerce Union Peavy & Co, Oon Kanena City Chumet Dhue Wrada Preston Carson New Socialist Tabor Party Tis

Unclear OCR: Safe Blowers and Wall Construction Note

Fragmentary report mentions Bela and Loew valued at Zable ay and a twenty inch brick wall near New York. References a company and an official warning about delays. Implies anxiety over a national convention outcome in Arietion with a naval or aviation context.

York

Ten Workmen Killed in Roof Collapse Near Petrograd

A roof under construction near the Duma buildings in 8& Peters burg collapsed, killing ten workmen outright and injuring forty others. Rescue crews and inspectors comb the rubble as authorities assess the accident at the site of the unfinished structure.

Duma 8& Petersburg coHaprad Ruors

Mila Called Out by Acting Governor Bellamey in Oklahoma

Acting Governor Bellamey orders National Guard to Chandier to quell Indian troweze. Other pempesigs are armed.

Mila Bellamey Oklahoma National Guard Chandier

Sparse fragment on a six year older mirver bridle matter

Fragmentary text mentions a mirver brace or bridle and an older age related detail. Names and context are unclear, but hints at a personal or device item with a six year age difference. No clear event, date, place, or organization can be confirmed from the readable fragment.

Ames Professor Attends National Convention Ad Wins Post

Ames professor Thorne leads at a general convention with a Geenon at ak Prods. Tih, Prof AL OM Newens, as he Tare eoobete, was elected president.

Fonors Ames Lta Thorne AL OM. Newens Wit

Rural Cartes Organtae Bradsuarier Notes

Fragmented text outlines a rural event with references to a meeting and departure times. It mentions a few participants and remaining doubts about stats and organization. The readable portions hint at planning, a hold or halt, and possible links to a rural group or committee.

Bradsuarier Sacha

Fragmented OCR Note from Local Page

A garbled OCR fragment references authorities and a tense meeting with several unclear names. The readable bits mention composted phrases about politics and public bodies and a note that a pace or person may be involved. No clear event or outcome is identifiable from the text.

Fragmentary Attempt to Blackmail Note Emerges

A garbled OCR fragment outlines an attempted blackmail case with scattered references to names or places. The readable bits mention threats and a scheme, but lack clear identities or dates. The item reads like a damaged police or court note with partial details and no coherent actions proven.

Plays Ball Drops Deg at Vedorton Convoy of Duty

Aged 44, the individual named Marrlon Tartrieh fallen desord after acts aboard the convoy of duty at Vedorton. The report notes the event on the battlefield context and the implied pay deviation in the weary outing.

Bath Vedorton

Mason Cley Hobbery and Theheo Producc Case Noted

A report describes a daytime incident involving Mason Cley Hobbery and Theheo Producc with about $200 missing. The event details indicate a theft occurred during morning hours, with authorities or observers noting the loss and the individuals involved.

Mason Marc

Death notices for George M. Ken and George L. Coleman

George M. Ken, 88, died at home in Dea Moinua after a service of paralysis. George L. Coleman, despondent over ill health, committed suicide at a drug stone in Lockridge, Jefferson County, on Sunday morning by taking poison.

George M. Ken Ceearge Mathes Oeker Uegeand Medttee Ategean Geo. L. Coleman George L. Coleman Lockridge Jefcrean County Mryuhoing

Fragmentary historical chronology of events and dates

A garbled list of dates and events covers various years and places including battles, political changes, inaugurations, and notable deaths. The text attempts to link items such as Sempach, Kings Bridge engagement, Washington as capital, early schools, Monterey bombardment, Mexico peace, Denmark’s guarantee, and other 19th century occurrences with inconsistent spellings and missing context. Some entries mention individuals and institutions but lack coherent narrative.

Peter Theo Sempach Champlain Quatins LidAe Peter Chaimoe Kings Bridge Sakanes “Conn Washington United States America Lelington Mass Sloat United Stat’s Navy Monterey Mexico Denmark England France Prussia Sweden Filmore Giurgevo Iske Lord Cannes India Port Huron Sas Sadewa Perecory York Maasae Peek Chwelang Gray Ali St Ork Vasco da Gotta Crm Charleston Charleston, Woe Li Tung Chang Maude Viceroy of China, Voor Christ’s Codhes Cambridge Seumine San Francisco Kirkarld Ont

Parcs and university leaders discuss reform and liberty

A fragmented editorialized piece discusses President Weedtow and the challenge of separating the individual from collective life in modern civilization. It notes Gov. Warner naming Chase S. Osborn as Michigan regent and mentions commencements at Kansas State and lowa universities with speakers Wu Ting-Pung and Theodore Roosevelt Jr.

Parcs Weedtow Dvnnerton Tras Jenico Warner Chase S. Osborn Sautt Ste Marie Mich Unkleversity Michigan Porter White Macqnette Osborn K. PD Seale Te Eodore Roosevelt, Jr

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