Denver hosts Democratic National Convention opening
Denver July 1 The Democratic National Convention opened with Thomas Taggart chairing. Urey Woodson read the call as officials were announced, and Theodore Bell spoke to enthusiastic applause. The auditorium featured elaborate red white and blue decorations, huge star displays, multiple shields and portraits of Washington Jefferson and Jackson, with extensive bunting and electric lighting across Fifteenth through Seventeenth Streets, showcasing Denver hospitality.
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Denver
Democratic Rational Convention
Thomas Taggart
National Committee
James J. Keane
Wyoming
America
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Committee On Rules
Theodore A. Bell
California
Edwin Belton
Washington, D. C
John I. Martin
Missoni
J. G. Fenn
Indiana
Eugene W. Sullivan
L. D
George Washington
Hig Country
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Bunting
Waditorium
Auditania
Seventeenth
West Fifteenth
Committee On Illumination
Lid Sitters Predict Summer at Washington
Washington column notes the president’s absence opens the lid to a cabinet hiring drift. Secretary Straus assumes the post for the summer, while Rout, Bacon, Bonaparte and Metcalf depart or stay away. Garfield to Hawaii, Cortelyou likely on Long Island, Wilson in Washington, Wright moving from war, and Taft successor Straus guarding the “lid” until relief arrives.
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Tashington
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Rout
Bacon
State Department
Bonaparte
Sacy
Washington
Uattmore
Lenox
Mays
Metcalf
California
Meyer
St. Lawrence
Garfield
Hawaii
Cortelyoan
Wilson
Iowa
Wright
Taft
War Department
Straus
Picturesque Hungarian Princess Arrives in Washington
The picturesque Hungarian born Princess Paraghy travels with a large entourage including three maids and numerous animals such as a dog, guinea pigs, wolves, an ibis, a falcon and an alligator family. They stay in a grand suite at the Wizard hotel with a balcony requested by the Princess, who previously visited Washington in February amid local interest over a rumored painting of the president.
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Rincess Vilma
Paragiy
Allache
Marshal
Bitter
Wizard
Hot Springs
Tire
Lhe
Madame
Mme, la Princess Paraghy
Nice
Washington
Pretty Society Belle Studying Bugs Isopod Expert in Washington
Washington society figure Miss Huaryict Richardson leads a dual life as a renowned isopod expert at the Smithsonian and as a socialite of Wyoming Avenue. Born into wealth, she balances research mornings at the institution with gala evenings, writing monographs on North American isopods and collaborating with noted scientists while maintaining her high society status.
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Washington
Huaryict Richardson
Miss Richardson
Smithsonism Institution
North America
American Men of Science
Harriet Richardson
Wyoming Avenue
N. W
C. G. F Richardson
Societly
Vassar
C. W. Richardson
Smithsonian Institution
Hng
Harriman
Ahtska
Paris
Scientifl Kfe
Miss Wichardson
Seil
Sig
Dy. Thomas Scott
Aberdern
A. M. Monnan
London
Uncle Sam Starts a Crusade on Flies
The agriculture department launches a fly census to link pests with typhoid and typhoid fever. Entomologists count, examine, and test flies captured in Washington and Pittsburgh, with the largest single count reaching 2,600 at a Potomac arsenal site.
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Uncle Sam
Ynclm Sam
Ila
Agrigustmal Department
Health Department
Lucunder
Washington
Pitsburg
Ord
Twosward
Department of Agriculure
United States Arsenal
Potomac River
Fly
Great “Fly Center
Piltsbarg
Truth and Quality Laxatives Argument Ad
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a reliable laxative for personal and family use. It claims cleansing and gentle action without debilitation and notes physicians approve its ingredient parts. It warns to buy the genuine product from the California Fig Syrup Co. via leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Jumping at a Conclusion In Village Matrimonial Gossip
In a cottage talk a caustic elder mocks hasty marriages. A listener jokes about long courtships, claiming hers lasted nineteen years before marriage. The exchange ends with a quip about understanding before marrying and the crowd’s light banter.
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Bilid
Senator Beveridge Recalls Adams County Tale at Gathering
In a private gathering Senator Beveridge told a tale about Judge Blank’s illness in Adams County. The doctor visited regularly as the judge worsened, and on the morning after a call the doctor asked about the master’s temperature, to which the builder replied the night had seen it higher, not lower.
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Beveridge
Adams County
San Francisco
Origin and spread of bells in early church history
The text notes bells likely originated in China with ancient use to drive away evil spirits and storms. European records describe bells repelling devils from believers, linking bells to churches. Bella appears in Europe by the sixth century, but widespread western church adoption occurred around the eighth century.
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China
Europe
Wife Convinced Drinks Postum Over Coffee Health Tale
A reader recounts switching from coffee to Postum after alarming health symptoms. She notes dizziness and heart palpitations from coffee, followed by relief and family adoption of Postum prepared per directions. The letter ends with praise for Postum and a claim of improved well being.
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William Jennings Bryan
Husband
Ilsman
Coffe
Itas
Chusitind
Calfes
Amy Tishaud
Pugtum Co
Mich
Wellville
Pres
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