Bryan Kern Ticket Officially Named At Denver Democratic Nominating
The Democratic National Convention in Denver completed its work by nominating John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president and William Jennings Bryan for president. Kern secured the ticket after a display of widespread support, with several rivals withdrawing and acclamation urged. Bryan was nominated on the first ballot with 892 votes amid a thunderous demonstration, and the convention adjourned sine die.
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Denver
John Worth Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Kern
Colorado
Thomas
Charles A. Towne
New York
Connecticut
Archibald McNeill
Georgia
Clark Nowel
George Gray
Delaware
John Mitchell
Illnois
Towne
Bryan
Howell
McNeill
I Kern Capenblaas
Bryan Winson
United States
Gray
Johnson
William J. Bryce
Japan’s Labor Exclusion Clause Sparks Democratic Debate
The Denver Democratic convention platform includes a clause favoring the exclusion of Asiatic laborers, provoking surprise and displeasure among some, with claims it infringes Japan’s treaty rights and contradicts humanity. Observers think most Democrats are not anti Japanese and that the clause appeases labor elements.
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Denver
United States
Tokyo
Japan
America
Atlantic Fleet Moves Toward Honolulu In Calm Voyage
The Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Sperry nears Honolulu in a squadron formation at ten knots. The battleship Nebraska, quarantined in San Francisco for scarlet fever, is closing the gap and will arrive soon after the main fleet. Honolulu's wireless station heard Sperry's messages relayed by Nebraska. Locals expect extensive entertainment and transport to greet the ships during their weeklong port stay.
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Sperry
Honolulu
Connecticut
Nebraska
San Francisco
Admiral Sperry
Obaldia Elected President in Panama Elections
Panama elections concluded peacefully with Senor Obaldia winning the presidency unopposed after Ricardo Arias withdrew. Voters registered a decisive show of support as crowds paraded with a band, illustrating a rare harmony between former Arias supporters and Obaldia backers.
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Panama
Senor Obaldia
United States
Amador
Ricardo Arias
Ubaldia
Obaldia
Republic
Arias
Life Term for Mrs Stewart in Kansas Child Murders
Mollie Stewart convicted by a Ottawa Kansas jury of the murder of Jane Schneck and given a life sentence. The case links to Frank Schneck, husband of the victim, in the Feb 3 1907 Centropolis killings of his wife Mia and their two children. Schneck allegedly plotted with Stewart who was married with a family.
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Mollie Stewart
Ottawa
Kan
Jane Sehneck
Stewart
Frank Schneck
Kansas
Mia Schneck
Centropolis
Schneck
Mrs
Dun's Review of Trade Reports Modest Gains and Summer Dullness
Dun's Review of Trade notes small net gains in commercial progress with favorable reports yet overall midsummer dullness remains unusually intense. Weekly activity grows in manufacturing and orders for fair goods arrive too late for on time delivery at specified dates.
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Dun
Rg, Dun & Co
Pharmacy Board Members Beaten by Mob in Buffalo
Frank Eggleston and C. B. Gunnell of Evanston members of the Wyoming state board of pharmacy were assaulted by a mob in Buffalo after two local druggists were arrested for selling morphine without a physician's prescription.
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Pharmacy Board
Frank Eggleston
C. B. Gunnell
Evanston
Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy
Buffalo
Elks Convention Opens In Dallas With Parade Of Delegates
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks opens its annual convention in Dallas Texas with parades by marching clubs and bands from Los Angeles Detroit and Austin. A southern dinner for Grand Lodge members fills Machinery Hall as committees and delegates tour fairgrounds and discuss the 1909 convention location amid strong bids from Detroit and Los Angeles.
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Benevolet” and Protective Order of Elks
Dallas
Tex
Los Angeles
Detroit
Austen
Beaumont
Fairgrounds
Grand Lodge
Fair Grounds
America
Southland
Taft Study Of Parties As He Prepares Acceptance Speech
At Hot Springs Virginia Taft reviews Democratic and Republican platforms and candidate speeches to craft his acceptance address for the Cincinnati nomination. He will focus on injunctions, a debated issue, to state his clear position. Senator Warner’s notification speech will last about ten minutes and the acceptance letter will elaborate later.
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Congress
Republican Party
Manopollen
Interstate Commerce Commission
Navy
Civil Service
Graciog Lunda
Mmigration
Hot Springs
Cincinnati
W. H. Taft
Hla
Taft
Warner
President Roosevelt Congratulates Riflemen Victory
President Roosevelt sends hearty congratulations to the American riflemen in England. Lt. Albert S. Jones, secretary of the National Rifle Association, received the telegram recognizing the team's excellent performance and extending official praise.
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England
Albert S. Jones
National Rifle Association of America
Roosevelt
Chicago Grain and Provisions Trading and Closing Quotations
Weather-driven advances in wheat on the Chicago exchange sent futures higher with July at 91 1/2 cents and September at 91 1/2?. corn and oats rose modestly while provisions gained. South Omaha livestock reports show mixed cattle and hog prices with overall gains in hogs and sheep receipts and values.
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Chicago
Northwest
Chicago Live Stock Prices and Receipts Summary
Cattle receipts 25 000 with steer prices 6.50 to 8.25 cows 3.00 to 5.76 heifers 1.50 to 6.90 calves 5.40 to 6.60 stockers 3.75 to 4.30. Hogs receipts 33 000 strong market with heavy shipping 6.45 to 7.05 butchers 6.90 to 7.05 tight mixed 6.70 to 6.80 porkers 6.30 to 6.90 packing 5.75 to 6.90 pigs 4.00 to 6.25. Sheep receipts 18 000 strong with ewes 4.50 to 4.90 lambs 5.00 to 7.00 yearlings 4.30 to 5.76.
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South Omaha
Texas
Chicago
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Live Stock Commission Company
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Newberry’s Hardware Co
Dierks Lumber & Coal Co
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Aliance Art Studio
Alliance
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