James backs Clark for Democratic nomination in 1908 race
Senator elect Ollie James declares Champ Clark the best choice for president and says Clark’s selection as House Speaker would bring national victory. He praises Clark’s record, anti trust stance, labor support, and direct elections, while noting Bryan’s influence and informal party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. James
Bryan
Clark
Louisville
Miesuchiu-lea Tuchinn
Wiys
Brean Deonewrats
Kate Tives
Lam
Yaa Eee
Chatiyerir
Ile
Mr Bryan
Jader Parker
Payne-Aldrich Tart
Ami
Democratic Party
Missouri
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Chamy Chirk
Old Kentucky
Lie
Middle West
Champ Clark
Diverse late 19th century US and world news items
Bernard Newman of Loma North Dakota dies from choking on beeb steak. Welsh church disestablishment bill passes second reading in Commons. Susie Wiseler elected mayor of Dayton Wyoming on independent ticket. Women form majorities in voting. House passes bill expanding horse power over banks. Yukon valley roars with fur trade for 200 miles. Forest fires rage nationwide. Mrs. Frank J Mackey, longtime Anglo American social leader, dies in London. House exchequer committee delays Nelson meat inspection inquiry. Robbery and assault cases in Pueblo and Mount Vernon. Giolitti announces Italian victory over Turkish forces on Rhodes. Anthracite miners near ratifying agreement. Bootlegging sentences in Mount Vernon. Dr Karl von Buck claims tuberculosis serum. Huck and Goetler acquitted in Chicago murder case. Stepless streetcars to be adopted. 140 new cars ordered. American Bible Society reports record volumes issued. Railway government partnership discussed. Los Angeles murder victim identified as Katherine Pillon. Detroit baseball strike over Cobb suspension. Mrs J W Mitchell dies in Pierre after news shock. Farmers’ grain dealers form northern compact. Army appropriation bill advances. cavalry provisions debated. San Diego vigilantes condemned. I W W campaign criticized. Denver girl’s dream fuels Denver church scandal apologies sought. The Rev G F Johnson linked to alleged rumors. dream confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yukon Valley
Ble Salmon
Stuart City
Frank J. Mackey
England
London
Giolitti
Amegelio
Rhodes
Wright
John Weber
Patrick Smith
Mount Vernon
Otto Laswell
American Bible Society
Winchell
Prisco Aystum
Peoria
Los Angeles
Katherine Pillon
Chicago
L J. Dillon
Detroit American League Baseball Club
Philadelphia
Ban Johnsen
League
Ty" Cobb
New York
J. W. Mitchell
Sully County
South Dakota
St. Mary's Hospital
Pierre
James Coleman
Minneapolis
Farmers’ Grain Dealers’ Associations
Minnesota
North
Nebraska
Ilinois
Iowa
Clark Always Faithful in Pike County Campaign Aid
Ex Governor Campbell says Champ Clark has voted Democratic for nearly forty years in Pike County and never scratched a ticket. He notes Clark was defeated in 1904 and supported Bryan in 1896, starting speaking tours in hard times and borrowing money to pay railroad fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
March
Robert A. Campbell
Iys
Champ Clark
Pike County
Campbell
Clark
Congress
Bryan
Mayor Gaynor Friend of The Children and Fireworks Cheer
An article praises Mayor Gaynor for his informal ties with schoolchildren and his tolerant stance on fireworks and bonfires. It notes his willingness to allow Fourth of July firecrackers while balancing safety concerns and public order. The piece portrays him as a beloved, approachable leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aod
Local notes and travels around Canton district
Miss Leah Lemmon returns home to Pelmont from visit with uncle G H Clayton. Alliance visitors include Mr and Mrs Arthur Wright and EK IL Hawkins. Insurance canvassing by John Snoddy of Alliance. Henry Winton dance draws large crowd. Clark Hickey returns from Gretna. Motor and well news plus local births and illness updates. Community events include a Henry Winton social and Homestead Sunday school planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Lemmon
G. H. Clayton
Pelmont
Clark Hickey
Gretna
Miss Gussie
Fred. Davison
Hemingford
Clark
Mayor Gaynor Advises Clerk On Duty Hours
A New York City clerk protested after being kept at work past 4 PM, claiming civil service rules. Mayor Gaynor replied that he should do everything asked, work from sunrise to sunset, and strive to advance by full effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
New York
Gaynor
Civil Service
Commission
W. J. Gaynor
Berea ball nine in good shape ready for business
Mrs W M Hockins on the sick Wat Bert Dickenson and family visited H Welse last Monday. Joan Rehder visited with the Knapp boys last Monday and returned to work Tuesday. The Berea ball nine has the diamond in good shape and is now ready for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hockins
Bert Dickenson
H. Welse
Joan Rehder
Knapp Boys
Berea
Dipping at the vat and social events at local homes
The article sketches a week of social gatherings at a company vat with dinners at Charles Thompson's home and a weeklong picnic by Mevdeme, June, Eugene Rentfro, Mrs J T Newton, and Misses Ruby Ce and Viola Grittiieh. It notes Mies Stuckey managing the Abbot Etuckey store while broker Asa Wes conducts business in All ance. Sunday activities include a Congregational church children’s day and visits among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thompson
Mevdeme
June
Eugene Rentfro
J. T. Newton
Ruby Ce
Viola Grittiieh
Mies Poly Stacky
Abbot Etuckey
Asa Wes
Allance
Mies Stuckey
Marriage notice for Mire Lulu Cotsen and Charles Bingham
A fragmentary society note indicates Mire Lulu Cotsen and Charles Bingham were wed on a Tuesday in a small ceremony. The text is garbled but suggests they are among a set of couples tied to a local party or celebrations around the Fourth of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Lulu Cotsen
Charles
Bingham
Double Frost Hits Ki Carson Buffalo Ranch Show in Alliance
A local piece describes a Ki Carson Buffalo Ranch Wild West show in Alliance that drew poorly. It claims the event “beat a frost on the people,” as turnout was low despite crowds often flocking to standard circuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Tell Us About It Local News Prompt
The article invites readers to share observations and unusual events for publication. It emphasizes cooperation, reporting visitors, travel plans, and any deviations from daily routines to inform the public.
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William Mitchell
Attorney At Law
First National Bank
NEB
H. M. Bullock
F. M. Broome
Necaiver
U & Land
Opera House Block Alliance
Bruce Wilcox
Mall U Specialty
LS Land Office Building Alliance
H. H. Bellwood
Holsten’s
ORIE
F.J. Petersen
Drs
Coppernoll
Geo. J. Hand
C. H. Churchill
J. E. Moore
Fletcher Bloc
H. A. Copley
Sant Iron
Alliance National Hant
J. P. Hazard
Oliver McEuen
Hemingford, Nebr
Harry P. Coursey
Phone 64 Alliance
NEBR
DR. D. FE. Tyler
OPERA
Ohn Snoddy, Pres
May Snoddy
Sec
Treas
Nelson Fletcher Fire Insurance Agency
Geo. S&. Gadsby
James
Kentucky
Wilson
Texas
Jack Garver
New Jersey
Jamen
Bernard Newman
Loma
N. D
Susie Wiseler
Dayton
Wyo
House
Horse “Money Trust” Committee
Karl von Buck
Asheville
N. C
Chicago Medical Society
Regina Huck
William Goetler
Nellie
Shonts
Interborough Vines
Senate
Weinstock
Johnson
San Diego
Industrial Workers of the World
Denver
G. F. Johnson
Rockford
G. A. Young
A. C. Lenfgren
Free Swedish Church of
New York City
Theig
Thom
Maytor
Ridlids Aavyr
Oop
Mrs
Arthur Wright
John Snoddy
Chas, Hall and
R. L. Shelter
Powell
J. FE. McCart
McCook
J. F
Henry Winton
Fergusons
Canton
Hamptons’ Ranch
True Miller
Ea Hickey
Lavy and
Hazel
George Jones
Henry Wintem
Will Phillips
He Springs
J. J. March
R. A. Hummel
Joan Hickey, Sr
Grevna
le Jobo Hockey
Jew B
The
Homestead Sunday School
Co. E. Smith
Bunda
John Vowel
W. M
Herbert
P. J. Knapp
Lillie Carson
A. J. Gaghagan
Janes Trueblood
Scott
Quaker Valley
Mr. Robbins
Miss Nettle Beck
Doctor Haworth
Edwin Owen
Allen Jamison
Wm. Howe
Alton Robbins
Mrs. Robinson
Wttle
Mr. Aml Mire
Farley
Worth Jones
James Jamie An
Owen
Leo Haworth
Ellsworth
Berea News
Ooogoo A
Sanday
Congregational Church
Misa Anna Becker
John
Delia Breckner
Sonday Afernoon
Beulah Wiley
William Countryman
Bill Chase
George Breckner
Mira
Gibson
Groodmother
Rentfro
J. M. Fro Faynday
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