Gompers to Back Bryan in Campaign Union Talks
Samuel Gompers president of the AFL and head of about 3 000 000 affiliated voters will support William J Bryan in the coming presidential race. He denied plans to speak publicly, saying his role is to back the platform and labor demands rather than campaign from a stump. Bryan greeted Gompers after a 15 minute interview at Fairview Nebraska with labor leaders Morrison and Duncan present. Indiana figures forecast Bryan victory by 10 000 votes and a possible rush of Roosevelt Republicans to the Bryan list.
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Fairiew
Lincoln
Neb
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Gompars
Fairview
Bryan
Gompers
Denver
Frank Morrison
Federation
James Duncan
Kern
Bryan Station
Mr. Bryan
Abram Simmons
John E. Osborne
State Central Committee
Indiana
U.S. Jackson
Chicago
Senate
Prohibitionist Attacks Women as Drinkers
A prohibition advocate denounces women drinkers amid temperance rhetoric. The claim targets perceived intemperance and calls for moral scrutiny of female consumption during the era.
Taft to Express Views on Injunction Planes
Taft begins work on his Cincinnati acceptance speech by studying Democratic and Republican platforms. Injunctions loom large as a campaign issue, with Democrats criticizing his bench record. Taft plans forceful, unmistakable statements on the topic. Senator Warner will deliver a brief notification speech under ten minutes. The full acceptance letter will address public questions later.
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Hot Springs
Cincinnati
W. H. Taft
Taft
Warner
Hitchcock Directing Fight From New York
Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the Republican National Committee, named quarters in the Metropolitan Life Building New York and announced the active campaign would begin August 1 with headquarters open. He said he will spend most of the time in New York directing the effort, with Taft delaying speeches until after September 1 and Sherman expected in Utica the following day.
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New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Metropolitan Life
Hitchcock
Taft
Hot Springs
Noted Chilean philanthropist dies leaving fortune to charity
Santiago reports Senor Frederico Varalo a leading philanthropist and wealthy Chilean dies today. He leaves the bulk of his large fortune to charity.
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Santiago
Chile
Senor
Frederico Varalo
Butte Police Corruption Probe Continues With Key Witnesses
In a police court hearing the investigation into Butte police troubles moves toward closure as Officers Larkin and Morrissey are set to be examined alongside Swede Murphy. Murphy denies Sharp's charges and accuses two detectives Bates and Williams, with remarks on the lieutenant’s fitness.
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Butte
Larkin
Morrissey
Murphy
George Sharp
W. E. Carroll
Fitschen
Sharp
Matt Canning
John P. Murphy
Watkin
McMillan
Cyrus Noble
Schilling
Mr. Carroll
Bates and Williams
Horner tragedy deepens as mother-in-law wounds dentist
In Northport New York July 13 Mrs Eastley T Horner shot and wounded Dr James Waddell Simpson a dentist from New York near the Horner home. The bullet lodged in his liver and he was taken to Roosevelt hospital where doctors fear for his recovery. Simpson says he went to discuss a divorce and was shot after he asked Mrs Horner to open the door. Mrs Horner claims justification and says his visits at the house were unwelcome.
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Northport
N. Y
James Waddell Simpson
New York
Eastley T. Horner
Simpson
Horner
Roosevelt Hospital
Dr. Simpson
Two Americans Win In Olympic Opening
Rain hindered the opening of the fourth international Olympic games at Shepherds Bush. In the 1500 metres the Americans shone with Melvin W. Sheppard of New York club winning in 4:05 and J. P. Halstead close behind, edging out rivals including G Butterfield. J. P. Sullivan and Lightbody also performed strongly in earlier heat, while M. G. Hallows set a surprising two second record drop.
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London
Shepherd's Bush
Melvin W. Sheppard
G. Butterfield
J. P. Sullivan
Sullivan
Boy saved by grandmother after rattlesnake bite
In Billings Montana a four year old boy, son of Mrs Foley, stepped on a rattler and was bitten on the foot. His grandmother sucked the wound and he was carried to town twelve miles for medical care. Doctors dressed the bite and he rests easily, expected to live.
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The
Standard
Billings
Buchanan Coleman
Koreans Gather in Denver Church for War Tactics Talks
Secret service men watched the Korean patriotic convention at Grace Methodist Church in Denver on July 13 amid fears navigated to learn army and war tactics for freeing Korea from Japanese rule. No evidence supported the claim in today’s proceedings.
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Denver
Secret Service
Chapel of Grace Methodist Church
Hearing on Montana ore rates set for Wednesday
In Helena on July 138, a large audience is expected for the hearing on ore rates. The Montana Mining Association has engaged T. J. Waisa to represent miners before the state railroad commission, with all railroads to be represented by their attorneys.
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The
Standard
Helena
Montana
Montana Mining Association
T. J. Waisa
State Railroad Commission
Prohibition Convention Opens With Single Issue Fight
At Columbus Ohio the state prohibition convention opened with Temporary Chairman H L Peeke leading a debate over one issue, prohibition, denouncing woman suffrage and praising George B Cox. Delegates include bearded men and some women alternates. districts select candidates for Congress. Debate over the anti saloon league expected to stay peaceful ahead of the national convention. News notes the race for the presidential nomination with Seaborn Wright strong but undecided, Rev S H Taft criticizing support for Taft, and funds in the national committee’s war chest reach $30 000.
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Columbus
Ohio
H. L. Peeke
Sandusky
Peeke
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Wyoming
Anti-Saloon League
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Prohibition
Congress
Charles R. Jones
Chicago
Seaborn Wright
Georgia
Wright
Indiana
Hanly
Glenn
North Carolina
Charles B. Littlefield
Maine
National Committee
South
Jones
William J Bryan on The Presidency and Checks and Balances
Bryan argues in Collier's July issue that presidential power is limited by checks and balances. He describes shared responsibility with Congress, veto constraints, and the need for moral courage and broad sympathy for the public. He favors a strong cabinet and cooperative governance.
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New York
William J. Bryan
Collier's Weekly
Mr. Bryan
Senate
House
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