Americans Land Olympic Events Hammer Throw Sheppard Wins
United States athletes collected podium finishes with hammer throw results and long run success as Sheppard claimed the victory in a closely watched event.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
13
England Does Well As Americans And Brits Lead Olympic Day
London July 14 Americans and Great Britain captured most laurels on the first major Olympic day with two golds each and several silvers and bronzes. Hammer record by John J Flynn and strong 1500m finish by M W Sheppard highlighted a day of foreign achievement and national pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
United States
United Kingdom
America
Canada
Australia
Belgium
Yankees
John J. Flanagan
Heated Remarks in Adams Trial Sparks Wells and Pinkertons
In a heated Adams trial session, witnesses clashed as Wells and Pinkerton detectives were brought into the proceedings, sharpening tensions and prompting courtroom decorum concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Judge Warns Jurors In Adams Trial After Night Session
Grand Junction Colo July 14 The state rests in the Adams murder trial without rebutting Steve Adams alibi. Judge Shackleford warns jurors not to consider Hilton statements about the Pinkerton agency. McParland and six assistants arrive with Warden Whitney to rearrest Adams if acquitted and possible charges linked to the Cripple Creek depot explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colo
Steve Adams
Adams
Arthur Collins
Telluride
Shackleford
Hilton
Pinkerton Detective Agency
James McParland
Whitney
Idaho State Penitentiary
Independence Depot
Cripple Creek
North American editors held on nominal bail
Philadelphia July 14 four editors and three cartoonists of the North American were held in nominal bail for trial after warrants charging criminal libel against Mayor Reyburn. A two minute magistrate hearing admitted the publication. Rudolph Blankenburg, noted independent Republican reformer, furnished bail for the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Reyburn
Rudolph Blankenburg
Dynamiter Claudians Confesses In Gallagher Dynamite Case
San Francisco July 14 John Claudians the Greek youth who admitted implicating himself in the Oakland dynamiting at James L Gallagher residence is held in city prison with access restricted. Police seek his brother Peter Claudians who allegedly received part of a promised $5 000, explanation given that failure to get the money prompted the confession. District Attorney Langdon says Claudians is among those implicated in the Gallagher attack and that authorities seek who enlisted him and funded the crime while efforts continue to locate Peter and uncover the backers behind the plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Claudians
Oakland
James L. Gallagher
Peter Claudians
Langdon
James Gallagher
Abraham Ruef
Gallagher
Claudians
Small Boat Capsizes Drowns Eight-Year-Old in Flathead Lake
Special Dispatch to the Standard Kalispell July 14 A squall on Flathead lake overturned a small steamer named the Undine near South Flathead river. The 8-year-old daughter of Willard Hill drowned. The boat, owned by the Helena Gun club, had raspberries for delivery at Somers. Mr Hill leased and loaded the boat. Survivors clung to the keel until the wind eased four hours later and were rescued by a gasoline launch at Somers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Kalispell
Flathead Lake
Undine
Willard Hill
Helena Gun Club
South Flathead River
Hill
Somers
SAYS JAPAN IS SINCERE IN PROMISES OF PEACE
Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien arrives in San Francisco from Tokio aboard the Korea liner and says there is no basis for doubt about Japan's sincerity in keeping peace and demonstrating amity. He plans a European return trip after a week at Grand Rapids home and a stop in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
San Francisco
Thomas J. O'Brien
Tokio
Pacific Mail
Korea
O'Brien
United States
Copenhagen
Europe
East
Grand Rapids
Mich
New York
St. Francis Hotel
Associated Press
Campaign Cash Question Moves Forward in Bryan Plan
Fairview Nebraska July 14 The Democratic National Committee meeting with William J Bryan and J W Kern at Fairview set up an 11 member sub committee to name a chairman and to adopt a resolution pushing public campaign contributions The plan would require publication of all contributions above a set threshold with a maximum of 10000 dollars and a minimum of 100 dollars The sub committee could consider Atwood as campaign manager and Bryan emphasized no candidate should sit on the sub committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
William J. Bryan
J. W. Kern
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Kan
Denver
Atwood
Bryan
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Taggart
Indiana
Hall
Nebraska
Mack
New York
Osborne
Wyoming
Greene
Rhodes Island
Ryan
Wisconsin
Daniels
Wade
Iowa
Tomlinson
Alabama
Cole
California
Brady
Oklahoma
D. J. Campau
Michigan
Tom L. Johnson
Urey Woodson
Ollie James
Mr. Atwood
Democratic Party
Kern
Holland 15 Chosen Ruler of the Elks
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks elected officers in Dallas. Grand exalted ruler Rush L. Holland of Colorado Springs named. others include John G. Shea Hartford and A. M. McElwee Fort Worth. Los Angeles to host 1909 convention amid contested bids, with reports on lodge growth and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Tex
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Rush L. Holland
Colorado Springs
Colo
John G. Shea
Hartford
Minnesota
Alfred T. Knolley
Los Angeles
Charles E. Sweet
Dowagiac
Mich
A. M. McElwee
Fort Worth
Grand Inner Guard
A. M. Taylor
St. Augustine
Thomas G. Phalen
Memphis
Democrats Slate Candidates At South Dakota Convention
South Dakota Democrats met in Rapid City and elected Andrew Olsen as temporary chairman. The convention adjourned to Wednesday to name candidates for state offices besides governor and lieutenant governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid City
S. D
Andrew Olsen
Days Are Ready for Convention
Officials announce that attendees have reserved rooms and conferences will proceed as planned. Hotels report full occupancy blocks set aside for delegates, with logistics coordinated for transportation and dining during the event.
Prohibition Party Sees 17 Presidential Candidates at Columbus
Seventeen names appear on the presidential ballot as the Prohibition national convention gathers in Columbus Ohio with about 1500 delegates and visitors in town. Nostalgic processions include a water wagon and a mule symbol. platform drafts aim to curb liquor traffic and urge temperance across parties while considering woman suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Union Station
Missouri
Memorial Hall
Charles B. Jones
Chicago
Robert P. Patton
Illinois
Committee On
Mystery surrounds death of Hazel Drew in Teals pond
Troy New York July 14 continuing investigation deepens the mystery of 19 year old Hazel Drew found in Teal's pond with skull crushed and corset string tied about the neck. Officials insist murder is certain but offer no motive or suspect as clues run thin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Hazel Drew
Teal's Pond
Nurse in Kendall Town Found Heir of Grover Cleveland
Miss Mary Hastings, a Kendall Montana hospital nurse, was revealed as a beneficiary of Grover Cleveland. She inherits 3000 dollars from the late president's estate. Hastings is Anna Hastings daughter, Cleveland’s sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Mont
Mary Hastings
Grover Cleveland
Miss Hastings
Anna Hastings
Cleveland
Grader killed by lightning on Bitter Root Valley road
A severe electrical storm in Bitter Root valley, Hamilton, results in the death of grader George Coleman of Bitter Root Valley Irrigation. He was struck on the head while walking toward Hamilton. a mule and a cow at ditch camps were also killed. Coleman, about 30, was single, recently arrived, and his mother in Franklin, DL, is notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitter Root Valley
The
Standard
Hamilton
George Coleman
Bitter Root Valley Irrigation Company
Jennie Hosier
Coleman
Franklin, DL
Corvallis
George Pringle
Missoula
Corvallig
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Pinkerton Detectives
Gument
Wells
General Wells
Pinkerton
Hogg
Dynamiter
James L
Buncoed
Him
Democratic Committee
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis
Rock Island Road
ELKS
Colorado
John K. Tener
Charleroi
Grand Lodge
Edward Leach
Grand Trustees
South Dakota
Democrats
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
Joseph P. Tracy
Detroit
Fred W. Wheeler
New England
Daniel R. Sheen
Fred L. Manneriere
Samuel A. Artman
Artman
Montana
MR. Cleveland
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