McCombs Elected Democratic National Committee Chairman
William F. McCombs of New York was chosen to chair the Democratic National Committee and to appoint a nine member campaign committee. Joseph E. Davies was elected secretary, with John J. Martin re elected sergeant-at-arms as the party plans headquarters and a national treasury, likely in New York, after consulting with Governor Wilson. The committee adopted a resolution praising Democratic prospects and urging unity among voters nationwide.
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William , F. McCombs
New York
Woodrow Wilson
Democratic National Committee
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Wilson
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Robert 8. Hudspeth
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Young man injured in thrilling dash near Red Lodge
Whitney Herford son of attorney J B Herford of Billings sustained severe injuries after a runaway auto on the steep Red Lodge to Washoe hill. The vehicle driven by William De Gormo of Laurel lost brakes and crashed into a ditch after a perilous half mile, ejecting Herford 60 feet from the windshield. He remained unconscious for an hour before regaining consciousness on a train journey home.
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Laurel
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Late Testimony Favors Darrow in Franklin Race
A late testimony appears to favor Darrow over Franklin in a heated contest. Unclear details limit precise vote counts and candidate positions.
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Darrow Defense Witnesses Describe Franklin Bribe Talks
Trial testimony from Venice postmaster Pirotte and others recount Franklin admitting money was used to bribe juror Lockwood. Darrow clashed with the district attorney as witnesses claimed Franklin discussed aiding Darrow and evading charges. Additional testimonies touched on Franklin’s statements about pleading guilty and eliminating foes to affect the McNamara case.
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United States Marshals Office
Adam Dixon Warner
McNamana
John Musgrove
Tom L. Johnson
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Carl F. White
Colonel Indorsed But No Third Party
Seattle July 15 Roosevelt Republicans in Washington held a conference to denounce Taft and back Roosevelt electors while opposing a separate state ticket. Debates filled the afternoon as Galvanized by the resolutions the state campaign committee was instructed to proceed with Roosevelt electors. B C Snyder of Seattle chaired the Roosevelt committee.
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Taft
Chicago
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Roosevelt club of Utah aims to organize state ticket
A motion to organize a progressive party in Utah has been set for Provo on July 27. The Roosevelt Club of Utah issued the call for a state ticket at the upcoming convention.
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New Brand of Zeal Consumes Orozco
Juarez Mexico July 15 General Pasquial Orozco Jr denies peace talks with the government and dismisses alleged amnesty offers as propaganda. He portrays rebels as bandits and says government victories are mere skirmishes. General Nez Salazar met with Orozco Jr to review the Northwestern railroad situation and denied plans to seize Agua Prieta as a port of entry.
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Eight Hours for Women Protests by Employers
San Francisco July 15 State Labor Commissioner John P McLaughlin warns labor unions that an attack on the eight hour law for women will arise at the next state legislative session. He says preliminary organizing is underway as employers seek repeal or modification to erode the statute.
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Butte Man First to Sleep in Helena’s New Hotel
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that a Butte man named Tummery slept on the first floor of Helena’s new hotel after a night’s lodging. A police officer woke him, and he reacted with indignation, believing he was in his room in Butte. He demanded the foreman of the Gagnon mice be telephoned to secure release, then realized he was in Helena.
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Terrible Assault by Negro Criminal in Helena
A colored man with a criminal record shot and killed Mary Anderson, his mother in law, and wounded his wife and her 7 year old daughter. Washington fled after the crime, with warrants issued for his arrest. He had come to Helena with the Twenty fourth infantry and had previously served terms for burglary and stabbing a street car conductor.
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Jo Washington
State’ Penitentiary
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Montana Merchants Protest Schedules With Interstate Commission
Special Dispatch to the Standard Washington reports the Montana Merchants Association alleging the Northern Pacifi c railroad has not reduced rates as decreed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. The group argues price differentials from Spokane to Minneapolis and Helena to Spokane are excessive and seeks adjusted schedules from Spokane to St Paul and Duluth with proposed lower rates and overcharge reparations for the past two years.
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Victim Named in La Grange Collision Death
Special Dispatch to the Standard Billings July 15 Mr and Mrs J C O Donnell of this city are grandparents of Francis A Barclay a year old boy killed at La Grange Til Sunday in a collision of Burlington passenger trains. Young Barclay and his mother visited here two weeks ago and the boy was returning to their home in New York He was a student at Notre Dame.
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J. C. ‘Donnell
Francis A. Barclay
Soldiers in Camp at Fort Harrison
Montanas force trains in a Fort Harrison encampment under Col Wilson with 1100 officers and men from the Second regiment and Fourteenth infantry. The program includes battalion drills, a regimental review by the western US Army inspector general, and tactical maneuvers over several days culminating in a simulated contact engagement between two forces. Lioutenant Colonel Walsh commands the Second, with battalion leaders and staff listed. encampment officiaries include Gov Norris and Adjutant General Greenan among others.
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Clever Safe Cracking Sting At Francisco Saloon
A well-dressed young man entered a saloon on Francisco and, after buying a drink, robbed the safe. He forced entry, dynamited the strong box, and fled with $20 while the bartender slept in a back room. Oyster Bay reports Colonel Roosevelt will attend the national Progressive convention in Chicago on August 6, with a campaign swing to finish his speech before the convention.
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Work of Repair Began in Denver Headlines Riot Blocks
Denver street repair efforts started as rioting incidents disrupted traffic and daily life. Police reported clashes and arrests as crowds gathered near damaged blocks, while city services prepared to restore utilities and clear debris. Local officials urged calm and cooperation during the restoration period.
Denver flood sifts through Cherry Creek damage
Up to 100 men work repairing flood damage across Denver as city crews and banks of Cherry Creek aid in pumping basements and rescuing residents. The wholesale district and packing houses suffered extensive losses, with private property, crops, and irrigation damage estimated high. About 3,000 people homeless and a dozen missing, while officials plan to reroute Creek to join the South Platte. The flood, worst since 1864, prompts relief funds from the Chamber of Commerce and United Charities.
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Fred Hill
Lydia Bickford
Albert Clay
Rudolph Rain
Denver Chamber of Commerce
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IL Yelock
Olympic Event Standings Show United States Lead
The final standings list the United States with 80 points, Britain and Canada among the top nations in track and field. France Greece Italy Norway Denmark Russia Austria Hungary Belgium Austria and others follow with varied scores, highlighting a broad international performance.
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Africa
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Norway
Mormons Face Involved Role in Mexican Warfare
In Colonia Morelos and Colonia Oaxaca, Mormon settlers brace for clashes between federals and rebels as thousands from Arizona and New Mexico may offer aid. Colonists insist their homes remain neutral and have refused to supply either side. Reports depict abuses by federal troops. tension with armed colonists nearly sparked a confrontation. Later, Mexican authorities demand Mormon arms, which the colonists refuse to surrender, pledging to resist while assurances of protection arrive from Colonia officials.
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