First Ballot Shows Clark Strength at Democratic Convention
The Baltimore Democratic National Convention adjourned to four o’clock as 440 votes went to Clark and 824 to Wilson on the first ballot. Wilson appears favored to win the nomination while Clark’s strength is being tested for a potential dark horse breakthrough. Delegates from New York and Illinois shifted to Wilson, with Kern discussed as a third option by progressives. Dark horse talk grows as Gaynor’s New York vote is seen as a test for a later run.
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Bryan
O'Gorman
Ryan-Murphy
South Dakota
Tammany
New York
Sullivan
Illinois
Wang
Torsey
John W. Kern
Indiana
Goalip
Gnod Antion
Blackleg Attacks Spuds Across Season Fields
Oregon Agricultural College crop pest expert BP D Bailey notes Irish potato disease blackleg or blackstem appears this season in Oregon. The ailment, caused by bacteria, harms stems and tubers, reducing yields though not causing widespread rot yet. early symptoms include undersize plants and compact tops as the disease advances.
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D. Bailey
Oregon Agricultural College
Oregon
Disease in potatoes linked to infected tubers and seed stock
The article explains a potato ailment where tissue beneath the surface blackens and the plant wilts as sap flow is blocked. Bacteria survive in decaying tubers over winter and can spread when seed potatoes are mixed with clean ones, though careful handling and drying or formalin treatment can prevent spread. The bacteria may not persist in soil over winter, though this varies by climate in Western Oregon.
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Oregon
Pendleton Foreman Scalded In Standpipe Accident
Section foreman Dave Roberts of Mission narrowly survived a scalding incident at the Pendleton car yard. While forcing water into hot cinders, he was enveloped by steam and fell from a standpipe suffering a fractured collarbone and severe burns. He was taken to St. Anthony's hospital for treatment.
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Pendleton
Rerane
Dave Roberts
Mission
St. Anthony's Hospital
Robertsing
Roberta’ Ongers
Two Gustave Doré Sketches Stolen and Confiscated
A Doré tale recounts a sketch stolen in Iachi and blamed on theft, a confiscated book with a gold gemmed walking stick sent as a souvenir, and a Swiss episode where Doré won mayoral proof by sketching peasants in Lucerne. It also mentions Tennyson meeting Robertson and a light quip about beer.
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Gustave Dore
Iachi
Isehl
Dore
Vienna
Switzerland
Lucerne
M. Gustave Dore
New York Sun
Decatur's Daring Destruction of the Philadelphia
The article recounts Stephen Decatur's bold 1804 raid in Tripoli harbor to destroy the captured USS Philadelphia. With seventy men aboard the Intrepid and escort Siren, Decatur slipped past 24 enemy ships and 115 guns, boarding the Philadelphia and setting her ablaze within five minutes, earning praise from Admiral Nelson as the era's most daring act.
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Decatur
Congress
Constitution
Stephen
United States
France
Pasha
Tripoli
Mediterranean
Philadelphia
Decatur Win
Nelson
Algiers
Barron
Chicago News
Nevada Double Tragedy: Peasley and Barnhardt Die in Car
In Carson City Nevada a fatal pistol duel ends with Martin Earnhardt taunting Peasley. Peasley shoots Barnhardt through the heart, Barnhardt returns fire through the sash killing Peasley. Both men die, Peasley uttering final words and asking for his brother.
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Peasley
Nathaniel Pitt Langford
Nevada
Martin Earnhardt
Thomas Peasley
Nevada Assembly
Barnhardt
Carson City
Earnhardt
Carson
Thia
Ormsby House
Pensley
Andy
Sevres Porcelain and Other Vintage Notes
Sevres porcelain, long under government patronage, evolved from Vincennes history to Sevres in 1750 noted for bouquets and rare colors. The piece describes royal commissions, high prices, and the craft’s enduring prestige. Also includes anecdotes on wills, slang evolution, and light humorous exchanges from period sources.
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Sevres
Vincennes
Louis XV
Mme. de Pompadouy
du Barry
Indian War Vets Seek Recognition in West
National Secretary decries neglect of Indian War veterans as Pendleton’s T J Tweedy acts as Oregon national committeeman. A speaker laments injuries and silenced graves on Decoration Day while stories recount long marches, hardships, and brave campaigns across Kansas Nebraska Arizona and the frontier. Weston hosts a second Strawberry Day and Horse Show while a deer is killed by a passing train near Gibboo as wildlife remains plentiful in the area.
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T. J. Tweedy
Pendleton
Oregon
O. R. Hauser
Denver
Ane Barnt
Pliang
Kansas
Nebraska
Arizona
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