Victory sure for Democrats says John Kern
Chicago August 7 Democratic vice presidential candidate John W Kern declared that prospects for victory were never brighter. He met with National Chairman Norman E Mack at the new headquarters and discussed plans for a speaking campaign. He then travels to Charles City Iowa for a Chautauqua speech and expected a brief acceptance speech in Indianapolis.
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Kern
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Iowa
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Lincoln
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Missouri
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Lind
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The
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Amoras
Mroo Mack
Inha Woo
Indiana
Thomas R. Marshall
Bryan
Lloyd
Democratic Congressional Committee
Tignt
Marth
Democratic House of Representatives
Mississippi Valley
TRAINMEN KILLED IN WRECK ON YARROW GAUGE ROAD
A work train on a narrow gauge line to Rover Iron mines near Roanoke Va jumped the rails and rolled down a mountainside. Three men were killed James Tyree James Wertz and John Brown with several others seriously injured.
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Roanoke
Rover Iron Mines
James Tyree
James Wertz
John Brown
Commission Inspectors Failed to Examine Mines
Investigating committee notes inspectors did not examine mines, citing knowledge gaps and procedural lapses. Report outlines concerns over oversight and calls for reforms to address failures and strengthen scrutiny in mining operations.
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Commission
Captain Goodloe Yancey Testifies in Convict Probe Afternoon
Capt Goodloe Yancey secretary of the state prison commission and Capt Deadwyler and Burke testified before the legislative committee investigating the convict question. Yancey denied being a business man and said he feared he had been there too long. He declined to go into mines inspecting convict camps and admitted he relied on the two inspectors for wardens reports. He spoke of his son Louis D Yancey and broke down saying he was proud of him. The hearing also covered transfer of convicts between lessees and camp conditions. Page Two.
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Taft Leads German at Greenbrier Horse Show
Judge W H Taft toured Greenbrier county West Virginia taking part in the first horse show. He drove mules over Virginia and West Virginia mountains, fed guests at the old Greenbrier hotel, and attended a jumpers exhibition amid southern hospitality.
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W Cameron Forbes
Philippine Commission
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United States
Japan
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Wheeler
Chartie
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Atlanta Man Purse Wounds Self After Mother’s Death
EB Purse of Atlants a Rome Publishing Co executive attempted suicide in a Jacksonville hotel. He cut his wrists, recovered enough to speak, cites his mother’s death and financial troubles. He is nephew of Captain Dan Purse of Savannah who died by suicide twelve hours earlier.
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Dan Purse
Sayanuat
Jacksonville
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Rome Publishing Company
Savannah
Atlanta
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Purse
Nye
Angier Avenue
Tauday
Santaln Dan Purse
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Rome
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Knoxville
Tenn
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B&f Sotville
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Witer
Dan '+ Purse
Buclde
Campaign Money for Colleges From House Spotlight
Republicans claim Wells and Mr. Bryan discuss funds for colleges while Democrats argue the party is closer to the people. The piece frames the upcoming year as pivotal for party advantage and education funding.
Confederate Veterans and Widows Remembered in Georgia Session
Friday’s session of the Georgia House focused on Confederate cemetery funding and pension measures. Lawmakers debated an extra session, passed a $16,000 grant for Marietta cemetery care, and approved repairs for Athens Normal School and Milledgeville Chapel Hall while defending the newspaper’s editorial stance on pension votes.
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Heard
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Slaton
Murphy Candler
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Athens
Candler
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Georgia Normal and Industrial College
Milledgeville
Confederate Cemetery
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Cobb
Marietta
Jackson
Jones
Cicero
Demosthenes
Rockefeller’s 1000 Gift Tied to Fund Goal for Uncle Remus Memorial
A May or Joyner letter reveals John D Rockefeller of Cleveland gave 1000 to the Uncle Remus memorial fund only if the association raises 48000 within a year to reach a 380,000 goal. The group has no fixed target and may still advance the gift, with Rockefeller declining to become an officer.
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OH King
John D. Rockefeller
Cleveland
Ohio
Oil King
Joyner
Rockefeller
S Association
Hartwell Case Dismissed In Damages Suit
Hartwell Georgia August 7. A large group of Southern railway workers attended the Hartwell city court for the trial of Mrs Annie Ellenberg against the railway company over the homicide of William J Ellenberg a Ray district constable. Mrs Ellenberg sought $20000 damages. After plaintiff rested, defense moved to non suit the case and the motion was sustained, ending the case.
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Hartwell
Southern Railway
Annie Ellenberg
Theompany
William J. Ellenberg
Ray
Fllenberg
Taft aided by Roosevelt on Brownsville order
Roosevelt issued a late statement taking responsibility for the original order discharging the battalion of Negro sailors over alleged Brownsville riot participation and resisting suspension. General Corbin said Taft bore no blame and that Secretary of War did as directed by the president, with details recounted from the Brownsville affair.
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Negro Acidiera
Brownsville
Texas
Washington
Henry C. Corbin
United States Army
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Taft
Hig Aa- Siatant
Rudolph Forater
Mother Stewart Dies at 92 Temperance Pioneer
Springfield Ohio August 7 Mother's Stewart a famed temperance advocate known as Mother Stewart died at her Hicksville home last night at age 92. She dedicated her life to the temperance cause and was widely recognized nationwide.
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Springfield
Ohio
Mra
Ulza D. Stewart
Country
Stewart
Hicksville
Direct Primary Election Opens in Chicago Strong Governor Contest
Chicago August 7 direct primary law in filina declared by its friends as the most effective instrument on any statute book. The first test tomorrow in a city with governor general officers and U S senator up for vote. Four parties compete with independents not taking part. Deneen and Yates lead a bitter Republican fight as voters decide renomination.
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United States
Democrat
Republican
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Independence Party
Peoples Party
Polla Wis
Alvert J Hopkins
Deneen-Yates
Charles Deneen
Richard Yates
Weather forecast for Georgia showers with cooler weekend
Reports from various stations indicate showers in Georgia on Saturday and likely Sunday with cooler temperatures in the north. Forecast notes variable winds and minimal rainfall readings while other detailed figures are unreadable.
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