Miss Harriet Quimby Killed in Balty by Airplane Crash
Miss Harriet Quimby first woman to earn aviator license and first to cross the English Channel dies with W A P Willard when a Bleriot monoplane fails on Boston harbor flight. Both crushed, mud filled bodies recovered. tragedy witnessed by Blanche Stuart Scott. Continued on Last Page.
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Money Raised For Wilson Delegates In Baltimore Effort
Seagirt New Jersey July 1 A pledge of 1000 to cover Wilson delegates hotel and living costs in Baltimore was made by Samuel Ludlow Jr and Joseph E Bernstein both Jersey City merchants. They said they can raise 660000 in 24 hours if needed and will go to Baltimore to support the effort. Governor Wilson said the plan had not been referred to him and would proceed without his official knowledge.
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U S Treasury Clerks Linked to Counterfeit Plot
Washington July 1 An alleged counterfeiting conspiracy hatched in the Treasury near Chief Wilkie was uncovered by the secret service. J D Atkins a clerk in the auditors office was arrested on a Baltimore warrant charging him with turning one dollar notes into ten. Fellow clerk Percy Carman arrested in Baltimore faces similar charges. Atkins waives formalities and heads to Baltimore for a tomorrow hearing. Carman has confessed outlining the scheme. Atkins holds a $1000 clerkship and was previously deputy collector of internal revenue for Washington. Carman earns $900 and has a wife and three children.
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Hugan
Accused of Swindling Through the Mails in Philadelphia
July 1. Burton Scott, described by postal authorities as the world’s best known swindler, failed to appear in U.S. court as bail of 16000 was forfeited. He allegedly ran a mail fraud scheme posing as a representative of a large London marine insurance company. Associated fugitive FE Collins sought $2500 bail.
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Collins
Vaudeville stage tragedy ends in the aisle
New Albany Ind July 1 patrons of a crowded vaudeville theater watched Morris Reng 19 swallow carbolic acid on stage and stagger to a front door. He collapsed as curtain fell, was rushed to a hospital and is said to be dying. No cage for his act is known to friends.
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Where is Clark Washington Asks
Baltimore and Washington buzzed over Speaker Clark missing from events as Bryan attacked him. Clark eluded pursuers, reportedly in Baltimore or with advisers, while Congress pressed on to fund government. Alexander chaired the House pro tem as Taft signed the annual appropriation to keep the government running.
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Judge Hanford Drunk, This Witness Weeps
Seature Washington July 1 A subcommittee of the house judiciary committee resumed its inquiry into malfeasance charges against United States District Judge Hanford. Witnesses testified he was frequently seen drinking and intoxicated, including episodes five years ago on a streetcar. A detective agency informant said Hanford visited three drinking places after leaving the federal building and appeared unsteady and intoxicated.
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Andi
Federal Building
True Bubon ic Plague Report In Porto Rico
True bubonic plague exists in Porto Rico according to American officers who assisted June 27. The report to Acting Governor H. Drew Carel confirms insular physicians, stating the disease can be controlled and eradicated if current methods are rigorously applied. Total cases 80, with 339 deaths.
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Clark Banner Triggers Bryan Protest at Convention
Baltimore July 1 New York votes for Clark sparked a fierce demonstration as Bryan’s rivals pressed the party unity issue The New York delegation led by John B Stanchfield defended its choice and attacked Bryan as a tool of plutocrats amid cheers and jeers The report notes continued coverage on page nine.
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Apology Sought After Bryan Eulogy Banner Incident
Baltimore July 1 Former Missouri Governor David R Francis apologized to W J Bryan for a convention incident in which Clark adherents moved a banner bearing Bryan’s former eulogistic remark to block him. Francis, not present in the hall, said the action was an indignity and would not have occurred if he had been there.
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Bryan
Francis
Bryan faces riot as third delegate ballot unfolds
Convention Hall Baltimore July center William Jennings Bryan was the focal point of a riotous scene after the thirty third ballot. The Missouri delegation tried to carry a Clark banner before Bryan who resisted. A howling crowd surged around him as he tried to reach and then retreat from the platform amid angry remonstrances.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Riots mark session at national convention in Baltimore
Riotous scenes disrupted today's conven tion as delegates clashed amid charges about desertion and support shifts. Police doubled guard around the platform while banners sparked further turmoil. Wilson and Clark gains shuffled, with Bryan prompting sensational moments including a banner display and a press-rail incident.
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Clark
John Corrigan
Bltimore Md
John B. Stanchfield
New York
Champ Clark
James
Night Wilson Falls Short in Tight Delegates Battle
In the 39th ballot Clark leads with 501 and a half votes while Wilson trails at 494. The delegates, bedraggled and peevish, show resolve to fight to the bitter end as Clark gains momentum and continues to pick up support amid the chaotic tally.
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Balet
Bug
Deadlock deepens as Wilson climbs and stalls at convention
Baltimore dispatch notes the Democratic National Convention deadlock with Woodrow Wilson gaining to 501 votes on the thirty-ninth ballot, then plateauing on the fortieth as leaders shift. Clark, Harmon, and Underwood remain far behind on multiple ballots.
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Local Showers Prophesied for Georgia Tuesday
Local weather forecast predicts showers in Georgia with a likely continuation into Wednesday. Moderate east and southeast winds are forecast as the system moves through the area, bringing unsettled conditions.
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