Democrats Meet at Denver Convention Opening
The 1908 Democratic National Convention opened in Denver with National Chairman Taggart calling the session to order at 12 24 P M. Theodore A Bell of California served as temporary chairman and urged action on finance, anti monopoly measures, and reform of misrule. He praised Bryan and criticized Taft and the Republican platform noting injunctions and child labor law issues. The hall famous for a snowball display and a cowboy band welcomed delegates from Nebraska California Wyoming and Virginia as the day advanced toward formal nominations.
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Denver
Caio
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Taggart
Alamosa
National Committee
Atarms
Nebraska
Bryan
California
Chas. W. Keene
Wyoming
Theodore A. Bell
Blanchard
Louisiana
Geyorgor Ellison
Virginia
Ollie James
Kentucky
Bell
Democratic Party
Republican Party
District of Columbia
Taft
Colossus
Rhodes
Padurvelt
United States
United States Senate
Erickson Bound Over and Drunkenness Plea
William Erickson known as Will was arraigned on breaking and entering, waived examination, and bound over to await the grand jury with a $500 bond. Gus Dreager pleaded guilty to drunkenness tied to lewdness with Hicks, received a 30 day jail term after a $1 bail allowed as a chance to make good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Justice Straight
William Erickson
Will
Gus Dreager
Hicks
Convention Adopts Cleveland Memorial Resolution After Heated Deliberations
At 1 53 Mr Bell concluded his address as great applause followed. The convention began roll calls for appointments to offices at 2 68. A resolution honoring former President Cleveland, moved by Dunn of Nebraska, was introduced and praised by ex Governor Frances of Missouri who urged party unity at the bier of its late leader. Col Alderman of Kentucky supported him. Alton B Parker spoke and offered a Cleveland resolution, delaying it until recognized. The first resolution was adopted unanimously. two Pennsylvania committee nominations caused a credentials dispute and the matter was referred to the credentials committee. Adjournment came at 2 40 with tomorrow set for continuation in respect to Cleveland.
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Bell
Cleveland
Dunn
Nebraska
Frances
Missouri
Col. Alderman
Kentucky
Alton B. Parker
Judge Parker
Grover Cleveland
Pennsylvania
Committee On Credentials
Breakfast Party for Mrs Burke Hosts Eight-Course Treat
Mrs Edward Burke and Mrs Tradi Spangler entertained at Mrs Burke's home with an eight-course breakfast on Thursday at 11. Covers were laid for thirty. Pale green and white decor featured hand painted Japanese place cards and a ribbon menu. Notable guests included Mrs C B Osborne Mrs Delmar Herbert Mrs Dr Mullins Mrs Dr Campbell Mrs R G Phelps and many others from Atlantic Chicago Omaha and Casey-Walnut Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Burke
Tradi Spangler
Burke
C. B. Osborne
Delmar Herbert
Mullins
Dr. Campbell
R. G
Rogers
Omaha
J. W. Gray
Casey
Walnut Bureau
Local Visitors and Bereavement Touch Cass County
Wahiut Bureau Tems. Frank Es Robinson and daughter of Atlantic were guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Sewell last week. Charlie Fulton of Atlantic Cass county supervisor visited Friday with W. T. Sewell. C A Rossmann received a letter stating Miss Dierks died in St Louis hospital on June 23. Mr Dierks faces multiple bereavements as his wife had died months earlier. Friends extend sympathy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Es Robinson
Atlantic
Thomas Sewell
Charlie Fulton
Cass County Board of Supervisors
W. T. Sewell
C. A. Rossmann
Chris Dierks
Miss Dierks
St. Louis
Dierks
Marne
Harry Jones Joins Atlantic National Bank After Graduation
Harry Jones, a 1908 Atlantic High School alumnus, has accepted a position at Atlantic National Bank. Friends predict his success, noting his drive and proven capability.
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Harry Jones
Flee National
The
Atlantic High School
Atlantic National Bank
Young People Marry in Anita and Nearby Communities
Local marriages reported from Anita and surrounding towns include Charles McConnell and Carrie Jennings wed at the Stevens home with Rev. Elston officiating, and Harvey Williamson with Bertha Leap in this city. Also noted are Paulina Kerkman and Albert Eliason in Butler county, Marcia Triplett and Fred Whelock in Woodward country, plus Dr. R. C. Barnett’s marriage to Florence Cady in Council Bluffs with plans to reside in theReadings cottage after July.
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Charles McConnell
J. 5
MeConnell
Carrie Jenning
Henry Jenning
Anita
Weed
A. W. Stevens
Elston
Massena Echo
Harvey Williamson
Bertha Leap
Echo
Butler County
Paulina Kirkman
Albert Eliason
Parkersburg
Paulina
F. D. Kerkman
Victoria Township
Mrs. Eliason
R. C. Barnett
Cumberland Enterprise
Colorado Springs
West
Florence Cady
Council Bluffs
Howard Read
Library Board Fails to Hold Annual Meeting
Several members unable to attend caused a quorum shortage and the regular monthly library board meeting to be canceled though it was also the annual meeting. The upcoming session will elect officers for the ensuing year. Tonight the city council will learn mayoral appointments to replace Dr. Morris W A Follett and J B Rockafellow whose terms expire and will take action to confirm them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
Dr. Morris
W. A. Follett
J. B. Rockafellow
Council
Baseball scores and a street-front upgrade report
Yesterday's baseball results show American Association Philadelphia 6 over New York 3. In the National League Brooklyn 5 over Chicago 4, New York 2 over Cincinnati 1, Pittsburg 2 over Philadelphia 1, with St. Louis and Boston rained out. The New Front in Neff and Kolb's storefront enhances the block, giving the city a metropolitan look as clothing shops install modern facades.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Leuis
Boston
Neff & Kolb
Scottish Piper At Mas Sena Fair
One attraction at the Mas sena fair is a Scottish piper who will pipe his lay for the entertainment of attendees, adding an unusual element to the event.
Engineer Submits Report on Electric Light and Water Plant Consolidation
Kansas City engineer A J Archer presented James F E Darnell's plan to merge the city electric light and water plants. The proposal calls for switching to alternating current, moving equipment to a new brick station, updating the switchboard, installing a standpipe 100 feet high, and laying eight inch pipe. Estimated total cost about 44545 dollars with annual savings of 2319 dollars, but no council action was taken.
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A. J. Archer
Kansas City
James FE. Darnell
Darnell
Hamilton-Corliss
Platt Iron Works Company
Tenth Street
Pine and
Mulberry
Archer
Daily Ges Moines Register and Leader Offer During Campaign
Announcement offers new readers a discounted subscription through Nov 6 with daily and Sunday editions for one dollar and a half. The paper promises extensive coverage with AP reports, cartoons, editorials and town news service. Delivery to town post offices and rural routes, with mail remittance to Des Moines. Also notes sale of Al-Oberta Free Stone Peaches at $1.00 per crate, limited crates.
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Ges Moines Register and Leader
Associated Press
Ding
Register and Leader
Towa
Register and Leader Co
Des Moines
Library Habit Growing Report Shows Small Decline in Use
Miss Adams reports for the year ending July 1 1907 events include 501 books purchased 31 donated 111 magazines bound 110 rebound 105 worn out withdrawn 280 repaired 247 new readers 21 357 books issued down from 22 764 prior year. open 308 days average 6414 vs 74 last year visitors 6 595 then 8 184. fines 48 52 residents 4 25 nonresidents 4 · 3875 volumes on shelves Mae Gibbs to speak to children Thursday at 3 30 donations of plants by C M Cole and Mrs Hanson enhance library appearance.
G Wall Dead In Salt Lake City
G G Hall longtime monument dealer and former resident of this city died in Salt Lake City on July 2 after a long illness. He was about 55 years old and spent a week here about a year ago in good health, leaving many friends who will regret his passing.
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Salt Lake City
G. G. Hall
Monument
Hall
Citty
Fire at Fred Wilson Home in Nampa
A fire at the home of Fred Wilson son of Silas Wilson and a former Atlantic boy in Nampa Idaho caused little damage beyond clothes loss. Firemen acted promptly and Mr Wilson and his wife were away at church when the blaze started.
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Leader-Herald
Nampa
Idaho
Fred Wilson
Silas Wilson
Atlantic
Mr. Wilson
Real Estate Transfers Include Three Property Shifts
Real estate transfers recorded: Helen M Case and husband convey lots 3-4 and block 5 D and K Atlantic subdivision, last 1, with 1901 taxes of 130 to J Stoutenburg Wa on 3 13 02. Martha J Dilley, unmarried, conveys to Emma J Reamy on 4 6 08, lot 6 block 131 and lot 18 block 5 Atlantic subdivision, price 1200. W C Burgess widower transfers to Samuel Denison, dated 6 24 08, lots 2-8 block 13 Ath price 200.
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Helen M. Case
J. Stoutenburg
Martha J. Dilley
Emma J. Reamy
W. C. Burgess
Samuel Denison
Temple named secretary of Ft Collins Chautauqua
The News reports the 1908 Ft Collins Colorado chautauqua program with Jon R. Temple of Fort Collins, formerly of the city, serving as secretary of the chautauqua association.
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Ft. Collins
Colo
Jon R. Temple
Colorado
Chautauqua Association
Marriage Licenses Reported for C J Burnham and Others
Marriage list shows licenses issued for C J Burnham and Villisea, Olive Rockwell with Stanton, Charles McConnell with Anita, and Carrie Jenning with the same party. Date noted as February 29.
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C. J. Burnham
Olive Rockwell
Stanton
Charles McConnell
Anita
Carrie Jenning
Same
New Wagon The Mastel Steam Lucuniiy Debuts
A new wagon called The Mastel Steam Lucuniiy arrives boasting a white body and striking appearance. The feature draws attention for its beauty and design.
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Mastel Steam Lucuniiy
People Come and Go In Busy Community Roundup
A long list of visitors and travelers fills a community column. Residents like Mrs G W Murray, J H Simmons, Miss Alice Little, and many others are noted as visiting relatives, returning home, or traveling to places such as Des Moines, Guthrie Center, Casey, Alberta, and Defiance. Notable mentions include Fred Roberts returning from Massachusetts and a praise for Atlantic firemen from the Creston Advertiser.
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G. W. Murray
Stuart
W. B. Emerson
Hazel Spangler
Walnut
Buck Worthing
Atlantic Band
Marshall Jones
Guthrie Center
J. M. Meek
Des Moines
Edith Fellows
Casey
Simmons
Mary HE. Messenger of
Stuarts
D. &. Shuter
Farley Laird
Frank Cox
Colorado Points
John Cardio
Ina
Council Bluffs
J. H. Simmons
Marjorie
Alice Little
Chicago
Virginia Cuykendall
Martin Dean
Alberta
Dan
Frank Nebe
G. M. Elgey
Lewis
Tobias
Nebe
George
Harold Dallinger
New Mexico
Mamie Steele
Rhea Gillette
Panora
Frank McDougall
Malad City
Ida
G. W. Berry
H. H. Battersby
Atd Lewis
Canova
Fed
Mesdames N. R. Kenyon
Steve Nichols
North Dakota
Fred Roberts
Massachusetts
Harvard
Fred
Canora
Saskatchewan
Can
Graham
Chris
Canada Country
E. J. Maag
Baby
Wiota
Defiance
Bert Newman
Newman
Wlota
Neavman
Weather outlook for Iowa fall night and Wednesday
The forecast calls for fall night temperatures rising into Wed with gradually warmer conditions. Hess notes higher daytime highs and mild overnight cooling, with no significant precipitation expected.
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Towa
Wed- Hess
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Erickson
Drenger
McConnell - Jenning
Curtis
Okla
Marcia Triplett
Fred Whelock
Woodward Country
J. C. Triplett
Cass County
New Southwest
Iowa
American Association
Mr. Darnell
Christensen Bros
G. Wall Dead
Temple
Atlantic Evening
Atlantic Firemen
Creston Advertiser
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