Democrats Open Baltimore Convention With Bryan Ouster Fight
Baltimore June 26 A rapid night session at the Democratic National Convention ends the first day after defeating William J Bryan for temporary chairman Alton B Parker wins 578 to 510 over Bryan Bryan not appearing on stage as delegates rush to adjourn The Clark faction contends for the nomination while anti Bryan forces gain ground Some see Speaker Clark as possible nominee or a dark horse Conservative elements seek to avoid a third party Roosevelt scare Bryan supporters warn of a veto power shaping the race Talks of Roosevelt and a progressive candidacy emerge amid factional splits
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Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
William
Jennings Bryan
Resolutions Committee
Bryan
Parker
New York
Clark
Judge Parker
Roosevelt
New Jersey
Mr. James
James
National Committee
Democratic Party
Mgr. Bryan
Chicago
Belmonts
Wall Street
Judge Paker
Johnne Kern
Tana
Nat Ee
Kern
Indiana
Jamney
New York, Missouri Debate Over Clark Ticket Rumors
Reports say New York’s 90 votes could swing to Clark after Missouri’s majority for Parker fueled talk of a New York vice president. Clark allies push for a progressive ticket with Underwood as speaker, while Bryan remains a factor. debates focus on balloting for temporary chair and potential Clark nomination on first ballot.
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Charles F. Murphy
New York
Clark
Bryan
Missouri
Parker
Senator O'Gorman
South
Underwood
Mr. Clark
Mr. Bryan
Solid South
James
Kentucky
Convention Notes From Baltimore June 26 1908
The adjourned convention met at Convention Hall Baltimore with Kern of Indiana named chair of the resolutions committee, Bryan declining the chairmanship. Joseph Bell elected credentials chair. Ollie James of Kentucky chosen permanent chair. Bryan’s platform support interests split delegates while Gore and Daniels urged progressives with tariff, income tax, popular senate elections, and a six year term limit. Roosevelt quips noted amid general discourse.
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Baltimore
Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Joseph Bell
Convention Hall
Comittee
Sentnor
Ollie James
Kentucky
Resolutions Committee
Parker
John Murray
Maryland
Folk
Missouri
Clayton
National
Joseph Daniels
Gore
Oklahoma
Taft
Roosevelt
Women Gather in San Francisco for Convention Topics
San Francisco hosts the Federation of Women's Clubs general season with four leading topics including the Owen bill national health bureau, suffrage, and uniform marriage and divorce laws. Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker of Colorado is expected to lead the suffrage effort amid a warm contest for federal and local offices. Four cities bid for the next convention.
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Sarah Platt Decker
Colorads
San Francisco
Wil. Bé
Federation ‘of Women's Clubs
National Bureau of Health
Congress
League of Medical Freedom
Colorado
Philip Carpenter
New York
Percy V. Pennybaker
Texas
L. I. Blankenburg
Philadelphia
Ohio
Sneath
Mitte
Mugene Reilly
North Carolina
Harry L. Keefe
Nebraska
Washington
Chicago
Manila
Head injury at Iowa farmers’ picnic after rifle blow
Boone in June 26 report states John Redenbaugh is in critical condition after an incident at a Boxholm farmers’ picnic. Authorities say he frequented J. McLean of Waterloo’s stand and drank alcohol before McLean struck him with a rifle and fractured his skull. Redenbaugh is under medical care. McLean is jailed awaiting injury outcome.
Mexican War Veteran Dead in Iowa
Marshalltown Iowa June 26 James M Bybee a Mexican War veteran and survivor of the 12th Infantry from May 1847 to July 1848 is reported dead His only daughter Mrs Alice Redd resides in Jones County Iowa.
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Marshalltown
James M. Bybee
Brighton
Torredo
Twelfth Infantry
Alice “Redd
Jontehs
Teachers' Assoc reorganized in Cass Co for next year
At a chapel session the Cass county teachers institute and four sectional associations were reorganized for the coming year. Officers include President T. B. Homan of Griswold and Vice President J. W. Piercey of Anita along with section leaders A. Diedrick of Maine and J. H. Boozer of Wiota, with several secretaries and vice presidents named for Atlantic and Cumberland areas.
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Cass Co. Teachers Asso
Cass County
Teachers ‘Institute
T. B. Homan
Griswold
J. W. Piercey
Anita
Treas
Blanche Hedges
Atlantic
Northwest
A. Diedrick
Maine
Fannye Shrock
Lillian Kirk
Northeast
J. H. Boozer
Wiota
Floy Broks
Fish
Lewis
Esther Butler
Prin. of Massena
May V
Waters
Cumberland
Frances
Dorsey
Tracheotomy Saves Four Year Old From Corn Grain
A four year old boy of Soren Peterson near Atlantic nearly died when a grain of corn lodged in his trachea. Doctors removed it with a tracheotomy after the child stopped breathing. He is resting easily and expected to recover. A second note reports Drs Morris Thompson and Emmert performing a hernia surgery that revealed an inflamed appendix in the hernial sac, which was removed. the patient is recovering well.
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Soren Peterson
Atlantic
Morris
Thompson
Marne
Emmert
Chas
Ellis
German Band in Town Plays On Streets This Afternoon
An itinerant group of five formed a Little German Band played lively music on the streets this afternoon. Though young, they produced fine tunes and collected a small coin menu from listeners pleased by the performance.
Darrow Bribery Trial Sways Toward Ferocious Exchange
In Los Angeles near Rioh, Judge Hutton called Fredericks hysterical and the courtroom nearly erupted in a melee during the Darrow bribery trial. A remark by Attorney Appel directed at the prosecution triggered the clash as Fredericks shouted that he had stood this long and was done.
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Rioh
Darrow
Los Angeles
Hutton
Fredericks
Clarence S. Darrow
Appel
St. Tam
Parker Purchases Local Shoe Company and Renames It
Young City resident Hugh Parker acquires the Conrad Shoe Company from Mr. Conrad after a period of talks. The business will be renamed Parker Shoe Company with Parker likely to bring in an experienced sales associate to replace Conrad. Conrad will stay briefly before pursuing other plans.
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Hugh ©. Parker
H.C. Conrad
Conrad Shoe Company
Parker. Shoe Company
Conrad
Parker
News-Telegraph
Chiropractor Chooses New Horn From Williamson Scale
G L Chamberlin, a chiropractor and Ford owner, has ordered one of the splendid horns designed by Alva Williamson. Peter Lynch, Walnut Street machinist, is currently crafting the horns for Williamson.
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G. L. Chamberlin
Hav Ing Auto
Alva Williamson
Ciiropractor
Chamberlin
Ford
Peter Lynch
Walnut Street
Mr. Williamson
Firemen notice at Fair Grounds by city fire team
Between 6 30 p m and 8 00 p m the old carts will be in service as Fire team will be at Fair Grounds 23d26 Roy Hedges Chief notices public works schedule and safety at event venue
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Gervice
Fair Grounds
Fine concert by M. C. P. at M. E. church drew crowd
Last evening's performance at the M. E. church by the M. C. P. drew a well attended, enjoyable crowd. Mrs. Pearl Hutton and Shrader delivered standout numbers while Mau and others performed. City residents supported the event.
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