Convention Takes Veto on Candidates Declared
June convention action bars nomination of any candidate under obligation to J Pierpont Morgan Thomas F Ryan August Belmont or any named financier. Bryan rejects withdrawal, prompting debate as Democratic unity and a push for a progressive platform emerge amid party tensions.
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Keen
William Jenings
Biggn
Pierpont Morgan
Thomas F. Joe
August Belmont
Ryan
Belmont
Virginia
New York
Bryan
J. Ross Stevenson
Wo. Memorial Church
Balth
J. Pierpont Morgan
Jomas F. Ryan
Bryan Faces Opposition Over Delegates at Democratic Convention
The Democratic convention erupts as William Jennings Bryan seeks to suspend rules and address a resolution targeting delegates Morgan Belmont and Ryan. Virginia and New York factions clash with hisses, cheers, and police called to restore order while Bryan challenges party control by money interests.
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Morgan
Belmont
Ryan
Bryan
Gilchrict
New York
Virginia
Flood
Thomas F. Ryan
Vardaman
Mississippi
Jeera
William A. McCorkle
Iowa Laws Urge Weed Control and Road Drag Enforcement
Mention from Des Moines on June 28 outlines strong enforcement of Iowa weed-cutting laws and road-drag statutes. Attorney General Couson and assistant Henry Sampson urge county attorneys to enforce the rules before seeds form. John L. Bleakly advocates licensed agents to curb policy twisting and protect insured.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Couson
Henry Sampson
John L. Bleakly
Cedar Rapids
Firemen Notice at Fair Grounds
Between 6 30 p m and 8 p m the old carts will be in service as Fire team will be at Fair Grounds 28d26 Chief Roy Addgces
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Fair Grounds
Clark Leads on First Ballot at Democratic Convention
At Convention Hall in Baltimore on June 28, the Democratic nominating ballot showed Clark with 4403 votes, Wilson 324, Harmon 146, Underwood 0, Marshall 31, Baldwin 22, Sulzer 2, Bryan 1, with 2 absent. No candidate reached two thirds. the convention adjourned until 4 pm.
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Baltimore
Clark
Wilson
Harmon
Underwood
Alt
Marshall
Baldwin
Sulzer
Bryan
Another Old Resident Gone Die at 6 30 in Morning
George Hansen longtime county resident died at 6 30 this morning at the Claussen home 305 Linn street after a long heart illness He was born in Germany and came to the county in the early seventies He leaves a wife who died last year three children Mrs Chas Murphy Gustave Hansen and George D Hansen The funeral will be Sunday at 1 pm at the Claussen home with burial in Brighton cemetery
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George Hansen
Claussen
Linn ‘Street
Claussens
Mr. Hansen
Germany
Chas
Murphy
Gustave Hansen
Laurel Mont
George D. Hansen
Linn Street
Brighton Cemetery
Kenyon Stands by Taft After Chicago Convention
United States Senator W. S. Kenyon stated he is a Republican and will stand by President Taft as the party’s nominee. He affirmed this position in a long distance telephone call, underscoring his support amid reaction to the Chicago convention.
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Kenyon
Des Moines
United ‘State
W. S. Kenyon
Chicago
Taft
Liquor Found at Madden Home Prompted Trial Date
A correction states liquor was found at the Madden residence by Constable Minor. The Madden case is set for July 6 in Justice Pressnall's court following the search and related trial.
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Erroy
Madden
Constable Minor
Justice Pressnall
Clark in Sure After Delegates Rally for Nomination
June 28 reports say Clark leads, delegates told to vote follow his directives or face repudiation at home. Senator James A. Reed of Missouri asserts Clark will be nominated. Despite predictions, leaders say ballots may remain unchanged for several rounds.
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Baltimore
Clark
James A. Reed
Missouri
Atlantic Celebration and Firemen Parade
July 3 parade at noon features 1000 uniformed firemen in Atlantic with veterans serving meals. July 4 fireworks display worth $1000 filmed over two days at fairgrounds with free admission. Race program at 1 pm daily, Gulf Coast Carnival Co. present both days with inspected rides and shows. Grounds open all day with 25¢ adult the rest free for children Ide admission.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Fair Grounds
Gulf Coast Carnival Co
Commercial Club
Joe
They Were: Happily Wed A German Wedding in Noble
Miss Cora May Nettz and Mr. Hen Martens wed on June 26 in Noble township at St. Johns German Evangelical church. Rev J J Braun officiated before over a hundred guests on a lawn arch. Bride from Bear Grove township, groom from Noble township. Guests included Mrs Mary Burkman of Covina California and several Nettz relatives. They will reside on the groom’s Noble farm after July 15 and begin a life of health happiness and prosperity.
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Cora May Nettz
Hen Martens
J. J. Braun
St. John’s
Noble Township
Otho J. Nettz
Bear Grove Township
Fred Martens
Mary Burkman
Covina
Calif
McCoy
Freddick
Iowa
George
John
Body Taken to Des Moines for James Cormack Rites
The body of 85 year old James Cormack was moved to Des Moines for funeral services tomorrow before being sent to Davenport for cremation per his wishes. He arrived in the city the night before his death, was feeble, and died suddenly before Dr. Graham could assist. He had limited local ties, having previously lived briefly in Anita.
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James Cormack
Wid Mote
C. C. Applegate
Des Moines
Davenport
Fr. Cormack
Graham
Anita
Moon Earns Medical Degree At University Of Michigan
Dr Louis E Moon former Atlantic student arrived in the city to visit grandparents and friends after graduating yesterday from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor with the Doctor of Medicine degree He is an Athletic High School 1907 alumnus and will intern at Methodist hospital in Omaha next year The paper congratulates him and wishes a successful career
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Louis E. Moon
Moon
Methodist
Omaha
Atlantic
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American Press Association
Joseph W. Folk
Warhorse
Pennsylvania
Mr. Flood
James
Representative Flood
Quidnel Guffey
Pennsylvania Democracy
A. Mitchol
Owa
State Legal Department
Democratic Party
Virgina
West Virginia
Lewis Nixon
Nixon
Roy Addgces
Duo. Hansen
Otlers
Henry H. Martens
Latte
Louis Moon
University of Michigan
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