West Virginia Auditor Scherr Declares Loyalty to Republican Ticket
Charleston July 10 Auditor A C Scherr said he will stay in the fight for the Lincoln Republican ticket despite withdrawals by Harris and Miller. He urged unity, criticized the state committee as unfair, and insisted the party remains loyal to the national ticket.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. C. Scherr
West Virginia
C. W. Swisher
Scherr
John T. Harris
Thomas C. Miller
Lincoln
State Committee
Mandamus awards council seat to Bluefield nominees
The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued writs of mandamus against Bluefield’s recently elected council directing admission of Karl F. Schoen and James Kahle as councilmen from the Fourth and Fifth wards. Petitioners’ counsel include J. H. Gollehon W E. Ross and York Coleman. The council must admit them or appear in Charleston on September 2, 1908, to show cause for delay.
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Charleston
Supreme Court of Appeals
State of
West Virginia
City of
Bluefield
Karl F. Schoen
Jamess. Kahle
J. H. Gollehon
W E. Ross
York Coleman
Coucil
Supreme Court
Court order to be served on mayor and councilmen
Writ of mandamus was filed by Kahle and Schoen after the city council refused them admission as members. The council acted by seven Democrats to one Republican, expelling Kahle and Schoen and erasing their names and votes from the record. Both men were elected by ward majorities and certified by the outgoing council on its last day in power.
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Messrs
Kahle
Schoen
Messrs. Kahle
Bryan Declares No Re-Election Bid After Nomination
At Fairview Nebraska July 10 William J Bryan announced upon learning of his nomination at 4 24 a m that the presidency is the highest office and no one should bias public questions for personal ambition He said he would not seek a second term if elected and affirmed his duty to God and countrymen to serve with singleness of purpose.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Post-Convention News Congratulates Bryan in Several States
Judge Gray telegram from Wilmington congratulates Bryan. Governor Johnson wires support from St Paul. A Denver committee of notify Bryan includes Walker Jennings Wheatley Wale Brantley Tyler. Lincoln citizens celebrate Bryan nomination with noisy, nonpartisan demonstrations and parades.
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Denver
Bryan
R. I. Walker
Alabama
W. S. Jennings
Florida
Crawford Wheatley
Georgia
Edward J. Wale
North Carolina
T. F. Brantley
South Carolina
J. Hoge Tyler
Virginia
Kern Declines VP Nomination After Convention Move
UNOFFICIALLY NOTIFIED Denver July 10 John Worth Kern nominee for vice president received news of the convention action at his Albany hotel apartment. Early in the day matters formed, his selection grew certain, and Kern chose to stay away from today's session. His seat was filled by an alternate and he expressed profound appreciation for the honor.
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Denver
John Worth Kern
Albany
Kern
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
John W. Kern
Bryan
Isi
Sryan
Democratic national committee to confer with Bryan at Lincoln
The Democratic National Committee will meet with William Jennings Bryan at Lincoln on Tuesday. The group, aiming to organize, postponed action awaiting Bryan’s wishes as conveyed by Nebraska committee member Hall. Thomas Taggart of Indiana was named temporary chairman and Urey Woodson of Kentucky temporary secretary.
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Denver
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Lincoln
Hall
Nebraska
Taggart
Indiana
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Convention adjourns after nomination in Indiana race
Several men were presented to the Democrats but Hoosier’s nomination was settled unanimously by acclamation with no ballot. The convention adjourned after the nomination.
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Hoosier
Kern Nominated for Vice President by Democratic National Convention
Denver July 10 The Democratic convention completed its work with John Worth Kern of Indiana nominated for vice president by acclamation amid roaring cheers. Bryan was named the presidential nominee earlier the same day after delegates rallied behind Kern, with several candidates withdrawing. The motion to declare Kern the nominee formally carried, and the convention adjourned. The national committee planned to organize and name a chairman the next day.
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John Worth Kern
Denver
Indiana
Bryan
Kern
Towne
Sid
Howell
Georgia
McNeil
Connecticut
Denver Convention Draws Delegates As Crowds Disperse
Throngs of delegates and spectators scatter after the Denver convention. Delegates head home while thousands carry away memories and stir the scene of the political gathering tonight.
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Denver
John W Kern A Pioneer Politician and Lawyer
Indiana figure John W Kern born 1849 in Alto Howard County rose from teacher to Kokomo city attorney serving six terms. He studied at Tri Indiana Normal School and Michigan University law, practiced in Kokomo, led Republican campaigns, served in the state legislature, and rented home in Indianapolis before a gubernatorial nomination in 1900.
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Indianaolia
Ind
John W Kern
Alto
Howard County
Indiana
Jacob W. Kern
Shelby County
John
Tri Diana Normal School
Kokomo
Indiane
Ann Arbor
Law Department
Michigan University
Howard
Supreme Court
Indianapolis
Tageart
Born in Virginia John W Kern profile
Roanoke Virginia born July 10 special report identifies John W Kern Democratic candidate for vice president as born at Carvin's Cove seven miles north of Roanoke His father a physician and student was an eccentric recluse who never practiced medicine or left home John spent his youth on a Cove farm and moved to Indiana with his parents as a child.
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Roanoke
John W. Kern
Carvin's Cove
John
the Cove
Indiana
Bryan Sends Congratulations On Kern Nomination
Fairview Nebraska July 10 Bryan praises John W Kern for vice presidential nomination in a unanimous choice. He notes long time friendship and mutual political alignment. The telegram to Kern expresses warm congratulations, platform harmony, and invites him to visit on the way east.
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John W. Kern
Denver
Colo
William J. Bryan
Remark on Mrs Cook's Character and Loss
A local tribute speaks of Mrs Cook as a home maker with high minded ideals, generous hospitality, fidelity to family, and self reliance. The statement notes profound sorrow among a circle of friends and frames her as a model within the community and family.
Suit for 50000 Damages in Labor Leaders Case
Deputy Sheriff served as defendants Samuel Gompers John Mitchell James L Lawson Frank Morrison Joseph Valentin James Duncan Max Morris in a suit by W R Thomas Marble Company for 50000 alleging wrongful damages to business from strike and boycott during a labor conference in Denver.
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Denver
Samuel Gonpers
John Mitchell
Jonn Th.lawson
Frank Morrison
Joseph Valentine
James Doncan
Max Morris
Sheria Thos
Lawson
W. R. Thomas Marhie Company
American Federation of Labor
Bear Killed by Norfolk and Western Train Near Juniper
A 275 pound black bear was struck by Norfolk and Western train No. 15 as it crossed the track near Juniper in Norfolk county. The impact hurled the animal through a telegraph station window where telegraph operator Moon Fitzgerald was injured but recovered. A train crew arrived after signals failed and the bear was confirmed dead.
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Norfolk
Norfolk and Western
Juniper
Norfolk County
Moon Fitzgerald
Roanoke
Fitzgerald
Bret Bruin
New Vaudeville and Picture House Opens Tonight
The Red Lot tent theatre debuts with four high div vaudeville acts and moving pictures. Admission is 10 cents with no extra charge for reserved seats.
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Tent Theatre
Red Lot
Conventions Set Across Districts for Local Offic es
Voters in Demangette and Keaver Pond districts plan conventions to nominate district officers. Contests appear light with some names discussed for justice of the peace. Other districts Rock East River Plymouth and Jumping Brook will hold conventions with Leaver Pond voters meeting at city hall.
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Demangette Vefore
Recipe Note Warns Against Overusing Half Quantity
A kitchen instruction cautions cooks to reinshine Riblon Vae nilla only half the amount needed for other flavors to avoid a logs dell ente in the final taste.
Death of Mrs J W Cook in Roanoke
Mrs Julia Catherine Sherman Cook, wife of J W Cook superintendent of the Radford division of the Norfolk and Western Railway, died at her Roanoke home on South Roanoke Street this morning at 10 o clock. The Roanoke Evening World reports this notice.
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J. W. Cook
Roanoke Evening World
Julia Catherine Sherman Cook
Radford
The
Norfolk and Western Railway
Roanoke Street
Thts City
Bryan Dream At Denver Dome In November
William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee, toiled through four days of nonstop activity at the Denver convention while preparing a running mate and platform for November. He stayed in touch by telegraph with leaders, guiding friends without dominating, and slept little yet remained steady, admired for health and purpose.
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Fair View
Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Denver
Bryan
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