Arrangements for Snow at Democratic Convention Vice Presidential Pick
Denver dispatch notes plans to cool the hall with snow barrels from nearby mountains at the Democratic National Convention. Judge Gray is the leading vice presidential candidate, backed by Bryan and delegates, with a New York man as a possible alternative if he declines. The article also compares the approaching convention to the recent Republican gathering in platform tones.
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Judge Gray
Denver
Colo
Committee On
Gray
Bryan
New York
Indiana Man Visits Bryan in Lincoln Amid VP Nominating Sparks
Lincoln Nebraska July 2 Jnc W Kern of Indiana and party called on Mr Bryan at Fairview Kern said he is not a vice presidential candidate but would not rule out action if the convention nominated him without his pursuit The remark follows speculation on a Kern candidacy and possible impact on the ticket.
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Lincoln, Neb
Jnc
W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Fairview
Kern
Fire destroys Roupp Hotel at Bells in early morning
A blaze at about 1 30 this morning leveled the Roupp Hotel and its contents in Bells. The origin is unknown, with total loss of building and belongings. Advertisement notes lustre and Persian floss patterns and mailing options with Mrs Cora Morrow, phone 163.
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Roupp
Bells
Cora Morrow
Sharks Snap Up Victims Off Batavia Java
Disaster reports say over 600 people drowned when boats overturned in Batavia harbor during a storm. Doomed passengers struggled in the water as sharks snapped at swimmers. about 30 were rescued by fishermen, many corpses found afterward. Hospital benefit tickets offered at Reb Peeler's for 50 cents.
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Victoria
B. C
Batavia
Java
Umpress
China
Reb Peeler
Head-On Train Collision At Dodd City Injures Several
A head on crash occurred at Dodd City between passenger trains Nos 34 and 35. No. 35 backed into a siding to let No. 34 pass and collided with engine No 20 as the switch was left open. The crews escaped injury but several passengers and the news boy were hurt. News agent Dollarhide suffered back and head injuries.
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Dodd City
Dollarhide
Barrett Clubs Organized in Whitewright Texas
In Whitewright Texas July 2008 Barrett clubs form across voting boxes and schoolhouses. The piece endorses A P Barrett for congress, cites community loyalty to Texas history and heroes, and urges a large Barrett vote while noting local injuries and minor accidents involving residents and a rail express messenger.
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Whitewright
Tex
Texas
Alamo
Alon
A. P. Barrett
Pearl
Barrett
Hubert P. Blanton
Train collision reports and depot plans across Texas and Sherman
A collision damaged two locomotives No 51 and No 20 near Bonham injuring crews while no passengers were harmed. Engineers Coulter and Hilburn reported open switches and damaged pilots. In Sherman plans emerged for a joint depot by Texas and Pacific Houston and Texas Central railroads with Frisco possibly joining, and Stephenville depot plans were reviewed with limited construction time.
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Sherman
Tex
Dallas News
Austin
Railroad Commission
Texas and Pacific and
Houston
Texas Central
Frisco
Stephenville
Mrath County
Fort Worth and
Rio Grande Railroad
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the Daily Favorite
Woodward
Chas. Davis & CO
Bonham and
Ravenna
Lonsdale
Blakeney & Fuller
Barrett Clubs
W. G. Clark Co
J. F. Taylor
Amarillo
W. C. Taylor
Xpress
Joe Fitch
Lily Lane
Cai
Mem
Nunn @ Jones
Good Clothes Store
Coulter
Pat Hilburn
Joe James
Zolly Sanders
Bonham
Texarkana
Texas and Pacific
Houston and
Texas Central Railways
H. M. Norman & Co
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