Bryan arrives in New York amid Denver nomination talks
William J. Bryan lands in New York after two days in upstate meetings with leaders. He denies leaving decisions to others and says he told men to act as they pleased. Colonel Watterson backs Bryan for Denver, notes Johnson efforts are too late.
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William J. Bryan
Bryan
Hoffman House
Conners
Mr. Bryan
McCarren
Kings County
Denver
Illinois
Watterson
Johnson
Memphis Woman Kills Two Negro Women After Child Dispute
Mrs James Wright shot and killed Leila Gordon with a single barrel shotgun in Memphis on April 20. One shot tore Leila’s arm off. A chase ensued and Mrs Wright fired again at another Black woman. The clash stemmed from a quarrel over children and followed a beating of Mrs Wright’s sister-in-law.
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Quarre
Memphis
James Wright
Leila Gordon
Nephew Slays Uncle in Alabama Feud Clash
Mobile April 20. Avery Hardage shot and killed his uncle J W Weatherford in Brantley Alabama after Weatherford pursued the Hardage brothers on a public road and attacked them with a shotgun. Five shots from Hardage ended the confrontation. Weatherford died instantly. Eyewitnesses reported the feud as the motive. Hardage escaped.
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Mobile
J. W. Weatherford
Brantley
Ala
Avery Hardage
Hardage
Weatherford
Police Ptomaine Poisoning Hits Forty State Constabulary
Forty members of the state police in Chester Pennsylvania are ill with ptomaine poisoning after eating canned goods. Troops A C and D report no illness. The outbreak follows disturbances linked to the Chester Traction strike as the second week opened with company control.
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State Constabulary
Chester
State Police
Chester Traction Company
Fatal Auto Accident Ends Lives in Brighton
In Brighton an automobile crash on a down grade killed William Gallagher of Malden instantly. Joseph Shine suffered a brain concussion while May Dick and William Flynn were injured as the car, driven by Gallagher, struck a telegraph pole and the occupants were thrown out. Separately, London reports King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra departed for a royal visit to Copenhagen Stockholm and Christiania to meet their Nordic hosts.
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William Gallagher
Malde
Joseph Shine
May Dick
William Flynn
Brighton
Gallagher
London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Christiana
Wyman Reappointed Postmaster at St. Louis
The president sent to the senate the nomination of Frank Wyman for a second four year term as postmaster at St. Louis, Washington, on April 20.
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Wyman
Washington
Senate
Frank Wyman
St. Louis
Six alleged nightriders held in Murray bond set
Six alleged nightriders were brought to Murray. Bond set at $1,200. Two posted bond, four remain jailed.
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Murray, Ky
Fort Worth Flood Relief Keeps Gathers Care and Food
The Fort Worth health department maintains sanitary precautions after floods. One thousand residents remain in charity care while relief committees collect funds and provide food and clothing from three provision stands. Repair crews work on streetcar lines and expected service resumes in two days to North Fort Worth and Arlington Heights.
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Health Department of
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Clear Fork
West Fork
Trinity River
North Fort Worth
Arlington Heights
Health Department
Ban on merry widow hats hits Burlington churches
In Burlington New Jersey pastors report falling male attendance as large hats rise in services. Some churches consider banning or restricting merry widow hats to improve seating and curb backsliding among men. Ushers struggle to seat congregants as big hats occupy space. Prominent churches may ask ladies to check large hats at the cloak room during services.
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Burlington
N. J
Shannon Catch Triggers Spectator Collapse
In Newark on April 20 during a Giants game against Newark, Thomas J. Eyman, 44, of East Orange, suffered a stroke and collapsed in the grandstand after Shannon made a spectacular catch off a Sharp line drive. He is hospitalized at St. James’ in critical condition as 500 fans applauded.
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Shannon
Newark
N. J
Eyman
Shors
Protests by Labor Held Across Major Cities
Three large labor mass meetings in New York Chicago and Washington urged remedial congressional legislation. Samuel Gompers spoke in New York advocating changes to the Sherman antitrust law. Washington speakers backed bills limiting court injunctions in labor disputes and blacklisting hostile lawmakers.
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United States
Grand Central Palace
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
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Organized Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Columbia Theater
Washington
Ohio
Lloyd
Missouri
Hughes
New Jersey
Savage
Illinois
Wilson
Nicholas
Pennsylvania
Green
Massachusetts
Gompers
Revolver Battle Wounds Policeman and Suspects Shot
Chicago, April 20. Policeman Anthony McGeogegan was badly wounded in a revolver battle with three men at Fortieth street and Vincennes avenue. William Weber, believed attacker, lies unconscious with two bullet wounds. two other armed men were arrested fleeing through an alley. McGeogegan may recover. Wounded prisoner likely to die. suspects identified as Thomas Kenney and Joseph Madden, both under 20. Kelly wore cowboy hat and belt with cartridges. A revolver, recently discharged, and two whisky flasks found.
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Chicago
Anthony McGeogegan
Fortieth Street
Vincennes Avenue
William Weber
McGeogegan
Thomas Kenney
Joseph Madden
Kelly
Conway Penny Bonded Over Embezzlement Charge
Mobile reports Conway Penny assistant city clerk is under 500 dollar bond to answer an embezzlement charge. Penny appeared in court with bond set at 500 dollars as prosecutors pursue the case.
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Mobile
Conway Penny
A and M College Seeks Beef and Pork Bids for 1908 09
The Board of Directors of A and M College invites bids in the Mess Hall for supplying beef carcasses and pork for the 1908 09 session. Bids due June 10 at 9 am. Minimum dressed carcass 850 pounds. Grass fed until Jan 1 and corn fed thereafter. U S Government inspected beef required. Cash bid bond and performance bond required. The college may use on hand stock.
College bids for merchantable wood required by April 20
Bids for 1400 cords of merchantable wood must be received by 4 PM April 20 at the President’s office. Deliveries include 850 to 1050 cords along the I G N railroad spur, 50 cords to the Mess Hall, with grading by the College President. One sixth bid with a certified check. a bond may be required. bids may be rejected.
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L. L. Melnnis
H. H. Harrington
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