Convention Adopts Platform and Nominates Bailey for Governor
The Dallas convention on August 15 adjourned until 8:30 after endorsing Bryan and placing Joseph W. Bailey in nomination by Senator Cone Johnson. Bell Brooks Campbell and Colquitt were named for governor as the platform was unanimously adopted.
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Dallas
Texas
Bryan
Cone Johnson
Joseph W. Bailey
Bell
Brooks
Campbell
Colquitt
Indignation over brutal guardsmen assault of Milo Smirnoff in St Petersburg
Intense public anger follows the flogging of Milo Smirnoff by crack cavalry guards after a jeer about Port Arthur. She and a companion were captured, taken to the barracks, and Smirnoff received twenty seven lashes in view of officers. Calls for trials grow as officials stay silent.
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St. Petersburg
Aud
Milo
Smirnoff
Chevalier
Nevesky Mile
Port Arthur
Mlee
Guards
Stenbackforner
Mile
Oregon Sold One Hundredth Part Changes Hands
Ownership of almost one hundredth of Oregon shifted as the California and Oregon Land company sold most of the Oregon Central military road grant to a syndicate of eastern and Californian capitalists. About 500000 acres, 235 miles long and 13 miles wide, were sold for roughly 750000 dollars, excluding a 25 mile Klamath Indian reservation strip. The purchase launches a broad colonization project.
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Portland
State of
Oregon
Oregon Central Military Road
California and Oregon Land Company
Cascade Forest Reserve
Idaho Line
Klamath Indian Reservation
G A R Parade in Minneapolis Two Miles Long
The Grand Army of the Republic parade in Minneapolis on August 15 stretched two miles with old soldiers marching as the city saw a solemn, nostalgic display. Crowds cheered as bands played and veterans recalled days of war during the fortieth annual event.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Grand Army of the Republic
Texas Democratic Convention Opens with Debate on Organization
Dallas Aug 15 The Texas Democratic convention opened with Temporary Chairman Cockrell presiding. Permanent officers chosen. Templeton urged direct primary for state offices. Governor Lanham defended his administration while Senator Culberson urged strict enforcement of laws and controls on liquor. Credentials committee divided over proxy seating and county representation.
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Lanham
Culberson
Dallas
Cockrell
Committee
United States
Platform and Resolutions Committee
Committee On
Templeton
Hopkins County
Texas
Panhandle
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Houston
Howell Bros
Nsurangee
Dona
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Oliver Typewriter
Finemeebo
WM. EZ. Tacles Trlaphonea
Rohde’s
Saloon
Tom
Silas B. Johnson
Parker
RYE
Montreal Rye
Orienial Rye
E. Rohde
Prop
Brute Vicks
Greenwood
S. C
Jennie Brooks
J. B. Brooks
Bob Davis
Davis
G. A. R. Parade
First National Bank
J. W. Howell
H. C. Boatwright
Guy M. Bryan, JR
L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
Ssize Roeo
VIA
ST. Louis
O. J. Price, G.p.it
GEO
D. Hunter
K.G.P
E. J. Jenkins
The
Bryan Steam Laundry
Hearne & Dansby
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