Illinois Democrats Nominate Ticket at Peoria Convention
At Peoria on Aug 22 the Illinois Democratic convention nominated N L Piotrowski for State Treasurer Caroline Groute for Superintendent of Public Instruction and Daniel R Cameron John S Cuneo and Miss Clara Bourland for University Trustees. The body also tabled Bryan’s demand for Sullivan’s resignation amid a turbulent session.
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Peoria
Illinois
N. L. Piotrowsi
Chicago
Caroline Groute
Pike County
University of Illinois
Daniel R. Cameron
John 8
Mr. Bryan
Sullivan
Committee On
Owen Thompson
Jacksonville
Thompson
Springfield
Bryan
Bar Page
Congress
Meat Trust, Railways and
Standard Oil Company
Miss Groute
Bryan Praised by Ohio Democrats as Presidential Hopeful
Ohio's Democratic platform lauds William Jennings Bryan as the eminent private citizen and urges his 1908 presidential nomination. The convention debates over county local option and initiative measures continued into early Wednesday, with Rev. Herbert Bigelow pressing for inclusion and L. Finley threatening a minority report.
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Columbus
Ohio State Democratic Convention
McCann
Committee On Platform
United States
W. J. Bryan
Ohio
America
William Jennings Bryan
Committee On Resolutions
L. Finley
Mr. Finley
Pattison
Herbert Bigelow
Cincinnati
Finley
Earthquake at Valparaiso Blasts City in Fury
The Valparaiso quake caused nearly 3000 deaths and about 100 million dollars in damage. Buildings collapsed in the first shock, a storm toppled weakened walls, fires broke out within minutes, and trolley wires sparked as flames lit the town.
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Valparaiso
Pitched Battle Wounds Five Whites and Five Negroes
Reports from Lake Charles Louisiana describe a pitched battle at a Colorado Southern construction camp fifteen miles west of Oakdale. Five whites and five Negroes were wounded with several believed fatally. Sheriff dispatches deputies but remote location hinders details.
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Lake Charles
Oakdale
War Dept Adjusts Militia Pay Funds Shortfall
Assistant Secretary Oliver reports a tentative settlement of the 700000 militia pay appropriation for manuevers across camps. Some troops sent beyond schedules created deficits. pay will be delayed for later arrivals and surplus funds may cover gaps. Congress may rebalance next winter. camps in various states to finish study. Also Rev Father Lanslots departs Oklahoma City for New York then Transvaal for missionary work.
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Washington
Oliver
War Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Subsistence Department
Pay Department of the Army
Army
Congress
Oklahoma City
Father Lanslots
New York
Transvall
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Brockport
Howell Bros
Ahat Insurang
Rene Dom
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Oliver Typewriter
DM. EL
Rohde
Lef Som
Silas B. Johnson
Montreal
Orienial
E. Rohde
Prop
Sullivan and Bryan
Buckeye Democracy
William J. Bryan
First National Bank
J. W. Howell
H. C. Boatwright
Guy M. Bryan, JR
L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
VIA
I. & Gin
ST. Louis
Liberal
C. J. Price, G. Pst
Geo. D. Hunter
B.G.P
T. A
Palestine, Texas
Priest
Africa
E. J. Jenkins
The
Bryan Steam Laundry
Hearne & Dansby
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