Killing in Self-Defense in Mumford Texas Trial Begun
Deputy Baker Larkin of Mumford faced a justice’s exam in Hearne for the killing of Stewart Wilson, described as self-defense. Chas. Gainer wounded by a accidental shot but recovering well. Federal cavalry moved to the Rio Grande to enforce neutrality laws amid platform disputes. An oil tank fire at Saratoga destroyed two tanks of oil.
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Hearne
Texas
Baker Larkin
Mumford
Cobb
Stewart Wilson
Larkin
Galveston
Chas. & Gainer
Rio Grande
Saratoga
Train wreck near Boracho claims several lives
An eastbound Texas and Pacific passenger train derailed at Boracho 155 miles east of El Paso after a washout. Engineer Joseph Jones died from injuries. two unknown Mexicans were killed. The mail clerk and four passengers were injured, with the dead and injured taken to Pecos. A defective rail is blamed.
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Pecos
Tex
Texas and Pacific Railway
Boracho
el Paso
Joseph Jones
Real Estate Man Leslie Hight Mauled in Runaway at Princeton
McKinney Texas July 2 Leslie Hight a leading real estate man was thrown from a buggy in a runaway at Princeton. His left leg was badly shattered and an amputation was necessary below the knee.
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McKinney
Tex
Leslie Hight
Princeton
Sheath Bathing Suits Draw Crowd in Atlantic City
Atlantic City July 2 sheath bathing suits have appeared attracting attention. Two women in the new beach attire caused a sensation on Thursday. Elderly residents protested while the beach censor declined to act.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Snow cooled hall planned for Democratic convention in Denver
Denver prepares for the national Democratic convention by cooling the 12,000 seat hall with snow delivered in barrels. The hall features portraits of departed Democrats including Cleveland Jackson and Jefferson with Washington above the chairman’s seat. Judge Gray leads as vice presidential candidate with Bryan supporting him and other contenders like Towne mentioned.
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Denver
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
George Washington
Washington
Jackson
Jefferson
Chicago
Judge Gray
Mr. Bryan
New York
Stanchfield
Harrison
Charles A. Towne
Towne In Race to Stay
Denver July 2 Charles Towne of New York says he is in the race for the Democratic vice presidential nomination and expects New York delegates to support him. He met William J. Bryan at his Lincoln home and discussed platform planks including an anti injunction stance aimed at broad worker support.
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Denver
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Charles Towne
New York
Mr. Towne
Towne
Bryan
Kern Leads Indiana Delegation Toward Denver
John W. Kern of Indiana arrived in Lincoln with Lamb Jackson Padgett and Riley heading to Denver after a call on Mr. Bryan at Fairview. Kern said he is not a candidate for vice president but would not rule out action if the convention nominates him without his consent.
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Lincoln
Neb
John W. Kern
Indiana
Messrs
Lamb
Jackson
Padgett
Riley
Denver
Bryan
Fairview
Kern
Gompers Pushes AFL Anti Injunction Plank in Democratic Platform
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, has begun the Denver fight for an anti injunction plank and other labor policies in the Democratic platform. He expressed confidence of better treatment than Republicans at Chicago.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Gompers
Chicago
Missouri Pacific Passenger Trains Collide Near Knobnoster
Sedalia Missouri July 2 report says Missouri Pacific passenger trains Nos 3 and 12 collided head on near Knobnoster early Thursday. One mail clerk was killed four others injured six passengers slightly hurt and Engineer Burke sustained a broken collarbone.
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Sedalia
Missouri Pacific
Knobnoster
Burke
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Texas and Pacific
Wagner & Co
City National Bank
G. S. Parker
E. H. Astin
A. W. Wilkerson
Cashier
E. W. Crenshaw
J. W. English
J. K. Parker
J. N. Cole
Stevenson Machine and Repair
John Wittman
Tailo
Eastman Kodak Goods
Haswell’s Book Store
Sanders Bros
Isso
Wiley’s
Martin & Locke
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