Hearst Denies Candidacy for 1908 Democratic Nomination
San Francisco July 7 Congressman W R Hearst states he is not a candidate for the 1908 Democratic presidential nomination. He lists Bryan Folk Bailey as possible names with Stevenson added for Bailey and comments on the roles of Bryan Folk Bailey and Rockefeller. He argues for an independent line and vows he is not a candidate.
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San Francisco
W. R. Hearst
Bryan
London
Folk
Bailey
Stevenson
National House
Jefferson
Lincoln
Independent League
Parker
Texas
John D. Rockefeller
Barnum and Bailey
Roosevelt
Lafollette
Remarkable Jowell Family with Front Tooth Boy Triplets
Italy Texas July 7 There on the Sims farm near Italy lives a family noted for rare births. Mr and Mrs W G Jowell born in Cherokee county are 38. They wed in 1888. Twin children arrived in 1900 a son with a front tooth below in 1903 and on January 24 1906 triplets Dora Cora and Flora. There are twelve children in all.
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Italy
Tex
Sims Farm
W. G. Jowell
Cherokee County
Dora
Cora
Flora
Scott Swings Acknowledges Guilt Exonerates Two
A Wilmington report says Henry Scott, a Baltimore negro, was executed for the murder of the White crew of the schooner Harry Berwind. He confessed his guilt and exonerated Arthur Adams and Robert Sawyer, the two other condemned men, with two spiritual advisers present. The president will be asked to pardon the others.
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Raleigh
N. C
Wilmington
Evening Times
Harry Berwind
North Carolina
Henry Scott
Baltimore
President of Southern Cotton Association Won't Resign
Hervie Jordan, president of the Southern Cotton Association, says reports of his resignation are unauthorized and he will continue in office through his term while preparing for a strong fall campaign to maintain good prices. Marion county commissioners in Texas refuse to assess property under the intangible assets law.
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Southern Cotton Association
Atlanta
Hervie Jordan
The
Marion County
Texas
Board of Commissioners
First Houseboat Prepared To Speed Fruit Ships
New Orleans on July 7 workmen ready the first houseboat at the Mississippi mouth to quarantine crews and allow fruit steamers to dock without delays. Regulations from Surgeon General and state health officials limit ashore access to the captain, with fumigation and isolation rules governing all shore time and crew changes. Planters' Steamship Co. began outfitting the vessel. other lines have not yet applied.
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New Orleans
Mississippi River
Secnd
Wyman
Marine Hospital and Public Health Service
Washington
Louisiana State Rct of Health
State Board of Health
Fruit
Planters’ Steamship Company
Status of the Army Transport Thomas Stranded at Guam
The navy reports two cablegrams from Commander Potts about the Thomas on a Guam reef. Supply ships could not pull her off and no tugs were available locally. If weather holds, there is no immediate danger. Manila is seeking vessels to assist. a week or more is possible. The ship carries $1 750 000 in Philippine gold and 93 people aboard.
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Washington
Navy Department
Potts
Guam
Thomas
Manila
Typhoid case overshadowed rumor of yellow fever in New Orleans
The Louisiana state board of health said a reported yellow fever outbreak in New Orleans likely stems from a typhoid case labeled suspicious. Dr. Cr H Irion noted no yellow fever is known to be present in New Orleans. Separately, Kansas City Kan mayor W W Rose was held in contempt by the state supreme court for unlawful continuation in office and faces a $1000 fine or jail until paid.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Louisiana State Board of Health
Cr. H. Irion
State Board
Irion
State Board of Health
Topeka
State Supreme Court
W. W. Rose
Kansas City
Kan
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Batavia
Brockport
RED
York State
Howell Bros
Geo. A. Adams
Parker Building
Oliver Typewriter
Rohde’s
Saloon
Sam Leading Brands
Silas B. Johnson
Parker Rye
Montreal Rye
Ories Ask Rye
E. Rohive
Prop
Hearst
Jowells
Scott
Jordan
First National Bank
Bryan, Texas
J. W. Howell
H. C. Boatwright
Guy M. Bryan, JR
L. L. McInnis
F. M. Law
Ass’t Cashier
VIA
ST. Louis
D. J. Price
G. P
D. Hunter
A.G.P
Palestine, Texas
E. J. Jenkins
Bryan Steam Laundry
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