Gompers Plans Proclamation Backing Democratic Ticket
In Washington on July 17 labor circles report Samuel Gompers will issue a proclamation urging organized labor to support the Democratic ticket. He aims to tour the country to rally 2,000,000 labor votes for Bryan, a move seen to bolster labor influence and power. Denver reports Colorado labor largely backs the Democratic stand, with union leaders and the State Federation likely to endorse Gompers and unite labor behind Bryan.
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Colorado State Federation of Labor
Bryan
Washington, D. C
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
United States
Gompers
Washington
Gompera
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Western Federation of Miners
Negro Confesses to Ten Murders Before Hanging
Frank Johnson, a Black man, was hanged at the West Virginia penitentiary in Moundville for a March murder. His last day included a confession to the prison chaplain claiming five additional killings, naming and giving addresses of five victims, with varying detail on the cases.
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Moundaville
Wr Va
Frank Johnson
West Virginia
Johnson
G O P Leaders Confer Ahead Of Colorado Springs Meetings
Chicago July 17 Frank H Hitchcock chairman of the Republican national committee and James T Williams Jr member of Judge Tafts staff arrived from Washington and will travel to Colorado Springs for July 20 and 21 to confer with the western state chairmen. A Chicago session will follow with central state leaders and later eastern leaders will meet Hitchcock in New York. Hitchcock said the toughest battles would be west of the Missouri river.
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Chicago
Frank H. Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
James T. Williams, Jr
Taft
Washington
Colorado Springs
National Committee
Missouri River
Hitchcock
Central States
New York
Gompers Denies Hearst League Nominations Influence
Erie July 17 President Samuel Gompers AFL told an Associated Press man there is no truth to reports he cabled William Randolph Hearst to block the Independence League from nominating its own presidential candidate and to press support for William J. Bryan. He said the Denver invention had incorporated in its platform labor urges.
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Erie
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Associated Press
Wm. R. Hearst
Independence League
League
Wm. J. Bryan
Denver
Orchard Sentenced to World Hades by Wisconsin Labor Union
At the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor convention in Fond du Lac a resolution condemning Harry Orchard to World Hades passed 69 to 8. The vote reflected strong opposition to Orchard amid labor turmoil.
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Orchard
Hades
Fond-Du-Lac
Wins
Oday
Wisconsin State Federation of Labor
Hary Orchard
Shady Work Mars the Olympian Games
London July 17 A serious controversy divides American athletes and the British Olympic association. The American dressing rooms became a camp of discontent and Canadians and French competitors also express dissatisfaction with the Fifth Olympiad events. The American protest over the tug of war was dismissed, a decision many spectators认为 was unjustified.
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London
British Olympic Association
Prohibition Campaign Plans Lincoln Speech August 10
Eugene W. Chafin and Aaron S. Watkins stayed in Columbus for talks with the national committee. It was decided to open the campaign at Lincoln Nebraska on August 10 with Chafin to speak.
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Columbus
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Aaron S. Watkins
National Committee
Lincoln
Neb
Chafin
Rebels on the Run from Porvenir to El Salvador
Rebels who captured Porurenir Wednesday night were repulsed in an attack on Ceiba and fled toward El Salvador from Tegucigalpa Honduras on July 17.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Poruenir
Qelba
Salvador
Forty drowned as launch Gabriel sinks in Mania
In Mania on July 16 the launch Gabriel foundered with ninety aboard. Sixty-one were saved, leaving thirty-nine unaccounted. Many of the saved were women and children.
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Gabriel
Miners Union Affiliation Reached in Conference
Denver July 17 Charles H Moyer of the Federation of Miners and T H Lewis of United Mine Workers with their executives reached plans for a uniform exchange of cards and affiliation of the two bodies Both will report to their conventions and seek harmony jurisdiction during strikes to be discussed later An amendment shifting officer elections from executive to referendum was defeated and another removing power to submit questions between conventions was also rejected
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Denver
Colo
P T Charles H. Moyer
We Federation of Miners
City
T. H. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Shriners Parade Closes Helps City Civil Parade
In St. Paul Minnesota July 17 the Shriners conclave festivities near end as the civic parade unfolds. The procession features many elaborate floats illustrating northwest development and draws wide city viewing.
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Shriners
ST. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Senator Clark Is Sig e in Chicago
Chicago July 17 Clarence Don Clark United States senator from Wyoming was stricken with nervous collapse and general breakdown at the Auditorium Annex hotel tonight. His condition was serious for a time but he soon rallied and physicians at midnight expected recovery. He was en route to Wyoming to investigate affairs with the Indians of the state.
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Chicago
Clarence Don Clark
United States
Wyoming
Auditorium Annex
Awful Charge Against Kin In Grover Case
Colorado officers investigate reported mistreatment of 10 year old Goldie Pierce of Grover at St John’s hospital. Sheriff Florence and Weld County prosecutor travel to Cheyenne to pursue warrants against two blood kin as the child remains in precarious condition. If proven, the charges could rank second only to a capital crime in severity.
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Goldie Pierce
Grover
Colo
St. John's Hospital
Florence
van Horne
Greeley
Colorado
St. John’s Hospital
Weld County
Cheyenne
Fierce Battle Occurs in Alabama Strike
Birmingham reports a strike armed clash near Adamaville involving strikers strike sympathizers and deputies. Governor Comer orders district troops to sleep on arms as a mixed company heads to the scene. One deputy is dead several wounded and many sympathizers arrested.
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Birmingham
Ala
Comer
Adamaville
Stvnken
Peary Sets Sail for New North Pole Quest
Commander Robert E. Peary sailed aboard the Roosevelt from Sydney to attempt another reach of the North Pole. His final remark as he boarded the ship indicated he expected to accomplish his goal.
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Sydney
N. S
Robert FE. Peary
Roosevelt
North Pole
Weather forecast for Wyoming and Washington report
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fall Saturday and Sunday. Local data show 24 hour period ending 6 pm July 17 1908 with a max of 76 degrees and min of 50 degrees and no precipitation reported. W B Palmer section director.
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Washington D. C
Wyoming
Palmer
Remarkable Earnings of the Union Pacific
Omaha Neb July 17 The Union Pacific reports a high earnings year ending June 30 with 10 percent dividends and over 11 million dollars to spare. Gross revenues exceed 90 million dollars, with a 44 million-dollar balance after expenses and taxes. Maintenance outlay is high, yet rolling stock is ready for service as repairs keep pace.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
New
Southern Pacific
Illinois Central
Atchison
San Pedro
Harriman
Developments in Gould Divorce Trial Reported
New York July 17 A divorce suit filed by Mrs. Frank J. Gould remains active on the Supreme Court calendar with trial expected soon. Friends fail to settle the differences, detectives collect evidence, and two Nova Scotia witnesses are said to testify about a yachting trip in 1905. The witnesses have been moved to a quiet Long Island village for safety. Hector McDonald and Richard Jeans are named as the alleged witnesses.
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New York
Frank J. Gould
Long Island
Hector McDonald
Sydney
Cape Breton
North Sydney
Richard Jeans
Tests of Grazing in the Forests
Washington officials announce a joint inquiry by the interior and agriculture departments into how sheep and goats grazing in national forests affect watersheds critical for irrigation. A. F. Potter and D. D. Bronson of the forest service will cooperate with the reclamation service. regional discussions will include Water Users and cattle and sheep growers associations. Potter travels to Santa Fe to discuss Pecoming additions to the Pecos national forest.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Agriculture
A. F. Potter
Forestry Service
D. D. Bronson
Reclamation Service
Water Users’ Association
Cattle Growers
Avivga le
Forest Service
Potter
Washington
Santa Fe
N. M
Curry
Pecow National Forest
Foraker Must Fight His Battle Unaided
Hot Springs Virginia July 17 Arthur J Vorys Ohio campaign manager issued a statement on the senatorial situation in Ohio. He says national campaign managers will not interfere with the election of a United States senator to succeed Senator Foraker.
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Hot Springs
Arthur J. Vorys
Ohio
United States
Ppraker
Eulenburg's Trial Postponed Amid Prince's Ill Health
Berlin July 17 The trial of Prince Zu Eulenburg on perjury charges connected to last year's court scandals was indefinitely suspended because he was in a dying condition. He grew weaker over eighteen days of trial and sobbed as judges refused to continue the proceedings. He urged the court to end his agony in a weak voice.
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Berlin
Prince Zu Eulenburg
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