Hayes, an American, Wins Marathon Race
London spectators witnessed a dramatic Olympic Marathon with American John F. Hayes of the Irish American Athletic Club finishing first after Dorando of Italy was aided to the line. Officials later protested and Hayes was declared winner as Dorando collapsed near the end.
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Hayes
London
Olympian Arena
Greece
John F. Hayes
Hefferen
South Africa
America
Dorando
Italy
John
Ame
Hefferon
Foreshaw
Missouri Alt
A. R. Weldon
Tom Longboat
Canada
Dorringo
Terrific Thunderstorm Hits Gettysburg Army Camp
An all night search at Camp Hayes in Gettysburg reveals three National Guard members dead after a severe lightning and wind storm. Nearly fifty others are injured, with hospital tents filled, including women and children visitors. The governor’s tent blew down and guests were buried under canvas.
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Gettysburg
Camp Hayes
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Battle Ground
Stuart
German Auto Gar Reaches Berlin in Auto Contest
The German automobile from New York to Paris motor car race arrived in Berlin at noon, the first to reach the city and seemingly days ahead of its nearest rival. A huge crowd cheered as the machine rolled through the streets, viewed as a German victory.
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Berlin
New York
Bryan and Osborne Headed to Chicago from Lincoln
Wm. J. Bryan departed Lincoln at 4 30 p m for Chicago with Governor John B Osborne of Wyoming and a corps of newspaper correspondents. Bryan said before starting that no arrangements had been made for speeches en route.
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Lincoln, Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Chicago
John &. Osborne
Wyoming
Bryan
Great Mine Unions Will Work Together
In Denver on July 24 the Western Federation of Miners voted 208 to 96 to approve an agreement with the United Mine Workers of America. The pact bars new coal miner charters, preserves existing coal locals, and requires jurisdiction disputes to go to executive boards. The convention endorsed the Miners Magazine policy and amended the constitution to bind miners to the local at their mine.
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Denver
Colo
Western Federation of Minera
United Mine Workers of America
Magasine
Bold Diamond Thefts Amid Denver Auto Trip
Mrs. R. B. Gellenbeck reports the theft of diamonds valued at $4 000 from room 18 at the Melville house 906 Fifteenth street during an auto outing with her former husband and his brother. A bartender named Mills, rumored to be involved with Mrs. Gellenbeck, was seen. the jewels and other valuables placed in a trunk were missing after she returned from the outing. Police have no leads.
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Denver
Colo
R. B. Gellenbeck
Melville House
Fifteenth Street
Gellenbeck
Gallenbeck
Louisiana's War Against the Italians
Natalbany La July 24 Following the dynamiting of an Italian house and related disorders Sheriff Saul of Tangipahoa Parish sent a message to Governor Sanders requesting troops. Italians have fled to New Orleans where the consul is handling the matter. Governor Sanders orders state troops to Tangipahoa Parish as about a hundred Italians seek refuge unable to return for wages owed.
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Natalbany
Saul
Tangipahoa
Sanders
Tor
Harreas
New Orleans
Tangipaboa Parish
Fleet Departs Hawaii for Transpacific Route
On July 23 the U. S. 8 Connecticut reports the fleet position at 8 p m 17.10 N 159.30 W about 260 miles from Honolulu. The ships sail southward 11 degrees west of the Magnetic pole at ten knots. Weather is pleasant and all are well aboard.
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U. S
Connecticut
Honolulu
Battle With Indians Leaves Many Dead at Immaculada Ranch
In a fierce clash near the Immaculada ranch at the Colorado river mining camp in Sonora nine teen Indians and two soldiers were killed and five soldiers wounded. The battle followed an attempt to move the Indians back to their reservation.
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Tucson
Ariz
Immaculada Ranch
Centro Colorado
Altar
Sonora
British Troops Fire On 20000 Mills Rioters
The strike of about 20,000 mill hands near Bombay escalated into a riot as British infantry were deployed to restore order. One native was killed and six wounded in the confrontation.
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Bombay
Watermelon Day Planned for Arkansas Valley Fair
Rocky Ford Colorado designates Thursday September 3 as Watermelon day at the Arkansas Valley fair set for September 1 through 4. The event will be bigger than ever, with Watermelon day highlighted among fair features.
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Rocky Ford
C dc
Forty-Five Are Water Victims In Swiss Tunnel Disaster
A Norwegian steamer sinking tragedy in Berne Switzerland leaves twenty five Italian workers dead when a tunnel wall collapses into an underground river. The flood fills the Loetchburg tunnel two track lengths from the entrance. In Christiana a local steamer collision sinks the Bakkelaget with twenty or more feared drowned.
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Berne
Switzerland
Loetchburg
Bernese Alps
Kander
Christiana
Bakkelaget
Goetberg
Gakkelaget
Indiana banker convicted of fraud in Ellinwood case
Great Bend Indiana July 24 After two days and nights the jury found Edward Blocke mohle president of the defunct Ellinwood bank guilty on one count of receiving deposits after the limit thirty days. Sentence was deferred.
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Great Bend
Ind
Edward Blockemohle
Bank of Ellinwood
Hughes Open to Renomination as Governor
Sarnac Inn New York July 24 Governor Hughes says he will accept a renomination if the Republican Party of New York desires him as its candidate He explains personal reasons once private do not control him and that if renominated he ought to accept the duty.
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Sarnac Inn
N. Y
Hughes
Republican Party
Famous Pianist Douglas Boxall Dies in Cincinnati
Cincinnati July 24 Douglas Boxall pianist and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music faculty member died late yesterday from appendicitis. The renowned soloist had a long career in prominent concert halls.
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Cincinnati, O
Douglas Boxall
Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
Sherman May Not Run for Vice Presidency
Washington rumors say Judge Taft may need a new running mate if James Sherman cannot recover from illness and undergoes surgery at Johns Hopkins. A replacement would trigger fights among New York and western delegates. the GOP would fill the vacancy if Sherman withdraws due to health risks.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
Judge Taft
James 8. Sherman
Chicago
Sherman
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
New York
Empire State
West
Middle West
National Committee
Taft
Cummins
Laws
Bryan transfers Commoner profits to campaign fund
From Fairview Nebraska on July 2 William J Bryan announces profits from the Commoner beyond running costs will go to the Democratic campaign fund through November. He says he will suspend editorial work and not be personally responsible for material not bearing his signature. His brother Charles Bryan will run the paper with Richard Metcalfe as editor during the campaign.
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Fairview
Neb
William J Bryan
Bryan
Charles W
Richard L. Metcalfe
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Hotel Men Confer With Industrial Club in Cheyenne
Messrs. Dutton and Epstein proprietors of the Albany hotel Denver arrived in Cheyenne and conferred with the Industrial Club directors and local businessmen about plans for a modern hotel. They indicated strong interest as investors in the project.
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Messrs. Dutton and Epstein
Albany
Denver
Cheyenne
Indus ¢Club
Conditions Improve Slightly for Mrs. Dunton in Wyoming
Rock Springs Wyoming July 24 Special The conditions of Mrs Walter B Dunton daughter of Chief Justice C N Potter were practically unchanged today though the falling temperature gave ground for hope of recovery She has been critically sick for several days from an appendicitis operation and if she recovers she must undergo a second operation.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Walter B. Dunton
C. N. Potter
Cummings Reelected Hibernians President
Indianapolis July 24 Matthew Cummings of Bouton was reelected president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians over J B Dolan of New York by a vote of 276 to 183.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Matthew Cummings
Bouton
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
J. B., Dolan
New York
Wales reviews Pride of Canadian troops on Plains of Abraham
The prince of Wales reviewed about 20 000 soldiers and sailors at Quebec on the Plains of Abraham. He then presented the governor with title deeds for the battle grounds of Wolfe as a permanent memorial reservation. Engaged forces totaled over 12 000 troops with 6 000 to 8 000 sailors and marines aboard ships.
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Quebec
Prince of Wales
Plains of Abraham
and Wolfe
Thaw Seeks Outside Doctor After Stomach Trouble
Poughkeepsie New York July 24 Harry K Thaw suffered a stomach trouble that grew serious enough to prompt him to call in an outside physician. His condition is not serious.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Weather Report for Wyoming Preview
Forecast for Wyoming calls for fall Saturday and Sunday with cooler Sunday. Local data show 24 hours ending p.m. July 24 1908: max 89, min 56.5 degrees with no precipitation. W. S. Palmer, Section Director.
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Washington
B. C
Wyoming
Palmer
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Osborne
Louisiana
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Hawaii
Indiana
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Wales
Harry Thaw
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