Bryan's Speech of Acceptance in Lincoln Neb
The crowd gathers at Lincoln for William Jennings Bryan's acceptance speech as the Democratic candidate for president. Amid a large turnout and heavy enthusiasm, Bryan and Kern are escorted to the capital grounds where he delivers a forceful address endorsing the party platform and opposing Republican policies, stressing the question Shall the People Rule.
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Wiliam Jennings Ryaul
Utrovia
Joe
Jusky Nebraska
Courlfy Lo le
Bryan
Kern
Layton
Clayton
reuiRcation Committee
Rim
Democratic Party
Challen
Republican Party
Lame
Mr. Tutt
Wounds Kill Williams in Shootout at Idaho Fray
Orangeville Idaho Aug 12 Police Officer Henry Williams died from wounds suffered in a shooting yesterday night at 11 o clock. Joseph Borrow and a Grangeville man were involved. Borrow was wounded in both knees and arrested on murder charges. County attorney contends Borrow fired after an impounding dispute over stock. Williams attempted to pacify Borrow before the shooting.
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Horrow
Orangeville
Idkbo
Henry Williama
Josaph ‘Borrow
Grangeville
Borrow
Stormey
Floer
Williame
InrKo
Inter
Williams
Catholics Attend 12th National Abstinence Convention in New Haven
Delegates from across America gather in New Haven for the 12th annual convention of a temperance organization. The three day event features speeches by leaders including Archbishop John J. Keans of Dubuque. Prominent Catholic priests lead ritual directions for local temperance societies as organizers seek reelection of National Secretary Hewin Mulready.
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Conventine Intienaton
New Haven
Catholic
America
Bath
Fat Organisation
Thie City
Spaak
John J. Keans
Dubuque
Kootenai Gets Big Tax Stick From Idaho Board
The Idaho state board of equalization reports abstracts show property valuations statewide rising about 2 percent from last year, totaling roughly 125 million dollars. County figures are listed for Bannock Bear Lake Bingham and more with varying increases over 1907. The board will adjourn daily until all returns are received.
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Homer
Idaho
State Board of Equalisation
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Cannia
Custer
Fremont
Slathian
Kootenul
Yost
Lanetah
Lincoln
Owyhee
Washington
Canyon
Big Automobile Shop Fire in Chicago Across Town
A large auto shop in Chicago burned in the morning, destroying the shop and 58 surrounding structures. The cause is unknown. the fire spread to gasoline tanks, hampering efforts. Firemen fought the blaze as flames raced through the area, with damage estimated at around a half million dollars.
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Chicago
Purchase Pear Orchard Famed Oregon Mace In Sold for 100000
Medford Oregon August 1 A syndicate led by eastern investor John D Oilwell purchased the renowned pear orchard of Charles Lewis in Medford. The orchard, famed for carbed cornice pears, previously set a high price record with pears selling for 6500 each. The total consideration was 140000.
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Oregon
Medford
Ore
Aug. L
John D. Oilwell
Charles Lewis Medford
Harrimans Apter MG GAM After KLAMATH PALLB
Averil and Rollerd Harriman sons of FO Harriman return from Pelican Lake trip to seek bear hunt in the mountains near Klamath Falls Oregon. They equipped themselves for the rugged expedition after deeming the lake trip tame.
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Klamath Pallb
Ore
Averil
Harriman
Pelican Lake
Oklahoma Ratification Celebration At Oklahoma City
Thousands of Republicans gather in Oklahoma City for Taft and Sherman ratification day. The Republican state convention met at 11 this morning to ratify primary selections and adopt a minty platform of principles. Enthusiasm runs high as voters participate in the first primary election in the new state.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ile Taal
Fire Devastates Kooteanal and Sandpoint Areas
Sandpoint Idaho Aug 11 Forest fires near Sandpoint crossed toward Kooteanal destroying four homes and displacing residents. Volunteers and Spokane fire units battled flames to defend Sandpoint and nearby mills as wind-driven fire ravaged timberlands. losses included a mill and lumber company properties with extensive timber damage and personal stories of near destruction.
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Sandpoint
Idsho
Kooteal
Panbandie
Powderay
Montana
Uumsdation
T. J. Greenough
Mimowle
W. A Clark
Young Turks Demand Sultan Surrender Half His Fortune
In Constantinople on August 12 the Young Turks and the Committer sealed up in the Bulan demanded the sultan surrender half his private fortune to fund resettlement and to cover alleged government mismanagement. They charged officials with extravagance and blamed the former regime for treasury depletion. The sultan refused but offered to separate and mortgage private property to cover a larger sum than claimed.
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Envernmant
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