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Cranbury Press

Location

Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

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Democratic National Convention Opens in Denver

The 20th Democratic National Convention opens in Denver with Theodore A. Bell of California as temporary chairman delivering the keynote. Delegates fill the new auditorium as banners, portraits, and a labeled seating plan set a formal, celebratory tone for the session.

Theodore A. Bell California Cleveland Denver Col Thomas Taggart Indiana Urey Woodson Archbishop Keane

Resolutions Honor Cleveland as Dems Move Toward Bryan Nomination

The Democratic National Convention in Cleveland adopted resolutions honoring the late Grover Cleveland and expressing sympathy to his family. Delegates, including Ruth Bryan Leavitt, watched crowd scenes outside as Bryan supporters pushed his nomination. The day featured a mix of formal talks, a snowy July city scene, and discussion of platform and vice presidential chances.

I. J. Dunn Omaha W. J. Bryan Grover Cleveland United States Democratic Party Cleveland Ruth Bryan Leavitt William J. Bryan Leavitt Utah H. J. Hayward Salt Lake City Sarah Ventress Harriett Hood Thermopolis Wyoming Bually Colorado Mary Carroll Bradford Willam J. Bryan Bryan Taggart Charles J. Keane Theodore A. Bell California Newton C. Blanchard Louisiana J. Taylor Ellyson Virginia Ollie’ James Kentucky Hell Chicago Bell John EF. Lamb Indiana

Unions expand across industries and regions

Workers and farmers align with unions in Kansas City and Alberta while Belgian miners face wage cuts. German unskilled labor counts 125,000 with GFTU ties. Beef Trust price rises face federal inquiry calls. Vancouver uses union labels on printing. Boston waiters push liquor dining rules. Central Federated Union asks Taft to stop using soldiers on union jobs. Union home site eyed in Texas with $400,000 estimated cost.

General Federation of Trade Unions Germany Central Federated Union Beef Trust England Vancouver British, Columbia Ite Boston Taft War Department International Union Committee San Antonio Texas

Frost Kills Mexican Cops Worst Frosts In Half Century

Severe frosts across the federal district and states Pueblo Tinucala Hidalgo caused an estimated 10 million dollars in corn losses. The frosts struck on three consecutive nights, the worst in fifty years, devastating crops across the plateau region.

City of Mexico Federal District Pueblo Tinucala Hidalgo

Beresford Signals Spark Naval Maneuver Controversy

London The Times reports Admiral Lord Charles Beresford signaled an evolution during Channel fleet maneuvers that would have steered cruisers into collision with the HMS Ark Royal and HMS Good Hope. Sir Percy Scott aboard the Good Hope allegedly doubled the signal’s accuracy and did not obey.

London the Times Channel Charles Beresford Army Percy Scott

Nebraska Floods Drown 25 In Lincoln District

Incomplete reports from Salt Creek Wemhn River valleys confirm twenty five deaths with twelve drowned at Lincoln four near Ashland seven at Nebraska City and others elsewhere. About two thousand refugees are housed as flood waters recede and relief efforts continue in the district.

Lincoln, Neb Salt Creek Wemhn River Lincoln Ashland Nebraska City

London Olympic Entries Accept American Rifle Competitors

The London Olympic committee will permit American entries for the international rifle matches this year. Colonel Franklin Bartlett is named president of the Personal Liberty League as its membership rapidly grows. Colleges Columbia and Swarthmore have dropped football in the East. On the Pacific Coast Leland Stanford and California push abolitionist causes. J B deRosier set a mile record on Clifton Stadium track in Glen flat. No Tom Longboat at the Olympic championships amid boos and cheers from headquarters. With Providence withdrawing, remaining tracks for Wing trotting meetings are Detroit, Kalamazoo and Columbus, leaving only three old-time harness meets. The Grand Trotting Heart disrupted by betting-legislation. only three meetings will run on old-time lines. Vinland may feature in weight events with Jarvinen, said to have hurled the discus 143 feet 4 inches. Coney Island Jockey Club losses estimated from $150,000 to $250,000 at recent meeting. The New York Tribune says racing prospects are brighter than since the Agnew-Hart act. The McGrathiana stud in Lexington, Kentucky, is to be dispersed due to adverse tariff legislation, ranking second only to the Erdendorf establishment of James B. Hygin in size in the United States.

London Tom Longboat Providence Detroit Kakimazoo Columbus Vinland Jarvinen McGrathiana Stud Lexington McGrathiana Elmendorf James B. Hygin United States

Cleveland resolution spurs dramatic convention scene

At the convention the crowd urged Parker to speak as calls for a Cleveland tribute filled the hall. David Francis wept while eulogizing Grover Cleveland, and Judge Parker declined a Cleveland resolution, urging adoption of Nebraska’s memorials. The meeting adjourned after pledging respect for the former president and naming committee locations. Edmond P. Hobson then urged a stronger navy with two fleets and bonds.

Missouri Mr. Francis Bell Francis W. A. Haldeman Louisville Courier-Journal Dunn Parker Judge Parker Cleveland Nebraska Shhairman Edmond P. Hobson

Gould de Sagan Marriage Described as Cold Ceremony

London reports Anna Gould and Price Here-dn Sagar wed at a registry office on Henrietta Street and again at the French Protestant Church in Soho. The couple stood through a rigid service with few guests, and the bride appeared statue like while the groom spoke of faith changes and Protestant vows.

London England Mme Anna Gould Price Dn Sagar Henrietta Street Covent Garden Soho Square Baron de Fonteniillat C. Honchauvin Helle de Sagan Piuther de Tyre Pastor de Gremont

Sketch of the career of William Jennings Bryan

A portrait of William Jennings Bryan tracing his rise from a Illinois born lawyer to a national figure. The piece covers his education, political campaigns, leadership of The Commoner, and his family life with wife Mary and their public and private work styles. It notes his world travels, military service, and enduring partnership with his wife in shaping his public message.

William Jennings Bryan Wiliam Jennings Bryan Hiinois Efe Whipple Academy Illinois College Jacksonville Fairview Oryans Bryan Lincoln Bryans Will Palmview Hfe

Baseball notes mix in a crowded sports roundup

A sprawling recap mentions John Anderson and J Candllon, St. Louis Americans third base strength with Perris, and fans rooting for the New York Americans. It notes pitchers like Charley Nichols with Peeble Chit, Jake Atz’s Soxwhitty Infield, and various trades, signings, and performances across leagues including Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Boston, plus golf, tennis, polo, and rowing results and a wave of other sports happenings.

John Anderson J. Candllon St. Lows Perris Hlarrian New York Americans Joe Cantillon Charley Nichols Peeble Jake Atz Vilek Turper Cleveland Pittsburg Pirates Barney Dreyfus Raymond St. Louis Nationals Ludwig Jimmy Sigh Chitgo Phillies Lloyd Rickert Stoons Ferris Arbathehto Pittsburgs

Admits She Buried Baby In Hackensack Golf Club Grounds

A New Jersey woman Sophie Collins confessed after leaving Holy Trinity Church Hackensack that she buried a live baby found on the Hackensack Golf Club grounds. She claimed the child died in her arms during transport after boarding a Jersey City bound train. The arrest followed details from Officers Broderick and Blinayelt. The baby, born six weeks earlier in Jersey City, survived briefly before dying.

Sophie Collins Holy Trinity Catholic Church Hackensack Hackensack Golf Club William Blnanyelt William Broderick Hvng Jersey City Shea Golfiaks

Ex Governor Douglas donates 25000 for Brockton nursery

Ex Governor William L. Douglas pledges twenty five thousand dollars to purchase land build and endowment for a new day nursery in Brockton Massachusetts. The item notes other U S news including treasury calls on bank reserves and Taft nomination plans with brief regional updates.

Willmna &. Douglas Brockton Maia William L. Douglas Nur Ery

Astor Gifts Oxford Endowment to Reach Five Hundred Thousand

The Oxford University endowment fund, begun by Lord Curzon after becoming chancellor, has reached 500000 dollars. W W Astor has donated another 50000 dollars, bringing his total gifts to 100000 dollars.

Astor Oxford London Oxford University Endowment Fund Lord Curzon W. W. Astor Mr. Astor

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