Successful Candidate’s Convention Dominates First Ballot
Supporters of Cummins sweep convention at all stages winning the prize on the first ballot. Herriott tops lieutenant governor with 860 votes on second ballot. Weaver defeats Mowry for supreme judge after two ballots. Brown defeats Mowry for railroad commissioner and Barrett re nominated by acclamation. The convention exposes the old machine's defeat.
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Weaver
Brown
Barrett
Cummins
A. B. Cummins
John C.herriott
David Brant
Clinton
Brant
S. M. Weaver
H. M. Towner
A. R. Dewey
C. A. Bishop
Towner
Mowry
E. C. Brown
Welcome Mowry
Harriman
Kiemme
Klemmer
Supreme Court
Dewey
Bishop
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
R. C. Barrett
Real Tug of War Comes
Cedar Rapids Aug 7 Special The convention reassembled at 2 pm but credentials committee not ready. Speakers included Senators Dolliver and Allison and Congressmen Hepburn Cousins. First vote settles anti Cummins drive as Cummins gains early room.
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Cedar Rapids
Dolliver
Allison
Hepburn
Cousins
Cummins
Carroll
Jackson
Iowa Cummins Nomination Dominates State Convention
At the Iowa Republican convention J C Davis of Keokuk chaired briefly as anti Cummins delegates carried votes in Jackson and Carroll, but the Cummins faction won the key test with 845 to 765. Cummins gathered 860 votes as the nominee with Harriott, Harriman, and others placing behind. The process saw no nominating speeches and rapid governor balloting.
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Cedar Rapids
J. C. Davis
Keokuk
Jackson
Carroll
Cummins
H. W. Byers
Shelby County
Trewin
Woodbury County
Cummins Life A Strenuous Path To Iowa Governor
Hon A B Cummins Republican nominee for Iowa governor has a strenuous life story. Born in Greene county Pennsylvania to Scotch Irish parents he earned his education through self effort. He worked in clerkships carpentry and railroad roles before practicing law in Chicago Des Moines and with partners in private firms. Active in politics he led railroad reform lawmaking and party campaigns rising to national committee roles and election work through the 1890s.
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A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Greene County
Pennsylvania
Cummins
Waynesburg Academy
Eskader
Clayton County
Indiana
Allen County
Cincinnati, Richmond & Fort Wayne
Chicago
Des Moines
J. ©. Cummins
Wright Cummins & Wright
Carroll Wright
Rock Island
Cummins, Hewitt & Wright
Polk County Bar Association
Honors Easy in Strike as Amalgamated Closes Mill
In Cleveland area the Amalgamated Association closed the Newcastle steel plant while Pittsburg mills were only partially affected. Officials project a staged restart by United States Steel, with Shaffer and Schwab offering diverging approaches and no immediate peace overtures. The plan centers on moving skilled workers from Vandergrift to other mills as the strike persists.
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Amalgamated Association
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Newcastle
Clark
Schwab
New York
Shaffer
United States Steel Corporation
Sheet Company
Vandergrift
Leechburg
Appollo
Scottdale
McKeesport
Tighe
Bessemer
Swift’s S S S Rheumatism Cure Ad Promises Blood Purity
An advertisement claims three years of severe rheumatism and grippe relief after using S S S. It extols blood purification, attacks other remedies, and offers a free book and medical advice from The Swift Specific Company of Atlanta. It labels rheumatism as blood acid problem and highlights inherited or mercury related cases.
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F. Gregory
Union
U.S.S
S.S.S
Gsec
SWIFT
Atlanta, GA
Anthony
Davanport
Offige
West Third St
McCullough Building
Davenport
Republicans Rally to Predict November Victory at State Convention
The Brown faction showed strength but the committee report passed unanimously. Speakers Dolliver Allison Hepburn Lacey Cousins urged Republican success in November as temporary officers were announced including Chaplain Rev B McCormack secretary A M McColl and other staffers at Cedar Rapids Woodward Atlantic Des Moines and Iowa Falls locations.
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Allison
Hepburn
Lacey
Cousins
B. McCormack
Cedar Rapids
A. M. McColl
Woodward
W. A. Follett
Atlantic
Reading
S. C. Platt
Iowa Falls
E. R. Hutchins
Des Moines
J. C. Webster
Cresco
John A. Rede
Caucus of Second District Chooses Local Officials
At the Second district caucus Congressman Rumple was named chairman and Louis Block of Davenport secretary. George M. Curtis of Clinton became a member of the organization committee with Joe R. Lane on credentials and John Hughes of Iowa county on resolutions. C. E. Vance of Marengo was selected district vice president. Jackson County dispute unresolved. A resolution passed to place future tickets with delegates the day before the convention meeting.
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Rumple
Louis Block
Davenport
George M. Curtis
Clinton
Joe R. Lane
John Hughes
Iowa County
C. E. Vance
Marengo
Jackson County
Champion and Taylor race sets new one mile record
Boston August 7 one of the world’s records fell at Charles River Park during the first heat of the match race between Albert Champion and Major Taylor. Champion covered the mile in 1 29 4 5 from a flying start, beating the old mark of 1 30 held by Michael.
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Boston
Charles River Park
Albert Champion
Major Taylor
Michael
Gompers Heads to Washington in Steel Strike Tour
Atlantic City Aug 7 President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor departed for Washington en route to Pittsburgh. Vice President Hayes said no public statement has been made regarding the federation’s stance on the steel strike.
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Gompers
Stand
American Federation
Atlantic City
N. J
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Pittsburg
Hayes
Sand teamsters quit work in San Francisco strike
In San Francisco on August 7 a walkout of 500 sand teamsters and all Port Coast company vessel fire crews halted building material hauling. A shooting near the mail dock injured Willfred Horton, a non union stevedore. Filipino crews secured for South American steamers City of Sydney and Colon. Molders' strike remains unbroken as foundry workers ignore wage offers and unions picket shops to bar non union men.
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San Francisco
Pacific Coast Company
Willfred Horton
City
Sydney
Colon
Peruna Claimed as Complete Cure for Women
A period advertorial touts Peruna as the sole remedy for a wide range of female ailments. It argues most women suffer from catarrh inflaming the body's delicate membranes and claims Peruna restores strength, vitality, and overall well being.
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Perina
Suspect Held In Smelter Gold Heist In San Francisco
San Francisco police report a man in custody on suspicion of involvement in the Selby Smelter works robbery that saw 280000 dollars in gold bullion stolen. The suspect’s identity is withheld while investigators pursue leads linked to parolee Dick Phelan, a former Crockett saloon keeper and ex-superintendent in Sierra County, with ties to a prior prison term. Witnesses note a possible lookout on a hill above the works and a suspected water exit path. the Occident al schooner bound for Eureka may have been used, though the escape route remains unclear. The smelting company accepts responsibility and denies any employee complicity.
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Selby Smelter
State Penitentiary
San Quentin
Dick Phelan
Cooper
Crockett
Phelan
Selby Works
Selby
Goldridge
Sierra County
Occidental
Eureka
Golden Gate
Sausalito
Jealousy tragedy shocks Canadian Soo home
In Sault Ste. Marie Frederick Schultz shot his wife and his 12 year old step daughter during a drunken jealous fit. The wife died instantly and the girl remains critically injured while Schultz escaped.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Frederick Schultz
Schultz
Career Draws To An End Former Governor Newell Dies
Allentown New Jersey August 7 former Governor William A Newell is dying at age 83 He was the first Republican governor of New Jersey serving 1857 and 1860 A doctor by training he founded the United States life saving service in 1848 and originated the U S agricultural bureau He served in Congress in 1847 48 65 and 67 and was governor of Washington Territory in 1876 and 1880.
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Allentown
N. J
William A. Newell
Newell
New Jersey
United States Life-Saving Service
United States Agricultural Bureau
Congress
Washington Territory
German gardeners oppose new tariff bill in Dresden
Berlin reports note that German gardeners in Dresden adopted a resolution against the tariff measure saying it does not protect gardening interests adequately. The Munich chamber of commerce also opposes the minimal system and high duties on life necessities and industrial materials. In other news, Hans Blum, biographer of Bismarck, has become mentally deranged after losses from Leipziger bank failure and is now in an asylum.
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Dresden
Munich
Berlin
Bismarck
Hans Blum
Leipziger Bank
Robert Blum
Vienna
German Correspondent Arrested in Berlin Case
Berliner Tageblatt reports Wilhelm Meyer Bach, its Berlin Boers correspondent, was arrested by British authorities on espionage charges in Berlin on August 7.
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Berlin
The
Berliner Tageblatt
Wilhelm Meyer Bach
Hypnotizes American Heiress Engagement Report
London Aug 7 Vienna correspondent of the Daily Express announces the engagement of Count Hippolyte Pallavicini to Miss Meta Richards daughter of Bertram Richards of Philadelphia. He says it is reported the bride will have a dowry of 30000000 dollars.
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London
Vienna
The
Daily Express
Hippolyte Pallavicini
Meta Richards
Bertram Richards
Philadelphia
Carnegie Offered Lord Rector Post at Aberdeen University
The Exchange Telegraph reports Andrew Carnegie has been invited to become lord rector of the University of Aberdeen succeeding Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal. The announcement comes as a notable honor for Carnegie and reflects his continuing influence in higher education.
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Carnegie
London
the Exchange Telegraph Company
Andrew Carnegie
University of Aberdeen
Lord
France and Turkey Clash Over Pending Disputes
Paris reports two main points of friction between France and Turkey. M. Constans cannot secure satisfaction on the Quay company matter or on French claims against the porte, prompting a possible recall. Delcasse returns to Paris to advise Loubet as Paris considers suspending Turkish bonds to pressure Ankara. A French squadron may be prepared to move on Turkish waters.
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Turkey
Paris
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Constantinople
M. Constans
Porte
Constans
M. Delcasse
Rambouillet
Loubet
Marseilles
le Journal
Turkish
Good Racing at Freeport Park Delights Local Crowd
Freeport Illinois August 7 a large crowd saw swift action at Taylors Park Prosperity Bill won the 2:20 trot with a best of 2 17 4 Donna McGegan took the 2:35 pace with 2 15 4 Baron Nutpine edged the unfinished 2:19 pace with 2 18 4 top times noted for the meet
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Freeport
Ill
Taylor’s Park
Prosperity Bill
Donna McGegan
Baron Nutpine
Buffalo Races Postponed In Wet Weather
Buffalo New York Aug 7 The Grand Circuit trotting races were postponed until tomorrow due to rain.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Eight Die In Locust Street Explosion Aftermath
Philadelphia on August seventh reports another body found in Monday night Locust street blast ruins bringing total fatalities to eight. The recovered victims are predominantly Black with Miss Elizabeth Moutain as the sole white victim.
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Philadelphia
Locust Street
Elizabeth Moutain
Motherhood and Dr Pierce Remedies Endorsement
A promotional piece extols motherhood as natural and links it to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery. It cites testimonials from Mrs Id Hackett of Chardon Ohio praising health restoration and childbirth comfort, and notes a medical adviser offer with a small postage fee.
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Chardon
Geauga Co
Ohio
Orders His Own Tombstone
Colonel John O Day, prominent lawyer and politician, died in Baltimore after surgery. He left three wives, had divorced two, and married his stenographer Miss Sue Baldwin. He ordered his epitaph before death and gave stocks bonds and cash to friends to be remembered. Relatives plan a unified contest and suits to annul gifts prior to probate at Springfield Missouri.
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St. Louis
John O’day
Springfield
O’day
Baltimore
Sue Baldwin
Lindell Hotel
Colonel O'Day
Miss Baldwin
Fears for Yachting Party Off Long Island
Captain Orth of Mamaroneck found the adrift small yacht Ethel near Long Island. A Mount Vernon party of four young men George Burns William Coffey William Muller and Louis Young who left for a Bethel cruise on Sunday are feared lost. The yacht was Burns property.
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New York
Orth
Mamaroneck
Long Island
Ethel
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Bethel
George Burns
William Coffey
William Muller
Louis Young
Burns
Four Young Men Reach Shore After Yacht Gale
Four youths from Mount Vernon reached shore safely at midnight after escaping a yacht in a gale. They abandoned ship for a dinghy and rode out the storm, making land without injury.
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New York
Mount Vernon
Two Men Arrested in Atlantic City for Improper Attire
Last week two men were arrested in Atlantic City for promenading in improper attire. At the station they gave the names John Drew and William Faversham. This item appears in the Daily Republican.
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Atlantic City
John Drew
William Faversham
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