Parker Nomination Battle Shapes 1904 Convention Dynamics
As Parker fights off rivals on the second ballot and perhaps the first, New York supporters push unity while Pennsylvania backing signals Parker strength. Delegates from Ohio and Maryland weigh candidates Pattison and Miles, with Hearst and Bryan looming as influential factors in a tense convention lead up.
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Parker
Pennsylvania
New York
St. Louis
Gorman
Gray
Cleveland
Maryland
Pattison
Miles
Hearst
Tammany
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Jefferson Hotel
Bryan to Define stance on purge of ticket if not to liking
The source records Mr. Bryan delaying a public pledge on whether he would purge a ticket if it failed to meet his preferences. He said he would answer the question only after the ticket was named.
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Bryan
Casualties of the Fourth in Ogden Fireworks Disaster
A premature mortar explosion at Glenwood Park Ogden Utah killed Daniel Shupe a merchant and Miss Charlotte Clark a young woman and injured five others in front of about 3000 spectators. The blast from a steel fragment struck Shupe in the neck and Clark in the breast as bombs flew from a lagoon side pontoon.
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Ogden
Utah
Glenwood Park
Daniel Shupe
Charlotte Clark
Deaths From Fourth of July Accidents Across Regions
Detroit reports a lower than usual number of Fourth of July accidents including the death of George A. Marshall from a cannon explosion while firing a small cannon in observance. Great Falls sees a fatal shotgun wound to Miss Margaret Fink inflicted by a four year old boy during celebrations. In St Joseph an unknown man is killed by a giant cracker at 2220 North Main street with eight others injured citywide.
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Detroit
George A. Marshall
Michigan
Great Falls
Mont
Margaret Fink
Box Elder
Arthur Gies
St. Joseph
North Main Street
Child killed by skyrocket in Ishpeming street
The three year old son of Edward Stone breaker was struck in the heart by a skyrocket while walking with his mother last night and died instantly.
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Ishpeming
Mich
Edward Stonebreaker
Fatal explosion on launch shocks Minneapolis society circle
Two prominent Minneapolis men were mortally injured and five others seriously hurt when a gasoline launch named Eleanor exploded on Lake Minnetonka. Names include George Christian and George Upton as likely to die, with several others burned or injured. The blast, caused by a gasoline tank leak, wrecked the boat as a party of eight faced disaster.
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Minneapolis
Eleanor
Lake Minnetonka
George Christian
George Upton
Harry Merriam
W. P. Devereaux
Harry Merram
Harry Merriam, Jr
Moyer Arrives in Denver as Bond Arrangements Move Forward
Sheriff Edward Bell of Teller county and deputy Charles H. Moyer president of the Western Federation of Miners, arrived in Denver from Cripple Creek. A cheering crowd greeted them on a streetcar before the party checked into a hotel. Bond of 10000 dollars was arranged for Moyer’s release as warrants against other federation officers linger.
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Moyer
Sheriff Bell
Critical Situation in Tangier Amid Moorish Unrest
Tangier from London reports a peak crisis as French officials acknowledge daily fighting near the city. Raisulf nears Tangier with forces after attacking villages and looting cattle. guards are overwhelmed and soldiers desert amid sultan pay cuts. An impending outbreak could trigger heavy European casualties.
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Tangier
London
The
Mall Gays
Raisulf
Convention of Socialists Adjourns for Picnic in New York
Social Labor party delegates wrap minor platform changes and adjourn to attend an annual organization picnic in New York. Hugh R. Richards of Indianapolis is named chairman and James A Bresnan of Syracuse as vice chairman for the day.
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New York
Social Labor Party
Hugh R. Richards
Indianapolis
James A Bresnan
Syracuse
Professor Hatcher Dead at Carnegie Museum
Professor John Bell Hatcher curator of vertebrate paleontology at the Carnegie Museum has died in Pittsburg on July 5. He was among the era’s most noted scientists, renowned for his work on typhoid fever.
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Hatcher
Pittsburg
John Bell Hatcher
Carnegie Museum
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
Helens
Mont
Patrick Ward
Bedrock
Montana
Guy W. French
Dillon
Emerson Hill
Alpheus Decker
Arthur Butts
Jane W. Scott
Frank D. MrBacie
Register
Helena
Geo. W. French
Thomas Clement
William Ashworth
Henry F. Gra
John Cloutier
Bannack
Frank D. Aromer
Norge Disaster Tragedy Aboard Danish Steamer Norge
London reports of 774 souls aboard the Danish steamer Norge, 128 saved including Captain Gundel, 646 missing with slim hopes. Survivors tell of lifeboats, rescue attempts, and acts of heroism as vessels like the Energie and Cervona aid scattered survivors.
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London
Norge
Gundel
Grimsey
Stornoway
Cervona
Energie
Brauna
Life Boat
Peter Oleson
St. Kilda
Peter Jansen
Brooklyn
Steamship Company
United States
Pedro N&son
South Dakota
Four Drowned In Muskegon Lake Tragedy
A sail boat with seven pleasure seekers capsized on Muskegon Lake near Ruddiman's point. Four occupants drowned before spectators. Albert Kennicott of Shaw Electric Crane Works, his wife, three children, and two Emerson sisters were aboard. The parents tried to save the children as high winds prevailed. The baby died before rescue.
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Muskegon Lake
Muskegon, Mick
Albert Kennicott
Shaw Electric Crane Works
Adeline
Georgette Emerson
Girl Dies From Bun an Skyrocket Accident
A young girl died from injuries after a skyrocket explosion during a July 5 fireworks event. Authorities report the incident occurred in a local area, with investigations ongoing into the cause and safety measures.
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Bunan
Metcalf Sworn Secretary of Commerce and Labor at White House Dinner
Victor H. Metcalf was sworn in as secretary of commerce and labor. Paul Morton and other officials attended a White House dinner as guests of the president. Secretary Hay bid farewell to the president while Chairman Cortelyou and the Republican committee met on national matters.
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Norton
Victor H. Metcalf
Commerce and Labor
Morton
Metcalf
White House
Hay
Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Wabash Flyer Wreck At Litchfield Kills Many
Wreck of the Wabash flyer near Litchfield Illinois leaves nineteen dead and over fifty injured. Relatives gather as inquest and state investigations begin. Wabash officials discuss possible switch failure and speed estimates near the derailment site.
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Litchfield
Chicago
William Camdalis
Maywood
Ill
Florence Smith
Perkins
Charles Ward
Charles Galais
Harry Detrich
L. A. Bistat
C. F. Luther
Milwaukee
Isaac R. Mills
James Sanford
H. Graves
W. F. Smith
Decatur
U. St. Pierre
Montreal
J. Barder
Park River
N. D
M. H. Mills
Bridgeport
R. Noack
Earling
St. Louis
Educators Close 43rd Annual Convention at St Louis
The National Educational association wrapped up its forty third annual meeting at Festival Hall on the World's Fair grounds in St Louis July 2. The final general session opened with a prayer by Rabbi Leon Harrison, Cardinal Satolli was greeted with an ovation, and Aaron Gove of Denver delivered the concluding address on superintendent authority and teacher independence.
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Festival Hall
St. Louis
National Educational Association
Leon Harrison
Cardinal Satolli
Aaron Gove
Denver
Colo
Winthrop Inaugurated Governor of Porto Rico
Judge Beekman Winthrop was inaugurated as governor of Porto Rico. The ceremonies opened with a national salute and continued with in city activities described as profuse.
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Winthrop
San Juan
P. R
Beekman Winthrop
Porto Rico
Death of Spanish Minister De Lome in Washington
The Spanish minister De Lome to Washington died Friday night. The funeral or memorial service occurred at the Church of the Madeleine.
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Dark Horse
National Committee
Committee On
North Carolina
Paul Morton
Acker
W. H. Hooker & Co
Proprs
Buffalo
R. L. Rile
Central Pharmaccy
Tribune
F. Hopp
Willis
J. P. Brug
Til
P. O. Box
F. Husur
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of Montana
Beaver
Firet National Bank
Oon
Necuael Dowling
Fllowig Cisne
Tala
Nore Brenneis
Grant
Mona
K Dav Vida Tanes
sAprick Desmond
Franx D. Miracle
Miece
Interior
Ad Office
James T. Ar
Vis
Joseph Seybold
Seybold
James T. Seybold
Lima
Acgated States Land Office
Helena Mont
J. Phinter
Montsee
Cutts
Milton Mont
Bilday
Don C. Phiste
Benjamin F
Alterton
Benjamin Bond
Dion
Hubert Roberta
Frank D
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Desert Land
George Gleed
W. French
Diet
James Phillipa
Henry Greed
Alva T. Kellam
Bid G. Whiting
Miracle
Dillon, Mont
Madison Dist Mont
Horley Leach
Ernest C. Solway
Jinks G Wooding
Illon C. Oe
Frank D. Miracle
Hest Jane
Othe Ie Nero Ee Dedbole
Geo
Joe Dist
Courtillon
Clide
Helen Judge
Polaris
M. M
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