Adams Acquitted in Slaying of Telluride Mine Manager
Steve Adams of the Western Federation of Miners was acquitted of the murder of Arthur Collins, manager of the Smuggler Union mine at Telluride. An alleged confession was excluded, eight witnesses testified to Adams's alibi, and the shooting occurred Nov 19, 1902, while Collins was playing cards with friends.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Steve Adams
Western Federation
Mr.s
Arthur Collins
Adam
Shackleford
Collins
Union
Telluride
Kern Nominated as Bryan’s Running Mate in 1908 Campaign
John W. Kern of Indiana was nominated by acclamation to be the running mate for William J. Bryan. The field narrowed as all other candidates withdrew before a vote could be taken. W. G. Conrad of Montana had his name briefly presented but was withdrawn before the nominating speech concluded.
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Denver
John W. Kern
Indiana
William J. Bryan
W. G. Conrad
Montana
Virginia
Conrad
Democrats Resolve About Coin In 1908 Campaign
Lincoln Neb July 15 The Democratic National Committee in executive session outlined rules on contributions none from corporations no more than 10000 total gifts over 100 published October 15 and immediate thereafter under 100 not published no money after November 1 Bryan to be notified of nomination August 12 he will not seek a second term if elected president
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Lincoln
Neb
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Silver Bow County Sees Major Decline in Assessed Value
Butte July 16 assesor Patrick Boland reports Silver Bow county property now valued at 34,676,265, down 17,991,820 from last year as mine net proceeds fall to 4,649,190 from 20,263,490. The drop follows decreased mine revenues and overall valuation in the county.
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Butte
Silver Bow County
Patrick Boland
Silver Bow
Will Publish Names of Donors in Campaign Money Records
Hot Springs Virginia July 14 Treasurer Sheldon of the Republican National Committee says he will maintain a complete list of donors and receivers of campaign money and publish it under the New York law. He adds there will be no shipping of funds out of state to evade the law.
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Hot Springs
Sheldon
Republican National Committee Today
New York
Teas and trade promises in a lively grocer’s pitch
A vintage ad copy promotes Schilling's Best tea with a striking claim that grocers return money if customers dislike the product. The playful line invites readers to linger over hot tea poured by a lovely woman and emphasizes a money back guarantee.
Country Club Teacup Courtship Ends in Engagement
At the Disintry Club a tea gathering among Mrs. Amesbury and three women unfolds with Tressie Stuart's charm drawing Junior Mason. Amid gossip about rivals and aging, the pair reveal plans to marry, surprising Mrs. Amesbury who concedes that Junior’s interest lies with Tressie.
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Mrs. Amesbury
Tressie Stuart
Tressie
Angela Amesbury
Angela
Junior Mason
Country Club
Piffie Paffie
General Barnes
Junior
Miss Angela
The Ermine Fur Symbol in Royal Robes and Lore
A description of the ermine in winter fields highlights its white coat with a black tail tip and brown eyes. The article notes the ermine’s use in royal robes for coronations and judges’ gowns, and recalls the saying that a judge dons the ermine. Charles Livingston Bull.
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Charles Livingston Bull
Metropolitan Magazine
Historic Ring Used in Verney Marriages Since Edgehill
After Edgehill, a Verney officer missing in battle left only a gloved hand clutching the royal standard and the wedding ring worn outside the glove. The Verney family of Clayton Buckinghamshire now uses this relic to sanctify all marriages with the ordinary gold band substituted after each ceremony. One notable marriage linked to the ring was Sir Henry Verney to Florence Nightingale's sister.
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Edgehill
Charles I
England
Verney
Clayton
Buckinghamshire
Sir Henry Verney
Florence Nightingale
Navy fleet sails with few stragglers and high morale
Acting Secretary Newbery reports the Atlantic fleet en route to the Orient shows only 129 men absent without leave out of nearly 13,000. Officers call the figure remarkable and likely due to illness or sound discipline. Desertions were not as feared as the fleet neared San Francisco.
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Washington
Newbery
Orient
San Francisco
Alia Executed for Murder of Father Leo Heinrichs in Canon City
Guiseppe Alia, who killed Father Leo Heinrichs, was executed at 8:30 p.m. Alia cursed the priesthood in Italian and claimed he acted for Italy and protestants. He said he found no God and blamed the priest for breaking up his family.
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Canon City
Colo
Italy
Guiseppe Alia
Leo Heinrichs
Alia
Leo
Portugal
More Lumber Cut Than Ever in 1907 and 1906 Comparison
Census bureau figures show total lumber cut at 40 256 million feet in 1907 up from 1906. Lath output declined from 3 813 million to 3 664 million while shingles rose from 11 858 million to 11 950 million. Local notices advertise kidney cure pills and a Canada excursion via Oregon Short Line with reduced rates and limited 30 day tickets.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Canada
Oregon Short Line
Lethbridge
Stirling
Raymond
Magrath
Cardston
Salt Lake
Utah
Idaho
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A. L. Anderson
Peed & Sale Stable
Mont
Chicago
W. Park Street
Sherman
Tattersall
E. H. Brundage
Dillon
T. Paul
A. A. McDonald
Oor
Sebree Ste
George R. Metlen
U. S
Artur Collins
Kupfer Drug CO
W.G. Conrad
J. W. Kern
William Jenny Kings Bryan
Republican National
Lars
Schilling
the Disintry Club
M. M. Cunningham
Newee
Ane
Ayer
Eee
C. Ayer c Co
Lowell
Father Leo
Colorado
Potts
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