Temporary Officers Named as Democratic Convention Opens
Theodore A. Bell of California chosen as temporary chairman with Bryan’s wishes guiding the selection. Delegates from the Philippines excluded from nominating power. Taft rests at his home after nomination as Republican discussions on a national chairman continue with July eighth as a key date. Secretary Loeb ruled out for national chairmanship after talks with Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Theodore A. Bell
California
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Setton
Washington
John I. Martin
Missouri
J.C. Fenn
Indiana
Esegene W. Sullivan
Ofllinois
N. D. Crutchield
Claptain
Rightley
Philippine Islands
Withming
M. W. Blumberg
Taft
Republican National Committee
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
War Department
Lake J. Wright
Loeb
Numerous Elkhart residents visit Chicago and beyond
A parade of social travelers and visitors spans Elkhart and nearby cities. Frank Skeer, Fred Lemon, John Hartzer, and many others spent Sundays and days in Chicago or returned from trips to Toronto, Quebec, Toledo, and Dayton. Families plan summers in Canada and Michigan, with several moving or traveling for visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Neal
C. H. Sullivan
Benton Harbor
John Fenzel
Sturgis
Bessie Hogue
Elmira
Mich
R. E. Wilder
Edgar Swanson
Chicago
Zella Monroe
No. 1008
Franklin Street
Toledo
C. C. Hoover
Bloomington
Ind
E. M. Hoover
Garfield Avenue
W. H. Barger
Cadillac
Buffalo
Cleveland
Ohio
J. P. Sanders
Eaglelake
Sanders
King McDonald
Hile & Baker
A. C. Parsons
Milwaukee
S. P. Wilcox
Bertha
Adriati
Alexander Turnbull
Miriam
London
Amelia Dodge
San Francisco
Elkhart
Dayton
Platform qusitions and vice presidential speculation in Democratic plans
Omaha Mayor Dahlman comments on the Democratic platform as Bryan’s stance remains loosely defined. Labor leaders may influence an injunction plank while contenders surface for the vice presidency, with names from Minnesota Delaware New York Massachusetts Alabama Indiana and more. Ex Governor Douglas denies any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dahlman
Omaha
Bryan
Dahlman
Republican Resolutions Committee
Johnson
Minnesota
George Gray
Delaware
Taggart
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Jerry B. Sullivan
Town
Douglas
Monument Beach
Mass
Taft At Washington Kong Conference
Taft attends a Washington conference with press access highlighting official discussions and policy outline. The event centers on bilateral relations and upcoming diplomatic initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kong
Pilgrims to Bryans Farm in Nebraska Visit
Illinois Democrats traveling to the Democratic national convention arrive in Lincoln after a muddy drive from Omaha. Lincoln volunteers and 400 Bryan supporters greet them at the hotel. Bryan’s farm visit draws large crowds and Willis Abbott of the national committee press bureau accompanies the party.
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Tincoln
Neb
Chicago
Denver
Lincoln
Here
Omaha
City
Lincoln Hotel
Bryan
Borwn
Illinois
Fairview
Nebraska
Outgo Exceeds Income in Treasury Forecast
Washington on June 29 reports the forthcoming treasury statement for the year ending June 30 1908 showing receipts well below 1907 and expenditures rising. The excess over receipts is expected to reach about 300 million with 38 million for the Panama Canal exceeding only twice since the Civil War in past years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Turmoil Reported From Teheran Amid Insecurity
A Times dispatch from Teheran on June 29 describes growing uncertainty and insecurity. The populace faces despair as soldiers, driven by hunger and loot, commit violent acts and plunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
London
The
Times
Tribesmen defeat Mulai Hafsid followers again in Morocco
The El Mtougui tribesmen press their advantage after a June 21 attack that routed Mulai Hafsid forces. They kill 100, wound 150, and defeat sultan’s followers again, killing three of his chiefs in hard sledding near Mulai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulai
Morocco
el Mtougui
Mulai Hafsid
secretary hoot in training and a tale from brooklyn life
The item reports secretary Elihu Root at a White Plains health institution for a course of medicine ball throwing and walking with cold showers and plain cook, amid a stray humorous anecdote about a lucky horseshoe in Australia and a chaotic scene in a hatter’s shop, all framed within Brooklyn Life's style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elihu Root
William Muldoon
White Plains
Sydney
Sickness and theater fill an Elkhart week
A list of locals reports varying illnesses from mild to severe including Wesley Thornton able to sit up and Mrs. D I Smith neuralgia. John Shaffer has measles while Mabel Upson recovers from tonsillitis. W W Guyer improves after appendicitis. Mrs Ira H Church and her newborn face critical condition and uncertain baby outcome. The Bucklen theatre hosts Empire Stock Co. performances all week, drawing Elkhart audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Thornton
D. I. Smith
James Street
John Shaffer
Michigan Street
Mabel Upson
W. W. Guyer
Ira H. Church
Lfe
Bucklen Theatre
Empire Stock Co
Elkhart
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Brian
Committee On
Philippines
United States
Frank Skeer
Fred Lemon
John Hartzer
South Bend
A. H. Beardsley
H. A. Ludwig
A. Ludwig
Lewis Knapp
Bristol
John Snobarger
Goshen
H. I. Isbell
Klinger Lake
Myron Schloss
Gene Maggart
Gas City
A. N. Stough
Ludington
E. M. Collins
A. Smith
Buchanan
Hallie Nusbaum
Florence Ziesel
Mrs. W. C. Johnson
Toronto
Quebec
Andrew’ Slavantos
Greece
William Bickel
Simonton Lake
Jack Woffinden
Mrs. W. T. Lickey
J. W. Garnard
Miles Medical Co
James Birch
James
Beardsley Avenue
Henry Landis
Pearl Landis
Nappanee
I. D. Landis
Advance
Paullena Longacre
M W. Stark
EB. G. Machan
Marion
Warsaw
W. M. Hull
Walter Sykes
Seattle
Wash
Bryan's
Tennessee
Memphis
Tenn
Patterson
Carmack
Chattanooga
McCarren
Patrick McCarren
Kings County Democratic Organization
National Democratic Committee
Brooklyn
Juafar
John
Samanthy
Belle
Warren Hill
Mennen
Armour
Hind
Napier
Colgate
Schratz Oriental
Ween
Lord €. Taylor
Hill's
Women’s Union
Royal Combination Union
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