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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1908

Page

4

Bryan Nominated On First Ballot For President

Denver dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan won the Democratic nomination on the first ballot at 3 o clock this morning with 89214 votes. Johnson 46 Gray 59, eight not voting. Pennsylvania provided the first two thirds required. Delegates rejoiced as roll call concluded and adjournment set to noon.

Gray Johnson Bryan Pennsylvania Jim Guffey Kerr Bryan Johnson Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Wwe Georgia Idaho Indiana Ee Mansas Kentucy Maine Rinode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Utah Vermont Virginia Washington Wyoming Slaska Beter Dist Columbia Hawaii New Mexico Porto Rico

Bryan Declares He Will Not Seek A Second Term

In Lincoln Nebraska on July 10 William Jennings Bryan announced he will not be a candidate for reelection if elected president. He argued the highest office demands single minded purpose free of personal ambition and stated he would not pursue a second term.

Bryan Lincoln Jefferson Jackson Wwe Nebraska Func Massachusetts California Michigan Everglades America Nebraka Willian Jennings Bryan

Mrs Gunness Identified as Mrs Belle Gunness Impostor

Deputy Sheriff Ansting returned from Willsdale Michigan where a Woman arrested was checked for identity as Mrs Belle Gunness the arch murderess. The woman resembled Gunness but was the wife of a Norwegian farmer from upper Michigan.

LaPorte Ind Ansting Willsdale Mich Belle Gunness Upper Michigan

Leaves Dying Wife to Search for Work

Mrs. George BF Jones of 133 St Clair avenue Cleveland reports to Police Supt that her son in law William J Meyers left home to seek work as his wife is ill and expected to die. She says Meyers has no prior experience and may be forced to ride a freight train to find employment.

George BF. Jones St. Clair Avenue Cleveland Silvers William J Meyers Meyers ClevelandoSualy 4 Jones Republic Congress Roosevelt Republican Party Republican Committee Wisconsin

Campaign finance reporting rule fragments from historical text

Fragmentary OCR outlines contribution limits and publication timelines for campaign donations. It specifies no individual shall contribute more than ten thousand dollars and requires reporting for donations over one hundred dollars with publication by Oct fifteen, plus subsequent receipts published within three days of receipt, and expenditure reports within thirty days after the election.

Fairview Farm Lincoln Chicago Roger C Sullivan Kern Indianapolis Indiana New York City Tammany New Madison ‘Square Garden Bryants Roger C. Sullivan Peoria Minvis Atty National Committee Bryan Republican National Committee Josephus Daniels North Carolina Denver Fairview Democratic Party Rom

Bryan Plan Pushes Campaign Fund Reform Public Loop

Nebraska outlines William Jennings Bryan and Kern plan to ban corporate contributions and publish all donations above $100. The text details Bryan’s leadership qualities, anti plutocracy stance, and call for a nationwide Democratic campaign funded by public contributions with transparent reporting. The piece ties Bryan to reform, labor, and a global peace vision.

Unclear Congressional Remarks Start Dated Exchange

The report notes Mr Bryan concluding remarks and Mr Kern being introduced amid applause. He stated Bryan’s case reflected his own view and urged formal committee coincidence.

Bryan Kern

Slaying of Denver Priest Ends in Death Sentence

Giuseppe Alia to be hanged at Canon City after murdering Father Leo Heinrichs at St Elizabeth's Roman Catholic Church in Denver. The Feb 25 shooting occurred during early mass and led to rapid arrest, trial, and a death sentence within two weeks amid public outrage.

Denver Col Giuseppe Alia Leo Heinrichs Canon ‘City Alia St. Elizabeth's Heinrichs Father Heinrichs Daniel Cronin Iti Alla Colorado Springs The Commission ‘ Hist

Tonica temperance drink ruled malt beverage in Indiana

Frankfort Indiana July 14 Judge Moore ruled that "Tonica" is a malt beverage and requires a license for sale. Bert Johns was fined $50 and costs for selling without a license. The decision holds that malted liquor is subject to licensing regardless of intoxicating status.

Frankfort Ind Central West Moore Bert Johns Caltt

Stands Child On Head To Dislodge Pin

The one year old child of Mr and Mrs D K Mann of Vine Street swallowed a beauty pin. The pin lodged in the throat and cut it slightly. Mrs Mann swung the child by the feet and used other methods to remove the pin. No serious injury resulted. Clarence Redman stepped on glass and cut his foot.

D. K. Mann Vine Street

Baugo Trustee Assists Injured Man After Accident

Trustee Ehret of Baugo township visited the city this morning to oversee care for Reinhard, the injured man involved in the accident.

Baugo Ehret Bauzo Township Reinhard

Accident at the dump hospitalizes man from Bateo township

Animiacn, who lost an arm under the cars at the dump last week, was transferred to the county hospital this week. Officials report his condition slightly improves and his chances for recovery remain good unless a setback occurs.

Animiacn Bateo

Improvements Planned for Drive in McNaughton Park

City Engineer Smith completed plans for park road improvements from the entrance to the flowing well. The street commissioner directs a crew of men to carry out the work. James Dodge Jr and his wife spent the day at the lake.

Smith McNaughton Park James. Dodge

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