Democratic National Convention Opens in Denver with Elaborate Decorations
The Denver convention opened under tight order as Chairman Thomas Taggert called the gathering to session. Delegates filled the cool arena while grand banners, 40 by 60 foot flags, 52 stars on the ceiling, and red white and blue bunting transformed Fifteenth to Seventeenth streets into a sea of patriotic display.
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Thomas Taggert
Democratic National
Committee On Rules
Theodore A. Bell
California
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Sefton
Washington, D. C
John I. Martin
Missouri
J. Fenn
Dar
James J. Keane
Wyoming
Cialet Doorxerper
Eugene W. Sullivan
Hingis
H. D. Crutchfield
M. W. Blumberg
Bell
Hel
Ven’ Yo Fons
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Bunting
Washington
George Washington
Seventeenth Street
Committee On Alumination
Party's Swan Song Ends in Critique of Democratic Drift
The piece rebuts David Bennett Hill's claim there is no Democratic party while noting his misgivings about its current form. It argues Hill is partly wrong yet observes a Democratic force reshaping American politics away from Jeffersonian and Jacksonian ideals toward a modern, nation-driven governance not guided by historic traditions.
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David Bennett Hill
Europe
Bryan
Hill
Jefferson
Republic
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Jackson
Polk
Pacific
Tilden
Cleveland
Lawa
Grover Cleveland
David Vennett Hill
Tariff Bluster and the House With a View to the Presidency
Editorial argues against a Democratic renewal of tariff revision through a new session if Democrats win the presidency and a House majority. It contends such a move would be unfair and unlikely to succeed, as Senate Democrats would block it and Congress would rush to routine business. It urges voters to decide in the next election who should handle tariff reforms.
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House of Representatives
House
Senate
Sam
Washington Star
Mr Bryan's Prosperity Praised by San Francisco Press
The San Francisco Caisars extol Mr Bryan praising his prosperity and ingenuity. They claim his gains matter more than election results and call him a fearless leader who turns defeat into party advantage. They state Taft in the White House won’t derail liberal ideals and urge readers to subscribe to the Commoner.
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Mr. Bryan
San Francisco
Democratic Party
Mr Bryan Seeks Plea Line With Judge Parker
The report notes Mr Bryan 18 is making overtures to Judge Parker in an effort to secure a plea line. The fragment hints at legal discussions but lacks full context or details about the case or proceedings.
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Mr. Bryan
Judge Parker
Senate finance committee paves way for tariff revision
The United States Senate finance committee met in New York to outline steps toward tariff revision in line with a congressional resolution. Three sub committees were formed, with Senator Hopkins of Illinois named to lead the vital investigating panel focused on changes in customs rates and cost comparisons with foreign producers. Hopkins vows hard work as the inquiry aims to aid midwestern industry and broader American manufacturing.
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Committee On Finance
United States Senate
New York
Hopkins
Illinois
The Crops and Prosperity Promise a Reviving Economy
The June crop report shows spring wheat acreage up 631000 acres to 17710000 total, winter wheat up 322000, with a prospect of a larger wheat crop than last year. Canadian yield around 100000000 bushels. high prices may boost national wealth and business revival is near.
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Congress
Navy
Panama Canal
Formation of National Currency Associations urged by bankers
Secretary Cortelyou issued a circular on the new currency act noting bankers in several cities are forming national currency associations to secure emergency notes by depositing commercial paper. New York bankers join despite prior doubts, aiming to be ready should emergency currency be needed.
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Cortelyou
New York
Adrich-Vreeland
Chicago Tribune
Dems reassured as Fingy Conners stays in campaign orbit
The article notes that some Democrats uneasy about David B. Hills Europe trip can take comfort that Fingy Conners remains active in the campaign, maintaining a presence and influence despite the senator's absence.
Roosevelt Sails Peary Arctic Quest for Pole
The Roosevelt, Peary’s ship, left New York on Monday heading toward the Arctic for a dash to the pole. Commander Peary, his family, the Peary Arctic club, and guests aboard, with President Roosevelt inspecting at Oyster Bay before departure.
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Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Far North
Peary
Sydney
Donald McMillan
Maine
Bowdoin College
George Borup
Yale University
J. W. Ke L
New Kensington
Ross G. Marvin
Cornell University
Marvin
Daughters of the Revolution
Diamonds stolen in bold office robbery attempt
Two men posing as shoppers tried to steal $10,000 worth of uncut diamonds from Cooper and Forman in New York. After grabbing the envelope, they were held at bay by clerk William Stenson with an empty revolver for about ten minutes before police captured them at Maiden Lane.
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New York
S Maiden Lane
James D. Shank
Frederick Kenney
Cooper & Forman
Forman
William Stenson
Stenson
Shank
Kenney
Man shoots intruder in Alabama sisters home
In Decatur near Trinity, July 7, George Nevell, brother of two Miss Nevell, woke to a noise in their ground floor room, shot five times at a kneeling black man, Collie Miner, who was killed. Nevell was not arrested.
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Decatur
Ala
Nevell
Painter Falls to Death From Scaffold in Chicago
Joseph Allward a painter died after plunging from a scaffold hung at the tenth floor of the Postal Telegraph building Monday in full view of scores of people. The day also marked Pittsburgs hottest weather in two years with temperatures recorded around four oclock.
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Chicago
Joseph Allward
Postal Teles@aph
Pittsburg
Marine Eye Remedy Ad Claims Inexpensive Help
An old time advertisement promotes Marine Eye Remedy from the Marine Eye Remedy Co in Chicago. It highlights relief for red weak and watery eyes and claims the product is valuable for every home with a book included in each package.
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Marine Eye Remedy
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Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Dust and Gasoline Autobiography Quotation Snapshot
A brief, quirky item presents a barber shop conversation about selling a car and finding substitute thrills in house cleaning. The exchange pivots on gasoline, dust, and rug cleaning as a surprising source of sensory experience.
Mrs Frank Stroebe Praises Peruna For Strength And Hope
Mrs Frank Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin reports she began Peruna a few months ago when health and strength were depleted. She says it revived her energy revived her sleep and gave her a new outlook on life crediting Peruna as an effective tonic and strength builder.
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Frank’ Stroebe
Appleton, Wis
Perana
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