Bryan visits Lincoln as unions push politics hard
Henry George Jr. visits Colonel Bryan and backs Democratic support while noting rising union influence in politics. In Lincoln, Norman Mack prepares for notification exercises, with Father Fox Nugent delivering the invocation. Extensive travel and calls mark Bryan’s campaign day as plans form for campaign texts and East Coast strategy.
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Mr. George
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New York
Representative Littlefeld
Maine
Samuel Gompers
Superican Federation
Sind
Mack
Fairview
Insurgent Republicans Nominate In Tennessee
In Chattanooga Tennessee today the insurgent faction of Republicans nominated T Wright for governor and urged state wide prohibition. The rival regular organization is unnamed. The move signals a factional split within the party as campaigns begin.
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Republicans
Tennessee
Chattarooga
Tenn
Rurals
Yey T Wright
Weather forecast for Washington and Michigan regions
The weather brief notes variable winds and showers across regions. Washington and Michigan areas expect fair to cooler conditions with possible showers by midweek. Winds remain variable with occasional gusts, and temperatures may dip slightly into Wednesday.
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Washington
Wednessi
Lower
Michigan
Anonymous Letter Attacks Senator Guggenheim in Denver
United States Senator Simon Guggenheim faces a harsh anonymous assault spread across four pages. Denver officials vow investigation for misuse of the mail while the letter targets his religion, methods, and a possible expulsion attempt, signaling future communications.
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Denver
United States
Simon Guggenheim
Agron Burr
Alexander Hamilton
Guggenheim
Colorado
Cenhelin
Fay Ure
Post Office
Congress
Duggenheim
Senate
Tili
Acolon
City considers bonds for street repairs by Alcatraz-Barber deal
A city board met yesterday to assign responsibility for street upgrades from Calhoun Street to Cast Creighton Avenue, noting Alcatraz Construction and Barber Absorption involvement. Engineers will estimate costs and file bondsmen claims, with bonds potentially covering fixes from sixty thousand to seventy thousand dollars. disputes remain over guarantees and contractor absorption effects.
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Alcatraz Construction Company
Barber Asplat Company
Alegiras Conpany
Citineer
Frank Randall
Predace Fc
Spomine Auions
Calhoun Street
Woodland Avenue
Suttenfield Street
Harrison Street
Honglant Avenue
Tie Barber Company
Alcilrae
Alan
Crop Conditions Slightly Above Average in U S
A supplemental report from the crop reporting board of the Department of Agriculture states that U S crop conditions on August 1 were about 2 percent above last year and about 2 percent below the ten year average. Winter wheat hay cotton and tobacco rank above average while corn buckwheat apples and fox are below. Potatoes down 5 percent and oats nearly 10 percent below.
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Washington
department of ages + culture
Deneen Expands Lead as Illinois Returns Mount Up
Early returns from the Illinois primary show Governor Deneen leading by about 16 000 votes with 64 counties reporting and his opponent Hopkins trailing by nearly 30 000. Yates and Foss also trail in statewide contests while Baker and Quilliam contest clerical posts at the supreme court. Counts from missing counties suggest the final gap may widen.
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Det
Bettie Hopieina
Garitin
Nixy
Yates Wurtgedeht
Denson Marein
Hopkines
Lis
Foss
Tia Imurgin
Verea
Wis Tam
Joh le Pigkering
Chet Apparonn
Dourt
Amiy
Doubetiy Eolaenns
Tragic Dayton Area Train Collision Kills Three
A double trolley collision near Sidney and Piqua, Ohio, leaves three dead and nineteen injured. Victims include James Kator of Payton and Charles McClure of Sidney while George Robinson of Bliner and Charles Hale of Wapakoneta suffer serious injuries. Rescue efforts convert a Shelby county infirmary into a temporary hospital as bystanders aid victims amid shattered cars and scattered debris.
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D. Au
Sidney
Pigga
Tmetion Company
Gera
Big Nym
Pe Siding
Piqua
Shelby County Infirmary
Sliney
Cisso
James Kator
Payton
Willlao McLellan
Leckington
Shia
William Ebailey
Moraiman
Piaus
George Robinson
Banker
Bliner
Hummelhausnr
Detroit
Mich
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Charles Hale
Motorman
Wapakoneta
George A. Hax
Baltimore
L. H. Hagenitt
Lockington
Tohn Maher
Dayton
Lees
EH. L. Ernest
Tobias Moxley
C. B. Hart
Westpoint
Ind
Charles FP. Lock
Tippecanoe City
Minnie Beckerley
B. Beckerley
Howard Smith
Cora Anderson
Piquai
Mary Ernest
Henry G. Ernest
Rollins
Rex
Darton
E.R Baskerville
Nathan Cox
Andy Deweess
Troy
CG. Manrer
Charles
Dondt
Wifa
CW. Smith
Plana
William Morgen
Farmer
Igen
Imers
Wader
Pythians Pick Milwaukee for 1909 Convention
Boston dispatch reports the Knights of Pythias supreme lodge and Uniform Rank choose Milwaukee as the site for the 1909 convention, after a long rivalry with Richmond. A special meeting in the lingering mood of the previous sessions confirms Milwaukee as the next gathering place, subject to six month approval by the supreme forge.
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Boston
Mass
Milwaukee
Richmond
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythns
Mine Workers Candidate Defeated in Springfield Race
Henry Clay Wilean won the Republican nomination in Springfield district defeating William Reap, treasurer of the Mine Workers of America, by TA9 votes in a daylong primaries.
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Springfield
Avis
Henry Clay Wilean
William Reap
National
Ed Mine Workers of America
Sam Nation
Congress
Tents
Delphi man leaps to death from hospital window
Bulletin from Chicago reports Sug. 19-Saward C. New nin of Delphi Indiana leaped from a second story window at a hospital after undergoing treatment for nervous disease. The incident occurred tonight and police are investigating the death.
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Chicago
Saward C. Newnin
Delphi
Ind
Packard Band Pro Gram At Robison Park This Evening
Packard band program at Robison Park this evening features a varied concert. Selections include Bellini and operatic numbers, with performances by Miss Dixie and a finale titled San Francisco Baz.
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Packard
Robison Park
Wwd
Robert G. Cousins as Allison heir in Iowa Senate fight
Des Moines August 10 The struggle over Senator Allison's seat dominates Iowa politics with a split between Allison and Cummins factions. Ex-Congressman Robert G. Cousins is eyed as the Allison candidate to lead the party in the next legislative contest for the vacancy and forthcoming election by the legislature. Cousins, born in Iowa, a lawyer, and seven-term former representative, is seen as central to the old organization in a campaign likely to hinge on the legislature's choice.
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Allizox
Allien
Yale
Cummins
Allison
Republican Party
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Tariit
Gorernor
Alison
Allison Real
Robert G. Cousins
Cousing Aluntatil
House of’ Representatives
Cousins
Bob” Cousin
Congress
Washington
Governor Hughes Pursues Delinquent Sheriff in Gambling Scandal
In Saratoga on August 10 Governor Hughes served Sheriff John Brailes Sr. with charges of neglect of duty linked to suppressing alleged gambling at Saratoga Springs. Filed by Dr Walter Latciaw of the anti race track gambling committee, the case summons the sheriff to respond on August 17 at 3 pm in the executive chamber.
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N.Y
Saratny Springs
John Brailes
Saratoga County
Rand Smithy
Hughes
Walter Latciaw
Naw
York
Bradley
Tian Peer Ie
Executive Chamber
Sihany
Sheri Bradley
Storm Floods Boonville Area as Heavy Rains Hit Indiana
Boonville Indiana suffers street and cellar flooding after a heavy rain and lightning storm. Evinsville area reports a destructive wind and hail event with power outages, water up to porches, and transit disrupted. Cars and pedestrians navigated flooded streets as multiple neighborhoods faced flooded basements and stranded residents.
Meeting Opens as Catholic YMC Appears in Boston
The seventh annual convention of the American Federation of Catholic Societies began in Boston with a high mass at the Church of the Transfiguration and a program focusing on school funds, the war on socialism, and broader church activity. National and local leaders discussed membership, education, and publication efforts amid a period of reform and unity.
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Mawark Foenes
Levolith
National & Ry
Batre
St. Louts
Merry del Val
Vatican
Faterauiion
Svedese
Syhwol
Sounkir
Evlionhy
Che War of
Stetelien
Ginerad
Erie
Det
Cithinli
Mpt
Christian Atia
Ue Seretary
Decatur Lady Recovers From Operation
A Decatur woman recovering after an operation is reported by The News. Observers and family note gradual improvement and express hope for full recovery. The article mentions her husband and son visiting from Fort Wayne, and indicates medical progress following tubercular growth treatment.
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NUM Ib Ayaryt
Wayne
Pehlay
Une Rian
Moser
Moser Her Husband, and Son Raphiad Mrs Bertha Kinnes
Fort Warne
Chey
Fort Wayne Allen County motorists hear government expert
Over 100 Fort Wayne and Allen County motorists and road officials will hear a government expert in Columbia City Thursday. The meeting, chaired by Postmaster Hanna and with George Latsch as secretary, discussed improving Allen County roads to first class. The federal agricultural department sent road expert Mr Eldridge to outline benefits of well kept roads, aiming to boost rural mail service and spring travel ease. Local auto firms and officials pledged machinery and support to transport delegates to Whitley County and improve road upkeep.
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Allen County
Columbia City
Hingine Circus Gerade
Fort Wayne
Commercial Club
Hanna
George Latsch
Agricultural Department
Mr'hl
Eldridge
Columbia
City
Rhich Gord
Republian
Chicago
Whitley
Randall Auto Co
J.C. Peltier
Will Peltier
W.T. Buckles
Olmigus Auto Co
Peters Auto Co
Veena A, Fleming
Dr.Viberg
Dr. Dodez
Sam Griffin
Henry Achenbach
Guldlin
Byron Hattersley
Thieme
Manurlee Dukes
Railroad commission guidance on switching charges debated
Shippers monitor a state railroad and warehouse commission order authorizing one railroad to take a car from another and provide terminal facilities. Industrial lines and connecting runs are affected by fee scales, with penalties for excess distance and minimum switching charges set by the commission. The dispute centers on the applicability and amount of charges for intra city switching and terminal services across Chicago and nearby routes.
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State Railroad and Warehouse Commission
TM Hinois
Amd
Fe Commission
Thermilynads
Werebants
Chiccago
Amvitehine
Roel
Geraiminie
Switehine Service
Tnduiatvaal
India
Willie
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