Bryan Is Nominated by Democrats for President
The Denver convention solidifies William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic nominee for president. Delegates united behind him, praising his honesty and leadership while opposing Roosevelt ally factions. Indiana’s choice strengthens Democratic chances this fall with Kern as the strong, accepted candidate.
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Judge Gray
Kern
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Indiana
Loeb
Roosevelt
Clayton
Denver
William H. Taft
John W Kern Nominated for Vice President by Democrats
The Denver Democratic convention nominated John W Kern as running mate for William Jennings Bryan. The move smooths a tangle and strengthens the ticket and Democratic chances in Indiana. Kern is described as an old fashioned loyal Democrat and a fine gentleman.
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John Whern
Denver
Bryan
Indiana
Pe ‘E
Eevee
Indiana On The Ticket Across Eleven Campaigns
The article traces Indiana's selection as running mate in national elections from 1868 to 1900. It highlights Schuyler Colfax, Thomas Hendricks, William English, Benjamin Harrison, Charles W. Fairbanks, John Kern, and times when Indiana was not represented. It notes Indiana appeared in eight of eleven cycles and had five straight campaigns with representation.
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Indiana
Schuyler Colfax
General Grant
Democracy
Thomas A.hendricks
Samuel J. Tilden
Charles W. Fairbanks
Roosevelt
John W. Kern
Bryan
Democrats Define Platform At Denver Convention
The Denver Democratic platform pledges reform of federal injunction procedures to curb abuses and protect citizens from injustice. It also calls for a tariff revision to remove protection for paper trusts and reduce prices on essentials while supporting Bryan's deposit insurance plan to safeguard bank deposits.
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Denver
Chicago
Congress
Roosevelt
Paper Trust
Bryan
Platform pledges stronger interstate rates and rail valuation
The platform urges strengthening interstate commerce powers to fix rates and value railroads. It denounces trusts as intolerable and calls for strict enforcement of criminal law against magnates. It pledges comprehensive measures to curb trusts and aims to unite voters to preserve government as handed down by the founders.
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Iiwes
Interstate Commerce Commission
Prohibition Convention Row Over Peeke Speech in Columbus
The temporary chairman at Columbus, Peeke, attacked the Anti Saloon League and churches in a keynote that sparked strong reaction. Delegates viewed the remarks as unwise and harmful, calling for a reconsideration of the convention's leadership.
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Peeke
Anti-Saloon League
Nquor
Anti- Saloon League
League
Prohibition Convention Nears in Columbus Ohio
The prohibition national convention gathers in Columbus this week as temperance sentiment rises. Judge Samuel R. Artman of Lebanon and Governor Hanly of Indiana are highlighted as leading figures in the push for the party's presidential nomination and a hard line against liquor.
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Prohibition
Columbus
Ohio
Prohibition Party
Samuel R. Artman
Lebanon
Artman
Supreme Court
Indiana
Hanly
Hobson heckled at Denver Democratic convention
Ten years after his famed daring off Santiago Cuba the navy lieutenant turned congressman Richmond Pearson Hobson faced a hostile reception at a Denver Democratic convention. The audience jeered and booed as he spoke, with interruptions and catcalls interrupting his address.
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Cuba
Denver
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Parrot Dialogue Echoes in Navy Hero Worship
A fragment reflecting on hero worship of the American navy compares praise to a talking parrot, suggesting perhaps excess discourse and admiration may have been shared beyond measure.
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Hke
Parrot
Fleet sails from San Francisco for the Orient voyage gains fame
The battleship fleet ends its two months in San Francisco and sails into the Pacific bound for Honolulu on a globe girdling voyage. The journey, including the South America leg, could enter naval annals as a remarkable maritime achievement and will present a grand spectacle for visiting nations, boosting American prestige.
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Pacific
Honolulu
Orient
South America
Uncle Sam
Japan
Kern Campaign Message Voices Clean Hands for Indiana Nominee
The piece notes four years after Henry Gassa Davis’s vice presidency the Democratic line again backs John W. Kern. It casts Kern as clean-handed and free of tainted money while contrasting his opponent as wealthy with backers ready to speak in his favor. It frames Kern as untainted by special interests and loyal to the Democratic party.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Davis
West Virginia
John W. Kern
Indiana
Democratic Party
Fairbanks to preside at Kern welcome in Indianapolis
Vice President Fairbanks will preside over a reception in Indianapolis for the return of John W. Kern. Four years ago Kern presided at Fairbanks Chicago convention reception and spoke in support of nonpartisan sentiment. The two men now reflect Indiana's close ties to both national tickets.
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Fairbanks
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Chicago
Kern
Indiana
Roosevelt Overrules Khaki Contract Award To British Firms
President Roosevelt overruled a Taft award for a large khaki contract, directing Secretary Wright to cancel British-made orders and award the work to American manufacturers. Critics say the move highlights tariff protection issues as the GOP war secretary pursues the presidency with a standout running mate.
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United States Army
Roosevelt
Taft
Wright
Prohibition Movement Targets Firework Excess
A broad protest opposes Fourth of July desecration and urges laws to ban deadly noise making devices. Tragedies last week highlight reform needs and a united call to curb manufacture and sale across states to save lives and limbs.
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Lfe
Taft Faces Clash Over Ohio Leadership Claim
Fragmentary OCR shows a feud amid Taft supporters over who is commander-in-chief of Ohio operations. Debates surface on campaign attention and state leadership, with Foraker referenced in the tension.
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Taft
Maté Ational
Vorhys
Department of Ohio
Ohio
Foraker
Pilgrimages Ahead for Ohio Manager and Guides
An Ohio manager notes ongoing pilgrimages requiring oversight and guidance for pilgrims. The comment hints at future journeys and arranged supervision by the leader and crew.
Fort Wayne Police Efficiency Scrutiny Urged by Safety Board
The board of safety should investigate police efficiency in Fort Wayne to determine responsibility for late night law enforcement failures and officials who tolerate saloons and other violations after hours. It calls for accountability and clear orders to patrolmen to enforce laws consistently.
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Board of Safety
Fort Wayne
Sunday Saloon Issues Dominate Police Court
A Sunday saloon controversy filled the police court session as officials push for action. Meyer vows personal outreach to police leadership to uncover flaws and speed investigations, urging decisive attention to Sunday matters.
Indianapolis Star shifts to republican support in 1920 rally
The Indianapolis Star declares support for the Republican Party across national state congressional and legislative elections. The paper acknowledges a surprising shift and voices concern over the outcome for Indiana's favored son in Chicago, noting a rediscovery of its republican stance.
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Indianapolis Star Tems Ty
Indiana
Chicago
Opposition press again predicts Bryan’s doom and rise of other woes
The newspapers agree Bryan may fail to win this time or fade from national prominence after the election. Hints of similar prophecies appeared in 1896 and 1900, with later editions labeling him a fading memory. This year forecasts are more cautiously worded and less definitive.
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Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Hearst Rejects Bryan and Democratic Party
William R. Hearst voices strong distrust of William J. Bryan and the Democratic Party. He cites past misfortunes in St. Louis, the near-miss New York mayoralty campaign, and the 1906 defeat under Governor Hughes as evidence that the party cannot earn his confidence or support.
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William R. Hearst
William J. Bryan
Hearst
St. Louis
New York
Hughes
William R
Guffey rises from oil magnate to national figure
Col. Jim Guffey, once a powerful oil magnate and Pennsylvania political boss, is described as transforming into a national figure. The text notes his rise mirrors the slower ascent of Presidents Roosevelt, Bryan, and Taft, with Guffey’s path marked by setbacks before reaching prominence.
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Col
Jim Guffey
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Bryan
Taft
Colonel Guffey
Kern Whiskers Stir Political Press Clash
A Republican press dispute targets Hon. John W. Kern's facial hair. His supporters welcome the clash as Kern's whiskers, though plentiful, are well groomed and not aggressively styled, defying timid compromise by Sherman penwipers.
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John W. Kern
Kern
Jim Sherman
British aliens find music cures insanity in asylums
British alienists claim music helps cure mental illness while New York doctors rely on hot baths. The piece notes growing asylums and suggests curing the hippies depends on taste, and asks for British views on the photographed music product.
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New York
Panama Republic Credited With Political Savvy
The piece lauds Panama as the western hemisphere’s youngest republic and notes the elimination of an objectionable candidate while praising a candidate favored by the public. It questions the heroism of the man who created the track as not fitting a dramatic selfless narrative.
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Panama
Brooklyn Boss McCarren Returns After Denver Visit
Senator Pat McCarren travels from Denver amid rumors that Tammany Hall has invaded Brooklyn. He faces questions over his future leadership as he contemplates a post-trip reflection with echoes of William Randolph Hearst.
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Pat McCarren
Brooklyn
Denver
Tammany
McCarren
Wiliam Randolph’ ‘Hearst
Indiana Folks Anticipate Welcome Sight of Leaders
A readable snippet hints at in Indiana a moment that would please Hon. James E. Watson Hon. James A. Hemenway and Jim Goodrich to glimpse. The note suggests civic leaders are expected to attend or witness a forthcoming event.
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Indiana
James E. Watson
James A. Hemenway
Jim Goodrich
Richmond Hotson in Denver calls for war with Japan
The statement places Richmond Pearson Hotson at the Denver convention where he claims the president said a future war with Japan was near. The remark is noted as sensational, with many others having entered the fray with less qualification.
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Richmond Pearson Hotson
Ananias Club
Denver
Japan
Woman Drowns as Crowd Watches in Chicago
A Chicago woman drowned Sunday while several hundred men watched and did not intervene. As she struggled in the water a man seized her hat and pocketbook and fled with them. The article notes such tragedy amid idle bystanders and hints at societal indifference.
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Chicago
Uncertain Waters At 1908 Columbus Convention
Fragmentary notes describe a tense gathering in Columbus as delegates converge for the national convention, marked by hesitation and ongoing bargaining rather than a smooth, decisive process. The scene contrasts with expectations of a straightforward affair.
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Columbus
Presidential candidate jailed faces murder sentence abroad
A socialist party candidate, jailed out west on murder charges, says he is not now at liberty to discuss his candidacy. Roosevelt plans Africa and a North Pole expedition, while the 4th of next March hints at the continued prominence of that name.
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Socialist Party
West
Liberty
Roosevelt
Africa
North Pole
Vice Presidential Choice Criticized Amid Sherman Nomination
Critics at the Denver convention argue the vice presidential pick draws criticism as if James Schoolcraft Sherman’s nomination were universally demanded, reflecting tension over the selection and expectations for the ticket.
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Denver
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Steam roller adapts to modern politics as a potential national institution
The steam roller shows general adaptability to contemporary politics with a fair chance of permanent adoption and the prospect of becoming a national institution in time.
Indiana Voter Remains Unshaken By Kern Sherman Contrast
The statement frames the choice between John Kern and Jim Sherman as minor in impact on national regard, suggesting Kern’s standing remains strong among voters who think independently. It emphasizes the perceived insignificance of the difference in thus far public opinion.
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John Kern
Jim Sherman
Indiana
Prince Helie and Madame Anna Marriage in London Sequel
Prince Helie and Madame Anna were married twice in London. The sequel hints that one divorce will be quite sufficient.
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Prince Helie
Madame Anna
London
Local Ledger Sparks Talk of City Shake Up
A fragmented clipping hints at an inquiry or reform plot, mentioning the top and bottom echelons and a push for a shake up. Names and places are unreadable, but the note signals political or administrative scrutiny within the city government.
Denver king Acknowledges Long-standing Victorys Worth All
A fragmented note references Denver and a lengthy struggle described as worth all in the end. The text is unclear but hints at personal or regional pride tied to a historic win or milestone.
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King Denver
What has the board of safety to do with it
Editor Herman Ridder of the New York Staats-Zeitung backs Mr. Bryan and signals strong support. The passage questions the board of safety’s role in the matter and hints at editorial influence on political stances.
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Herman Ridder
New York
Staats-Zeitung
Bryan
Ridder
The
Board of Safety
Sig Kann At Home After Tonsillitis In Denver
Twelfth District Delegate Sig W. Kann of Ligonier Indiana returns home July 14 with tonsillitis contracted during the Denver trip to the national Democratic Convention. He is not seriously ill and expects to recover within a few days.
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Ligonier
Ind
Sig W. Kann
Denver
Knife Eater Has A Mishap In Hazleton
Charles Henry a 25 year old resident of West Hazleton swallowed a ten inch table knife with a six inch blade and four inch handle during a knife eating party. He underwent surgery to remove the knife and his condition is listed as serious. Henry had been attempting to imitate professional sword and knife eaters when the blade slipped.
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Hazleton
Charles Henry
West Hazleton
Henry
Boy dragged to death by cow in pasture accident
In Crown Point Indiana on July 14 Leo Boyd aged 9 was leading a cow by a rope tied around his waist when the cow dragged him as it ran away. His body was found with the rope end dangling from the animal.
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Crown Point
Ind
Leo Boyd
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