Denver Notes on Bryan Bid and Vice Presidency Speculation
July 2 Denver dispatch reports Bryan supporters watching rivals for a single ticket while Cray Johnson factions claim no coalition. Judge Gray rejects VP nomination and John Mitchell emerges as potential Illinois backed candidate pending Mitchell’s arrival Monday.
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Wilmington
Del
Roger C. Sullivan
Illinois
John Mitchell
Sulelivan
Mitchell
Illinoia
Anti injunction debate continues at Democratic platform
Lincoln information on Bryan's stance reaches Denver via Frank Monett ex attorney general of Ohio. Monett favors a strong anti injunction plank citing notice and hearing before writ issuance trial before different judge and jury for contempt outside court presence. Alschuler doubts radical tone. Monett links injunction issue to Democratic convention fate and Taft injunction record to be reviewed by resolutions committee.
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Lincoln
Bryan
Frank 8
Monett
Ohio
Denver
Samuel Alschuler
Hitness
Resolutions Committee
Taft
Towne Seeks Support Amid Fairview Interview
Townes visit to Fairview in Lincoln, Nebraska, includes a private meeting with William J. Bryan at Bryan's residence. Towne states New York is the key source of Democratic delegates for vice presidential nomination. He emphasizes broad support from friends nationwide and from leading New York Democrats before any formal pledge.
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Lincoln
Farview
Towne
New York
Silent campaign hints cloud Bryan nomination bid
The text shows Bryan and his close circle remaining mum on campaign details and discussions with TowWA about an anti-injunction plank, with neither party disclosing what was said. The exchange hints at a strong, direct stance without hedging though specifics are not revealed.
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Towwa
Bryan
Kellogg declines the Republican chairmanship
July 2 report states Frank Kellogg withdraws from contention for the Republican National Committee chair. Kellogg cites his government role in Standard Oil prosecutions as sufficient disqualification. Taft aides deny any final decision, saying no announcement will come before a Tot Springs conference with the subcommittee.
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New York
Republican National Committee
Frank B. Kellogge
Kellogg
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay
William Ward
Wellogg
Ward
Elmer Dover
Waldorf-Astoria
Standard Oil
Taft
Washington
Arthur L. Vorys
Ohio
Republican Nationi Tl
Tot Springs
National Committee
Minnesota GOP Names Jacobson for Governor at Convention
In a three hour session at St Paul the Minnesota Republican convention nominated Jacob F. Jacobson of Madison for governor and endorsed the Chicago convention’s work on railway regulation. Other nominees were Adolf Mberhart for lieutenant governor Julius A. Lehmahl for secretary of state Clarence C. Dinehart for state treasurer and George T. Simpson for attorney general. Jacobson’s entry drew laughter from ex Representative Frank Eddy who praised him as a rough rugged man who eats pie with a knife.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
Jacob F. Jacobson
Madison
Chicago
Adolf ©. Mberhart
Mankintas
Julius A. Lehmahl
Redwood Falls
Clarence C. Dinehart
Slayton
George T. Simpson
Witonit
Jacobson
Frank Eddy
Tribute to Cleveland Delegates Attend National Democratic Convention
Ex Judge Alton B. Wicker William P. Sheehan and other New York delegates plan to attend the national Democratic convention. On the day of President Cleveland's funeral a counterfrence of leading men formed from various states agreed that declarations praising the ex president and his party would be introduced after the temporary chairman's address. The resolutions, written by Judge Parker, are described as an eloquent tribute.
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New York
Alton B. Wicker
Willian P. Sheehan
Jett
Cleveland
Qlahy
Alton B. Parker
Notable Praise for Ex-President’s Virtues and Politics
The fragment extols virtues and political qualities of the former president, praising leadership character and public service while noting enduring influence on policy and national discourse. The concise remark positions the ex-leader as a moral exemplar and influential figure.
Taft Praised Yet Criticized For Roosevelt Policy Speech
In Cincinnati on July 2 Senator Foraker addressed the Chamber of Commerce praising Willig T Taft as Republican nominee for president while criticizing him for favoring Roosevelt policies formed in a speech delivered in this city.
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Cincinnati
Willig T. Taft
Repubican
Roosevelt
United States
Foraker
Chamber of Commerce
Cits
Two Little Boys Cremated in Rice Lake Fire
In Rice Lake Wisconsin on July 2 Zane and Lonn Roharge aged four and six were burned to death in a shed fire. The family had eleven children in all.
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Rice Lake
Wis
Zane
Lonn
George Roharge
Baseball Scores and Standings From July 2
Chicago reports daily big league standings and game results. Highlights include Philadelphia at Boston with Philadelphia winning 6 1 in the first game and 4 1 in the second. Cincinnati over Chicago 5 1. New York and Brooklyn playing to a 4 0 score. Philadelphia defeating Washington 2 0. New York routing Boston 8 4. Cleveland beating St. Louis 2 1. Detroit defeating Chicago 8 1. and a slate of Western and association results with Kansas City, Minneapolis, Louisville, Indianapolis, Toledo, Columbus, and Milwaukee/ St Paul games noted. Weather and other minor notes.
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Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Corridon
Dooin
Dorner
Smith
Canes
Moren
Ritchie
Jacklitseh
Lindmnin
Graham
Cincinnati
Coakley
McLean
Pearce
Brooklyn
New York
Friars
Batteries
McGinnity
and Malarkey
Bresnahan
Uektr
Bergen
Vphiladelphia
Washington
Cates and Hughes
Street
Dysert
Powers
Roston
Burchell
Cicotte
Carrigan
Cherbro
Wieinow
St. Louis
Cleveland
Wits
Rhoades
No Clarke
Howell
Spencer
Tetroit
Detroit
Killian
Schmidt
Altrock
Sullivan
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Tallinapolis
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
Columbus
Milwaukee
St. Paul
National. L
L. P.c
Tittsburg
Ann
Sear
Lincoln 5 Pueblo S at Sioux City Weather
Lincoln defeats Pueblo S with a 5 to win over Sioux City. Weather conditions affected play with gusty winds and chilly air lingering through the game. Officials noted minor delays as rain cells moved across the region.
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Lincoln
Pueblo S
Sioux City
Markets Report from Chicago Board of Trade Quotations
Chicago markets text shows quotes for Wheat Corn Oats and futures with bids high lows and closes for July Sept and May contracts. Live stock pork cattle hogs and lambs priced with receipts and ranges for various grades. Also notes hay prices and prairie feeding in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with packing lay figures.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
AG Atinly
AB AG
BNFE
Webbers
Inc
Timothy
Dino's
Indiana
Wisconsin
Hilneis
No Revolt Only Riot Hatched In This Country
Mexico's Foreign Affairs Secretary Gamboa releases official correspondence to the AP to rebut reports of broad political insurrection. He says attacks on Viesca Las Vacas and Palomas were by small bands driven by hunger and anger at local officials, with agitators in the U S supplying anarchistic literature. Most raiders numbered under sixty. most actions occurred near the border and some may have originated in the United States. Mexico seeks extradition for criminals on Mexican soil and asks U S cooperation to enforce neutrality laws.
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Mexico City
Associated Press
Mexican State Department
Gamboa
Mexico
Mexico State Department
Policionl
Viesca
Las Vacas
Palomas
Los Angeles
California
San Antonio
Texas
Austin
St. Louis
Missouri
United States
Luminous Plants and Sea Phosphorus Explained
Professor Molisch explains the night sightings from tree stumps as caused by microscopic animals and fungoids resembling mushrooms. These parasites thrive only while sap remains in wood. The sea's glow arises from animals living on seaweed, producing the phosphorescent light.
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Molisch
Permit to visit the kitchen becomes weekly limit
The Kitchen Autocrat describes a man, inauta, claiming he will control the permit system. He shows a fountain pen and issues a permit entitling one visit per week. If the visitor comes more often, the permit will be taken up.
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Inatau
Mvam
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Troubled promoter hopeful in Mexico uprising
Austin August 2. An editor claims optimism about the Mexican revolt, saying the people oppose the president and liberties are curtailed. He predicts growth in strength, potential military defections, and future attacks on Veracruz or Coahuila, while criticizing government funding and the army.
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Austin
Tex
Mexi+ explanta
Pressimnen
Thomas Labrada
Mexico
Labrada
Vorveon
Coahuila
Incurable Board Eats All They Like
In a humorous exchange from the Philadelphia Press, a good uncured boarder brags you can eat all you like at the boarding house, while another grouchy resident counters that there is never anything you could possibly like.
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Philadelphia Press
Gotch Continues Champion in Seattle Bout
Frank Crotch of LUntboldt Ta defended the world wrestling title by defeating Dr DB. ft. Roller of Seattle. He won two straight falls, the first in 1 minute 25 seconds and the second in 25 minutes 74 seconds. Each man weighed about 200 pounds.
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Gotch
Seattle
Frank Crotch
Luntboldt
Dr DB. Ft. Roller
Smart Seller Noted In Private Banter
Judie recalls a boast and a counter in a terse exchange about a man praised for his sales acumen. The dialogue hints at a sharp personality known for business dealing. No dates or places are given.
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Yez
Judie
Testimony on Foley's Kidney Cure from Carlisle Center man
G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York reports four years after using Foley's Kidney Cure that brick dust sediment pain and kidney symptoms disappeared after less than two bottles. He says symptoms have not returned and recommends the remedy. Sold by H J Moogk and Wm Jungkunz.
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You. G. B. Burhans
Carlisle Center
N. Y
Foley
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Fastest Cruiser in the World on the Clyde
London July 2 the Standard reports a new cruiser undergoing official trials on the Clyde has reached a speed close to twenty seven knots over a measured mile the record would mark a significant maritime milestone for Britain and its shipbuilding program
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London
Clyde
Hus
Good Ladies Horse and Deacon Clash Over Ownership
A buyer recalls a claim that a horse was a good ladies horse, while the seller says the wife owned him and was one of the best women he knew. The exchange shows personal pride and memory in a Chicago Record-Herald item.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Winners. Did your husband ever bet on a winning horse
In a Washington Star column, a witty exchange features Mrs. Torkins noting that every horse Charley bets on ends up winning at some time, capturing a lighthearted moment about horse betting.
Lena Lena July 2 News Briefs and Local Mentions
Will Mullarkey who was kicked by a horse Sunday was brought home to Lena yesterday morning and is recovering. He regained consciousness Tuesday and cannot recall the accident. His face bears no cuts though he is badly bruised and cannot fully open his left eye. Miss Helen King visits at the Goodrich home in Pearl City. Mrs J H Chrysler of Denver is visiting cousin Mrs John Lobdell. Lenaites attend the consistory meeting at Freeport last night. Mr and Mrs Thomas Coomber and Mrs John Albee travel to Freeport to visit Mesdames Ada Coomber and Lizzie Stahl. Mrs John Angst of Sterling Illinois visits here. Phoebe Lapp is reported in poor health.
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Lena
Will Mullarkey
Helen King
Goodrich
Pearl City
J. H. Chrysler
Denver
Cab
John Lobdell
Freeport
Thomas Coomber
Jewell
Kan
John Albee
Mesdames
Ada Coomber
Lizzie Stahl
Powell
John Angst
Sterling, Il
Phoebe Lapp
Political shifts and candidate moves across parties
Senator Bailey unable to attend Denver Democratic convention due to health. National Republican league to hold its biennial convention in Cincinnati in September. Oklahoma ex Delegate Flynn plans U S Senate bid against Gore. Charleston’s Grace enters South Carolina Senate race. Virginia Governor Swanson to second Bryan at Denver. Milwaukee mayor Becker withdraws bid for Wisconsin governor to pursue business. Prohibition convention in Columbus expected to outnumber recent GOP turnout, opens July 15. Illinois rivals Hopkins Mason Foss contest for Senate. Dawes linked to Central Trust, former comptroller. Illinois delegates to Denver accompanied by Cook County Democratic marching club and 50 musicians. General William Warner chairs Taft nominating committee, Missouri senator and ex-GAR leader. Indiana Democrats back Kern for VP, as Denver at-large delegate. Courts injunction practice under fire from Kern. John Mitchell urged to run for Illinois governor amid Civic Federation offer. Milwaukee DA McGovern’s Wisconsin Senate bid gathers steam on platform for representative government, tariff commission, lower tariffs.
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Bailey
Texas
Denver
National Republican League
Cincinnati
D. T. Flynn
Congress
Oklahoma
United States
T. P. Gore
John P. Grace
Charleston
South Carolina
Claude A. Swanson
Virginia
W. J. Bryan
Sherburn N. Becker
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Columbus
Chicago
Illinois
Albert J. Hopkins
William &. Mason
George Edmund Foss
Charles G. Dawes
Republican National Committee
Central Trust Company of
Cook County Democracy Marching Club
William Warner
William H. Taft
Missouri
Grand Army of the Republic
John W. Kern
Indiana
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
National Civic Federation
Mitchell
Francis E. McGovern
Milwaukee County
McGovern
Stockton Hotel Change of Ownership in stockton
The Great Western hotel in Stockton changed owners last week with possession to be given Jan 1. Charles Heckler will retire Oct 1 and Charles Hermann will take possession and operate it until Jan 1 when he turns it over to new proprietor Charles Parkin of Lamar Missouri. The deal was made last Thursday, Parkin trading his 240 acre Tamar farm valued at $60 per acre for the hotel, appraised at $12,800.
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Stockton Herald
Weastern
Chas. Heckler
Charles Hermann
Chas. Parkin
Lamar
Ely's Cream Balm for Nasal Catarrh Relief
Advert not offering stomach remedies urges use of Ely's Cream Balm applied through the nostrils to reach fevered tissues. Claims quick relief regardless of duration or prior disappointments. Availability: all druggists 60 cents. mailed by Ely Bros. New York.
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Ely
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Daily Journal Delivery Price in City
The Daily Journal charges 10 cents a week for citywide home delivery.
Sale of Restate in Stephenson County by Kuehner Executors
The undersigned executor of Johanna Kuehner’s last will will hold a public auction Wednesday July 16 1908 at 10 am at the southeast corner of the described premises at the corner of Stephenson street and Globe avenue Freeport to offer the east half of the northeast quarter of section 35 township 27 north range 7 east containing 80 acres more or less in Stephenson county Illinois. The farm includes a two story six room house a barn about 80 by 60 feet a granary a well windmill fences and other outbuildings with a spring and running water. The property will be offered in separate tracts and sold to bring the most money. A complete abstract of title will be furnished. Executora C Fran Kunmer and Robert D Kuehner auctioneer A H Miller and W N Cronkrite attorneys 7-2dtd
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Lidteby
Johanna
Kuehner
Stephenson Street
Globe Avenue
Tage
Stephenson County
State of Tivioia
Freeport
Auyt
Freeport Firearm and Firework Prohibition Notice
Chief Silkk warns under revised ordinance 42 82 of 1907 that no person shall fire or discharge any cannon gun pistol or other firearm or set off torpedo firecracker fire ball rocket or bonfire anywhere in Freeport. Violators may be fined 1 to 10 dollars per offense. enforcement will be strict.
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A. D
Freeport
Town Board Meeting for Auditing Bills Friday Evening
Town of Galena to hold a regular meeting Friday July 3 at 7 30 p m to audit town bills. Citizens with claims should present them at the town clerk's office at once. City Drug Store corner Galena and Van Buren. Michael Steffen town clerk. Burdett piano tuner orders at Brown Dollmeyer’s or phone ao 4ee.
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City Drug Store
Galena
van Buren
Michael Steffen
F. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer
Daily Journal Ad Offers Citywide Delivery
The Daily Journal announces home delivery across the city for ten cents a week. The notice emphasizes affordable convenience and broad coverage for readers in all neighborhoods.
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