Democratic convention opens second day with pageantry
The temporary chairman Theodore A. Bell opened the session as the Democratic national convention began its second day. The hall overflowed with citizens and visitors amid bands, decorations, and banners while spectators focused on the potential nomination of a party leader. Notable attendees included Mrs. Leavitt, daughter of W. J. Bryan, and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, daughter of President Roosevelt, amid hopeful anticipations for the nomination.
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Leavitt
W. J. Bryan
Nicholas Longworth
Roosevelt
Permanent Organizing Begins at Convention with Bell and McCarran Defeats
Chairman Bell calls for prayer and the credentials report, which passes amid cheers. The permanent organization is formed with Tray TD as presiding officer. Delegates hail Democratic doctrine as the audience erupts in flag waves and fanfare while the platform plan is postponed to tomorrow.
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Bell
Hell
Eluvirmgin
Shato
Chicago
McCarren
New York
Chayten
Éyugréss
Aya- Bama
Vere
Ile
Resolutions Committee
Rules Committee
Democratic Platform Deliberations at Denver Convention
The Democratic platform committee in Denver proceeds after being seated, with Navy expansion and anti injunction as key issues. Hobson and Gompers argue for a stronger navy and labor rights, while a seventeen member subcommittee to draft the platform is named, including Haskell as chair.
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Denver
Bryan
Haskell
Oklahoma
Richard Pearson Hobson
Alabama
Japan
Democratic Party
Gompers
Roosevelt
Chicago
John Mitchell
Martin
Alama
Thomas
Colorado
Altschuler
Minois
Lamb
Indiana
Sullivan
Towa
Beckham
Kentucky
Williams
Massachusetts
Noel
Mississippi
Stone
Missouri
Walsh
Montana
Brown
Nebraska
Newlands
Nevada
Parker
New York
Gruber
Ohio
Inman
Oregon
Perthgrew
South Dakota
Swanson
Virginia
Daisiel
Weisse
Wisconsin
Cuticura Remedies Cure Severe Eczema Case
Miss Anabel Wilson of North Branch Michigan recounts a three month eczema outbreak that covered her face and much of her head. After medical treatment she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and was entirely cured, noting the products did a lot for her. The testimonial is dated October 20 1907.
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Anabel Wilson
North Branch
Mich
Itching Cured by Cuticura After Six Months of Woes
Sufferer details six months of itching starting on arms, spreading to body and face, with sleepless nights. After failing with various remedies, a $0.75 purchase of Cuticura remedies brought relief in three days and lasting cure. Includes promo for Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent with pricing.
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J. W. Bloom
R. KR
Holloway, Mich
Potter Drug & Chem, Corp
So E Props
Boston
Mass
Bryan Side Sweeps On in Denver Convention Fight
Bryan momentum grows toward nomination with VP contending George Gray of Delaware. Opposition seeks to block Bryan by pushing credentials committee fight over Philadelphia delegates. Pennsylvania split factions clash as chaos erupts. committee report expected to decide anti Bryan strength.
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Denver
Bryan
George Gray
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Ollie James
Kentucky
Credentials Committee
Guffey
Hike Leutenants
Committee On Credentials
Philadelphia
Watt
Alles
Bryan's Ear to the Weak in Fairview Nebraska
Bryan remains busy in Fairview Nebraska as a special telegraph wire to Denver is used for convention news. He denies plans to attend the Denver convention though he follows it closely, noting future changes cannot be ruled out.
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Patrick Ryan
Bryan Farm
Seeuin
Texas
Fairview
Dr. 7
Vaughan
Bryan
Lincvoln
Denver
Cleveland Resolutions at Democratic National Convention
At the Democratic national convention the eye of the chair was sought by Tenatius J. Dunn and Alton B. Parker over Cleveland death actions. Frances of Missouri read Bryan aligned resolutions, then Parker read his tribute to Grover Cleveland, ending with support for Bryan forces.
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Denver
Grover Cleveland
Tenatius J. Dunn
Nebraska
Alton B. Parker
New York
Thunn
Bryan
Frances
Missouri
Cleveland
Parker
Bryn
Francis
Don't Experiment With Kidney Trouble Dean's Kidney Pills
A Freeport reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney pain back issues and dizziness. Mrs. Scott Best recounts years of weak kidneys improved after using the product from Emmett's drug store and later purchasing more. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo advertises the pills at 50 cents with agents nationwide. Remember the name Dean's.
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Dean
Freeport
Scott Best
Ordway Street
Ill
Emmett
Doan
Reverend Calls Palmer a Hellhole in Sermon
A Palmer minister Rev. Mr Mitchell branded the town a hellhole citing saloons and moral decline after a local option vote. He preached to about twenty residents, then left town, blaming alcohol for the town’s condition and a lack of church interest.
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Danville
Mitchell
Palmer
Mr. Mitchell
Case of Moral Depravity in Wisconsin and Illinois
William H. Price, 40, held to the Vane county grand jury on charges from his 15 year old daughter Mahel. He faces two serious offenses after a confession to Assistant State's Attorney Powers. The girl says her mother died after Price struck her with a blunt instrument. The family lived in Aurora and previously in Broadhead, Wisconsin, where Price tied himself to a bench and admitted burning himself and lying to gain sympathy from workers.
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Elgin
William H. Price
Vane County
Mahel
Price
HW. Becker
Aurora
Broadhead
Wis
Trice
Disappeared Youth Near Wayne Farm After Melancholia
Corey Popineau nineteen son of a Chicago insurance man vanished from Peter Hanson Nunham farm Wayne leaving a note Threatened death by own action family will come for clothes Search efforts failed He was at the farm to recover from a nervous breakdown and had suffered melancholia in recent days
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Elgin
Corey Popineau
Chicago
Peter Hanson
Nunham
Wayne
Nin
Danville Woman Seeks Cannon Challenge In 18th District
Danville Alabama resident Henry Clay Bell of Marshall plans to run against incumbent Joe Cannon in the Eighteenth district. She intends to file a petition to place Bell's name on the August 28 primary ballot, with no other Democrat likely to oppose Bell.
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Cannon
Danville
Daly S—T
Henry Clay Bell
Marshall
Uncle Joe
Tinois
Chirk
County Man Trentio on Good Face Agdinat Cannon Th
A county man named Trentio is noted in reference to a good face and Agdinat Cannon th, details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text. The item appears to be a brief local clipping mentioning a person and a place or event.
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Trentio
Preadia Guilty of Embezzlement in Illinois Case
Enat St Louis, July, Thomas A. J. O Connor, money clerk for the Pacific and Southern Express, fled to Mexico months ago and was brought back on charges of embezzling 6500 dollars. He pleaded guilty and received an indeterminate sentence to the Chester penitentiary.
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Preadia
Enat
St. Louis
Thomas A. J. O'Connor
Pacific and Southern Express Compres
Mexico
Chester
Farner Killed While Plowing in Washington County
Washington M July 8 John Summerfield a leading Tazewell county farmer was killed while plowing His team ran away He tried to halt the horses and fell under the plow The boy was almost cut in two and death followed swiftly from the accident
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Farner
Washington, M
John Summerfield
Tazewell County
Summerfield
Denver Dazzle Captures City at Convention Night
Denver revelers flood brilliantly lit streets in midsummer carnival mood. Crowds spill from sidewalks into roadways causing traffic congestion while hotel lobbies brim with visitors and sightseers. The downtown scene radiates gaiety and festive energy.
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Denver
Bishop Potter Improves Despite Heat Suffering
Cooperstown July 8 Bishop Potter who is ailing with stomach trouble continues to improve as the crisis of his illness passes and there is belief he will recover now.
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Cooperstown
Potter
New York Delegation Holds Third Caucus Today
The New York delegation will hold its third caucus of convention week this afternoon at four o clock to reach a long delayed decision.
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New York
Denver
Which Candidate To Receive 78 Votes From Empire State
A political event in New York assigns the bloc of 78 votes to a presidential nomination candidate. The decision was announced by Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall and delegation chairman.
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Jon’aa
Eivens
Chas. F. Murphy
Tammahy Hall
Bird with Fish Bone Injures Eye Aboard Ship
A gull was caught on a stormy voyage with a fish bone lodged in its eye. The doctor's extraction left a inch deep wound healing, the bird was released, and it returned the next day for further treatment before flying away for good, per London Sketch.
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London
The Well Bred Chicks Fire on First Country Visit
A child on a farmhouse porch watches chickens scratching the grass and, excitedly, calls her mother to see the birds wiping their feet on the grass. This light anecdote from Harper's Weekly captures a humorous rural moment.
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Harper’s Weekly
Pineules for the Kidneys 30 Days Trial Offer
Pineules for the Kidneys offered as a 30 day trial for $1.00. Claimed to act directly on the kidneys relieving backache and rheumatic pains, with purification of the blood and system invigoration. Sold by H. J. Moogh and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guenther
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Samuel Gompers
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