Prohibition Party Nominates Chafin for President
The Prohibition national convention in Columbus Ohio nominates Eugene W Chafin of Chicago for president with Aaron Watkins Ada Ohio for vice president after three ballots. Chafin gains support as Indiana Wisconsin and New York swing in. Palmore of St Louis is runner up. The convention faces parliamentary wrangles as delays spark dark uproar over vice presidential choice.
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Avhich
Daniel R.sheen
Peoria
New York
Indliana
Wisconsin
Chafin
William J. Palmore
St. Louis
United States Dominates Olympic Events Amid Scoring Debate
From London July 17 United States winners claimed the discus and shot put with Sheridan and Rose taking first and third. Britain led by the 00 metre swim, while Italy earned its first gymnastic team gold. A disputed Olympic scoring method sparked debate as Sullivan proposes a stadium based system with US at 31 points and Britain at 20.
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London
Scheff
Austria
England
France
Italy
British Olympic Association
United Kingdom
United States
Sweden
Norway
Canada
Belgium
Hbut Sullivan
Paris
Sullivan
Hearst Declines Endorsing Independence Ticket
Hearst replies from Paris July 18 that he is not authorized to speak for the Independence League but personal patriotism favors rejecting a new party and endorsing no chameleon candidates. He accuses the old party of injuring labor and questions the sincerity of its leaders.
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New York
William Randolph Hearst
Hearst
Samuel Gompers
Independence Party
Taft
Paria
Gompers
Prohibition Convention Chooses Watkins for Vice President Nominee
In a heated session the Prohibition convention named professor Aaron S. Watkins of Ada Ohio by acclamation after a chaotic clash of motions. The ballot later named Watkins by a large majority, with T. B. Demaree of Kentucky and Charles Holler of Indiana also considered. Watkins is now the unanimous choice of the convention for vice president while both presidential and vice presidential nominees seek governorships in their states. Eugene W. Chafin, Chicago attorney and Wisconsin Prohibition candidate, leads the national ticket.
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Ada, O
Scanlon
Professor Watkins
T. B. Demaree
Kentucky
Charles §. Holler
Indiana
Amedic
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition
Chcago
Waukesha County
Wisconsin
Ife
Wsconsin
TH Nois
Platform Adopted By Congress and States in Prohibition Plan
The platform differs from Crafts draft in several points. It calls for constitutional amendment to prohibit liquor manufacture and trade for beverage use. It supports direct senatorial elections and graduated taxes, postal savings banks, interstate corporate regulation, a permanent taxi commission, strict law enforcement, uniform marriage and divorce laws, and child labor bans.
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District of Columbia
United States
Equitable
Hallitay
Post Office Department
Taft drafts acceptance speech in two forms for Cincinnati
Taft is comfortable as the first draft of his presidential acceptance speech is finished while the full paper remains to be written. He dictated the speech to capture essentials, aiming for a brief presentation in Cincinnati on July 28. Vorys visits the nominee in Hot Springs as the campaign prepares.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Cincinnati
Arthur J. Vorys
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Walters
Olle James
Ientucky
John E. Lamb
Indiana
Kern to rest then decide on speaking invitations
John W. Kern Democratic vice presidential nominee plans rest at home for a few days before deciding which invitations to accept. He has agreed to speak in Gary Indiana on July 23 and will attend the Democratic national committee meeting in Chicago on July 25. He will also be guest of the Jefferson club at a Chicago rally on September 15.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Gary
Ind
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Jefferson Club
Anti-Imperialist League backs Bryan over Taft
The group's executive committee urges friends to withhold votes from Taft for president and support Bryan, citing the Declaration of Independence as a universal guide and insisting government by the people endures.
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Boston
The
anti-Imperialist League
Friends of the League
Taft
Bryan
Santa Maria Oil Fire Ruins Pumping Plant
Fire in the Santa Maria oil fields near Santa Barbara ends after raging since Tuesday night. The Union Oil pumping plant is destroyed with a $150,000 loss. One person, I. I. Stevens, dies from burns sustained in the blaze.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Santa Maria
Union of Company
1. I. Stevens
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Taft Joins in the Waltz at Hot Springs Ball
William H. H. Miller ex attorney general under Harrison and Mrs. Miller dined with Judge and Mrs. Taft in Hot Springs Virginia. Later Judge Taft joined the ballroom dancers in the waltz as the evening's entertainment.
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Hot Springs
William H. H. Miller
Harrison
Miller
Taft
Judge Taft
Patrons Urged to Inform Office of Missing Newspapers
Readers who do not receive their newspaper regularly are asked to notify the office. The notice requests timely reports to ensure delivery issues are addressed.
Wreck of White Mountain Express Kills Woman near Greenwich
A New Haven railroad train derailed near Greenwich injuring and killing several aboard. Miss Margaret Armstrong of Wayne Pennsylvania died as she leaped from a Pullman car. her mother and Mrs. A. W. Drake suffered critical injuries. Mrs. Elizabeth Gibberson of Brooklyn was badly hurt. The 180 passengers faced the fatal incident.
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Greenwich, Conn
White Mountain Express
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Margaret Armstrong
Wayne
Miss Armstrong
A. W. Drake
New York City
Elizabeth Gibberson
Brooklyn
New Panama President Greeted by Pollera Attire Parade
Native Panamanian women wearing the national pollera dress marched to the president elect Domingo de Obaldia's residence to present him with a presidential sash amid universal enthusiasm.
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Panama
Tuily
Domingo de Obaldia
Panama Republic
Pollera
Senor Obaidia
Boni de Cas tellane seeks custody in divorce suit
Paris records show Count Boni de Cas tellane filing for a revision of his divorce decree to gain custody of his three children. A hearing is scheduled for July 27.
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Paris
Count Boni de Castellane
Standings and scores from major league baseball games
Chicago and other cities hosted multiple games with standings and results. Notable scores: New York 4 Chicago 3. Brooklyn 6 Cincinnati 13. Boston 6 Pittsburgh 4. Philadelphia 7 St Louis 4. Chicago 2 Boston 0. New York 10 St Louis 1. Cleveland 1 Washington 7. Detroit 5 Philadelphia 8. Pitchers and batters listed for several matchups.
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New York
Chicago
Crandall
McGinnity
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Wilhelm
Ritter
Cincinati
Campbell
Lehtel
Boston
Pittsburg
Moston
Rat Smith
Willis
Gibson
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Teries
Lindaman
Boultes
Mrrors
Altrock
Sullivan
Morgan
Carrigan
Wits
Frrars
Dineen and Spencer
Petty and
Blue
Chesbro
Klemnow
Washington
Cleveland
Thiebhardt
Bemis
Hughes
Warner
Netroit
Philadelpia
Detroit
Donovan
Sedknidt
Phonik
Powers
TL. Rc
TSS
Desborough replies to Sullivan on Olympic rules and flags
Commissioner Sullivan receives Lord Desborough's reply to his protest over Olympic contest rules. Desborough apologizes for omitting the U S flag at opening and notes the issue fixed. He addresses the pole vault, heat drawings, and US observer access. Flanagan applauds the event's fairness and readiness to be judged.
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Lord Desborough
British Olympic Association
Sands
Oames
United States
Tie
Amateur Athletic Association
The
Athletic Association
States
Elaspin
Sporting Life
John J. Flanagan
Irish American Athletic Club
Kidney remedies promise relief for backache
A sales note urges sufferers of backache rheumatism and related complaints to use pinc ules for the kidneys claiming direct action on kidneys. The ad promises quick relief from kidney and bladder issues with a 30 day trial for $1.00 and a money back guarantee, sold by H. J. Moogk and C. P. Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Queen Marguerite Recalled as Queen of Hearts in Humble Tale
A nostalgic column recalls a girl named Maggie who stood out in school with plain calico dresses and a lovable charm. The piece elevates her as a queen by affection, contrasting elegant European royalty with memories of a homegrown queen who rules the hearts of her former classmates.
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Marguerite
Europe
Maggie
Linsey
Attorney For the Defense Turns Questioning on Witness
A courtroom exchange questions a witness about recognizing the accused burglars while she cannot recall her husband’s position in bed. The attorney mocks the witness, highlighting the contradiction in certainty and perception. Confederate capitol of Missouri is noted for the Neosho meeting in 1861 secession acts and missing House journal.
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Harper’s Weekly
Missouri
Neosho
Newton County
C. F. Jackson
Twenty-first General Assembly
Senate
House
United States
Charles N. Hardin
Boone and
Callaway
Isaac N. Shumbaugh
DeKalb County
John T. Crisp
Alabama
Forty-ninth
Missouri Volunteers
Jefferson City
the Senate
Kansas City Star
Quarrel Between Augusta and Wyss Escalates
In a heated exchange, Augusta and Mr Wyss clash over insults. Augusta retorts that calling him a fool stems from necessity, while Mrs Wyss notes his many methods to label him a fool. The dialogue captures a sharp household dispute.
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Augusta
Mr. Wyss
Mrs. Wyss
Petrons Urge Readers to Notify for Missed Papers
Readers who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to notify the office to restore delivery. The notice suggests residents contact the circulation desk with their address and delivery details to ensure timely service.
Par don me, madam, but my time is not my own
A humorous London Mail cartoon caption portrays a doctor pressed for time as he reads a patient's long list of symptoms while a husband impatiently interjects that he wants to see the tongue instead. The exchange captures a light domestic moment and medical setting with wit.
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Marla
London Mail
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Pile Relief
An advertisement for ManZan Pile Remedy claims it soothes all forms of piles reducing inflammation soreness and itching. Price is 50 cents with a guarantee. Case filed by H J Moogk and C P Guener.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guener
Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
A promotional note touts Beeg Laxative Cough Syrup as prompt relief for coughs croup hoarseness and whooping cough. It is described as gentle with a guarantee and lists H J Moogh and C P Guen Or as endorsers.
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H. J. Moogh
C. P. Guen- Or
Burdett Piano Tuner Listed by Brown and Dollmeyer
FB. J. Burdett is listed as a piano tuner connected with Brown and Dollmeyer with a phone contact provided for orders.
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FB. J. Burdett
Brown & Dollmeyer’s
Daily Journal Delivery Areas Expanded
The Daily Journal announces city wide home delivery for a full week with options for all neighborhoods. Subscribers can expect prompt service and consistent weekday issues, ensuring access to local news and classifieds throughout every area of the city.
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