Mack to Be Manager of Democratic National Committee
Norman E Mack of Buffalo chosen as chairman and campaign director for the Democratic National Committee. Officers include L Hull vice chairman and Charles N Haskell treasurer. Central HQ planned for Chicago with New York offices. Bryan approves the lineup and signals efforts to win New York and attract business support. Watterson of Louisville named head of new publicity committee drawn from supporters of Bryan.
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Chicago
Norman FE. Mack
Buffalo
Democratic National Committee
William Jennings Bryan
National Committee
Auditorium
L. Hull
Nebraska
Bryan
Tiryan
Mack
New York
Oklahoma
Norman E. Mack
Auditorium Annex
Hitchcockaha Conference Charts Eight State GOP Push
Chicago July 27. At the Hitchcock chaired Republican conference headquarters will open in eight states and Taft Sherman campaigning begins. States Illinois Indiana Iowa Kentucky Missouri Michigan Minnesota Wisconsin. An executive committee is named from national and state leaders to organize party work nationwide.
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Chicago
Hitchcock
National Committee
Taft
Sherman
Ilinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
E. EE. Hart
A. J. Towers
A. Kt
Burnham
Roy O. West
Minois
James VP
Goodrich
G. FB. Franks
Robert P. Winn
G. J. Dekenin
Bennett
D. E. Alwand
Salmon
James
Martin
Hush S. Lake
James TE
Thomas
Quteheack
Charles Brooker
Connecticut
Coleman du Pont
Delaware
William EE. Borah
Idaho
Frank QO. Lowdon
Illinois
Charles Nagel
Victor Rosewater
Nebraska
William L. Ward
New York
Edward C. Duncan
North Carolina
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Mo Nolely
Pitan Compittes
Multi City Visit Highlights Notification Exercises
The report notes a figure traveled to Cincinnati to attend notification exercises. The event centers on participation, outlining the presence of the individual and the official setting, with emphasis on civic engagement and procedural involvement.
Hearst Party Convention Opens In Chicago Tonight
National Independence party meets in Chicago with a platform likely calling for injunctions limit in labor disputes and no contempt penalties before a jury trial. Debates over money issuance and interstate commerce powers plus tariff reforms mark the discourse as Editor Hearst near keynote and potential presidential candidate role.
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Chicago
Independence Party
Hart
Democratic
Republican
Freenback Party
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hearst
Thomas L. Htsgen
Massachusetts
W. M. Howard
Alabama
Charles F. S. Neal
Indiana
John Temple Graves
Georgia
Howard 8. Taylor
Charles A. Walsh
Town
Walsh
William Randolph Hearst
Bryan to be notified in Lincoln August 12
Bryan’s notification event planned for Lincoln on August 12 with speeches on the state capitol grounds at 2 o clock. A statewide committee aims to attract a large crowd surpassing the homecoming turnout ten years ago. After notification, marching clubs will form a monster parade through downtown and proceed to Fairview for a reception at Bryan home.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
State Central Committee
State Capitol
Fairview
Bryan Hiwn
Lincoln Democrats to remove Taft Banner in July
Lincoln Nebraska July 27 Democrats will seek to have the Taft Banner removed from over Main Street on the day Hrgan is formally notified of his nomination. The banner proclaims Taft will carry Nebraska and has been an eyesore since it went up. Democrats plan to act when Bryan’s notification occurs while visitors are in the city.
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Lincoln
Neb
Taft
Hrgan
Waft
Nebraska
Bryan
Taft Works After Sunday Rest in Ohio Meeting
Cincinnati July 27 Judge Taft resumes political duties after a Sunday of rest and churchgoing. He attends the state central committee gathering informs local committees and aids in arrangements as he positions himself for national and state leadership. He will deliver his acceptance speech then face enthusiastic reception in a riot of Botieal enthusiasm.
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Vtafiis
Cincinnatit
Taft
State Central Committee
Foraker Will Not Be Present At Taft Nomination Ceremonies
Cincinnati dated July 27 reports a reply to an invitation to Senator Foraker signed by H. C. Chenoweth. The letter states Foraker cannot attend the ceremonies notifying William Howard Taft of his presidential nomination due to being absent from the state.
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Foraker
Cincinnati
Senator Foraker
C. Chenoweth
Williamy Howard Taft
United States
The Bean Crop and the Bobwhite Friend
The bean crop is a profitable staple suited to poorer soils in many regions with modern machinery easing cultivation. beans can be grown in corn belts with careful spacing and horse power, then sorted by a machine sorter before market. The bobwhite quail aids farmers by pest control and should be protected to benefit both farmers and birds.
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Bobwhite
The White Grub A Threat To Peach Trees
The peach borer or white grub bores under tree bark and roots, weakening or killing trees. It changes to a moth in late summer, lays 800 plus eggs on the tree, and larvae torment roots through spring and summer, with May to July being peak damage. Young trees are especially vulnerable, requiring vigilant care.
The Farmer's Friend and Birds on the Farm
The new school of agriculture highlights the value of feathered wild tenants on farms. Thanks to the agriculture department, birds once killed by hunters are now protected for their helpful roles in farm ecosystems.
Sweet Potato Belt Limits Northward Range
The northern limit for sweet potato culture is roughly along a line from the Massachusetts Connecticut border west to Colorado’s northeast corner. Commercial profitability lies well south of this line except in the Mississippi valley where cultivation extends into towns in Illinois and Indiana.
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Massachusetts
Connecticut
Colorado
Mississippi Valley
Illinois
Indiana
The Persian Language Compared To English In Form
The text notes Persian is not very difficult and resembles English in its lack of inflections. It highlights no gender endings for nouns or adjectives and that inanimate things are neuter, with Persian conforming in this respect to English conventions.
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London Chronicle
London kissing game ban urged in county schools
The London County Council warns head teachers that kissing games remain in some schools and are medically undesirable. Lead masters and managers of nonprovided schools must ensure such games cease immediately.
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London County Council
Systematic Instruction Begins For State Insane Inmates
Springfeld July 27 The state psychopath ic Institute will start formal training for assistant physicians serving state charitable institutions. Dr H Douglas Singer will conduct initial instruction at Kankakee with one to two assistants from each group. After introductory training and new examination blanks are adopted, he will inspect each institution for uniformity. Four to six week courses at the psychopathic Institute will follow with laboratory use included. Lack of help delays progress as the director took duties Sept 1.
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Springfeld
Singer
Psychopathic Institute
New York State
State Board of Charities
Stevenson Announces Candidacy For Illinois Governor
Adlai F. Stevenson ex-vice president has declared his Democratic bid for Illinois governor. In a letter after a full day of talks with party leaders he said he will actively canvass the state if nominated. He backs the Denver platform on tariff revision and notes charitable institutions as a top state issue.
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Bloomington
Adial F. Stevenson
United States
Ilnois
Denver
Sinois
Jail chase ends with capture of accused minor toxicants seller
Carmi July 27 After a 900 mile pursuit Sheriff Grissom arrested James M. Jackson in Oklahoma City Oklahoma and brought him to White County for trial Jackson had been indicted by the White County grand jury on selling intoxicants to minors but fled before warrant could be served and was located in Oklahoma City
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Carmi
Grissom
James M. Jackson
Oklahoma City
Okla
Jackson
White County
Grand Jury
Oklahoma
Explosive Blaze Threatened Assumption City
Fifteen hundred pounds of dynamite ignited at the coal company plant powder house in Assumption US. The fire burned the powder like wood due to lack of exploders, while 500 pounds of giant powder also burned. If exploders had been present the town could have been wiped off the map.
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Assumption
Olympic Games Close Amid Envy and Hope In London
The fourth Olympic Games closed in London with the United States leading in track and field. US totals show 27 firsts, 15 seconds, 8 thirds. UK 8, 6, 3. medals presented by Queen Alexandra. Dorando the Marathoner received a gold cup from the Queen amid cheers.
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London
United States
United Kingdom
Sweden
South Africa
Canada
Germany
Italy
Australia
Hungary
British Empire
Greece
Norway
France
Finland
Dorando
Queen Alexandra
Devilish Outrage Outlined in Brooklyn Boat Plunge
Miss Amelia Stechel of Bay Ridge was assaulted by two men on a Saturday evening and dragged to a dock. She says the attackers threw her overboard after she resisted, leaving her exhausted and clinging to a floating piledriver at Fiftieth Street, Brooklyn, until rescue.
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New York
Fiftieth Street
Brooklyn
Amelia Stechel
Bay Ridge
Stechel
Dallas Returns Show Narrow Leads in Democratic Primary
Returns from the Democratic primary in Dallas show less than half of the vote counted. Governor Campbell leads Williams by about 25,000, Attorney General Davidson ahead of Wynne by about 7,500, with fuller returns needed. State-wide prohibition holds a very narrow edge.
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Dallas
Tex
Campbell
Williams
Davidson
Wynne
Meeting Called By James L. Ferriss To Discuss Campaign
James L. Ferriss, chairman of the People's party national committee, calls a Chicago meeting tomorrow to discuss campaign plans. General Electric in Troy, N Y, receives orders for nearly a million dollars of work. Count Zeppelin's airship repaired after recent damage. Major Russell and eleven marines travel from Panama to New York for treatment after dog bite. Chicago school census reports 1,922,886 residents. Cholera reappears in Russia with cases in Astrakhan Saratov and Samara. W F P Walker pleads guilty to looting the Savings Bank of New Britain Conn for more than 800 000.
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James LY. Ferriss
National Committee of the People’s Party
Chicago
General Electric Works
Troy
N. Y
Zeppelin
Friedrichshafen
Russell
Russia
Astrakhan
Saratov
Samara
W. F P. Walker
Savnes Bank
New Britain
Conn
Miss Anna Harris Turns Pro Swimmer After Marathon
Chicago on July 27 Miss Anna Harris the sole woman in last Saturdays Marathon has begun professional swimming. Formerly a bookkeeper earning $15 weekly she received a $7 1/2 weekly offer to perform at a local amusement park and accepted the engagement.
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Chicago
Anna Harris
Woman killed by a thug in Granite City Missouri
Mrs Annie Koern a widow of a wealthy and respected member of the foreign colony was shot twice in her home by a man she had repulsed. Her 14 year old son witnessed the shooting. Police search for the slayer.
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Granite City
Mrea
Annie Koenr
Salt in blood blamed for eczema claim
A medical college instructor asserts eczema is caused by excess salt in the blood, prompting a student to counter that a man with severe eczema can still be very healthy, illustrating a comic misunderstanding from an old Chicago News report.
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Medical College
Chicago News
Blood mark on shield inspired Barcelona flag origin
In 1378 Charles the Bold dipped his fingers in Geoffrey count of Barcelona’s blood and drew them down the count’s golden shield as praise. The marked shield became Barcelona’s arms, later part of Aragon, and its army followed that kingdom.
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Charles the Bold
Geoffrey
Barcelona
Aragon
When the Long S Was Abolished in Print
In February 1800 a London publisher Bell, later founder of Weekly Messenger, introduced a small but welcome reform by replacing the long s with the short variant in some works. The change spread to other publishers within a year or two, per St James's Gazette.
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London
Bell
Messenger
St. James
Halcyon Days and a Thumbed Groom
The article notes Halcyon as a Greek term for kingfisher and explains the myth of the halcyon days preceding the summer solstice when seas are calm. A quoted aside shows a flirtatious exchange about marriage, with a man grudgingly accepting his fate under a controlling partner.
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New York American
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited By Freeport Woman
Mrs J S Fisher of 143 Homer Street Freeport Illinois recounts relief from kidney trouble after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She obtained them from Emmetts drug store and felt better quickly, attributing the improvement solely to the pills. For sale by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents USA Remember the name Doan's and take no other.
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Freeport
J. S. Fisher
Homer Street
Dean
Doan
Emmett
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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