Sullivan Vindication Sparks Democratic Platform Debate
Fragmented OCR recalls Illinois Democrats backing William Jennings Bryan for president in 1908 amid clashes over leadership. The text notes Sullivan and associates promoting Bryan while opponents urge ousting national committeeman Sullivan and group unity amid a heated platform indorsing Bryan.
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Jennings
Roger C
Sulliven
Boggs
Bryan
United States
Democrats
Illinois
Jennings Bryan
William J. Bryan
Ans
Sullivan
Miners Die in Two Explosions at Mill Creek Coal
An explosion of gas in the West Buck mountain gangway of the Vulcan colliery at Mill Creek Coal Co. fatally injured two miners, Miahenor Ci Pa.-BPt era. Charles Staukhus aged 25 and John Haruka aged 30 died instantly as a second blast erupted ten minutes later while Stukus body was being moved. About 2 dozen workers were overcome by afterdamp and five were fatally injured. The blast wrecked the fourth lift and ripped brattices and timbers along the gangway for hundreds of yards.
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Miahenor Ci Pa
West Buck Mountain
Vulcan
Mill Creek Coat Company
Charles Staukhus
John Haruka
Stukus
Haruka
Stankus
American nets destroyed by Vigilant report inflames border tension
Captain Ross of the Revenue Cutter Service reports to Acting Secretary Murray that Canadian Vigilant destroyed lines of American fishermen at Leze. The incident stirs anger among U S fishermen and could prompt government exchange measures as authorities confirm the wrongdoing.
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Washington
Ross
Revenue Cutter Service
Treasury Department
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Leze
Farming Studies in America Hint at Policy Shifts
A fragmentary report notes studies on farming in the United States under a secretary of agriculture with involvement from a Mr. MacDonall. The text mentions a federal segment and recommendations, dated midweek, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Dorchester mob shoots and hangs man near George Street
A man identified as Komk Carolla Nesro, aged about two years, was shot and killed by a mob near George in Dorchester County on Thursday afternoon. The mob dragged him to an oak tree and hanged him as shots were fired, with about 599 rounds reported.
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Komk
Carolla Nesro
George
Dorchester County
South Carat
Las
Death of the Earl of Letea and Melville in London
The Earl of Letea and Melville died in London. He was commissioner of the general assembly of the Church of Scotland and keeper of the privy seal of Scotland. Born in 1855.
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London
Earl of
Letea
Melville
R.gh
Church of Scotland
Scotland
Death From Part of Costume At City Celebration
Cedar Rapids reports Miss Henrietta Summers eighteen year old famed as one of the city’s prettiest girls died after a steel corslet and coat worn for the centennial celebration proved too small. The ill fitting armor caused overheating and suffocation during a parade booth performance as bystanders describe a forcibly rattled scene.
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Cedar Rapids
Henrietta Summers
Weering & Steel
Miss Summers
Menmk 2Go
Peterson Nominated for Senator in Thirty-seventh District
Deadlock at a convention broken as FL Peterson Clare, Coy, and Ward are linked to the thirty seventh district race. The Republicans settled on Peterson after four sessions with Webster City Falls and other locations mentioned.
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Peterson
Eagie Grove
Republicen
Es FL
Biz Courly Uit
Pew Chase
Webster City
Falls
Owl
D. C
Chaz
George Flw
Madrid Lumber Boss Henry Backman Dies in Heat
Henry Backman 55 longtime Des Moines and Madrid business figure and former Iowa National Guard member collapsed and died in Madrid from heat. He led Dewel-Backman Lumber, married two years to Selma Haliberg of Chicago, with a mother and two sons listed among survivors. His former Des Moines connections spanned Gilcrest Lumber and Company I, Iowa National Guard service.
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Henry Backman
Madrid
Des Moines
Y Backman
Dewel-Backman Lumber Company
R Des Moines
J. A. Backman
John
Selma Haliberg
Chicago
Chicago. She Was Ineir Madrid
Mr. Backman
Gilcrest Lumber Company
Company I
Iowa National Guard
Des Moine
Auditors and Supervisors Pick Des Moines Convention Site
County officers' association final session selects Council Bluffs Des Moines as the meeting place for auditors and supervisors. Recorders may rotate to Waterloo then Cedar Rapids next year. Elected officers include J. S. Helliday, G. C. Baird, J. A. Merere, and committee members G. C. Baird, John P. Mercer, Mrs. Frank Dodson, Ole Langland, J. S. Hallider. An official publication for public officials starts January 15 by Kenneth D. Steere.
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Bluifs
Desines
County Officers' Association
Recorders
Dawson Renominated for Succeeding Himself in District
Republicans renominated Dawson to run again to succeed himself. The party card notes Dawson led the district to reelection two years ago by a vote of 22,116 to 1,617 for Carl Rieck and 24 for J. E. Pat vic.
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I. Dawson
DEE Cme
M. Wade
Degemoc
Carl Rieck
See
J. E. Patvic
Farnham Earns High Credit Record at State University
Mrs Eva Crane Farnham wins honors at State University setting one of the highest credit totals ever attained by a student in the state. Her record nearly doubles the previous benchmark with thirty credits marking a standout achievement during her studies across the university and affiliated memorial schools.
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Eva Crane Farnham
State University
Mason Ciy
Sta Zef Towo
Town University
Farnam
Farnum
Wniver- 2. Iy
Cracker Racer Drowned Near Iowa City
Claude Clemmer, winner of high school honors, drowned after a state school meet at Iowa City. The son of Reverend and Mrs. Clemmer, he was swimming and reportedly swept away by currents near the Missouri River area. authorities believe he was taken by the water.
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Claude Clemmer
Councie Cle
Iowa
Son of Recomer
Christian Church
Clemmer
Sieriing
Celo
Missouri
eTam
Poisoned Rat Killer Incident Reported In Chari Area
A fragmented account describes a poisoning scare where seven of Ralph Wilcox’s items were seized. An extractor device broke down, forcing a person to abandon it and proceed on foot toward the scene. A child’s safety appears tied to the events, with unclear details and damaged wording.
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Ralph Wilcox
Hastme & Machine
Phy
Tee Music Playing in Indian Ed Silted Atmosphere
Fragmentary OCR report describes a music playing scene in an Indian setting with tense mood and references to fear, childhood, and blurred details. The snippet mentions Indian teens and an atmosphere of suppression, hinting at broader social tension.
Knoxville Boy Killed in Accident Near Bladen
A Knoxville boy, son of J. F. Parker, died in an accidental shooting at Bladen just north of here. The tragedy occurred while the boy was at the home of his grandparents L and Shepherd. Investigating details point to an unintended discharge of a weapon.
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Knoxville
Ottumva
Lorie Parkeson
J. F. Parker
Bokery
South Ottumva
Bladen
Here
Srand L. & Shepherd
Sacrifices Life To Save Mistress In Gas Explosion
In Marion a man died heroically while saving his mistress from a gasoline explosion that threatened her life. Grace Fa, a girl, was buried under debris as Freeman rushed to aid her, sacrificing himself in the perilous blaze.
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Marion
Edort
Grace Fa
Freeman
Free
Boy Drowns After Bathing Incident at Madison Island
A 71 year old man drowned while swimming near Smith's Island in Madison, Florida. Lifesaving efforts were begun but authorities have not yet determined the cause of death.
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Madison
Smith’s Island
Eteit
Paralyzed by Fall in Old Apartment, Lawyer Passes
A lawyer, identified as L Smnik, was paralyzed after a fall in an old apartment building where he had just moved in. The incident occurred recently, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall.
Man Falls From Barn Roof in Melbourne Tragedy
George W. Selis fell from a barn roof at Melbourne and died from a broken neck. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Marsnethown
George W. Selis
Melbourne
Fort Da A. J. Coree Falls In Icy Electric Line Crash
Report says Fort Da A. J. Coree, part of a gang of scavans near Har court, was hurled twelve feet while operating the new electric line of Fort Gods, and died instantly after a rau accident. Exe was the only woman with proof she was the only wife his husband ever loved. A wise man may profit by a fool’s actions.
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Fort da A
Patrick Walsh Burned In Tar Attack Incident
An account describes Patrick Walsh suffering severe burns after being doused with tar at a location described as burned and a white assi no, with his face and right ear deeply burned.
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Patrick Walsh
Piece of Anpie Causes Death in Iowa
Master Geo Lachke of Lone Tree Johnson county is dead at his father's home from injuries after two peanut shells blocked his windpipe during a boxing accident. He survived one operation but later died when a fragment of apple caused a fatal airway obstruction leading to hemorrhage and death.
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Iowa
Geo. Lachke
Tohnson
Willam Lachke
Insurgent Victory Reported Near Havana Amid Far-Reaching Rumors
Reports say insurgents gained a San Juan victory and a suspected plot against President Palma. Jose Miguel Gomez, previously in Santa Clara, arrived Havana asserting no knowledge of conspiracies. Ferrara, tied to Gomez, was arrested in New York and accused of obtaining arms for insurgents in the United States.
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Prisonana
Haeat
Encor
San Juan
Gean
Secre O Farrili
Havana
Prere Palma
Jose Miguel Gomez
Las Ang
Sancti So
Santa Clara
Esco
Mez
Assorieved
Dar
Palma
Tary
Joseque Gomez
New York
Ferrara
III
United States
Fear of Epidemic at Valparaiso Crisis Amid Ruins
Aug Valparaiso reports aftershocks and rain worsening ruin from recent disaster. Thousands shelter in tents and damaged homes as authorities fear an epidemic if rain continues. Workmen search ruins for victims while relief efforts curb price gouging and food distribution.
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Valparaiso
Not a joke when you listen instead of telling it
Miss Lizzie Johnson of Casey Tit earned eleven thousand dollars selling teak marks to aid charitable missions. The death bird of New Guinea Australia is cited as the only venomous bird, whose bite causes intense pain, blindness, convulsions, and death.
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Lizzie Johnson
Casey
Caaritadle
New Guinea
Australia
Slaughter Fear Mounts in Polish Jewish City Tandem
News recounts a wave of anti Jewish tension in Siedice Poland linked to a police assassination. A funeral for chief of police Goltseff sparked protests while a Bialystok style incident followed a street bomb explosion blamed on Jewish households. Seven Jews and one Christian died and thirty three Jews were arrested amid a panic exodus from Siedice.
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Russia
Bsiedice
Poland
eLlis
Bialy
Bialystok
Goltsef
Goltseff
Siedice
Grodno
Cost of running the nation and factory gains 1904
Washington officials release figures showing total appropriations for 1907 at 185 16 million, up 59.4 million since 1905, with post office and pensions as major expenditures. Separate census data show U S manufacturing establishments at 216,262 in 1904, capital rising 41 percent from 1900 to 12.69 billion.
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Washington
Thomas P. Cleaves
James C. Coutts
Senate
House
Congress
Post Ofice Department
Isthmian Canal
United States
Will Build Railroad in Mexico 500 Miles Long
J. J. Hardwick of Phoenix and Los Angeles has secured a Mexican government concession to construct a railroad 500 miles long in Sonora Mexico. The plan involves developing a key north south route linking regional centers and facilitating trade and travel between Sonora and adjacent territories.
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Mexico
Phoenix, Ariz
J. J. Hardwick
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Sonora
Train Hits Stage Coach Near Los Angeles Kills One
A mountain resort stage was struck by a Santa Fe limited passenger train near Los Angeles. One person was killed and four others injured to varying degrees in the wreck.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Aausa
Taft Likely for Presidency Over Court Appointment
Secretary of War William H Taft plans to inform the president soon that he does not seek a Supreme Court appointment. He will then aid the president by naming two candidates before the October term. Ohio Republicans have strongly backed Taft, pressing for public expression from him and signaling strong support for his presidency.
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William H. Tait
Supreme Court
Taft
Ohio Rey
Ohio
Storm floods Kansas City graveyard and city areas
A severe storm drenched Kansas City and nearby areas on Thursday with a record 5.90 inches of rain in about three and a half hours. Basements and homes flooded, rescuers aided residents, and Elmwood Cemetery was flooded exposing hundreds of graves as monuments were damaged and water knocked out dozens of vaults.
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Kansas City
Little Italy
Elmwood
Seven Killed as Train Crashes in Long Hollow
A Pennsylvania Railroad fast freight plowed into a slowly moving work train in heavy rain at Long Hollow early Sunday, killing seven and seriously injuring seven others. Three of the injured are expected to die.
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Johnstown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Long Hollow
Russian Land Distribution Push Faces National Vote
St. Petersburg reports the government will press ahead with its land distribution plan despite parliament and plans to take the issue directly to the country in the forthcoming elections. Rain Saves Corn Crop in Missouri. St. Joseph meteorologists say heavy rains ended a drought harming corn and late fruit. railways, bridges, and buildings under construction suffered damage.
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St. Petersburg
St. Joseph
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