Bryan forces hold lead as Democratic convention opens
Reports from the national Democratic convention describe a surge of Bryan sentiment across delegations while allies struggle to unite on a vice presidential candidate. Mayor Dahlman forecasts a Bryan nomination on the first ballot, with Oklahoma Governor Haskell eyed for the resolutions chair and eastern Democrats split on a unified choice. Also noted is a double murder near Dubois, Pennsylvania, at Bandy Valley, where Mr and Mrs Read Brosius were found shot dead after a late quarrel.
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Guffey Wins Round One At Pennsylvania Delegation Meeting
In Denver on July 1 Colonel M Guffey of Pittsburgh was elected chairman of the Democratic national committee delegation and to the national committee amid cheers after a tense scene at the Adis hotel. The meeting followed contentious exchanges between supporters of Guffey and critics including Mr Bryan. John H Few of Philadelphia moved to postpone the meeting while Kerr supporters clashed with Guffey delegates in the stairwell.
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Pittsburg
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Taft Plays Baseball In Hot Springs Exhibition Game
William H. Taft, Republican presidential hopeful, took part in a statesmen versus correspondents baseball game in Hot Springs Virginia on July 7. The game ended 14 to 11 for the statesmen after eight innings with Charlie Taft filling second base and catching a ball that would have given his father a home run.
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Ohio caucus on train chooses Garber over Johnson
On a moving caucus in Ohio 33 of 46 delegates voted for Harv ey Garber Columbus former state party chair over Mayor Tom L Johnson Cleveland who said he has no interest in leading a national committee He drove to his hotel after the vote and declared his work in Cleveland unfinished and not tied to a national post.
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Man Cleared in Killings Faces Death Penalty Next Week
Bernard Gaylin, convicted of first degree murder, sentenced to die in the week starting August 8 in New York. The 22 year old Carlin allegedly killed his mother and another person after his April 8 release from prison.
Bryan Guffy clash cited in Pennsylvania party struggle
In Lincoln a Pennsylvania delegation led by James Kerr denounced National Committeeman Guffey for allegedly conspiring with corporations to defeat the party’s favored presidential nominee. Bryan responded accusing Guffey of deliberate interference and warned he would not tolerate such actions within the party. Nelson defeats Gans for lightweight title in San Francisco on July 4 after a grueling 17 rounds. A girl, Mary Olson, 18, dies from firecracker injuries in Dubois, Pa. Chicago grain market rises on rain and European prices with wheat up and oats and corn gaining.
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Petiasylvania
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Livestock Market Report from Pittsburg and Ohio Cream area
Market notes show mixed prices for cattle hogs and sheep with strong demand on lambs and good fresh cows. Hogs receipts listed with prime heavy and medium yorkers around 4.35, market active with high prices. numerous grain and dairy item prices scattered among markets and brands.
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Islands as Cable Breaking Points
The Bay Francisco Chronicle notes that very weak currents transmit oceanic messages and observers watch a spot of light rather than audible clicks. It explains how remote islands serve as cable breaking points to shorten routes, with two major Pacific cables linking Victoria to Hong Kong and San Francisco to Manila, enabling global telegraphic access via Asia and Europe.
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Washington Smiled On Redcoats And Ragged Boys Tale
A Boston inn tale from 1776 describes General Washington alighting from his horse at King Street and sharing a moment with a young girl. He reportedly asked which army she preferred, she favoring the Redcoats while Washington advised the Ragged Boys to do the fighting, a story cited by Ward Everett Hale.
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Women Inmates of Prison Demand Drops in United States
A historical note claims women comprise 65 of every 1000 inmates in the United States. It also mentions a Jefferson letter sold at auction for 160 dollars, with the spelling “140 at auction secerty” noted as a misprint or misstatement.
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