Bryan and Kern Nominated by Democratic National Convention
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and W. Kern of Indiana were named the Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees for 1908 after an all night session. Delegates from multiple states rallied in Denver as the final ballot confirmed the ticket amid a packed amphitheater and widespread excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
William Jennings Ryan
Nebraska
Mn W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Cone
A. Johnson
Johnson
Connecticut
Georgia
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Pennsylvania
Rhode Gray
Delware
New Jersey
Mr. Bryan
Bankers Convention in Deadwood Cites Strong Hospitality
South Dakota Bankers Association held its annual convention in Deadwood July 8 and 9. Notable speakers included Ralph G. C. Wilson Serena L. Pratt and George Roberts. Officers elected were President J R Hughes Vice President G F Stebbins Treasurer W G Pratt Jr Secretary S E Pratt and a large executive committee. Delegates N E Franklin and R H Kriscoll were chosen for the American Bankers Association and Deadwood to host next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Dakota Bankers’ Association
Deadwood
Black Hills
Ralph GC. Wilson
Bankers National Bank of Chicago
J .C. Johnson
E. L. Abel
Abel
Serena L. Pratt
New York
Wall Street
George Roberts
Mint
J. R. Hughes
Gettysburg
G.F. Stebbins
Spearfish
W. G. Pratt, Jr
Chamberlain
S. E. Pratt
Clark
C. H. Barrett
Watertown
S. Lincoln
Aberdeen
F.C. Danforth
Parker
H. R. Dennis
Sioux Falls
M. J. Cheney
Wakonda
Drew
Highmore
A. W. Swayne
Springfield
Sheldon
J. E. Platt
Stratton
American Bankers’ Association
N. E. Franklin
R. H. Kriscoll
Lead
Pierce
Bids Opened for Federal Building Site in Huron
Bids for the federal building site in Huron were opened in Washington with five sites offered. Prices ranged from nominal donations to 21000 dollars, including bids from J H Sutphen F H Kent A Riegel John E Ward and others. Another bidder listed as Brackett is noted as a special officer from Willmar. The event also mentions planned travel to Huron Brooking Rapia City and North Dakota cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal
Huron
Washington
J. H. Sutphen
Third and
Kansas
F. H. Kent
Dakota Avenue
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
A. Riegel
Third
Illinois Streets
John E. Ward
Kansas Streets
Frank D. Brackett
W. Gto Te Testore
Brooking
Rapia City
Iatmasa
Minot
Bismarck
North Dakota
Tillman Declines Republican Gov Nomination in Nashville
Refuses the nomination announcing he will not accept the Republican bid for governor. George N. Tillman of Nashville cites health as the reason for his withdrawal from the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
George N. Tillman
Till
State Republican Convention Endorses Crawford Administration
The 1908 Republican state convention at Mitchell endorsed Crawford's administration and reform acts, nominated electors including C. H. Lien and J. Browne, and endorsed E. W. Martin for congress. It pledged united support to nominees and reaffirmed the Chicago platform with La Follette amendments. The party eyeing a large majority, possibly from fifty to sixty thousand votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
W. H. Parker
C. H. Lien
Roberts County
J. E Browne
Brown
John F
Pennington
Gottlieb Tirta
Hutchinson
E. W. Martin
Congress
Colonel Parker
Chicago
W. C. Cook
State Central Committee
South Dakota
Yankees Win Out In Rifle Contest
London July 11 The American shooters defeated the English in the 800 yard shot and 900 yard range events as America totals 2132 to England 2113 in a revealing display of training and skill from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
America
England
Bad railway wreck north of Virgil claims engineer
A southbound freight on the Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul line left the track near Virgil. Engineer Burns was trapped under the cab and died after extraction. Eleven cars derailed including nine wrecked, sixty five cattle killed. fireman escaped. The second engine derailed, later plunged down an embankment. Dr. Cogswell treated Burns at Mitchell hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Virgil
Burns
Engineer Burns
Cogswell
Wolsey
Mitchell
Tragic Death Amid Scandal Rumors Near Tyndall
Jealous rumors and societal pressure drove Miss Jennie Peters at seventeen to take her life by hanging, ending a rapid decline after an engagement dissolution caused by scandal. Nearby, the South Dakota railway commission advances a 1907 funded physical valuation of all state railroads, beginning Elkton to Pierre, with experts in attendance and initial field work conducted between Elkton, Huron, and Pierre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall
Jennie Peters
Nicholas Peters
Tafter
Railway Commission
Northwestern
Elkton
Pierre
George Rice
E. ¥. Swartz
Prof. Deere
Brookings College
C.C. Witt
Huron
Roosevelt to Break Record With Africa Hunting Book
New York July 11 Roosevelt will earn a record sum from Charles Scribner's Sons for his hunting trip account. He will receive a lump sum between 60000 and 75000 dollars plus a high royalty on the book, likely 15 to 25 percent, with total earnings around 150000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Scribner’s Sons
Roosevelt
Madman Kills Sister and Self Near Donnybrook
John Bruhn a farmer south of Donnybrook killed his sister Miss Rose Bruhn who lived with him then died by his own hand. No motive is given though he had lived harmoniously with his mother and sister. The tragedy was found by the mother who lived nearby.
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Minot
N. D
John Bruhn
Donnybrook
Rose Bruhn
State Department Receipts Show Biennial Earnings
Pierre reports the secretary of state department recorded 261 376 15 in receipts for the biennial period ending June 30. Receipts for the prior year stood at 966 276 98. The financial downturn last year caused a notable decline compared with the same months in prior periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Department of State
Pierre
Department
Commandant's Report Soldiers' Home in Fine Condition
The report notes a sighted rise in membership as of June 22 with 273 members present on April 15 and 201 absent. Since April 15, 50 admissions recorded. 7 deaths and 5 discharged or dropped from rolls. Total membership June 22 shows increases. details mixed with partial figures for furlough and current residents.
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Pass Sea
Melvin Hartwell
William Simpson
Albert Snow
Andrew Halsted
William E. Hale
Julius Gurney
Peter Lauffer
Asc
Fatal Chicago and Northwestern wreck at Pierre injures two
Fireman George Barrett is killed and engineer Lynn Weaver dies hours later after a collision in the Chicago and Northwestern yards at East Pierre. Both men from Huron, Weaver survived a crushed leg amputation but died at 9 45 this morning.
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Pierre Gosts
George Barrett
Lynn Weaver
Chicago and Northwestern
Pierre
Geo. Barrett
Huron
East Pierre
Weaver
Barrett
Brookings College
Four Die After Electric Car Hits Bridge Crew
Four employees of the Colorado and Southern bridge building department were killed stepping from the track to avoid a train when an electric car of the Denver and Interurban line struck them near Semper nine miles north of Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado and Southern
Bridge Building Department
Denver and Interurban
Semper
Parker offers Democratic speaker services for campaign
Helena Montana July 14 Alton B Parker told the Associated Press he will offer his services to the Democratic national committee as a campaign speaker and devote all his time to speeches. He plans to speak outside New York but did not specify venues. Parker expects Democrats to carry New York and will back Bryan From Helena Parker will travel to Livingston to meet Delaney Nicol of New York and together tour Yellowstone National Park for about three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Associated Press
Alton B. Parker
Democratic National Committee
New York
Parker
Bryan
Livingston
Delaney Nicol
Yellowstone National Park
Epworth League Holds Meeting Near Huron
About forty Epworth League members drove to L. E. Gooddell’s southwest of Huron for a league business meeting. Mr and Mrs Hargreaves Kippax and Miss Edwards Kippax leave Huron for Washington. Friends regret their departure and wish them happiness. Insurance payments by W. R. Link cover Yale hail losses. A farmer’s greeting to a business fire hall company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Epworth League
L. E. Gooddell
Huron
League
Hargreaves Kippax
Miss Edwards Kippax
Washington
Yale
St. Paul Fire & Marine
R. Link
Fie Hall Company
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Webraskan
Charles A. Towne
Clark Howell
Archibald McNeill
William J. Bryan
Banker's. Convention
Chris Lien
J. L. Brownes
J.F. Schrader
Gottllieb Doering
Martin
Africa
Madman
Sister
State Department
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