Bryan Leads Deliberations but Faces Two Thirds Hurdle
The article outlines Bryan's strong delegate lead and the strategy of opponents to block the nomination via the two thirds rule. It notes Pennsylvania's shift to a primary, Bryan's expected majority in Denver, and the risk that instructed delegates or bloc voting could alter the outcome. It lists states instructing for Bryan and the unsettled fate of others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryain
Tiinois
Ton
Evans
Denver
Bryan
Pennsylvania
James M. Guffey
Guffey
South
South Dakota
Dakota
Delaware
Gray
New York
Reply to Adolphus Busch Opposes Prohibition Reform View
Letter to The Star from B. Helieves of Morrell Avenue rebuts a St Louis brewer’s interview on the prohibition reform movement. He argues against the brewer’s claims claiming common sense and education will not quell the public good, labeling the brewer’s views as self serving and un-American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
the Star
St. Louis
Missouri
Morrell Avenue
Ticket Validation Reform Proposed by Traveler
A traveler from Spring Hill Kansas proposes an identification card system to verify ticket ownership, reducing delays from ticket validation and deposit at multiple stopovers on trips to Norfolk and the East. The idea aims to protect railroads and save travelers time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iit
Norfolk
Grace St
Sowers
Spring Hill
Kas
Hats at the theater provoke public complaint
A reader to The Star condemns women wearing hats in the theater as improper and urges a rule requiring hat removal in all public gatherings, calling it an outrage and a shame. The letter requests official action to enforce head coverings be removed.
Wilson for State Senator poised for Third District bid
Francis M. Wilson of Platte county may enter the Democratic nomination race for state senator in Missouri’s Third district now represented by T. J. Wornall. Gentry has pursued a Republican bid in a strongly Democratic area. Wilson, a former senator in 1899, met Holt county supporters and Democrats from the north, hinting at an announcement within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Wilson
Platte County
T. J. Wornall
O. P. Gentry
A. M. Dockery
Wilson
Holt County
St. Joseph
State Committeemen Split on Governor and Senator Picks
The Democratic state committee members from Missouri show varied loyalties with Governor Folk favored by nine to three for Senator Stone. Of the thirty-two members, thirteen spoke, six remained noncommittal, and twelve did not respond.
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St. Louis
Democratic State Committee
United States
Overnor
William N. Evans
West Plains
William S. Cowherd
Kansas City
State Committee
Henry F. Stapel
Rockport
Folk
Stone
Senator Stone
Funeral services for Herman N Konrad held at Newcomer's chapel
Funeral services for Herman N Konrad, killed in a motor car accident Monday night, will be at 2 o'clock this afternoon in Newcomer's chapel. The body will be placed in a vault at Forest Hill cemetery.
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Herman N
Konrad
Newcomer's Chapel
Forest Hill Cemetery
Tragic Self-Harm Attempt On Train In Missouri
J W Piper of Marshall tried to kill himself with a pocket knife on the Slater accommodation of the Chicago and Alton car near Kansas City. He stabbed his neck twice, was disarmed by fellow passengers, and later efforts to wound himself continued before hospital treatment. Local reports say he had a history of threats to his family and possible mental illness, with prior attempts and family strife noted.
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W. Piper
Marshall
Chicago & Alton
Oprssa
Slater
Chicago & Alton Road
Kansas City
J. W. Piper
Piper
Bates City
Odessa
Marswat
Saline County
Omaha
Morton Piper
Macadam Project Promoted For Muncie Road Kansas City
A bid to macadam twelve miles of Muncie road between Kansas City Kansas and Bonner Springs is advanced by the local Mercantile club. Bonner Springs businessmen will push a resolution asking Wyandotte county officials to fund paving this year. Herman F. Wieman, former justice of the peace, announces candidacy for judge of the criminal court as a Democrat.
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Muncie
Kansas City
Bonner Springs
Kas
Mercantile Club
Wyandotte
Wieman
Herman F. Wieman
Theodore Remley
Criminal Court
Mr. Wieman
Debut of Signor Lenge's Band Opens in Carnival Park
The White Band of Milan opens its first American tour at Carnival Park in Kansas City Kansas on Sunday May 10. The 40 member ensemble includes conservatory graduates and opera veterans led by Michelind Angelo Lenge. White uniforms with blue and gold trim.
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Signor Lenge
Banda Bianca di Milano
White Band of
Milan
Carnival Park
Kansas City
Kas
Italy
Michelind Angelo Lenge
Naples Conservatory
Two Democrats Seek County Assessor Nomination in The Tenth Ward
Hamer Brown of 2707 Olive Street and George W. Westfall of 2614 Chestnut Street announce their bids for the Democratic county assessor nomination from The Tenth ward. Brown is a stockyards salesman and former sheriff candidate who withdrew for Rood. Westfall, with Richards Conover Hardware for 22 years, has long been active in politics but never ran before.
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Tenth Ward
Hamer Brown
Olive Street
George W. Westfall
Chestnut Street
Mr. Brown
John M. Rood
Rood
Westfall
Richards & Conover Hardware Company
Taylor Boom for Governor Mentioned by Wyandotte Democrats
Edwin Taylor of Edwardsville Kansas is discussed as a possible governor candidate by Wyandotte county Democrats. He denies knowledge of a boom and would not accept a nomination. A longtime farmer and former state senator, he has served on the state textbook commission and the Kansas State Agricultural College board of regents. He owns a sizable potato and fruit farm two miles east of Edwardsville.
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Edwin Taylor
Edwardsville
Kas
Wyandotte County
Taylor
Wyandotter County
State Text Book Commission
Board of
Kansas State Agricultural College
Kaw Valley
Ifis
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A. J. Hawkins
Stapei
J. Pence
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Grey M. Rybey
E. G. Crear
L. C. Wiles
Charles A. Lemp
Thomas E. Kinney
B. H. Shiag
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R. Edmonds
W. A. Isin
Ovid Bell
Siatrir
Lawrence P. Daley
F. Hinch
A. RK. Ponder
Penn
A. J Hawkins
J. A. Collet
J. Roney
John M. Harlow
Aagbery M. Rubey
G. Crear
J. W. Jamison
Thomas Ward
B. H. Rucker
Muncif Road
Kansans City
Kan
G. W. Westfall
St Louis
Pidelity Compa
Eastman Sanitarium For Women
Harrison Street
Davenport
Montay
Wilton
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Velve
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