Bryan Pleased With Mr Parker in Money Campaign
William J. Bryan convened his national committee treasurer and Governor Haskell of Oklahoma at Fairview to speed up fundraising as contributions lag. Alton Parker’s Los Angeles stump reports bolster Bryan Kern support, with Johnson also campaigning to win more votes amid talks of Parker’s potential reluctance. Senator Taylor of Tennessee is due to discuss the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Santa Fe Bridge
United States
Illinois and Michigan Canal
West Thirtythird Street
Lawndale Avenue
Davis
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
National Committee
Gov
Haskell
Oklahoma
Fairview
Bryan
Los Angeles
Alton Parker
Parker
Cardinal Gibbons Improves After Intestinal Trouble
In Rome on August 6 Cardinal Gibbons, 74, showed slight improvement after a serious intestinal ailment at Gastel Gandolfo. Doctors cite overexertion since arriving in Rome. The Cardinal had visited the American college villa Monday. the Pope sent a messenger conveying sympathy and wishes for a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Gastel Gandolfo
American College
Brown elected supreme chancellor of Knights of Pythias
Henry Pardish Brown of Cleburne Texas was elected today as supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias in the United States with no opposing candidate. Nellie Merriam of Muskogee was elected supreme chief, head of the Pythian sisters, without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Henry Pardish Brown
Cleburne
Texas
Knights of Pythias
United States
Brown
Merriam
Nellie Merriam
Muskogee
Weak Applications For Help In Labor World Says State Official
Superintendent T A McMullen of the state free employment bureau says few applications exist for help or work. He notes wheat field demand westward draws unskilled laborers and wages attract, with farmers near La Crosse posting scant help requests. He explains the bureau cannot provide transportation and doubts future plans to transport laborers west, though he may revisit the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. McMullen
State Free Employment Bureau
la Crosse
Mr. McMullen
St. Paul
State Bureau
McMullen
Excitement Grows as Warships Near Auckland
In Auckland New Zealand the arrival of the American battleship fleet stirs feverish anticipation. Workmen rush to complete decorations and illuminations as the waterfront and town prepare a grand spectacle. Government buildings will glow with lighting arranged to resemble the fighting top of a battleship. The fleet is due to arrive Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auckland
New Zealand
Pole Seeker Dead in Polar Storm
Danish explorer Myrius Erichsen and two companions perished in a snowstorm while exploring the northeastern coast of Greenland after sailing from Copenhagen on June 24, 1960. Telegram reports to the Denmark Greenland expedition committee confirm the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Myrius Erichsen
Denmark-Greenland
Erichsen
Greenland
Americans Hold A Business Session In Chicago
The directors of the American Association baseball clubs met in secret at the Auditorium Hotel in Chicago at 11 o clock to discuss association matters. A Louisville report claimed George Tee beau had sold his stock to Louisville men, stirring interest among magnates, but none would comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Association Baseball Clubs
Auditorium Hotel
Louisville
George Tebeau
Engine Men Seek Aid From the Shops
Winnipeg reports locomotive engineers firemen and conductors seeking support from carmen and mechanics as US trades unions back them. The talk says large US railroads will supply rolling stock as repair shops remain closed and current equipment wears out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Can
United States
Vagrant Catch Leads to Court Lampoon and Delayed Trials
In a chaotic scene inside the county courthouse, Frank Murray and John Williams, accused of vagrancy after Saengerfest, skipped appearance while clerks and Sheriff Burn shouted their summons. Murray’s trial proceeds today after a late footstep hint. Williams’s trial is set for 3 p.m. A crowd and reporters observed the courthouse drama as officials pursued the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Murray
Apear
John Williams
Portland
Ore
Murray
Williams
Bosshard
Ioud
Court House
A. E. Bleekman
Chris
Portland Oregon
McGraw
Fans urged to back La Crosse baseball for next season
La Crosse faces coverage shortfall after 201 paid attendees in yesterday's La Crosse-Rockford game. President Elliott warns that without fan support the team may revert to amateur status, risking few games this year. Flynn starts today and Eberly pitches tomorrow as the team battles Freeport for top standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Flynn
Eberly
Freeport
Major fire destroys warehouses and whiskey stock at Midway
A liquor warehouse blaze in Midway Kentucky destroyed four large warehouses and 47 000 barrels of whiskey owned by Greenbaum Distillery along with six tenement houses. The main distillery and bottling works were saved. Loss estimated at 300 000 to 400 000 dollars. Aid came from Georgetown and Winchester as whiskey fire ran down Elkhorn Creek and burned the railroad trestle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midway
Greenbaum Distillery Company
Georgetown
Winchester
Elkhorn Creek
Southern Railroad
Taft Addresses Law Delays At Virginia Bar Meet
Taft urges abandoning jury trials in personal injury cases against corporations in a Virginia Bar association address. He argues delays burden the poor, favor arbitration, and cites England and Massachusetts as models. He proposes higher judge qualifications and official arbitration to speed damage disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Taft
Virginia Bar Association
England
Massachuetts
Massachusetts
Iowa Senator Succession May Ease Republican Tensions
Oyster Bay reports say Cummins likely to succeed the late Allison as Iowa's next senator, with President Roosevelt’s influence seen as enough to quell potential infighting. Cummins’ rise could siphon power from Allison supporters and shift state gains, reducing Democratic hopes for an open GOP fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Iowa
Roosevelt
Cummins
Allison
Ohio
Hitchcock
Bryan
Dolliver
Senate
Weather and Water Report Highlights Regional Temperatures
Weather notes show La Crosse as coolest at 60 and warmest in the nation at 102 in Phoenix. River levels fall over the next 36 hours with La Crosse at 5.6 feet and Prairie du Chien at 6.3 feet. Forecasts predict generally fair conditions across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with temperature trends easing tonight and Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
United States
Pheenix
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Boy
Shisheim
Foffe Shisheim
Mr. Parker
Bob
K. P
Free Employment Bureau
Pole Seeker
Elliott
Mr. Taft
Manent
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!