Democratic National Committee backs Bryan notification plan
The Democratic National Committee meets at Bryan's home to confirm notification of Bryan on August 12 and Kern at Indianapolis, endorsing publication of all campaign contributions over 100 dollars and setting a 19 6000 cap with a 199 minimum. The subcommittee selects officers. Mecca of Democrats hosts a briefing as plans unfold.
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Lincoln
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Mace
Kern
Indianapolis
Denver
Democratic Party
National Committee
Hall
Nebraska
Targgart
Mack
New York
Osborne
Wyoming
Green
Rhode Island
Ryan
Wisconsin
Daniels
North Carolina
Wade
Iowa
Tomlinson
Alabama
Cole
California
Brady
Oklahoma
Cummings
Connecticut
Chicago
Joseph Daniels
Mecca
Tammany
Murphy
Madison Square Garden
Painter Injured After Trapping Fall at Work
Christ Johnson of the A and C Johnson painting firm fell twelve feet through an open trap door at his shop. He was rushed to Lutheran hospital with injuries not deemed serious beyond possible internal harm, and could be released in a few days if stable.
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Christ Johnson
Lutheran
Death of Mrs Emma Klix After Drinking Water
Mrs Emma Klix, 68, died last night after attempting to drink water at a table. She suffered rheumatism but had been feeling better, and collapsed as she reached for a glass, dying 15 minutes later. She leaves eight children in the city. funeral Thursday at 2:30 PM at German Lutheran Church with Rev Gamm. Oak Grove cemetery interment. Frank Tillman in charge.
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Emma Klix
German Lutheran Church
Gamm
Oak Grove
Frank Tillman
Girl Who Shot Father Is Free
Helen Polsamus a Delmont postmistress near Melville New Jersey is freed on bail after fatally shooting her father who had attacked her family She fired when he went to kill his wife and infant The crowd threatened lynching but were restrained by Helen
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Melville
N. J
Helen Polsamus
Delmont
Polsamus
Helen
Jailed for Theft of Sugar from Car
Henry Whippe was sentenced to fifteen days in county jail by Judge Brindley for stealing sugar valued at $1 from a box car in the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul freight yards. He pled guilty and received the minimum penalty due to a large family and poor circumstances, with a $10 fine and jail time imposed plus costs.
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Henry Whippe
Brindley
Chicago
Milwaukee and
St. Paul
Whippe
Taft Studies Roosevelt Speech Style for Nomination
Taft pores over Roosevelt's nomination speech and acceptance letter as he prepares his own remarks. He studies reference books and the national platforms of both parties. the anticipated Taft speech runs about 3,500 words and a September acceptance letter around 15,000 words.
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Hot Springs
Rosevelt
Taft
Roosevelt to Speak to Naval War College Students
President Roosevelt will visit Newport on July 22 and address the young officers of the naval war college. No visitors were due at Sagamore Hill today.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Newport
Naval War College
Sagamore Hill
Opening Gun Practice Shows Third Regiment Brilliance
Camp Douglas Wis July 14 The Third regiment displays improving drills with mixed opinions on new guns. La Crosse companies excel yet M fell back. Secretary of State Frear scored 19 of 50 in pistol practice, Senator Munson 16. Guards and cooks feature in camp humor as visitors arrive for the big day.
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Camp Douglas
Wis
Rawlinson
Wendling
la Crosse
Jas. Frear
Munson
Davidson
Gen‘themen
Wisconsin
England Targets Distance Wins as Americans Hold Surface Lead
London reports English hope to sweep distance events after watching the Americans excel in preliminaries. J. A. Rector and Lawrence Robertson loom as top sprinters while Dan Flanagan tops hammer throw. Melville W. Sheppard wins the 1500 meter final heat with 4 03 2 5.
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London
United States
England
J. A. Rector
University of Virginia
Lawrence Robertson
L. Meredith
C. B. Kingsbury
G. E. Larner
E. J. Webb
Goulding
Canada
Walsh
Nichelson
J. P. Sullivan
Melvin Sheppard
Hallows
Loney
Deakin
Wilson
Fairbairn
Crawford
Tait
Flanagan
John J. Flanagan
New York
Melville W. Sheppard
Shep
Excursionists Are Royally Treated by La Crosse Party
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers' union party on a two day trip to Red Wing enjoys sightseeing in Winona with a lively crowd. Bert Van Steenwyk Bert Spence and Prof Otto Wieland join the affectionate reception as Minneska appears on the river and merchants greet the delegation.
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LA Crosse
Bert Spence
Otto Wieland
Winona
Spence
Langdon
Sorrenson
Minnieska
Knight Victim of Footpad on Vine Street
J. Knight former manager of the La Crosse School of Music was robbed after midnight by a masked assailant on Vine Street near the Northwestern depot. He surrendered about $20 in cash and a watch, was told to move on, and instructed to keep silent. Police were notified and a search is underway for the culprits.
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J. Knight
la Crosse School of Music
Knight
Vine Street
Northwestern Depot
Sultan Alarmed by Big Mutiny in Macedonian Garrisons
In Constantinople on July 14 the unpaid troops mutinied across Macedonian garrisons. A force was dispatched to Monastir to punish deserters while the mutiny at Monastir grew strongest after a Kastoria uprising. The Porte sent 200 secret service men and 11 officers to assess the situation. new troops later arrived but sided with the mutineers upon learning months of nonpayment. The sultan remains thoroughly alarmed.
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Constantinople
Monastir
Turkey
Kastoria
Porte
Western Golf Tournament Round Reshapes Lead Race
On July 14 at Rock Island Illinois Chan dler Egan nearly tied Kenneth Edwards of Midlothian in the Western Amateur second qualifying round. Egan shot 74 to finish at 153 just one behind Edwards 152 as a large crowd cheered. W W Wood of Midlothian totaled 154 after a 76. Allan of St Louis posted 74 and stood second in round one awaiting final figures.
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Rock Island
Chandler Egan
Kenneth Edwards
Midlothian
Edwards
W. W. Wood
Ahen
St. Louis
Train to Camp Douglas Tomorrow on Milwaukee Road
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line plans a special excursion to Camp Douglas tomorrow for Governor's day. Local militia units are at camp, and many are expected to ride the 7:30 am train stopping at all stations en route.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Camp Douglas
Man Pleads Guilty To Abuse Charge In Police Court
A. F. Reichgelt pleaded guilty before Judge Hunt today for using abusive and obscene language toward T. Morgan. He was fined two dollars with costs of four fifty, which he paid.
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A. F. Reichgelt
Judge Hunt
T. Morgan
What the Denver Convention Means
The piece reflects on the 1908 Democratic National Convention in Denver praising its patriotism and oratory. It highlights figures like Senator Taylor Governor Haskell Ollie James and Oliver James while noting most delegates favored Bryan despite some voting with reservations. It foreshadows continued discussion as the article continues on page 4.
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Denver
Colorado
Brayton
Colorado Springs
Pike’s Peak
Moffat Road
Cripple Creek
Chicago
Haskell
Oklahoma
Standard Oil Guffey
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Ignatius Dunn
Omaha
Ollie James
Bryan Bryan
la Follette
Holland Likely Head of B P C E Arbitration
Dallas July 14 A business session of the Elks centers on selecting our next Grand Exalted Ruler with Rush L. Holland of Colorado Springs expected to win without opposition. Los Angeles and Detroit are contenders but rotation rules favor a different city for the next convention.
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Dallas
Texas
Elks
Rush L. Holland
Colorado Springs
Los Angeles
Detroit
Pollard Withdraws to Back Peterson in Wisconsin
Madison July 14 Levi W Pollard of the third congressional district withdraws as a candidate for congress in favor of Atley Peterson of Soldiers Grove.
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Madison, Wis
Levi W. Pollard
Third
Atley Peterson
Soldiers Grove
College Head Resigns at Adventist College
La Porte Indiana July 14 Prof N W Kauble resigns as president of the Adventist college at Berrien Springs Michigan and will be succeeded by Prof O J Graf of Pleasantview college Lincoln Nebraska.
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LA Porte
Ind
N. W. Kauble
Adventist College
Berrien Springs
Mich
O. J. Graf
Pleasantview College
Lincoln
Neb
Burned Barn Fire Wrecks Homes. Aged Woman Fatally Burned
A fire destroyed a Bruha barn and a chicken coop causing $700 in damage to nearby houses. Mrs. Bruha age 75 is severely burned and hospitalized. grandson Arthur Bruha 14 also burned while aiding. Teamster Leo Keil and neighbor George Sholes suffer minor burns. gasoline stored in the barn suspected in causing the blaze.
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A. J. Bruha
Adams Street
Arthur Bruha
Leo Keil
George Sholes
Bruha
Hammes
Keil
A. N. Hammes
Chris Halbach
George Sholés
St. Francis Hospital
Child Hurt After Glass of Water Falls from Bed
The child of Charles E. Hickey of 1333 Avon Street fell from a bed onto a glass on the floor, suffering severe cuts to the head and nose.
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Charles E. Hickey
Avon Street
Weather and Water Update for Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa
La Crosse reports 62 cool, 86 warmest in the nation at Phoenix 104. River levels fall with La Crosse at 10.1 feet down .3 and Prairie du Chien at 13.3 feet down .1. Wisconsin expects generally fair and cooler conditions tonight and Wednesday, Minnesota fair with little change, Iowa partly cloudy with showers tonight or Wednesday.
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la Crosse
United States
Phoenix
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
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Ben Lund
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Holland
Pollard
Peterson
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