Bryan Plans Talks After Taft Speech In 1908 Campaign
Bryan will reply to Taft, outlining contrasts on banks, tariff and trusts. He will discuss Taft's effort to graft Democratic planks into the Republican platform. Bryan plans Topeka August Chicago Labor Day address and attends Peoria Democratic convention September 9 with other stops. Oratory from the stump will be less prominent than in earlier campaigns.
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Lincoln
Neb
Taft
Cincinnati
Bryan
Topeka
Chicago
Peoria
Kern
Indianapolis
Farmers’ Congress
Madison
Wis
William J. Bryan
Omaha City Treas Sued For Divorce
Mrs. Robert C. Finck wife of Omaha city treasurer files suit for divorce in Philadelphia alleging cruel treatment. She is daughter of Count Von Plate a Hague arbitrator and was first married to Dr. Paul Grossman who died abroad in 1905. She remarried Finck in Wheaton Illinois in August 1906 and domestic troubles followed.
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Philadelphia
Robert C. Fink
Omaha
Finck
Count von Plate
Court of International Arbitration
The
Hague
Paul Grossman
Murder Mystery at Lake Silva Drowns Couple
Police ponder two theories after George Raisbek and his wife drown in Lake Silva. Investigators note frequent quarrels and a bruise on the wife's face suggesting she may have been struck. The bodies reached the morgue as the son travels to determine funeral orders.
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Minneapolis
George Raisbek
Lake Silva
Self
H. Erickson
Birth of Son to Socialist Artist at Quaker Hill
A son was born today to Mrs. Ferdinand Pinney Earle wife of the socialist artist at Quaker Hill. Both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Mrs Earle Sr and Alfred Kuttner have been visiting the artist in anticipation of the event. Neighbors note the artist warned of Danes and a hive of hostile bees to deter visitors.
Choir Strikes Refusal After Mouse Scare at Church
In Homestead Pennsylvania on July 39 the Fourth Avenue Methodist choir halted rehearsals after mice scurried around their feet during a Sunday service. The choir members vowed no more singing until all mice are captured or killed.
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Homestead
Fourth Avenue Methodist Church
Raft Goes Down At Clyde and North Star Incident
A raft incident at Clyde and North Star left a boat listing and rescuers responding this morning. No serious injuries reported as workers secured the scene and investigated the cause.
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Clyde
North Star
Teething Powders Attributed To Dr C J Moffett
Teething powders were first used by Dr C J Moffett of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in treating children's teething and summer illnesses. The preparation reportedly contains elements deemed by modern medicine as essential to remove disease causes and keep a baby's system healthy during teething.
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C. J. Moffett
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
South
Roosevelt seeks strongest gubernatorial candidate in New York
President Roosevelt met with Republican state chair Timothy Woodruff at Oyster Bay to discuss nominating a governor strong enough to protect Taft's chances. No final decision was announced, but Woodruff will return to Sagamore Hill and the president will consult influential New Yorkers on Hughes's strength as a candidate.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Timothy Woodruff
Taft
Gov. Hughes
Loeb
Woodruff
Turkey Grants General Amnesty After Constitutional Change
Ambassador Leischmann reports broad amnesty for political prisoners in Turkey. Prisoners are being released as constitutional government forms, with limited bloodshed so far. Changes in the ministry continue as officials seek to alter the sultan's entourage and stabilize the new regime.
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Washington
Leischmann
Turkey
State Department
Vaudeville War Ends as Klaw & Erlinger Align with Kohl & Castle
Chicago reports peace between Klaw and Erlinger and Kohl and Castle after a conference. The two producing firms will jointly manage the Chicago Opera House, ending the winter clash and forming a partnership for the venue.
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Chicago
Klaw & Erlanger
New York
Theatrical Trust
Kohl & Castle
Chicago Operand
Campaign Fund Boost From Lincoln Donors
Charles W. Bryan sent 1504.95 from 101 contributors to the Democratic national committee treasury in Lincoln. Governor Haskell reported that within two hours of his selection as treasurer 2780 was given by 62 local residents without solicitation.
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles W. Bryan
Haskell
Democratic National Committee
Lawn Social Hosted by Trinity Church Ladies Aid
The Ladies Aid of Trinity church will hold a lawn social tomorrow evening at the home of O Semmingson. The lawn will be lighted with electric lights. Over 200 tickets are already sold and all are invited to attend.
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The
Trinity Church
O. Semmingson
Government horse vacations begin under Roosevelt plan
Washington July 30 government horses get annual leave with pay under a Roosevelt administration reform. Charlie the horse, pulling the postmaster general's carriage, receives 30 days in Montgomery County and a paid board bill. Dick will be next, with similar leave after Charlie.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Charles A. Conrad
Post Office Department
Sam
Charlie
Meyer
Conrad
Rabbits Turn Tasmanian Fur Trade Into Cash Asset
Washington reports a shift from rabbit destruction to export profits. Tasmanian trapping and freezing plants in Hobart and Launceston supply Britain with frozen rabbits and skins, with 1906 exports totaling over 2.4 million dollars. Consul Henry D. Baker notes employment benefits from the industry.
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Washington
Corral
Br'er Rabbit
Tasmania
Bunny
England
Henry D. Baker
Hobart
Launceston
Keeler Declines Run for Seventh District Nomination
Announcement names B. F. Keeler of this city as the Democratic candidate for Congress in the Seventh district. Keeler states he would rather not run and only says he had been approached and asked to consider the race, noting he just returned from Madison and has nothing further to add.
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B. F. Keeler
Keeler
Madison
Man from Mansfield Credits Foley’s Kidney Cure
Ira W. Kelley describes two years of kidney and bladder trouble and wasted money on doctors before being cured by Foley’s Kidney Cure. He urges others to try the remedy, stating it restored his health. O. T. Erhart.
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Ira W. Kelley
Mansfield
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Clayton announces Bryan notification committee meeting
Congressman Henry D. Clayton announced the Democratic national convention notification committee will meet in Lincoln Nebraska at noon August 12. Bryan will be formally notified that afternoon. Clayton chairs the committee and will deliver the address.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Denver
Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Clayton
Former Governor Budd Dies After Illness In California
In Stockton California former Governor James H Budd aged 51 died after a long illness. He served as a U S Congressman from 1882 to 1884 and held the governorship for one term. He led the Buckboard campaign traveling by wagon to oppose railroad passes.
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Stockton
Cal
James H. Budd
Congress
La Crosse Day Boosts Attendance at League Ball Park
A meeting of Baseball Association officers, Retail Grocers and Manufacturers and Jobbers set for Friday aims to organize a La Crosse day in August at the League ball park. Attendance already reaches three fifths of the required level with 15 531 paid admissions and retailers promise to close for a future August date.
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The
Baseball Association
Decatur
la Crosse
Winona Grocers Set August Fourth Excursion
The Winona Retail Grocers Association announces its thirteenth annual excursion on the steamer J. S. to Pettibone Park on Tuesday August 4. Secretary Henry Hess reports preparations complete with the Gate City band and Winona orchestra providing music and dancing. Contests are planned in the afternoon with 38 mercantile prizes for winners.
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Winona Retail Grocers’ Association
J. S
Pettibone Park
Henry Hess
la Crosse Grocers
Gate City
Winona Orchestra
Moll Signs Umire Guthrie to Central Association
President Moll of the Wisconsin Illinois league announced the signing of Umire Guthrie by the Central association. Guthrie will report for work immediately and Moll expects his addition to restore a strong staff with his proven reputation.
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Moll
Wisconsin Ilinois League
Guthrie
Central Association
Local residents take short trips to La Crosse and nearby towns
Miss Crystal Baebler left for a two week visit to Minneapolis St Paul and Waverly. Several residents including Miss Susan Clements Carmen Darling Anna Stevens and others spent time visiting La Crosse Sparta and Wabasha while attending the saengerfest and local events.
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Crystal Baebler
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Waverly
Susan Clements
la Crosse
Carmen Darling
Anna Stevens
Wabasha
Z. Baebler
Harold
John Kirchner
Delight
Sparta
Mary
Dinah Jones
George Schumacher
C. C. Johnson
Minnapolis
Lattr
Asa Darling
Sophy Abrahams
Rose Maniage
P. H. Sheldon
Mae Stevens
Mate Cantwell
Stevens Point
Dr. Evans
Gus Groezinger
Ella Stintzi
Ada Miller
P. J. Ready
E. Koelner
Wm. Kirchner
A. Biddison
Dutch Battleship Jacob Van Hoemskerch Cleared for Caribbean Voyage
The commander was ordered to prepare the vessel for immediate sailing to Curacao to join the cruiser Gelderland. It will be the first of six ships headed to the Caribbean with others in East Indian waters as Venezuelan plans remain undisclosed by the ministry.
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the Hague
Jacob van Hoemskerch
Curacao
Gelderland
Carrbbean Sea
East Indian
Ministry Marine
Venezuela
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