Democratic Convention Contests Shape Up At Brown Palace
Denver dispatch reports the national committee at the Brown Palace hotel arranging a temporary roll of delegates amid rival claims. Contests cover Idaho Illinois New York Ohio Pennsylvania and District of Columbia with charges of irregularity and fraud. Johnson’s presidential boom collapses yet supporters insist he will be named. Tammany allied to Bryan faces a surrender to be voted on this afternoon. Murphy delegates in New York favored for seating as sub committee reports.
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John Nevins
U. P
Denver
Democratic Party
Brown Palace
National Committee
Tom Taggart
Woodson
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
Johnson
J. A. Johnson
Theodore Knappen
Tamany
Tammany
Bryan
Murphy
Dorman
Mack
Alton B. Parker
Daniel F. Cohalan
Kerr
Colonel Guffey
Natonal Comegnties
Murphy Deelgetes
Fleet Ready 10 Cross Pacific to Far East
In San Francisco and Frisco today the Atlantic Fleet of 16 battleships is ready to depart for the Far East with full stores and ammunition. The ships are equipped with fire control stations and crews are at maximum readiness for instant deployment. Rumors of trouble in the Far East trigger high enlistment interest, with some sailors enlisting at Mare Island for service on the cruiser Autiadron.
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Frisco
Pacific
Far East
San Francisco
Mare Island
Autiadron
Hampton Roads
Plumber Survives Fall From Eight Stories
Jack Schaffer a San Francisco plumber fell eight stories into an air shaft but lives. He suffered a compound fracture of the leg and arm yet may recover as medical teams report progress.
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San Francisco
Cal
Jack Schaffer
Chamberlain Grants Pardon for Remington Case
Governor Chamberlain pardoned E. L. Remington who was convicted in Marion county for a default with attempt to kill. Remington received a two year sentence but served nine months before release in Salem on July.
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Chamberlain
Salem
E. L. Remington
Marion County
Coast Delegates Push Pacific Defense Plank in Platform
Coast delegates rally for a Pacific defense plank at the Democratic platform meeting in Denver. Mayor Dehlman of Omaha backs coast defense and a fleet in the Pacific, while Middle West states resist funds for waterways on the Mississippi. The anti injunction plank faces opposition, with Washington and California delegates pushing for a safe compromise.
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B. H. Canfield
United Press
Denver
Tegyure
Chicago
Dehlman
Omaha
Lam
Pacific
Atlantic
Middle West
Missionippi Valley
Pacific Coast
Frankiin K. Lane
California
Doa
Theodore Bell
Bala
Fistre Tihe
Washington
Thomas J. Canny
Seattle
Bryan Volunteers
Casey
Charlee G. Heifner
The
Washington Deelgation
Heifner
Dow
Record-Setting Fourth of July Toll Across Nation
Chicago reports 72 dead and 2736 injured in Fourth of July celebrations, a record high since 1899. Despite hopeful notes, the survey notes no serious firecracker injuries in the city, while nationwide counts alarm residents.
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Chicago
United States
Heat Grips Chicago In 34 Hours With Seven Die
Chicago records seven heat related deaths and five personal crises during a 34 hour stretch. Three accidents two asphyxiations and one murder cited as heat induced. City medical experts urge steps to cope with extreme temperatures as no cool weather expected tonight.
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Chicago
Faliowy
Taft Brother Arrives in Seattle for Pleasure Trip
Henry W. Taft brother of the Republican presidential nominee arrives in Seattle with his wife and children and J A Dykman for a leisure tour started in New York. He expects his brother to win and the party visits Port Blakeley to see the world's largest sawmill.
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Taft
Seattle
Henry W. Taft
J. A. Dykman
Yale
New York
Port Blakeley
Fanatics seize Pierson as townsfolk face siege
A horde of armed fanatic followers swooped on Pierson near the Manitoba North Dakota border. They wield Winchester rifles revolvers and knives and defied police while taking possession of the town.
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Warpath
Regina
Canada
Pierson
Manitoba
North Dakota
Stupendous Parade Sets a New Record in La Grand
Thousands gathered in La Grand on Saturday morning for a record parade celebrating national colors and local industry. Floats depicted the nation’s history from the Declaration to modern times with bands, decor, and enthusiastic crowds along Adams Avenue and Depot Street.
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Coma
Adama Avenue
Adame Avenue
Depot Street
Schoes
Oregon
Thorpe
Jaw Ie
Hong
Tiete
Mine Jenn McDonald
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Wille
Hill’s Drug Store
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