Donation records show Herman Ridder helped 1908 campaign
Associated Press reports Herman Ridder, then treasurer of the Democratic National Committee, testified to a committee on campaign expenditures that he was the largest donor in 1908 with $37,000. He said Bryan enforced a $10,000 cap, so he gave $10,000 and his sons contributed $9,000 each.
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Washington
Herman Ridder
The
Democratic
Bryan
Tammany Hall
Rojas
Sonora
Villareal
Madera Lumber Company
Houdin
Mystery
Houdini
Rebel Forces and Assets Dispute Raise Border Tensions
Associated Press reports on July 20 describe rebel forces dissolving near the Mexican border and concerns in El Paso over thousands of rifles and hundreds of thousands of rounds. The National Packing Co assets are being distributed with officials promising fuller details soon, while federal scrutiny grows.
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Associated Press
Washington
War Department
Cheago
National Packing Co
Com
Madera
Mexico
Sonora
Dolores
Campos
Sauz
Train Load Of Democrats Heads To Seagirt For Pilgrimage
A train carrying Democratic members of the house departed Washington this morning bound for Seagirt to visit the Little White House retreat. The trip aims to meet with leadership and discuss party matters away from the capital.
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House
Washington
White House
House of Representatives
Seagirt
Judge orders armed guard for endangered witness before grand jury
Federal Judge T G Jones in Montgomery Alabama directs U S marshal to supply armed protection for Herman Brabowski whose life has been threatened if he testifies before the Montgomery federal grand jury He will be escorted to Montgomery by armed deputies.
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Montgomery
Ala
T. G. Jones
United States
Herman Brabowski
Montgomery Federal Grand Jury
Denial on dissolving United States Steel by committee head
Chairman Stanley of the house steel trust investigation denied reports that the committee would recommend the dissolution of United States Steel Corporation. He said the leaks aimed to impact New York stock markets and that the committee would not include any dissolution recommendation in its report.
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Stanley
Steel Trust
Washington
The
House Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
New York Stock Markets
Striking Life of a Jaora Astrologer and Strange Street News
A Jaora astrologer, Pandit Hira Lai, changes dress and diet daily to honor the ruling star each day. The New York section reports on Black Hand ransom notes, Houdini’s water escape, and a Tombs prison breakout by George Wilson, with subsequent escapes by Witton.
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Jaora
Pandit Hira Lai
George Wilson
Houdini
Wilson
Witton
Taft Leaves Campaign Duties to National Committee
President Taft announced he would not conduct his campaign personally and would entrust it to the National Committee and sub committees. He spoke in Washington on July 20 asserting experienced hands would lead the effort.
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Taft
Washington
National Committee
Emperor Mutsuhito Reported Dying In Japan
Tokio July 26 reports say the condition of Mutsuhito the emperor of Japan is critical with ministers assembled at the palace and an official announcement that he is sinking.
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Associated Press
Tokio
Japan
Mutsuhito
Governors Debate Proposal Hints at Baltimore Facing Wilson
A Democratic National committee member proposes that Gov. Wilson share a platform with each Baltimore opponent. Wilson is weighing the idea as a potential format while in Seagirte on July 20.
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Associated Press
Seagirte
Democratic National Committee
Gov. Wilson
Baltimore
Wilson Ia
Telephone as nursemaid at Guernsey lighthouse station
At Platte Fougere lighthouse in Guernsey a baby is placed in a pram on the common to sleep in the open air. A cigar box in the pram houses a telephone transmitter wired to the house so the busy mother can listen for the baby's cry at intervals or continuously from the table. The clock ticking shows the transmitter works.
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Platte Fougere
Staion
Guernsey
London council spar over art in public spaces
A London county council debate reveals a clash over public art and scenery as members lament the lack of homely features in open spaces. One speaker urges fountains and basins while another recalls naval roots and asks if an arbor is what foreigners should see. August Strand references.
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London County Council
Weather and Observations From Fort McIntosh and New Orleans
United States weather bureau forecast from New Orleans via The Times notes unsettled conditions tonight and Sunday. Observations at Fort McIntosh show a maximum of 102 and a minimum of 76 with an east wind. conditions described as cloudy. A Boston man’s leg loss from an insect bite two years earlier is referenced. Bucklen's Arnica Salve marketed to treat stings bites and related inflammations and skin ailments. Ends mentioning P and Co for printing services.
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New Orleans
Times
the Telephone Co
Fort MclIntosh
East Croudy
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