Parker Favored as Temporary Chair at Democratic Convention
Baltimore dispatch reports Parker as temporary chairman pick despite Bryan opposition. Tammany Hall leader Murphy telephoned to press Parker while Bryan deems him conservative, provoking a floor fight over the party’s direction at the convention.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
Alton B. Parker
William Jennings Bryan
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
New York
Parker
Bryan
Democratic’ Party
Theo. A. Bell
California
Wilson
Senator Culbertson
Henry
Texas
Ollie ‘James
Kentucky
Clark Torres
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Judge Parker
Jersey Cream Butter at 30 Cents a Pound
Chapman & Co offers Hum mer's Jersey Cream Butter for one week at 30 cents a pound. Cash Grocery advertises pure food, quality and quick service with emphasis on value and selection.
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Hummer
Jersey
Chapman, & CO
Western comedy and fair scene at Brockton event
A listing highlights scenes from a Brockton Fair including a western style comedy titled Wodow Jones Admirers and a horse show with a laughable act Miss Pussy Loves Animals. Prices for chairs are shown as 400.
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Brockton Fair
Roosevelt and Taft battle for control at Chicago convention
Chicago reports a tense opening to the third day as Roosevelt and Taft factions contend for delegates. Officials warn of a possible bolt or second convention while Poindexter speaks of a new party. Conflicting Roosevelt signals and a plan to permanentize the credentials panel mark a chaotic political day.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Roosevelt
Bell
Miles Poindexter
Poindexter
Resolutions Committee Is Controlled By Taft
The Republican national convention resolutions committee was organized and elected with Fairbanks as chairman and La Follette representatives submitting a draft platform. Taft forces reportedly control the committee and a tentative platform draft on tariff banking and currency is held in abeyance for the moment.
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Resolutions Committee
Taft
Chicago
Fairbanks
LaFollette
Aft
Ime
Dennis Building to Be Torn Down in Laurel
The Dennis building at Oak and Front is under rapid demolition with the top floors removed and a two story brick structure planned to replace it. Dennis conducts the work himself using masons and dynamite removal, while local grocers are urged to supply bottled relish and popular tea brands.
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Abraham Dennis
Laurel
Dennis
Weather note from Washington page in Mississippi forecast
Fragmentary weather item notes fair conditions for Mississippi with vague mentions of days and times. The readable text hints at a forecast for two days with possible temperature or wind details obscured by OCR errors. No clear locations or events are fully stated.
California Delegation Withdraws From Convention
Chicago dispatch reports a California delegation adopting a resolution to withdraw from the convention and declining to participate. The piece notes an attempted effort to reduce Roosevelt delegates from Illinois to join in a ballot but the effort failed.
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California
Chicago
Unis
Bornddes
Gertionels
Illinois
Tafts supporters stand by guns in Chicago split
Chicago edition reports Taft supporters vow to stand firm regardless of Roosevelt forces actions as party factions clash. Flinn resigns from Republican organization and is replaced by Washon. Roosevelt delegation heads to Chicago convention seeking pledged support amid internal disputes.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Taft Forbes
Thomas Devinen
Toosevelt
Menute
Flinnn
Pennsylvania
Prynsslvania
Washon
Flinn
Committee wrestles with disposing seven value tenner dues
A parliamentary committee grapples with whether it can dispose of seven value tenner dues amid doubts over authority and procedure. Deputy members weigh legal and procedural hurdles affecting the plan and timeline.
Boon for Hughes Chicago June 26 Dispatch
A fragmented Chicago dateline describes political dissension among leaders, with references to a forceful dispute and shifting alliances. The text hints at tensions within a local party and mentions national implications as states react in a tense climate.
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Hughes
Chicago
Dia
Anne
Chiea
Toowers
Bijou Vollight Notes and Odd Cast Snippet
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a show or event with names and phrases such as Joan Maid, Dtenix, Jonesy, and Wilson. Readers are left with unclear details about performers, venue, and admission amid garbled segments and stray words.
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Joan Maid
Jankos
Wilson
Anit. Ie
Brannon Green Freed After Trial At Stafford Springs
Defense led by attorney R W Sharbrough of Laurel brought out that Brannon and Green faced murder and assault charges in the killing of Frank Dace and wounding McCormick at a negro picnic. Witnesses described a tense melee with multiple pistols and a high volley of shots. The examination showed preexisting hostility, but jurists found the defendants not to blame for the deadly outcome.
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Vossburg
Court of Justice of the
Pease
W. C. McGraw
C. W. Brannon
BP. W. Green
Tie
Stafford Springs
Brannon Wis
Frank Dace
Green
Khl Paife Moe Cormick
Hinds
Brannon
Yeaung Mies
Pee
McCermick
Dace
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Teannon
McCormick
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Sharhdrangh
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