News of the Week in Epitome from State Line Herald
A condensed briefing from Washington and abroad cites Rear Admiral Dayton to retire, Danish minister Teun to move to London, Charles McCulloch in Fort Leavenworth, and Taft naming George von Meyer for secretary of state if elected. Harris dies in Atlanta. Paris council to wire Richard Miller’s Toy Seller. Hale joins French Academy. Farman’s aero feat. and a string of accidents, fires, drownings, and murders across Ohio, Iowa, New York, Michigan, and Maine.
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Democratic convention nominates Bryan and Kern for president and VP
Amid hourlong speeches and a tense roll call the Democratic national convention nominated William Jennings Bryan for president after a night of feverish oratory. John Worth Kern of Indiana was chosen as vice president as the party closed its proceedings with a platform calling for tariff reform, currency and antimonopoly measures, and federal oversight of interstate commerce.
Democrats Name Bryan Kern At 1908 Convention
The Democratic national convention named William Jennings Bryan for president and John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president after a long night of demonstrations. Kern was nominated by acclamation as Bryan secured the nomination on the first ballot, with Robert J. Bryan receiving wide support and the ticket finally declared official after hours of cheering and procedural motions. The platform promised changes to injunction laws and other reform measures.
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Four Dies After Explosion Off Marion Mass Ocean
July 14 report from Marion Massachusetts describes an explosion aboard a boat near Fort Island. Four left aboard died, several men and three women drowned or were missing after the vessel capsized during a surge to safety. Survivors were picked up after twelve hours at sea, authorities citing uncertain causes with no blame assigned.
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Jealous man attempts to kill wife in Cleveland
A enraged husband shot his wife and wounded her sister and mother in Cleveland yesterday after learning of her plans to seek a divorce. The assailant then reportedly tried to take his own life, but survived. police are investigating domestic dispute and potential motive.
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Grave Charges Against City Officials and Fire Dept Reported
A report from New York alleges grave charges against city officials and the fire department over a January building fire. The issues focus on the Windsor Appliance Company and defective equipment cited in the incident. The commission has forwarded findings to the mayor for action.
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Showman Dies of Injuries after Wreck in Dickinson
Dickinson North Dakota July reports say netter Nettinger died of injuries from a wreck on the Miller Bros. 101 Ray on the way from Philadelphia. The accident occurred Wednesday night as the entourage traveled near town.
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Jailbreak in Donough County Two Escape Last Night
Two inmates escaped from Donough County jail last night using improvised tools. The pair, Macombe of Virginia and Chati of Bushnell, Illinois, cut bolts with makeshift saws and knives during a burglary-related escape.
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