Enthusiastic Democracy at the Denver Convention
A. A. Mayfield reports from Convention Hall Denver on William Jennings Bryan's dramatic nomination triumph and the era-defining Allied storm of cheers. The scene features Theodore Bell’s keynote, Thomas Gore’s moving speech, and a sea of 20 000 eager Democrats. Bryan’s selection and Kern’s backing are described amid vast mass enthusiasm and global attention.
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Denver
America
Nebraska
William Jennines Bryan
Tenatius J. Dunn
Alflesich
The First Outburst At The Convention
A fragment describes a heated convention moment about a man skilled in cuts and contracts. The piece hints at sharp language on issues of pricing and process, noting the man’s familiarity with “contracting and expanding qualities” and references dried apples as a metaphor or detail within the debate.
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Thes
Tein Miryle
A Little One Grown Up at Local Convention
The convention appeared like an ordinary country gathering with routine business. Committees were appointed, resolutions drafted, contests settled, and lobbying occurred, yet the atmosphere was good natured as the gathering began to thaw.
Demonstration and Hobson Clash at Party Convention
A rousing night session featured Richmond P. Hobson of Alabama pressed to fore in a convention hall split over war with Japan. His call for a stronger navy drew disapproval and boos while the audience favored peace and criticized Taft and Bryan. The crowd cheered the commoner yet rejected Hobson's war stance as President Roosevelt's possible policy loomed.
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Pell
John F. Whiten
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Kentncky
Thomas PY. Gore
Oklahoma
Taft
Hirmian
Tryviant
Richmond P. Hobson
Alabama
Hobson
Japan
Navy
Roosevelt
United States
Mell
Hickson
Bryan
Minn
End of a historic convention closes amid lasting enthusiasm
The piece laments the end of a great gathering, noting Bryan's momentary vigor and Colorado's influence fading as the curtain falls. It proclaims this convention the most galvanizing in America, signaling an era's close with finality statements and signature markers.
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Colorado
Finis
America
Letters Give Clue to Poisoned Ale Case Mystery
Citizens letters provided police with clues in the poisoned ale investigation. Officials say the notes point to a potential suspect and motive, aiding detectives as they pursue a lead in the case.
Cipher Code in Doctor Wilson Case Hailed for Answer
Philadelphia investigators report a 1500 letter cipher found in Dr. Win. FE Wilson’s home may reveal four years of murder links, wealth and society ties. A key sought from the physician’s effects could unlock the code or the notes may go to experts. Mrs. Wilson rests under medical care after coroner’s inquiry.
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FE Wilson
Wilson
Leitch
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Farmer and Son Ambushed Near Arlington Missouri
In Rolla Missouri John Crane and his father Lark Crane were ambushed on their way home from Arlington toward their farm. John was shot in the right side and father escaped injury. Otto Rolufs and W Miller were arrested on shooting charges. Bond set for July 18 preliminary exam. W Miller related to Rolufs by marriage. Prosecutor awaits Johns wounds to heal before trial.
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Rolla
John Crane
Lark Crane
Arlington
Otto Rolufs
Lorts
Joan Crane
Miller
Crane
Son's Body Found in Garbage Vat at Sanitation Plant
In San Francisco a 14 year old boy John Buchney was found dead in a vat of garbage at the reduction works. His skull was fractured and police suspect Blackhand vengeance against the father Theodore Buchney as the motive. The father discovered the body after hours of search, arriving at the sanitary plant as the body was located.
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San Francisco
Cal
John Buchneff
Theodore Buchney
Blackhand
Hearst Withholds Backing for Bryan in New York
Hearst papers the American and the Evening Journal signal loss of confidence in the Democratic party and in William Jennings Bryan. The stance suggests Hearst will not support Bryan in New York.
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Hearst
Bryan
New York
William Jennings Bryan
William R. Hearst
the American
The
Evening Journal
Drvan
Cotton Spinners Refuse Wage Cut Vote Inches Toward Strike
Manchester workers vote on a proposed five percent wage cut in the cotton spinning trade. A partial count shows unions ready to strike if master spinners press the reduction, signaling a possible general walkout.
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Manchester
Eng
Rent Due, Killed Herself In East Twenty First St Apt
New York Miss Louis Rover aged 50 relative of J P Morgan and cousin of Rev Theodore L Cuyler killed herself by inhaling gas in her East Twenty first Street apartment. She was penniless and her rent was due.
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Louis Rover
J. P. Morgan
Theodore L. Cuyler
East Twentyfirst Street
Miss Rover
Auto Licenses Total Receipts Reported in Ohio
Secretary of State Thompson reported that in the first month under the state automobile law Ohio issued 53,059 licenses and collected total receipts of 26,560 dollars.
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Columbus
Thompson
Big Telephone Merger Expands Across Nation
Cleveland A merger of independent telephone properties from the Mississippi to the Atlantic, embracing properties valued over $100,000,000, is again under way.
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Cleveland
Mississippi River
Atlantic Seaboard
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