Revolt Seen as Test of Anti Bryan Forces at Democratic Convention
Denver July 8 delegates unsympathetic to Bryan control plan a showdown on credentials with Philadelphia delegates and support for James M. Guffey. New York caucus could decide 78 votes, while Bryan supporters push for Nebraskan. Vice presidential chatter grows as rival camps view a conservative Eastern Democrat ticket possibility.
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Col
Pennsylvania
Committee On Credentials
Bryan
Philadelphia
James M. Guffey
Nebraska
New York
Empire State
Murphy
Bryan-Guffer
Weile Hepa
Not Regarded as Serious. Confusing Note on Honduras Occupation
Fragmentary report mentions Honduras and regional actions with unclear terms and jumbled phrasing. References to Gracias Honduras, Mexico, and occupations suggest historical interest, but the exact event or dates are not identifiable from the readable text.
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Washingtoth
S&s
Gracias
Honduras
Mexico
Arapeptia
Crise Ace Charged in Federal Court Conspiracy Case
Akerace and partners including Maesork and Wireda faced federal charges of conspiracy to defraud mercantile agencies and manufacturers. They were brought before a federal judge today as the case unfolds.
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Crise
Fey
Hares
Canoes Collide on Mystic River in Fatal Collision
Three canoes collided after a hawser stretched across the Mystic River near JMedford Massachusetts. Six occupants were involved. three drowned as a result of the accident. Local authorities investigated the sudden wreck and identified the missing and recovered victims.
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Jmedford
Mass
Mystic River
Noted Kentucky Horseman Dead
Noted Kentucky horseman John C. Curry is dead after a long career praised across the racing community. The obituary notes Curry’s prominence and his widespread renown in the sport.
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Poeing
John C. Curry
Powers Case Stricken From Docket In Kentucky
Special Judge J S Morris called for trial in Georgetown on the commonwealth case against Caleb Powers for the Goebel murder. The governor pardoned Powers, the docket was cleared, and $5000 witness claims were settled. Costs for four trials totaled about 310000. Remaining Goebel murder cases target ex Governor Taylor and ex Secretary Finley, awaiting requisitions. In New York the American Ice Company faced a civil suit by the state attorney general to block further state business over alleged monopoly contracts.
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Frankfort
Caleb Powers
J. S. Morris
Georgetown
Commonwealth
Powers
Wm. Goebel
Finley
Willson
Morris
New York
American Fee Company
Jackson
Eight Hour Workday Bill Advances in Parliament
London July 8 The house of commons passed the second reading of a bill to set an eight hour workday for miners in Britain within five years. The chamber also concluded deliberations on the old age pensions bill with a sliding scale, adjusting pensions to recipients personal circumstances.
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London
House of Compons
United Kingdom
Authorities Blunder in Cyanide Case in Philadelphia
Report says Frederick Gies Jr arrested as a suspect in the murder of Dr. William H. Wilson who died June 6 after allegedly drinking cyanide laced ale. Developments suggest authorities may have bungled the case.
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Philadelphia
Frederick Gies, Jr
Wm. H. Wilson
Son of the author of America seeks pardon from prison
Des Moines July 8 P Smith, son of the man who wrote America, appears before the state board of pardons requesting release from the Anuious penitentiary. He serves a four year term for embezzling a large sum of money. He was previously mayor of Davenport and a respected citizen until his downfall.
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Des Moines
P.smith
America
State Board of Pardons
Aniuuose
Tle
Davenport
Absorbed by Steel Trust and Asset Transfer Reported
Absorbed by the Steel Trust the Schoen Steel Wheel Company plant and patents were transferred to the Usual Stace Steel corporation. The deal involves owner Charles Sohatu and the earlier steel wheel operation, with the Hew steel copas.
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Philsburg
Jady S
Schoen Steel Wheel Company
Charles
Sohatu
Interfered Police Amid Quarrel in St. Petersburg
Fragmentary report describes police involvement in a dispute between two residents, one from Kherson, near a market area. Text is garbled but indicates a quarrel and external disturbance with some injuries or tensions observed by authorities.
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St. Petersburg
Denny
Kherson
Howe
Farman Wins Air Prize for 20 Minute Flight
Paris Juden Farman won the $2,000 prize for the first aviator to stay aloft fifteen minutes. M. Farman remained in the air for twenty minutes and twenty seconds, covering a distance of 1 kilometer.
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Paris
Judy S.henri Farman
M. Farman
Roosevelt Seeks Cooling On Sagamore Hill Veranda
President Roosevelt spends hot days on the veranda at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay L I seeking relief from July heat as he studies up on matters of state and policy during a quiet period at the White House era setting.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Ree
Bryan and Clay seen through a veteran political lens
The piece contrasts Democratic rivals Henry Clay and William Jennings Bryan, noting Clay's repeated presidential bids and Bryan's persistent pursuit. It portrays Bryan as an evangelical in politics, while highlighting Clay's lengthy public service and the party’s divided stance.
As Private Citizen and As Party Leader
Merican history presents go parallel to the career of William Jennings Bryan. He has dominated one of the nation’s two great political parties for twelve years without holding office beyond two terms in Congress. Bryan remains the focal figure in the Democratic Party and in national sentiment as a power in politics.
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Robertus Love
Willam Jennings Bryan
Sal
Congress
Bryan
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Asai Wag
Sulin Quincy Acms
United States Senate
Yo Loeph
Eiecussin
Joan Lary
Lerdies
Chicago
Democracy
B&@an
William J. Bryan
Bryan and Roosevelt as populist forces shaping policy
The piece argues that progress in religion and politics rests on challenging old dogmas and that William J. Bryan remains steadfast in key positions such as income tax and tariff adjustment. It contrasts Bryan with Roosevelt, noting both appeal to broad audiences while differing in style and emphasis.
Henry Clay and Bryan as eloquent voices in politics
A critical portrait compares Henry Clay and William Jennings Bryan, praising Bryan as a masterful orator with a powerful silver tongue. It argues eloquence fuels mass appeal and political influence, suggesting a leader who truly believes in his message can mobilize a nation.
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Henry Clay
Mr. Bryan
Cicero
Demosthenes
Bryan
Dre
Moses
Israel
Copan
Willian Jo Brean
Notable Orator William J Brian Faces Political Setback
The fragment discusses the decline of a famed speaker, William J. Brian, whose brilliant but unavailable prose failed to win delegates for a Hooppole township constable nomination. The author notes writer's paralysis amid Democratic context and reflects on his faltering polling of political support.
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William J. Brian
Hooppole
Hitchcock to Head Republicans with McKinley as Treasurer
Hot Springs Virginia July 28 The Republican national committee executive panel meets here with Frank H Hitchcock poised to be chairman and Representative McKinley of Illinois to be treasurer The move aims to unite committees under a single treasury as Taft and allies discuss the future of campaign leadership and strategy with other party figures offering support.
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Hot Springs
Republican National Committee
Frank H. Hitchcock
Representative McKinley
Illinois
Hemenway
Watson
Indiana
Fairbanks
McKinley
Minnots
Burke
Pennsylvania
Knox
Congressional Committee
Taft
Senator Hemenway
Representative Wasson
Lightning Kills One, Injures Child in Boonville Field
A lightning strike near Boonville Indiana on July 8 killed Mrs Ela Breese and seriously injured Marie Bell while shocking Harry Breese. Also struck Mrs James Bell who escaped unharmed. Nearby farmer Howard Jones was instantly killed in a separate incident.
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Ela Breese
Harry Breese
James Bell
Marie
Breese
Marie Bell
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