Independence party nominates Hisgen Graves ticket in 1900 era
The Independence party at its first national convention nominates Thomas L. Hisgen of Massachusetts for President and John T. Graves of Georgia for Vice President. J J Shepard of Ft Scott Kan failed to force Bryan’s name. riot-like disturbance ensued as delegates objected. Platform urges direct nominations, recalls, anti corruption, tariff reform, public ownership of utilities, labor dept, and immigration limits.
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Thomas L. Hisgen
Massachusetts
John T. Graves
Georgia
Chicago
Tulsa
Independence Party
Pryan
J. J. Shepard
Ft. Beott
Kan
Charles A. Walsh
Bryan
Mr. Hisgen
Hif
Milford W. Howard
Alabama
John Temple Graves
Reuben R. Lyon
New York
William R. Hearst
Mr. Graves
Zocd
Wasiehn
Travanane
Msath
Hefne
Lincoln
Washington
Jefferson
United States
Soenediete
Repruhliein
Derenseenetie Plate
Politiea Buacenie
Elepetrap Um En
Department of Labor
Mines and Mining
Friends of the Tariff
Friends of the People
Wincipal
Admiral Cowles to Retire Next Saturday
Washington announces the retirement of Rear Admiral W. S. Cowles, brother in law of President Roosevelt, with the retirement set for next Saturday. Herron Chair noted. New Brunswick reports Archie Herron, the ex blacksmith, convicted of first degree murder for killing Rev. W. B. Pricket and sentenced to death by electric chair at Trenton on September 7.
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W. S. Cowles
Roosevelt
Herron
New Brunswick
Archie Herron
W. B. Prickett
Trenton
Bryan returns to Lincoln after four day absence
William J. Bryan comes back to Lincoln following a four day absence in Chicago and Omaha. Edward Sothern is said to plan contesting Virginia Harned’s divorce action. A Portland fire destroys the Barry hotel and other buildings causing 250000 in losses. The Labrador coast endures a northeast hurricane that sinks seventeen fishing vessels with all crews saved. The Prince of Wales finishes his Quebec visit and sails home aboard the battleship Indomitable.
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William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Chicago
Omaha
Edward Sothern
Virginia Harned
Portland
Ore
Barry
Labrador
Prince of Wales
Quebec
Prince
Rent dispute ends in murder in Chartestown
In Chartestown Indiana on July 2 a rent dispute led to the killing of William Bower by Fred Wilson Sr and Fred Wilson Jr after serving eviction notices. Bower, a local constable, was struck with brass knuckles and stabbed, then dismembered before onlookers. The Wilsons fled by skiff but surrendered later and were jailed in Jefferson County to await trial. Bower died at the home of BEFL Burners with surviving relatives.
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Chartestown
Ind
Hebborn
Ohi
William Bower
Fred Wilson
Bower
Betlehom
Wilson
Wilsors
H Im
bin Wi
Wilsons
Bethlehem
Massistrate Holuway
Jeffersonvillee
Clack
Wilem Bower
Carrh
Axtell Faces Four Counts After Real Estate Loss
Affidavits prepared against Tinrry A. Axwell former secretary of the Real Estate Building Association for defacing records embezzlement and related charges. Axwell remains at his mother's home in West Fifth Street and says he will not evade arrest. Bondsmen to be released under a $3,000 bond with his mother and brother substituting as sureties. A new Mutual Building and Loan Association formed to replace the wrecked institution with $100,000 capital, absorbing most former directors and aiming to operate soon.
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Axtell
Frank Axtell
Washington, Ind
The
Mutual Building and Loan Association
Real Estate Building and Loan Association
Local Business Leaders Seek to Reassure After Axtell Shortages
Nightly payments are urged as a weekly duty while businessmen aim to tide over disaster from Axtell shortages. Directors from old and new associations issue statements to restore confidence among the poor. Officers say the old association may pay cents on the dollar.
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Axtell
Noor
New
Assor Ytions
Jury selection in McGregor bribery case advances in Indianapolis
Eight jurors have been accepted by both sides in the McGregor bribery case. The indictment accuses Twin McGregor, president of the Atlas Engine Works, of soliciting a $3,800 bribe to influence a county power plant contract award.
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Indianapolis
Tily
McGregor
Twin McGregor
July 29 Uprising Suppressed and Car Collision Report
A government plot to rise on July 28 was crushed as part of the abortive revolt. In Scotland ex-Premier farmness faced arrest. A motor collision near Andrew and Mrs Andrew’s car caused damage but no injuries.
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Farmness
Scotland
Andrew (Orn Cere
Carnegie
Beresford Receives Discipline In Navy Scrutiny
In ejon July 29 the admiralty acts to discipline navy officers. Sir Percy Scott loses command of a cruiser squadron with a year remaining and is reassigned to head a special squadron to visit the South during autumn’s federation convention. The move signals potential friction with Beresford.
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Segadron
Percy Scott
Carles Beresford
Convention Names and Vote Counts for School Officials
Morton of Webster 8 BD Stokes of Mingo for treasurer Dan Mossman of Cabell Homer McKinley of Harrit son for superintendent of free schools T C Bush of Summers M B Helmick of Randolph and A S Lee of Jackson W E Chilton named temporary chairman R E Horner of Parkersburg secretary Full convention vote 1 163
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Hi. Morton
Webster
Talbot denies federal charges against Owls leader
South Bend reports John W Talbot, president of the Order of Owls, says attorneys investigated rumors from Chattanooga of possible federal charges by former members for unmailable letters. No warrant or charges were filed, according to Talbot. A expelled member’s interview allegedly sparked the misreport about revoking a lodge charter.
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South Bend
Ind
John W Talbot
The
Order of Owls
Chattanooga
Tenn
Talbot
Fifteen Year Old Husband Dies by Own Action
Leonard Halli fifteen year old son of Elder Joseph Hall a Baptist preacher at Hillard killed himself with a shotgun in his father’s home at Hil liard. Despondent for weeks the boy had been feared to be placed in an insane asylum. He had married two months earlier to Rhoda Profit a twelve year old schoolmate with whom he had not lived happily.
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Leonard Halli
Joseph Hall
Hilliard
Rhoda Profit
Professor Climbed Mt Blanc Record Time Set
Prof Hobbs of Ann Arbor Mich climbed from Grands Mulet to Mt Blanc summit in seven and a half hours setting a new record. The previous best was eight hours. Minor Hell won the Detroit chamber of commerce pacing stake.
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Chamouii
Hobbs
Ann Harbor
Mich
Grands Mulet
Mt. Blanc
Hell
Chamber of Commerce
Detroit
Taft Outlines Ideas on Party Organization in Indiana
Judge Taft, meeting Indiana editors at the Taft residence, discussed his views on party organization and his self image as a politician. He predicted Watson’s victory and urged unity to rally Republican strength for election day, noting confidence amid dissensions but belief in cohesive principles prevailing. The event closed with a celebratory display of rockets and fireworks.
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Cincinnati
Indiana
Taft
Representative Watson
Watson
Ater
Governors Race Dominates Democratic State Convention
Charleston W V July 29 The statewide Democratic convention focuses on governor nomination with three candidates Bennnet Weston Littlpane Charleston and Hodges Morgantown Also slated are secretary of state Van Sickler Greenbrier auditor contenders Holt Pocahontas Jenkins Wood Weisel Jefferson Chambers Roane and others listed for remaining posts.
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Charleston
W. Va
Fiel.t
Louis Bennett
Weston
Adam B. Littllepane
Thomas E. Hodges
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Bennett
Littlepane
Taft’s Visit Sparks Notable River Pageant And Warm Greetings
Inmate art and a flotilla bannered the river scene as Mr Taft arrived aboard a tightboat steamer in a water pageant. A long parade of local and visiting militia, many Taft clubs with colored members, flowed through business districts watched by dense crowds. Taft reviewed the procession and greeted Civil War veterans escorting the notification committee.
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Taft
Seven Hills
Notification Committee
Ih Linton Hotel
Indiana Editorial Association
Country Club
Acid Tank Overturns in Evansville Rail Shops Fatality Report
In the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops at Howell Indiana a tank of acid overturned. Clifton Holden died from burns to his legs and body. J J Rubright Herbert Kuhn John Thumayer and Johan Jarret were injured with burns to feet legs hands and body with varying severity.
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Evansville
Ind
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Howell
Clifton Holden
J. J. Rubright
John Thumayer
Herbert Kuhn
Johan Jarret
Sultana Takes Oath to Constitution in Constantinople
In the presence of the Sheik ul Islam the sultann took the oath of allegiance to the constitution on the Koran and had it registered at the Sheik ul Islam offices. The ceremony aims to reassure public mind.
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Constantinople
Sheik Ul! Islam
Turkey
Favorable Weather Aids Wheat Markets in Chicago
Favorable weather for the new crop was a primary factor behind weakness in the Chicago wheat bargain as buyers anticipated steady supplies and traders kept bets cautious about the market trajectory.
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Chicago
Macedonian question raised in British House of Commons
Sir Edward Grey said changes in the last days could allow Turkey to reform Macedonia from within. He favored the Turks directing reforms over forced measures and urged an sympathetic, nonintervention stance for now, including Persia only if threats arise.
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London
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Turkey
Persia
Typhoon Strikes Hong Kong Drowns Thirteen Chinese
A typhoon hit Hong Kong just before 6 pm causing high seas. The Astraea crew battled waves to rescue thirteen Chinese sailors. six were saved and seven drowned. No European vessel damage reported. Shore property losses are heavy.
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Hong Kong
Astraea
Wordplay Riddle Echoes in Quarrel Wit
A quip contrasts a Jeweler and a jailer with puns on sells waters es and watches cells. The line hints at two to cause a quarrel and suggests some people lack much to end the other. Peerwise witticisms echo Puck style.
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Waterses
Puck
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