Yale Alumni Greet Taft at Class Reunion Victory Ove Rival
Yale Field hosts a jubilant 14 900 strong alumni gathering as Secretary Taft attends the Class of 1873 reunion. Taft leads a procession with the class of 78 and 14 other reunion groups, amid cheers and bands. Yale wins 3 to 0 over its rival in a spirited exhibition.
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Taft
New Haven
Conn
Yale University
W. H. Taft
Yale
Hollister
Mr. Taft
Secetary
Horace D. Taft
Watertown
Corectiv
New York
Luke EL Wright
Thor
Denver Convention Focuses on Vice Presidential Pick
In Denver July 7 Democratic delegates debate the vice presidential choice with Governor Johnson leading among candidates. Supporters say Johnson strengthens Bryan’s ticket, while some predict a prolonged fight if Bryan falters and insist Johnson will seek the top spot.
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Denver
Chicago
Jolson
Minnesota
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Johnson
Nomiinaton
America
Mire Burning for Years in Butte Mines
Gen Gillie of the Amicernited Copper company reports the fire at the Janacanda and Salt Lawrence mines has burned since 1899 but is constant rather than worsening. He says there is no cause for alarm, noting the blaze started from a miner's candle and has fed on timber and sulphur in the ores, smoldering for nine years.
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Butte
Mont
Rai
Gillie
Amicernited Copper Company
Janacanda
Salt Lawrence
Japan Will Aid Manchuria Development Rail Link
Tokio reports that after extended talks in Tokio and Pekin Japan instructs its chargé d'affaires to tell China there will be no obstacle to developing Chinese territory in Manchuria. Japan offers support and no objections to the Hsinmintan Wukumen railroad linking to a south Manchuria point.
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Tokio
Pekin
Manchuria
China
Japan
Manchura
Hsinmintan- Wukumen
Death of W. B. Leeds in Paris Telegraphed
William B. Leeds American financier long associated with Rock Island interests died at the Ritz Paris aged forty six. He came abroad for health and his body will be sent to New York on June 27. Wealth reportedly around 35 million dollars with strong ties to industry and railroads.
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Paris
William B. Leeds
Richmoundud
Ritz
Leeds
Rock Island
Indiana
New York
Rock Island Railroad
Mr. Leeds
Tehran Again Quiet as Fighting Fades in June Dispatch
Washington reports Teheran remains quiet per American Minister Stacksmut at the city. The dispatch confirms Villers were used in severe fighting between Persian political societies and soldiers, with a state of siege proclaimed. Foreigners are not believed to be in especial danger.
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Teheran
Washington
State Department
Stacksmu
Ag Villers
Siewe
Destructive Forest Fires Rage in Colorado Parks
Two large forest fires started by careless camping parties burn in Jefferson and Park counties near Buffalo Park Colorado. The timber lost to both blazes is valued at about 115000 dollars.
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Buffalo Park
Colo
Jefferson
Park Counties
Louisiana bill bans racetrack gambling
The Louisiana legislature passes a bill prohibiting racetrack gambling. The move stands amid broader reform efforts in state government and gambling regulation.
Denver Democracy Hosts Rushed Auditorium For Convention
A Denver crowd prepares for the 1908 Democratic National Convention with the new Denver Auditorium ready to seat 12 500, a Welcome arch lit at night, and plans to import mountain snow for a summer display. Delegates from 1 008 plus alternates converge while Bryan Johnson Gray Francis Chamberlain Chanler Douglas Mitchell and Dunn figure in the nomination talk with Bryan favored by many.
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Denver
Johnson, Gray
Bryan
Orion
Colorado
United States
Yersies
Tammany
Den
Conventionite
Convention Hall
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Johnson
Minnesota
Watterson
Kentucky
George Gray
Delaware
David R. Francis
Aissour
Woods
George B. Chamberlain
Oregon
United States Senate
Lewis S. Chanler
New York
William L. Doulas
Massachusetts
John Mitchell
Ilinois
United Mine Workers of America
Nebraska
Kansas City
St. Louis
Alton B. Parker
Degaver
Denver Nations Visitor Magnifies Western Hospitality and Scenery
An editorial piece extols Denver as a convention city for the Democratic gathering, highlighting its ambition to outshine Chicago in hospitality. It touts mountain trips, scenic grandeur, and plans to offer visitors a grand experience, including summit excursions, with Denver aiming to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
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Middle West
Denver
America
Missouri
Chicago
Rocky Mountain
United States
Colorado
Destructive Storm Hits Logansport Area
A severe storm swept northern Indiana Tuesday afternoon, unroofing several houses and damaging crops and railroad property. At Culver on Lake Maxinkuckee cottages were unroofed and roofs blown into the lake. Vandalia railroad ice house was wrecked and poles down on Vandalia and Pan Handle lines delaying traffic two hours. Wheat fields blown down and unharvestable.
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Logansport
Ind
Culver
Lake Maxinkuckee
Vandalia Railroad
Vandalia
Severe Storm Hurts Wheat in Indiana and Kentucky
A strong electrical storm last night caused heavy winds across southern Indiana and western Kentucky. Trees felled fences torn and significant wheat damage reported as rainfall was heavy in some areas.
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Evansville
Ind
Indiana
Kentucky
State Music Teachers Meet Opens in Washington Indiana
The annual convention of Indiana music teachers begins in Washington with A Ernestinoff presiding. The public session at the opera house features Rev A M McGuire welcoming the clubs and Mayor Russell and the association president replying. The Washington Choral Symphony performs Handel’s The Messiah as part of a week of acclaimed recitals and concerts.
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Washington
Ind
A. Ernestinoff
Indianapolis
State Music Teachers’ Association
Opera House
A. M. McGuire
First Baptist Church
Russell
Washington Choral Symphony
The Deadly Gasoline Fire Injures Mrs Christie
In Logansport Indiana on June 24 Mrs A M Christie poured gasoline into a tub of boiling water by mistake. The fumes ignited from the gas stove setting her ablaze and causing flames to envelop her body. Her husband quickly wrapped a rag around her to smother the flames and save her. She is seriously burned but expected to recover.
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Logansport
Ind
A. M. Christie
Drowns at Sullivan Fairgrounds Lake
Three year old son of Mrs. George Purcell drowned in the lake at Sullivan Indiana fair grounds while bathing. He was seized by unseen danger and lost.
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Lad
Sullivan
Ind
George Purcell
Fair Grounds
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