Parker Accepts Democratic Nomination in Rain at Esopus
Judge Alton B. Parker received formal notification of the Democratic presidential nomination at Rosemount in Esopus, amid heavy rain. Champ Clark spoke, Parker addressed the crowd bareheaded, and his mother congratulated him as flags and banners decorated the lawn.
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Esopus
N. Y
Alton Ri. Parker
Democratic Party
Rosemount
New York
Champ Clark
Judge Parker
Mr. Clark
St. Louis
Sagamore
Representative Clark
Clark
Judge
Parkers
Jefferson
Republican Party
Philippines
United States
I Accept Nomination Denying Nomination Repeats
The speaker states acceptance of the nomination but vows not to run if the convention action is endorsed by a people’s election. He affirms he will not be a candidate nor accept a renomination. The remark signals commitment to retire from further electoral pursuit if the electorate approves the convention decision.
Governor Davis Addresses Arkansas Voters in Newport
Governor Davis spoke to a young audience in Newport Arkansas on a Wednesday visit. He declared he is the first poor man elected governor, acknowledged votes for a potential third term, and noted he has eight children and several dogs.
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Newport
Ark
Davis
Arkansas
Peace Conference Plans as Meat Strike Moves to Court
Chicago talks crumble as packers refuse further conferences. Strike leaders plan to sue for injunction in federal court to force open court access to books and contracts, hoping Roosevelt will intervene and end the dispute. Union leaders warn of a wider sympathy strike among drivers and teams.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
James S. Agar
Meat Dealers’ Committee
International
C. P. Shea
Teamsters’ Union
Kelly
St Louis Balloon Burst Destroys Car Parachute Slows Descent
St Louis aeronauts faced peril when a captive balloon at the concourse burst 500 feet up on Saturday. The car carried William IL Cochran of Dayton Ohio and a balloon company employee. A two foot tear in the silk and escape of gas caused a rapid fall, but the parachute formed by the balloon bag kept the descent slow and occupants unharmed.
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St. Louis
William IL. Cochran
Dayton
Ohio
Th ¥ J Balloon Company
Sas
Ex Governor Fifer Hurt in Michigan Slip
Ex Governor Joseph W. Fifer of Bloomington Illinois and member of the Interstate Commerce Commission broke his arm near the shoulder after slipping on a wet walk at his summer cottage in Charlevoix Mich He is confined to bed recovering with his daughter Mrs Jacob A Bohrer present.
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Fifer
Charleviox
Mich
Joseph W. Fifer
Bloomington
Ill
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jacob A. Bohrer
Connecticut Supreme Court Rejects Incorporation by Reference Doctrine
New Haven court upholds probate verdict denying part of Philo S. Bennett will. A sealed 1900 letter sought to direct 50 000 to William Jennings Bryan for his political work. Judge Torrence notes no precedent for incorporation by reference in the state. Bryan declined further comment.
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New Haven
Conn
William Jennings Bryan
Philo S. Bennet
Supreme Court
Court of Probate of
Bennett
Free Silver Advocate
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
New York
Bridgeport
Grace Imogene Bennett
Lincoln
Neb
Philo S. Bennett
Torrence
Hall, Prentice, Hammersley
Baldwin
Connecticut Supreme Court of Appeals
Birth of a Son Heir Sparks Joy in St Petersburg
News from St Petersburg reports the birth of a son to the Russian emperor, Alexis H. If he lives he will be Czar of all the Russias. The event prompts jubilant streets, salutes, bells, flags, and telegraphed celebrations across the empire.
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St. Petersburg
Empire
Russias
Alexis H
Far East
Veterans Are Off for G A R Encampment in Boston
Indiana delegation to the national G A R encampment leaves Indianapolis by special train with band music and uniformed escorts. Indiana headquarters will open at the Vendome Hotel with planned receptions and a week of events including parades, a monster campfire, and side trips to historic sites. President Roosevelt not to speak publicly during the campaign as he prepares his acceptance letter.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Union Station
Big Four Railroad
Nsoston
Anderson
Agnes Hitt
Hotel Vendome
Woman’s Relief Corps of
Lucas
Hess
Relief Corps
Boston
Naval Brigade
Naval Tackies
Woman's Relief Corps
Sarah C. Winans
John C. Black
Grand Army of the Republic
Waltham
Charles River
North Shore
Bay
Lexington
Concord
Old North Church
Paul Revereride
King’s Chapel
Inker Hill Monument
New York
Moody
Cortely
Roosevelt
GREAT JAP NAVAL VICTORY OVER RUSSIAN FLEET
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Kamimura crushed the Vladivostok squadron in dawn battle north of Tsu Island. The Rurik cruiser sunk, Russia and Gromboi damaged and fled. Tokyo calls it Japan’s mastery of the sea and a boost to commerce while Russia loses major fleets.
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Toyko
Kamimura
Vladivostok
Tsu Island
Strait of Korea
Rurik
Russia
Gromboi
Navy Department
Atsuma
Tasumo
Iwate
Takashiho
Tokyo
Japan
London
Far East
Port Arthur
Vladivyostok
Baltic
Black Sea
Togo
Korean Straits
Withoeft
Winhoeft
Miss Hull Dodges Christening at Morris Heights
Washington special reports Miss Annette Hull daughter of Congressman J A T Hull of Iowa declined to help christen the gunboat Dubuque at Morris Heights New Jersey on August 27. The reasons are not disclosed.
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Hull
Washington
Annette Hull
J. A. T. Hull
Iowa
Dubuque
Morris Heights
N. J
Dr. F. Sanft Arrested in Boston for Counterfeiting
Dr. F. Sanft, prominent Roxbury physician, was arrested for passing counterfeit 32 bills. Police found $10,000 in $2 notes and counterfeiting equipment at his Center Street home. An arrest followed a street peddler’s tip. he will be arraigned before a commissioner. The family has long been socially prominent in Boston and the South Shore.
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Boston
F. Sanft
Roxbury
Center Street
Dr. Sanft
United States
South Shore
May Deport Alleged Convict Minister
Rev Alfred Burleigh Hart rector of St Mary Magdalene in Brooklyn is held on Ellis Island charged with immigration law violations. He reportedly was convicted twice in England of crimes involving moral turpitude and given a life term before parole.
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New York
Washington
Alfred Burleigh-Hart
Protestant Episcopal Church of
St. Mary Magdalene
Brooklyn
Ellis Island
England
Seventeen-Year-Old Girl Drinks Poison Before Undertaker
Sixteen year old Nellie ennings sat on a coffin box outside an undertaking shop and drank iodine. She is believed to be dying. Her recent loss of a silk mill job and parental scolding prompted her attempt. The undertaker witnessed the act and tried to intervene.
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New York
Nellie Ennings
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