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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

Page

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Kern notification seals Indiana's Bryan Kern ticket

Indianapolis August twenty fifth. John W. Kern, Democratic candidate for vice president, was formally notified of his nomination at a large state fairgrounds gathering. Theodore Bell announced the ticket. Bryan and Kern addressed thousands as Thomas Marshall praised the nominees.

Indianapolis Ind John W. Kern Colliseum State Fair Grounds Bryan Kern Denis Hotel Thomas Taggart Indiana Mack Theodore E. Bell California Democratic Party Thomas Marshall Indiana Democracy

Bryan Attacks Trusts and Taft in Indiana Address

The Kern notification day closd with William Jennings Bryan railing at Republican and Taft trust policies in Indianapolis. He denounced private monopolies as indefensible and urged Democratic plans to exterminate trusts, enforcement of criminal law, and sanctions against trust magnates.

Indianapolis Ind Bryan Taft Jefferson Democratic Party Republican Party

Mrs Claudia Hains May Testify If Husband Is Charged

New York report states Mrs Claudia Libby Hains wife of Capt Peter C Hains Jr was told she would testify at the trial of her husband and his brother T Jenkins Hains for the murder of William E Annis at the Bay Side Yacht Club on August 15 She will not testify on her husband’s behalf unless the defense offers a confession that reflects on her character in which case she would testify to defend her reputation

New York N. Y Claudia Libby Hains Peter C. Hains, Jr T. Jenkins Hains William E. Annis Bay Side Yacht Club

A. O. Brown & Co Suspension Hits New York Market

A. O. Brown & Co, a major New York brokerage, suspended after heavy Saturday trading. The firm faced delivery failures on stocks sold, assignee D W Noel named, and liabilities likely run into several millions. Market impact described as limited despite large unsettled deliveries.

New York N. Y A. O. Brown & Co Stock Exchange Brown Company A. C O. Brown G. Lee Stout E. F. Buchanan Samuel C. Brown W. Rhea Whitman

Fraternal Groups Debate Uniform Benefit Certificates

Delegates at the eighth annual meeting of the Associated Fraternities of America discussed a uniform bill to govern certificates and benefits for fraternal societies. Forty eight societies belong to the association as members. Emperor William reportedly uninjured after a forest ride amid rumors of an injured leg.

Chicago Associated Fraternities of America

Central committees elect state officers in Springfield

The Republican and Democratic state central committees chose officers in Springfield Illinois. Republican chairman Roy O West of Chicago and Democratic chairman Charles Boeschenstein of Edwardsville were elected at the meeting.

Springfield Ill Roy O. West Chicago Charles Boeschenstein Edwardsville

American ambassador Thompson Injured in Mexico City Cyclist Rundown

David T. Thompson the American ambassador to Mexico was struck by a cyclist in Mexico City on August 25 and sustained a fractured arm and facial contusions.

Mexico City David T. Thompson Mexico

Big Loss By Fire At Omaha Wagon Works

Fire damaged the Omaha Wagon Works in East Omaha and an adjoining plant today. Several railroad cars loaded with lumber on a sidetrack were burned. The loss is estimated at 100000 dollars.

Omaha Neb Omaha Wagon Works

Magoon Meets Roosevelt to Present Cuban Report

Oyster Bay report says Charles Magoon governor of Cuba visited the president to deliver a detailed briefing on Cuban affairs and related matters for President Roosevelt.

Oyster Bay Charles Magoon Cuba Roosevelt

Financier J C Van Blarcom Dies at Summer Adirondacks Home

J C Van Blarcom, a prominent midwestern financier, died today in his Adirondacks summer home from Bright's disease.

St. Louis,Mo J. C. van Blarcom Middle West Bright Adirondacks

Governor Cummins to Call Special Session on Primary Law

Des Moines authorities say Governor Cummins will convene a special session of the legislature to amend the primary law allowing voters to elect a successor to Senator Allison. Proponents claim averting a Democratic shift, while opposition from standpatters surfaces at a Chamberlain Hotel meeting.

Associated Press Des Moines Cummins Allison Savery Morrow Hayward Chamberlain Hotel

Lone Highwayman Holds Up Stage Coaches in Yellowstone

A lone highwayman robs seven stage coaches in Yellowstone Park prompting soldiers to pursue. Authorities warn locals to guard trains and protect routes as the incident triggers security measures and manhunt efforts.

Bar Association Opens Annual Meeting in Seattle

The American Bar Association began its annual meeting in Seattle Washington with the opening session. President Dickinson delivered the keynote address on The Recent Changes of the Statutes of the Various States and of Congress.

Seattle Wash The American Bar Association Dickinson Congress

Netherlands Hesitant on Peace Pact Amid Venezuela Note

The Hague reports an unofficial Venezuela note fails to reassure Netherlands on a peaceful settlement. A Telegram correspondent argues that war is unlikely. a blockade remains the only course to pressure Castro, targeting his revenue from import duties and risking Venezuelan disputes and new leadership.

The Hague Netherlands Venezuela London Castro

Missing Groom Is Found in Wooster News Item

Miss Lucy Warren of Wooster Ohio was left disappointed when her intended husband failed to appear for their wedding night. The story follows her reaction and the subsequent developments in the case as details emerge.

Stagecoach Robber Strikes Yellowstone Park Route

A lone highwayman robbed sixteen stage coaches in Yellowstone Park near Jackson Hole, taking about $6,000 in cash and watches with firearms. Cavalry pursued. no arrests yet. The incident follows reports of train holdups prompting extra Union Pacific guards on overland trains.

Omaha Neb Union Pacific Northwest Butte Mont Yellowstone Park Old Faithful Inn Jackson Hole

Taft Phonograph Sermon Reveals Foreign Missions Talk

In Hot Springs Virginia Taft hearings reveal a phonograph record titled A Little Sermon in a Phonograph showing Taft spoke on foreign missions. Senators Hopkins McCumber and Kennedy visited as part of a southern tour while news of Poland Taft clubs surfaced. In Boston Hitchcock reported New England Republicans ready for strong fall majorities for the national ticket.

Hot Springs Taft Hopkins Illinois McCumber North Dakota Kennedy Taft Club Minneapolis Boston Mass New England Hitchcock National Committee

Seven Workmen Die As Brick Wall Collapses in Mass

Chess Massachusetts Aug 25 Seven workmen were killed and fifteen others were injured when a brick wall under construction collapsed. The tragedy occurred during the building of the wall. Authorities reported the casualty total and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Chess, Mass

Woman Reassures About Fiancé No Message Yet

A young woman, relieved to learn her fiancé Ralph W. Eddy survived and is in a Milwaukee sanitarium. She has not yet heard from him, but her mother says the daughter remains willing to marry Eddy despite the uncertain situation.

Ralph W. Eddy Milwaukee Eddy

Wives and Mother Freed on Bond in Loudonville Case

Mrs. Morris Stein and her mother Mrs. Mary Bayard posted $1,000 bonds each and were released in Des Moines. Ohio officials failed to obtain requisition papers as Governor Harris refused to sign, delaying efforts to return Mrs. Reuben Bayard and Mrs. May Stein for murder allegations in Loudonville.

Des Moines Morris Stein Mary Bayard Loudonville Ohio Cleveland Reuben Bayard May Stein Hester Porter Stein Bayard

Weather Outlook for Iowa and Illinois

Partly cloudy conditions with possible showers tonight or Wednesday. Warmer tonight in Iowa and Illinois. Sunrise 5 06 sunset 6 37 moonrise 3 35.

Illinois

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