Opening Democratic Convention Filled Auditorium in Denver
The Democratic National Convention opened in Denver with crowds filing in as police kept entrances orderly. Theodore Bell presided as temporary chairman and delegates, including Nebraskans with a Bryan banner, filled the hall amid Band plays and applause for Taggart’s opening remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Taggart
Bell
Michigan
Bryan
Nebraska
John J. Keane
Wyoming
Theodore A. Bell
California
Urey Woodson
Kentucky
Edwin Sefton
Washington, D. C
Charless. Northen
Atlanta
H. C. Richmond
Fremont
Neb
C. A. Nash
Perry
Edward Cahill
Springfield
Will Rein
Rawlins
Wyo
Frank B. Ross
Indianapolis
Ind
William McEniry
Rock Island
Ill
T. F. Smith
New York City
William E. R. Byrne
Charleston
W. Va
C. J. Gavin
Colo
Rees F. Horrock
Little Rock
Ark
Joseph L. Reily
John S. Martin
Missouri
J. C. Fenn
Indiana
Eugene W. Sullivan
Illinois
Ruby LaFoon
Madisonville
W. Allert Langdon
N. D
E. E. Murphy
Leavenworth
Kan
Thomas H. Lovelace
Saint Louis
Thomas B. Collier
Memphis
Son of Author of America Seeks Pardon
Des Moines July 7. The pardon petition of S. A. Smith of Davenport now serving ten years at Anamosa is before the board of parole. Smith pleaded guilty to misappropriation of funds and began sentence October 18, 1904. His health is said to be enfeebled and continued confinement may hasten death. He is a son of Samuel Francis Smith, author of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Smith
Davenport
Anamosa
Board of Parole
Samuel Francis Smith
America
Jerry Gains Strength for Denver Presidency Bid
Jerry Sullivan and Claude Porter announce Jerry K. Sullivan as the likely nominee at Denver. The campaign foresees a surge in delegates as supporters promise to present the name, with Bryan’s supporters showing quiet opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry K. Sullivan
Claude KR. Porter de
Anna Again Becomes a Bad Prince in Sagan Wedding
In London on July 7 Madame Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan wed in a civil ceremony at Henrietta Street registry followed by a church ceremony at the French Protestant church in Soho. A crowd of porters and publishing-house workers observed the events. The couple then hosted a wedding breakfast at their hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Madame Anna Gould
Prince Helie de Sagan
Henrietta Street
Soho Square
Registry Office
Prince Helie
Madame Gould
Covent Garden
Money Found In Trunk In Mrs McFlrey Estate Dispute
To wa City Iowa July 7 Special A battle over the estate of Mrs Mary McFlrey whose mysterious death has been chronicled may be fought in district court. A trunk in her house contains funds and she owned a small amount of real estate authorities believe. The county seeks reimbursement for expenditures and alleged heirs will contest the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa City
Mary McFlrey
Six New Admirals for Navy This Month
Washington, July 7 The Navy will promote six new Rear Admirals in late July due to the death of Admiral Thomas and the July 11 retirement of Admiral Clover. Clover's retirement elevates Captains Ingersoll Schroeder and Wainwright. Thomas's death promotes Captain Pillsbury, who acts as Admiral as head of the Bureau of Navigation, along with Captains R. P. Rodgers and Adolph Marix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Admiral Thomas
C. Clover
Clover
Ingersoll
Schroeder
Wainwright
Thomas
Pillsbury
Bureau of Navigation
R. P. Rodgers
Adolph Marix
Purdue Student Arrested in New York Theft Case
Enrique Llanas a Spaniard and Purdue University student in Lafayette Ind is arrested in New York on grand larceny charges. Mrs Clark Smith of Lafayette says he took 12400 from her claiming to take it to the bank. She alleges Llanas induced her to bring the money to open a rooming house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Enrique Llanas
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Clark Smith
Roosevelt Peary Arctic Ship Sets Sail From Oyster Bay
The Roosevelt Peary Arctic ship departed Oyster Bay New York yesterday afternoon on its northbound voyage. Forty Peary Arctic Club members and Commander and Mrs Peary accompanied the vessel to City Island and then returned to the city aboard the navy tug Narkeeta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt
Peary
Peary Arctic Club
City Island
Revolutionists Take Border Town
Washington reports a Honduran government revolt with Gracias seized by a force likely from Salvador. Senor Ugarte confirms the border town near the Salvadorian frontier fell to insurgents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Honduras
Senor Ugarte
Gracias
Taft Chairmanship Talks In Hot Springs
Representatives Watson of Indiana Secretary of State Thompson of Ohio and Powell Clayton arrived in Hot Springs Virginia to confer with Taft on the leadership of the Republican National Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Watson
Indiana
Thompson
Ohio
Powell Clayton
Republican National Committee
Taft
Pastor Strain Resigns Over Tuberculosis Move to Colorado
Dr. Horace L. Strain, pastor of the First Congregational Church, resigns today as incipient tuberculosis prompts relocation to Colorado. The move follows health concerns affecting church leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strain
Colorado
Towa City
Horace L. Strain
First Congregational Church
Heat Wave Claims Multiple Lives Across Cities
In New York and Philadelphia within 24 hours twenty one and four fatalities occurred from heat. Prostrations numbered in the hundreds in New York and more than fifty in Philadelphia. Boston reported one death and five prostrations as temperatures reached 96 degrees on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Philadelphia
Boston
Mass
National Committee Approves Idaho Pennsylvania Contests
The national committee today approved sub committee findings on Idaho and Pennsylvania contests seating Dubois and Heitfeldt from Idaho and anti Guffey faction from Pennsylvania. Ohio contest not considered as Johnson seeks reconsideration. New Jersey bloc votes for Gray, Connecticut yields to Minnesota on presidential nominating call. Tom L Johnson loses 27 to 7 for national committee membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Idaho
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Connecticut
Minnesota
Johnson
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
National Committee
Pope Is Well. No Ill Health Report From Paris
Rome July 7 Pope Pius is reported in good health despite rumors from Paris claiming illness. Vatican officials deny any health concerns and state the pope continues official duties normally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Til
Rome
Paris
Atlantic fleet sails around the world in sixteen battleships
Sixteen battleships led by Connecticut depart San Francisco under Rear Admiral Sperry for a round-the-world voyage. The initiative marks the largest fleet voyage yet, with a full circumnavigation from Hampton Roads to Hampton Roads. President sends good luck telegram to Sperry and his crew. Nebraska remains docked after eight scarlet fever cases aboard, sent to Angel Island for quarantine and fumigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
America
Atlantic
Connecticut
Charles Sperry
Golden Gate
Hampton Roads
Sperry
Nebraska
Angel Island
Family Drowned as Flood Lifts House from Foundation
In Unadilla Nebraska a cloudburst flood swept the Nemaha river scene. John Doyle, his wife and three children perished when their house was carried by floodwater from its foundation into the river. Authorities reported the tragedy yesterday near Unadilla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unadilla
Neb
John Doyle
Nemaha River
No Visitors Expected at Bryan as Busy Week Ahead
Lincoln Nebraska July 7 No visitors of political importance are expected at Fairview and probably few if any others as Bryan expects to be very busy for the next four days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Fairview
Bryan
Daugus Held by Iwan Today Planks Discussed
Local notes indicate Daugus is held by Iwan today with planks discussed. Potential honor for Jerry mentioned if Iowa's vote is not needed to aid a desirable man. A complimentary vote may be given and Wade’s planks will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee P. Loomis
Denver
Colo
Jerry
Sullivan
Claude R. Porter
Iowa
Bryan
IWAN
Wade
Iowa Delegation Holds Postponed Caucus at Brown Palace
The Iowa delegation met at nine o'clock this morning led by Chairman Claude Porter with Claude Meyers as secretary. Officers named for credential, permanent organization, rules, and resolutions were listed, with party leaders Williams and Omally designated to notify the president and vice president respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Iowa
Jerry B. Sullivan
Resolutions Committee
Sullivan
Porter
Claude R. Porter
United States
William B. Allison
Lee P. Loomis
Denver
Colo
Brown Palace
Claude K. Porter
Claude Meyers
Ottumwa
E. G. Dunrules
H. C. Liggett
J. B. Sullivan
J. P. Omally
Perry
Charles Bullock
Denison
E. M. Sharon
Monett
Interstate Commerce Commission
Convention and Resolutions Committee
Judge Wade
R. J. Williamson
Grundy Center
Claude Myers
Ottumway
Myers
Towa
Iowa City
Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
Seventeenth Street
Union
Burlington
Nebraska
Oxford Hotel
Sinking of H. P. McIntosh After River Collision
The steel freighter H. P. McIntosh, 520 feet, owned by the Gilchrist Co of Cleveland, sunk in a collision with the freighter M. A. Hanna in the St. Clair River near Port Huron Michigan. No crew members were killed or injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron
Mich
Thea
H. P. McIntosh
Gilchrist Co
Cleveland
M. A. Hanna
St. Clair River
Weather Synopsis for Iowa and Illinois
Iowa and Illinois forecast fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures. Extreme south region cooler tonight. temperatures rise again Wednesday. Sunrise at 4 22, sunset 7 29, moon set 13 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hell
Fairview Tn
Tom Tapgart
William Jennings Bryan
Author OF America
BOARD
Will
Clares
Anna
Ding
Prince
Purdue
Oyster Bay
Ence
Dela
Ware
Gray
New Jersey
Globe
Frisco Harbor
Island
Sage of
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!