Bryan Denied Hearst Support and Aide
New York papers show Hearst rejects Bryan, signaling loss of confidence in the Democratic party. W J Bryan meets Lincoln Bryan club members in Lincoln Nebraska and praises the Democratic platform and Kern, emphasizing openness to campaign contributions.
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New York
N. Y
Bryan
William R. Hearst
Hearst
the American
The
Evening Journal
Kern
Lincoln Bryan Men's Club
Nebraska Traveling Men
Eiubs
Burlingame Seeks Grand Master Exchequer Post
Iowa Falls announces Clarence Hodge Burlingame of Iowa Falls as candidate for grand master of exchequer for Iowa. Burlingame, cashier at First National Bank, has long served in the Iowa grand lodge since joining in 1900 and is well known among Knights of Pythias members.
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Iowa Falls
Knights of Pythias
Iowa
Clarence Hodge Burlingame
Burlingame
Grand Lodge of
Amon
Order
Grand Lodge
First National Bank
Despondent Iowa woman dies after carbolic acid dose
Mrs. L. M. Hawn of Grundy Center Iowa died at her home two miles east of the city from a self-administered carbolic acid dose. Grief after losing a son to spinal meningitis two months ago left her despondent. She leaves a husband and two children.
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Grundy Center
L. M. Hawn
Bodies of Forester and Teacher Recovered in Negros Search
Manila July 11 reports the bodies of H. D. Everett government forester and T. R. Wakely school teacher murdered weeks ago by tribesmen during an expedition into Negros mountains have been recovered by Lieutenant Ahern of the constabulary after a dangerous search and pursuit.
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Manila
H. D. Everett
T. R. Wakely
Island of
Negros
Ahern
Constabular Forces
Bryan to name national committee chairman in Lincoln
Denver July 11. William Jennings Bryan will name the chairman of the new national committee. The committee members will depart to Lincoln Monday night to join Bryan and vice presidential nominee Kern for final discussion and appointment.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Denver
Lincoln Bryan
Colorado
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Kern
Kimberly heir fined for brutal horsewhipping of son
Samuel O. Kimberly nephew and heir of Peter L. Kimberly, whose estate valued at 10 million dollars, pleaded guilty in Hyde Park police court to brutally horsewhipping his ten year old son and was fined fifty dollars.
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Chicago
Ill
Samuel O. Kimberly
Peter L. Kimberly
Hyde Park
Mayor sues editor and staff for criminal libel
Philadelphia July 11 Mayor John E. Reyburn, through his counsel, filed criminal libel charges against E. A. Van Valkenburg editor and president of the North American, and six newsroom staffers, over articles and cartoons from the past two years.
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Philadelphia
John E. Reyburn
E. A. van Valkenburg
The
North American
Bollinger Heads the State Bar
Marshalltown chosen as next meeting place for the Iowa State Bar association with dates set for June 4 and 5 1909 Judge James W Bollinger of Davenport elected president and a full slate of officers and district executive committees announced for the organization in Waterloo Iowa July 11
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Waterloo
Marshalltown
Iowa State Bar Association
James W. Bollinger
Davenport
Charles M. Hart
Council Bluffs
C. M. Dutcher
Iowa City
C. S. Wilcox
Des Moines
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington
A. J
Yankees Win The Shoot In Grand Olympic Rifle Meet
In Bissey Eng July 11 the American marksmen won the international team match to become world champions. The American aggregate 2531 led Britain 2496 and Canada 2439 as the Americans held the top positions from the first rank onward. The revolver team event also went to the United States with Belgium and England following.
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Bissey
Eng
Belgium
England
Delegates and Visitors Depart Des Moines After Democratic Rally
Delegates and visitors leave convention city amid crowds. Wade Porter and Sullivan express pleasure at the Democratic ticket. Iowa delegates have started for home.
Iowa Democrats Favorable to Ticket as Exiles Depart Denver
Denver July 11 Exoduses of lowans from Denver begin with delegates and Iowa Democrats heading to mountains west and south Iowa headquarters nearly deserted decorations down delegates pleased with Kern as nominee E M Sharon disappointed by running mate choice Ridder not chosen Bryants pacified Judge Wade calls the ticket bully Claude Porter calls it admirable Jerry Sullivan hails it as a strong middle west geared slate
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Lee P. Loomis
Denver
Colo
Iowa
Bryan
Wade
Claude Porter
Jerry Sullivan
Middle West
Gompers and AFL Leaders Sued Over Strike Damages
Deputy Sheriff served papers to Samuel Gompers John Mitchell John H Lennon Frank Morrison Joseph Valentine James Duncan and Max Morris as defendants in a $50 000 suit by W R Thompson Marble Co alleging damages to its business from a strike and boycott filed in Denver Colorado.
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Denver
Col
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
John H. Lennon
Frank Morrison
Joseph Valentine
James Duncan
Max Morris
Thomas Lawson
W. R. Thompson Marble Company
American Federation of Labor
American Team Wins in Worcester Cricket Match
The Gentleman's Club of Philadelphia defeated Worcestershire by 95 runs in Worcester England. It marked their second victory since arrival, as the American team showcased strong form on tour.
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Worcester
England
Gentleman’s Club of
Philadelphia
Worcestershire
Newspaper Boat Completes 2000 Mile Ocean Trip
George W. Johnson, a veteran oarsman, completed an ocean voyage of over 2000 miles in a shell made from newspapers. He left St Augustine, Florida mid April and arrived in New York City today, July 11, after delays from bad weather.
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New York City
New York
N. Y
United States
George W. Johnson
St. Augustine
Fla
Johnson
First Round Ends in Olympic Cup Medal Team Play
Davenport Iowa July 11 The first round in the medal team play for the Olympic cup ended with the western association team three points ahead of the Minnesota state team.
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Davenport
Iowa
Western Association
Minnesota
Dubuque Mayor Disappears Amid Liquor Dispute and Ill Health
Dubuque Iowa July 11. Mayor H A Schunk disappeared and was later found at a Trappist monastery eighteen miles away after filing a suit by ex Alderman Joseph Needham to bar him from operating a liquor store in his name while mayor. The suit claims violation of local law for a June 2 election day opening. Co defendants include Schunk's son in law and son as members of the H A Schunk Liquor company. The mayor’s health and monastic retreat follow a harsh tenure with the new council.
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Dubuque
H. A. Schunk
Joseph Needham
Schunk
H. A. Schunk Liquor Company
Dividends Are Lowered Across Rail Roads and Corporations
In New York on July 11, ten rail roads and thirty seven miscellaneous corporations reduced or passed dividends in the first half of the year. The total outstanding capital stock is 1,072,777,000, and the payments from January 1 to July 1 show a 29 percent drop to stockholders.
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New York
New Uniform Bill of Lading Approved for Freight
The interstate commerce commission approved a new uniform bill of lading to replace current forms for miscellaneous freight and general merchandise. It prints two forms on the face side in different colors, one for Straight freight and one for Order consignments. The Order bill is negotiable to a degree, while the Straight bill is non negotiable.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dover Arrives at Hot Springs for Taft Campaign
Hot Springs Va July 11 Elmer Dover secretary of the national Republican committee was the first caller Taft saw today. Treasurer Geo R Sheldon said he had already received a dozen checks as the first campaign contributions and would open a New York office on Monday. Sheldon asserts the American people will reject the Democratic convention’s radicalism.
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Hot Springs
Elmer Dover
National Republican Committee
Taft
Republican Party
Geo. R. Sheldon
Sheldon
New York
Society Leader in Law’s Toils
Danville Illinois July 11 Charles E Brown a Vermilion County Bar member and Sunday school worker was arrested for counterfeiting A complete costly outfit was found at his home He claimed the coins were for an advertising gimmick reading Good for One Consultation C E Brown Lawyer He was bailed at 5000 with his father in law Jacob Illes as surety No completed coins were located.
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Danville
Ill
Charles E. Brown
Vermilion County Bar Association
Brown
United States
MacDowell
Jacob Illes
C. E. Brown
Battleship South Carolina Launched At Camden Yard
The battleship South Carolina was launched at noon in Philadelphia by the Cramps shipyard amid steam whistles and cheering crowds. Miss Frederica Calvert Ansel, daughter of Governor Ansel of South Carolina, broke a wine bottle to christen the vessel.
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Philadelphia
South Carolina
Cramps
Frederica Calvert Ansel
Ansel
Ohio Man Dies After Nail Wound In Ill. July Fourth
William Dean of Ohio Station Bureau county stepped on a nail during Fourth of July activity in Nat Sterling Illinois. Lockjaw developed and he died yesterday.
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Nat Sterling
Ill
William Dean
Ohio Station
Bureau County
Early Tip Boosts Nominee Ahead of Convention
Davis of Sioux City Journal and Loomis of Muscatine Journal predict a successful nomination. The early forecast praises the candidate and suggests strong support will be recognized well before the convention convenes.
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Loomis of
Iowa reporters crown Kern early for Democratic ticket
Denver dispatch recalls Iowa journalists Fred Davis and Lee Loomis first confirming Indiana's Joan W. Kern as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. The article notes Davis's sharp reporting at the Iowa and Nebraska headquarters and his earlier tip predicting Kern's nomination, with Kern cordial in remarks and four hours after adjournment the reporters again finding him at the Albany hotel.
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Lee P. Loomis
Denver
Colo
Iowa
Joan W. Kern
Indiana
Fred Davis
Sioux City Journal
Davis
Kern
Bryan
Sullivan
Nebraska
Bell
California
Brown Palace
Albany Hotel
Albany
Dodge City
Kansas
Depauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Chicago
Sherman
Lafe Young
Young Traveler Drowns Near Petersburg Illinois
Arthur Thulen a 21 year old Burlington traveler for Iowa Soap company drowned while swimming near Petersburg Illinois yesterday. The death occurred while he was in the water and his body was recovered.
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Burlington
Arthur Thulen
Iowa Soap Company
Petersburg
Ill
Weather Forecast For Iowa Illinois This Weekend
Iowa and Illinois expect generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Temperatures will be milder on Sunday with less warmth in the extreme east and west portions of the region.
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Iowa
Illinois
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