Democratic National Convention Opens With Clayton as Permanent Chairman
Denver July 8 The Democratic national convention organized for business adopting the committee report on permanent organization naming Congressman Henry D. Clayton of Alabama as permanent chairman. The body approved the 1904 rules, officers were made permanent, and a large, festive audience filled the amphitheater as Bryan sentiment grows alongside calls for George Gray as vice president.
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Henry D. Clayton
Denver
Bryan at the Wire In Fairview Nebraska
In Fairview near Bryan’s home a telegraph office was placed for convention work and a special wire connected to Bryan’s desk. He stated he has no plans to attend the Denver convention and sees no circumstance that would change that. He watched Denver reports closely with pleased, contented smiles at favorable bulletins.
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Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Tribute to Grover Cleveland At Democratic Convention
In Cleveland memory the Democratic National Convention presents resolutions of respect for Grover Cleveland. Judge Parker of New York and former Missouri Governor Francis are highlighted figures. I J Dunn of Nebraska reads Bryan supporters’ resolutions. Parker addresses the hall with tribute and a nod to Livan forces. Francis extols Cleveland’s personal ties and leadership.
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Denver
Grover Cleveland
Judge Parker
New York
Francis
Missouri
Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
I. J. Dunn
Nebraska
Bryan
Parker
Democratic Party
Remarkable recovery thanks to Pe Run a
Mrs. Frank Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with a remarkable four month recovery from a nervous breakdown. She notes three bottles improved sleep appetite and mood and that she regained strength and color without hospitals or expensive cures. She endorses Peruna as effective and non surgical remedy. Also mentions Manalin the ideal laxative.
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Frank Stroebe
Appleton, Wi
Dever
Perana
Honduran Revolutionists Attack Choluteca After Gracias Capture
Reports from Tegucigalpa on July 9 describe revolutionists seizing Gracias and moving on Choluteca, the provincial capital. Residents resisted for three days as large volunteer forces mobilize to defend both towns against insurgents who allegedly proclaimed Manuel Bonilla president. The convention records condolences to Bonilla and a formal adjournment until noon tomorrow.
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Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Salvador
Gracias
Choluteca
Manuel Bonilla
Market Quotations Indianapolis Grain and Livestock Prices
Market quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and New York cover wheat corn oats and hay prices with receipts 11000 hogs 1500 cattle 400 sheep. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs show multiple price ranges across regions reflecting dull horse market and mixed demand.
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Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Ghicago
New York
Bryan Humbled by Demo delegates tribute at Fairview
William Jennings Bryan thanked delegates at the Democratic national convention for their extraordinary demonstration in Fairview Nebraska on July 9. He credited the Democrats with kindness and expressed gratitude for the confidence shown. Aboard the telegraph wire, reporters and Bryan’s party followed the bulletin stream as he and family shared a watermelon after the show of support. Governor Falk of Missouri sent a congratulatory telegram praising the Nebraska candidate’s reception.
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Robert F. Rose
Mr. Bryan
Arthur English
Denver
Mrs. Bryan
Grace
San Antonio
Tex
Charles Guy
New York
Aryan
Falk
Missouri
Denver convention spins through nominations and platform debate
The Democratic national convention in Denver on Wednesday progressed through organization and fraught demonstrations. Two sessions occurred, the noon meeting featuring a Bryan enthusiasm that set a duration record, and an 8 PM session continuing intense party leadership struggles as the day closed with ongoing divisive proceedings.
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Denver
Franzied
Bryan
Ayer’s Non-Alcoholic Sarsaparilla Ad Advice
An old advertisement urges readers to visit a doctor rather than self diagnose when weak or anxious. It promotes Ayer’s non-alcoholic Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and nerve tonic with no alcohol or stimulants, claiming it aids digestion and health.
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Ayer
Bryan Forces Dominate Pennsylvania Delegation At Convention
The credentials committee unseated eight of Colonel Guffey's anti Bryan Pennsylvania delegates. The Bryan faction then secured a decisive display of support as standards from several states were borne to the platform. An hour and nineteen minute rally drew in men and women alike before the convention recessed for the night with little substantive report from committees.
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Pennsylvania
Chaffey
Bryan
Colonel Guffey
anti-Bryan
Gore
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Chicago
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Georgia
Minnesota
Connecticut
Wednesday Baseball Results Across Leagues
National League action in Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with varied scores. Chicago beat Brooklyn 6 to 3 while St Louis defeated Boston 7 to 2. American League games featured Chicago 7, Washington 1 and Cleveland 6, Boston 2. Other matchups included New York 3, Detroit 6 and Philadelphia 2, St. Louis ? plus American Association results noting Minneapolis Milwaukee 4 and St Paul 16, Kansas City ? Louisville 8, Toledo 3 and Columbus 4, Indianapolis 3.
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Pitsburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Two Boys and a Gun Accident in Walkerton
Seventeen year old Jarso Benjamin Ewing was accidentally shot at his grandfather James Frank's home while preparing to shoot a tono can for a Marget. The bullet struck his abdomen and perforated the intestines. His recovery is doubtful.
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Walkerton
Jarso
Benjamin Ewing
James Frank
Funeral for William B. Lasha Held in New York
The private funeral for William B. Lasha former president of the American Tipplate company and long associated with Rock Island company was held at the family home on Fifth Avenue New York. The interment occurred at Woodlawn Cemetery Paris was cited as the place of his recent death and the will remains unfiled for probate.
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Leeds
New York
William B. Lasha
American Tipplate Company
Rock Island Company
Paris
Fifth Avenue
Woodlawn
Governor Hanly to Campaign in Indiana Spotlight
Indianapolis July 9 Governor Hanly will participate in the state campaign in varied speeches not yet disclosed by him. He is viewed as a strong campaigner whose forceful delivery is relied on to defend administration charges of extravagance. The Marion county revolt over graft indictments echoes through party lines as Democrats claim the election will hinge on courthouse records. The Indiana county will elect twelve state legislators and battle lines form around temperance and reform efforts. Resolutions on Grover Cleveland's death were drafted by John E Lamb of En Haute, not William Jennings Bryan, though Bryan may have seen them. Lamb, Williams, James and Bowers shaped the remarks for the convention.
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Ernor
Indianapolis
State Committee
Marion County
Oliver Bniley
Indiana
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
John E. Lamb
En Haute
Ge Convention
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Ollie James
Kentucky
Claude Bowers
Terre Haute
Bryan
Lamp
Lamb
Same Old Story Played Races With Other People's Money
Lawrenceburg Indiana July 9 A E Smith thirty nine years old agent for United States Express company committed death by his own hand in a Cincinnati lodging house. The body shipped to New Albany for burial. He had moved from Jeffersonville to work here, gambled away company funds and borrowed against them. Friends including George W Schlei cher paid shortages on promise he would quit gambling. Smith then dissipated further. He left a widow and a thirteen year old son. He had a $1000 policy with Metropolitan Tire Insurance Company.
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Lawrenceburg
Ind
A. E. Smith
United States Express Company
Cincinnati
New Albany
Smith
Jeffersonville
Express Company
George W. Schleicher
Metropolitan Tire Insurance Company
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Illinois
Roger Sullivan
Jack Tom Johnson
Mayol
Daniel
Virginia
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Sulzer
Swanson
Nevada
Dickerson
Newlands
McCreary
Stone
Dockery
Champ Clark
Idaho
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Hettfeldt
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Alice Roosevelt
Longworth
Ruth Bryan Leavitt
Viscount de Chambrun
France
M. Kroupfckty
Russia
H. F. Charteres
England
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Greece
Belgium
Chile
George Gray
Gnatius J. Dunn
PE Runa
Man-a-lin
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Lamba
Ga.co
Toledo
Tribune
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Hanly
CariWola
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