Prohibition Convention Opens With Fiery Patton Speech
Robert H. Patton of Springfield Illinois delivered a keynote condemning the liquor traffic and attacking the Democratic and Republican parties. He urged nationwide prohibition by constitutional amendment and warned party leaders to back the Prohibition cause. The 1,519 delegates gathered in Columbus heard platform proposals calling for federal anti liquor measures, immigration limits, and a constitutional convention to curb monopolies.
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Columbus
Robert H. Patton
Springfield
Patton
Wade H. Ellis
All
Republi
Ellie
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Cox
William J. Aryan
Bryan
Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Charles R Jones
I. Thompson
Dayton
David B. McCalmont
Frankin
Edward W. Clark
Indianapolis
Patrion Philanx
Frances I. Beauchamp
Lexington
Theodore I
Ostland
North Dakota
Bond
A. 8
Warine
Ada
Resolutions Committee
Wilbur F. Crafts
International Reform Bureau
Washington, D. C
Republican Congress
Sprakessies
Republican Party
Taeble
Roosevelt
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Charles Scanlan
Pittsburg
Joseph H. Tracey
Detroit
Fred W. Wheeler
California
New England
Daniel Sheen
Illinoi
Alfred Ll. Mannferre
New York
Joshua H. Levering
Baltimore
J. B. Cranff
Texas
Indiana
Samuel A. Astman
Artman
Ambassador Riddle Improving Slowly in St Petersburg
The American ambassador to Russia, Johno W. Riddle, is convalescing very slowly due to continuous dreary weather. He plans to leave for the health resort of Kislovedak in the Erbauz hills, with a government car available for transport.
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Ambassador Riddle
St. Petersburg
Johno W. Riddle
Kislovedak
Erbauz Mountains
Mr.Riddle
Thomas O'lirien
Japan
San Francisco
Europe
Not Ready to Act Chairman Competing for Democratic Leader
Lincoln reports indicate John N. Atwood of Leavenworth leads among candidates for Democratic national committee chairman. A sub committee was formed to select a chair and publish campaign contributions. Bryan defers to the sub committee and does not back any candidate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Auditorium Annex
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
National Committee
William Jennings Bryan
John W. Kern
Fairview
John N. Atwood
Leavenworth
Kan
Denver
Atwood
Bryan
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Taggart
Indiana
Stall
Nebraska
Mack
New York
Osborne
Wyoming
Green
Rhode Island
Ryan
Wisconsin
Daniels
Wade
Iowa
Tomlinson
Alabama
Colé
California
Brady
Oklahoma
Quiry
D. J. Campan
Michigan
Tom L. Johnson
Urey Woodson
Ollie James Beiieves
Mr. Atwood
Mrvan
Cinginnati
Taft
Kern
Indianapolis
Dale
Go'elock
Durbin Predicts Taft Strength in Indiana and Taft Campaign Buttons
Colonel Winfield Taylor Durbin of Anderson cites Bryan collapsing in Indiana as a likely outcome and predicts Taft will gain ground with organized Republican efforts. John W. Kern arrives tonight for a nonpolitical reception. Nebraska endless button plan eyed by Democrats. Taft buttons flood state HQs with 10,000 sent and 100,000 more on the way.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
Indiana
Winfield Taylor Durbin
Anderson
Bryant
Col. Durbin
Sims
Durbin
Taft
Manufacturer's Association
Rominees
John W. Kern
Wm. Fogarty
Chicago
Bookwalter
Kern
Union Station
Richmond
Terre Haute
Lincoln
Jackson
Indiana Committee
Nebraska
Democratic Campaign Fund
Republican
Riddick Bays
Riddick
Sherman
Mr. Taft Sur
Mr. Taft
William H. Taft
American Athletes Set Records at Olympic Games
London reports a lively first Olympic day with the United States and Great Britain each taking two gold medals. American hammer thrower John J Flannagan broke the Olympic record and M J McGrath also impressed in the event. M W Sheppard led a dramatic 1500 meter dash finish, while Goo Wo Gala of the Chicago Athletic Association was praised for fancy diving. Canada Australia Belgium all earned bronze.
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London
America
Great Britain
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Belgium
Yankees
John J. Flannagan
Irish-American Athletic Club
M. J McGrath
New York Athletic Club
Goo, Wo Gala, Alk
Chicago Athletic Assnectiat
Man keeps promise, returns to prison after parole breach
William McCarty, converted at a Salvation Army meeting in North Yakima, Washington, travels to Michigan City to fulfill a governor’s instruction and begins a fourteen year term in Indiana State Prison. He had broken parole after a burglary sentence and fled the state before his capture.
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Michigan City
Ind
William McCarty
Indiana State Prison
McCarty
North Yakima
Wash
Hanly
Salvation Army
Washington State
Salvation Army Services
Army
SQUIRE MARTIN ARRESTED FOR LARCENY AND ROBBERY
Charles C. Martin justice of the peace was arrested in Wabash Indiana on two counts of grand larceny and robbery. Prosecution cites Jacob W Metzger and Henry Dailey as witnesses. Bond posted pending preliminary hearing after his role in June arrests of illegal fishermen and fines.
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Wabash
Ind
Charles C. Martin
Jacob W. Metzger
Henry Dailey
Squire Martin
Martin
Gajlion
Elks pick Dallas for next convention
Dallas chosen as the site for the next Elks convention as delegates meet in the Texas city. The report notes a string of political, international, and social items including governors, ambassadors, and a surge in Elks lodges and membership.
Standings and results from major league pennant races
The article lists current standings, records, and game-by-game results across the American and National Leagues and minor associations. It details team win totals, losses, and percentages, plus box scores for several recent games with batterymen named.
Prohibition Convention Seat for Carrie Nation Reported
Carrie Nation seated as a representative of the District of Columbia at the national Prohibition convention. News notes include mining disaster in Pottsville with seven dead and ten injured, and Roosevelt renaming San Jacinto forest Cleveland in honor of the late president.
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Carrie Nation
District of Columbia
Summit Branch Mining Company
Pottsville
Imperial Council of
Ancient
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
St. Paul
Louisvile
Hitchcock
Republican Committee
Chicago
Roosevelt
San Jacinto National Forest
Cleveland National Forest
William FL Neidringhaus
Granite City, NL
National Enameling and Stamping Company
St. Louis
Independence Party
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Warren Sayre
Dallas
Thx
National Convention of Elks
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Comnrada Springs
Col
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Shea Hartford
Conno
Loval Kniehe
A. M. Meliwee
Fort Worth
Warren Og Sayre
Wabost
Uuls
Edward Lene
New
Matrweta Ndewagan
Dewparehea
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Choluteca
Honduras
John W. Riddle
Democrats
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Bry
Yakima, Wash
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Equitable Life Assurance Society
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Criger
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Schreck
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Weaver
Dygert
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Klelnow
American Association
Toledo
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