Bryan to choose running mate and steer convention
The article reports William J. Bryan’s control of the Democratic convention process with a likely two thirds on the first ballot and Bryan’s open stance on vice presidential picks. It notes labor leader Samuel Gompers pressing for an anti injunction plank and Bryan’s possible compromises on platform elements.
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William J. Bryan
Ed L. Keen
United Press Association
Washington
Democratic Party
Labor
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Denver
Executive Council
The
American Federation
Col
Bryan
Frederick B. Lynch
Marvel and Beamish
Bryanites
Taft
Chicago
Fairview
Committee On Resolutions
National Committee
Prospective Resolutions Committee
Heat Claims Seven Lives in New York Tenements
Seven deaths were reported in New York today from heat and humidity with a morning temperature of 82 degrees. The victims include John Sullivan, Lewis Davis, Florence May, Samuel Samuel, Mathias cores, Thomas Clark, and Jermiah Cron.
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United Press
New York
John Sullivan
Lewis Davis
Florence May
Samuel Samuel
Mathias Cores Thomas Clark
Jermiah Cron
Mexican Trouble Flares in Northern Mexico and Texas
Revolt led by Mexican factions spreads from Coahuila to northern areas. Austin and El Paso juntas help foment unrest. Three towns Viesca Las Vacas Palomas faced attacks with Viesca held by revolutionists while other points fell. About 100 US troops under General Meyer maintain order on the Rio Grande. Mexican troops pursue under General Vallorez. Leaders vow renewal once organized.
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Mexico
Coahuila
Austin
el Paso
Texas
United States
Diaz
Viesca
Las Vacas
Palomas
Meyer
Rio Grande
Vallorez
Shahs Troops Press Rebels Around Tabriz Amid Siege
British dispatches report fierce fighting around Tabriz with revolutionists holding the town but short of ammunition and provisions. Shahist forces, led by Rachin Khan, close in as streets mass with breastworks and fortifications. American consul Dotty states foreigners are safe as ships and troops prepare for possible surrender talks.
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United Press
ST. Petersburg
Tabriz
Shah
Rachin Khan
Azerbaijan
William F. Dotty
County to Decide on Paying Road Repair Bills
Deputy Sheriffs Frank Waddington and William Douds served notices on Lawrence County road supervisors demanding road repairs. Supervisors questioned whether the county would cover the costs as notices were delivered Wednesday. Waddington travels by automobile, marking the first time county business was done in a car, speeding up the process.
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Frank Waddington
William F. Douds
Waddington
Lawrence County
Hammonds Sent To Jail For Ten Days
Reddy and Nora Hammond are jailed for ten days for disorderly conduct after a hearing before Alderman Ranney on an information by Flora Alford. They were fined $1 and costs for disorderly conduct and released to pay, then jailed when they could not settle the fine.
Minister's Son Hospitalized With Knee Abscess
Carl Smith, son of Rev. Smith of Volant, was admitted to Shenango Valley hospital on Thursday. He suffers from a popliteal abscess or knee joint infection. Doctors hope for his speedy improvement.
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Carl Smith
Rev. Smith of
Volant
Shenango Valley Hospital
Death Record for Mrs. H. K. McCorkle of Portland
Portland resident Mrs. H. K. McCorkle aged 30 dies, with brief obituary noting death in Portland Oregon. Public record lists funeral arrangements pending.
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H. K. McCorkle
Portland, Ore
Pardon Board Delays Verdict In Murder Case
Serge Awarits doom looms as the pardon board postpones decisions on his murder case. Michael Holka of Venango and Anebalo Lombardo of Mercer face commutation debates with prosecutors urging upholding the first degree verdict and leniency sought by defense.
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Rosario Serge
Tony Conti
Waddington
Serge
S. P. Emery
Young
Commonwealth
Michael Holka
Venango County
J. Ed Meehan
Oil City
Q. D. Hastings
Goodwin
J. P. Meenan
Holka
Pardon Board
Anebalo Lombardo
Sharon
Mercer
Marriage license granted for Elder Douds and Ida Williamson
Elder Douds and Ida Williamson of this city were issued a marriage license at Youngstown. Both have friends who will read the announcement with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douds
Ida Williamson
Youngstown
Dynamite Attack Injures Four at McKeeport Home
Four people were badly hurt when alleged Black Hand members dynamited the home of shoemaker George Deavotoria in McKeesport. Elmer Daily and Deavotoria family members were struck by flying debris as the house and nearby windows were shattered. Daily was rushed to a hospital in serious condition after extinguishing a porch fire moments before the blast. Threats had been sent demanding $2000 under the Fort Wayne railroad bridge, which were ignored.
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Pittsburg
McKeesport
Black Hand Society
George Deavotoria
Deavotoria
Elmer Daily
Fred Deavotoria
George
Fort Wayne
Deavatoria
O. M. Hunter
Diptheria Victim Angela Gagalirdi Laid To Rest
Funeral for Angela Gagalirdi of 20 North Cedar Street was held at 7 onlock Tuesday morning. Because of diphtheria the body was not taken to the church. Father De Mita blessed it at the home. Interment occurred at St. Vitus' cemetery.
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Angela Gagalirdi
North Cedar Street
de Mita
St. Vitus’ Cemetery
Names of News Contest Candidates to Be Announced Tomorrow
The News will publish the names of all nominated contestants tomorrow Friday for its outing contest. Women ally plan early campaigns across districts with voting in any district while prizes and trips are arranged for the final winners.
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Great Lakes
St. Lawrence River
Burglary at Wampum Pennsy Station Reported
Telegraph operator L R Riley found the Wampum Pennsy depot burgled after a 1 am return from Pittsburgh. Four men boarded the New Castle freight, one car broken into with a case of beer taken. no valuables confirmed and suspects fled before Lawrence Junction. Authorities and locals fear amateurs at work and residents vow stricter guards.
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L. R. Riley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wampum
Pittsburg
Pennsy
Mr. Riley
Deskin
McCarthy and
Tidball
New Castle
Lawrence Junction
C. M. Kirkbride
E. A. Fenton
Fenton
Riley
Wampum Bank
Bishop Potter Battles Death With Remarkable Vitality
Bishop Henry C. Potter's health remains critical at Fernleigh home Cooperstown as doctors admit little hope for survival. Dr Imogene Bassett says only limited chance remains to prolong the bishop's life despite constant care. Messages from across America and abroad offer no renewed hope.
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United Press
Cooperstown
Henry C. Potter
Fernleight
Imogene Bassett
America
School Payments Break Records In June Disbursements
The state disbursed a record June total of 3 026 979 93 dollars with 753 743 28 going to schools. The school payment marked the largest June distribution ever, while June closing balances topped 13 000 000 dollars.
Verbal Bet at Race Track Not a Crime Rules Judge Says
New York July 2 Supreme Court Justice Bischoff discharged Melville Collins who had been arrested on a charge of making a verbal bet at a race track ruling that such a bet is not a crime.
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New York
Supreme Court
Bischoff
Melville Collins
Prisoners Dorning Williams Captured in Toronto
Sheriff Waddington received a Toronto police letter at noon stating two men thought to be Louis Dorning and H Williams, who escaped the county jail, were arrested in Toronto. Pictures shown to jail inmates confirmed the identities as King and Williams. A $100 reward for warning and $50 for Williams had been posted. Circulars with images were distributed across the U S and Canada. Police and detectives nationwide had pursued the pair. authorities intend to proceed if they return without extradition papers.
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Waddington
Toronto
Can
Louis Dorning
H. Williams
King
Williams
United States
Canada
Indomitable May Surpass All At 28 Knots Across Atlantic
London reports England promises a 17 250 ton battleship crossing the Atlantic at 28 knots as the Prince of Wales sails for Canada on the Indomitable for the Quebec centenary. The Indomitable, sister to the Inflexible, may exceed the 27 knot trial speed of the Clyde based Inflexible. A crew of elite stokers and turret mechanics will push the ship to its limit.
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United Presse
London
Atlantic
England
Prince of Wales
Canada
Quebec
Clyde
Sheath Skirts On Bathers Draw Beach Approval
Atlantic City reports Dr. Beckwith beach surgeon says sheath bathing skirts are acceptable if they cause no more risk than rubber necks along the shore. Two women in black mohair sheath outfits trigger guard reactions though no major danger noted.
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United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
O. K
Beckwith
Kaiser Praises Zeppelins Aerial Flight Record
Congratulations flowed from Friedrichshafen and the Kaiser after Count Von Zeppelin completed a twelve hour airborne voyage covering over 400 miles. The era defining flight reportedly faced no difficulties or faults during the long journey over multiple cities.
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Friedrichshafen
Count von Zeppelin
Leaders Ambushed as Mexican Revolution Unfolds in Texas
San Antonio reports reveal the Sociedad Benevolen cia used its Texas office as rebel headquarters plan for Las Vacas strike and attacks on Diaz Juarez Porfirio. Officials arrested and to be barred across border or extradited. Mexican soldiers control areas. twelve revolutionists were shot near Las Vacas by rurales.
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San Antonio
Tex
Sociedad Benevolencia
Revolutionary Party
Texas
Las Vacas
Porfierce
Diaz
Juarez
Neuva
Laredo
Matamoras
Severance Named Professor in Hawaii Government College
Raymond C. Severance, son of Mr and Mrs C A Severance of 243 Superior street, a State college graduate, is appointed professor of physics and chemistry at the new government college in Honolulu Hawaii. He plans to sail from San Francisco August 28 to begin his duties after completing high school in Newcastle class of 1904.
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Raymond C. Severance
C. A. Severance
Superior Street
State College
New College
Honolulu
Wailan Islands
San Francisco
Severance
New Castle
Mystery surrounds Dr Wilson killing in Philadelphia
Mystery as baffling as any criminal case surrounds the cyanide death of Dr W H Wilson in Philadelphia. Two women and a man tied to a woman who allegedly died after a criminal operation at the doctor's hands are suspected and could be arrested if proof emerges.
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United Press
Philadelphia
W. H. Wilson
Double header planned if rain stops New Castle game
Officials of the New Castle baseball club announced that if today’s game is rained out there will be a double header tomorrow. The first game starts at 2 o clock with the second immediately afterward.
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New Castle Baseball Club
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Charles A. Towne
Hammonds
Case
Mike Holka
Pennsy Station
Strong Safe
Bishop Potter
Dorning and
Kaiser
Raymond Severance
Honolulu College
DR. Wilson
New Castle News
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