Bryan and Kern Nominees for Democratic Ticket in 1908
At the Denver convention William J Bryan of Nebraska was chosen for president and John W Kern of Indiana for vice president. The ticket was nominated on the first ballot as crowds roared, with Towne Howell and McNeill withdrawing to support Bryan Kern.
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Denver
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
John W. Kern
Indiana
Bryan
William J. Bryan
John A. Johnson
George Gray
Johnson
Connecticut
Georgia
Majpe
Maryland
Minnesota
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Panhsylvania
Duraton
Mr. Bryan
Towne
Kern
Howell
McNeill
Ihs
Nomination by Acclamation Elevates Kern at Convention
After days of heat and fervor, delegates erupt as Kern is nominated by acclamation for second place following Bryan's nomination. The Indiana candidate wins broad support as states register their delegates and other candidates withdraw in the wake of mounting momentum. The convention adjourns at daylight and reconvenes in the afternoon.
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Kern
Indiana
Bryan
Synopsis of Platform From Democratic National Convention
Denver July 10 synopsis shows the resolutions committee report adopting a platform. It calls for eight hour day strong labor rights and union protections, federal control of currency, public banks, labor and tariff reforms, antimonopoly policies, immigration limits, statehood for Arizona New Mexico, Alaska and Porto Rico rights, and independence for the Philippines. It supports interstate commerce power, conservation, health bureau, and payroll and campaign finance transparency.
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Denver
Resolutions Committee
Alaska
Porto Rico
Arizona
New Mexico
National Public Health Bureau
House of Representatives
Philippines
Bryan Demonstration Delivers Record Length at Denver
Two sessions marked the second day of the Democratic convention in Denver. A noon gathering produced a Bryan demonstration breaking records for duration, while an 8 PM session centered on Pennsylvania credentials and Colonel Guffey, a leader Bryan has denounced.
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Bryan
Denver
Pennsylvania
Guffey
Northwestern members named to new Democratic national committee
The Northwestern list includes Iowa City's Martin J. Wade for Iowa, Edwin O. Wood of Flint Michigan, Frederick B. Lynch of St Paul Minnesota, William Collins for North Dakota, Ed 8. Johanon for South Dakota, with Wisconsin not yet selecting a member.
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Northwestern
Democratic
Denver
New Democratic National Committee
Iowa
Martin J. Wade
Iowa City
Michigan
Edwin O. Wood
Flint
Minnesota
Frederick B. Lynch
St. Paul
North Dakota
William Collins
South Dakota
Johanon
Pierre
Wisconsin
Hitchcock Chosen Chairman of Republican National Committee
George R. Sheldon of New York was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican National Committee at Hot Springs Virginia on July 8. The committee named George Rumsey Sheldon as treasurer and Arthur I. Vorys to lead the Ohio campaign with Cincinnati designated as Ohio headquarters.
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Hot Springs
Frank H. Hitchcock
W. H. Taft
Ohio
George R. Sheldon
Bliss
New York
Sheldon
Union League Club of
Republican State Committee
Hughes
National Committee
Death toll reported in Paraguayan revolution
Washington reports 100 to 150 killed and about 400 wounded in Paraguay's recent revolution. Dispatch from Edward C. O'Brien, American minister to Uruguay and Paraguay, notes fighting began July 2 with the war minister captured. Asuncion was tranquil as of July 7.
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Washington
State Department
Paraguay
Edward C. O'Brien
Uruguay
Buenos Ayres
Asuncion
Heavy Loss by Fire in East Boston Harbor Front
A large fire swept nearly a quarter mile of the East Boston harbor front, likely from spontaneous combustion or a locomotive spark, driven by a northwest wind and causing about 1.5 million dollars in property loss. One watchman from Cunard Line pier, Daniel Sullivan, is reported missing and presumed dead.
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Boston
Boston and Albany Railroad
Daniel Sullivan
Cunard Line
Anna Gould Weds Prince Helie de Sagan in London Registry
Madame Anna Gould and Prince Helie de Sagan marry at a registry office in Henrietta Street Covent Garden with a later ceremony at The Wrench Protestant church Soho. In New York, Lusitania sets a new transatlantic record arriving Sandy Hook in 4 days 19 hours 86 minutes, cutting prior best by 39 minutes.
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London
Prince Helie de Sagan
Anna Gould
Henrietta Street
Covent Garden
Soho ‘Square
New York
Atlantic
Lusitania
Sandy Hook
Bryan Declares No Re election If Chosen President
Lincoln July 10 William J. Bryan says in accepting the Democratic nomination that the presidency is the highest office and a candidate should not seek a second term. He states he will not be a candidate for re election if elected, and that his obligation would be to the people rather than any personal ambition.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
rupture completes cutoff of US Venezuela relations
Washington reports that Senor Veloz Golticoa the Venezuelan chargé d affaires presented recall letters to Acting Secretary Bacon marking the complete rupture of US Venezuela relations following Jacob Sleeper’s withdrawal from Caracas. He will depart for New York to sail to Venezuela. Venezuelan legation to close and papers to be sent to the consul general.
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Washington
Bacon
Department
New York
Venezuela
Crossing Stream in Basket Drowns Five Men in Montana
Melrose Montana July 7 D Pisinti his brother and eleven year old son and G Cutone and Rinaldo Poltoni Greek railroad laborers were drowned in the Big Hole river at Browns Station below Melrose. They crossed in a basket suspended from a cable when the current or weight may have caused the disaster.
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Melrose
Mont
D. Pisinti
G. Cutone
Rinaldo Poltoni
Big Hole
Browns Station
Ellis heads to Hot Springs on justice department talks
Attorney General Wade Ellis departed for Hot Springs to discuss with William Howard Taft and others a tentative offer to become assistant attorney general. He may also meet with Congressman Theodore Burton about Burton’s bid to succeed Senator Foraker.
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Columbus
Wade Ellis
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
United States
Ellis
Theodore Burton
Senator Foraker
Market quotations from Minneapolis and Chicago grain and livestock
Wheat and corn prices across Minneapolis St Paul Duluth and Chicago markets on July 11 report No 1 hard and Northern wheat at about 1 15 to 1 14 and 1 10 to 1 05 with track and delivery notes Live cattle ranges steer and cow values reach around 6 00 to 6 60 per cwt and hogs lambs and sheep prices shown Butter eggs and poultry prices listed for dairy and poultry products in multiple markets
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Minneapolis
Northern
Duluth
Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Prices at Union Stock Yards
Cattle prices in Chicago on July 11 show Reeves at 4.10 to 8.25, Texans 4.00 to 6.20, western cattle 4.50 to 6.60, cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.20, calves 4.50 to 6.50, stockers and feeders 2.60 to 4.90. Hog prices listed with Hoge-Light 6.25 to 6.90, mixed 6.25 to 6.90, heavy 6.25 to 6.90, rough 6.25 to 6.55, good to choice heavy 6.85 to 6.00, pigs 5.10 to 6.05. Sheep at 2.75 to 4.60, yearlings 4.40 to 5.30, lambs 4.00 to 6.85.
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St. Paul Union
St. Paul
Chicago
Electric Bitters Endorsed by Reader in Silver City
A reader, C. M. Harden of Silver City North Carolina, extols Electric Bitters claiming it cures liver and kidney troubles and strengthens the weak. The letter asserts the medicine is the best remedy for chills malaria and general debility and notes it is sold with a guarantee at C M Olsen's drug store for 50 cents.
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C. M. Harden
Silver City
Nurthy Carolina
Mr. Herden
C. M. Olsen
Pioneer Drug Co Uses DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
An old advertisement notes Miranda Jane praising a drug line from Pioneer Drug Co and DeWitt's Little Early Risers, with sales by Eugene A. Pfefferle. The fragment references a friendly note to Sally and mentions a gate-post and a rocky mountain context.
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Sally
Miranda Jane
The
Gate-Post
Uty
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Pioneer Drug Co
DeWitt
Eugene A. Pfefferle
Best the World Affords Bucklen Arnica Salve
J W Jenking of Chapel Hill praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve calling it the best salve the world affords. It claims to cure felons on the finger and heal every sore when applied properly. Sold for 25 cents at O M Olsen's drug store.
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Bucklen
J. W. Jenking
Chapel Hill
O. M. Olsen
Fulfilling Its Mission
The stranger from Damascus visits Rhodes and gawks at the Colossus while a native explains its purpose. A passerby remarks there are other wonders, then moves on. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for cuts burns bruises and scratches and sold by Eugene A Pfef ferle.
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Damascus
Sever
Rhodes
Singer
DeWitt
Niles
Eugene A. Pfefferle
Bluff That Built a Chicago Merchant’s Fortune
A Chicago merchant rose from poverty by donating a $5,000 organ to a church. The bluff attracted investors and built the business, with ministers and congregants spreading his name. He secured funds, started his company, and grew rapidly, even able to fund more organs. The tale appears credited to the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago
John Smith
Napoleon John Smith
J. Smith
Napoleon
John
Smith
Chicago Tribune
Charity Visitor In Glasgow Slum Encounters Burns Question
A philanthropic visitor to a Glasgow slum asks a poor woman if she has read Burns. The wife shows a reddened arm with a burn mark from the steam pot, illustrating hardship as the visitor aims to elevate minds. The fragment hints at Burns era cultural themes and social contrasts.
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Glasgow
Burns
Burn
Millet Have Had Expertises.
A fragment from the Somerville Journal describes characters in an emotional moment with a blurred white coat and a comforting gesture, capturing a small scene of consolation and concern between two individuals.
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Millet
Somerville Journal
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