13 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
1
Augustus Thomas famed playwright and wit, a noted admirer of William J. Bryan, to campaign for the Democratic ticket. A former reporter in St Louis and Kansas City, his stage successes like The Witching Hour made him wealthy, yet he pursues politics for profit only.
Vice President Fairbanks to represent the United States at the Quebec tercentenary. The official program spans July 19 to July 29 with a pageant on the Plains of Abraham, naval displays, and a grand view of eighteenth century reconstructions. The harbor and cityscape are described, noting 20,000 troops, modern docks, and scenic Plains of Abraham landmarks.
In a historic week long event, nearly a thousand miles separate New York and Chicago as 2000 Young Men's Christian Association boys race to set records. They will carry messages from New York's mayor to Chicago's mayor. Heat victims mark a brutal day, as Allentown residents endure scorching 97 degree temperatures and a river rescue. A lightning strike ignites a local barn blaze nearby.
Lincoln Democrats discuss Bryan’s bid with P. L. Hall and supporters, including Johnson faction, amid talks of party leadership. Fairbanks to welcome Kern in Indianapolis with Kern buttons and welcome banners planned for Thursday events and a general election display.
Chicago dispatch July 18 reports in the Ocean that Taft issued a labor support plank labeling claims of anti labor hostility as misinterpretation. The piece notes the plank was released by Taft camp’s Ind Headquarters run by a campaign manager to reassure labor groups and deny accusations of antagonism.
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