Deadlock Delays Keithsburg Democratic Senatorial Convention
In Keithsburg on August 14 the Thirty third district Democratic convention opened with 11 votes for C B Marshall against George W Whiting and then continued deadlocked through 40 ballots for temporary chair until adjournment. The fight over credentials and district voting persisted with Rock Island Mercer and Henderson counties battling for control as Myron Jordan moved to seat delegates as-voted.
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Keithsburg
A. M. Thornton
Henderson County
T. R. Lees
Rock Island County
C. B. Marshall
Mercer County
George W. Whiting
Rock Island
Marshall
Mercer
Henderson
Whiting
Mr. Marshall
Mercer Courtly
Jordan
Myron Jordan
S. R. Kenworthy
E. L. Wertz
G. W. Whiting
Fred Schroeder
R. Kenworthy
J. M. Schaab
George Wright
Patrick Mulane
Moline
Coal Valley
E. L. Morgan
Port Byron
Cornelius Donovan
South Rock Island
E. L. Marston
Buffalo Prairie
Agatm
Lets
W. C. Ivens
A. C. Greer
King Edward to Meet Emperor William Aboard Continental Trip
London Aug 14 King Edward left London today for the continent. He will meet Emperor William at Friedrichshoff the 16th. Delegates from Rock Island county gathered for a party convention with Myron Jordan aiding a tied ballot for permanent chairman. Rock Island and Henderson counties debated nominations, finally caucusing to present a solid front for the temporary organization.
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London
Edward
Continent
William
Friedrichshoff
Landee Campbell Abbey Win GOP Nominations at Aledo
Aledo August 14. The Republican senatorial convention nominated F. A. Landee for state senator on the first ballot with 39 votes to Magill's 26. Campbell of South Rock Island nominated for representative on the second ballot, followed by Abbey after three more ballots. Rock Island county pledged to back Campbell. The proceedings were led by W. A. Meese with L. G. Kirkpatrick reading the call.
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Campbell
Abbey
Aledo
F. A. Landee
Moline
Magill
Rock Isand County
Mercer
Henderson
Rock Island
Thomas Campbell
South Rock Island
Reynolds
Samuelson
Samuel
Son
Femmazaven
W. A. Meese
L. G. Kirkpatrick
L. C. Blanding
Double Fare Uproar Over Coney Island Line Strike
News from New York and Chicago reports a clash over double fares on the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system to Coney Island. Ejections, arrests, and police control followed as crowds surged toward the island. Judge Gaynor's fare ruling and a large parade plan are noted amid labor and political signals.
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Coney Island
Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company
New York
Rapid Transit Company
Genral
Justice Gaynor
Coney
Don Smith
Ezra Davis
Neck Road
Brooklyn
New York Pittsburg and Chicago Airline Plan
Pittsburg reports consolidation filings next week will launch the New York Pittsburg and Chicago Airline a low grade double track line from New York to Chicago via Pittsburgh. The project promises three years construction with electric locomotives from the start and cuts the distance by 108 miles.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Joseph Remacy, Jr
Wabash Railroad
New York
Chicago
New York, Pittsburg
London
Wiliam Sproule
Santa
Trame
Harriman
Hissed Old Glory Fined Twenty Five Dollars
In Bayonne New Jersey on August 14 James Pierce an Englishman was fined 25 dollars in police court for hissing the American flag during a theater performance last night The judge who imposed the fine was an audience member The incident nearly sparked a riot
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Bayonne
N. J
James Pierce
Texas Democrats Convene Vast Dallas Convention
Dallas August 14. Before a large political gathering the Democratic state convention opened. Interest centers on gubernatorial nomination with supporters testing candidate strength. Nomination for governor expected tomorrow.
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Dallas
Texas
Pope Encyclical on France Addresses Church State Laws
Rome August 14 The pope's long awaited encyclical to French archbishops and bishops appears in Observatore outlining future conduct amid separation of church and state laws It condemns general principles and now defines measures to defend and preserve religion in France.
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Rome
France
Observatore of
Permanent Organization Names Committees After Change
The temporary group becomes permanent with E. L. Moffatt as secretary after Paul Kimsey retires. Committees on credentials resolutions and permanent organization were named before the noon adjournment.
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Paul Kimsey
Prohibition Nominee H M McCaskrin in Illinois Race
The Prohibition senatorial convention at the courthouse selected Harry M. McCaskrin of this city as representative nominee after a brief acceptance speech affirming the party platform and opposition to liquor, with the county chautauqua plan approved. Also notes a jewel theft in Battle Creek and Gov Deneen calling a special election for November 6 in Marion to fill the late State Senator Burnett’s seat.
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Prohibition Party
Court House
C. B. Ward
R. G. Summers
Harry M. McCaskrin
Moline
Deneen
Springfield
Ill
O. H. Burnett
Marion
Thousands greet vets at Minneapolis reunion day
Thousands of veterans gathered in Minneapolis for reunion events across the city on August 14. Large crowds crowded streets as visitors arrived from Chicago and other areas, with many daylong receptions hosted by patriotic societies and Grand Army groups. Illness was reported among attendees.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A. R
Grand Army
To See Australia Cautious About His Presidency Bid
Paris Aug 14 William J Bryan confirms Melbourne report he plans a post election visit to Australia He declined to answer clearly on a future bid saying the U S national election is two years away and he must consult his friends before deciding whether to stand again for the Democratic nomination.
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Paris
William J. Brean
Melbourne
Australia
Bryan
Fallieres
Foreign Office
Rambouillet
W. J. Bryan
United States
Democratic Party
Czar On A Trip Despite The Danger At Krasnoye-Selo
St Petersboye Aug 14 Despite the Aug 10 attempt on Grand Duke Nicholas life at Krasnoye-Selo the emperor with family and much of the court has traveled to Krasnoye and will spend a week at the guards camp with tight security. Sedalia Mo Aug two seven passengers injured three seriously but none critically in a Fort Scott Junction collision between a Missouri Kansas & Texas train and a Frisco engine at the crossing. chair car occupants hurt but others unharmed.
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Springfield
Nwi Nois
E. R. M. Kimbrough
Cfrenit Court
Danville
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Cherry
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Gillespie
Kimbrough
Macoupin County
Chicago, Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railroad
Northwestern
Northwest
St. Petersboye
Nicholas
Krasnoye-Selo
Krasnoye
Sedalia
Aug
Fort Scott Junction
Kan
Missouri, Kansas & Texas
Frisco Marriage Records Lost In City Fire
San Francisco residents who married before the blaze seek duplicate licenses and certificates as records were destroyed. Justice Lawson notes gaps in proof for many marriages, while some couples request even ashes of certificates. Sacramento businessman Charles Crowell redid his vows in Oakland after losing his certificate in the fire.
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San Francisco
Lawson
Charles D. Crowell
Sacramento
Ida May Goodwin
Oakland
Pedce
Quinn
Crowell
Pulajanes Extermination Promised by Philippine Leaders
Manila Aug 14 Governor Ide returns after Tacloban conference with Major General Wood Brigadier General Lee and 15 presidents. The presidents vowed support for American authorities and to supply information to exterminate the Pulajanes. Cedar Rapids Nomination: Robert C. Stirtom of Monticello named by Democrats for Fifth district congress.
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Ide
Tacloban Island
Leyte
Wood
Lee
de Veyra
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Robert C. Stirtom
Monticelin
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