Akron dirigible disaster shocks New Jersey crowd
Ataatic City July 2. A huge balloon Akron exploded 1,000 feet above Absecon inlet killing Melvin Vaniman Calvin Vaniman Fred Elmer George Bourillion and crew. The dirigible collapsed in flames as gas bag burst. body recovery and funeral details follow the tragedy that drew thousands to the inlet.
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Ataatic City
Akron
Absecon Inlet
Melvin Vaniman
Hudt
Dea
Flying Aeross
Atlante
Calvin Vaniman
Fred Elmer
Waiter Guest
George Bourtiliion
Phody
Chief Black
Fire Department
Osu
Wien
Richard H. Davis to Wed Bessie McCoy in July
War correspondent Richard Harding Davis plans to marry Bessie McCoy famed for Yama Yama. He confirmed the engagement and said the wedding date is July not yet fixed, keeping details private. McCoy and her mother live with her sister Selile in New Rochelle. telephone inquiries were not answered.
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Bessie McGy
Richard Harding Davis
Ben
Davis
Miss McCoy
Selile
New Rovheile
Taft Control in Ohio Convention Sparks Endorsement Split
Columbus Ohio Republicans split over Taft and Roosevelt factions as the state convention passed a majority report endorsing Taft with 426 to 301 votes. P B Dillon of Columbus announced the nomination. The event marked a test of the major administration platform and the party’s direction in the lead up to the national contest.
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Columbus
Ohio
Taft
Ton
Chicago
P. B. Dillon. Com
Message from Clark supporters to Bryan in Missouri
In Howling Green, Missouri, five hundred democratic voters urge William Jennings Bryan to withhold personal support from Champ Clark's rival in Baltimore. They defend Clark as incorruptible and insist Missouri loyalists will not back the traitor, threatening action at the convention to honor Clark.
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St. Louis
Howling Green
Champ Clark
William Jan
Baltimore
Clark
Wilich
Governors Bath Time Victory Shocks New Jersey Reporters
In New Jersey Wilson bathes as reporters burst in shouting victory news. The governor, amid splashes, declares he is delighted. Separate dispatches note Speaker Champ Clark leaving Washington for Baltimore and later meeting with senators, with Clark not attending the convention.
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Eught
N. J
Wilson
Goverter
Hilaws
Washington
Champ
Bennett
Baltimore
Clark
Baltimore Club
Cotterooee
Imnboeis
Stone
Desolate Young Girl Granted Guardian in County Court
Lila Wagle aged 3 was declared a dependent in county court this morning. Mrs A Koehme of 504 Twenty-first Street was appointed guardian. The girl’s mother is dead and her father had deserted her for some time, testimony indicates.
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Lila Wagle
Wis
A. Koehme
Twenty-first Street
Wagle
Fler
Next President Wilson Nominated in Democratic Party
Democratic senators voiced congratulations to Wilson on his nomination. Wilson, at Seagirt New Jersey, acknowledged the honor and the heavy duty, hoping the party saves no cause for regret. In New York Roosevelt declined immediate comment but promised a later statement.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Roosevelt
Underwood
Bankhead
Alabama
Fire destroys Empire theatre and hotel in North Adams
North Adams July 2 Fire this morning destroyed the Empire theatre an apartment house Wilsons hotel and Sullivans furniture building. The loss is 600000.
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North Adams
Mass
Empire Theatre
Wilson's Hotel
Sullivan’s
Hoots greet Bryan when he is gagged at convention
William Jennings Bryan faced a violent disruption at the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore. Hoots and jeers disrupted his attempt to speak as police fought through a chaotic mass to reach him, while delegates hurled insults and boos in a scene described as the hall’s most disorderly yet.
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Baltimore
William Jennings Bryan
Iing
Mr. Bryan
CE Bryan
Gotdy
Healg
Missouri
James
Champ Clark
Bryan
Nebraska
Senator Stone
Wilson Nomination Closes Long Balloting at Convention
At Baltimore Convention Hall on July 2 Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey won the Democratic nomination after a day of turmoil and high tension. Illinois cast 58 votes for Wilson, Illinois went to Wilson on the 43rd ballot, and the final tally on the 44th left Wilson well ahead.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Underwood
Clark
New York
James
Sara
Wilson
Harmon
Foss
Bryan
Kern
Illinois
Ilnois
Connecticut
Idaho
Iowa
Louisiana
Michigan
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Wisconsin
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Tom Rock Island
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Elmer
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Chairman Jones
Florida
Nevada
District of Columbia
California
W. J. Bryan
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