National committee to meet at Lincoln next Tuesday
A historic obituary style note traces a political figure from 1849 birth in Alto Indiana through a long career. It lists moves to Warren county Ohio and back to Alto, university entry at Michigan, law school graduation, Kokomo practice, roles as city attorney Indianapolis state senator reelections, and a 1908 Democratic vice presidential nomination.
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Democrats on Honest Platform Rally at Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska July 11 Bryan lauds a clean platform and donor transparency, says campaign funds should empower voters to choose leaders. He argues the new plank appeals to reform elements and could draw Republicans, urging unity under Kern to enforce the platform. He touts a people governed by the rule and cries for reform against corporate influence.
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Americans Sweep World Rifle Honors at Bisley
In Bisley England on July 11 the American revolver team won the match with Belgium second and England third. The great international team event, key in Olympic rifle contests, saw the United States crowned champions as American marksmen posted a 2,531 to 2,496 for Britain and 2,439 for Canada. The Americans led from the first range and held top individual aggregates as well.
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Mayor Sehumk Hides in Trappist Monastery Case Sparks Suit
Dubuque reports Mayor Sehumk, missing recently, located in a Trappist monastery under strict discipline. Alderman Needham files an injunction to halt his liquor store duties while allegations claim violation of a mulet law. Simultaneous coal city lawsuit against the city proceeds unresolved.
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Hayti Exiles Claim European Plot To Buy War Stores
Exiles from Hayti led by General Firmin and ex minister Hodebras arrived in Kingston Jamaica from Porto Rico. They assert Firmin travels to Europe to buy ammunition and a gunboat fleet with aid of revolutionists to renew efforts to overthrow President Nord Alexis.
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Robert Mather Injured In Wagon Accident By Horse
Redding California July 11 Robert Mather president of the Rock Island road was badly injured Thursday while riding between Redding and Weaverville. He rode in a wagon after tiring of horseback and wrapped rein around his ankle causing the horse to stumble and throw him breaking his left wrist and bruising him. He was treated at Werverville where the bones were set under anesthesia.
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Lusitania Sets New Long-Course Speed Record at Sea
New record across the sea as the Lusitania of the Cunard Line lowers its own best time in the long course. The speedy liner, operating from New York, shatters prior marks with a rapid performance and continues its reign as the world’s fastest steamship.
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Money Comes Easy For The Republicans
Hot Springs Va July 11 Oll Dover secretary of the national publication committee arrived and noted receiving checks since his arrival from supporters wishing to contribute to the Republican campaign. George R Sheldon treasurer said the office would open for funds in New York on Monday.
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Record of a wind-assisted running pace and distance
A fragmented report notes Jon Miles from Danil Rock to Sanity Rook achieving a mastery of set need with a west wind aided time of 4 days 19 hours 36 minutes. It claims a 52 minute improvement over a prior best and mentions a 64 mile previous day run with a gain of 2801 na, though many details are garbled.
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NAVAJO INDIANS WARS PROMPT TROOP AID FROM FORT HUACHUCAA
Reported uprisings among Navajo Indians prompt rush of machine guns from Fort Huachuca to Fort Wingate New Mexico to aid troops quelling the outbreak. Details remain sparse. Paper company fined in Petoskey Michigan for Sherman Act violation. fine $2,000 paid. Ohio saloons drop in 1908 Dow tax year. 9012 paid in 1907. Hearst papers signal stance against Bryan and Democrat party in New York.
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Merry crowd at Orangemen's annual picnic draws huge turnout
A large crowd gathered at the Orangemen's picnic near Preemption with about 150 riding in a special train from Tri Cities. Judge Olmsted delivered the principal afternoon address praising heritage, English language, and the American constitutional system, noting the deep roots of liberty and the multicultural roots behind the nation’s growth.
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Roosevelt as author better paid than president
New York July 11 The price Charles Scribner's Sons will pay President Roosevelt for his account of a hunting trip through the African jungle is the highest ever given to an author for a work of similar length. He will receive a lump sum between 60000 and 75000 plus a royalty not lower than 25 percent and possibly as high as 20 percent on gross sales. The articles will run eight to twelve installments of 6000 to 8000 words each in Scribner's Magazine before book publication.
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Program for Odd Fellows Is Out
The program committee sets July 16 at Linwood for the annual plenie of the Odd Fellows. Events include races with first prizes a watch chain and gloves, rope climbing for cuff buttons, and 100 cigars for taunt victory. Speeches by Hope Thompson and others accompany the sports program and a Rock Island delegation's return that evening.
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Corporations Lose Heavily In Dividends
New York July 11 ten railroads and seven miscellaneous corporations with a total capital stock of 1 172 777 000 have cut or skipped dividends in six months. From Jan 1 to July 1 total payments to stockholders fell 39 percent. Dice From Stepping on Nail Sterling W July 11 William Dean of Ohio Station Bureau county stepped on a nail on the Fourth of July. lockjaw developed and he died Thursday.
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