Labor allies assure Bryan strong support from Gompers group
J W Kern and Indiana Democrat chairman met Bryan in Lincoln with Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and James Duncan of the AFL. Gompers praised the nomination and pledged LABOR votes in November. They discussed the injunction plank and campaign plans, with Iowans optimistic about Democratic prospects.
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Bryan
Kern
Fairview
Lincoln
J. W. Kern
Democratic Party
Jackson
Indiana Democratic Central Committee
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
James Duncan
American Federation of Labor
Theodore A. Bell
Bell
California
Taft to Outline Injunction Plank in Cincinnati Speech
Hot Springs Va July 13 The speech acceptance of William H Taft for the presidential nomination was begun today The draft includes a clear statement on the injunction plank of the Republican platform The address will be concise but cover key campaign issues and will be delivered in Cincinnati on the 28th inst.
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Taft
Hot Springs
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Four Die After Explosion On Dolphin Launch Fire
Four persons die when the 45 foot Dolphin exploded and caught fire during a pleasure cruise in Purzard's Bay near Marion Massachusetts. Victims include Charlies H. Harris and other prominent residents. Captain of the craft perishes while two survivors are rescued in weak condition after hours in rough seas.
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Marion
Mass
Purzard’s Bay
Falmouth
Head of Columbus Ball Club Dies at Park
Thomas J. Bryce president of the Columbus baseball club collapsed and died of heart failure at Neil park while greeting New York National League president John T. Brush. The Toledo game was postponed as 8,000 fans left.
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Columbus
Ohio
Thomas J. Bryce
Columbus Baseball Club
Neil Park
John T. Brush
New York
Toledo
Bryce
Mr. Brush
Manager McGraw
Brush
McGraw
North Star Association vote leaves Rock Island bid in limbo
The North Star Association meeting in St Paul moved to refer headquarters locally, approving a constitution change 36 to 16 to let the board decide. Rock Island bid to host offices failed to reach two thirds under former rules, leaving the matter for the executive board with Rock Island holding a majority on the board. Dr. J. F. Myers was elected chief astronomer as the old directors, led by C. J. Searle and G. L. Peterson, were mostly reappointed amid prosperity reports and a $65,000 treasury.
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North Star Benefit Association
Rock Island
Moline
St. Paul
Dr. Myers
J. F. Myers
C. J. Searle
G. L. Peterson
C. G. Carlson
Schechter
Danville
Imperial Council
Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Algo
Hogs Climb to New High Mark
Chicago on July 18 reports hog prices rising to the year’s high as prime hogs sold for 7.05 dollars per 100 pounds. Analysts cite corn scarcity and a resulting hog shortfall as the cause of the advance.
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Chicago
Shriners Conclave Draws Thousands to St Paul
Shriners from across the United States gather in St Paul for the 34th annual conclave opening tomorrow. Hotels are crowded and the local committee arranges private lodging housing for hundreds, as city facilities cannot accommodate all visitors.
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St. Paul, Minn
United States
St. Paul
Thaw Case Delayed to September Term in Westchester
Proceedings in Harry K. Thaw’s bid for a jury trial on his mental condition adjourned to the September term of the Westchester County Supreme Court. Thaw remains in custody in Duchess County jail at Poughkeepsie under Judge Mills’ arrangement with District Attorney Jerome.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court of
West Chester County
Mills
Thaw
Jerome
New York
Chandler
Duchess County
Poughkeepsie
Olympic Games Open as European Leaders Attend London Event
The Western Golf Association won its Olympic trophy with a 622 score led by Addi son Stillwell and fellow Midlothian players. Minnesota State finished second with 651, Trans Missisippi third at 671, St. Louis 672, Iowa 692, and Missouri 728. Ardo Mitchell and Decker French each shot 162 for the day. J D Cady led Trans Miss with 175.
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Western
Minnesota
Trans-Mississippi Association
St. Louis
J. D. Cady
Moline
Trans-Mississippi
Midlothian Country Club
K. P. Edwards
R. E. Hunter
H. G. Legg
Minnetonka
Edwards
Hunter
Kenneth Edwards
W. K. Wood
Hunter St
D. E. Sawyer
Harold Bend
Seecees
A. D
Johnston
L. Johnson
Ae i
Vv H. Magill
Cy Kenney
H. W. Allenones
Will A. B. Lambert
Aldo Mitchell
B. G. Guinand
Warren Dickinson
J.D. Cady
Lown
Decker French Fa
Will Mixter
Larned Allen
Richard Hosford
Missouri State
J. GC. van Riper
B. A. Jenkins
W. I. Howland, Jr
H. C. Egan
D. Edwards
W. H. Diddenl
A. Stillwell
W. H. Magill
P. Skinner
R. S. Hosford
The
Asso
W. Dickinson
Ciation
A. Seckers
E. A. Engler
G. Craig
J. M. Hixon
Burris Jenkins
H. A. Barnard
Co. B. Devol
W. H
O. K. Gates
C. H. Boardman
H. Wyatt
T. F. Bernhagen
G. E. Puttman
F. W. Woodrich
A. F. Smith
J. P. Maxwell
Royal spectators attend start of 1500 meters events in London
At Shepards Bush Box opening King Edward Queen Alexandra and other royals watched athletes march in alphabetic order led by the American team headed by Garrets of the Chicago Athletic Association. J P Sullivan of Irish American club won the first heat in 4 07 5, with a tight field following in later heats.
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London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Sweden
Grece
Shepser’s Bush
Austria
Garrets
Chicago Athletic Association
J. P. Sullivan
Irish-American Athletic Club
Lightbody
Ume
Shepard
Halstead
New York Athletic Club
Business Returns to Normal Quickly Across Railroads
Indications mount that business conditions are normalizing with demand rising for freight cars. Railroad managers report sharper activity, especially in freight transport, except possibly for steel and iron. Grand Chief Engineer Stone notes nationwide improvement in railroad business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Street Car Delays as Baby Is Born on Washington Street
Chicago July 13 Street car traffic halted for about thirty minutes when Mrs John Ruloff a passenger on an Armitage avenue car delivering a baby girl near the city hall.
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Chicago
Washington Street
John Ruloff
Armitage Avenue
City Hall
High Level Talks on Central American Situation
Assistant Secretary of State Bacon and Secretary Root met with the president in Oyster Bay. Secretary Loeb said no information could be publicly disclosed about the U S attitude on the Central American situation.
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Oyster Bay
Bacon
Root
Loeb
United States
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