Bryan Put to a Trial of Powers in Nebraska Convention
At Grand Island Nebraska the Democratic state convention opens amid a clash over the county option plank with W J Bryan facing opposition from Mayor Dahlman and others as he seeks to lead a crucial leadership struggle. Delegates gather early while campaign banners rise and party leaders plot the platform.
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Grand Island
Neb
Bryan
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Dahlman
Omaha
Shallenberger
Constantine J. Smith
Lincoln
Norris Brown
Congress
Weather and political notes from July news section
Partly cloudy forecast with possible thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday temperatures ranging from 73 to 96. Local forecaster J M Sherier reports minor Mississippi changes between Dubuque and Muscatine. Also included are remarks from a Columbus Ohio Republican convention on Garfield Longworth tariff discussion and Iowa Democratic convention plans with potential supreme court judge contests.
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Mississippi
Dubuque
Muscatine
J.M. Sherier
Columbus
Ohio
Burton and
Ellis
James R. Garfield
Warren G. Harding
Carmi Thompson
Nicholas Longworth
Republican Party
Maine to be raised by own steam plan by O Rourke
John F. O Rourke outlines a pneumatic caissons method to lift the Maine from Havana harbor without divers. The ship would be swung in a cradle by cables and lifted so hull inspection and repairs can occur above water, then relaunched and sail under its own steam.
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Washington, D. C
John F. O'Rourke
Hudson
Poughkeepsie
Pennsylvania Railroad
North River
Oliver
Maine
Havana Harbor
O'Rourke
O’rourke
Deaths in Kelvin Hotel Fire in Belfast
Fire swept through the Kelvin hotel in Belfast on July 26, killing three employees and injuring several guests. Five guests suffered dangerous burns while others were treated for injuries, as smoke and flames overwhelmed the building.
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Belfast
Ireland
Kelvin Hotel
Crippen Arrest Rumors Denied By Scotland Yard
London reports July 26 state Dr Crippen has not been arrested and Miss Ethel Leneve has not confessed. Authorities dismiss Daily Express claims of a Montrose steamer link to the Crippen case, noting no confirmation from Scotland Yard.
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London
Crippen
Leneve
Scotland Yards
Daily Express
Montrose
Robinson
Ethel Leneve
Hilldrop Crescent
France
Antwerp
Doctor
Inspector Dew
Laurentie
Liverpool
Montreal
Scotland Yard
Rimouski
Leneye
Steamship Office
John Robinson
John Robinson, Jr
Heat Ruins Corn Crops Amid Drought Threats
Chicago dispatch reports the US corn crop, once expected to set a record yield, is seriously threatened by continued drought and high temperatures. Experts warn pastures are dying as Washington issues gloomier outlooks amid hot, dry conditions.
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Chicago
United States
Ald. B. W. Snow
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Ware & Leland
Srop
Clinton
Uncle Joe's Chautauqua Talks Bring Serious Injuries
Rev William John McCaughan former pastor of Third Presbyterian Chicago and his wife were severely burned leaping from an upper window during a fire at a Chautauqua talk They are in critical condition skull fractures reported at a hospital.
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William John McCaughan
Third Presbyterian Church
Chicago
McCaughan
May Street
Budapest
Hungary
Dees
Commission May Suspend Tariffs After Midwest Grain Plea
A Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota rail commissioners conference ended with a telegram from ICC Chairman Knapp. Carriers will meet in Chicago, and unless grain tariff increases in the middle west are postponed to November 1, the tariffs will be suspended.
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St. Paul, Minn
Railroad Commissioners
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Middle Western
El Caney Uprising Alarms Government Races Troops
Havana July 26 The government voices alarm over an insurgent uprising at El Caney and rushes troops to the disaffected district. The insurgents are said to be retreating into the hills as pursuing forces advance from the province.
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Havana
el Caney
Rawn Estate Worth Million Sparks Death Inquiry
Amid resumed Illinois Central car repair hearings, investigators estimate Ira G. Rawn estate at about 2 million while his will leaves all to widow Mrs. Rawn. Chicago reports note opposition to a murder verdict and police guards at Winnetka residence as coroner Hoff man prepares inquest testimony.
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Chicago
Ira G. Rawn
Monon Road
Illnois Central
Thomas Taylor
Rawn
Illinois Central Road
Fizarca
Monon Railroad
Winnetka
Commercial National Bank
H. Greeley
Greeley
Rawo
OWA Official Admits Theft Then Resigns City Council
Cedar Rapids July 26 Councilman Henry S. Keffer head of parks and public property admitted taking 650 dollars from the city, 350 last year and 290 recently. He resigned, the council pooled funds to cover the shortage, and his equity in his home will be used to reimburse the city. No prosecution is expected. The theft traces to forged checks when he was city clerk, leading to a cycle of borrowing that worsened his position.
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Cedar Rapide
Iowa
Henry S. Keffer
Department of Parks and Public Property
Keffer
Miles Sunday
Miners Split Over Peace Pact Court Over Illinois Strike
Iowa miners vote nearly unanimously to loan Illinois strikers over 100000 from relief funds while Illinois miners oppose the Indianapolis outlined settlement as a surrender of gains. Ballots will be mailed from Indianapolis to decide on the compromise amid party attacks and disputed wage provisions.
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Oskaloosa
Iowa
Illinois
John H. Walker
International Board
Grace Lawrence
Walker
International Organization
Indianapolis
T. L. Lewis
Ilinois
Lewis
Prescent Walker
National Executive Board
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River Bulletin
Stace
St. Paul
Prairie du Chien
le Claire
Davenport
Brown
Norris
Garfield
Tariff Commission
Longworth
William McCaughan
Washington
Uncle Joe
United States Steel
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Oklahoma
Missouri
National Weekly
Department of Agriculture
Von
Commission
OWA
Springfield
International Executive Board
Il- Boils
State Executive Board
Peoria
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