Democratic State Convention Opens in Lincoln Amid Ticket Uncertainty
The Lincoln Nebraska convention begins with the Democratic ticket names unsettled as Judge Holcomb wanes and George W. Berge and Geo. L. Loomis contend for fusion support. Rumors say Roosevelt opposition remains, while Bryan’s Senate path is discussed. Heavy cattle hogs and sheep receipts complicate packer plans amid plant strikes.
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Lincoln, Neb
Judge Holcomb
George W. Berge
Lincoln
Geo. L. Loomis
Fremont
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Work Begins At Once On New Cumberland City Townsite Drill
The big No. 9 Keystone drill, owned by Cumberland City Townsite Company, was sold by manager Lewis of Shelby to Doug lass and Smith from Chelsea, I T, and Guthrie, O T. They plan a twelve inch well for the new townsite, start today, and complete it in sixty days barring hindrances, with seven other wells to drill nearby. The buyers, experienced in drilling, anticipate breaking records and earning general satisfaction in the valley.
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Shelby
Douglass
Smith
Chelsea
I. T
Guthrie
O. T
Berland City
Russia Nervous About Potential Defeat at Port Arthur
Reports indicate Russia is anxious over possible loss at Port Arthur and Mukden, reflecting strategic anxiety and concerns about battlefield outcomes in the ongoing conflict.
Porte Accepts Russia on Dardanelles Vessels Passage
Constantinople officials state the Porte has accepted Russia’s assurances on the volunteer fleet passing the Dardanelles. Vessels will carry no arms, fly a commercial flag, and traverse separately at intervals. First ship expected tomorrow.
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Constantinople
Porte
Russia
Dardanelles
Parker Notified Ceremonies At Esopus Today
Parker receives notice of ceremonies held in Esopus today. Officials and residents gather as events proceed, with local authorities confirming the arrangements and participants expected to attend.
Parker Receives Democratic Nomination Notification in Rain
Judge Alton B. Parker is formally notified of his Democratic presidential nomination at Rosemont Esopus in Ulster County New York. Weather soggy as Champ Clark delivers the address, Parker stands in the rain to receive the official letter, amid a large turnout of party leaders and visitors.
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Esopus
N. Y
Ulster County
Democratic Party
Rosemont
New York
Champ Clark
Funerals at Pueblo After Wreck Victims Count Rises
In Pueblo Colorado funeral vehicles were in high demand today as undertakers and liverymen supplied hearses for the wreck victims. The search resumed at daybreak with more bodies identified bringing the total identified dead to seventy one. three remain unidentified and twenty eight are missing. The coroner's jury convened again to continue its inquiry.
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Pueblo
Colo
Miller kills wife and shoots daughter then dies
In Pueblo Colorado on August 10 J W Miller a former smelter shot and killed his wife. He attempted to murder his eldest daughter who escaped with two younger children. He then shot himself dying almost instantly. The Miller family of ten children is left in straightened circumstances.
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Pueblo
Colo
J. W. Miller
Miller
Settlement Steps Outlined in Stock Yards Strike Talks
Chicago Aug 10 The retail dealers association and the market wagon drivers union plan steps toward a settlement of the stock yards strike during a conference, a report reaching the packing house teamsters today says.
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Chicago
Retail Dealers Association
Market Wagon Drivers Union
Packing House Teamsters
Parson G W Reed Heads to National Hospital in Santa Monica
Parson G W Reed departed this morning for Santa Monica California to enter the National Hospital. He was accompanied by his son Kenney Reed to ensure his comfort. Reed has been bedbound for over a year and doctors urged a climate change to aid his health. He remained cheerful and commented that sleeping in the sleeper felt funny like a girl in a bureau drawer.
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Santa Monica
National Hospital
Parson G. W. Reed
California
Kenney Reed
Parson Reed
Jay Cooke Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Gibraltar Island
Put in Bay Ohio August 10. Surrounded by his children grandchildren and great grandchildren Jay Cooke veteran financier celebrated his eighty third birthday in a quiet way today at Gibraltar his magnificent island home in Lake Erie. He is still hale and hearty though not actively engaged in business for many years.
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Put-in-Bay
Jay Cooke
Gibraltar
Lake Erie
Mr. Cooke
Friends Plan Great Session in Toronto Conference
Friends from the United States and Canada gather in Toronto for the biennial general conference of the Seven Yearly Meetings at Massey Music Hall beginning day after tomorrow and lasting one week. Prominent participants include Mayor Thomas Urquhart, Premier G. W. Ross, John William Graham, Dr. O. Edward Janney, Henry W. Wilbur, Rufus M. Jones, and Joseph Swain.
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Thomas Urquhart
Toronto
G. W. Ross
Ontario
John William Graham
Manchester
England
O. Edward Janney
Baltimore
Henry W. Wilbur
New York
Rufus M. Jones
Haverford College
Joseph Swain
Swarthmore College
Corner stone laid for Duluth Masonic Temple
In Duluth Minnesota on August 10 a large gathering witnessed the laying of the corner stone for the new Masonic Temple. A parade of visiting Masons preceded the ceremony. The semi-Doric buff brick and red stone structure is expected to cost about $75,000.
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Duluth
Minn
Father Juvenal Arrives to Lead Roswell Catholic Work
Rev. Father Juvenal O. F. M. of Jemez New Mexico arrives in Roswell to join Rev. Father Herbert O. F. M. in serving local churches and at Carlsbad. Father E Kunkel will transfer to Jemez to assume church duties there.
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Father Juvenal
Father Kunkel
Jemez
New Mexico
Roswell
Carlsbad
Father Herbert
E. Kunkel
Death of Former Premier Waldeck Rousseau in Paris
Paris on August 10 reports the death of former Prime Minister Waldeck Rousseau following an operation this afternoon.
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Paris
Waldeck Rousseau
New south hill school building under way for next term
The south hill project will be ready for the school year start. The Board rents the new building for one year with option to extend four more and three teachers will operate there. Pauley building will not host classes this year due to costs and location.
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South Hill
Pauley
All School Pa
Nancy Boston Dies After Short Illness in Boston
Nancy Boston, daughter of Mrs. Boston, died August 1904 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A Whitebear. The funeral was conducted by Rev. William Reace and interment followed at Southside Cemetery. Steer roping is removed from the New Mexico territorial fair program due to protests by cattle growers over cruelty and loss of cattle.
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Boston
Nancy Boston
William Reace
Southside Cemetery
New Mexico
Albuquerque
Fair Association
Consulate Robbed in Paris High Level Break-In
Paris August 10 Consul General Gowdy arrived at the American consulate to find his private desk forced open and papers ransacked. Several hundred francs were stolen. An attempt to force the large safe was made but did not succeed.
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Paris
France
Gowdy
For Sale Cheap 180 Acres Near Roswell Water Right
Deeded 180 acre property 246 miles from Roswell with government reservoir water rights. Priced at 2500 dollars. See Simpson and DeFreest for details.
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Roswell
Playwright for Congress in White Plains News Brief
A brief item from White Plains New York dated August 10 notes a playwright involved in a congressional matter. The short notice highlights the literary figure’s role and location without further detail.
Business College Plan Pitched in Roswell
W T Phillips travels to Roswell to organize a business college and seeks interested parties. He can be met at Ava E Page’s office tomorrow. He offers $300 for equity in property valued at $2,000. For details call Riverside Heights block standpipe near Major Howell’s residence. 3613
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