Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination for President
W. J. Bryan accepted the Democratic nomination in Lincoln with a pledge to govern for the people and ensure justice and shared prosperity. The noon luncheon opened the official program attended by Gov. Sheldon, Mayor Brown, and national committee members, with Republican officials present. The ceremony included a prayer by Rev. Father Nugent, a strong notification speech by Mr. Clayton, and a rousing reception as Bryan and Kern left for a public reception at the capitol.
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Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
United States
Committee of
Bryan
Kern
Sheldon
National Committee
Brown
Capitol
Gov. Sheldon
F. W. Brown
Committee On
Norman Mack
John F. Nugent
Des Moines
Clayton
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Clayton
Chisago Conspirators Convicted
In Chicago Judge Windes presided as Moses D. Brown Austin F Kelley and Ruth E McLaughlin were found guilty by a jury of conspiracy to murder Annie M Nolain. Kelley and McLaughlin received indeterminate prison terms while Brown paid a $1000 fine.
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Chisago
Chicago
Moses D. Brown
Austin
F. Kelley
Ruth E. Mce‘Laughlin
Annie M. Nolain
Windes
Kelley
Miss. McLaughlin
Rosewater Defeated in Nebraska Fusion Battle
Lincoln Neb National Committee confirms Secretary of State George C Junkin rules that Sophius Noble of the Second district may appear on the primary ballot as a candidate for both the Populist and Democratic tickets, blocking Victor Rosewater from fusion defeat.
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Rosewater
Lincoln
Neb
National Committee
Victor Rosewater
Republican
Fusion
Nebraska
Geo. C. Junkin
Sophius Noble
Second
Negroes Shoot Oklahoma Officers Ambush in Lincoln County
Sheriff L. E. Marston and Deputy Charles Parker were ambushed by a 16 man Black crowd in a Negro neighborhood near Chandler Oklahoma while driving in a buggy. Both officers were shot with reports of a negro killed and another fatally wounded as the shooting ended.
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Oklahoma
Chandler
L. E. Marston
Charles Parker
Lincoln County
American Schooner Dictator Seized In Nova Scotia
The American fishing schooner Dictator under Captain Wilde was seized in Liverpool Nova Scotia on Thursday for alleged violation of Canadian customs regulations.
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Liverpool
N. S
Wilde
Canvass Costs Show Large GOP Campaigns
Topeka Kansas Cyrus Leland says his governor nomination bid cost just over 6000 with 2000 spent on postage printing and travel. J N Dolley reports W R Stubbs spent 3713, claiming less than Bristow, detailing stamps, rent, labor travel and printing as major items.
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Topeka
Kan
Cyrus Leland
Mr. Leland
Stubbs
W. R. Stubbs
Senator Long
J. N. Dolley
Mr. Bristow
No Cut in Grain Rates Sparks War on Rails
The Chicago Great Western railroad withdrew its previously filed notice of grain rate cuts. The proposed tariffs would have set equalized rates Omaha to St Paul and Omaha to Chicago, a move seen as likely to trigger a nationwide rate war among carriers.
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Chicago
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Omaha
St. Paul
Aged resident dies by own action in Missouri river
Sedalia Missouri reports the death by own action of Charles Mathew Kelly an elderly insurance and real estate operator from Sweet Springs. He drowned in the Blackwater River on Thursday after a period of poor health and suspected mental distress. A pioneer figure in the town, about 65 years old.
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Sedalia
Charles Mathew Kelly
Sweet Springs
Blackwater
Two Army Officers Die In San Francisco Runabout Crash
Sergt May A. H. Belyea and Master Electrician Sergt C H Jones, attached to the Presidio forces, were killed Thursday night when their car was crushed between two oncoming vehicles at Market Street and Van Ness Avenue.
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San Francisco
Cal
May A. H. Belyea
C. H. Jones
Presidio
Market Street
van Ness Avenue
Hill Held for Murder in Coffeyville Killing
William Hill, accused of fatally shooting David Alexander late Friday night in Coffeyville, Kansas, was held for trial at the October term. Bond set at 10000 dollars could not be posted. Hill remains in jail awaiting trial with a defense based on the unwritten law.
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Hill
Coffeyville
Kan
William Hill
David Alexander
Reward Offered for Kansas Murderer Thomas Money
Gov Hoch announced a $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of Thomas Money of Horton Brown county for the murder of B Grewell an elderly man. Other rewards raised the total to $600.
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Kansas
Topeka
Kan
Hoch
Thomas Money
Horton
Brown County
B. Grewell
Four Chicago People Drown in Wisconsin River Capsize
Four Chicago residents drown when a pleasure launch capsized on the Wisconsin River Thursday afternoon near Milwaukee. The victims named include Miss Mabel Ward Mrs W G Heath and her son and HE G Pfeiffer.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Oiver
Mabel Ward
W. G. Heath and Son
HE. G. Pfeiffer
Ambassador John W. Riddle Undergoes Pleural Fluid Removal
A slight operation was performed Thursday on American Ambassador John W. Riddle in Kislovodsk Russia to remove fluid collected after a recent pleurisy attack.
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Kislovodsk
Russia
John W. Riddle
International Typographical Union to Meet in St Joseph
Delegates chose St Joseph Missouri for the next convention with 172 votes to Minneapolis 51 and Seattle 31. The decision followed discussions at the current gathering in Boston.
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St. Joseph
Boston
Mass
International Typographical Union
Minneapolis
Seattle
Missourian Shot From Ambush Near St. Joseph
Walter Martin a young farmer was shot and likely fatally injured Wednesday night while driving alone on a country road eight miles northeast of St Joseph. He was shot from ambush and remained in critical condition.
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St. Joseph
Walter Martin
Here
Martin
Eagles Parade Draws North American Fraternal Members
Twelve thousand Fraternal Order of Eagles members from across North America parade through Seattle streets on Thursday, demonstrating unity and pageantry in the city.
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Seattle
Wash
Order of Eagles S
North America
Accidental Shooting Kills Two 16 Year Olds in Oklahoma City
An accidental shooting in Oklahoma City leaves John A. Krum bolz of Detroit and Andrew Tarsney, both 16, dead on Thursday evening.
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Oklahoma City
John A. Krumbolz
Detroit
Mich
Andrew Tarsney
Drowned Man in Smoky Hill River Near Enterprise Kansas
William A. Hinz 21 of Milwaukee Wisconsin drowned Thursday evening while bathing in the Smoky Hill river at Smoky Hill enterprise Kansas. He was found by bystanders and burial arrangements are pending.
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Smoky Hil Enterprise
Kan
William A. Hinz
Milwaukee
Wis
Smoky Hill River
Quick Method for Cleaning Bee Separators
E F Atwater shares a rapid, practical technique for cleaning bee separators used in large scale comb honey production. The plan uses a cleated board, end recesses to hold separators, and a drawing knife to remove propolis, enabling faster work and leaving separators in like new condition.
Fertility and Hatchability of Eggs in Poultry Stock
Officials from the Department of Agriculture report factors affecting egg fertility and hatchability. Warm quarters and overfeeding reduce fertility. proper handling, incubation, and vigorous parent stock improve hatch rates. Fertile eggs may not always hatch if vitality is low.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Rhode Island
Survival of the Fittest I in Poultry Breeding
A farmer urges culling weak chicks at hatch and surplus cockerels at winter to keep strong, vigorous stock. He cites a world renowned breeder who pins weaklings and uses only the best for foundation birds, warning excess roosters harm layer performance and profitability.
Remedy for scaly legs in fowls recommended by Farmers' Voice
A remedy for scaly legs in fowls is advised using coal oil mixed with lard or kerosene alone. The cure targets a parasitic condition that causes thick scales and possible lameness, with daily applications for a week plus disinfecting poultry houses and roosts.
Pen For Small Chickens Feeds Young Flocks Safely
An illustrated sketch shows a compact laying pen design for rearing chicks. The device combines a feeding trough with barriers to prevent older birds from bullying younger flockmates, promoting orderly feeding.
Portable poultry pen described by Prairie Farmer correspondent
A correspondent explains a simple four by four foot poultry pen using four foot high picket stakes and a light wire woven around the top. The setup demonstrates how a single picket can be removed to show adjustability. The pen also serves to confine hens with poults as needed early in the season.
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Prairie Farmer
No Chance to Banko Him In Prayer Meeting
The revival speaker Billy Sunday in Sharon Pennsylvania warns youths against bad company. He recalls a farmer who met a small country boy carrying a heavy burlap bag, and the boy orders the man away, threatening to call a cop if challenged.
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Billy
Sharon
Poor Man Seeks Food Aid Amid Panic
A distressed traveler explains to a lady that the financial panic has left along the route too many people unable to provide for themselves, forcing them to seek free meals as hardship deepens.
Henpecked Husband Outsmarts Wife in Stray Story
In Stray Stories, Happy Man portrays a scene where Mrs. Henpeck obsesses over a husband who ignores her. The piece humorously questions how the lucky man keeps control and avoids domestic strife.
Red Cross Ball Blue Sold at Leading Grocers
Good Housekeepers urged to use Red Cross Ball Blue with the slogan Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue and it could be found at leading grocers for five cents.
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Red Cross
Allen's Foot House Ad Promises Relief for Aches
An old newspaper ad touts Allen's Foot House offering coins and bunions relief with a 25 cent price at all druggists. It echoes a moral line about truth attributed to Ruskin.
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Allen
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E. F. Atwater
Ruskin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia FE. Pinkham
Lydia E
Pinkham
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