Crowd cheers Bryan as convention opens in St Louis
A huge ovation greeted William Jennings Bryan at the start of today's sessions in St Louis. Delegates waved banners from many states and joined in national airs as Bryan arrived at 2:10 pm. The day's business included votes on Philippine representation and Bryan's minority report on the Hopkins case.
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ST. Louis
Convention Hall
Bryan
New York
Delaware
Indiana
Nebraska
South Dakota
Arizona
Massachusetts
Williams
Rhode Island
Georgia
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Mic
Ibods Island
Connecticut
Jersey
Mississippi
Tennessee
Parker
Maryland
Grady
Philippines
United States
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Illinois
District of Columbia
Iowa
State Committee of Minors
John P. Hopkins
Hopkins
Hopkine
Pereamaut Orgnatention Sapertes Permanent Organ
Champ Clark
Platform Deliberations Push Conservative GOP Planks
St Louis July 7 The resolutions sub committee resumes work to complete a platform that will be strictly conservative and presented to the full committee for endorsement. Petitions from the Cattle Raisers Association and 16 000 signatures from ex Senator Towne demand new measures on inter state freight, Philippines independence, irrigation, and direct senate elections. James Fullerton Montana calls for impeachment of Roosevelt over Yellowstone Park sales and superintendent removal.
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King David
Chicago
Lodge
Fathers of the Republic
Roosevelt
Louis XIV
ST. Louis
Cattle Taksers’ Association
Towne
Philippines
Territories
United States
James Fullerton
Montana
Yellowstone Park
Piicher
Convention Crowd Hails Bryan as Heady Demonstration Grows
Report describes a large crowd at the convention with a striking figure from Mexico. The boomer calls and state standards gathered around Bryan as he neared the platform at 2:27. Williams opened the session and the roar continued, with Heckham invited but silent amid disorder.
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Ryan
Colorado
Indiana
Bryan
Chicago
Williams
Gov
Heckham
Kentucky
Herkham
Parker faction faces night session on nominations
In St Louis July 7 the platform subcommittee met from 1:30 to 2:00 PM and is to report to the full committee at 5 PM. Reportedly the Parker group may oppose adjournment until nominations are completed, signaling a possible late session tonight.
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ST. Lou
Civil Service Committee to Discuss City Salaries
The adjourned civil service and salaries committee meeting will review raising city employee salaries. Comptroller Riplinger is to present a detailed report on the financial implications of the proposal.
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Civil Service and Salaries Committee
Riplinger
Crandalls Again in Divorce War Over Truths and Claims
A wife, Anna Crandall of Ballard, denounces rumors as false and vows she has only one legal husband. Crandall of Portland Transfer contests paternity and alleges her infidelity and insanity as he reopens his divorce suit amid conflicting marriage records. Also, Dr C S Phillips reports finding a rattlesnake in Prosser bed last night.
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E J. Crandall
Mr&. Crandall
Ballard
the Star
J. Crandall
Portland Transfer Company
Anna Crandall
Crandall
Crandalls
Prosser
Wash
Phillips
Woman 74 Hangs Self in Davenport Home
Theresa Wagner, 74, died at her Davenport residence on Tuesday morning after tying an apron string to a bedpost and a noose about her neck. Authorities report family troubles as a likely motive.
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Davenport
Wash
Theresa Wagner
Free Employment Office a Failure in Seattle Report
The Seattle free public employment office, once praised, is now criticized for not meeting city labor needs at Cedar Lake and the city lighting plant. City officials acknowledge reliance on private agencies to secure timely workers, with private firms claiming bias and better reliability. Laborers report paying fees to Crawford's agency for city work while the public office lags.
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Seattle
Board of Works
Thomson
Jobe
Cedar Lake
Crawford
Grout
Concene
Hbome
Gene O'Rourke
City Fighting
O'Rourke
Engineer Shotwell
Shotwell
Pete Gil
Gill
Main Street
Fey Denies Charge in Insanity Case
G W Fey umbrella maker and repairer arraigned in Superior Court on insanity charge by landlord H C Eversole who says Fey threatened to shoot him over a store lease. Fey denies the charge and requests a jury trial. Colfax reports W Nicholas fell and broke several ribs after a stairs accident. face bleeding. hospitalized.
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G. W. Fey
First Avenue
Columbia Street
Superior Court
H. C. Eversole
Colfax, Wash
W. Nicholas
Big Cleanup on the Immachuck Mining District Report
Nome reports from the Tamachuck area indicate a $100000 gold dust cleanup after winter work and a strong summer season. McLennan and Solomon note Milroy brothers claim cleanups between 30000 and 60000 with Hank Fries earning 54000 from 2700 buckets, while Kugrok district also shows promise.
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Nome
Tamachuck
Theodore Solomon
L. 8
McLennan
MecLennnan
Inmachuk
Candle Creek
Milroy Brothers
Hank Fries
Charles Smith
Discovery
Kugrok
Microscope Reveals Traces of Gunpowder in Mrs Niech Case
Coroner Hoye declares skin near the wound shows powder burns from close range while police doubt murder theory. Eyewitness variance at inquest, questioned revolver, and uncertainty over a gun, with jealousy cited as a motive. Mrs Niech buried as defense funds come from the three women once detained.
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Pass Dsire
Mra
N. Niesch
Hoye
Nieech
Louis Dean
Frank Roberts
Frankie Newton
Roberts
Newton
Delaney
Dean
Little Parts House
Bonney-Watson Company
Niesch
Burglar Attempts Robbery On Pike Street Stores
Shortly after 3 am a burglar tried to break into J. G. Love grocery at 607 Pike Street and fled when a resident upstairs shouted. A similar attempt at Williams' Butter Store next door at 609 Pike Street was thwarted. police were alerted in both cases.
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J. G. Love
Pike Street
Williams
Hull Sound Fireboat Repairs Pending Board Review
The board of public works delays the fireboat decision until next Saturday. Archited McAllister will not finish his inspection report of Snoqualmie's bull by then. Water Superintendent Youngs and Street Superintendent Walters examined the vessel yesterday and hint repairs will proceed as planned. Hull in good condition. machinery repair bids open Saturday.
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Board of Public Works
Archited
McAllister
Youngs
Walters
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