Bryan setback prompts Lincoln plan shock rumor
A column notes Bryan faced two defeats and may be urged to lead the 1968 campaign. Lincoln's mayor proposes notifying Denver delegates of a Bryan leadership twist, warning of sudden shock if Bryan is chosen. The piece also mocks a left‑side driving penalty and lampoons local crime and civic notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Selah
Mayor Brown
Lincoln
Denver
William J. Bryan
Fairview
Che Ieader
Chicago
Bryan and His Word In 19s Debate On Repeats
The article recounts Mr. Bryan facing pressure after a defeat and a promise to quit, noting a telegram sent to Kansan city friends claiming he should not be asked again for the presidency. It discusses the grounds for a third bid and the party’s potential response.
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Pim
Bryan
Baye
Kansay City
Denver
A Trick With Dollars Unravels in Boston Bank Plot
Bailey Harrow and John Farnsworth scheme to cash a forged $4,700 check tied to a Gorham deal. Hartzell’s letter and Bob Farnsworth’s forged endorsement surface as detective Kneeland links the crime to Farnsworth’s private room. Miss Clarendon confirms Bob’s writing, exposing the family forgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Harrow
John Tarnaworth
John Farnsworth
Bailey Harrow
Bailey
Farnsworth
Torre
Batley
Hartzell
Worth
Peter
Moses
Farmeworth
Gorham
Fameworth
Fernsworth
Miss Clarendon
Gertie
Bob
Fareworth
Paresworth
West
Boston
Farnasworth
Lim
Rob
Faornesworth
Hig
Pittsfield
Farmworth
Meath
Hartzel
Barnsworth
Hartwell
Harteell
Farnaworth
Farneworth
James Kneeland
Pernisworth
Enegland
Hartzen
Knee
Ochecka
Knee Jend
Wertzell
Kneeland
Ald Ariebeeh
Mize Clarendon
Robert Barneworth
Tve
Forged Check Scheme Exposed in Telegraph Fraud
In a tense confrontation, Kneeland accuses Farnsworth of forging Hartzell's check using a familiar pen. Bailey Harrow admits involvement in a scheme with mining shares and telegraph money transfers. Miss Clarendon denounces Farnsworth, vows to marry an honest man, and plans to move to Pittsfield.
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Kneeland
Fernsworth
Robert Farnsworth
Hartzell
Painsworth
Holt
Farnsworth
Bearer
Misa Clarendon
Bailey Harrow
Jordan & Co
Jordan
Farnaworth
Telegraph Office
Bailey
Jacob Hartsell
Clarks Halley
Farpsworth
Batley
Elso
Hart- Bell
Farmaworth
Mies Clarendon
This Date in History May 5 highlights events and births
A dated collage notes events from 1108 death of Peter the Hermit to 1904 Benjamin Winchell birthplace and career. It lists battles, city siting as capital, explorations, political trials, and a hospital recovery. Includes long snippets about Rockefeller, Dunsmuir, and Winchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter the Hermit
Peter the Great
Russia
Charles XII
Sweden
Putlova
Fairfield
Conn
Washington
United States
John D. Rockefeller
Richford
N.Y
James Dunsiair
British Columbia
Fort Judson
Mississinpi
Amésr
Afghanistan
Lisbon
Vasco da Gama
Indies
Schmitz
San Francisco
Benjamin L. Winchell
Benjamin la Fon Winchell
Rock Island Railroad System
Afnes
Palmyra
Burlington
Hannihal
Atchison & Nebraska Railroad
Atchison, Kan
Kaasas City
Ft. Scot & Memphis
Kansas City
Union Pacific, Denver & Gulf Railroad
Denver
Hea
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Reid Ward Wedding Ends With Royal Congratulations
In a London wedding at the Chapel Royal BS James palace Miss Jean Reid daughter of Whitelaw Held American ambassador to England marries Hon John Hubert Ward equerry in waiting to King Edward. A grouping of young bridesmaids sparked amusement as they sought favors and to see the king. The ceremony concluded with the queen kissing the bride and King Edward jokingly offering best wishes to the groom.
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Amartecarr
Jéan Reid
Whitelaw Held
England
John Hubert Ward
Edward
Chapel Royal
BS James' Palace
London
Lttle
Ona
Weiverton
Misa Crocker
Cyril Ward
Ittle Periner
Ralfery
Johnny
Chair for Taet at Philadelphia Trades School Gift to Taft
A carved solid oak chair produced by Philadelphia Trades School pupils arrives as a gift for presidential candidate William Howard Taft. The chair, four feet wide and deeply fashioned without nails, shows P I initials and a perfect fit among sections. Shipping plans await but a presentation to the war secretary is anticipated with signatures from the principal and pupils.
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Philadelphia “Trades’ School
Phildelphia Trades School No
J& Morris
Beneroim Pros
William HL. Taft
Wiliam O
Guarateed
Plana
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Waterloo Reporter
Matt Parrott & Sons
Waterloo
Jews
I. G. Parrott
Public Ed
Careag
Iowa
Corn Belt
Prince Helle
Mme, Anna
Helie
W. D. Lee
Toledo
Waterloo Daily Reporter
Ame Improvement Working Fund
Matt Parrott
Alty
Sona
Ife
AMES
National Speech Arts Association
Oak Park
Illinois
A. M. NeWens
Iowa State College
Newens
Town State College
Hall
F. J. Cheney
F. Do. Cheney
Taleda
Drruggints
Hodges
Panama
New York
Harry F. Hodges
Isthmian Canal Commission
Gaunt Zone
William Howard Taft
Ohio
James 5. Sherman
William B. Allison
Dubuque County
Thomas T. Anderson
Warren County
John T. Anundson
Cerro Gordo County
B. F. Carroll
Davis County
Geo. W. Clarke
Dallas County
W. C. Hayward
Scott County
John L. Bleakly
Ida County
W. W. Morrow
Union County
H.W. Byers
Shelby County
John F. Riggs
Keokuk County
Supreme Court
H. J. Bosquet
Marion County
Nathaniel 5
Silas M. Whaver
Hardin County
Scott M. Ladd
O'Brien County
Charles E. Pickett
Guy 4
Feely
J.J. Rainbow
Mr. Vernon
Frank. T. Bentley
East Waterloo
M. Bentley
Frank M. Shores
Charles H. Flummar
Cedar Falls
Wirt P. Hoxie
Harry A. Moore
JP. Kieffer
C. A. Waterbury
Watertoo
Stogalariyough
Pitts Geld
Auly
Marie Witty
Liffithia
Reid-Ward
Arma
Colverin
Fone Chemical
Minton
Lidlea
Budge Pdarrela
Dorothy
Harper‘s
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