Nominating Night at St Louis Ends in Wilson Marshall Victory
The Democratic convention dodged a Friday hoodoo by nominating President Woodrow Wilson and Vice President Thomas Riley Marshall just before midnight. Bryan delivered a landmark pro Wilson speech as Westcott led the final nomination rally, with scenes of banners, music, and tumultuous support filling the Coliseum.
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Virginia
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Missouri Senate
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America
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Kansas
Political Boom Promotes Third Term Idea In St Louis Report
A St Louis story described a political boom surrounding calls for a third term for Grant in 1880. The piece framed the effort as a sweeping movement, likening it to an unstoppable advance.
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St. Louis
Grant
Career milestones of President Wilson detailed timeline
The record traces Woodrow Wilson from birth in Staunton Virginia on December 28 1856 through education at Columbia Davidson Princeton and Johns Hopkins to law practice in Atlanta and academic posts at Bryn Mawr Wesleyan Princeton Tulane Johns Hopkins Yale and Lake Forest. It notes degrees LL D and his rise to Governor of New Jersey and the 1912 presidential nomination and 1913 inauguration with a 1916 renomination.
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Lake Forest University
Tulane University
Johne Hopkins
Yale
New Jersey
United States
St. Louis
Tom Taggart Proves to BSE Convention Rescuer
The Hoosier scion Tom Taggart found time and means to grant every request, steadying troubled waters at the convention and ensuring visitors were cared for despite pressing demands.
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Tom" Taggart
Presidency and Faith Shape Global Politics
In a Christian Science Monitor reflection the presidency and religious influence are examined as they intersect with global diplomacy. Analysts discuss how faith frames decision making and public rhetoric amid shifting alliances and crises.
Monument in the public square questioned by Hast resident
A young Hast resident asks about a nearby monument in the public square, while a doorman explains the object as a landmark. The scene captures a small town inquiry and local curiosity about public memory.
Guards Mobilizing as 100000 Guard Men To Be Used On Border
National guard forces from all states and the District of Columbia are to be mustered into federal service by President Wilson. About 100000 guardsmen expected to respond, to be mobilized for border duty with possible later assignment. General Punston will direct movement to the international line as required. Secretary Baker said troops would guard the border only, with no new invasions into Mexico planned except pursuit of raiders.
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Florida
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Omaha
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Stanton
G. P. Wrightson
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Nebraska
Incom
Congress resumes work on ship purchase bill and civil war widow pensions
The Senate plans a rapid push of the government ship purchase bill with a final hearing for New York interests. The House considers a pension bill granting no less than $20 monthly to Civil War widows and restoring remarried or remarried-divorced widows to prior status, with about $9 million in expenditures projected.
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Floods Drown Four in Joplin Mining Town Losses Mount
A cloudburst in Joplin Missouri floods downtown streets to five feet, drowning four men and causing about 500000 in damage. All district mines are flooded forcing ore production to halt for days while water is pumped from basements and mines.
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US Stance in World Future Debated by Editor
Alfred G. Gardiner argues the future of America and the world hinges on the upcoming presidential election. Canadian troops seize and hold ground near Zillebeke amid heavy shelling. A Senate bill would bar alcohol sales in national parks and forest reserves, including hotels and camps serving guests.
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London
America
Alfred G. Gardiner
Daily News
Lincoln
Europe
Zillebeke
Washington
National Park
Senate
Suffrage Leaders Reject Democratic Platform
Leaders of the woman’s party and the National Woman Suffrage Association denounce the suffrage plank as inadequate and announce they will return to Washington to press for national recognition before Congress adjourns. Miss Ann Martin, chairwoman, says they will give the Democratic Congress one more chance to deliver.
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National Women Suffrage Association
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Mobilization Talks Limit Use of National Guards
Navy and state departments say no new mobilization will release 30 000 regulars for Mexico service unless Congress authorizes and guardsmen volunteer. The shift hinges on old military law until fresh authority is granted under a new law.
National Fire Prevention Day Proposal For October 9
New York October 9 is urged as national fire prevention day by the safety first federation of America fire prevention committee. Darwin P Kingsley chairman to present the appeal to President Wilson after a committee meeting. The group also discussed the first Fourth of July plans.
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Martin H. Glynn
New York
Wilson
Glynn
Safety First Federation of America
Chicago
Darwin P. Kingsley
Officers Elected by Theodore Whitemarsh of New York
The fragment notes officers elected by Theodore Whitemarsh of New York. It states a formal selection process and names the individual leader. No further details are provided in the readable text.
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Theodore‘Whitemarsh
New York
Flag proposal for Vincennes marks Indiana centennial
The Vincennes city council weighs adopting an official flag for Indiana centennial. The design features a red V on blue center symbolizing British rule, a white fleur de lis for French control, 18 white stripes for the 18th state and 48 stripes for the current states.
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Indiana
Indianapolis News
Santos-Dumont’s South America Tour and Achievements
The text notes Alberto Santos-Dumont visiting South American cities for the Pan American aeronautic conference. It cites his birth in Paulo Brazil on July 20 1673 and his early 20th century experiments with dirigibles and airplanes. It mentions yearly aeronautics expenditures over 50 000 dollars for 12 years, a 1901 Paris prize of 250 000 francs, and decorations including chevalier of the Legion of Honor in 1904 and an officer’s cross in 1909.
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South America
Paulo
Brazil
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Wield Pen and Sword in London Authors Club Report
The London Authors Club reports 644 resident members, with 171 in active wartime service. Six have died in action or of wounds and 12 sympathy votes were adopted for members’ sons or brothers on the field. The piece notes the club’s dual use of pen and sword.
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Great Britain
Stella the Ostrich and Bella Ask about an Ideal Husband
Stella struggles to see and digest life while Bella questions what makes an ideal husband. The dialogue contrasts perception and expectations within a domestic scene.
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