Kern Accepts Democratic Nomination for Vice Presidency
In Indianapolis crowds greet John W. Kern as he accepts the Democratic nomination and denounces Republican monopoly push. Theodore A. Bell delivers Kern’s notification, while Bryan closes the day with a trust speech and rebukes the GOP platform.
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Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Democratic Party
Kern
Bryan
Theodore A. Bell
California
Denver
Bell
Tke
Indiana
Death of German Ambassador von Sternberg in Heidelberg
Baron Speck von Sternberg died in the Hotel Victoria Heidelberg at fifty six after lung inflammation. He had been in Washington a friend to President Roosevelt and officials and formed a close bond with Miss Lillian Langham of Louisville whom he later married.
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Heidelberg
Germany
Baron Speck von Sternberg
United States
Victoria
Lillian May Langham
Louisville
von Sternberg
Washington
Ambassador von Sternberg
State Department
Baron Sternberg
Roosevelt
Atlee
Gifford Pinchot
Forester
Baron von Sternberg
Baron von
Mr. Roosevelt
America
White House
Severe Earth Tremors Felt in Virginia Counties
Several strong earth tremors were felt across Powhatan Amelia and Chesterfield counties near Richmond Virginia on August 25 triggering concern among residents and officials.
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Richmond
Powhattan
Amelia
Chesterfield Counties
Sydney Lights Up for American Visitors Illusionary Welcome
Sydney hosts a grand welcome for American officers and fleet with city, harbor, and public buildings illuminated. Governor Sir Harry Rawson hosts a state banquet for over a thousand guests at the town hall while premier Charles G Wade presides, and theater parties honor naval officers.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Harry Rawson
Town Hall
Charles G Wade
Lynching Talked Of at Camp Emmett Crawford
Report from Laramie Wyoming on August 24 details authorities at Camp Emmett Crawford guarding 26 artillerymen accused of assaulting and robing a young woman. The prisoner group is chained and under guard to avert mob violence amid strong local sentiment.
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Laramie
Wyo
Emmett Crawford
Twenty-first Regiment
Fitzgerald Arraigned on Federal Charge in $173000 Theft
G W Fitzgerald, arrested in Chicago on charges of stealing 173000 in US funds from Assistant Treasurer William Boldenweck on Feb 20, 1907, was admitted to bail. The examination was postponed to Aug 31 for more evidence as federal authorities declined to join the prosecution unless new proof emerges. He claimed the money came from speculation and described his assets and investments.
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Chicago
C. W. Fitzgerald
United States
William Boldenweck
Chetlain
Anr
Fitzgerald
United States District Attorney's Office
United States District Attorney
Davis
Russia Warns the Shah Over Persian unrest
In Teheran August 21 Russia quietly presses influence after parliament's dissolution. Minister Hartwig advised the shah to curb Sheik Fazlulla who urges fanatic speeches and a general strike at the next elections. The shah bans Fazlulla under threat of severe punishment.
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Teheran
Persia
M. Hartwig
Sheik Fazlulla
Dzhami
Fazlulla
Italians Fight Hindus At Tacoma Yards Over Strikers
In Tacoma on August 24 Italian laborers clashed with Hindu strike breakers in Northern Pacific yards. Italians armed with stones and clubs fought Hindus who fired back, injuring a Hindu and injuring the track foreman. Italians complain of lower pay and broken transportation promises, while the striker leader warns Hindus must defend themselves if they stay.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific Railroad
St. Paul
Prohibition Candidate Chafin Tours Minneapolis
Eugene W. Chafin spent a strenuous day in Minneapolis with a 10:30 a.m. reception. He spoke five times at open air meetings in the flour mill district and on Newspaper row, then addressed the East Side Commercial club.
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Minneapolis
Eugene W. Chafin
East Side Commercial Club
Hains Brothers Face Court Over Bayside Killing
Captain Peter C. Hains and his brother T Jenkins Hains appeared in Long Island City magistrate court charged in the killing of William EB Annis at Bayside Yacht Club. The arraignment was postponed to next Friday by agreement with the district attorney. Captain Hains showed signs of strain from a week in confinement while his brother remained calm.
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New York
Peter C. Hains
T. Jenkins Hains
Long Island City
William EB. Annis
Bayside Yacht Club
Hains
United States Army
Navy Pacific fleet sails from San Francisco on Hawaii Samoa voyage
Seven cruisers and seven destroyers of the Pacific fleet depart from the Golden Gate led by Rear Admiral W. T. Swinburn, with the battleship West Virginia and escort vessels sailing toward Hawaii and Samoa in bright blue waters. The line of torpedo craft contrasts with the larger cruisers as the task force heads southeast.
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San Francisco
West Virginia
W. T. Swinborn
Preble
Pacific Fleet
Golden Gate
Hawaii
Samoa
Maryland
Stewart
Pennsylvania
Perry
Hopkins
California
Judge Hal lam rules Minnesota collects tax on telegraph firm
Judge Oscar Hallam holds the state entitled to 40 564 07 in back taxes from 1900 to 1905 against Western Union Telegraph Company. The company disputed the 1 000 000 valuation as excessive, leading to underpayment over five years.
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St. Paul
Oscar Hallam
Minnesota
Western Union Telegraph Company
Great Lakes Freighters Resume Duty Amid Rising Ore Trade
Five large lake freighters idle since navigation opened have entered service in Duluth as ore shipping activity increases. United States Steel corp boosts cargoes offering independent boats a chance for grain trade to start within days. Vessel men predict a strong lakes trade.
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Duluth
United States Steel Corporation
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