Nebraska Democrats Seek Labor Support at Denver Convention
Nebraska's delegation plans to back a New York vice presidential candidate if factions unite. judge Gray is favored for labor votes and a strong anti injunction plank is sought to satisfy Gompers and other labor leaders. Josiah Marvel's visit signals Gray as Bryan's nominee if NY factions fail to unite.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
Denver
New York
Judge Gray
Bryan
Gompers
Josiah Marvel
Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Marvel
Fairview
More Delegates Reach Denver For Democratic Convention
Denver reports indicate few delegates have arrived for the Democratic national convention with most officials arriving just before opening. Hotels are fully booked and the Denver Convention league offers quarters across the city. A Union depot information bureau lists rooms with prices and details for incoming visitors.
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Denver
Chicago
Lincoln
Denver Convention League
League
Bureau of Information
Union Depot
Miss Jean Reid Married in Royal Chapel at St James
London June 24 King Edward and Queen Alexandra approved as Miss Jean Reid daughter of American ambassador Whitelaw Reid wed Hon John Hubert Ward in the chapel royal at St James palace. The ceremony drew royal attendance, a Dorchester House reception, and a large crowd of British society diplomats and Americans in London.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Jean Reid
Whitelaw Reid
England
St. James Palace
John Hubert Ward
Earl of Dudley
Queen Victoria
St. James Square
Dorchester House
Ambassador Reid
Mitchell for Second Place in Indiana Delegates View
W H Everend of Columbus Indiana a tailor at William J Bryans Fairview home says he is 101 for John W Kern for vice president. He argues Mitchell should be named to prove labor support and that Bryan could win Indiana with or without Kern.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. H. Everend
Columbus
Ind
Fairview
William J. Bryan
John W. Kern
John Mitchell
Democratic Party
Kern
Bryan
Indiana
Extension Work Resumed on Harriman Lines
Vice President Mohler announced that extension work resumes at once on the Harriman lines. Crews will start on the Athol Hill cutoff in Colorado and the North Platte river extension from North Platte to Northport. Large gangs of men were dispatched to both sites and will begin immediately.
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Omaha
Mohler
Harriman
Athol Hill
Colorado
North Platte River
North Platte
Northport
Judge Seemingly Favors Thaw Jury Trial In Sanity Case
In White Plains Justice Mills signals likely path to a jury trial for Harry K Thaw on sanity questions. He adjourned the case to July 18 after ordering detention in Poughkeepsie jail and outlined further arguments and affidavits. Thaw’s removal from Matteawan asylum was denied by Justice Dowling stating he is dangerously insane and must be kept under restraint to prevent harm.
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White Plains
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Mills
Supreme Court
Thaw
Poughkeepsie
New York
American Olympic team sails for London from New York
The steamer Philadelphia carried nearly the entire American athletic delegation bound for the London Olympic Games. Crowds lined the pier as brass bands played and thousands saw them off, signaling a strong, representative squad sailing to compete against Europe's best.
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New York
Philadelphia
Europe
London
America
Government Mark to Stay
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson announced the government mark of inspection on oleomargarine must stand after reviewing representations by oleomargarine and fairy interests. The regulation is upheld as the statute admits of only one construction.
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Washington
Wilson
Mexican government battles rebels along northern border
In Mexico City on June 30 reports said internal troubles near Torreon and along the Torreon–Jaral corridor intensified with bandit groups aiding insurgents. 1,500 federal troops reinforced Torreon, 200 reached Juarez, and Chihuahua streets and jails were heavily guarded as Ambassador Creel was recalled to Washington.
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City of
Mexico
Republic
Torreon
Jaral
Juarez
Chihuahua
Ambassador Creel
Washington
United States
Creel
Las Vacos
Falls on Seventh Street Buries Twenty Four Workers
A three story brick and frame building being torn down for a new Miles theater collapsed its roof on Seventh street between Nicollet and Hennepin in Minneapolis. Twenty four men were buried in the ruins. at least five rescued with dangerous injuries and two bodies recovered. Gas pipes ruptured risked asphyxiation for survivors.
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Minneapolis
Seventh Street
Nicollet and
Hennepin Avenues
Miles Theater
U S Monitors Mexican Insurrection Along Northern Border
The state department watches the uprising on Mexico’s northern border and aims to preserve neutrality. Officials consider the international dimension of the crisis and address claims that insurgent propaganda used U S soil as its base.
National Educational Association Opens Forty Sixth Convention
In Cleveland on June 30 more than 50 000 teachers arrived as the National Educational Association began its forty sixth annual convention. The opening council session reviewed committee reports and prepared them for the general sessions. President Charles F. Thwing of Western Reserve University discussed the year’s educational progress. A resolutions committee was appointed.
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Cleveland
National Educational Association
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserve University
Youth Rescues Five From Sinking Sail Boat
Lorain Ohio June 30 a twelve year old boy Leroy le Barron rescued three men and two women from a capsized sail boat in Lake Erie off the harbor. He ferried to shore in a rowboat despite heavy seas and saved the two women just as they were about to lose their grip.
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Lorain
Leroy le Barron
Lake Erie
Women suffragists confront Commons as police guard Caxton Hall
Hundreds of women march to Caxton Hall and the House of Commons demanding immediate women's franchise. A deputation is denied access, police guard the Commons, crowds clash, and several arrests occur amid planned further demonstrations.
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House of Commons
London
Caxton Hall
Asquith
Freight Handlers threaten Chicago strike after wage demand
In Chicago on July 1 the Freight Handlers union, with 2000 members, passed a motion to strike if railroads do not sign a year long wage agreement within 24 hours. The resolution, urged after an attack on railroads by International President P. J. Flannery, could halt much of the citys freight business. If refused, Flannery and the executive board may choose the strike method.
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Chicago
International
P. J. Flannery
Flannery
Chippewas Reach One Million In Bank Deposits
Ashland Wis July 1 For the first time the Chippewa Indians of Northern Wisconsin have a heft of one million dollars on deposit in banks at Ashland Hudson Duluth and Bayfield In addition they hold government claims totaling about $300000 reflecting the gap between wartime payments in greenbacks and their gold value This marks a historic financial milestone for the tribe and its future claims.
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Ashland
Wis
Wisconsin
Hudson
Duluth
Bayfield
Booth & Co Pleads Guilty to Railroad Concessions
Booth and Company a leading fish and oyster firm in the West pleaded guilty in Chicago to accepting concessions from railroad firms. An indictment returned a year ago included several counts. all but one were dismissed. The plea centers on a charge the company received 469 dollars from two Eastern railroads.
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Chicago
A. Booth & Co
Tucker Case Undecided Amid Taft Inaction
Secretary Taft will take no action on the case of Lieutenant Colonel William F. Tucker husband of Mary Logan Tucker. An investigation by Majors Galbraith and West cleared Tucker but details and reports from Chicago the Pacific coast and the Philippines were not released to the parties involved.
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Washington
Taft
William F. Tucker
Mary Logan Tucker
John A. Logan
Pines
Galbraith
Major West
Chicago
Colonel Tucker
West
Tucker
Cyclone Devastates Clinton Minnesota Killing Seven
A cyclone near Ortonville Minnesota destroyed Clinton causing seven deaths eleven serious injuries sixty other injuries and thirty three buildings wiped out. Property losses reach 145000 with a 300 yard by four mile path. A mixed train was derailed as thirteen cars were lifted from the track.
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Ortonville
Minn
Clinton
High Minnesota River Rises, Flood Reaches Homes in Mankato
In Mankato Minnesota on June 27 the Minnesota River rises to a level only exceeded twice since records began. Water floods lower residential streets, submerges several houses, and approaches floors in many more as the river continues to climb slowly.
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Mankato, Minn
Minnesota
Sherman Rests Quietly After Night at Lakeside Hospital
Cleveland June 30 congressman James S Sherman Republican vice presidential nominee had a comfortable night at Lakeside hospital waking with normal temperature pulse and respiration his condition described as improving and normal by doctors
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Cleveland
Lakeside Hospital
James S. Sherman
Nears t loses McClellan declared elected mayor of New York
Justice Lambert directs verdict for Mayor McClellan after a recount shows a near 3,000 plurality. Hearst challenger claims ballot stuffing but no fraud proven. Court ends lengthy recount suit following official returns and poll books presentation.
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McClellan
New York
Justice Lambert
Clarence J. Shearn
Shearn
Hearst
Lambert
Poisoned Ale by Express in Philadelphia Doctor Case
Police probe the death of Dr. William H. Wilson after he drank poisoned ale and died. Authorities suspect foul play linked to his medical practice and a female patient’s relative, with Wilson’s life first deemed natural causes before coroner evidence shifted toward murder.
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Philadelphia
William H. Wilson
Wilson
North Seventh Street
Cornwells
Neutrality measures heighten in border crisis
Washington reports troops ready on both sides of the Northern Mexican border as the Diaz government and the United States coordinate neutrality enforcement. The state department war department and department of justice are united in a government-wide effort to uphold neutrality and swiftly address infractions.
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Washington
Mexico
State Department
War Department
Department of Justice
United States
Sleeping Woman Falls From Moving Train Near Dubuque
Miss Jessie Shilling aged twenty traveling from Chicago to Washington state fell from a passing Burlington train while sleepwalking near Dubuque. Severely injured she survived the unusual accident after trainmen found her unconscious beside the tracks and she was rushed to a nearby hospital.
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Waterloo
Jessie Shilling
Chicago
Washington State
Burlington
Dubuque
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