Opening Session of Democratic National Convention
Denver July 8 The Democratic national convention opened with 12 000 in the Audi torium amid strong demonstrations for Bryan and party idols. Temporary Chairman Theodore A Bell spoke after prayer by Bishop John J Keane and the convention elected officers and adopted resolutions of respect to Grover Cleveland.
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Denver
Bryan
Taggart
National Committee
J. J. Keane
Cheyenne
Wyo
Theodore A. Bell
California
Grover Cléveland
Thor Taggart
National Chaittee
Democratic National Committee
United States
John J. Keane
Wyoming
Tam
Sonvention
Theodore A.‘ Bell
Urey Woodson
Blanchard
Louisiana
Ellison
Virginia
Ollie James
Kentucky
Bell
Omaha Lawyers Spotlight Bryan Name at Democratic National Convention
Delegates erupt in applause as Omaha lawyer Mr. Bell attacks Republican pledges and Bryan reference. Parker and Dunn resolutions move through. The convention adjourns after adopting the Nebraska resolution honoring Grover Cleveland and resolving on memorial actions.
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Bell
United States
Bryan
New York
Ilifois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Far West
Gorelina
Vermont
Republican Party
Mr. Bell
I. J. Dunn
Omaha
Grover Cleveland
Friends
Cleveland
Charles Bryan
Dunn
Parker
Democratic Party
Judge Parker
Nebraska
Bryan Kern meet as Thaw jury trial delayed to September
In Lincoln July 14 Democratic nominees Bryan and Kern met at Fairview with labor leaders Gompers Morrison and others and pledged heavy labor support for the November vote. In White Plains July 14 Thaw's bid for a jury trial on his mental condition was postponed to September with custody to Dutchess County and a Sept 21 appearance.
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
J. W. Kern
Fairview
Mr. Bryan
A. §. Jackson
State Central Committee
Indiana
Abraham Simmons
Hoosier State
John E. Osborne
Indiana State Central Committee
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Frank Morrison
Federation
James Duncan
Bryan
Gompers
Kern
Mark A. Walsi
Clinton
M. V. Gannon
Davenport
Sun
White Plains
N. Y
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Court of
Westchester County
Misby Thaw
Jerome
New York
Thaw
Chanler
Dutchess County
Poughkeepsie
Mills
Morschauser
Justice Mills
Turbiner Lusitania Sets Atlantic Long Distance Record
New York reports Lusitania arrives at Sandy Hook lightship after crossing 2891 miles in 4 days 19 hours 36 minutes, shaving 39 minutes from the previous record.
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New York
Atlantic
Swift
Lusitania
Sandy Hook
Railroads See Broad Trade Improvement With Car Demand Rising
Indications point to a rapid return of formal business conditions across trade for July in Cleveland. Rail road managers report a sharp rise in demand for freight cars, except possibly for steel and iron, with officials predicting a market surge as railroads start buying material again. Grand Chief Engineer Stone notes improved railroad business nationwide.
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Cleveland
Stone
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Murphy's Prediction After Denver Democratic Meet
New York July 14 Charles F Murphy Tammany leader and friends return from the Denver convention. Murphy says the Democratic ticket has a good chance to carry New York state this year. Upstate leaders report bright outlook and Middle West support for Bryan and Kern. Littleton describes a cordial Lincoln greeting.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Denver
Murphy
New York State
Upstate
West
Middle West
Bryan
Kern
Lincoln
Martin W. Littleton
Farmer Kills Sister Then Takes His Own Life
Minot North Dakota July 14 a farmer living near Donnybrook John Bruhn killed his sister Miss Rose Bruhn who resided with him and then commit suicide. The motive is unknown and the trio had lived harmoniously with their mother for about seven years. The tragedy was first discovered by the mother nearby.
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Minot
N. D
John Bruhn
Donnybrook
Rose Bruhn
Honolulu Prepares to Welcome Atlantic Battle Fleet
Honolulu reports complete arrangements for entertaining the Atlantic battle ship fleet. The city unites across races to extend a cordial welcome to officers and men, with the entire week devoted to elaborate preparations for the armada’s arrival.
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Honolulu
Marines in Panama to return home urged by Ellicott
General Ellicott and Secretary Wright discuss bringing marines in Panama back to the United States due to climate conditions. Officials say a force of up to 400 should remain from the current 1,200, with further Navy Department talks planned for early redeployment.
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Washington
General Ellicott
Marine Corps
Wright
Panama
Navy Department
Tragedy on City Bridge As Woman and Daughter Killed
Mrs Peter Smith was instantly killed and her daughter Mae eleven fatally injured when struck by a Wisconsin Central passenger train on a railroad bridge at Twenty ninth street and Hoyline avenue. They were crossing the bridge and stepped into the train’s path while trying to avoid a freight train.
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Hicago
Peter Smith
Mae
Wisconsin Central
Twenty-ninth Street
Hoyline Avenue
Americans Satisfied At First Olympic Championship Day
London July 14 The American team reports satisfaction with day one results at the fifth revival Olympic championship games at the Stadium. J P Sullivan and Melvin W Sheppard of the Irish American Athletic club advanced to the final heat of the 1500 meters.
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London
J. P. Sullivan
Melvin W. Sheppard
New York Group to Fight 10 Percent Freight Rate Increase
The Manufacturers' Association of New York will appeal to the Interstate Commerce Commission to block a proposed 10 percent rise in freight rates. If enacted the association will argue the hike is discriminatory and unjust.
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New York
Interstate Comme Commission
Manufacturers’ Association of New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
No Shortage of Workmen in Alabama Mines
Birmingham July 14 coal mines operated by furnace and commercial companies in Alabama not recognizing the union started up as usual. No noticeable shortage of men at work yet from the outside.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
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