Emergency food relief for hungry East Side children
New York officials organize two kitchens on the East Side to feed hundreds of hungry children found to be without food for two days. Teachers and charities join a drive funding meals of soup, eggs, milk, rolls, and butter amid reports of fainting in classrooms.
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New York
East Side
Jack Witood
Isidore M. Levy
Mr. Levy
Association For
United Hebrew Charities
Lower East Side
Julia Richman
Democrats Split Across Conventions In Idaho And Baltimore
Idaho Democrats clash in twin conventions over the Mormon question amid threats of bloodshed as factions claim regular status. Baltimore delegates to Denver are chosen without explicit instruction to support Bryan, leaving a mixed slate and confusion at the national convention. Iowa nominating results promise Allison’s Senate victory, with GOP choices for governor and lieutenant governor shaping a strong ticket. Arkansas calls for statewide prohibition, while Louisiana indorses Bryan but sends an uninstructed delegation. Open shop victory noted in La Crosse after wartime labor tensions.
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Twin Falls
Idaho
Democratic Party of
Denver
Dubois
Bryan
Baltimore
William J. Bryan
Allison
Des Moines
Iowa
William B. Allison
United States Senate
B. F. Carroll
Warren Garst
George W. Clarke
B. Murphy
J. F. Riggs
Cummins
Dubuque
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
W. J. Bryan
Plumber Unions and Firms Clash Spark Street Attacks
The dispute between plumbing firms and local trades unions erupted into violence as several non union plumbers were assaulted on city streets amid rising tensions and protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades
Postmaster General Announces Two Cent Letter Rate to Britain
Postmaster General Meyer revealed an agreement with Britain to set letter postage at two cents per ounce, effective October 1, affecting the United States and Great Britain and Ireland. Sydney Buxton confirmed the British announcement in Parliament. Meyer expects the rate cut to boost revenue and promote freer trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postminster
Meyer
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Sydney Buxton
House of Commons
England
Roosevelt
Universal Postal Union
Panama
Canada
United Kingdom
Roosevelt Averts Serious Fall Riding New Horse in Rock Creek
President Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt rode in Rock Creek park when a young horse reared twice and fell backward into a shallow, rocky creek. The president escaped injury by leaping clear as the creature turned away. Witnesses were alarmed, but the president pressed on with his ride, undeterred by the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Rock Creek Park
White House
South in tribute to Davis hundredth birthday observed
New Orleans marked the 100th anniversary of Jefferson Davis with ceremonies across the South varying from holidays to school closures. Louisiana declared a legal holiday and dedicated the Auburn Park site for a Davis memory monument with addresses by veterans and thousands of children in patriotic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
South
Jefferson Davis
Florida
Georgia
Alan
Mississippi
Tennessee
Texas
South Carolina
Louisiana
Virginia
Davis
Auburn Park Commission
Officials halt Gunness probe in Laporte Indiana
Laporte county commissioners block further Gunness case investigation. They say 5000 dollars set aside to pay for producing Mrs Gunness alive, not for inquiry, hindering Sheriff Smutzer. Belmont gravely ill with appendicitis at Brockholst villa Meadowbrook Long Island with possible operation.
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Laporte
Laporte, Ind
Laporte County
Gunness
Smutzer
H. P. Belmont
New York
Oliver H. P. Belmont
Brockholst Villa
Meadowbrook
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Charles T. Muir
Forty-second Street
Corn Exchange Bank
Frew
Muir
St. Johns
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Weates
Maryland
la Crosse
Wis
Britain
MR. Roosevelt
Hix
Dix
Budweiser
London
Falcon Tavern
Ben Johnson
Marlowe
Ford
Fletcher
Herrick
Raleigh
Bethan Age
America
Teelarins Cove Ab
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
St. Louis, Mo
F. H. G. Kelener
Mgr
Anheuser-Busch Branch
Joliet, Ill
Rayo
Sveryous
Pat
Standard Off, Company
Erielson&co
Joliet
Indianapolis
Chicago & Alton
Chica
Chicago
Alton
Jolie
P. H. Cates
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