Kern Named Bryan Running Mate at Democratic Convention
John Worth Kern of Indiana was nominated for vice president by acclamation at the Democratic National Convention, completing the Bryan Kern ticket. Bryan was nominated for president earlier, with supporters withdrawing rivals and rallying behind the ticket as crowds cheered and adjournment followed.
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Great Lake of Oil in Mexico Ablaze
A vast lake of burning oil covers over one square mile in Vera Cruz near the Sangeronimo river, burning for five days and visible 200 miles at sea. The blaze started when a careless worker ignited a well, causing a subterranean oil fire and a large eruption. The Pennsylvania Oil Co, Pittsburgh men, reports $200,000 in machinery lost and fears millions of barrels burned. The fire threatens Tampico and the Gulf coast as oil drains into the Seageronimo river and toward Lake Taltua.
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Kern Nominated for Vice President Accepts Honor
John W. Kern of Indiana, the vice presidential nominee, told reporters in his Albany hotel apartments that he would avoid the celebration, saying he did not seek the place and was grateful for the honor. His delegation’s support filled the floor below with officials and supporters as convention adjourned. Continued on Page Four.
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Bishop Curtis Dias of Cancer of the Stomach
Baltimore July 11 Alfred A Curtin aged 74 vicar general of the Catholic archdiocese of Baltimore died here as a result of cancer of the stomach.
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Americans Capture Lead but England Presses at Bisley
Still in the lead with the international shoot at Bisley, London notes America holds top spot as England intensifies the competition. Americans won the 800 yard event, highlighting a tense, closely fought match.
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American Team Wins International Shoot in London
The American team secured first honors at the International shoot ending in Blaley Heany, after a victory at the 900 yard range. England held second with 21a and Canada trailed. unofficial scores list Fein at 2.001 and England at 2.490.
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South Carolina Navy Vessel Christened at Cramp’s Yard
Philadelphia July 10. The South Carolina, the newest Dreadnought class ship, was launched without accident at Cramp’s ship yard this afternoon. Miss Ansel of South Carolina christened the vessel with a bottle of champagne, marking its entry into Uncle Sam’s navy.
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Last Words Epitaph for Navy Hero at Arlington Memorial
Epitaph on a Arlington monument honors Midshipman James Cruse who died from injuries in a turret explosion aboard the battleship Georgia during target practice at Cape Cod Bay. Cruse told others to look after their fellows as he perished, while his friend Midshipman Goldthwaite of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, died from wounds sustained in the same incident.
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Remembered Hero of Chelsea Naval Hospital Monument Erected
The brave seaman rendered aid to the injured despite grave wounds, uttering the line Never mind me. Look after those other fellows. He died at Chelsea Naval Hospital after heroic action. James Thomas Cruse, a Kentuckian, was 19 years old. His burial occurred at Aringtonton last July.
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Honduran Rebels Seize Choluteca City in War Reporting
Magajgom July 11 reports rebels fighting President Davila in Honduras have captured Choluteca, a fortified town of about 6,000. Rebels threaten Santa Barbara as Salvadoran and Guatemalan governments are said to aid them. Wuerbenta already hold Grac hae.
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Ancient Lafayette fireworks tragedy claims 12 year old
In Lafayette Indiana on July 11 during a Bryan and Kern nomination celebration a pre mature rocket explosion wounded several youths and fatally injured 12 year old Harry Sweat. The crowd cried out as a skyrocket severed his jugular vein and the event halted the celebration. The boy did not survive the injuries.
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American plan to investigate Honduran revolt at Port Amalpa
Washington reports the state department will likely send an American warship to Port Amalpa on the Pacific coast of Honduras to probe reports that Honduran revolutionists are advancing toward the city. Dispatches from Central America prompted the decision.
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Crazed man fights off rescuers in theater room blaze
Frank Frei, a Cincinnati tailor, set himself on fire after a poker losses panic, poured gasoline around his room, and attacked firemen with tailors’ shears as they tried to reach him. Firemen knocked him out with an ax handle. he was hospitalized.
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National Committee to Visit Bryan in Fairview Trip
Denver reports that the national Democratic committee will visit Bryan at Fairview next Tuesday. Thomas Taggart chairs the old committee and arranged a special car for travel to Lincoln. Names mentioned as possible national chairman candidates include John W. Kern and Urey Woodson with Dahiman favored by Bryan.
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Wall Street Activates Campaign Fund Links
At Springs Virginia July 11 Vorys and allied backers who opposed Hitchcock reached Taft after breakfast. Taft praised Vorys for burying the hatchet and acting as campaign manager, saying his presence will aid the effort. Dover stated his opposition to Hitchcock is ended, while Treasurer Sheldon reported twelve major campaign contributions by wire from Wall Street interests, though donors’ residences were not disclosed. Representative Burton of Ohio signals readiness to set aside his Senate bid if needed for party success.
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Bryan Hears Cheering With A Broad Smile
Toloeoln Neb July 11 The scenes for Thursday right in and around Fairview during the hours of waiting for news from Denver were brim full of interest. The sun began at 8 o clock under a cloudless sky and as bright a moon as ever flooded Nebraska landscape. The barrier in the way was a line for amusing women seated close together on the lowest step of the wide entrance. Mine Bryan stood at the center of the crowd chatting rapidly with neighbors through the night. The jighr Nebraska leghr worked to restore order as the crowd lingered on the lawn awaiting further word. Continued on Page Four.
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