Indiana Ohio Key to Democratic Victory Plans
Lincoln Nebraska July 20. Leaders in Ohio urged to unite behind the Democratic ticket for fall victory while personal differences are set aside. Frank H Monnett of Ohio and B I Moore of Youngstown rush east to deliver Bryan’s confidential message to Ohio and Indiana supporters after an extended talk with candidates at Parview. Bryan believes Indiana and Ohio are the only Midwestern states likely to be carried.
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William J. Bryan
Ohio
Monnett
Moore
Fairview
Lincoln
Macceine
Cary Frank H. Monnett
B. i. Moore
Youngs
Orod Bryan
Buckeye
Parview
Bryan
Minos
Middle West
Indiana
American Athletes Lead In Early Olympic Events
London July 20 American athletes dominated opening Olympic events. C M Daniels of New York Athletic Club won the 100 meter elim with 1 03 5, a mark approaching the world record. Mehnert beat Press in catch as catch can wrestling two falls to none. Multiple Americans won preliminary heats in the mile and 400 meter hurdles. Reetor tied the Olympic second in the mile heats, while Ray Ewry won the standing jump with 10 feet 11 1 2 inches.
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London
C. M. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Mehnert
Press
Carl Mell
Coughlen
May
Stevens
Morton
Hamilton
Hum
Robertson
Sherman
Reetor
Shepward
Halstead
Gonawl Hacon
America
Bacon
Ray Ewry
Thew
Marthe Sheridan
Quebec Prepares For Prince Of Wales Celebration
Quebec witnesses a grand buildup as naval fleets from Britain France and soon the United States gather for the 300th anniversary commemoration of Champlain. Prince of Wales arrival sets the weeklong series of ceremonies and pageantry in motion drawing dignitaries from Canada Britain and America.
Diplomatic visit as Prince of Wales ships arrive
Fragmentary report notes Montcalm citadel guns and Bettie navy units with the United States battleship New Versailles and French warships. The Prince of Wales is due aboard the battleship Indomitable with an escort on Wednesday. President Matt Banks will arrive to greet him tomorrow. Field Marshall Lord Roberts is mentioned as a leading figure.
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Quebec
H.R. II
Prince of Wales
Champlain
Champlain exercises. The harbor already presents @ ourring
Amoeuth
Albermaine
Ruel
Duncan
Lord Robins
Duke of Norfolk
Canada
Hutthie
Lawrence
Royal
Lord Roberts
Fairbanks
United States
Turuday
Wolf
Montcalm
Earl Grey
Catholica
Guffer Terrace
Lewis
Appeal to Masses in Bryan Campaign Funding Call
Lincoln July 20 William J Bryan urges Democrats nationwide to fund his presidential bid by small contributions. He argues ordinary voters must shoulder campaign costs and that every Democratic paper should collect small sums from subscribers to empower public control of government.
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Lincoln
Neb
William d. Bryan
Leaney
Bryan
Turko-Macedonian Rebels Hold Up Train in Salonica Area
Rebels led by mutinous Turkish soldiers attacked a military train from Salfonica to Uskub near Salonica, fatally injuring the crew and escort and robbing ammunition supplies. The Turkish commander at Salonica ordered troops in eastern Macedonia to move to Salonica at once.
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Vienna
Salfonica
Uskub
Runners Cut Down Schedule In Midwest Relay
Adrian Michigan July 20 relay teams sped through Fremont Ohio and Bellevue en route to Toledo. Toledo M C A boys in New York to Chicago relay delivered the message as the event progressed. Bellevue and Quegiour led, finishing ahead of the planned pace.
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Adrian
Mich
Toledo
New York
Chicago
Mace
Fremont
Ohio
Bellevue
Double Execution at Sing Sing Prison
In Sing Sing a 19 year old associate and two other men were electrocuted in the morning for the murder of contractor Don Michele D. Ambro. The executions followed a trial and death sentences imposed by authorities in New York.
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Sing Sing
Arte H. Rogers
M. Y
WHHG
Fred R. Aolmey
Singerick
George Tagerlots
Coper
OF News
Prioat
Matar
Angelo Tanlifero
Malian
Don Michele D. Ambro
Demurrer Arguments in Jay F Laurie Case
Norwalk July 20 The demurrer to the plea on abatement filed by Congressman Jay F Laur ie regarding a charge of embezzling 20 shares of Norwalk Savings Bank stock and obtaining money by false pretenses in the Ohio Trust Company failure was taken up before Judge Doyle of Akron. Six leading northern Ohio lawyers defend Laning as the trial of the charges is scheduled later. Laning’s attorneys decided to argue the motion to quash the judgments, and Hed called to argue the plea in statement.
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Norwalk
Jay F. Laurie
Norwalk Savings Bank
Ohio ‘Trust Company
Doyle
Akron
Enarges
Lanting
Ohio
Laning
Murder and gunfire disturb Millsburg arrival in Frankfort
A milling town alert follows a July incident as Clarence Jones shoots and kills Claude Pruitt during a disturbance near Millsburg ten miles east of Here. The event sparks a manhunt and quick police response, with local officials investigating the chaotic scene.
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Frankfort
Ind
Millsburg
Here
Clarence Jones
Claude Pruitt
Card dispute ends in fatal shooting near victim
Truitt, 28, recently married, and Jones, 25, with wife and daughter, had been drinking. A bullet from the same revolver killed Jones, who died within about 60 feet of the confrontation. Sitt alleged the shooting followed an argument over a card game.
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Sitt
Truitt
Jones
Contempt Citation Issued Against AFL Leaders
Washington July 20 Justice Gould of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia issued a contempt citation this afternoon involving President Samuel Gompers Vice President John Mitchell and Secretary Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor The writ is returnable in September and the officials named must show cause why they should not be punished for alleged violations of an injunction issued last month barring commentary on Buck Stove and Range Co of St Louis as an unfair concern
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Washington
Justice Gould
District of Columbia
Samuel Gompens
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
Americain Federation of Labor
Buck's Stove and Range Company
St. Louis
Monetary Commission Begins Its Work
The monetary commission appointed by the congress to discuss the financial situation will report remedial measures to the next session. Senator Allison of Iowa, Knox of Pennsylvania, and Congressman Burton of Ohio will be unable to attend.
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Nangegasett Pler
Monetary Commission
Dast
Benator Allison
Iowa
Knox
Pennsylvania
Burton
Ohio
Herrick Won't Oppose Burton in Senate Race
Cleveland July 20 Frank Saratdt said Governor Merrick ally Herrick will not oppose Congressman Burton for the Senate. The announcement highlights a united front in the Republican field ahead of the looming election.
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Herrick
Burton
Cleveland
Frank Saratdt
Merrick
Senate
Windsor race barns burned. six stables destroyed
Fire in Windsor Canada plant at Detroit line razed six stables housing about 120 tails. All horses saved though several were injured. Also reports a aurora borealis fright affecting a northern France town Caen, causing panic and a nightlong procession.
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Detroit
Mich
Windsor Canada
France
Caen
Taft Sorry For Quitting Bench Opens Bath County Court
Hot Springs Virginia July 20 Taft speaks on the campaign path promising to follow McKinley’s policy on appointments and uses a front porch tour. He laments leaving the bench saying the relation with the bar was among the most valued parts of his life and expresses regret at leaving the courtroom.
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Hot Springs
Administration For Justice
Taft
Bath County
Houe
Germantown
MckKinley
Cincinnati
Bath County Court
Central American leaders plot blamed for Honduran crisis
Central American presidents Cabrera of Guatemala Figueroa of Salvador and Bonillo of Honduras face a volatile plan to remove Zelaya of Nicaragua. Honduras and Nicaragua mobilize forces while Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras seek U.S. intervention to avert wider war, as Albany sails with marines.
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Panama
Honduras
Cabrera
Guattemala
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Figuorms
Salvador
Prudencio Alfaro
Figueroa
Manuel Bonillo
Guatemala
Miguel ©. Bustillo
Rer
Central American Court of Justice
Cartaxo
Conta Rica
Fiatvader
Americar
United States
Albany
Aanalpa
War Balloons Expected in Next War
Washington officials foresee balloons and air craft airships leading future battles. Army and navy tests at Fort Myer next week attract attention as military attaches plan to observe and report to their governments. A key outcome may be the creation of a maritime air service within the navy.
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War Department
Washington
Army
Navy
Fort Myer
Dii
Tala jHowns
Fort Myer Teeta
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W. J. Bryan
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McKinley
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