Chicago Is Today The Center Of Attraction
Chicago July 26 and a busy political hub as William J Bryan arrives for meetings with Democratic leaders including Kern and party officials. He holds talks with Kern Tagwart Mack and Sullivan about the coming campaign. Republican talks mirror the scene with Rittchcock and state committeemen. Ind party leaders also arrive as speculation swirls over a six woman potential Democratic chair. No formal announcements yet.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Kern
Tagwart
Mack and Sullivan
National Democratic Committee
Finance Committee
Rittchcock
Republican
Middle West
Turkish Women Go Unveiled After Turkish Crisis
Berlin reports from July describe thousands of unveiled Turkish women marching in the streets in celebration of a new constitution. The veil’s end followed a political upheaval and a mosque proclamation取消 veiling, as moslem priests questioned tradition and supported reform.
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Berlin
Turkey
Fea
Ture
Shippers Threaten Battle Over Railroad Rates
In Chicago on July 25, shippers forming a billion dollar combine warn they will seek to enjoin railroads from advancing rates unless the Interstate Commerce Commission approves or postpones the proposed increase. They propose a conference with railroad presidents north of the Ohio River and west of the Mississippi and threaten swift action if carriers move ahead.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Billion Dollars Shippers
Interstate Commerce Communion
Interstate Commerce Commision
Ohio River
Futtice
Shippern
Wabroad
Shippers
EB. H
Gary
New York
Charles AG
Rous
Brooklyn
Pierce
Kewaned
W. Vawter
Ohecago
Garriers
Tte
Absconding Treasurer Sentenced In Hartford Bank Case
Hartford Connecticut July 25 William L P Walker absconding treasurer of the New Britain Savings Bank was today sentenced to sixteen to twenty years in the penitentiary by Judge Shumway.
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Hartford
Con
William LP. Walker
New Britain Savings Bank
Shumway
Taft Returns Home for Notification Ceremony
Cincinnati, July 25 Taft went back to his home for the notification ceremonies next Tuesday. There was no formal welcome, only cheering friends and hand shakers as he first arrived after the nomination.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Shank's Shanks Kicked Bare by Shank's Mare
Lew Shank, former County Recorder and Republican figure in Tudianapolis Indiana, rode home after a runaway incident. His horse reared and kicked, slashing his trousers. He braced against the dashboard, the buggy wrecked, but he tamed the animal and reached home, bruised but with a blanket saved.
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Tudianapolis
Ind
Lew Shank
County Recorder
Shank
Americans Dominate Final Olympic Track Night at London
United States leads as track and field events close in London with a decisive 66 18 to 14 18 score. In the 1600 meter relay Williams Carter Taylor and Sheppard of Hamilton New Jersey win over Germany and Hungary. Smithman wins the 110 meter hurdles followed by Garrels and Smith. The Lime Fifteen sec onda sets an Olympic record as Dorando the Malian marathoner receives a silver cup from the queen.
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London
United States
England
Williams
Hamilton
New Jersey
Carter
J. B. Taylor
Melvin W. Sheppard
Smithman
Garrels
Smith
Dorando
France
Ngland Ie
Troops Sought as Ireland Faces Eviction Tensions
Dublin reports evicted tenantry under pressure from graziers and landlords across Tipperary Kerry and Kings counties seek military protection amid fear of assassination by the eviction faction. Irish politicians largely advocate for tenants while grazier interests align with landlords.
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Dublin
Ireland
Tipperary
Kerry
Kings
Queens
Brokers Dupe Wall Street Prank on Campaign Fund
New York July 26 Wall Street saw a spoof as uniformed youths in blue suits staged a mock commoner sale. Proceeds claimed to fund the Democratic campaign, lampooning corporate influence and the national committee. The gag targeted Wall Street financiers and political fundraising, drawing sharp satire from the impersonation.
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New York
Wall Street
Ananelal
W. J. Beyants
Democratic Campaign Fund
Democratic Fund
Angela
Lincoln
Neb
National Committee
That
Roe
Prairie Dogville Market Page Mocked for Free Churn Offer
Readable fragments show a sharp jab at market pages and Taft quotes. Brokers heckle Prairie Dogville weekly, promising a patent churn with every subscription as a gag. The exchange highlights local press humor and advertising tricks.
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Taft
Martin the Man Named Prohibition Governor Candidate
Columbus Ohio July 25 John B Martin of Cincinnati was named as the Prohibition candidate for governor by the state central committee. The vacancy in lieutenant governor remains unfilled after Martins elevation. Martin, a Cincinnati restaurant proprietor, agreed to campaign for governor.
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Columbus. O
John B Martin
Cincinnati
Ohio
State Central Committee
Martin
Wallins
Ada
Decauve
Hie
Watkins
Cincin
Dancers Invade Camp Meeting Grounds In Philadelphia
Old Ame worshippers at Methodist camp meetings faced a shock when about forty young people danced all night on Chester Heights grounds. The tunes of The Merry Widow and the lively air of Phil Harris drew them from the pavilion to the tent, provoking strong indignation among the elders.
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Penn
Chester
Tearing Tongue From Sweetheart Ends in Death in Italy
Padua, Italy July 26 Francesco Vergani killed his sweetheart Blodie Ferrari for breaking a promise to marry. A mob dragged him behind a horse for two miles, breaking every bone. The crime stems from Vergani fleeing to America then returning as a traveling dentist to abduct and attack the woman.
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Padua
Italy
Francesco Vergani
Vergani
Blodie Ferrari
Monsel
America
Miaoheir
Hughes Will Accept Second Nomination
Suranae inn New York July 25 Gov Charles B Hughes said he would accept a renomination if the state desires him again as the Republican candidate He stated privately he did not seek renomination but would accept if the party insists He plans to play an active role in the national campaign and has agreed to speak at Youngstown Ohio on September 6 to launch the campaign Scholarly tone and policy emphasis mark the statement as a clarifying response to inquiries about his renomination prospects.
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Suranae Inn
N. Y
Charles B. Hughes
Republican Party
Republica State
Conention
Family Feud Sparks Double Shooting near Thro Crawford County
Two men wounded in a Friday class conflict on the Rininger farm three miles southwest of Thro. Royal Ross hit in the abdomen and Charles Ross shot in the shoulder while trying to stop Bil Rininger from shooting. Rininger captured en route to Bucyrus. motive linked to a long standing family feud tied to an insurance affair.
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Bholby
Charles Rows
Crawford County
Royal Roos
Avery-fve
Bil Rininger
Rininger
Thro
Charles Rosa Hee
Royal Ross
K Rininger
Bucyrus
Garbart
Mary Rom
William Rininger
St Louis
Charles Ross
Bycyrus
Sherif Garbart
Hostalion
Talone
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Prairie Dogville
Martin the Man
Prohibition
Sweetheart
Hughes
Tire
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