Conventions Open Amid Brazilian Delegates in Denver
Delegates at the Democratic national convention in Denver begin formal work with state caucuses and contests. New York’s 78 votes loom large as Bryan supporters clash with anti Bryan factions while labor leaders Gompers and Mitchell press their claims. The vice presidency remains unsettled with Bryan favored on first ballot.
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Denver
Colo
National Committee
New York State
New York
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Ohio
District of Columbia
Idaho
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Committee On
Rockies
Vain
Charles A. Towne
People’s Tabernacle
Lynch denies Johnson withdrawal in vote push
Frederick B. Lynch, manager of Governor Johnson’s campaign, emphatically denied reports that Johnson’s name had been withdrawn. He said the story is without foundation and that Johnson’s name will be presented even with no votes outside Minnesota.
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Denver
Frederick B. Lynch
Johnson
Minnesota
Safe Fourth Ends in Runaway Accident in Pocatello
Fred A. Weideman of North Main Street suffered a severe injury when a ice wagon horse team bolted after a fireworks explosion. Weideman tried to stop the runaway at Center and Main, was struck by the horse and the wagon wheels, breaking seven places in his right leg. Amputation is not expected, but weeks of healing lie ahead.
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North Main Street
Pocatello
Serias
Fred A. Weideman
Yorth
Smith Brothers
Weideman
Main Treet
Smith
Center
Maintreets
North Tain Street
Weidewan
Dr. Bean
Bean
Roosevelt
Poertello
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
Tyhee
Harry Kinport
Pebble
Harry Rinport
Dubois Delegation Declared Favoring Dubois Heitfeldt Faction
A National Democratic Committee sub committee in Denver ruled today for the Dubois Heitfeldt faction in Idaho contests. The hearing determined the Dubois Heitfeldt side has the delegation.
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Denver
National Democratic Committee
Idaho
Anti Bryan conference to be held at four this afternoon
A Denver gathering of anti Bryan supporters is set for four o'clock today. Delegates include representatives from the Gray and Johnson factions and many undecided attendees.
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Denver
New York Caucus Names and Committee Appointments
At the state caucus Lewis Nixon was named head of a ten member sub committee to draft a tentative platform. Charles P. Murphy was made chairman of the state delegation. Alton B Parker serves on the resolutions committee. The action covered presidential vice presidential and national committeeman selections.
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New York
Lewis Nixon
Charles P. Murphy
Alton B. Parker
Gray forces claim momentum as Bryan tide grows
Denver reports Judge Gray's supporters deny withdrawal or messaging to block his name. Delegations instructed for Bryan reportedly waver, with Tennessee citing shifts toward Gray and Johnson. In Pennsylvania Col. James M. Guffy is reelected national committeeman amid a tense caucus and accusations of irregular procedure.
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Denver
Colo
Judge Gray
Josiah Marvel
Gray
Bryan
Ivay
Tennessee
Johnson
Iay
James M. Guffy
Democratic National Committee
Pennsylvania
John H. Fow
Guffy
Colonel Guffy
Philadelphia Foreman Arrested in Poisoned Ale Case
Philadelphia July 6 Frederick Gies Jr a foreman at a well known publishing house was arrested on suspicion of knowing details about the death of Dr William H Wilson who died June 26 from poisoned ale The police say the motive was an illegal operation performed by the physician on Gies wife who died recently and who had been under Wilsons care Gies is confined as investigators pursue the case
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Philadelphia
William H. Wilson
Frederick Gies, Jr
Wilson
Gies
Important papal document redefines missionary lands
A papal decree released at Home on July 6 removes Great Britain Holland Canada and the United States from the propaganda jurisdiction. The nations are no longer regarded as missionary lands.
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Home
Great Britain
Holland
Canada
United States
Eastern Democrats Face Union in Selection of Candidate
The Old Guard urge unity behind a strong eastern Democrat while Bryan supporters shun scrutiny of their candidate toward Mr. Bryan in 1806 and 1800. If eastern Democrats fail to unite, a choice will be made from about a hundred candidates, any acceptable to Mr. Bryan.
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Old Guard
Bryan
Bell Tied Up by Washout Delays Convention Start
Theodore A. Bell of California, named temporary chairman for the convention, arrives in Lincoln and rushes toward Fairview Bryan home. Washouts from last night’s storm paralyze rail lines, threatening Bell’s Denver opening plans. He may still catch a Missouri Pacific to Omaha then the UP to Denver as main line clears.
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Lincoln
Neb
Theodore A. Bell
California
Fairview
Bryan
Bell
Denver
Union Pacific
Mr. Bell
Fremont
Union Pacifia
Missouri Pacific
Omaha
No Relief From Heat In New York
New Yorkers faced another scorching day as heat waves lingered with no relief in sight. The weather bureau warned the hot spell would continue, while 86 degree readings and rising reports of heat related deaths and prostrations spread from police headquarters.
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New York
Weather Bureau
Fire and Explosion Rack Port au Prince After Blaze
A deadly fire near the palace and senate in Port au Prince began yesterday and destroyed 400 buildings. The blaze renewed overnight after an arseal explosion that shook the town and damaged many structures.
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Port AU Prince
Senate
Chicago Wheat Market Summary
Chicago July 6 wheat closed at eighty nine and a quarter and September wheat at three-eighths.
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Chicago
McCarron Disqualified From New York Contests Hearing
The sub committee ended an executive session after McCarron of Brooklyn hurled vituperation at the Murphy faction. He was not allowed to finish his remarks and the panel ruled he had no standing and dismissed his case.
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Denver
New York
McCarron
Brooklyn
Murphy
Pocatello Fourth of July Thrown Over to Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls hosted the bulk of Pocatello’s Fourth of July celebrations with a two day program and weekend crowds. Blackfoot Tyhee and Pebble offerings drew visitors while a Pocatello base ball team and Samms band performed at Idaho Falls and Blackfoot. An estimated 15 000 people attended in Idaho Falls with a special train carrying excursionists to Blackfoot for events including races and a baseball game.
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Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
Samms’ Band of
Eagles
Teand
Falls
Idaho
Tragic Independence Day death in Pocatello
Charles C. Mann known as Charley died after a horse stumble on Center Street at Garfield avenue. The horse slipped on a cement cross walk and threw Mann, breaking facial bones and leading to his death at the general hospital within two hours. Funeral planned at the Methodist church with family from Hooper Utah and North Yakima attending.
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Pocatello
Charles C. Mann
Charley
Mann
Center Street
Garfield Avenue
Joe
American Falls
Center
Garfield Streets
Mr. Munn
Dr. Bean
General Hospital
Munn
Methodist Church
Lindquist
Charles Munn
Montpelier
Angelina Russell
Olive G. Graythorn
Hooper
J. W. Mullen
North Yakima
Fourth of July Celebration Draws Blackfoot Visiters
Blackfoot baseball team proves strong against Gate City in a lively Fourth of July event in Bannock County. Eagle concert band accompanies the outing to Blackfoot as townsfolk enjoy the holiday. McCammon is highlighted as a bustling nearby town known for festive independence day observances and hospitality.
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Pocatello
Blackfoot
Gate City
Eagle
Bannock County
McCammon
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Gompers
Mitchell
O Bryan
Tammany
Dahiman
Charles N. Haskell
Oklahoma
Committee On Resolutions
Bevan Mia
Fred Weideman
Dubois
Antis
New York Lays Back
Chicago Wheat
Charles C. Munn
Carnegie
Charley” Munn
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