Nomination of Kern Bodes Ill for Bryan
Raymond in the Chicago Tribune says Kern's vice presidential nomination in Denver is largely symbolic and unlikely to help Bryan win the presidency. He notes Kern's Indiana roots and limited appeal in key states, and contrasts Kern with stronger eastern candidates who declined.
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Col
Raymond
Chicago Tribune Today
Kern
John W. Kern
Indiana
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
East
Hoosier
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Minnesota
W. L. Douglas
Massachusetts
George Gray
Delaware
Alleghanies
United States
Sherman
Chicago
Indianapolis
Palmer
Buckner
Hus
Sherman and Kern in a National Campaign Analysis
The piece weighs executive experience and legislative training for a presidential bid. Sherman’s broad House experience, leadership roles, and district knowledge are praised, while Kern’s potential appeals to rural voters are noted. Gray’s absence would have left New York and New Jersey as debatable states, with Bryan’s strength not exceeding eight years ago.
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House of Representatives
Congressional Committee
United States
Kern
Sunny Jim
Utica
Gray
New York
New Jersey
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Judge Gray
Melville E. Ingalls
Cincinnati
David R. Francis
St. Louis
Six youths detained for beer house break in city
Six lads aged eight to eleven were brought to police headquarters on a charge of breaking into a beer house at the corner of South Second and A streets. Some admitted stealing beer and drinking it. others denied it. After a severe lecture, Chief Bailey released them.
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South Second
Bailey
Hayes to be arraigned in city court
Next Monday Harry Hayes will face a city court hearing on charges of beating his wife. Police say Hayes has on several occasions been guilty of this offense.
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Harry Hayes
Hayes
Weather Prophesy for Indiana and Ohio
Indiana forecast calls for a fair Saturday night and Sunday with fresh to brisk southwest winds. Ohio outlook similar with fair and warmer conditions and southwest winds, strong through Sunday.
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Indiana
Ohio
Open the Books Cry Roils New Castle County Officials
Open the books campaign ends with New Castle County officials moving toward an audit and public spending review. County commissioners plan to seek funding in September, after years of accusations of political influence and irregularities with no prosecutions.
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New Castle
Ind
Court House
California
Twelve Large Contributions Reported By National Committee
Hot Springs Ark July 11 Treasurer Sheldon of the national Republican committee reports twelve large campaign contributions. He declines to name the donors. He can secure five millions if necessary.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Sheldon
National Republican Committee
Eal
Hartje appeals alimony and fee order in divorce case
Pittsburg July 11 Augustus Hartje millionaire manufacturer appeals Judge Frazer order to pay wife Mary Scott Hartje 26000 and expenses 7000 counsel fees and requests relief from 15000 yearly alimony claiming the amount is excessive He seeks a reduction and reversal of the divorce court mandates in the long running suit.
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Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
Frazer
Mary Scott Hartje
Murderer Cassell Soon to Know Fate
Spencer Indiana July 11 Emery Cassell charged with the murder of Thomas Mills will soon know his fate as the case was given to the jury this afternoon after Attorney Spaunfin finished his argument and the judge instructed the jury.
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Spencer
Ind
Emery Cassell
Thomas Mills
Spaun
Auto crash leaves Mrs Gaar badly hurt near city
Mrs. Charles Gaar of 116 North Sixteenth street was badly injured when her car ran off a steep Straight Line Pike hill, struck a tree and toppled into a ditch. She remained conscious only lightly banged with a severe head gash, while Fielding Gaar escaped unhurt. Neighbors aided, machine later repaired.
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Charles Gaar
North Six-teenth Street
Gaar
George R. Martin
Young Fielding Gaar
George Martin
Mr. Gaar
Battleship South Carolina launched at Philadelphia
Philadelphia reports the battleship South Carolina was successfully launched today amid ceremony and public attention in the yard at the port. Officials confirm completion staged by the Crane Shipyard and Navy observers note the ship’s hull and fittings meet expected standards for sea trials.
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Philadelphia
South Carolina
Petitioners Favor Court Rule in Washington Township Road
In a drawn out Washington township road dispute Judge Fox ruled for the petitioners, with potential appeal to the supreme court by remonstrators led by Dore Christ. The case reverts to the county commissioners who will meet next Saturday, though no action is expected if an appeal is filed.
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Washington Township
Feemster
Fox
Supreme Court
Commissioners’ Court
Grist
Fred L. Davis
Cambridge City
Circuit Court
Johnson Will Stick With Bryan to End
Minneapolis July 11 Governor John A. Johnson at Lake City guarded by the Minnesota National Guard wired a congratulatory message to William Jennings Bryan after Bryan’s nomination. Johnson said he has no regrets and thanked supporters including F. B. Lynch for handling his campaign work while pledging continued loyalty to Bryan and the party.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John A. Johnson
Lake City
Minnesota National Guard
W. J. Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Johnson
Lakelly
Minnesota
F. B. Lynch
Spanish sailors receive warm farewell in Havana
Havana July 11 The Spanish training ship Nautilus departed for Halifax after two weeks of enthusiastic entertainment. A farewell reception preceded the exit as a large crowd of Cuban officers and residents gathered along the water front to watch the vessel leave.
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Havana
Halifax
Bodies of government employes found in Negros
Washington reports the discovery of the bodies of H D Everett and T R Wakely who with four Filipino companions were killed in June while crossing Negros island. Everett headed native schools and Wakely worked in forestry.
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Washington, D. C
Manilla
HD. Everett
T R Wakely
Island of Negros
Indianapolis to honor John W. Kern return home
A large civic demonstration is planned in Indianapolis on July 11 to honor John W. Kern. The non partisan event is being organized with Republican May or Bookwalter coordinating the effort.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Bookwalter
City Benefits From Inspection Visit to Dairies
Richmond residents enjoy improved milk quality as state inspector Robert Owens plans a second inspection. Dairies graded good or excellent will receive merit cards displayed on wagons, while others are monitored. City Milk Inspector Dr. Lee Hoover notes progress and urges continued improvements despite harvest-season pressures.
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Robert Owens
Richmond
Owens
Muk
Lee Hoover
Mr. Owens
Dr. Hoover
Hagerstown Seeks Benefit From New Rail Line
Hagerstown Indiana July 11 businessmen foresee gains from a proposed line joining Hagerstown and Munroe. Engineers under George Halleck of the Pennsylvania system survey the route, with the Panhandle twice previously surveying it without result. This time they pledge that the line will be built before winter and trains operating before Christmas.
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Hagerstown
Ind
Mun—ele
George Halleck
Pennsylvania System
Panhandle
Traction company seeks amendment to speed line completion
Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern officials plan to ask council to amend the granted franchise so the eastern extension of the north end freight line can run on North Twenty-second street without awaiting the Supreme Court decision on North Twenty-third street. If denied, completion could take over a year due to potential appeals. The council meets Monday to suspend Main street freight enforcement for 90 days, with amendment needed to continue interurban freight service beyond that period.
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Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
North End
North Twenty-second Street
Supreme Court
North Twenty-third Street
Glen Miller Park
Judge Fox
Main Street
East Corporation
Lentz and Freeman
School Patrons Seek Appraisers for Henley Road Site
East Wayne township residents petition to appoint appraisers to inspect Mrs Moorman property on Henley road to be the site of the new No 9 school. Moorman had objected to selling and offered a donated site at National and Henley that was declined due to traffic and cost. She is expected to receive about 1200 dollars for the chosen site.
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Wayne Township
Henley Road
Moorman
Mia Moorman
Aorner
National
Henley Roads
Took Ride in Another's Rig by Young Epping
Joe Epping a boy, arrested for taking a horse and rig from Elwood McGuire of Roberts livery on East Main. Authorities say Roberts rented the rig to the lad and will face investigation for similar alleged practices.
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Joe Epping
Elwood McGuire
Roberts
East Main Street
McGuire
Young Epping
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