Democratic National Convention Nears End in Denver Action
The Democratic national convention in Denver nominated John Worth Kern for vice president by acclamation after a day of tumultuous enthusiasm. William Jennings Bryan led a lengthy demonstration, while the platform drew debate and a divided credentials committee. Committees began final work as Taft supporters pledged strict campaign finance disclosure.
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Denver
John Worth Kern
Idiana
Charles A. Towne
Archibald MeeNe
Clark Howell
Taft
Hitcheack
Sheldon
Republican Nationalommittee
William Jennings Revan
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Judge Gray
Delaware
Efor. Betome
Initiste
Bryan
Pennsylvania
Hi i. Clayton
Alabama
Periregent
Committee On Platform
Gov. Haskell
Oklahoma
Committee On
District of Columbia
Prominent Danville man arrested on counterfeit charge
Charles E. Brown 35 a Danville NL attorney, socially known, was seized by secret service agents after an elaborate counterfeiting outfit was found in his cellar. Other items include Sherman's retirement from the GOP committee and Watson's nomination by Populists in Atlanta. Louisiana Gov. Sanders to form a permanent state labor arbitration board. Port Huron man Wilson jailed for embezzling 75000. Judge Lochren resignation. M D Purdy named interim. Mrs Lieb 86 NY masquerade disorderly conduct sentenced to five days.
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Charles E. Brown
Danville
Secret Service
James S. Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Thomas E. Watson
United States
Atlanta
Gov. Sanders
Louisiana
Plans Formally Nominates Taft at Cincinnati News Event
July 25 in Cincinnati will feature formal notification of W H Taft as the Republican presidential nominee. In Idaho Robert Homan attempted to rob a fast mail train on the Great Northern line but was shot by the conductor and captured. Grover Cleveland's will prepared at Princeton did not reveal estate size, most of which goes to Mrs Cleveland. A roof collapse on an unfinished St Petersburg house killed ten workers and injured forty. Safeblowers drilled through a 20 inch brick wall into Diamond Point Pen offices in New York and looted 25000 dollars. A fire in Coney Island threatened large areas, damaging several hotels and structures with losses near 150000 dollars. Three military prisoners from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 years for desertion escaped from Fort Hamilton by sawing bars.
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Cincinnati
W. H. Taft
Robert Homan
Great Northern Road
Idaho
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
Cleveland
St. Petersburg
Diamond Point Pen Company
New York
Coney Island
Fort Hamilton
Wonduras
Choluteta
Herbert J. Hapgood
Hapgoods Incorporated
Ralph L. Kilby
Hapgoods Sales Company
New Mexico
W. R. Hutchings
Brooklyn
Center Moriches
Petoskey Fiber Paper Company
Nevada
Columbus
Medicine Hat
Hazleton
Grace Goodsell
America
Venezuela
Senor Veloz-Gallicoa
Bacon
Gulf of Finland
Reval
Brooklyn Arion Choral Society
Philharmonie Hall
Berlin
Humbert
Paris Matin
Haeckusburg
Wayne Lawrence
Annie Bannister
Maine
Rhine
Cologne
Boston
Edmund Smith
North Rose
N. Y
Joe Wasinsky
Mafine
Republican National Committee
Hot Springs
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
George R. Sheldon
Arthur I. Vorys
College Point
L. I
Zehden
Condera
Salvador
Gracias
Honduras
Choluteca
Richard Alexander
Real Estate Board of Brokers of
Dexter
Pine Bluff
Ark
Acacia
William Simmons
Kingston
Bull Rock Point
Sackett's Harbor
S. Gibble
Roosevelt
Peary
Oyster Bay
Sydney
Cape Breton
Atlantic Fleet
San Francisco
Revolutionists Capture Choluteca After Vehement Fight
Reports detail armed revolutionists from Salvador capturing Gracias Honduras and attacking Choluteca, where residents resisted for three days. Also noted: court actions, fires, accidents, and political developments across the United States and abroad.
Iowa News Roundup A string of Iowa incidents and bids
A long Iowa wire arrives with varied items. Mrs Etsinger of Burlington attempted poisoning, a miner in Dubuque died after an ignition fuse failure, and a grave digger in Einsiedeln heard a scream from a coffin. In Des Moines a train engineer was assaulted, a library gift clash with Andrew Carnegie unsettled city plans, and a Nevada fire killed two children. A Wapello waterworks vote passed, a Des Moines guard was attacked, and a forest of accidents and legal notes fill the page.
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John Etsinger
Burlington
St. Francis Hospital
Einsiedeln
Switzerland
William Mayer
Omaha
Clinton
Ole Rosenquist
Dubuque
Royal Prince Zinc
Vctim
Wapello
Coucil
Iowa City
A. J. Williamson
Will Williams
We Corn Cribs
Humboldt
Charley White
Brig Stong
Eagle Grove
Towa Druggists
Boynson
Cedar Rapids
N. J. Stephens
Nevada
Lucy Bowers
Roy Stephens
Stephens
Bowers
A. Ll. Bowers
Modale
Ruth McPherson
Des Moines
Morriss
Thas
Bryan on porch campaign and New York hopes
From Front Porch Lincoln reports Mr. Bryan expects to carry New York and believes he can win in every state. Delegations from Minnesota North Dakota Virginia and Ohio rally to the campaign on the lawn at Fairview. Bryan and supporters discuss publicity, platform, and cross-state backing, as New York workers arrive with congratulations.
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Mr. Bryan
New York
Lincoln
Fairview
Theodore A. Bell
Bryan
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
North
Minnesota
North Dakota
Virginia
T. C. O'Brien
Johnson
Conners
Rock Island Depot
CG. FE. Murphy
Tammany
Lewis Nixon
F. ¥. Harrison
Robert HE. Luce
Martin Littleton
D. L. Cohalan
James Cassidy
Ohio
Sunday drownings claim dozens in heat wave
Chicago reports extreme heat causing many drownings across the nation. Detroit records four deaths while Baltimore boats capsize in a sudden windstorm with ten fatalities. Additional drownings occur at Peoria Marshalltown Iowa Nevada Missouri Perry Illinois Duluth Cresco Iowa Marion Massachusetts Des Moines.
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Chicago
Detroit
Baltimore
Peoria
Marshalltown
Iowa
Nevada
Perry
Duluth
Minn
Cresco
Marion
Mass
Des Moines
Hearst Abandons Bryan Says New York Papers Lose Confidence
The American and the Evening Journal, Hearst's New York papers, indicate no support for William J. Bryan. They declare a loss of confidence in both the democratic party and Bryan, signaling a shift in editorial stance. New York politics and national implications follow July 12.
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Hearst
Bryan
New York
William J. Bryan
William R. Hearst
Mr. Hearst
the American
The
Evening Journal
Mr. Bryan
Hartje Appeals Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Divorce Case
Augustus Hartje, Pittsburg paper magnate, has appealed to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from Judge Frazer's ruling requiring him to pay his wife 26760 in expenses and 7000 in counsel fees. The appeal was filed July 2 as Hartje disputes alimony figures.
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Hartje
Bille
Pittsburg
Augustus Hartje
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Frazer
Buller’s Tactics Blamed on His Own Book say Boers
Boers in the Transvaal war exploited Buller’s own published tactics noting Captain Fritz Duquesne recounted how the British commander followed a standard text. He praised Buller’s courage but argued the enemy could predict moves by consulting the book. Duquesne claimed lyddite shelling dictated subsequent actions per the text.
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Transvaal
Fritz Duquesne
Bermuda
New York
Buller
South Africa
Lydaite
Bierce Critiques Magazine Short Stories at Luncheon
Ambrose Bierce argued that magazine short stories are made to please editors rather than the public. He cited a parable where a celebrated writer admits readers dislike his tales, exposing the gulf between popular taste and editorial aims.
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Ambrose Bierce
Edgar Allan Poe
Mr. Bierce
Biggin
Dispute Over a Famous Picture in London Art Circles
London critics debate a prized Gainsborough painting and the Duchess of Devonshire sale. Millais questions the artist’s attribution not by technique but by his view of women. The public disagrees, praising the Duchess as an irresistibly captivating subject.
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London
Gainsborough
Gainsboroush
Millais
Devonshire
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True
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J. BE Wn Markley
Supreme Court
State of
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Ames
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Little & Co
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Michael Streckendorfer
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