Purple and Gold Sweep on California Metropolis
San Francisco July 8 The Christian Endeavor hosts flood the city for the convention opening today. Delegates arrive by boat and train as streets fill with purple and gold banners and literature from states including Oregon Washington Michigan and New Jersey. The pavilion hosts plan a packed schedule with a focus on devotional exercises worship and city welcome events including a morning prayer session and afternoon programs.
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San Francisco
Esst
Bay
Hibbans
Purple
Gould
Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Iwbor
Calliyrnts
California
Bis
Oregon
Alate
Washington
New Jersey
Oakland
America
Michigan
Ohio
Hopdmer
Detroit
Rev
Francis
Ark
Endeavirtra
Trouands Ord
Beard
Palace Hotel
Tues Uy
Suryeof & Humber
Rolla V. Walt
Tidia
Prince
Japan
Germany
Ponvention In Mechanics
Behulle
aloRne
Mabonenent
Wendward’s
Gilder Gate
Mf. C. A
Chamber At Commerce
Convention Opens With Wide West Pavilion Attendance
A notable convention opening in California drew a large audience, with attendees from multiple states and cities including San Jose Grafton Spokane Tacoma Benton and Los Angeles. Rev E R Dilk presided as Rev Phillip F King led devotional exercises and Rolla W Watt delivered the welcome on behalf of WT as Lt. Gov. Jeter welcomed delegates and friends on California’s behalf.
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Gus W. Camp
San Jose
D. McDonald
Grafton
JH Mansfield
New Mew
Conn
Wilcox
Spokane
Hev. A. O Smithers
Los Angeles
H. J. Feiler
Tacoma
Salon
Ore
AD. Harmon
Bethns Bey
Nev . M. Crate
Santa
Phillip F. King
Benton
Texas
Rolla WV. Watt
Watt
John Hemphill
Hemphill
Jeter
California
Desert Party by Illinois Endeavorer Hosts Sixty Guests
A Chicago Endeavorer entertained about sixty companions at Stone House Nevada, July. The party followed a delayed overland trip through the Utah desert during a novel excursion, and social affairs have since flourished despite travel hardships.
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Illinois Endeavorer
S.xty
Stone House
Nev
Chicago Endeavorers
Teo
Utah
Springfield
Dying on a raft tragedy near California village
Two adults and a infant were found dead near a raft of logs moored by the shore near California. The man and woman had self-inflicted wounds and attempted suicide. they were identified only by clothing. A one-year-old girl was killed by a blow and thrown into the river. The surviving woman showed possible recovery while the man died. An inquiry was launched to determine identities.
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O'Elock
California
Cincinnat
Wiebe
Suleite
Arvin
Owl
Ciue
Bodies found tied together after lake drowning in Lakewood
The bodies of Horace J. Johnson and his daughter Brie were discovered this morning floating near Lakewood Beach, still tied by an anchor rope. The 200 pound stone weighed on the cope, suggesting the father intended to drown both.
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Cleveland
Horace J. Johnson
Brie
Laker Wood
Lake Wood
Debs Campaign Opens in Milwaukee Address
Debs leader of the Social Democracy spoke to a large crowd at the West Side ball, urging a cooperative commonwealth. He praised workers, warned of despair under the present system, and highlighted abuses like child labor and mine conditions to advocate for reform and workers’ rights.
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Cooperative Commonwealth
Milwaukee
Eugene V. Debs
Social Armarcacy
United States
West Side
Mc Deb
Hebdy
Debs
Alabama
Pennsylvania
Warners
Tragic Incidents Reported In Emporia And Washington
In Washington the attending Senator Merrit relayed grim prognosis for a patient soon to die. A separate fatal accident occurred in Emporia this morning when a man named Barry Taylor was killed by a falling piece of lumber on a street near the Sonia Pe track. The report notes another death in Emporia linked to a collision or accident earlier today.
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Tramp
Emporia
Rarny
Bary Taylor
Ciyoimmatl
Depew Claims Bryanism Will Sweep The Country
Chauncey Depew asserts that Bryanism will sweep the nation, arguing the movement will dominate political sentiment and influence forthcoming elections across states and regions.
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Chauncey Depew
Bryanism and the 1900 election forecast in a British view
London based Daily Graphic quotes Dr Chaubees M Depew arguing Bryanism is tied to failed economic promises. He says three years of poor markets harmed farmers miners and manufacturers, with education and tariff protection briefly stabilizing. The piece notes labor unrest and potential coal strikes, predicting the 1900 outcome hinges on promised legislation and economic recovery.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
The
Daily Graphic
Chaubees M. Depew
Bryanism
Nxt
Brynniam
Mr. Bryan
Swandel
Strikers Gain Advantage in Pittsburgh Coal Strike
Statements from both sides of the Pittsburgh coal miners strike show the diggers and workers marginally favored. Estimates place 16 000 to 18 000 miners in district three, up about 5 000, with 3 000 to 6 000 still worse. Key depends on securing cooperation of workers for New York and Cleveland Cas Coal Company.
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Ars Gauss
Pittsborg
Diguers
Pittsburg
Trom
New York and
Cleveland Cas Coal Company
Stride Cen
Bishop Potter Will Come to Help Mediate Coal Strike
New York reports Bishop Potter ready to act as arbitrator in a major coal strike dispute. He would cut short a visit to assist if invited, saying he would do anything to harmonize the parties. He declined detailed judgment on merits pending fuller information.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
London
Potter
America
Almos
Wall Street Broker Sage Says He Was Misquoted
New York reports quote Russell Sage claiming optimism about business. He denies endorsing upbeat stock and freight prospects, saying the country remains sick and recovery will be gradual. He warns that wage tensions and strikes threaten railroad profits until a prompt, satisfactory settlement occurs.
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New York
Wall Street
Russell Sege
Sage
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Mailroads Seize Coal and Threaten Court Action
Cleveland reports chaotic wartime coal seizures as railroads confiscate whole train loads for their own use amid miners strike unrest. U S Marshals deploy 25 guards to Wheeling & Lake Erie rails, protecting Polish miners returning to work under federal protection with tensions easing at Dillonvale and Long Run mines. A demonstration planned at Snowdon tonight in Pittsburgh concludes this dispatch.
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Columbus
Ratchford
Cincinnati Central Labor Council
American Federation of Labor
Mrt Gampers
West Virginia
Rau
Sivink
West Vi
Ohio
Tam
Morgngahela Coal_and Coke company
Pilmington
W. Va
Chicago
Mand
Patrick Dolan
Pittsburg
Dolan
Panhandle
BMA, Hanna & Co
Hobbine
Stat Pool
Pittsburg and
Chicago Gal Company
Snowden
Gastonvil
Monongahela Valley
Pahhandie
Baltimore & Ohio
Massilon
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Ohia
Cleveland
Os Steel Company
United States
U. S
Laurelton
Lone Aust
U 5
Belaire
Diljsonvale
Long Run
Wheelie
Lake Erie Ratinas
Indican
Dijon No. 2
Lone Run
Dillon
Stagey's Wife Swims Into His Arms In San Francisco
A Topeka newspaper man A G Stacey hunted his wife in San Francisco after she accompanied Kansas Christian Endeavor delegates. He found her by plunging into a bath tank, then she fled with another man. Stacey and daughter later escorted by a Kansas delegate mother. Despite further searches he could not locate her. Circulars accusing Mrs Stacey circulated in Kansas and west stations.
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San Francisco
A. G Stacey
Topeka
Kas
Sunflower State
Stacey
Kansas
Ferry Landing
CIE House
Uie
Stussy
Bigcey
Christian Endeavor
Ogden
Utah
Fire cripples Chicago dock warehouse and cars
A warehouse belonging to the Chicago and Alton railroad burned in Chicago with about 40 loaded freight cars destroyed. Loss estimated at 200000 to 250000 dollars. Steamer Chemung damaged as fire spread. Sailors sleeping aboard were awakened by watchman Gene Suffie who led many to safety before leaping from a window. Sparks from a passing steamer believed to be the cause.
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Chicago
Chicago & Alton Railroad Company
Vans Boren
Fiartison Street
Chemung
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Gene Suffie
Altor Company
Sattie
Come
Satfie
Sione
Win
Railroad Tariff Conferees Meet After House Action
Washington July The first conference between Senate and House on the tariff bill began at 2 40 p m in the Senate finance and Ways and Means committee rooms. Republicans and Democrats attended from both houses. The session was formal with Democrats leaving early after Republicans signaled a chance to reconcile before further talks.
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House
Washington
Senate
Senate Committee
Senate Committee On Finance
House Committee On Ways and Means
Lord Beresford Tarnishes Fitzgerald With Fraud
Lord Beresford, a pardoned convict now in Fitzgerald Georgia, flees arrest after defrauding residents and wholesale houses of about $10,000. He married the town’s wealthiest mill auditor and disappeared after heading to Savannah while warrants for his arrest remain outstanding.
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Beresford
Atlanta
Sidney Lasrelies
Lord Beresford
Gversin
State Penitentiary
Fitzgerald
Grand Army Colony
South Georgia
Lascallcs
Hinelf
Savannah
Mitazerald
Increased Hours at Car Shops in Boston and Maine
Boston and Maine car shops in this city will extend operations by one hour today after months of short hours due to high demand. Brow tonment claims to cure neuralgia headaches sore throat cuts sprains bruises and 614 sores with a penetrating liniment marketed by Geo W. Stansfield at 632 Kan. Ave and Miller's Pharmacy at 6th and Topeka Ave.
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Salon
Mass
Boston & Maine
Gime Geo
W. Stansfield
Kan. Ave
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor, 6Th and
Topeka Avenue
Frightful heat spell grips Omaha area with record temperatures
Weather notes describe a brutal heat wave across Nebraska with highs near 100 degrees and heat radiating from asphalt. Observers report oppressive conditions, little breeze, and cases of heat exhaustion including William Elbert and Louis Grant. Cooler weather predicted for tomorrow and a possible thunderstorm in Topeka tonight.
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Jennings Mase
Kay- Ras Avenue
Nis
Mn Jennings
Topeka
Omaha
Neb
Osaka
Nebraska
Mercury
Surise
Osha
Nowaday
William Elbert
Ninth
Jackson Streets
Louis Grant
South Nineteenth Street
Record Heat Wave Sweeps Kansas City Area
The July heat wave hits Kansas City and surrounding areas with temperatures at 2 PM reaching 4 degrees above baseline and reports from Monett and St. Joseph indicating extreme heat. Conductor Frank Conley of Prisco railroad is overcome, with one death risk noted, while one butcher named Krust prostrates on the street.
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Kansas City
Monett
Frank Conley
Prisco Mailroad
St. Joseph
Krust
Daring Mile Swim Saves Drowning Man at Rockaway Beach
Captain McEnroe of the Life Saving Crew swam a mile to rescue unconscious Michael Collins off Rockaway Beach drawing a crowd of 3,000. Exhausted, McEnroe collapsed on shore while Collins was resuscitated. Collins donated a large gratuity. Local politics note J B Squires and T P Rodgers seeking office and pardons chatter follows.
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Rockaway Beach
McEnroe
Ife Saving
Carps
Michael Collins
Capitain McEnroe
Calling
Forty Third Street
New York
Meenroe
Melanie
Ear Lusk
Collins
Ife Savers
Tariff delay and currency reform message postponed
Washington July 8 The president will not transmit a currency revision message today and delays remain uncertain as tariff legislation faces possible opposition. Major leaders urged a special message to Congress but it is unlikely before several days during a forthcoming session. In the House a full attendance greeted the tariff bill as conference demands and amendments were discussed amid a quiet, status update tone.
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Washington
Comeret
Doule
Andaerate
Congress
Allicon
Quay
Dingrey
White House
McKinley
Os & Fearon
Jéesk
Chicago’s Hot Day and Heat-Related Deaths Across Cities
Reported heat wave across Chicago and New York with multiple deaths and heat illnesses. Laborers Claude Wynnwe Martin Varligy Henry Holzknecht identified among victims near Lill Avenue. New York lists victims including Mel Rose Comen Adam Milman Victor Lammet and others. Temperatures reached record highs. hospitals and authorities note rising cases of heat prostration and insanity.
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Amy
Hoon
Claude Wynnwe
Martin Varligy
Henry Holzknecht
Worner
Lill Avenue
Heraded Atecer
New York
Efferta
Montreal
Ubiaotty
Evaneville
Anna Fink
Poclock
Willie Sell for Pardons Heard Before Board Today
The case of Willie Sell, serving four life sentences for murder, is argued before the state board of pardons with county factions split over granting clemency. County officials, including Sheriff J W Sikiiner and Attorney Chaes A Cox, testify for and against a pardon as witnesses recount the 1950 murder in Neosho county and related testimonies.
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W. H. Carpenter
R. J. Kitu
J. Broore
T. J. Smith
O. C. Billings
Taylor Riddle
Marion
Helf
John McCarty
Ed Gros
Board of Pardons
Neowtn County
Altkeons
State Board of
Covernir
Chae
A. Cox
Sell
Eitarsey
Yan Noy
Cox
J. W. Sikiiner
Neosho County
Cowley
AL Tiarnd
Vensei
Aohwais
BS. M. Wells
Scruggs Smuggling Case Moves to Grand Jury
Washington July 5 Assistant Secretary Howell ordered no interference in the rise of R. M. Scruggs and E. G. Langham of St Louis charged with smuggling diamonds. The case is presented to the United States Attorney in New York for the September grand jury.
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Washington
Howell
R. M. Scruggs
E.G. Langham
St. Louis
Hante
United States
New York
Grand Jury
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Merrit
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Newton
Chance
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J.B. Squires
Bururday
Mme. Baltes
Board of Education
T. P. Rodgers
State House
Anysey
Amita
Moon
Willie
Scruggs
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