State News and Local Briefs From Utah Headlines
A roundup of Utah items: Oregon Short Line and Salt Lake Route work in Salt Lake City. Ogden hosts the 18th triennial convention of the American Instructors of the Deaf closing July 10. Ogden votes $75,000 for a new high school on Sned Kiesel site. Other notes include a 10-year sentence for Fineburg, 2000 visitors at Diigham City Scandinavians outing, Reys A Baker touring pro prohibition meetings, mayhem case in Ogden, death of Salt Lake City architect William Carroll, Western Pacific Ishelage work near Salt Lake City and Mike Nevada, June births and deaths in Salt Lake City, Pinehot’s forest service tour, State fair fireworks, Green River incident with fly poison, rioting injuries from Grinfield, Utah pickle shipments, unrequited love and suicide hints, England inheritance claim, Salt Lake tram injury, Benjamin Carter guilty plea, Southern Pacific weed-killing saltwater train use, Lagoon old folks outing being organized with free transport.
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Bryan Captures Democratic Nomination on First Ballot
The Democratic National Convention chose William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as the presidential candidate on the first ballot on Friday morning. Bryan secured 89214 votes, with Gray 59 percent and Johnson 49, amid a thunderous, celebratory atmosphere as supporters urged unity and showed flags and banners throughout the hall.
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Nominations of Kern and Bryan Secure Democratic Ticket
The Democratic National Convention nominated John Worth Kern of Indiana for vice president by acclamation, with William J Bryan chosen for president. Kern’s unopposed nomination followed withdrawals from Howell and McNeil as delegates cheered. The convention adjourned after presenting Kern, while Kern’s biography notes he was born in 1849 in Alto Indiana and had a long legal and political career.
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Filipino Chief Justice Felture Kling Some Ore
Bodies of WD Leverett the government forester and T Wakeley the school teacher are recovered after a long search in Negros island. Lieutenant Ahern reports that Ayhao the guide elder tribesmen lured the expedition into the interior and drugged the party before killing Everett Wakeley and five guides amid a motive of random killing during a mountain expedition.
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Bryan Pleased With Kern As Running Mate Nomination
Lincoln Neb rumor reports William Jennings Bryan reacting with enthusiasm to the nomination of J W Kern as his running mate. Bryan sent a telegram praising Kern and noting broad unanimity among available candidates. He added that Kern fits the platform and invited Kern to visit on the way east.
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Kern Expresses Gratitude for Honor After Convention
Mr Kern said he was profoundly appreciative of the honor conferred upon him after the convention adjourned. He noted he did not seek the position, nor did his delegation.
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Indian Outbreak Feared as US Cavalry Deploys to Navaho
Reports say the Fifth United States cavalry under Colonel Hunter will move toward Chin Lee country with gatling guns and two months of forage for a potential campaign. Hostilities flared after clashes near water holes between Indians and stockmen. Rumors claim the move aims to deter an uprising amid tensions over proposed allotment.
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Independence party preps Chicago convention for July
Hearst supporters organize for the Independence party national convention in Chicago on July 27. They plan a full ticket and a four state slate with eight national committee members appointed, as William Randolph Hearst returns from Europe.
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Girl Saves Baby Sister From Dog Attack in New York
A brave year old Rose Lisenborg shielding her infant sister from a large Newfoundland was severely bitten. Despite rain and fear she protected the child until a policeman subdued the animal. The girl was taken to a hospital for treatment and rabies precautions began.
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Boats Upset in Storm at Baltimore Harbor
Five men are believed drowned and three women and a man spared in a severe 14 inch storm that swept Baltimore harbor. A rowboat capsized as they tried to reach Tort Mc Henry. Peter Dietrich panicked and leaped, causing four to drown. An empty rowboat suggests four more perished.
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