Democrats Notify Bryan and Stevenson in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on August 9 1908 Hon William J Bryan and Hon Adlai E Stevenson were formally notified by the Democratic National Committee of their nominations for president and vice president The ceremony in Military Park began after a parade and included speeches by Mayor Taggart Representative Richardson and Governor Thomas The pair will stay in Indianapolis until 11 30 this morning before returning to Chicago
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William J. Bryan
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Kansas City
United States
Military Park
Indiana
Democratic National Committee
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Richardson
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Bryan
Stevenson
Thomas Taggart
Chairman Jones
Senator Jones
Luck
Colorado
Egan
Chicago
La Follette Heads Republican Ticket at Wisconsin Convention
Milwaukee August 9 The Republican convention nominated Robert M La Follette by acclamation for governor with a full ticket including Jesse Stone for lieutenant governor William H Froehlich for secretary of state James O Davidson for state treasurer Emmett Hicks for attorney general Lorenzo D Hartley for state superintendent Graham L Rice for railroad commissioner Emil Giljohann for insurance commissioner General George E Bryant named central committee chairman La Follette promised loyalty to the platform and denounced past abuses. A Kansas City area report notes a fugitive banker confession of large embezzlement and a Wichita bankruptcy linked case.
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Robert M. LaFollette
Madison
Jesse ‘Stone
Watertown
William H. Froehlich
Jackson
James O. Davidson
Sollier’s Grove
Emmett Hicks
Oshkosh
Lorenzo D. Itarvey
Graham L.uice
West Superior
Emil Giljohann
George E. Bryant
Madiom
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Philadelphia
Unitedates Spooner
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Robbery Overnight in Belleville Nabs $1500 Satchel
John Frutiger of Olney Illinois arrived in Belleville to buy land from Charles Schaefer. He slept with a satchel under his head as a pillow. Monday night the satchel and $1500 disappeared from under him, the thief taking the cash while he slept in Schrecks hotel shed.
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Settlement of Hennessy cases boosts Catholic University funds
Archbishop Hennessy's Iowa and Minnesota case resolved, Catholic University expects at least 150000 dollars. his estate is about 1,000,000 with most going to charities. Meanwhile talks of U S action on China and potential extra sessions fade without new information from China.
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Iowa
Minnesota
United States
Congress
China
Markets Report Wide Varied Livestock and Grain Quotes
Hogs receipts 24 000 with prices 4.10 to 5.5744 for various hogs. bulk sales 0.80 to 5.45. Cattle receipts 15 000 with steers quoted 5.65 to 5.00 for choice to common. cows 5.20 to 4.60. bulls 3.50 to 4.50. veal calves 4.50 to 6.75. Sheep receipts 14 000 with western lambs 4.25 to 5.60. natives 2.75 to 4.60. East Buffalo firm bids: cattle 5.00 to 6.75. hogs 5.60 to 6.00. sheep 4.60 to 4.70. Grain futures mixed with Chicago and Milwaukee price notes for wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley.
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Ohio
Gravest concerns over ministers in Peking amid allied pressure
Washington reports say Li Hung Chang warned allies cannot enter Peking to escort ministers, heightening risk to their lives. Dispatches from General Chaffee and Admiral Remey say American troops were in the rear of the turning column at Pientsang and not engaged, avoiding casualties.
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Pietsang
Open and Free Communications in China Reported
Sir Claude Macdonald’s cipher dispatch confirms free government-minister communication in Peking but legations still under fire from imperial troops and boxers. Admiral Bruce notes Chinese defeat at Peitsang and advance toward Peking by road and river as Waldersee’s role awaits formal confirmation. The edict cites protections for foreign envoys and escort plans to Tien-Tsin amid ongoing hostilities.
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Escort to Tien-Tsin Authorized by Chinese Officials
On Li Tung Chang and Liu Kun Yi's advice, Yung Lu is authorized to escort them to Tien-Tsin. If rebels threaten the party's safety en route, officials are empowered to destroy the rebels immediately.
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Death of Liebknecht rocked by Berlin revolutionary left
Wilhelm Liebknecht German Socialist editor of Vorwaerts and Reichstag member died at Charlottenberg age 74 born Glessen influential in European revolutions exiled to England feared by Emperor William funeral expected to be postponed for a grand socialist demonstration Springfield Illinois and Beloit Wisconsin items note gubernatorial acting duties and a college funeral service for Professor Joseph Emerson with multiple speakers.
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Hanna Leaves City to Check National Committee Plans
Senator Hanna chairman of the Republican national committee travels to Boston to assess the political situation and announces the advisory committee is nearly complete with names of eighteen members to be released early next week. Baseball scores from Chicago and Pittsburg follow the political item.
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Troops March From Camp Douglas for Daylong Bivouac
In hot weather the troops leave the reservation for a day march carrying shelter tents. Each man bears part of a shelter, officers have one each on wagons. The regiment will bivouac about nine miles out tonight.
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Bound Over for Forgery Case in Aug Dem Fatres Popine
Indicted individual facing forgery charges in a case labeled Bound Over for Forgery. The proceedings reference Warcow, Inds, and Aug Dem Fatres Popine in connection with the alleged offense.
Ferdinand blamed in plot to assassinate Countess Hartenau
Vienna reports Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria harbors a detestable reputation linked to a plot to kill the widowed Countess Hartenau and her children. The suspect, imprisoned, allegedly reveals compromising details about the prince amid claims surrounding the murder of ex premier Prince Stambouloff and the Hungarian actress Simonson.
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Alexander Battenberg’s Family Feud Stirs Sofia Conspiracies
The text claims Alexander abandoned Battenberg name for Count Tartenau and Austrian rank, dying in Gratz. It notes Bulgarian distrust of Ferdinand and Sofia intrigues to place Alexander’s son Count Hartenau on the throne, with Stambouloff murdered and Ferdinand blamed amid court tensions.
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Weary Trip Of A Dog Ends With Return Home
A hunting dog belonging to Thomas Porter traveled over 100 miles from Basslake Michigan to Richmond Indiana with Frank Farmer James Crawford and John Clark in ten days then returned home exhausted after slipping away near Van Wert Ohio The dog is about four years old and of the hound breed.
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Basslake
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