Kern Nominated for Vice President at Democratic Rally
In Indianapolis the Colosseum filled to capacity as John W. Kern was formally notified of his Democratic vice presidential nomination. Bryan, Mack, and party leaders arrived, with Kern hosting a reception, then a brief address by Taggart before the official notification ceremony wraps up.
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Wm. J. Brean
Norman B. Mack
John W. Kern
Bryan
Ieagce
Mack
Woodson
Denson
Aryan
Colosseum
Country Club
Kern
Fair Grounds
Thomas Taggart
Norman FE. Mack
Theodore FE. Bell
California
Bell
Hoosier
Bell Tells Kern the News on Tariff and Cannon
Theo dore FE Bell of California delivered the nomination toast for John W Kern, praising the Indiana Democrat and condemning Speaker Cannon as the chamber’s ruler. He warned that reform measures and tariff changes would curb trusts and protect labor and farmers, aligning with Jeffersonian ideals and Democratic platform pledges.
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Cannon
Kern
Thenanade
Renson
Democratic Party
Republican National Convention
Thomas Jefferson
Panic on a Street Car in Cleveland Fire
Three people hurt in a Cleveland street car panic as the vehicle caught fire after a fuse blew. The motorman was hurled through the vestibule window and the car ran a block before being stopped. One woman is probably fatally injured.
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Cleveland
Bryan Kern speech sparks loud applause in Nebraska rally
An orator from Nebraska addressed a large crowd as cheers erupted repeatedly during his remarks. A brief interlude featured a speech by Thomas J. Marshall, Democratic candidate for governor, following a tense exchange between Bryan and Kern.
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Nebraska
Bryan
Kern
Thomas J. Marshall
William J. Bryan Captures Unprecedented Political Favor
The platform and candidacy are described as universally embraced by all classes, with William J. Bryan portrayed as the closest to the people's heart among political leaders. The text emphasizes broad support and a historic prospect of success for Bryan and his movement.
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William J. “Rvan
Bryan Tackles the Trusts During Kern's Address
Bryan denounces trusts, accusing the Republican party of lax enforcement of the Sherman act and endorsing Democratic remedies. He frames private monopoly as indefensible, argues for a federal license system and restrictions on trust power, and stresses industrial and political independence as essential.
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Kern
William J. Bryan
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Republican Party
Jefferson
United States
Democratic Party
Scores on the Ball Fields Big League Standings and Games
Chicago standings show Brooklyn and Chicago games with several runs and errors. St Louis and Boston split, Philadelphia beat Cincinnati, New York-N Pittsburg split, Boston and Chicago plus Washington and Detroit results. Philadelphia defeated Cleveland, New York and St Louis tied in hits and errors detail.
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Smith
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Ludwig
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Doom
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Pittsburg
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Detroit
Donovan
Schmidt
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Street
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Liebhardt
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Schlitzer
Powers
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Potteries
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Roxston
York Howe Sweeney Second verme St Louis baseball scores
York and Howe lead as St Louis battles New York in a series of score reports. The document lists hits by New York and St Louis players and notes several matchups across cities including Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis Denver Pueblo Omaha and Sioux City with varying totals.
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Louisville
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Columbus
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Toledo
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Sioux City
Des Monen
Denver
Lincoln
Pueblo
Omaha
Oil drillers in Carlyle await deeper bore after contract change
Carlyle Aug 25. Oil drillers near the city, employed by a local company, quit after reaching 1200 feet. The firm has now closed a contract with another concern. After inspecting the hole the superintendent decided to bring in heavier machinery to reach a greater depth.
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Carlyle
Super Atendent
Woman power era, century of the modern woman
A quotation proclaims that the twentieth century belongs to women and that women can do everything men can do. The author argues there are few exceptions and that women perform with equal or greater skill. The remark reflects attitudes about gender roles.
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London
Russia's Billion Dollar Navy Warning From the Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer warns that vast capital ships alone do not forge a true navy without decisive resolve and capable sailors. It argues steel ships lack heart and public will, urging a stronger maritime effort before any alliance or treaty seals the deal.
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Russia
Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Country Boy Describes Two Cows for Milk and Coffee
A country boy points to two cows, calling one the pretty white cow that yields white milk and the other the brown cow that provides coffee flavored milk. The exchange highlights rural life and simple comparisons between animals and everyday products.
Chicago Hogs and Cattle Market Report August 25 1908
Chicago market briefing shows hog receipts estimated at 9000 with strong tone for some grades while light and mixed lots varied. Cattle and sheep receipts around 6500 and 25000 with sheep weak to 10 lower, western and Texas cattle noted, market overall slow with mixed directions and notable price ranges across grades. Furnished by Beach Wickham Grain Company Postal Telegraph Bidg Chicago.
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Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
John A. Babcock and North American Commission Company
A brief note presents John A. Babcock associated with the North American Commission Company promising straightforward service and a square deal. The message emphasizes reliability and prompt availability for any time.
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The
North American Commission Company
Massive Stock Block Trading Sparks NYSE Probe
A five member NYSE committee will investigate Saturday trading in huge block orders totaling over a million shares. Reports say a single firm handled up to 600 000 shares, with buyers and sellers matched to create an artificial activity impression. If a prime mover is found, severe discipline may ensue for rule violations.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Exchange
R. R B. Thomas
More ships for John Bull
London Aug 5 Before year's end two more dreadnaught class battleships are to be launched for the British navy with one more starting. St Vincent laid down at Portsmouth will launch Sept 10 and Collingwood at Devonport Nov 7 both ready for commission early 1910. Vanguard to be commenced soon by private builders. Britain will soon have four dreadnoughts in commission two complete and two building.
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London
St. Vincent
Portsmouth
Collingwood
Devonport
Vanguard
Great Britain
Baltimore confession ties trunk body to Windber man
Mrs. Bonnie Rosenbloom and her daughter Eva confess the body found in a trunk near Camden New Jersey on August 16 is Samuel J. Rosenbloom of Windber Pennsylvania. They say he was killed by son Alexander Rosenbloom at their Windber home around Navy 12 last. The motive given is years of beatings by the husband.
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Bonnie Rosenbloom
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Helle Mawr
Camden
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Samuel J. Rosenbloom
Windber
Alexander Rosenbloom
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John A. Babcock
Chicago, Ill
George H. Ely
the Exchange
John Bull
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