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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1912

Page

7

Akron Balloon Disaster Claims Vaniman and Crew

Atlantic City reports the Akron balloon exploded mid air at about 7 am. Aeronaut Vaniman and four crew members including his brother Calvin were killed as the blazing craft fell to land. Thousands rushed to assist and search the bay for corpses. one body recovered. The Akron was on a trial trip.

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Democrats Still Balloting End Not In View

Democrats continue ballot procedures with no clear end in sight as officials update on ongoing count and process. Ballot counting and related deliberations stretch through the day with no final results announced.

Clark and Wilson See-Saw Back and Forth During Night

During a tense session Clark and Wilson clash over adjournment votes. Each side argues procedural points as the clock winds down with no clear consensus. Supporters urge a quick decision while opponents push for further debate.

Clark Wilson

Delegates Trade Votes in Midnight Democratic Nominating Fight

At the Baltimore convention hall July 2 delegates endured 41 ballots without a nominee as Woodrow Wilson rose and Champ Clark waned through a grueling night marked by loud demonstrations. J Hamilton Lewis served as acting chair as adjournment attempts failed amid disputes over unit voting and order.

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Beasts and Beads of Broadway A Texas Guide to Glamour

Lucullus Polk narrates a comic travelogue through Western notables and eastern princes visiting New York. A con man guides a Texan fortune seeker across ports of call from Atascosa City to St. Louis and Chicago, mixing beans, hotels, and misadventures into a satirical portrait of luxury and illusion.

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Mexico Land Bills Delayed in National Assembly

Three promised land and employer liability bills were not presented to the national assembly due to legal technicalities. The drafting has been handled by Carlos Trejo y Lerdo de Tejada, the attorney general of the federal district.

Mexico City Madero National Assembly Carlos Trejo Y Lerdo de Tejada Atderney General Federal District

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Atlantic City Evening Journal The Ron Vaniman His Brother Calvin Mrs. Vaniman Akron the Evening Journal Orville Elder Post Office East Main Street Washington, No. 6 Mutual Care of Journal A. L. Goodspeed West Chester Lexington East Main St East Washington Street Lucy and Lotta Meacham D. Rittenhouse & Son R. R Surrey Geo. Schneider Iowa Ave T. J. Neiswanger Harvey Oliver Mabel Morton Journal Office Dixon & Thomas Bryan Hugo DE Fritsch Harriet Anderson Charlies Anderson Cincinnati Mrs. Taft Boston Indian Ocean Bombay Lucullus Polk Gaekwar Baroda Luccuiius Lucullus Poll Howdahs S. A A. I Texas A. P Atascosa City Man Melincholy George San Miguel Cary Lis Metropolitan Toys Coney Island Solomon Mills L. A San Antonio Menger Selly Dave Francis Iron Mountain West Luke Horsehead Johnson Lolabelle Delatour Forty-third Street Jane Wdike Lolabelle Pix Lolahelle Third Avenue Price Hoss Mexico
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