Bryan Leads as Democratic Nomination Sparks Deluge of Demonstrations
Denver July 10 The Democratic national convention nominated William J Bryan amid wild demonstrations lasting seventy two minutes after his name was placed in nomination by Ignatius J Dunn Nebraskas Bryan captured a large majority of votes as the platform committee was late in reporting and the crowd surged with banners and cries of praise
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Dunn
Denver
United States
William J. Bryan
George Gray
Delaware
Johnson
Minnesota
Ignatius J. Dunn
Nebraska
America
William Jennings Bryan
Riot at Riverview Resort Arrests Army Privates
A riot at Riverview on the Maryland side of the Potomac led to twenty-five U S Army privates being arrested at Fort Washington. Capt Edward N Macon attempted to quell the outbreak and received a broken arm while many rioters were injured.
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Washington
Riverview
Maryland
Potomac
United States Army
Fort Washington
Edward N. Macon
Persian shah plans radical electoral law changes
Tehran dispatch reports the shah will overhaul the electoral system by creating an upper chamber drawn from clergy and landowners. The move signals a major shift in Persia's political structure during this period.
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St. Petersburg
Teheran
Persia
Watson Nominated for Populist President at Georgia Rally
Atlanta notices Thomas E. Watson was officially informed of his Populist nomination for president. Judge J. W. Forestfi of Albany, N Y, leads the notification committee. The events follow the Georgia Populist convention which chose a new state committee and presidential electors.
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Atlanta, Ga
Thomas E. Watson
J. W. Forestfi
Albany
N. Y
Rockefeller Jr. welcomes third child at Maine home
Bar Harbor July 10 Mrs John D Rockefeller Jr. has given birth to a son at the Rockefeller summer home. The infant is the couple's third child joining a boy and a girl.
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Bar Harbor
John D. Rockefeller Jr
Rockefeller
Ninety three year old Pfeiffer still alive after Fourth of July vow
Francis Pfeiffer, a long time German Fire Insurance agent in Columbus Indiana, predicted his death on July 4 but remains alive in critical condition. He drafted his own resignation papers amid the vigil, and trustees from the insurance firm honored him at a recent banquet. Separate city fire reports include a blaze at Pabst's Loop hotel destroying two hotels at Coney Island and a four story apartment house at 319 East Eighteenth street with one death, Mary Smith, and several injuries.
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Columbus
Ing
Francis Pfeiffer
German Fire Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Pfeiffer
Coney Island
Luna Park
Dreamland
Steeplechase Park
Pabst
Loop Hotel
Frank Clayton
East Eighteenth Street
Mary Smith
Coney Island Parks in Pfail Fire Threatens Three Resorts
Fire at Coney Island parks causes loss of a quarter of a million dollars. Three big resorts threatened by flames on July 10 in New York. Damage reported across structures, crews battled the blaze through the day.
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Coney Island
Pfail
New York
Was Equal to the Occasion in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan July 10 Thomas Vrogendewell a former policeman stopped a burglary after spotting a suspect near James Roberts residence He pursued and detained the burglar with a mock pistol leading him to the lockup revealing quick decisive action by a vigilant citizen.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Thomas Vrogendewell
James Roberts
Vrogedewel
The World Owes Me A Living Quote Exchange
The Detroit Free Press notes a sharp exchange where a lazy person proclaims the world owes him a living and a cynic retorts that it exists, implying survival depends on action. The brief exchange reflects attitudes toward work and entitlement.
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Detroit Free Press
Restoration of Railway Credit Dominant Need of the Times
Frontenac New York July 10 An appeal to bankers to cooperate in restoring railroad credit was made by Chas Elliot Warren president of the New York Bankers association in his annual address at the fifteenth annual convention. He urged an end to public antagonism toward railroads noting their credit is jeopardized and that strengthening railway credit benefits the railroads and the nation.
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Frontenac
N. Y
Chas
Elliot Warren
New York Bankers’ Association
Warren
United States
Bryan Nominee Named by Democrats in Denver
In Denver this morning at 3 40 the nomination of William Jennings Bryan for the presidency was made by the Democratic party. The vote stood Bryan 892, Gray 59, Johnson 46. On motion of Hammond the nomination was made unanimous.
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Denver
the Evening Journal
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Bryan
Gray
Johnson
Hammond
Fire damages Joliet Herald building in $19000 loss
Fire on the Joliet Evening Herald building caused a $19000 loss due to spontaneous combustion. The third floor painters sparked the blaze. the division of loss lists B. B. Brush Printing at $6000, insurance $4500, Herald Printing $10000, and building $3000, all insured.
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Joliet
Bryan says president must serve with singleness of purpose
The speaker states the presidency is the world’s highest office and a candidate should avoid bias from personal ambition. He urges duty to God and country and declares he will not seek a second term if elected.
No Vice President Yet Nominating Speech Underway
At this writing no vice presidential nominee has been selected. Tom Marshall of Indiana delivers the nominating speech supporting Judge John W. Kern of Indianapolis as the candidate.
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Tom Marshall
Indiana
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Douglas Page Sickness Report
Douglas Page is on the sick list today after taking ill last night and suffering considerably.
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Douglas Page
Hogs and Cattle Prices in Chicago Markets July 10 1908
The Markets Chicago July 10 1908 reports estimated receipts 18000 with 6536 left over. Hog market strong at yesterday's average with light hogs 600 to 650, mixed packers 600 to 624, heavy shipping 600 to 665, rough 600 to 600. Cattle 1500 slow steady. Sheep 6000 lambs weak to lower, sheep steady.
Chicago Live Stock Market Report July 10 1908
Official receipts yesterday 28873 shipments 5494. estimated today 18000. Market steady to higher with cattle and sheep showing gains. beef and Texan steers quoted 4.00 to 6.20 and Western cattle 2.60 to 4.90. Beeves 4.70 to 8.25, sheep 2.75 to 4.60, lambs 4.00 to 6.85. Furnished by Beach-Wickham Grain Company.
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Texas
Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Miraculous escape under fire in Paraguay crisis
United States minister Edward C. O'Brien narrowly escaped three government shots while approaching Paraguayan revolutionaries in Asuncion. Diplomatic efforts continue as Emiliano Naveiro gains recognition and U S and Mexico press for strict neutrality in Honduras. Diplomatic discussions in Washington aim to prevent further incidents and enforce neutrality laws.
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la Paz
Bolivia
Paraguay
Asuncion
United States
Edward C. O’brien
Emiliano Naveiro
Washington
Senor Ugarte
Honduras
Creel
Mexico
Bacon
State Department
Nicaragua
Amapala
Honduran
Las Vacas
James Seconding Bryan Nomination in Democratic Rally
Congressman Ollie M. James of Marion Kentucky backs William J. Bryan, invoking liberty and equal rights. He cites nine million idle and hungry workers, calls for justice and education, and urges support for the Democratic ticket as the nation faces dawn of victory.
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Ollie M. James
Marion
Bryan
Republic
Liberty
Florida
Alleghenies
Rockies
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Silver Mines Richest Reside In Spain
The oldest silver mines are in Germany, but the richest are in Spain, according to the report.
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Germany
Spain
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Watson
Rockefellers
Risonare
MR. Bryan
Chicago
Peril
O'Brien
Joe
Reel
M. James
Kentucky
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