Bridging of Chasms Ridder Declares Loyal Bryan Support
Herman Ridder signs a statement from Fairview praising Bryan and urging unity among New York Democrats. Parker and Murphy pledge loyalty to Bryan as the party mends the split with Daniel, while Minne-sotans and Indiana back Bryan if Kern is second. Messages pour in from Texas to Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
New York Staats Zeitung
Herman Ridder
New York
Kansas Town
W. J. Bryan
Ridder
Bryan
Judge Parker
F. Murphy
Tammany
Daniel
Virginia
Washington
Eairview
Murphy
Texas
Minnesota
Maine
Indiana
Kern
Question of chairmanship discussed by Hall and Bryan
Dr P L Hall Nebraska's new national committee member discussed with Bryan arrangements for Bryan's meeting with the committee. Names for the chairmanship were informally considered but not disclosed. Bryan's final selection is not left to him. Governor Johnson of Minnesota expected to actively participate. The State Journal cites Bryan offering part of the White House to the vice president if elected, which Bryan dismissed as a test raised by Kern. Bryan telegraphed he never said voting against a Confederate veteran.
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P. L. Hall
Nebraska
Bryan
Hall
Johnson
Minnesota
State Journal
White House
Kern
North Carolina
Fairview
Tom Watson
House of Representatives
Lincoln
Congress
Taft Takes A Rest In Hot Springs Va
President hopeful Taft rested from campaigning in Hot Springs Virginia. He walked to St Luke's Episcopal Church with Mrs Taft and listened to a sermon by Rev John G Scott. Senator Warner arrived and spoke with Taft about Missouri campaign conditions and farmer land sales in Illinois and Iowa moving to Missouri.
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Hot Springs
Taft
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
John G. Scott
Warner
Missouri
Illinois
Iown
Democratic Demonstration in Des Moines Sparks Campaign Clash
Des Moines prepares for a major political clash as William J. Bryan and William Taft headline a big Democratic rally. A monster parade and an Auditorium address follow a convention featuring national delegates including Charles Towne of New York and Jerry Sullivan of Des Moines with several other prominent speakers.
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Des Moines
William J. Bryan
William W. Taft
United States
Charles 4. Towne
New York
Jerry Sullivan
Roanoke Sister Hears Kern Nomination While Market Shopping
Mrs. Sallie Engle, sister of Indiana Democratic VP hopeful John W. Kern, learned of the nomination in Roanoke after delivering produce. She had urged him to quit politics, but he replied there are no bees in his bonnet. The Engles own the Kern homestead near Calvin's Cave, where Kern's father is buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Sallie Engle
John W. Kern
Indiana
John
Deputy Sheriff Arrested in Peoria Highway Robbery Case
Peoria Illinois July 18 Deputy Sheriff Louis Fromme was arrested on charges of highway robbery against J A Hubbard of Dillon Wyoming. Hubbard, at the races, reported Fromme knocked him down in an alley and stole about $60 while the thief faced about $200. Fromme was identified by Hubbard at arrest.
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Peoria
Ill
Louis Fromme
J. A. Hubbard
Dillon, Wye
Hubbard
Fromme
Olympic Games Open Largest Arena in the World
LondonJuly 13 Athletes from twenty countries gather for the Olympic games opening with a parade as the feature of ceremonies. The Stadium seats 68000 with space for 23000 extra and additional standing room for 50000. Nearly 2000 athletes compete across 25 events over a fortnight with preliminaries and daily events. Ticket prices vary from 25 cents to 5 dollars for afternoon shows.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Stadium
England
Prescription Denatured Alcohol Sparks Inquiry
Washington reports that both the physician who writes a prescription for denatured alcohol and the druggist involved are under scrutiny as officials investigate the handling and distribution of denatured alcohol amid safety concerns.
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Washington
Danville Lawyer Charles K Brown Arrested for Counterfeiting
Chicago reports the arrest of Charles K Brown a 35 year old Danville Alabama lawyer on counterfeiting charges. Secret service agents found a full counterfeiting setup hidden in a cellar and in a desk secret compartment costing about 1000 dollars. Officials call it the most complete outfit they have seen.
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Chicago
Charles K. Brown
Danville
Brown
United States Secret Service
Big Dane Nelson kills wife then takes own life
Kris Nelson known as The Big Dane shot his wife at their Gordonville home then killed himself outside. Authorities note he had been drinking prior to the fatal events.
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Mason City
Kris Nelson
The
Big Dane
Gordonville
Nelson
Former Bishop Curtis Dead
Baltimore death report announces Rev. Alfred A. Curtis former Roman Catholic bishop of Wilmington Delaware and longtime Baltimore vicar general dies at St Agnes sanitarium as of July 13.
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Curtis
Baltimore
Alfred A. Curtis
Wilmington
Del
St. Agnes Sanatorium
Long Lost Diamond Found in Shelbyville Yard
In Shelbyville Indiana on July 13 Edward Schacherer noticed a glistening object in the grass at Dr W McFadden home. He investigated from a ladder and found a valuable diamond later valued at $500. The diamond’s owner, the doctor’s son, had lost it six to eight years ago and presumed it stolen.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Edward Schacherer
Dr. W. ©. McFadden
Monument to Captain Underhill Unveiled at Matinecock
In Oyster Bay July 13 a monument was dedicated to Captain John Underhill, famed for his Pequot war service, before hundreds of descendants at Matinecock Long Island with President Roosevelt delivering a short unveiling address.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
John Underhill
Matinecock
L. I
Roosevelt
Purdy Sworn In as U S District Judge in Saint Paul
Milton Dwight Purdy of Minneapolis, former assistant United States attorney general, appeared before Circuit Judge Sanborn in the federal court building and was formally sworn in as judge of the United States district court to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Judge William Lochren.
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St. Paul
Milton Dwight Purdy
Minneapolis
United States Attorney General
Sanborn
Federal Court
United States District Court
William Lochren
Survivor Fred Cooper Reacts Calmly to Family Tragedy
Cadillac Michigan July 13 Fred Cooper the sole survivor of the Cooper family murder learned the horrific killing that left him alone in the world. He was the only living member among eight found in the house when authorities entered the day after the massacre. In hospital he shows little emotion, and physicians say the shock or a brain injury may account for his stoic demeanor.
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Cadillac
Mich
Fred Cooper
Cooper Familly
N Fn
Fred
Catfish Gate Water Main Clog in Bedford
Water supply near exhaustion prompts inspection at Bedford Indiana as pumps run but flow is blocked by several large catfish in the water main. Officials trace cause to fish intrusion, nearly shutting off service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Judge Seed in His Own Court in Ann Arbor Suit
Judge Kinne faces a $20,000 damages suit in his own court filed by Florence Ben O Liel a Chautauqua lecturer. She alleges injuries from a June last year collision with Mrs Kinne driving a auto. The claim cites a broken leg a crushed nose and a sprained shoulder.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Kinne
Florence Ben O'Liel
Markets Chicago July 13 1908 hogs and cattle summaries
Markets show hog receipts at 33 000 with leftovers 3 036. Prices steady for light hogs 6 25 to 6 80, mixed packers 6 25 to 6 90, heavies 6 25 to 6 95, roughs 6 25 to 6. Trade in cattle 25 000 largely steady with others weak to 10 lower. Sheep 18 000 steady.
Chicago market report for July 13 1908 shows mixed cattle and grain quotes
Beach-Wickham Grain Co furnishes a Chicago market bulletin with receipts and shipments for yesterday and last week, plus estimated totals for today and tomorrow. Prices cover bulk, light, mixed, heavy packers, cows, steers, stockers, sheep and lambs with noted regional ranges and market tone.
North American Commission Ad Promises Square Deal
John A. Babcock markets the North American Commission with a direct message that customers will receive a square deal. The ad emphasizes honest terms and reliable service as its core promise.
Priest Alia Death Sentence Set for Week at Canon City
Denver July 13 Giuseppe Alia the priest killer awaits execution at the state penitentiary in Canon City with the exact date kept secret by prison officials. Governor Ruhtrl will not grant clemency, and Alia shows fierce hatred for the church while enduring a troubled wait before the noose.
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Denver
Giuseppe Alia
Alia
Canon City
Ruchtel
Leo Heinrichs
St. Elizabeth's Church
Guilty of Brutal Murder in Kansas Case
Mrs Mollie Stewart is found guilty of murdering Mrs Jane Schneck and her two children near Centropolis Kansas. The verdict caps a violent case dating from February 3 1907 as Frank Schneck and Stewart plotted the crime. Schneck was the husband and Stewart the mother of a family. The punishment is life in the penitentiary.
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Ottawa
Kan
Mollie Stewart
Jane Schneck
Mra Stewart
Frank Schaeck
Kansas
Frank Schneck
Stewart
Centropolis
Schneck
Four killed by electric car near Semper
Four bridge building department workers for the Colorado and Southern were struck by a fast Denver and Interurban Electric car near Semper nine miles north of Denver. The dead are George W. Libby foreman Freg Knippers John Mills and Fred Jordan.
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Denver
Colorado and Southern
Bridge Building Department
Denver and Interurban
Semper
George W. Libby
Freg Knippers
John Mills
Fred Jordan
Coal historian predicts anthracite exhaustion by 2055
Edward W. Parker of the United States Geological Survey warns the nation’s anthracite coal supply may run dry in 2055. Kentucky authorities pursue night riders with bloodhounds as unrest spreads. About 1,000 workers have been recalled at Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia over the past three weeks.
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Edward W. Parker
United States Geological Survey
Kentucky
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Philadelphia
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Macauley
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Purdy
Judge Seed
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
John A. Babcock
North American Commission ‘Company
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