Bryan confronted by Hill bill misreadings at Denver convention
Fairview Nebraska July 21 influential eastern Democrats warned Bryan that the anti injunction plank was not solid law the Hill bill endorsed by the platform allowed jury trials in contempt cases only when outside court jurisdiction Bryan sought an inquiry but was assured by Washington reports the Allen amendment made jury trials mandatory only in cases outside the court as to Taft Prohibition support Bryan met with Wiley Phillips editor who said some Prohibitionists may vote for Bryan in key states and would not discuss details of their talk
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Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Denver
David B. Hill
Senate
Hill
Senator Alien
Nebraska
Committee of Resolutions
Associated Press
Washington
United States Senate
Wiley B. Phillips
California Voice
Los Angeles
Columbus
Phillips
Taft
Hitchcock in Council opens GOP campaign plan in Colorado Springs
In Colorado Springs July 21 the first session of Republican leaders with Chairman Hitchcock of the national committee ran until nearly 8 p m The gathering included national committee members and state central committee chairmen from sixteen states and territories They discussed state conditions and sought tighter coordination for opening and conducting the campaign Described by attendees as a stock taking session to address past campaign shortcomings and improve future cooperation
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Hitchcock
National Committee
Taft Opens Germantown Court House Ceremony
Judge Taft helped open court and dedicate the Germantown courthouse near Hot Springs Virginia. He accepted the invitation as a neighborhood affair and spoke on the administration of justice by the courts.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Germantown
Car Collides With a Wagon Near Detroit
Oscar mentions a collision near Detroit on July 21 injuring nine people, six seriously, as a heavy interurban car derailed from the rails near the eastern city limits. The report notes a wagon involvement and multiple injuries with local responders on the scene.
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Detroit
Mich
Car Crash Injures Multiple in Detroit Affects Wagon Riders
At Belvidere and Gra toit avenues a heavily loaded car bound for Mount Clemens jumped the rear tracks, swung onto the rails, and struck a wagon carrying four men. Women on the car suffered severe injuries including spine and internal injuries, arm fractures, and cuts. Victims include Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Welch, Mrs. Ellens, and an unknown woman. Brege family members sustained multiple injuries. Fritz Zerler and Albert Felsky also hurt. Officials report widespread cuts, broken bones, and internal injuries among passengers.
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Wagner
Cleveland
M. Welch
F. Ellens
Welch
Christian Brege
Detroit
Dewey Brege
Walter Brege
Albert Felsky
Fritz Zerler
Belvidere and
Gratoit
Mount Clemens
Admiral Rojestvensky Dead in Germany
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, who commanded Russian fleets, is reported dead in Bad Nauheim Germany on July 21. The news item notes his prominent role, years of service, and his impact on naval history.
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Rojestvensky
Bad Nauheim
Germany
Senator William F Vilas Taken Ill in Milwaukee
Ex Senator Vilas of Madison Wisconsin aged about seventy suffered a brain hemorrhage and his condition was described as serious, prompting relatives in Milwaukee to be summoned. He had retired from public life for several years and had served in President Cleveland's cabinet.
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Madison
Wis
United States
William F. Vilas
Cleveland
Vilas
Milwaukee
Accident on the Kearsarge steam pipe blast injures five
A steam pipe burst in the forward starboard boiler room of the battleship Kearsarge causing injuries to five fireroom crew members. The men sustained non life threatening injuries. The incident occurred in Honolulu on July 21. Officers reported the crew is receiving medical care and the ship remains seaworthy.
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Kearsarge
Honolulu
Kearsage
United States Dominates Early Olympic Track and Field Events
The second week of the Olympic contest at Shepherd’s Bush opens with field sports led by track and field. The United States claim eight sprint heats and the standing broad jump. J A Rector of Virginia shines by breaking the Olympic sprint record while C A Daniels wins the 100 metre swimming and the US leads in hurdles and Bantam catch wrestling.
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London
Shepherd's Bush
United States
Great Britain
J. A. Rector
University of Virginia
H. G. MacLeod
Cambridge
Sheppard, Halstead and Beard
Lunghi
Italy
H. L. Coe
University of Michigan
Just
C. J. Bacon
C. A. Daniels
New York Athletic Club
Market Quotes and Livestock Prices From Chicago and East Buffalo
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed wheat corn oats and short rib figures with July through December contracts recorded. Live stock in Chicago and East Buffalo lists receipts and bid ranges for hogs cattle sheep and lambs with varying grades and prices across multiple categories.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Wary Wins Despite Behind Record at St Louis Meet
Records were made as Ray Wary won while well behind his St Louis mark. His best distance reached 10 feet 11 inches. The meet totals showed the United States with three wins and France with one.
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Ray Wary
St. Louis
United States
Weather Forecast For Iinels And Nearby States
Following official forecast up to 8 o clock tonight local showers expected in Indiana and Lower Michigan with rising temperatures. Wisconsin sees showers with notable temperature change. Iowa reports local showers in the eastern portion with gradual warming.
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Indiana
Lower
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Prince plans new steamship lines in opposition to Hamburg American
Berlin July 21 Prince Christian Kraft Zn Hohentohe Ohringen holder of a large stake in the German Levant Steamship company of Hamburg is near starting a major shipping network to oppose the Hamburg American line Prince Egon von Fuerstenburg a close imperial friend is said to join as a substantial shareholder in the venture.
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Berlin
Christian Kraft Zn
Roy Thompson Weds in Seattle Heads to Behring Island
Roy W. Thompson, ex-resident of Tamburg Michigan, married in Seattle to Miss Louis W. Thompson. He will return with his bride to Little Gilomede island in Behring strait where he serves as a government teacher. Esquimos are the island's sole residents.
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Tamburg
Mich
Roy W. Thompson
Seattle
Wash
Louis W. Thompson
Little Gilomede Island
Behring Strait
Esquimos
Stamp Collectors in Council Convenes in Columbus
Columbus Ohio hosts national stamp and revenue collector groups for annual conventions this week starting with a smoker at the Southern hotel. The Ohio Numismatic Society also holds meetings during the event.
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Stamp Collectors In Council
Columbus
Postage and Revenue Stamp Collectors of the
United States
Southern Hotel
The
Ohio Numismatic Society
Faulkner Drops Dead After Remark At Evansville Party
In Evansville Indiana on July 21 William Faulkner told friends he felt better than ever and expected to live many more years, then suddenly dropped dead at the gathering in a shocking turn of events.
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Evansville
Ind
William Faulkner
Markets Chicago July 21 1908 price report
Estimated receipts 12000 with leftovers 12114 from yesterday. Market 5 lower than yesterday. Hogs light 600 to 670 and 615 to 677 for mixed packers. Feeder grades 615 to 680. Cattle 2500 strong to higher. Sheep 15000 weak at yesterday's decline.
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Texas
Chicago hogs and cattle market report July 21 1908
Market figures show receipts yesterday and estimates for today and tomorrow. Prices range across hogs cattle and sheep with light and mixed packers near six dollars and above, and heavy ship's grades up to seven dollars. The report notes a slow market for some categories and strength for others, with figures supplied by Beach-Wickham Grain.
John A Bagcock Will North American Commission Co
John A Bagcock declares intent related to the North American Commission Company in Chicago. He promises timely communication and asserts a commitment to a square deal. The message emphasizes straightforward dealings and ongoing availability.
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The
North American Commission Company
New York Man Arrested Over A Threat To Mother For Money
John A. Van Rensselaer, 34, a New York broker, was arrested on a Newport R. I. charge of attempted extortion after writing a letter to his mother Mrs. John King Van Rensselaer demanding $30 monthly board and threatening to blow her head off unless funds were provided. He admitted writing the note and gave a statement about past loans and family feuds.
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New York
John A. van Rensselaer
John King van Rensselaer
Crowley
Newport
R. L
van Rensselaer
van Rensselaar
Colonial Dames of America
Chinese Baptist church planned for Philadelphia after murder
In Philadelphia on July 21 a Chinese Baptist church will be built here from the bequest of Lee Chu, murdered last Tuesday by George Lee. Dr Charles Seashores praised Chit at the funeral noting his will funds the project, claiming it marks a new epoch for Chinese Christians in America and the end of the yellow peril fear.
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Philadelphia
Lee Chu
George Lee
Charles Seashores
Chit
United States
America
Navy Captain McCrea Buried at Arlington Cemetery
Captain Henry McCrea of the battleship Georgia died of Bright's disease in a Brooklyn naval hospital Sunday night during the North Atlantic squadron cruise to the Pacific coast. The Indiana-born officer, born in 1851 at Logansport, Ind., will be buried at Arlington cemetery, Washington.
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McCrea
Arliington
New York
Henry McCrea
United States Navy
Georgia
Pacific Coast
Bright
Naval Hospital
Brooklyn
Arlington Cemetery
Washington
Logansport
Ind
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