Great Democratic Convention Opens in Baltimore
Baltimore hosts a gala convention with Bryan among early speakers as Democrats confront a party crisis. Visitors are welcomed as the city dons festive decorations and nightly displays in anticipation of national attention.
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Baltimore
Josephus Daniels
North Carolina
Willard Saulsbury
Delaware
Edwin A. Newman
District of Columbia
Edwins. Wood
Michigan
Convention chaos at Baltimore as Parker Bryan feud dominates
Reports from Baltimore describe a convention convened at 12 20 p m with Mack presiding and Cardinal Gibbons leading prayer. Delegates heckle as Bryan attacks the National Committee over Parker selection and proposes Kern as temporary chair. The Iowa delegation fractures over Parker and Bryan ties them to Clark support with Wade as a possible permanent chair. Proceedings adjourned until evening amid continued disruption.
Wreckers Attempt to Wreck West Bound Mountain Limited
On June 25 near Tiffin unknown train wreckers laid ties on the track to derail the west bound Mountain Limited. A freight struck the ties, injuring the pilot which was carried eight miles to Iowa City. Sheriff Fautz and a entering posse responded to the scene.
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Iowa City
West Bound Mountain Limited
Tiffin
Fautz
Rattlesnake Bites Child Near Quint Chapman's Farm
A five year old child of Quint Chapman on the Missouri bottom was bitten by a rattlesnake on Wednesday afternoon. The snake escaped after the bite. The foot swelled greatly but doctors arrived by auto and gave remedies. Latest reports say the treatment is going well.
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Sidney
Quint Chapman
Misouri
Sewing Accident Leaves Woman With Thumbs Injured
Mrs. J. T. Francis of Des Moines Iowa suffered a sewing machine injury when her thumb and forefinger were sewn together after the wheel moved as she adjusted the bobbin. She investigated medical aid after being unable to remove the needle.
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Des Moines
J. T. Francis
Forty-sixth
Kingman Boulevard
Gompers and Allies Sentenced in Bucks Store Boycott Case
Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell were found guilty of contempt by the District of Columbia supreme court. They received prison terms of one year six months and nine months respectively for defying a court injunction tied to the Bucks Store and Range boycott. An appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States is planned.
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Washington
Samuel Gompers
Frank Morrison
John Mitchell
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
Bucks
Federaion Setters
Supreme Court of the United States
Gompers
Morrison
Mitchell
Daniel Thew Wright
Supreme Court
American Federation of Labor
Justice Gould
Bucks Store and Range Company
Just Volunteering Rumors at Recruiting Office
A line of overheard chatter questions the pace of enlistments as townsfolk discuss claims that a man is being compelled to volunteer at the local recruiting office. The exchange reflects wartime tensions and civilian concern over recruitment practices.
Committee of Nine Lets Taft Guide New GOP Panel
A Chicago meeting forms a subcommittee to consult President Taft on the new Republican national committee. The group will meet in Washington at the New Willard, ten a.m. Monday to name officers who will direct the presidential campaign, with Roosevelt era delegates present from several states.
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Chicago
Taft
Republican National Committee
Washington
New Willard Hotel
National Committee
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
Roy C. West
Illinois
John T. Adams
Iowa
Charles B. Warren
Michigan
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Missouri
F. W. Estabrook
New Hampshire
Newell Sanders
Tennessee
Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
A. Perkins
Colonel Appoints Part of Delegation for Taft Nomination
The committee on organization named two Roosevelt supporters Mr West of Illinois and Mr Niedringhaus of Missouri. Powell Clayton was elected temporary chairman and Alvah H. Martin of Virginia temporary secretary. Col William F Stone of Baltimore, longtime customs collector, was reelected sergeant at arms. Taft receives broad congratulations as White House busy with remarks from senators and representatives.
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Roosevelt
Coliseum
California
Meyer Lissner
Minnesota
I. A. Caswell
New Jersey
Borden D. Whiting
North Carolina
Richmond Pearson
South Dakota
Thomas Thorson
R. B. Howell
Nebraska
Thomas K. Niedringhaus
Missouri
Kansas
Wilam Allen White
Taft
F. I. Stanley
Wichita
Ohio
West
Ilinois
Niedringhaus
Powell Clayton
Alvah H. Martin
Virginia
William F. Stone
Baltimore
Washington
White House
Senator Brown
Cannon
Mann
Towne
Hughes
Campbell
Col James M Guffey ousted as Democratic national committee head
Baltimore June 25 Col James M Guffey long time Pennsylvania Democratic leader was ousted when the Pennsylvania delegation voted to remove him from the Democratic national committee and elected Congressman A Palmer Mitchell a progressive party member in his place.
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Baltimore
James M. Guffey
Pennsylvania Democracy
Pennsylvania
Democratic National Committee
A. Palmer Mitchell
Cigarette Sparks Major Carlisle Fire Destroying Block
A discarded cigarette stub ignited a blaze in James O Neal to East Main street livery stable Carlisle. The fire destroyed an entire block in the business district causing an estimated loss of 60000 dollars.
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Carlisle
James O'Neal
East Main Street
Thirty Die in Niagara Tragedy at Eagle Park
Niagara river drowning near Eagle park claims many lives as officials tally thirty dead and missing. Survivors recall families torn apart while George Richmeyer and George McKee describe losses as search crews canvass the wreckage.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara River
Eagle Park
George Richmeyer
George McKee
Progressive seeks Bryan as running mate for Roosevelt ticket
In Chicago a Progressive committee expands to 18 as overtures to William J. Bryan for a Roosevelt Bryan ticket circulate. If Baltimore aids a Democratic surge Bryan might back a Progressive Democratic alignment, else he may support a conservative split. The Roosevelts depart for Bay with a crowd cheering good luck as the new drive to unify progressive forces begins.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
New
Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Baltimore
Bryan
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Ter Bay
la Salle Street
van Buran Street
Teddy
Mrs. Roosevelt
H. Post
Porto Ries
George W. Perkins
Kermit Roosevelt
Mumdsey
Travers D. Carmen
Aviator Beachy Wife Seeks Divorce Suit Filed in New York
Mrs. May Beachy filed for divorce from aviator Lincoln Beachy in New York court. The couple married in Detroit in 1908. In France, Frank Klaus defeated George in the nineteenth round of their Pittsburg bout at Dieppe.
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Aviator Beachy
New York
May Beachy
Lincoln Beachy
Avia
Detroit
Klaus
France
Dieppe
Frank Klaus
Pittsburg
George 8Tier
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