Disrupted Democratic Nomination Sparks Party War in Kansas
In a heated Kansas Convention, cries and jeers erupted as J I Shepard announced a Democratic candidate. Name nominations led to uproar and physical confrontations, with officers shielding delegates as chaos postponed proceedings and speeches followed by sharp disputes about party allegiance.
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South
Democratic Party
Shépard
Toug
Shepari
Charles H Mitchell
Illinois
Ile
Ann
Sereants
Iras Rin Sters
Bryan
Trail Army i
Ae Mo Shepard
Aman
Lopenien
Ant
Ani
Frank F
Annie
First Census Records Published on Various States Totals
The notice announces the publication of census pamphlets from 1790 and related state records including Virginia and New Hampshire. It states 3,400,099 heads of families listed with a total population and slave count, highlighting the National and state schedules adopted at the Constitution's framing.
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Tae
Healy
Damalles
Oo Durst
Massachusetts
New York
iWon
Virginia
Jasd
New Hampshire
Vermont
Wavyland
United States
Typhoon Drowns 300 Chinese near Hongheig harbor
In a July typhoon, the steamers Schuyl Mil Persia Powhattan Laisang Charles Hardovin and the British torpedo boat Woting ran ashore. Thirty houses fell and public gardens were wrecked. The steamer yirg King sank with 300 Chinese drowned and only 12 rescued as British and German ships engaged nearby.
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Hongheig
Schuyl Mil Persia Powhattan Laisang
Charles Hardovin
Woting
Barr
Nardaha
New York
Eolisi
Casandina
Yirg King
Independence Party Platform Denounces Old Parties In This Convention
Chicago July 28 platform of the Independence Party pledges independence from Republicans and Democrats, calls for direct nominations and referendum, recall of officials, anti corruption and economy in government, plus fair labor standards, eight hour day, inspection, and central bank concept. It condemns stock watering, overcapitalization, and court actions favoring bosses while urging public ownership ideas and tariff revision.
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Chicago
Independence Party
United States
Tuch
Thes Corporation
Friends of
Industr
Courts
Only Four Cars Remain In Hower Trophy Race
Pittsburg Pa July os One of five cars in the Hower Trophy contest was disqualified today from the Cambridge Springs to Pittsburg leg. Car No 104 retired after a front axle snapped about 40 miles east of Cambridge Springs. Occupants George W Weidley and Willam Gilterer reported slight injuries. If more than one car finishes Buffalo with a perfect score, they enter the New York San Francisco race starting August 14.
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Pittsburg
Cambridge Springs
Bedford Springs
Thias
George W Weidley
Willam Gilterer
Buffalo
New York
San Francisco
Earl Denies Wedding Rumor
London reports Lord Clancarty has asked a local news agency to deny a circulation that he plans to marry Mrs Arnold Marcus of New York. The note seeks to quash speculation about a high society union.
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Clancarty
New York
London
Lord Clancarty
Arnold Marcus
First OVER Currency Compromise Plank Hits Subcommittee
Independence Party teeters as currency plank splits the Chicago committee on resolutions. Hearst and Williams argue the February conference stance while a central governmental bank compromise prevails over direct treasury loan rights to national banks. Members clash over a model banking system, with subtreasuries and government branches debated, and a revision adopted after hours of wrangling.
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Postal Service
Parcels Post and Postal Savings Banks
Savngs
Post Office Department
Arizona
New Mexico
National Health Bureau
Department of Public Health
Hearst
Chicago
Independence Party
William R. Hearst
Gesner Williams
California
United States
J M. Zion
Clarks Hill
Riowoed Harden
New Hampshire
National Banking Trust
Col J. Guffey
Kentucky
Hearnth
Milton W Howard
Alabams
Ggas
Stomach Aches and Diarrhoea Untidy Health Advice
A brief note links stomach ache and diarrhoea to green vegetables unripe fruit and weather changes. It suggests prevention and quick cures but provides no concrete remedies or sources.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Endorsed by Mrs Campbell and Mrs Freeman
An interview from Red Bank Pennsylvania features Mrs Campbell recounting her mother Mrs Freeman aged 114 praising Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a stimulant and tonic. The letter cites relief for the elderly and overworked, recommending a teaspoonful four times daily in milk or water, with sales through John Weddinburgh Company and other outlets.
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Campbell
Red Bank
Freeman
Duffy
Recheater New York
H Shea
Ave
N. W
John Wedderburn Company
F St. N
Navy officers and paymasters appointed in 1908 list
The document lists multiple Navy and Marine Corps officers and paymasters appointed or commissioned from mid 1908, including Rear Admiral WB Cowles, Capt. F HE Beatty, Lieut Comdrs G R Gherardi and W P Scott, Lieut Comdrs F J Chadwick and G E Gelin, Lieut Comdr HV Butler, C O N Offey, S Vanderbeck, Paymasters W J Hine, W O Hughes, J F O Mara, JH Knapp, T R LeCompte, FR E Corcoran, R Van De W Bleecker, E A Gobey, R S Chewie, S E Dickinson, W O R Van Buren, Cap HD South, Capt J K Trey, Capt BW Sidley, and Capt F Robards, all with various commissioning or appointment dates set in 1908. The roll includes assignments to cruisers, fleets, the West Virginia, and duty as pay officers or assistants in the Navy and USMC.
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WB Cowles
Navy
F HE Beatty
Williams
Amender
G. R. Gherardi
Leutenant
W P Scott
Prairie
F J Chadwick
Frankt Dasy Yard
Suffolk
Gelin
Vanderbeck
Heute Ant
W J Hine
T R LeCompte
Amst
E Corcoran
van de W Bleecker
Rent
A Gobey
S Chewie
E Dickinson
W OR van Buren
Ig Navy
South US
J K Trey
Sidley
F Robards
USMC
United States Marine Corps
Airship Baldwin uses water cooled engine in Fort Myer test
Capt Baldwin unveils the rubber gas bag at Fort Myer as Curtiss evaluates a 175 pound water cooled engine for the dirigible. The team debates ballast and the steerman’s platform position while preparing for the first flight around Washington and Virginia.
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Thomas Baldwin
Army
Fort Myer
Fort
Baldwin
Caymen Curtiss
Washington
Virginia
Foulos
Wa Department
George H Curtiss
Curtiss M1 Cine Company
Hammondsport N
Curtiss
Henri Farman
Brighton Beach
New York
Sergt
Capt Baldwin
Lieut Foulois
Mr Curtiss
Hammondsport
Army Leaves of Absence Notices for Various Officers
Military orders grant leaves of absence for multiple officers across branches. Names include First Lieut Frederick Gorck er, Seventeenth Infantry for twelve days. Capt William Ho Moncriet, Medical Corps for two months. First Lieut DeWitt Jones, Engineers for fourteen days. Brooke Payne, Third Mesa Artillery for fourteen days. Capt Kenneth Masteder, Coast Artillery for ten days. First Lieut Benjamin Howetsot, Coast Artillery for one month. First Lieut John R Helly, Seventh Infantry for two days. First Lieut Stephen O Fuqua, Twenty third Infantry for ten days. First Lieut Clarence Nettles, Twenty Fifth Infantry for twenty one days. First Lieut Otis R Cale, Twenty Fourth Infantry for twenty fifth days. Capt Ira L Frederifhall, Quartermaster, and inspection of Marbl e Works facilities for contract handling. Also, Capt Edward M Adams, Corps of Engineers, assigned to lighthouse service duties. directives to report to the Secretary of the Department.
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Frederick Gordecker
William Ho
Trensiere
Clarence & Nettles
Otia R Cale
Ira L Frédephall
Sea Mags
Eaat Dosett
Quarrita
Les Marbla
Marbly Coopans
Heada
Edward M Adame Corpa
Exigines
Ae Spaiaatr
Ot Bisth
Army officers reassigned and appointments announced
The War Department order lists Captain Charles F Humphrey Twelfth infantry reporting to Colonel Henry Q Heist, Alfred T Clifton of the pigent corps to Seattle and Fort Omaha, Richard H Thompson and Peter C Field among officers relieved or reassigned, James W Clinton relieved from further operations, Maj Charles Linch detailed for medical corps examination duties, Lieut Col Solomon W Roessler detailed to ordnance board, and other movements including Fort Wayne medical board, Fort McPherson transfer, and Chaplain Edward J Valmann confirmation.
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Din
Kingman Corres
Charles F Humphrey Pe
Twelfth Infantry
Henry QO S. Heist
Army Ring Board
Governora Igland N
Alfred T Clifton
Cal
Richard H .Thompon
Cape
Peter C
Field Medical Corps
Cate
Fort Wayne
Midh
James W Clinton
War Department
Jan Heiéquirers
Charles Linch
Army Medical Museum
Washington DC
Val Walter
McCaw
Medcal
Gary
Pan American Medical Congress
Guatemala
Augusta
William R Kendrick
General Hospital
Washington Barracks
Fort McPherson
Daty
Joseph L Knowlton
Fort du Pont del
Jeffersontlle
Ind
Bureau of
Rngular Afairs
Chaplan
Edward J Valimann
Us&s A
Celfec
Wiime Te Tlaxe
Credit Terms Offer With Easy Payments
Statement promoting flexible credit options with no notes or security required. It claims no inquiries to employers or neighbors and urges customers to start paying in installments, promising simple terms regardless of price.
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BRO. & CO
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Selon
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Wilson & Mayers
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