Bryan replies to Sullivan on Democratic nomination issue
In Lincoln Nebraska a letter from William J Bryan defends democratic control of the presidential nomination. He accuses Thomas Sullivan of Illinois party ties and urges Illinois Democrats to decide the issue at the next state convention. Bryan says corporate ties disqualify officials from party leadership and calls for scrutiny of party managers’ connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Majonty
Lincoln
Nebr
Wiliam J Bryan
Troger Sullivan
Chicago
Bryan Kagsal
Sullivan
Tiinois
Melios
St Louis
Sormnsfeld
League of Iunols
Bryan
Parsons
Democratic Party of the
Unites States
Illinois
Stek
Brysi
Democrats of Wings
Two Slain by Pulajanes in Leyte Island Clash
Manila reports a Thirteenth Infantry column led by Capt Fassett came under fire at La Paz on Leyte Island during the night of September 14. Corp. D. H. Pierce of Company A and Frigate A. E. Wingardner of Company T were killed. The Thirteenth Infantry had a battalion encamped at La Paz. Pulajanes opened fire and fled, mirroring tactics used earlier by Teclos machine gun detachments in Leyte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Thirteenth Infantry
Fassett
la Paz
Leyte
D. H Pierce
A E. Wingardner
T. I
Thirteenh
Multiple Obituaries and Funeral Notices Prompt Local Anticipation
A garbled OCR of obituaries and funeral notices lists names Margaret A Bal lenger Edgar Ballencer John Hresnahan Bruce Gray Elizabeth Blair Lee CBN and Michael Tierns among others. Details include funeral dates September 11 to 15 1908, various church and cemetery services at St Dominics Arlington Oak Hill and Immaculate Conception, with interments and mass times noted amid unreadable fragments.
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Talzenger
Weaneway
Ter Com
Edgar Ballencer
Margaret A Ballenger
Sped Spuente
Mn Urisnaman
Thurvday
John Hresnahan
of Fornzlius
Mary Freanahan
Pouthwer
St Dominic
Gray
Thatmor
Bruce Gray
Tate
Ateantich
Lse
Silver
Join
Sophie McKenny
IMS
Wedasada
Michael
St Jerome
Honsteville
Mil
Oak Hill Cemetery
Miners' Leader Endorses AFL Political Move in Pittsburg
John Mitchell president of United Mine Workers arrived from Indianapolis to discuss AFL entry into politics with Pittsburg district officials. He endorsed the federation allied campaign and said it offers the correct solution while declining comment on labor leaders in Indiana and Speaker Cannon's re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Miners
Pittsburg
John Mitehey
United Mine Worker of América
Indianapolis
Pittsoure
American Federation of Labor
Mitchell
Iitiuda
Joseph G Cannon
Joe
Alva Adams Nominee as Speer Faction Split in Denver Delegation
After three days of sessions the Democratic State convention adjourned naming a full ticket headed by Alva Adams for governor with Elias M Ammone lieutenant governor and other top posts. The Speer faction in Denver County was denounced as subservient to corporations, while Adams was urged in the platform. Lindsey was seen as Adams’ only opponent, likely to run independently, and a Patterson faction seat dispute was settled. The platform endorsed Bryan and sought limits on corporate campaign spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Lindsey Wild Head
Cela
Alva Adams
Elias M. Ammone
Horace W Havens
Edward FR Drach
Willian EB Norgar
Andrew Sandberg
Honore Maloney
Laree
Samuel Belford
Alva Anams
Cnvernersis
Adams
B. B. Lindsey
Lindsey
Patterson del Fon
John T. Bottom
Bottom
Patterson
Gattem
Mays
Maine election inquiry hints at Democratic legislative majority
The Maine race saga reports Cyrus W Davis claiming a possible Democratic sweep despite defeat by Cobb. It notes returns suggesting Democrats could control the Maine House and likely the Senate, with implications for a U.S. Senate vacancy. Also mentions Bulgarian deaths in Ismailova and a home purchase offer unrelated to the main political item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poynant
Rhaerowrhiy
Dkely
Cyrus W Davis
Maine
Gay William L Cobb
Doyle
Waterville
House of Representatives
United States
Press
Bryan Draws Large Cincinnati Crowd in Reform Speech
In Cincinnati's baseball park Bryan addressed thousands, declaring that the man who puts country above self is the true reformer. He praised Democratic principles and argued democracy blooms in every nation, calling for government closer to the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinninati Baseball Park
Demypzey
Cincinnati
HE. J. Dempsey
William J.bryan
Mr. Bryan
Sauliville
Bryan
Tlying
Elijah
Baal
Conditions Growing Better and Philadelphia’s Wicked City
The article portrays a speaker defending conscience over fear of law, arguing communities improve as people act morally. He claims Philadelphia was once the nation’s wickedest city, praises a rising public conscience, and notes the mayor’s response to a prayer sentiment stirring council accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Nic
Clavinnati
Shaw Attacks Bryan on Railroads and Government Roots
Secretary of the Treasury Lewlis M. Shaw spoke to large crowds in Newport and Knoxville, defending the Republican administration and trust policy while sharply attacking Democratic candidate Bryan. He warned that Bryan’s plans would ruin the country and alter Jeffersonian foundations, describing Bryan as the era’s foremost private citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Tenn
Secretary of the Treasury
Lewlis M. Shaw
Bryan
Bryne
United States
Grover Cleveland
Thomas Jefferson
Knhoxville
of the Treasury
Lemite M, Shaw
Market Hall
Shaw
N. W. Hale
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Watterson and Bryan clash on railway ownership plan
In the Courier Journal, Col William Watterson argues against Mr Bryan's stance on federal railway ownership. He urges Democrats to oppose a national ownership plank, preferring municipal or no ownership and citing financial risk and political feasibility as decisive factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrytlnzton
Louisville
Henry Watterson
To-Fortew
Courier-Journal
William Jennings Bryan
Wattergon
Bryan
Bryan Lakely
Courtar-Tournal
Str
Democratic Party
Broan
Mr. Bryan
Tom Johnson
Denies Women the Ballot in Austria Reform Bill
Vienna Sept 13 under the reform bill the voting privilege for landed women is abolished. At a meeting of the electoral reform committee some deputies urged retaining the privilege and extending it to women earning 400 yearly or independently running a business or estates. Baron von Bienerth, minister of the Interior, said attempts to extend female suffrage on the continent had failed, and he questioned the advisability now. Victor Adler, socialist leader, supported suffrage but called the time unsuitable for expansion of the right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Electoral Reform Committee
Baron von Bienerth
Interior
Austria
Victor Adler
King Oscar Receives Francis in Stockholm
King Oscar receives David R Francia president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in Stockholm. Francis presents a gold medal and a commemorative diploma while the king expresses gratification with the gift. Charles H. Graves accompanies Francis and introduces him to the monarch. The king voices affection for America and Americans and longs to see America though he fears being too old. Francis is embraced and chats at length with the king. He proceeds to Copenhagen and will meet King Frederick in audience the next day.
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Stockholm
Oscar
David R Francia
Francis
Charles H. Graves
Amence
Aimerica
Br. Francis
Jem
Copenhagen
David
Frederick
Movements of Ocean Steamers Reach Port Widely
Shipping news lists arrivals and departures in New York and Liverpool with many ship names and routes. Vessels from Hamburg Naples Leghorn Genoa and Cherbourg travel to Harve Bremen and Plymouth. Wrecks and casualties are not clearly stated. the report emphasizes international arrivals and departures.
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New York
Veutachland
Hamburg
Southernplan
Aed
Charbourg
Grot Wak Geren
Naples
Genoa
Fervgla
Leghorn
Neplon
Patermo Salled la Lorraine
Harverledzich der Grosse
Bremen
Yie
Mie Ts
German mimic war ends after ten hours in saddle
Kaiser addresses troops amid rainstorm in Liegnitz as four days of theoretical war conclude with the Reds defeated. Emperor William praises endurance. Moltke, new chief of staff, faces army scrutiny. Cavalry marched forty six miles, infantry thirty two. William travels to Camens where Prince Albrecht dies. American officers receive autographed photographs.
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Liegnitz
Prussia
Reds
You Wayrich
Emperor Wiliam
von Moltke
Camens
Prince Albrecht
William
Barry
Duvall
Bronca
Rebbat
Fifty Against Two Outing Returns Food Supply Challenge
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a struggle over food and supplies with references to doses, tonics, and a two week outing. It mentions Haow and Satsay and hints at a battle or conflict context, but the readable material is highly garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. The piece reads like a wartime or survival note with unspecified actors and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle of Food
State Chairman Backs Root for Governor Nomination
New York report says Republican State chairman G. Odell endorses Elihu Root for governor. He praises Root as able and popular and would support him at the convention, while noting Willcox, Higgins, Brackett and Hughes as other contemplated candidates. Roosevelt reportedly backing a dark horse and talks with Woodruff threaten Brooklyn factional battles.
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Root
New York
Roosevelt
Nomnation
Apedal
Washington Pant
Gdeti
Republican State Committee
Elihu Rové
Repiblican
Arst
Tilhi
Willcox
William BE
Willcex
Sven Hieginat
Paar Pol
Higgins
Brackett
Orange
Hughes
Odell
Smator Platt
Saratoga
Odell Eal
Ramilton Lah
Ah Wee
Wayarnaga
Oyster Hayt
Je Ming
Man of Nations
Timothy L Woodruff
Kings County
Oyster Hay
Woodruff
Brooklyn
Herbert Parsona
New York County
Odells
anti-Paregna
Ant} Woodrum
New York City
Jaosh Bronner
Hings County Republican Organization
Jugee Brenuerest
Port Chester Cigar Box Brings Honest Reward
William Fenlon, a New Haven Hartford Railroad employee in Port Chester, found a cigar box on the station platform filled with twenty thousand dollars in HO bills. A nervous woman, later unknown, claimed the money was hers and left for New York. An anonymous letter arrived offering $3 as a reward for Fenlon’s honesty.
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Port Chester
N.Y
William Fenlon
Fort Chester
New York, New Haven
Fenton
New York
Port Cheater
Hanklograim
Homeopaths Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
Atlantic City Sept 13 At the opening business session of the American Institute of Homeopathy before the International congress the following officers were elected President Dr E B Hooker Hartford Conn First vice president Dr James W Ward Health Commissioner of San Francisco Second vice president Dr W H Balily Fulton Mo Secretary Dr Frank Kraft Cleveland Treasurer Dr T Franklin Smith New York Registrar Dr Z Bald Bay City Mich Neurologist Dr C B Kinyon Ann Arbor Minn Member of the board of censors Dr G F A Quay Cleveland
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Atlantic City
American Institute of Homeopathy
Pela
International Congress
E. B. Hooker
Hartford
Conn
James W. Ward
San Francisco
W H Balily
Fulton, Mo
Frank Kraft
Cleveland
T. Franklin Smith
New York
Reelstrar
Bald
Bay City
Mich
C. B. Kinyon
Anne Arbor
Minb
Board of Censors
G FA. Quay
Opera Singers in Hurricane at Sea
Spectal to The Wethingtad Pom describes the steamship Koenigin Louise arriving from Geneva Naples and Giprattar encountering a hurricane on September 10. The storm struck at 6 in the afternoon with immense force from the southwest, barometer dropping quickly, and the hurricane lasting fourteen weeks. The Koenigin Louise endured extreme seas with high waves, tests to the crew, and damage reported.
Return Parade From Baltimore Ends Late Night Route
Chief Belt and the corps returned to Washington around midnight after unloading gear and marching the parade route. The drum corps led in red jackets, followed by Fire Apparatus with fourteen fire pieces drawn by horses. Crowds waited along the line, then dispersed as dawn neared after a strenuous day.
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Belt Engals
Washington
Nelle
Twenty-Eight Injured In Baltimore Footpath Collapse
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore Md immediate after the firemen parade today temporary footpath on West Lexington Avenue street gave way plunging about fifty people mostly women to the cellar below of these about twenty eight were injured the jammed streets and the accident nearly caused panic Police near prevented worse injuries as workers digging under the structure loosened the supports contractors claim.
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Baltimore
West Lexington
Firefighters Parade in Monumental City Features Washington Team
Special to The Washington Post Baltimore September 1 Aremen firemen parade tops Jubites display as Washington's line led by Chief Engineer William Belt makes a fine appearance. Alexandria and Baltimore contingents attract cheers as bands and engines march with about 14,000 men, 7% pieces of apparatus and 164 horses in heavy crowds.
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Willam T. Belt
Alexandria
Dlimms
Baltimore
Ine
Mone
Battimore
Commissioner Macferland at Baltimore Exposition
Commissioner Henry B. F. Macferland represented the Washington commissioners at the jubilee celebration in Baltimore. The day highlighted a mammoth firemen parade with official reviewers and District firefighters marching after the event along routes from the Baltimore and Ohio depot toward Pennsylvania Avenue and New York Avenue before dispersing.
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Henry B. F Macferland
Washington
Baltimore
Belt
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fifteenth Street
New York Avenue
Seventh Street
Oelrichs Drops Fight Over Will probate in New York
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco reports no probate contest will occur in California. Theresa Feir Oelrichs, widow of Herman Oelrichs, confirms. Mrs. Oelrichs resents being ignored by her husband in his will. her son Herman Oelrichs Jr. is mentioned. Jo-siph S. Tobin represents her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
San Francisco
Herman Oelrchs
New York
Theresa Feir Ogtrichs
Detrichs
Josiph S. Tobi
Tobin
Dressmakers' Association Plans Plain American Dressmaking Schools
New York September 13. The Dressmakers Protective Association of America proposes to elevate the plain American dressmaker by creating a chain of schools offering diplomas and professional degrees. Miss Elizabeth A C White LL D outlines a University of Modes concept evolving into a College for Dressmakers with notable cutters and modistes joining the faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Andrew Carmegte
University of Modes
College For
Miss White
United States
Panic on a Subway Train Surges as Passengers Fall Silent
An express southbound subway car near Grand Central broke contact shoe and sparked a terrifying panic. Men shoved women, doors jammed, and several were injured as passengers fought to escape while the car filled with flashes and smoke. A station power cut and a second explosion near Park Avenue heightened the chaos before the train halted and crowds stabilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
New York
Grand Central Station
Thirty-third Street
Grand Central
Ninety-sixth Street
Park Avenue
Woman Fatally Hatched in Marple Township Mystery
Mrs Pavitt was beaten with a hatchet in her Marple Township home while her husband was away in Chester. The husband found her body on the floor and a bloodied hatchet nearby, with suspicious marks suggesting a quick exit through the front window. A posse arrested William Kelson, 19, colored, but officials pursued further evidence as the coroner and district attorney examined the farm.
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Pavitt
Marple Township
Here
Chester
William Kelson
Siue For Ambassador Unveiling Snub Reported
A Budapest report says the U S State Department told Consul General Cheater not to attend the Washington status unveiling in Budapest on September 16 because the ceremony committee did not invite Ambassador Charles S Francis Jr Cheater may attend privately but cannot perform official duties at the ceremony The American Embassy said Francis has not been invited The Hungarian government will be represented by Premier Wekerle Minister Francis Kessith and Minister Apponyl at the event.
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Vienna
Budapest
Ango
State Department
Washington
Cheater
Charles S. Francis, Jr
Francis
Wekerle
Francis Kessith
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Speer
Maine Election Inquiry
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Kentucky
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