Nomination notification sparks Democratic vice presidential bid
Indianapolis dispatch reports former Judge Alton B. Parker notified Gov. Thomas B. Marshall of his nomination for vice president at the Democratic National Convention. Marshall defended democracy, attacking Republican privilege and pledging constitutional ideals while praising old-fashioned constitutional democrats who seek honest gain and fair opportunity.
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Booth Sinking Fast After Cataract Operation
Gen William Booth commander in chief of the Salvation Army is failing steadily after May cataract surgery on his left eye. A London medical bulletin notes increased anxiety with loss of nervous control and declining strength as Bramwell Booth reports his father’s condition very serious and deteriorating. The Salvation Army mourns and prays for his recovery.
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New York
Midnight Wedding Ties Couple in Hudson
Howard Everett McKibben and Miss Inez Gray wed at 12:20 a m in the pastor’s Lafayette street home after a delay in license papers. Rev. L W Bock, of the Evangelical association church, performed the ceremony, noting it was his first midnight marriage and that the couple insisted on completing their plans despite the hour.
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Army Officer Found Dead in St Peter's Cemetery
The body of Wm Toemyes drill master at Jefferson Barracks was found in St Peter's cemetery lying on the grave of Pearl LeRoy who killed herself July 2 over unrequited love for Frank B Kehoe. A letter Toemyes wrote to a St Louis detective said he would end his life and arrange the body’s disposition. Grief over Miss LeRoy's death was given as a reason.
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Schepps Before Jury in Rosenthal Murder Case
Sam Schepps testified again before the grand jury corroborating parts of the confession implicating Police Lieutenant Becker in the Rosenthal murder. District Attorney Whitman expected indictments against seven persons, naming Lefty Louie Rosenzwig, Gyp the Blood Horowitz, Mago Frank Cirofici, and Whiley Lewis Muller among the alleged gang. A separate note mentioned Evangeline Booth and a daughter of William Booth receiving indictments, with word of General Booth’s health concerns and a cable update on his condition.
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Suspension Of Proposed Rates Affects Coast to Coast Freight
Washington August 20 The Interstate Commerce Commission may suspend proposed freight rate advances by Transcontinental railways set to take effect September 2. The plan would raise charges on many Atlantic seaboard to Pacific terminals and cut some rates to inner Rocky Mountain destinations. Eastern manufacturers and Pacific coast merchants protest. a thorough inquiry is likely to delay many increases.
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8000 Men Strike on Canadian R R Port Arthur Dockside
Eight thousand Canadian Northern railway truckers and dock workers at Port Arthur Ontario walked out today demanding higher wages of 27 1 2 cents per hour. The strike affects docks and freight sheds across Winniper Manitoba region.
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Athletics Secure Pitcher Roy Crabb
Davenport Iowa August 20 The Davenport Three I baseball club sold pitcher Roy Crabb to the Philadelphia Athletics Crabb will depart for Philadelphia tonight He previously faced the Athletics in Chicago while on trial with the White Sox Connie Mack completed the deal Crabb lost the Chicago game 2 to 1 but pitched better against the champions than any Sox hurler
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Ottumwa Funds Bonds Sold by City at 5 Percent
Ottumwa Iowa reports warrants funded with $30,000 warrant funding bonds purchased by Geo M Bechtel Co Davenport at 5 percent. The city warrants are now in Inca banks drawing 6 percent interest and this bond will take up the warrants. El Verao Havana 100 Cigar.
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Weather note for August 20 with 87 degrees peak
The report records a high of 87 degrees at 4 PM and notes the previous year’s values of 85 and 63 degrees. Mentions old branding and garbled markings from a local syndicate block.
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Buchanan Cfitical Co
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Rainey and Austin Trade Charges in Congress War
In Washington Rep Rainey of Illinois and Rep Austin of Tennessee clashed in the house over water power legislation. Rainey accused Austin of ties to the Knoxville Power Company and aiding the water power trust, while Austin denounced the charges as slander and defended the bill’s progress before the Interstate Commerce Committee.
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Illinois
House Interstate Commerce Committee
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Third Ticket Talk At Progressive State Meeting Des Moines
Leaders of the progressive party in Iowa discuss a potential third state ticket at the state central committee meeting set for Des Moines tomorrow. Chairman Carl Franke declined to comment while sources say a third ticket could prompt a state convention on September 4 ahead of Theodore Roosevelt’s Des Moines visit. Judge John L. Stevens, Iowa mom.
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Near Drowning in Union Park Orchestra Pit
After a Sunday storm in Dubuque Iowa the Union Electric Co park flooded a 2000 seat theatre. Water filled the orchestra pit and stage as patrons climbed to safety. An unknown man narrowly escaped drowning in the pit while others rescued belongings and flowers suffered thousand dollar damage.
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Progressive National Committee Member Travels to Des Moines
A member of the Progressive National Committee attends a Chicago conference at Progressive headquarters and is expected to return to Des Moines in time for the committee meeting tomorrow.
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Wilson Before Outdoor Grows in Hoboken
Governor Woodrow Wilson addressed the Plattdeutscher Volkfest Verein picnic in Hoboken New Jersey. He argued open roads to opportunity, warned against Taft supporters, and urged a government that attracts and protects immigrants within lawful business limits as the path to prosperity.
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Killing On Ranks Farm Over Girl
Belle Plaine Kansas August 20 James Thompson 16 killed and Matt Manahan motivational details. Sam Woods 36 fatally injured after incident at Manahan home when he tried to abduct Ethel Manahan 22. Gaylor Manahan 16 injured. Woods later killed himself fleeing a posse. prior federal case noted.
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Sheldon Reappointed Treasurer for Republican Campaign
George R. Sheldon, who served as treasurer of the Republican National Committee in 1908, has been selected treasurer for the current campaign. Charles D. Hilles, RNC chairman, announced the appointment from Washington, D. C. on August 20.
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House Approves One Battleship Plan
Washington Aug 20 The house voted 151 to 60 to adopt a conference report on the naval appropriation bill. The measure funds one battleship and four submarines and auxiliary vessels, with thirteen opponents voting present in the battleship program.
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