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Newspaper

Webster City Tribune

Location

Webster City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

4

Bryan Leads Dem Convention Fight Over Anti Morgan Resolution

At the Democratic gathering in the hall, William J Bryan introduced a resolution opposing the nomination of any candidate tied to Pierpont Morgan or related privileged interests. The measure passed 889 to 196 amid heat and shouted protests as delegates voiced support and opposition.

Virginia York Flood McCorkie West Virginia Bryan New York Princeton Clark Washington Society Mia Taft Wiliam J. Bryan la Follett James J.jrose Stevenson Brown Memorial Church Baltimore United States Smith South Carolina Bee Bryar Jefferson Jackson Pierpont Morgan Thomas B. Ryan August Belmont

Explosion Kills Seven Men

Toulon France June 28 Seven of the twenty three seamen injured yesterday on French armored cruiser Jules Michalet off Hyeres by the premature explosion of a six inch gun are dying in the naval hospital here. The official inquiry shows two explosions with thirteen men burned on the deck and ten more injured in a second blast. Most victims are young sailors.

Toulon France Jules Michalet Hyeres Bartrand Sourriey Adamen

Personal briefs of visitors and travelers in city life

Names of residents and guests arrive and depart visiting relatives, attending events, or touring nearby areas. The list includes Mr. and Mrs. Beal, Miss Paulton, Miss Anderson, Rev. Spurgeon, Dr. Williams, Mrs. Drake, Mrs. Beerman, Miss Lewis, and many others visiting from Fort Dodge, Ames, Blairsburg, Williams, and Waterloo during summer and holiday travels.

Wm. QO. Sperow Hageerstown Maryland O. C. Buxton O. L. Spurgeon Nashua N. F Williams Asa Morris Bentley North Dakota P. H. Morris Letta Omstead Fort Dodge John Spangler Waterloo H.B. Sel Hck Mary Tilghman Williame Sunny Long Bileworth Ames Ruby’ Crowter Grace’ Rouse Randall J. W. Simmons Spencer South Dakota Elmer Simmons W. C. Merryman Blairsburg John Fowler Curtis G. T. Chamberlin Galena Ill iMiss Letta Warren Traer Iowa City State University Bobby Mabel Reasor Habne Frank Gallimore Linn Grove Henry Ingertson Ed W. Garth Lou Zublin M. H. Thompson Omaha

Progressives Grow as Force in Presidential Race

The progressive movement led by Theodore Roosevelt expands nationwide with Iowa activity hinting at a third party. In Des Moines, prominent progressives plan a conference to organize, while a split in the Republican Party foreshadows possible defections if Taft's line remains.

Theodore Roosevelt Webster City Hamilton County Chicago Iowa Des Moines Ierum Taft Rooseelt Gage Baltimore Ines Carl Franke Central Committee Franke Hull Old Guard Roosevelt

Complimentary Dinner for Miss Mary Evers Arrives in Town

Social notes record Miss Ruth Maag hosting a six o'clock dinner in honor of Miss Mary Evers visiting at the W A Crandall home. Also noted is a convivial picnic hosted by Mrs N B Spicer Mrs J R White and Mrs G D Hathway at the Universalist parsonage for Mrs Catherine Behrman and Mrs F J Drake before their move to Galesburg Illinois. picnic dinner on the lawn followed by informal evening.

Ruth Maag Mary Evers W. A. Crandall N. BE. Spicer J. R. White G. D. Hathway Universalist Parsonage Catherine Behrman F. J. ‘Drake Galesburg Order of Eastern Star George E. Younkee F. J. Drake W. C. Burleson

Birthday gathering for Ash ends with social games and gift

Fire department members and Mayor Sparboe surprised R H Ash on his Second street home birthday. A briar pipe was presented, Mrs Ash hosted a three course dinner, then guests enjoyed a game of 500. Attendees included James Kolbeck Hawley Lou Smith Joe Henneberry Ora Newman Will Strever Soren Hanson W S Norton Robt Boyd Will H Frazier and Mayor Sparboe.

R. H.ash Second Street Fire Department Mr. Ash Sparbee Sparboe James Kolbeck W. BD Hawley Lou Smith Joe Henneberry Ora Newman Will Strever Soren Hanson W. S. Norton Robt Boyd Will H. Frazier H. M. Sparboe

Parisian Craze Shifts From Apaches to Sea Dancers

Paris June 28 The alarm over falling population prompts M Messimy to draft a law offering a $100 bonus to mothers for each child after the third with options for annuity or lump sum. Political chatter notes Clemenceau improving and MPs facing a long July budget workload.

Paris M. Messimy Ian

Children’s Play Triggers Large Farm Fire Near West Liberty

A barn, corn crib, and windmill on Benjamin Stratton’s farm south of West Liberty burned yesterday afternoon after three boys played with matches. Neighbors arrived as flames erupted from the roof. no insurance covered the property. The boys admitted lighting the fire prior to discovery by the 9-year-old.

West Liberty Benjamin Stratton

Community News Sketches Names Incomplete Local Notices

Fragmentary OCR item names several individuals including Mrs Catherine Beerman Ada Houck Graham and Mr June Oppenhimer Frisch. Mentions new home in Galesburg Illinois and East St. Louis area with vague health happiness and social themes.

Galesburg Catherine.Beerman Mra Ada Houck-Graham Moines June Oppenhimer-Frisch East St. Tous

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