Roosevelt Orator At Oyster Bay Drenched By Rain
President Roosevelt delivered a year review to neighbors in Oyster Bay as heavy rain drenched him and a thousand auditors. He urged patience and humorously apologized to ladies while a rubber cape faded under renewed downpours. Locust Grove hosted the celebration amid cheering wet flags and strong tide of support. Abilene Texas July 4 Senator Bailey predicted Bryan’s 1908 nominaton and election with loud applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Outser Bay
Abilene
Texas
United States
Bailey
W. J. Bryan
Boys in Pajamas Rescue 58 Girls in Night Attire
On July 4 in Enosville Tennessee boys in pajamas saved 58 girls wearing night dresses using ladders and swift action. The incident drew praise for the youths bravery and resourcefulness in a public safety moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enosville
Dormitory Fire Recovers with Girls Escaped by Bedding Ladders
A dormitory fire at Knox Industrial School near the city limits trapped students. The superintendent and boys hoisted ladders as Miss Mattie Williams directed rescue efforts. Ten girls were lowered to safety by sheets and mattresses, with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Industrial School
Mattie Williams
Birth of German Crown Prince in Potsdam
Berlin reports the birth of a son to Crown Prince Frederick and Crown Princess Cecelia at the Marble Palace Potsdam. The Emperors telegrams and 101 gun salute mark the heir to the German throne. Officials announce the child is healthy and will soon be named. Public offices suspend work for a holiday as troops receive double rations and schools close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Minister of Education
Castallane Bribery Accusations Highlight French Election
Paris dispatch reports the invalidation of Count Boni de Castellane’s deputy election. Regnier demanded a public debate and accused the count of bribery and corrupt practices including sending postal orders. He cited electors attestations and alleged clerical interference and a campaign of false news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paris
Herald
Chamber of Deputies
Count Boni de Castellane
M. Reguier
Boni de Castellano
M. Regnier
Bryan Orator At London Dinner
William J. Bryan dominated the Independence Day dinner of the American society at the Hotel Cecil in London with nearly 500 members. Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and Bryan exchanged sharp good natured banter, while Reid praised Bryan as a typical American. Bryan joked about gold and foreign offices as he acknowledged the crowd's cheers and toasted King Edward and President Roosevelt with Mrs. Nicholas Longworth present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William J. Bryan
Hotel Cecil
Whitelaw Reid
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Reid
W. B .Richmond
Bry
Bryan
W. J. Jones
King Edward
Hayward Greenwood
Canadian Society
City of York
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longwoth
Baby Prince to Be Named William in Berlin
Emperor William in Potsdam set the christening date for August 12 and specified the crown prince’s son will be named Wilhelm after his grandfather. The infant was born today to the prince and princess, marking a royal naming sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William
Potsdam
Wilhelm
Public Health Improves in San Francisco
Dr Has ler of the health department reports a remarkable drop in sickness in San Francisco with contagious diseases especially typhoid fever. In the last thirty days health has improved by an estimated fifty percent, and public health has not been seriously affected since the fire. The official outlook is a source of public gratification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hasler
Health Department
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wenatchee
L. V. Wells
Bryan Orator
of Bryan and
Reid
Prince
Dr. Johnson
Wenatchee Development Company
Arthur Gunn
Columbia River
Bousquet and Holm
HL. Wiester
Ladies
Oxfords
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!