Cromer, England: An improved life-boat for the coast guards is launched amid cheers of the townspeople. Yonkers, N.Y: The Federal Cooperage Company’s plant is destroyed by fire. Schwerin, Germany: The Grand Duke courteously grants an interview. Oakville, Wash: The Red and Blue Armies in the maneuvers against and in defense of Seattle are hard at work. Berlin, Germany: The King and Queen of Bulgaria are received by the Kaiser. Paris, France: The hospital corps and the hospital dogs of the French Army go through their annual inspection. College Park, Md: Lieutenant Faulois of the army aviation corps successfully transmits wireless messages from his plane in flight to the station in Washington. Chicago, Ill: The delegates to the Bull Moose Convention, including the Suffragettes, nominate Theodore Roosevelt. Olean, N.Y: The Glass Blowers’ Association enliven their convention by adjourning in a body to witness an oil well “shot.” Sea Girt, N.J: Before an enormous crowd Gov. Woodrow Wilson formally accepts the nomination for the Presidency.