Bryan Attacks Taft Tariff Critics at Des Moines Rally
Democratic nominee William J. Bryan spoke at a Des Moines baseball park, attacking Republican tariff proposals and urging a gradual protective tariff with an income tax. He questioned GOP claims of fair taxation and warned that trusts influence tariff crafting through the Ways and Means Committee and allied Congress. A separate Chicago report notes clashes between whites and blacks near Chicago and Milton avenues with injuries and police response.
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Republican Party
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Mr. Miles
Congress
Miles
Ways and Means Committee
Daizell
Hoar
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Senate
Democratic Polls Hint at Weals's Strong Continental Support
London reports mixed signals from a forthcoming election as Senator Weals, visiting Le, contemplates the race. Observers note opinion favors his bloc while nominating the first place candidate amid hopeful expectations.
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London
Taft Seen Subservient During Oyster Bay Visit
The excerpt portrays Taft as compliant to President Roosevelt and party sentiment, noting his self-effacement and accommodation in Oyster Bay speeches. It characterizes his stance as overly subservient despite no personal opposition.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Grow Liniment advertised by G M Ramsey
An advertisement promotes Hmbert Ballard's Grow Liniment for rheumatism aches and pains and muscle joint relief. The product is sold by G M Ramsey.
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Hmbert Ballard
G. M. Ramsey
Replevin suit over 196 beer barrels in Oklahoma
Guthrie Oklahoma August 19. R E Lester superintendent of state dispensaries and the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad named as defendants in a suit in replevin filed by Flynn and Ames representing the St Louis and San Francisco railroad. Plaintiffs seek return of 196 barrels of beer confiscated at Tulsa and shipped to dispensary headquarters. Hearing set for August 29. Lozier contends shipment was interstate and seized liquor was forfeited after adjudication in Tulsa. He adds the state claims preclude action.
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R. E. Lester
Missouri, Kameas and Texas Railroad
Flynn and
Ames
Oklahoma City
St. Louis
San Francisco
Tulsa
Houston
Tex
Lezier
Mr. Lozier
Fragmented Excerpts See Campaign Bias and Currency Note
An excerpted letter shows a traveling salesman planning to vote for Bryan with company pressure noted. The text shifts to Wood’s Liver Medicine praising its tonic effects and the Bank Notes warning about Aldrich-Vreeland currency labels. Treasury clarifies currency legends and uniformity across notes amid inchoate political commentary.
Ares for Receivership. Why James Lee Got Well.
In Zanesville Ohio the widow Mary Lee writes about her husband James Lee's illness and recovery. The item portrays local interest in the case and the alleged treatment or remedies discussed by the family.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary “Lee
James
Mismanagement Sparks Call for Receiver in Company Affairs
Fragmentary text indicates a petition alleging mismanagement of company affairs and requesting appointment of a receiver to wind up the business. Names mentioned include John P. Bailey Daniel Bailey and Frank G Kahle of Ottawa.
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Daniel & Bailey
Frank G. Kahle
Ottawa
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Arnica remedy recommended for wounds and abrasions
M Stone of Ireland Maine touts Buckley's Arnica as proper for sores bores cuts and all abrasions. Sold with guarantee at F Holley and G M ay drug stores for 25 cents.
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Mr. M. Stone
Treland
Maine
Holley
G. M. Ay Drug Stores
Hon Robert L Wimbish Praised as County Attorney
The News lauds Pontotoc County official Robert L Wimbish for his proven probity and effectiveness. The piece highlights his statewide reputation as an A-1 County attorney and the governor’s praise for his quick, practical impact on law enforcement and local legislation.
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Charattr
Robt. L. Wimbish
Pontetec
Wimbish
Vermifuge claimed to rid worms in children
An advertorial notes a child burdened by worms who cannot absorb nutrition. It promotes Whites Cream Vermifuge as a quick, easy cure with no after effects, priced at 2 shillings a bottle, by G. M. Ramsey.
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Bayard
G. M. Ramsey
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