Massachusetts election seen as major political shift
Washington reports praise for Massachusetts results where Foss, a Democrat, wins to replace the late Representative Lovering. The commentary links the Missouri De Armond win and says the pattern shows discontent with Republican policies and the Payne-Aldrich tariff law. Republicans downplay the Massachusetts significance.
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Washington
Massachusetts
Foss
Representative Lovering
de Armond
Missouri
United States
Deceiving the Country by Taft Administration
The Kansas City Star critiques the Taft era, arguing the Republican leadership deceives the public while progressive members grow in influence. It highlights a railroad bill diverging from presidential recommendations, fears postings misleading the nation, and questions the framing of bills as administration measures.
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Taft
Congress Aself
Executive Department
Republican Party
Great West
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wickersham
Commission
Postals
Wall Street
New York
Kansas City Star
Railroad official leaves for stockholders meeting in Houston
Vice President and General Manager J. H. Elliott of the Colorado Southern, New Orleans & Pacific Railroad, departed Brownsville Road New Orleans for Houston to attend a stockholders meeting of the St. Louis Brownsville & Mexico railroad. The meeting will consider renaming the latter road New Orleans Texas & Mexico.
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Brownsville Road
New Orleans
J. H. Elliott
Colorado Southern, New Orleans & Pacific Railroad
Houston
St. Louis
Bruno Meyer Registered High Grade QR Prices Notice
Bruno Meyer of Conway Oklahoma registers high grade and QR status with priced listings. Rea dnable prices indicated for buyers seeking quality top-tier products.
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Bruno Meyer
Conway, OK
Obituary Notice for Jas P Eddleman Passes at 80
Friday afternoon Jas P Eddleman died after a long illness at 7 30. He lived a long life, was a devoted Christian, and a good citizen, husband and father. Surviving children T Eddleman Kale Elis of Marrietta and Mrs Paul Van Horn of Durant arrived for services at 3 PM at the Christian church. Burial followed at Rosedale cemetery. The family has the community’s sympathy.
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Jas. P. Eddleman
Bright
Christian Church
T. Béddleman
Kale
Elixis
Marrietta
Paul van Horn
Durant
Landers
Rosedale Cemetery
Taft Reports New Resolution Aims to Do More
The Taft administration signals a shift toward action over public rhetoric. In New York his speech is seen as final on pending issues as he plans less explanation and more deeds. The Inter Ocean notes praise and compares past presidents’ efficiency and public service.
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New Orleans
Congress
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Newspapers and the Tariff Opinion Split and Unfolding
The piece argues newspapers unite against tariff printing taxes on readers to fund a timber trust. It notes editors see the Aldrich law as not a revision, but favoring privileged interests under a protective system. The column cites Speaker Cannon and references Taub’s 105th birthday observations.
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United States
Bruno Meyer's Bulls Fire Sparks Rangers Clash
R. O. Wheeler reports a dramatic confrontation as Bruno Meyer’s Bulls unleash a fierce attack prompting a tense showdown with rival team the Rangers. The incident highlights rising aggression and stadium security concerns during the game.
Mrs Ida H Hayes Dies in Guthrie at 63
Mrs Ida H Hayes wife of Judge Sam Hayes Oklahoma Supreme Court member died suddenly today in Guthrie of heart trouble She will be taken to Chickasha for funeral services She is survived by her mother Henry Rogers and a brother in law Kennedale Texas Funeral plans and prior residence noted in Ryan Texas and Chickasha Oklahoma
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Guthrie
Ida H. Hayes
Sam Hayes
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Chickasha
Judge Hayes
Ryan
Ida Pool
Tarrant County
Texas
Hayes
Supreme Bench
Henry Rogers
Kennedale
Tex
County Boys Form Corn Clubs Across the County
Reports say boys organized corn clubs in Fitzhugh Ahloso and Maxwell and will compete for prizes this fall. County Superintendent of Public Schools Pierce has been notified of the clubs' formation.
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Pierce
Fitzhugh, Ahloso
Maxwell
Prof
Uncle Jim and Bob the helper in a North Carolina hotel dispute
A long time servant named Bob tells owner Uncle Jim he is quitting. Jim pleads for staying or a raise as Bob explains he will leave the job despite years of service and good wages. The scene ends with Bob offering a final request to resolve the stalemate.
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Uncle Jim
North Carolina
Bob
Yassir
Yaasir
Oil Strike Reported Near Coleman Texas
Sixteen or seventeen miles southeast of Coleman in Coleman county an oil well at 1900 feet began flowing at 150 gallons per hour. The oil is described as extra fine and of superior quality by on site experts. The first well is leased by Fred Turner and partners, with more wells planned in the county.
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Coleman
Tex
Coleman County
Fred Turner
Compromise Offered to Striking Leatherworkers in San Antonio
In San Antonio on March 24 an offer from employers proposed a nine hour workday at the existing ten hour wage scale as part of a compromise with the leatherworkers on strike. The move aims to resolve the labor dispute without wage concessions.
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New York
Berthold Taub
Cicero
San Antonio
Tex
Canada and United States avoid tariff war says cabinet source
Ottawa March 24 official tariff statements are pending after Fielding returns from Taft conference. A government member says progress is favorable and Canada and the United States will soon work under mutual tariff regulations. There will be no tariff war.
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Ottawa
Ont
Suffragette Debate Focuses on Winning Women, Not Men
A historical critique argues suffragists should persuade women first rather than target men. It claims once women are convinced, lawmakers will grant voting rights across states. The piece notes broader migration and misgovernment as contributing factors to shifting political opinions.
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Equal Rights Movement
Halley comet memory inspires Michigan gathering plan
Saginaw Michigan reports W S H Welton now 90 recalls sighting Halley comet from Owosso hill seventy five years ago with friends. He hopes to view a repeat on May 19 inviting a party to join him on the same hill. His sight remains sharp without glasses.
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Saginaw
Mich
Owosso
Welton
Street paving under way in Ada starts on Townsend Avenue
Active work began on the street paving contract this morning with Townsend Avenue the first ground broken and crews moved to Broadway. Contractors plan to employ fifty or more men next week and push the project to rapid completion for Ada residents to welcome the finished paving.
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Townsend Avenue
Broadway
Ada
Call for Meeting of Democratic Committee in Ada
The Democratic Central Committee is hereby called to meet in Ada on Saturday April 2. It is essential all members attend to elect a chairman to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Geo Thompson.
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Democratic Central Committee
Ada
Geo. Thompson
Governors plan statewide effort to curb Fourth of July fireworks
In Kansas City Missouri Governor Hadley launches a campaign to limit fireworks sales to reduce holiday accidents. Letters go to city police departments asking local controls on sales and charges, amid rising concern from medical figures about fatalities in Missouri over seven years. A second story from Watseka Illinois reports a murder trial of banker John B Sayler's killers with jury selected and the death penalty sought.
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Ernor Hadley
Person
Ers
Kansas City
American Medical Association
Missouri
Watseka
Ill
Talesmen
William R. Miler
Lucy Sayler
John C. Crunden
John B. Sayler
Crescent City
John P. Pallissard
Grunden
Oklahoma City
Sayler
Veanuts for Sale and Jumbo's for Sale Notice
Short ad items note availability of about 100 bushels of veanuts for sale and jumbo’s pork product listed at 6 cents per pound. Unbleached burlap bags likely referenced with a casual sale context.
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Nice
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Cannon
The
Sioux City Journal
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Union
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Nebraska
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Gov
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