Platform Summary From the Roosevelt Era Convention
The document outlines a platform revision by a special session after Inauguration covering currency reform with fully redeemable dollars, postal savings banks, railroad traffic controls, safety for government and railroad workers, expanded rural free delivery, cautious injunctions, waterways and harbor improvements, steadfast defense readiness, revival of the merchant marine, a national health department, and strong support for President Roosevelt's administration.
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Congress
Commission
Great Lakes
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Leading causes behind Taft nomination at 1908 convention
The Chicago Record-Herald and other observers say Taft was a foregone choice from the start and credit careful preplanning, Roosevelt’s backing, and a broad bloc of business and professional supporters seeking a steady, less flamboyant leadership. They note calm, independent minds aligned with Rooseveltism yet preferring a quieter approach.
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Mr. Taft
Chicago Record-Herald
Roosevelt Policy Clash Threatens Republican Unity
The article argues President Roosevelt’s push for a moderate anti injunction plank clashes with a conservative Republican base led by business interests and labor leader Gompers. It portrays a struggle between conservatism and radicalism, noting the Denver convention’s stance and the party’s fear of injuring Taft’s prospects while preserving judiciary independence.
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Roosevelt
North
Congress
Gompers
Denver
Taft
Republican Party
House
Washington
United States
Price of Meat Rises Amid Debate on Causes
A national rise in beef prices prompts debate between supply demand dynamics and market combination theories. The piece notes a 38 percent rise in cattle since last decade but a 15 percent drop in cattle receipts this year while hogs to markets rise 18 percent, indicating complex factors behind price gains.
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New York Herald
United States
Virgin Oil of Pine Ad from Leach Chemical Co
An 19th century style ad promotes Virgin Oil of Pine as a cough and cold remedy made from forest tree principles. It claims to break a cold in 24 hours and cure any cough that is curable, distributed to druggists in sealed round wooden cases with the manufacturer’s name and guarantee.
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Leach Chemical Company Cincinnati
OHTO
Meat prices show rise not fully explained by supply
Hogs rose to 72 cents per pound while retail meat prices stay high. Analysts note a 26 percent drop in consumption due to weak mood and high prices, arguing shortages and exports alone cannot justify the sustained peak in wholesale values.
Information Wanted on New Mexico Delegates at Taft Convention
A Morning Journal reader questions why New Mexico's six delegates to the national convention resulted in only two seats for Taft. The letter notes local accusations of misreporting and suggests party leadership change. It mentions Bryan and Johnson as possible Democratic solutions and Johnson’s favorable view of Bryan.
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New Mexico
Morning Journal
Albuquerque
the American Newspaper Directory
Asterday
Taft
Chicago
Republican Party
Kansas
Mary Kreifels
Sebastian Kreifels
John Ginther
Montezuma Trust Company
Bernalillo
Territory of
Linder Watts
Perea Street
Sud Perea
P. A. Simpson
Said County
G. W. Wakefield
Perea
W. EK. Sherman
W. E. Sherman
Territory
Albuquerqque
W. H. Gillewater
What the Editors of the Southwest Are Saying
A collection of editorials and quips from Southwest newspapers citing political opinions and current events. Items reference Roosevelt, a Kansas City society girl incident, the Sane Fourth movement in Tucson, and preparations for the Albuquerque exposition as well as a remark on the long Senate filibuster by La Follette.
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The
Southwest
Mr. Roosevelt
Tucson
New York
Local Papers Echo Stand on Convictions and Critique
In a string of satirical titles the Albuquerque Faker Journal and allied papers declare adherence to principles while mockingly addressing political figures. The snippet signals a dismissive yet defiant tone toward evolving campaigns.
Larragolo Nominated for New Mexico Delegate
The Roswell territorial convention last week nominated Hon. A. Larrazolo to be the Democratic candidate for delegate to the sixty first Congress. His nomination followed an enthusiastic, unanimous choice after a prior election fraud controversy and is seen as a simple act of justice.
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Roswell
A. Larragolo
United States
Larrazelo
New Mexico
Larrazolo
Silver City
Southwestern News Notes Roundup of Arizona and New Mexico events
Frank Gormley in Santa Fe tanns sheep skins and has tanned nearly 3000 in the past year. Prescott population shown at 6505. Aniceto Romero James A Johnston and A J Jones arrested at Clayton for rustling stock and gun toting. Lordsburg fire destroys Roberts and Leahy Mercantile store causing near ten thousand dollars loss. Four Mescalero Apache charged with murder and accessories captured at Alamogordo. Telegraph office in Alamogordo depot gutted by fire about 500 loss. Alamogordo depot fire follows earlier depot blazes suggesting a local hoodoo.
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Frank Gormley
Santa Fe
Aniceto Romero
James A. Johnston
A. J. Jones
Clayton
J. A. Beal
Lordsburg
Roberts and Leahy Mercantile Company
Mounted Police
Hee
Alamogordo
John Tortilla
Charli Sheels
Charley Three Fingers
FE Colade
el Paso & Southwestern
The Trigator Cowboy Lyrics Fragment
A fragmented fragment from The Trigator by Robert V Carr shows a rider observing a man near his muddy dam. The speaker comments the land is useless for farming but the other man insists change is coming and grins while throwing a vague promise. The text reads as rustic dialogue with dialect spellings and incomplete phrases.
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Robert V. Carr
McMillen Attorneys Named for Trustee Representation
Attorney B McMillen is listed as counsel for the trustee in the filing or notices. The document identifies him as the attorney for the trustee and notes his role in the proceedings.
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B McMillen
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