Taft Expected to Secure Nomination at Republican Convention
The New York Tribune reports Taft leading with 531 of 80 allotted convention votes, plus likely eastern and midwestern gains totaling 599 after 68 committed votes. Contests total 94, with Taft holding a prima facie claim in 68 cases, uncommitted in 26, indicating broad nationwide support rather than a southern bloc nomination.
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New York Tribune
United States
Taft
Tribune
Maine
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Delaware
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Iowa
Missouri
Louisiana
Texas
Alabama
The Socialist Outlook and Rising Party Hope
An opinion piece discusses the Socialist party's growth and potential impact on US politics. It cites 1904 socialist votes at 442 090, notes a rise from the prior election, and questions whether the American public might accept socialism as an alternative to Democrats and Republicans.
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United States
Socialist Party
Debs
Rey
Plain Air Critique of Governors Conference and Roosevelt Policy
The Kansas City Journal critiques the national governors conference and Rooseveltian policy. It argues governors curried favor with the president, subordinating state sovereignty to federal dictates and leaving states unable to independently judge needs of the people.
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The
Kansas City Journal
Congress
Journal
National Council of Governors
United States
William
Socialist Trends and Reform Debates Across Europe
The piece surveys socialist and reform currents in Europe noting mixed results in elections and by-elections. It contrasts socialist calls for ownership and jobs with moderate calls for government control and fair laws in industry taxation and natural resources. It notes uncertain significance and anticipates further developments.
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Finland
Servants No Longer of the People Who Elect Them
A statement asserts that elected officials have ceased to serve the public and now take orders from Washington, signaling a critique of federal overreach and political obedience.
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Washington
Campaign managers and the ticket in the 1900s era
The piece debates how campaign managers should relate to candidates, praising trust and experience. It weighs Taft and Bryan team choices, names Crane as capable, notes party unity concepts like the two thirds rule, and warns against foreign influence on American politics.
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Hanna
McKinley
Arirhi
Washington Star
M . Vorys
Hitchcock
Taft
Rac
Jude
Crane
Bryan
Jones
Arkansas
Middle States
Taggart
The Com ing of the Sheath Skirt
A syndicated editorial notes fashion shifts as the sheath skirt provokes debate on propriety and suffrage. It discusses Parisian influence, London press agents, and possible spread to England and America, tracing moral concerns and aesthetic ideals in dress.
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The
New York World
Gossin
Longchamps
Paris
England
America
Nebraska Delegates Debate Over Two-Thirds Rule
A New York Tribune dispatch reports Nebraska Democratic delegates pledged to act against the two-thirds rule if Bryan fails to secure two-thirds on the first ballot. Bryan allies in Minnesota faced threats to bolt over Johnson support, but did not. The World notes the rule likely remains unbroken unless Bryan reaches the required votes in Denver.
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Omaha
New York Tribune
Nebraska
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Minnesota
Johnson
Mr. Bryan
Denver
New York World
Better roads movement gains ground in city progress
The piece lauds the good roads association led by Captain Giffenwater and city leaders as they push road work. It praises Charman Beaven and the street committee, notes a new Albuquerque gait in road making, and forecasts a highway upgrade by next fall. It contrasts with Russia news and discusses the motto In God We Trust on coins and a new ladies club house amid public spirit concerns.
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Good Roads Association
Giffenwater
Charman Beaven
Albuquerque
Getting Close To His Limit In Roosevelt County Crops
The Texico Trumpet notes a reprinted article about John Goss growing corn two miles south of Texico yielding sixty to ninety bushels per acre. Local farmers list their land and seek proper methods, while the Trumpet warns against inflating figures and emphasizes accuracy to protect Roosevelt County’s reputation.
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Texico Trumpet
John Ross
Texico
John Goss
Roosevelt County
An Appreciation of Prestige and Standing By M Comptometer
The Albuquerque Morning muckrat mocks editors who write editorials in weekly papers and praises reader enjoyment of those writings. It defends the territorial administration against slanders and fake accusations, portraying Republicans and citizens as misrepresented in the columns.
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M. Comptometer
Albuquerque
Menxten
New Mexican Defends Weekly Republican Editors
The New Mexican defends small territory weekly republican editors against morning muckraker writers. It condemns fake stories misrepresentation and abuse by those hired to produce alleged news.
What the Editors of the Southwest Are Saying
A compilation of jabs and quips from New Mexico editors. Reports on a Clovis fire claim losses from ten thousand to one million dollars, reflecting fluctuating figures across papers. Jokes about Governor Hughes and other regional notes headline this digest of editorials.
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The
Southwest
Clovis
Coswell Register-Tribune
Albuquerque
Town pride urged to invest locally and back improvements
A Melrose Enterprise exhortation calls residents to support domestic spending and local employment. It urges buying at home and reinvesting money to strengthen the town, while discouraging complaints about proposed improvements that are not immediately near residents.
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Melrose Enterprise
Copperhead Ring Controls Bernalillo County Dem Convention
The Albuquerque based Copperhead Democratic ring led the Bernalillo county convention Saturday with no independent voices recognized. Larrazolo was endorsed as delegate candidate while the Peerless Nebraskan was ignored. The dull gathering drew little attention and the local democracy shown as tame by The Almanac. A visitor, overwhelmed by many candidate cards, carried 7 891 Democratic cards after a week among Hoosevelt county residents.
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Albuquerque
Bernalike County
Larrazolo
Bernalillo County
Almanac
Hoosevelt County
Melrose Enterprise
Mudge Expects Better Year at Rail Firm Visit
A Mudge vice president of the Sicago Rock Island and Pacific rail road arrived in Topeka from Kansas City to confer on prospects for a prosperous year. He predicts no material upturn until crops improve, then business should rise beyond prior volumes. A brief health note recommends Foley’s Kidney Remedy for early kidney or bladder trouble signs.
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Bright
Foley
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Siness Manager
Ton
Democracy
Iip
London
New York
Russia
Philadelphia Ledger
Bridge
Hughes
Paso Times
Bartleville Enterprise
Morning Journal
Cee
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