Burron and Jensen Seek Local Office in Nebraska Primaries
Box Butte county Nebraska nominees Eugens Burron for county attorney and J P Jensen for commissioner second district announce their candidacies for the Democratic and People's Party primary on September 1 1908 and September 1 1905 respectively. W B Bryan is humorously gifted a mule said to kick the G O P elephant.
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Ihereby
Box Butte
Nebraska
Democratic
People's Party
Eugens Burron
Democratic and
J. P. Jensen
W. J. Bryan
Candidate Rob't G Ross Declares Congress Bid
Robt G Ross of Lexington announces his candidacy for congress on republican democratic tickets. He signals strong intent to win, aiming to reach the position with firm effort.
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G. Ross
Lexington
Congress
Robert
Taft says a dollar a day enough for a worker debated by readers
The letter questions Taft and his stance on labor rights citing a Springfield race riot atrocity and Taft’s ruling that workers seeking self protection deserve no court hearing. It asks if organized labor will endorse a candidate who is seen as their enemy.
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Wm. H. Taft
Alliance
Organized Labor
United States
Minnesota Governor Johnson Eyes Alliance Speech for Bryan
The article notes Governor Johnson of Minnesota, rival to Bryan for the presidential nomination, will campaign in Nebraska and seek a Bryan organization push for a speech in Alliance. It also mentions Oklahoma senators Gore and Owen set to speak, with other party leaders, amid Republican criticism of Bryan’s third nomination bid. The piece condemns Republican press for southern race prejudice and cites a Springfield riot as proof of prejudice against African Americans.
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Johnson
Minnesota
Mr. Bryan
Denver
Nebraska
Focal Bryan
Gore and
Owen
Oklahoma
South
Springfield
J. G. Johnson
Peabody
Kan
Chicago
Mack
Democratic National Committee
James K. Jones
Kansas
Bryan
Thor
Railroads and the 1908 Taft Campaign in Illinois
The piece argues railroads may be acting as a Democratic party check as they negotiate reduced fares and political influence. It cites Norman Mack and Western Passenger Association tensions, notes anti pass laws, and discusses reactions from business leaders and Democratic organizers. It also covers Kansas and Nebraska dynamics, Adlai Stevenson’s Illinois bid, and the party’s national ticket strength.
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United States
Democratic Party
Lincoln
Neb
Norman BH. Mack
Mrr
FE. I. McLeod
Western Passenger Association
McLeod
Nebraska
Mack
Kauass
American Citien
Congress
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Shime
Republican Party
Lewis-Stevenson
James Flarmilion Lewis
Addy Stevenson
Linnois
Stevenson
Democratic National Party
Charles A. Towne
Adilal Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Ilnnels
Timois
Kinship of the Monopolist to the Highway Robber
William J. Bryan argues that monopolists share moral culpability with highwaymen. He condemns private monopoly as plunder that harms households, urges active public conscience, and criticizes lawyers and officials who shield predatory wealth from reform.
International Peace the Highest Arm a Ruler Can Have
King Edward VII extols international peace as the noblest aim for rulers to pursue and praises the international organization of civilized nations for fostering good will and cordial friendship among states. He expresses gratitude for reception of his efforts and prays for divine blessing on the organization’s work.
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International Organization
Industrial Education and Intellectual Equality in Schools
Andrew Draper, New York State Superintendent of Education, argues for equal emphasis on industrial and intellectual training. He condemns curricular bias toward intellectual pursuits, calls for occupational efficiency and happiness, and urges schools not to be exclusive, offering strong support for skilled trades as viable careers.
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Andrew 5. Draper
New York State
Lincoln crowds celebrate Bryan notification in 1908 Lincoln event
The August 1908 Lincoln Nebraska notification ceremony for William J. Bryan drew an immense crowd on the state house grounds. Gov. George L. Sheldon helped lead the event with postmaster E R Sizer organizing carriages, while Humphrey O Sullivan read the official letter and Father Nugent offered prayers. John W. Kern attended the Lincoln Typographical Union banquet honoring O Sullivan for his service to printers. Bryan praised the union and offered humor about rubber heels. An elderly Wyoming voter, a Jackson-era follower, sought a moment with Bryan and was welcomed at the event.
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Howe
Michigan
Waterhorts Manufacturers’ Association
Robert Baker
Brooklyn
P. (. Burns
Chicago
Burns
van Cleave
Washington
Lincoln
William J. Bryan
Denver
Geo. L. Sheldon
Nebraska
Bryan
E.R. Sizer
Mr. Bryan
State House
Humphrey O'Sullivan
Lowell
Mass
Lincoln Typographical Union
O'Sullivan
Massachusetts
Bryan Amjosity
Father Nugent
Des Moines
Typographical Union
John W. Kern
Sheldon
Lincoln Hotel
Mr. O'Sullivan
International Typographical Union
Mr. O'Sulivan
Echo
America
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Indiana
Illinois
Wm. J. Bryan
Taft
Middle West
Gryan
Ilinois
Willis J. Anbot
Culena
Noewt Street
Honevard
Auditorium
Harvester
Asy
Party of Trusta
Harvester Trust
Republican Committee
Railroads and Politics
New York
Sherman
Chicago Place
Edward VII
King of
England
Lincoln Correenondenes
Bryan Mes
Fairview
Wyoming
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
Bcyas
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