Republican Convention Opposes Roosevelt Reforms in Platform
The convention nominated Taft for president and Sherman for vice president, both criticized as aligned with big interests. The platform rejected direct senatorial elections and failed to back campaign finance reform or bank deposit guarantees, signaling no support for Roosevelt’s policies.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Sherman
New York
Congress
Rght
Joe Gannon
United States
Lafollette
Grover Cleveland Dies Suddenly at Westland
Former U S president Grover Cleveland died at 8:49 this morning in Westland. The physicians cited long heart disease and repeated abdominal attacks with heart failure and pulmonary oedema as the immediate causes. The funeral is planned for tomorrow with President Roosevelt expected to attend.
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Princeton
Grover Cleveland
Tis
United States
Westland
Cleveland
Mer
Roosevelt
Taft's Grant Remark Sparks Broad Criticism
The O'Neill Independent notes Taft's Civil War era claim that Grant left the army to avoid court martial for drunkenness was uttered during a Decoration Day speech at Grant's tomb. Critics say the remark is in bad taste and insults veterans and supporters of the general's service.
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Taft
Grant
O' Neill
Labor’s Independent Vote To Be Renewed With Vigor
AFL president Samuel Compers declares labor plans renewed political activity in 1907. He cites 1906 congress results and urges sustained independent voting, campaign volunteers, and funding driven by workers who seek to end party domination.
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Labor
Sixtieth Congress
Congress
American Federation of Labor
Sir as Social Glue Keys American Assimilation
A commentary argues that informal courtesy in the United States, especially being addressed as sir, accelerates assimilation of European immigrants far more effectively than constitutional principles. The piece contrasts European hierarchies with American egalitarian signals and notes the rapid cultural transformation of newcomers into “rabid Yankees” after brief residence.
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Europe
United States
New York
Sir
Shall I Find the Soul I Loved The Next Life Promise
A meditation on love beyond death asserts that the next world should fulfill earthly obligations and restore sorrowed dead. The text argues that love is a divine capacity given by God and fate may be God. It claims the deserved reunion must occur for the worthy and lamented souls.
Revolt Against Taft Crushed Allies Stir Chicago Campaign
Willis J. Abbots survey of the Republican convention in Chicago details anger at Taft forces and allied leaders. He notes mass meetings by Black delegates, attacks on Roosevelt, and cautious sentiment among old guards about patronage and victory. The piece highlights Crane and other anti Taft figures, plus Kentucky Governor Wilson’s controversial pardon in a volatile political climate.
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Willis J. Abbot
Taft
National Committee
Chicago
Roosevelt
Foraker
Fairbanks
Knox
Crane
Cannon
Republican Party
Senate
Old Guard
White House
Bryan
Murray Crane
Great Swift Packing Company
Swift
Senator Crane
Mr. Swift
Democratic Party
Bayards
Whitneys
Tildens
Thurmeans
Politioa
Bryan, Folk
Tom L. Johnson
D. R. Francis
Charles A. Culberson
John Sharp Williams
J. W. Bailey
B R. Tillman
John A. Daniel
Oklahoma
Gore
Owen
Tom Reed
Theodore Roosevelt
Massachusetts
la Follette
Allison
Hughes
Willson
Kentucky
Powers
Howard
Goebel
Taylor
Indiana
Junior Normal Notes Enrolments and Activities Report
The junior normal lists 220 total enrollments with students from Alliance Scottsbluff Sidney Lisco and others. Basketball games with Alliance ladies are scheduled, and a late week win for the normal team. Lectures, teacher ex aminations and visits by officials mark a busy period.
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Leona Bowdish
Crawford
Elsie Lane
Scottsbluff
Lottie Crouther
Lakeside
Marelle Highland
Alliance
Jean Laraven
Lela Reid
Anna Egan
Hay Springs
Nettie Uhrig
Helmingford
Edith Sage
Simla
Maggie Jones
Florence Fuller
Sidney
Lillie Colyer
Lisco
Institute
Ladies of Alliance
Philpot
Ritchie
Cheyenne County
Bridgeport
Richie
A. W. Newens
Phelan Opera House
Mr. Newens
United States
Mars
Chapel
Newens
Kipling
Jean Laravea
Lavavea
Edith Swan
Thomas
Harold Jones
Bishop
Valentine
Miss Ellis
Dawes County
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Samuel Compers
America
Emil Reich
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
David B. Hill
Mr. Hill
Ryan
Johnson
Hill
John L. Hamilton
Hoopeston
Hamilton
Frank P. Kellogg
Duluth
Proctor Knott
Kellogg
John Hays Hammond
Hammond
South Africa
Gom Paul
State Department
Old Kentucky
Graves
Luther P. Ludden
Normal School Board
Ludden
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