Taft and Bryan Sentiments Reported in Political Briefs
Readers note renewed sentiment for both Taft and Bryan in late campaign items. The brief highlights each figure's stance on key issues and the evolving public mood as elections near.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1908
Page
5
Fairview Visitors Hear Bryan Campaign Talks
A Sunday crowd at Fairview hears William Jennings Bryan praised by supporters as he criticizes corporate contributions to campaigns. Mayor James Ghtman of Omaha and Ohio attorney general candidate Frank S. Monnett meet Bryan, with Monnett signaling active backing for Bryan and denouncing wool monopolies and government inaction on prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farview
Linon
William He Watt
Hot Springs
Natronal Conmittes
Walt
Bryan
Fairview
Mirryai
James Ghtman
Omaha
Dahlman
Ghia
Onimpaleh
Vom
WASHES HANDS IN BLOOD WHILE VOWING VENGEANCE
Flagalaft July 18. After a fight at Willinks Mexican deputy sheriff EB. Demonges was killed and two Mexican bystanders wounded. James Duncan a colored bartender at Harewey house is under arrest for murder. Duncan claims Demongos attempted to arrest him during a disturbance. The two hijures will recover, Duncan is an ex soldier recently returned from the Philippines with a good character. The dead man's brother vows vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willinks
EB. Degnonges
James Duncan
Harewey House
Duncan
Ren
Dancan
Philippines
Des Moines Arrives at Isthmus of Panama
United States cruiser Des Moines reaches the Isthmus of Panama from Guantanamo. Lt. Col. Cele assembles 160 Marines for immediate field service and it is believed they may be dispatched to Honduras aboard the cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Isthmus
Panama
Salem
Tuly
Dea Moines
Cguantanamo
Calonel Cele
Gamariies
Dia Ista
Painaerty
Washington
Dield Servier
Honduras
Cruiyer
Dad Moines
Forest Preservation Plan Advancing Nationwide
Washington July 11 A joint effort by the War Department and the Bureau of Forestry moves to preserve forests and wildlife reservations. The plan calls for careful timber cutting while maintaining tree cover and intact reservations under government control with support from forestry officials and agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Bureau of Forestry
Bargiu
Conflicting Persi a News on Tabriz Revolt
Reports from Teheran and Tehran via Daily Mail Telegraph and Times describe a volatile situation in Tabriz with claims of revolt progress and possible Shah retaliation while another dispatch claims peaceful conditions and safe European movement. Rachta Khan’s horsemen withdraws from town as royal infantry departs to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Persia
Riffereet Router
Daily Mail
Teheran
Tabriz
Daily Telegraph
Tehigran
Wright to Visit Chattanooga Camp Before Maneuvers
General Luke Wright and General Fran Bell will arrive in Chattanooga at 6:45 tomorrow evening and head to the camp where 6,000 troops, state guards and recruits are quartered for maneuvers. On Tuesday at 2 pm the troops will be reviewed by the secretary of war and Monroe Roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Enn
Luke Wright
Svar
Fran Bell
Maurewrers
Secretary of War and Monnet
Can Taft
Lowes
Man fined for bear incident near tent in Nova story
Sam Ryans, a laborer east of Pliits, was fined for hunting without a license after claiming a bear entered his tent at night. He said he killed the bear to protect his camp and other travelers, with a court later confirming a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standani
Pavia
Sam Ryans
Gania
W. Th Cc Siu
Benr
Sailors of Fleet Entertain Honolulu Visitors
Honolulu on July 18 reported a quiet Sunday aside from numerous games at Iragne grounds where thousands of sailors gathered. Officers were entertained at private residences while sailors enjoyed Pearl Harbor excursions and city strolls. ships and private yachts ferried visitors around the bay amid broad welcome from residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Ana Amen
Iragne
Pearl Harbor
Naval Station
Wien
Toh
Mae
Week's Exercises Begin at Quebec
The formal opening of the week's exercises drew crowds to Quebec near the Dufferin pier. Lord Roberts with Earl Grey attended the Anglican cathedral service while a Catholic basilica held a special service for the Duke of Norfolk. Warships glimmered offshore as crowds gathered to hear the conductors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Amoenster Parnie
Prench
Dufferin
Two More Bodies Found in the Big Hole River
An afternoon report states two additional bodies were recovered from the Big Hole River near Tourmee. A rescue party and local residents searched downstream after a drowning incident on the river earlier this week, with authorities unsure which of four victims are identified at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Hole
Colny Iren Brown
Nene Melrora
Bie
Three-Cent Fares Develop A Deficit
Cleveland reports nearly three months of a cent street car and two monthly reports show operating expenses and fixed charges exceeding earnings. The municipal company aims to test free transfers to boost ridership, with a possible vote on fare changes and a court challenge to the franchise. President Dupont warns the company may lose money in the first year, despite hopes decent fares will pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Doliels
A. 3. Dupont
Transtay
Oil Company
Presient Dupont
Showers Put Stop to Dreaded Fires in Maine
Portland Maine weather report notes heavy rains ending a lengthy drought across Milne woods and shore regions. The five week spell caused thousands of dollars in damage, with resorts and camps affected as summer visitors were displaced. Rainfall continued into the recent quarter, easing fire risk and stabilizing conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Milne Woods
Ines
Helanginga
New Ruef Trial Opens This Week in San Francisco
San Francisco July 1 Abrahison Ruef once wielding dominant power in city government faces a fresh trial starting Wednesday on multiple indictments. The charges allege he bribed former board of supervisors members and secured welfare grants to public service corporations, with laundered funds and related conduct tied to his release conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Abrahion Ruef
San Franciso
Board of Supervisors
Walses
Variows Public Service Corpo Nilones
Labor union membership for Taft noted in Virginia report
Bot Springs Virginia July 1 A report states Judge Taft will receive notice of election as a member of the International Society of Steam Shovel Men. Taft helped steam shovel men at Panama and will be notified of his membership on July 29. He plans to travel to Cincinnati for the nomination coverage and may not return for a week. Willis Moore of the weather bureau arrives tomorrow to discuss labor problem remedies with Taft. Judge Yate will attend Germantown court opening tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bot Springs
Taft
Cincinnati
International Society of Steam Shovel Men
T. J. Donlan
Chicago
Panama
Joudge Tritt
Willis Moore
Weather Bureau
Moore
Treamett
Yate
Germantown
Pilles
Hot. Springs
Tragic Dart Street Incident Shocks City
A chaotic event in Portland ends with two dead and a man fatally harming himself after a tail light collision with Mrs. Wally Sharp and an unidentified man. A mob gathered while authorities pursued Conen to a distant location, where he reportedly turned the weapon on himself. The exact sequence remains unclear as investigators piece together the events and motives surrounding the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Gre
David Conah
Arington Club
Tailight
Wally Sharp
Conen
Ottee
Joatesy
Pioneer of Colorado Alice Hale Hill Dies at Home
Mrs. Alice Hale Hill widow of former Colorado state official Nathaniel Hill dies at her Denver home after long illness. Born in Providence Rhode Island in 1840s, she moved to Colorado in 1860s and served as state representative. Her death noted by local papers as a loss to early Colorado governance.
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Alice Hale Hill
Colorado
Denver
Tily
Alice Uale
Stotes
Nathaniel BU
Thia City
Providence
Root
Colorada
Mire
Etrole Mibwk
Maron Hecate
Tuxt
Anly Amyty
Republican Publish+ Ing company
Western Republican Leaders Plan Unified Campaign
A conference with national committee members and Western state chairmen outlines a plan to coordinate Republican efforts for Taft and Sherman. Hitchcock aims to boost cooperation, avoid forecasts, and organize regional resources, with Denver or Salt Lake City debated for Western headquarters as leaders meet tomorrow.
Two to Die in Electric Chair at Sing Sing Prison
Ossining New York inmates Charles UM. Jorevs and Anggla Lands tera Rogers face execution in the electric chair at Sing Sing prison tomorrow for the murders of Alfred Olney and his housekeeper’s daughter Alive Ingerlek, with details tying the case to Michael De Authre and local farming families.
Five Thousand Soldiers Revolt Against Turkey
Reports from Constantinople indicate a mutiny by about five thousand soldiers in the Monastir district and related unrest in the region. Tens of thousands are described as ordered to areas of apparent threat, with fears of broader action and potential reprisals against high command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Constantinople
Monastir
Seourtanartiel
Nedlatine
Macedonte
Gompers Won't Discuss Political Matters After Denver
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor declined to speak on political issues after returning from the Denver convention. He said any statements will be printed in the federation's official organ within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompers
Washington
Samuel Gampers
American Innlovation of Labor
Denver
Flo
Articla
Anjerim Federation
Lihar
Wages and Prices Rise Across Industries in 1907 Report
A government bulletin reports wage gains in 40 industries, with average hourly wages up about 98.8 percent above 1902–07 levels and employment up 44.4 percent while hours fell 5 percent. Food prices rose more slowly than wage gains, keeping purchasing power strong. cotton goods show the largest wage increases, while Bessemnoy steel saw a wage drop. The survey covers 415 establishments and 68 locales, noting 16 establishments with higher staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JBCT
Seyrent
Llustry
Bessemnoy Steel
Governor of Alabama Visits Mining Camps
Governor Gevenc de Colmnr tours mining camps near Birmingham on July 3 addressing miners and sellers at a center rally. He reports the district peaceful and says trouble may end, but warns troops must not be withdrawn from the Alabama encampment for two more weeks amid rioting incidents and unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Gevecnde Colmr
Tre
Cnet Enmiy
Wren
Mariana
Suas
Alabama
Todas
Donia
King Edward Takes Tea With Waldorf Astors
King Edward spent the week with Lord and Lady Desborough at Taplow Court before traveling to Clyde for tea with Mrs. Waldorf Astor. The visit included Prince Francix and Consuelo, the Swedish crown prince and princess, and Prince Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Juy
King Bryn
Lord
Lady Desborough
Taplow Court
Francix
Consuelo
Deckend
Mayiboranga
Iing
Clyde
Mroo
Mrs. Waldorf Astor
Crown Princess
Sweden
Prince Arthur
Conmuight
Captain Henry Avdrea Dies of Bright's Disease
New York July 18 Captain Henry McGrew of the Walled States navy died today of Bright's disease. He was to command the battleship Georgia during the North Atlantic squadron cruise to the Brefife coast. In Brooklyn the details are unclear and other names appear garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry McGrew
Walled States Navy
Georgia
Fife Voast
Bright
Brooklyn
Crplaly McCrea
Astor Gives 60000 for Children’s Fund in LondonJuly
William Walnert Astor has given sixty thousand pounds to a children’s fund in London. The donation supports relief and education efforts for underprivileged youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Walnert Astor
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