Montana Weather and Mines Note Brighter Prospects
The Anaconda Standard reports improving mining activity in British Columbia Idaho and nearby areas. Last Chance mine at Wardner is set to reopen employing about three hundred men while seven hundred workers are to be added by the British Columbia Copper company. Stewart Mining Co financing is secured and Coeur d Alenes operations should resume soon. Morning mine in Federal holdings also appears ready to start. Boundary district rumors suggest a near end to the Southern British Columbia strike.
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Idaho
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Wardner
British Columbia Copper Company
Boston
Stewart Mining Company
Coeur d'Alenes
Boundary District
Roosevelt Plan Seeks Cortelyou as New York Governor Candidate
Washington reports indicate the Roosevelt administration favors Secretary Cortelyou as the Republican nominee for New York Governor. It suggests Hughes may be moved to second on the ticket after Taft’s nomination, with Cortelyou leveraging Wall Street influence to shape the Empire State race. The piece notes Cortelyou’s limited public appeal and Roosevelt’s push to position him for campaign financing in New York.
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Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Republian
New York
Hughes
Chicago
Taft
Empire State
Mame
Wall Street
Cors
Roosvelt
Bryan and Bryanites Gain in Delegations Across States
The article notes Bryan holds influence in Connecticut and New Jersey with several delegates favoring him though conventions oppose instruction. It reports anti-rule delegations in New Jersey and shows Massachusetts and Ohio giving Bryan a strong showing, while Taft maintains higher instructed delegate percentages overall.
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Connecticut
Denver
New Jersey
Bryan Fellows
Taft
Massachusetts
Ohio
Welcome Snow Promises Spring Prospect for Montana
The piece notes mixed views on snow with farmers hoping for spring. It argues that winter snow balances weather, aids ground readiness, and supports a profitable placer mine season. Montana enjoyed pleasant days recently, leading readers to expect further seasonal shifts.
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Placer Mine
Montana
Taft ticket moves and New Jersey’s running mate
The piece examines New Jersey’s vice presidential possibilities amid Taft Roosevelt tensions. It notes Governor Fort Senator Kean and other favorites as contenders, cites Roosevelt Taft policy to keep vice presidency open, and reports Albany claiming Governor Hughes would refuse a second-place nomination.
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Kean
Jovernor Fort
Roosevelt-Ta
Chicago
Hughes
Taft
Albany
Senator Knox Admired by Keystone Republicans
Senator Knox is praised in Pennsylvania Republican resolutions as a big, broad minded statesman. The tributes emphasize his character and intellect, noting his admirable service in the senate and the likelihood of no presidential nomination.
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Pennsylvania
Himesit
Republic Services
Senate
Keystone
Hearst Party Rules Spark Debate On Independence
The Hearst party, founded as an independence movement, asserts autonomy and vows not to join any coalition. Thomas L. Hisgen predicts six Democratic factions and two Republican factions, signaling internal divisions shaping the 1909 contest.
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Independence Party
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Johnson
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Thomas L. Hisgen
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Re Publica
Fragmentary political code text distorts a party power debate
The garbled OCR preserves hints of discussions about factions within the Heat Organization and possible support dynamics. It mentions tokens, power, unity, and a split from Springfield, with unclear names and fragmented phrases.
Texas senator Batley sparks bitter election fight
Texas politics erupted over whether Senator Batley should be a Denver convention delegate. The dispute, marked by ugly personal clashes, threatened to derail his reelection bid and worsened Texas tensions as foes argued over unwritten rules for sending federal senators to national conventions.
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Venezuela US tensions flare as minister sails from Puerto Cabello
Diplomatic strains surface as American minister W W Russell departs for a two month vacation amid no local officials to bid farewell. Plague disrupts La Guayra communications, hindering American consul Thomas P Moffat, prompting fears and a naval presence. President Castro’s decree tightens La Guayra closure, while Caracas Chamber of Commerce seeks relief as small businesses falter and a second relief train arrives with provisions. Death toll rises and city remains quarantined.
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Castro
la Guayra
Chamber of Commerce
Caracas
Consul Seeks Departure From Plague Port La Guayra
Washington reports Consul Moffatt urged leaving La Guayra as scheduled. Herbert Hengstler, chief of the consular department, stated in official communications to the state department that the consul desires to depart at the preset time amid plague conditions.
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Washington
Consul Moffatt
Fo Department
la Guayra
Herbert A. Hengeler
Durcatt
State Department
Hengstler
France backs Roosevelt to spank Castro
The Temps notes growing French anger at Castro's handling of foreigners after the expulsion of M. Estep and a Venezuelan incident. It urges Roosevelt to act decisively, even bombing Puerto Cabello if needed, to teach Venezuela a lesson and restore order, with Washington as the potential peacemaker.
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Roosevelt
France
Vee Uela
Washington
Naval Bureau Armor Fit Question From Ohio Journal
The Ohio State journal notes the naval bureau had worn its armor belt too low, signaling a critique of waist protection and gear fit. The report, reflecting period concerns, quotes officials urging proper equipment alignment and discipline in naval attire.
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Ohio State Journal
Naval Bureau
Two tendencies of womankite in Boston Transcript echo
A clipped excerpt cites the Boston Transcript remarking on two tendencies of womankite that provoke male disapproval. One tendency is to run up bills the other to turn the neighbors down.
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Boston Transcript
Making Americans in Hawaii by Frederic J. Haskin
A 1908 column argues the United States should fund and guide the Americanization of Hawaii. It traces historical influence of missionaries, outlines challenges from Japanese and Chinese labor, and praises school programs that foster American patriotism among native Hawaiians and immigrant children while warning of entrenched business interests and colonial attitudes.
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Frederic J. Haskin
Honolulu
H. T
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mid-Pacific
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Hawai
Church of England
Germany
King Sugar
King Sugars
Great King Sugar
King Seem
Smiasi Ariés
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Greenland
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Russia
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Land
Japan
Tokio
Europe
Hawaiian Islands
Frederic J. Hasin
Gay Whirl Too Much for Fleet's Jackies
In San Francisco on May 10 officers and men of the Pacific and Atlantic fleets recover from days of hospitality with rest and social events. Rear Admiral Charles Mt Sperry will become commander-in-chief May 1, while Admiral Dayton leads the Pacific fleet and will depart for a coast cruise after Sperry's succession. Washington notes mention of Aldrich change in funds.
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Bay
Charles Mt Sperry
Thomas
Pacific Fleet
Dayton
Admiral Sperry
Admiral Dayton
Providence Tripune Commentary on Legislators
From the Providence Tripune. Whatever racing may have done for horses, it doesn't seem to have improved the breed of certain legislators.
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