Roosevelt and Johnson Lead New Progressive Party
Theodore Roosevelt and Hiram Johnson were unanimously chosen as standard bearers at Chicago for the Progressive party. Roosevelt’s nomination drew wild, hour‑long demonstrations and chants while Johnson was later named vice president. Beveridge led the session and the platform was adopted. the event featured intense cheers, parades, and notable figures like Jane Addams.
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New York
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Hull House
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Moose Pen
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National Progressive Party
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
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Carey
Wyoming
Vessey
South Dakota
Frank H."punk
Minois
America
Black Horse Cavalry
Peoria Considered Permanent Home for Rowing Associations
Illinois brief reports on Peoria being favored as the permanent site for the Tegattas of the Central States Amateur Rowing Association and the Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association citing course quality and geographic appeal. Also notes rival views from Grand Rapids and St. Louis clubs and travel-saving benefits.
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Central States Amateur Rowing Association
Southwestern Amateur Rowing Association
Grand Rapids
St. Louis
St. Catherine
Saintly Quakeress Gertrude Whittier Carte
The late Gertrude Whittier Carte, cousin of Whittier the poet, is praised for a serene, hymn filled recital of his verses. A wary friend notes her humor is less alive, and that some of Greenleaf Whittier’s playful lines feel incongruent with her earnest character.
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Gertrude
Greenleaf
Lawyer advises confession to minimize punishment
The dialogue presents a lawyer urging the accused to confess to reduce punishment, while the accused questions the necessity and possibility of acquittal if no confession is made. The exchange hints at legal strategy and the risk of evidence requirements in court.
In the Meantime Divides School Court Tale
A recess clash leads Miss Martin to convene a school court. After hearing both sides she assigns punishment to the combatants and keeps the others seated. She then addresses a nonparticipating eight year old, who corrects her with a playful line.
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Guy
Mack
National Monthly
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