President Roosevelts Plan to Tabulate Nations Resources
The Ashton Gazette reports President Roosevelt orders an exact national resource tabulation by January 1, 1909. The conservation commission, leading economists and geologists, will collect data with federal departments and state commissions after the Governors conference at the White House in May. Meetings in December at Washington set milestones for compiling the comprehensive study.
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United States Reclamation Service
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Chicago
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Prohibition Convention Plans In Columbus July 15
Delegates numbering 1512 will attend the national Prohibition convention in Columbus Ohio on July 15 and 16. The preparations are being finalized by the arrangements committee. An Intercollegiate Prohibition Association oratorical contest is set for July 14 with state delegations meeting at 2 PM that day. A mixed chorus of 150 voices directed by Rev C M Filmore will open the convention on the evening of July 15.
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Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
C. M. Filmore
Indianapolis
Fight Over Girl Teacher Ends With Abduction
In Ross County Ohio natives battled at Deg Winchells home over 18 year old Mabel Bond a schoolteacher She refused to return home and her family along with others tied her and carried her away Winchell filed charges Later reports note Frank Riedinger linked to the Gunness murder farm case while police confirm Riedinger is dead in Lincoln Nebraska confirming the Laporte Indiana inquiry.
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Ross County
Ohio
Mabel Bond
Deg Winchell
Winchell
Chillicothe
Frank Riedinger
Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Lincoln
Neb
David Hicken
Delafield
Wis
Riedinger
Riedanger
Rats Overrun Great Bend Village Survives Siege
Readable text notes Great Bend Pennsylvania endures a bizarre siege as giant rats roam from a former tannery feeding on hides and attacking poultry prompting alarm among residents. The event is paired with other assorted notes on marriage banns in France and a large political convention in 1908 style coverage.
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Great Bend
Taft Named for President by Republicans
Ohioan William H. Taft was nominated for president by the Republican Party on the first ballot at the national convention. The Chicago event opened with large crowds at the Coliseum as delegates and visitors filled every seat while National Chairman Harry New struck the gavel to launch proceedings amid scenes of pageantry and historic veterans of the party.
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Julius C. Burrows
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Coliseum Ward
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White House
New
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Natio Committee
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Burrows
Burro
Theodora Roosevelt
Land
Dixie
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Metropolitan Temple
New York
Albert J. Hopkins
Milnois
William H. Taft
Ohio
Republican Party
Chicago
Harry S. New
National Committee
Texas
Canadian
New England
Aid
Wabasha
Harry Nesgavel
Fulton
Oregon
William C. Waters
Henry Baker
Minnesota
James D. Conner
Indiana
Messrs
Baker
Conner
Mr. Warren
A. G. Proctor
St. Joseph, Mich
Roosevelt platform promises fair pay and reform
The platform pledges Roosevelt policy continuity and anti injunctions with court respect. It calls for tariff revision, money system elasticity, strong federal oversight of trusts, inland waterways, prepared army and navy, good roads, and equal justice for Negroes, noting a bitter platform battle and resolution reading.
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Sherman Nominated for Vice President at Republican Convention
New York Congressman James Sherman was nominated for vice president by the Republican national convention. Timothy Woodruff gave the nominating speech and Speaker Joseph Cannon seconded the motion. The convention, after four days of work, adjourned as Taft’s running mate was effectively chosen.
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Iowa
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James 8. Sherman
Timothy Woodruff
Joe” Cannon
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William H. Taft
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