Gov Johnson's Chance for Presidency Through Minnesota
Governor John A. Johnson faces a pivotal opportunity as he seeks support from Minnesota allies in the presidential race. If Bryan declines re election, Johnson could emerge as the logical Democratic nominee four years hence, provided Minnesota votes for Bryan and Johnson helps Democrats win the state and electoral votes.
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Johnson
John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Bryan
Jolneun
Ieeiate
Gus. Johnson
United States
Tryan
Tiryan
South
Jonson
Ryan
Dimes and Dollars of Demo Democracy
The piece argues for a clean national campaign funded by small individual donations rather than corporate money. It notes fundraising costs for literature, postage, stenographers, and communications, and emphasizes limits of individual subscriptions while highlighting broad Democratic support through many one dollar gifts and hard currency from volunteers. It closes with optimism about anticipated victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation
The Venal Vote Debate Between Bryan and Sherman
A heated exchange features Mr Sherman calling Mr Bryan venal and Mr Bryan denying any claim that a majority of voters are venal. Bryan argues Republicans fund corruption to tilt power, while asserting most voters are honest. The piece notes misquotations and the venal vote not forming a majority in any state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sherman
Sunny Jim
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Republic
Campaign rhetoric on venal vote and election fairness
The writer denounces Republican influence over elections, arguing corporations fund campaigns and buy votes. Citing Mr. Bryan and the Taft era, the piece asserts people do not rule in this republic and claims numerous disclosures from insurance investigations prove corporate contributions and vote buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Taft
Parker
Roosevelt
The Negro and the Tariff in the presidential race
The article argues that many educated African Americans are studying political economy and shifting toward the Democratic stance on tariff policy. It cites W. E. Du Bois advocating for Bryan, noting that blacks see higher tariffs as disadvantaging labor and favoring consumers, urging alignment with the Democratic Party for better employment and relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ald
Wetter
Democratic Party
William E. DuBois
Athiata University For
A Little War Cloud in the 1900s Campaign
The piece argues Republicans seek to stir Jingo sentiment to boost their party as the presidential race nears. It notes Japan’s distrust of the American fleet and mentions Wu Ting Fang and a potential China alliance, but asserts the public will focus on tariff reform and elect Bryan to address it.
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Japan
Pacific
Roosevelt
Wu Ting
Fang
Washington
Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Pref. Vio Veman
Washington, D. C
F. K. Freetiah
Richmond
Hinds
Canada
Europe
Texas
Ilva
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Abolition Debate Falls Apart in Extra Session
In Atlanta the prison commission abolition fight ends with the clear finding that abolition is not to occur. Legislators now urged to act swiftly and sensibly to draft a measure meeting all conditions. An investigating committee, after thorough work, found nothing warranting a recommendation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Legislature Fractured Over Prison Lease System Fate
The House passed the Holder bill reflecting its stance while opposing immediate abolition of the prison commission. The Senate voted 24 to 19 against abolishing the commission, leaving the governor aligned with abolition. The constitutional amendment to end the lease system failed due to lack of a legislative majority, with focus now on when the lease system will expire and efforts to secure a measured reform.
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House
Senate
Holler
Iing
Affinity idea sparks divorce and scandal in France
The press long doubted FP R Earle's plan to divorce his wife in France to wed his self described affinity Miss Kuttner. After a child and a year of court scrutiny, public verdict condemns the artist for abandoning his wife and beating his affinity, urging stricter divorce laws and condemning the marriage rupture.
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FP. PR
Earle
New York
France
Kuttner
Mra. Earle
Mr. Earle
Affinity
Plucky Augusta Rebuilding Spirit After Flood Loss
Augusta suffers a two million dollar flood loss yet the city begins rapid reconstruction. Georgians extend relief, but residents must lead rehabilitation, recoupment, and recovery with enduring resolve and optimism.
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Augusta
Augustin
Doan's Kidney Pills Proven In Athens Testimony
In Athens testimony from Mrs L B Hood of 631 Thomas Street she credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long-standing back and kidney pains. She reports relief after three to four boxes and says every symptom of kidney trouble was eradicated. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is the U S sole agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Athens
United States
Dean
Palmer & Sons Drug Store
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
Doan
Jlake
Pecan Industry Growth Highlighted Across Nation
Washington dispatch shows early National Conservation Commission returns reveal strong progress in inventorying natural resources. Officials briefed on lands, timber, minerals, crops, and water, with Roosevelt appointing Henry Gannett to lead compilation. conservation movement gains bipartisan support and expands nationwide.
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Washington, D. C
National Conservation Commission
Sam
Fleld
Thomas Ro Shipp
Forest Service
Washington, D.C
Conservation Commission
White House Conference of Governors
NASA
Roosevelt
Henry Gannett
Gannett
Washington
Cieba
United States
Annual tennis tournament opens at Del Monte Cal
Preliminaries start in the twenty sixth Pacific States Lawn Tennis Association event at Del Monte with a strong entry list. Defending champions Florence Sutton and Maurice Mel Loughlin will seek to defend their titles as finals determine winners in men and women singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and junior doubles.
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del Monte
Cal
Pacific States Lawn Tennis Association
Pacific Coast
Misa Florence Sutton
Maurice MelLoughlin
Ine Holies
Hearst to Speak in Georgia Rally Planned in Atlanta
The Independents of Georgia announce a Friday night rally in Atlanta with speakers including Edward E. Clapp William Randolph Hearst Thos L Hisgen John Temple Graves W Yancey Carter and possibly others Hearst arrival was confirmed by telegram and venues may include the Grand Hall Fanny Rice is booked for the Grand but may be replaced. further dates are planned across Macon and Thomasville for Hearst Graves and Slagen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Independents of
Georgia
Edward E. Clapp
William Randolph Hearst
Thos. L. Hisgen
Independence Party
John Temple Graves
W. Yancey Carter
Georgina
the American
Slagen
Mr. Hearst
Mr. Graves
Thomasville
Gompers Turns Fire on Cannon in Labor Battle
In Chicago on September 7 1907 Samuel Gompers and the American Federation of Labor vow to oppose Republican congressional candidates and target Speaker Cannon for backing labor legislation. Gompers opened the fight in Danville at Labor Day events and plans rural campaigns to undermine Cannon in his district.
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Chicago
Littlefield
Maine
Samuel Gormpers
American Ration of Labor
House
Federation
Gompers
Congress
Cannon
Danville
Canton
Innerwon
Sheaker
Letter From North Carolina Warrenton Patient Praises Kidney Remedy
A Warrenton reader recounts a near fatal kidney illness cured after using Stuart's Buchu and Juniper. The letter claims swift recovery and urges others with backache headaches swollen feet stiff joints and energy loss to try the product.
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Warrenton
N. C
Stuart
Macon
Stuart Drug Manufacturing Co
Atlanta
Judge Emory Speer to Visit Alaska This Summer
Judge Emory Speer will tour Alaska in the late summer, visiting Juneau and Amalga and staying with Mr B E Mullis. The trip follows a stay in Macon and Chicago and includes a Seattle ABA convention appearance. Speer travels with prominent southerners and plans a ten day hunt in the north wilds.
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Emory Speer
Uncle Sun
Alaska
Junean
Amalga
Mullis
Macan
Ean Alry
Chicago
Seattle
American Bar Association
Seatie Tole
Speer
Wheyee
Peonate Party
Ath Palgu
Joneau
Alweka
Ries
Sine Mallary
Macon
Anuils
Nis
Animal Kingdom
Southeast
Anery
Georsl
Best Treatment for Burns Sold by Local Stores
A salve advertised as the best treatment for burns promises instant pain relief and prevents scarring for severe injuries. Available for 25 cents from Palmer & Sons Ore Drug Co Smith & Bro and E C Mckvy Can ning.
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Reagan
Ebay
Palmer & Sons
Ore Drug
Smith & Bro
E. C. Mckvy Canning
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the Prison Commission
AT Work
Pegan
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Hawaii
Hoggatt
Himelf
Taf
American Federation of Labor
National Association of Manufacturers
Supreme Court of the United States
Milion
Carinal Gibbons
Rome
Couttey
York
Bears
Castoria
Hearst
Hisgen, Graves and
Carter
Uncle Joe" Cannon
North Carolina
Wilkinson
Andalusia
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