Taft Enthusiasm Delights Crowds in Missouri and Kansas
Judge William H. Taft spoke in Kansas and Missouri, addressing crowds in Kansas City Kan Leavenworth Atchison St. Joseph and other towns. He praised Republican tariff revision, warned against Democratic plans on trusts and prices, and noted Missouri’s apparent shift toward Republican residence. Rain and delays followed his stops but enthusiasm remained strong.
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Opera House
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Crowds Gather as Taft Delivers Addresses in Ohio Tour
A large population crowd gathered with hundreds of farmers’ wagons along the road. Towns on the route included Darlington McFall Pattonsburg Gallatin Savannah Rosedale Bolchow and Barnard. Judge Taft spoke at Marysville and Chillicothe before reaching the city.
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Severe Storm Devastates Baracoa Coastline
A heavy storm hit Baracoa on the northeast coast causing severe damage. The new custom house under construction and numerous buildings were destroyed. An American schooner wrecked but the crew were saved.
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Baracoa
Custom House
Fairbanks Speaks to Large Crowd in Lebanon
Vice President Fairbanks addressed several thousand listeners at the Grand Opera House in Lebanon Indiana. A parade preceded the speech and was reviewed by the vice president before he greeted attendees and shook hands with those who came forward.
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Grand Opera House
First to register at Rosebud reservation opening in Dallas
Arthur Alexander of Lena Illinois becomes the first registrant at Dallas Rosebud reservation opening. Three thousand people register for Tripp lottery chances in Dallas and Gregory and O Neill, with five thousand more arriving.
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Wheat market quotations in Minneapolis report
Market quotes show wheat prices on Oct 5 with December at 1.01 and May at 1.055. On track futures list No. 1 hard at 1.037 percent, No. 1 Northern at 1.02, No. 2 Northern at 1.00, and No. 3 Northern at 96 7/99 percent.
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Wheat and flax prices listed for Duluth market
In Duluth on Oct 56 wheat prices are on track with No 1 hard at 1.03 and No 1 Northern at 1.025. Dec at 1.01, May 1.05, Oct 1.91, Nov 1.02. Flax prices on track with Oct 1.22, Nov 1.23, Dec 1.215, May 1.267, and nearby 1.23.
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Northern
Market Report at St Paul Union Stock Yards
St Paul Minnesota October 5 cattle good to choice steers bring 6.00 to 6.75 dollars per cwt fair to good 5.00 to 5.75 dollars. Cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00 dollars. Veals 3.75 to 6.00. Hogs 6.09 to 6.50. Sheep wethers 4.00 to 4.15, yearlings 4.00 to 4.25, spring lambs 4.75 to 5.76.
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St. Paul
Wheat and futures mixed in Chicago price quotations
Chicago price table shows Wheat Oct 98c Dec 99c May 1.02, July 96 4c. Corn Oct 74c Dec 64 64c May 64 5c July 63 5c. Oats Dec 49c May 51 1c July 46c. Pork Oct 14.10 Dec 14.35 Jan 16.25 May 16.00. Butter Creameries 20 26c. dairies 18 22c. Eggs 28c. Poultry turkeys 18c chickens 11 146c springs 14c.
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Chicago Cattle and Hogs Prices on Oct 65 Market
Cattle categories listed with price ranges including Texans Western steers stockers and feeders cows and heifers calves hogs by weight and quality. Sheep yearlings lambs prices shown with variations across light mixed heavy rough good to choice.
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World Cruise of Battleships Boosts Republican Policy
The article lauds the 1907 1908 world cruise of U S battleships as a robust policy of the Republican party aimed at long term influence rather than action against a single power. It notes departures from Hampton Roads to San Francisco and final plans through Pacific and Atlantic waters with eighteen battleships and several cruisers and tens of thousands of sailors. It highlights improved relations with Latin American republics, potential trade gains, and President Roosevelt’s explanation of the voyage as a learning mission for naval readiness and maritime diplomacy.
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The Nation Praises Home Front Efforts and Taft’s Policy
The article extols thousands of American women for daily sacrifices in the home and lauds the nation’s sailors. It credits a new cruise and statesmanship under the Republican administration with Taft as the leader continuing a policy shaping history.
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Boon to Women
Mrs. F. Ellsworth of Mayville New York and Mrs. W. P. Boyd of Beaver Falls Pennsylvania report relief from female troubles after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They say the remedy enabled them to return to their full workload and urge others to try it.
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Mayville
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W. P. Boyd
Beaver Falls
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Facts for Sick Women and Lydia E Pinkham Plant Remedy
The advertisement promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for female ills. It claims to help with displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down sensation flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lyter Vass.
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Taft backs Open Door policy amid world cruise
The Open Door policy is upheld as Taft supports trade rights in China. His Shanghai reception and diplomatic remarks frame the voyage as enforcement of this policy, aligning with Republican constructive diplomacy and showing a disciplined US naval showing.
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Republican Party
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United States
Philadelphia Celebrates 225th Birthday With Massive Parade
Philadelphia marked Founders Week with a citywide celebration and a grand parade along Broad Street. An estimated 26,000 soldiers and sailors from the U S Army, Navy Reserve, and Pennsylvania National Guard joined the event, as Governor Stuart led the national guard and staff through the festive streets. Nighttime lights and a thirteen gun salutes from harbor warships closed the day.
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