Rivals Meet at Banquet in Historic Chicago Event
Chicago Republicans and Democrats shared cordial greetings at the fourth annual Chicago Association of Commerce banquet. W J Bryan and W H Taft met publicly for the first time since the Lincoln Douglas era, exchanged smiles, signed menus, and spoke nonpartisan remarks before a spirited audience at the Auditorium hotel. The moment drew broad applause as the two leaders discussed regulation of corporations and justice for rich and poor, with the event marked by lively interruptions and enduring symbolism.
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Chicago
W. J. Bryan
W. H. Taft
United States
Chicago Association of Commerce
Lincoln
Douglas
Auditorium Hotel
Judge Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Hall
Eperkers
Taft
Bill
Menitis
Mr. Kirvan
Bryan
Prente Piries
Facts for sick women from Lydia E. Pinkham's Compound
For thirty years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has helped thousands with displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing-down feeling flatulency indigestion dizziness and nervous prostration. Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice at Lynn Mass.
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Helen Barton
Pearson Street
Chicago
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Captain Survives After 36 Hours Adrift From Juanita Shipwreck
The Juanita, a French three masted schooner, sank after a hurricane off St Pierre Miquelon. The captain clung to a dory plank with two dogs for 36 hours before rescue by the General Archamere. He was revived but delirious. the crew of 26 perished in the Grand Banks disaster.
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St. Pierre
Miquelon
North Atlantic
Juanita
General Archamere
Grand Banks
West Indies
Harmony Reigns in Equity Ranks Amid Unified Action
Milwaukee reports a full return to unity in the American Society of Equity as factions fuse behind injunctions against J A Everett to stop a convention call in Indianapolis. The group backs an amendment to the Sherman act to exempt the society from its jurisdiction and praises Kentucky night riders supporter J H Burrey of Greenville. The committee on minimum prices also sees its report adopted.
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Milwaukee
American Society of Equity
J. A. Everett
Indianapolis
Night Riders of
Kentucky
J. H. Burrey
Greenville
Committee On
Editor of Morrill News Shot by Local Marshal
Perry Roger the Morrill marshal bayed by a quarrel over a printed item killed J. H. Schmucker editor of the Morrill News. After a confrontation the marshal wounded Schmucker with a rock then shot him. Schmucker fell. Royer then killed Schmucker and killed himself.
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Sabaetha
Kan
Oct. S
Morrill
Perry Roger
Marsial
J. H. Schmucker
News
Schmucker
Royer
Widow Shot by Alleged Neighbor in Cairo
Mrs Ellen Mc Cleary, a widow, was shot and killed in Cairo Illinois on October 8 by Walter Davidge. Davidge was out with Mrs Mc Cleary’s sixteen year old daughter when she followed and attacked him. He shot her and escaped.
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Cairo
Ellen McCleary
Walter Davidge
Davidge
Fireman Killed in Grain Elevator Collapse
Buffalo on October 8 reports one fireman killed and eight injured when burning walls of a small grain elevator on Broad Street collapsed. The structure and a flour and feed mill owned by A Nowak & Son were destroyed with about 10000 dollars in losses.
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Buffalo
Broad
A. Nowak & Son
Taft's injunctions praised as labor liberty charter
President Roosevelt urges labor leaders and workers to study Taft's injunctions. He argues the principles defend fair dealing and equal justice for all, contrasting Taft's stance with time-serving officials and corrupt corporations. The speech frames Taft as champion of broader public rights.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Taft Praised as A Statesman With Conscience by Borah
Senator Borah lauds William H. Taft in a Boston speech as a statesman with conscience and a veteran legal mind. He praises Taft’s devotion to duty, adherence to the Constitution, and record of orderly public service, arguing the Republican Party can guide the nation through future challenges.
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Senator Borah
Idaho
Boston
William H. Taft
Ele
Cockran Praises Taft While Endorsing Bryan Support
In Boston W Bourke Cochran praised Taft as the best qualified nominee and a superb administrator while announcing his plan to support Bryan as the Democratic candidate. He argued Taft would excel if placed in Roosevelt's environment and deplored party factions seeking the rival ticket.
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Taft
W. Bourke Cochran
Boston
Bryan
Roosevelt
Taft Defends Republican Push on Trust Reform
Wm. H. Taft denounces Democratic inconsistency on trusts and railroads. He argues Democrats promised reform but took no legislative steps while Republicans are now implementing platform promises amid Democratic self praise. Greensboro speech underscores partisan contrasts.
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Wm. H. Taft
Greensboro
North Carolina
Society is Sound and Duty in Prosperous Times
The text quotes Taft praising the nation’s public conscience and business integrity amid prosperity. He urges lovers of country to feel pride and trust in a sound society at its core, emphasizing higher standards and remedies for abuses arising from growth.
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Wm. H. Taft
Columbus, Oulo
The Constructive Genius of Our Oriental Trade Empire
A laudatory piece praising William H. Taft and Republican policy for expanding US Pacific commerce. It credits Taft with shaping open door in China, securing the Philippines, and shifting battleships to the Pacific, arguing American diplomacy would foster China trade and regional stability. It quotes a Shanghai address urging open door and equal opportunity in trade.
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United States
Pacific Ocean
China
Philippines
Pacific
Atlantic
Shanghai
Taft
Greater America and Pacific Strategy in Taft Era
The piece argues American power in the Pacific is rising and warns that future relations with Far Eastern powers may outpace Europe. It credits Taft as a founder of Philippine policy and outlines four congressional recommendations on Philippine trade, land, mining, and coastwise laws. It urges expanding export markets in Asia and questions abandoning active outreach to Asia versus Democratic policies.
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Pacific Ocean
United States
Spain
Asia
Japan
America
Orient
Far East
Europe
Pacific
Taft
Philippines
Congress
Democratic Party
Far East policy under Republican rule and trade gains
The speaker traces a decade of Republican policy shaping U S engagement in the Far East. He notes export growth to the region, U S military presence in China, and rising diplomatic focus on the Philippines, Boxer rebellion participation, open door advocacy, and strategic trade opportunities for the United States despite earlier indifference.
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Far East
Far Eastern
United States
Philippines
Japan
China
Growth of Wealth Per Capita Across U.S. Savings Banks
The Los Angeles Times notes that in 1820 U S savings banks held 1 138 576 with an average per person of 12 cents. Now total savings reach 3 690 878 945 averaging over 42 per person. rich depositors average 126. The piece cites rising totals from 100 million to over a billion by 1888 and beyond, highlighting growing inequality and a populist slant.
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United States
James Buchanan
Speeches Recalled in Baltimore Amid Joyce Contention
In Baltimore the piece recalls John A. Joyce and a figure who talks in all places from morning to night. The verse notes his persistence in talks to Senate House press crowd and people, likening him to a clapper mill that may end in disappointment for office and friends.
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Senate
House
John A. Joyce
Baltimore American
Prosperity Tide and Industrial Growth Vision by Sherman
A forward looking speech extols rising industrial wealth and wages, predicting a U S population reaching 100 million and a global market reach. It emphasizes better fabrics, stronger structures, and continued home market strength as the basis of national wealth. Authored by Hon James S Sherman.
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James S. Sherman
Henry Gassaway Davis Sees No Hope for Democracy
Henry Gassaway Davis, defeated with Parker four years earlier, says he sees no hope for the Democracy. He believes Parker is again wasting valuable time on speeches. Source: St. Louis Globe-Democrat commentary.
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Henry Gassaway Davis
Parker
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Governor Hughes Builds Democratic Support Across NY
The Springfield Republican notes how Governor Hughes commands broad Democratic backing in New York State, reflecting strong party cohesion and political influence.
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Hughes
New York State
Springfield
Republican
Woman Held as Accessory in Media Murder
Chester, Oct 8. A joint inquest and hearing at Alderman Smith's office led to the commitment of Mrs. Erb to jail as an accessory in the murder of Captain J. Clayton Erb, a national guardsman and politician shot at his country home near Media. Mrs. Catherine Beisel is held charged with the killing.
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Chester
J. Clayton Erb
National
Alderman Smith
Betsel
Erb
Taft's Service to Labor Praised by Emporia Gazette
The Emporia Gazette lauds William H. Taft for advancing union labor to a sound, law abiding footing. It credits his decisions with ending the English derived view of labor as a conspiracy and protecting workers' rights. Taft is called a consistent friend of labor, just to the poorest and to all workers.
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William H. Taft
Taft
England
United States
Nak End
Bryan Stirs East With Political Scare
The Philadelphia Press notes Bryan as a Democratic contemporary who stirs the East with sharp political rhetoric. It suggests his scares are rhetorical and not harmful to individuals.
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Bryan
East
Philadelphia Press
Taft Stand on Record Praised in Topeka Note
Topeka Capital notes Mr. Taft claims to stand on his record and suggests any leader would be glad to boast of such a record. The remark reflects political positioning amid ongoing public discourse.
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Taft
Aybody
Topeka Capital
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William
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Paciftic
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Father of the
Philosophy of Development
The
Los Angeles Times
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Eclipse Lumber Co
C. M. Emmons
Phon
Ree
Cotteya
Thomas Rochford
South Kenwood
Metropolitan Novelty Store
N.M
Chamberlain
A. W. Allen, M.D
St. P
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Geo. Morgan
Maple St
Interstate 591
DRS
Hegge
Pooler’s Drug Store
C. A. Hegge
H. Hegge
Alma L. Hanson
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HH. L. Banfield
Aws
Mission
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Wallace Gregson
West Mill St
C. H. Johnson, M. D., C. M
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Moreland & Duholm
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King Cactus Oil
C. A. Pooler
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