Secretaries and delegates shape early party conventions
Political scene in Washington April 6 shows only modest progress for all major candidates. Hughes gains in New York. Taft and Cannon delegates split across Illinois and northern states. Allies rally around Taft and Taft supporters claim momentum, with Wisconsin and Pennsylvania figures shaping the count as delegates are pledged in early conventions.
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Washington
Inet
Hughes
Veith
New York
Cannon Xm
Illinois
Tory
Taft
Vairbanks
Hiliore
LaFoliette
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Parsons
Women and Kidney Trouble Prompts Broad Ad Claim
An old advertisement asserts both women and men suffer misery from kidney and bladder issues. It touts a remedy called Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York, claiming cures and offering free bottle trials and testimonials.
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Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Pure Blood Remedy Promoted by Charles E. Hughes
The text touts a purported medicine named Pure Blood claiming cures for eruptions pimples boils and various ailments including stomach issues catarrh and nervous troubles. It features a dated political flourish from Charles E. Hughes urging supporters to a convention and campaign harmony.
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Hood
Cerema
Doral League Election Challenge Dismissed
A court ruling dismisses the Independence League’s bid to place its candidate on the ballot. The decision held the League’s interpretation too strict and found it could not override the regular party slate. Whitney of Boston retained the Democratic ticket after votes counted.
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Doral
Chicago
National Committee
Cannon
Leagie
Gramml
Ge Goreeec
Springflehd
Douglas Declines Local Office Cites Nomination Doubts
The Hon. William Douglin states he will not seek any local office. The text notes Democrats may consider a candidate for president or vice president, with Bryan at the head. Douglin objects to a second place on the ticket and writes to express his position.
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Boston
William Douglin
Ltcal
Delaware Republicans Sweep Unpledged Vote in Delaware
Dover April 6 The Republican Party formed a new organization in Delaware and carried the state for an uninstructed slate. Former Senators Alle and Pr were contesting to instruct the delegation amid the uproar.
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Dover
Del
Delaware
Arastar da Pot
Stasdene Jenders
Allee Ani Pr
Johnson Tight Beginnings Reported In Chicago
Chicago April 6 A dispatch records Bryan and others seeking the Democratic presidential nomination after an early Johnson News letter edition. The piece notes party drift toward a convention where popular will may be subordinated to personal influence and reports a tense mood within the state committee.
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Chicago
William Jenuin Bryan
Jehn A. Jotomen
Johnson Newsquarvere
Maria Ol Tee
Bryan
Tg Folusim
Towanl
Hughes Reaffirms No Comment on Convention Delegates
Governor Hughes declines to indicate who should be delegates to the Republican national convention in New York City next Saturday. He states he will not influence delegate selection and will follow the state committee and party wishes as expressed at the state convention.
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Aoeay
N.Y
Hughes
New York City
Guntesang
Ciansilly
Aso Eee
Ares
Rnd
Bend
Apd
Cooke's Wife Obstacles Elopement Saga
Fragments reveal Floretta Whaley claiming to be married to Jere Knode Cone before Cooke union. She describes conflict with Mrs Cooke as an obstacle, vows future marriage with Baloom, and asserts religious and social pressures shaped by past separations and public scrutiny.
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San Pramsen
Floretta Whaley
Jere Knode Cone
St. George's
Charl
Mampatwad
J. F
Hampetend
Baloom
Cooke
Allor
Nate Dane
Ake
Osty
Troops Overawe Anarchists at Cemetery Procession
A large guard of soldiers suppressed a Black anarchist flag demonstration at a cemetery to honor a comrade killed in Thursday's riot. Regiments and units held steady, preventing disorder as wreaths were laid and calm prevailed.
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Ted
Spocelies
Optic
Abcurel and ing to Talk it Oversis Rome Today
Fragmentary OCR notes report Abcurel and ing to discuss oversis Rome today with references to the Duke of ietet and telegrams to King Victor Egonestiel. Details are garbled and uncertain.
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Abcurel
Ing
Rome
Ietet
Iruben
Victor Egonestiel
Quazinal Sunites
Pay As You Go Policy Outlined By Bigelow In Burlington Alderman Meeting
New aldermanic board in Burlington, nine Republicans and Democratic majority, began a new year with standard city business. Mayor Bigelow urged pay as you go, auditing, and uniform accounting across departments, aiming to keep taxes steady and fund improvements. He urged water quality, wharf site litigation resolution, electric fire pump, and charter amendments to improve city efficiency while avoiding tax hikes.
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Queen City
Burlington
Board of Aldermen
Varius
Corestste
Gine Nepulicane
Thref Democote
W. J. Bigelow
Board of Alderen
Port Ull
Eltheens
Certified Public Accountants
Board of
Fianee
Sam
Wariane
England and Scotland Tie in Football Match
England and Scotland played to a 1 1 draw in the thirty sixth international match before about 230000 spectators at Glasgow. Wilson opened scoring for Scotland with a wind advantage, England equalized shortly after, and the game concluded with both sides registering a goal apiece in a tightly contested affair.
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England
Scotland
Glasgow
Shetland
Wilson
Poy Por Fanse
Bral
Eral Wein
Dew
Rootaypee Dapat
Baal
Refund pledge card for Greene’s Warrante Syrup failure
A partially legible card shows a refund promise if Greene's Warrante Syrup fails to cure a condition. It mentions returning bottles and demands for money back, with unreadable lines suggesting terms and public notice elements. The readable portions identify a consumer protection pledge and the brand involved.
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Greene
Towns Unite Against Prohibition’s Toll in Orange County
An editorial excerpt argues prosperity hinges on communal effort rather than wealth alone. It cites Bradford’s dry year and Orange County towns like Tirsintree and Corinth voting on licenses, warning licensing affects surrounding areas and urging local officials to curb sales to inebriated patrons.
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Orange County
Bradford
Tirsintree
Corinth
Braintree
Randolph Herald
Col Haskins Named Notable Congress Leader in Vermont Affairs
Brattleboro Rhodnix notes Col Haskins holds a chairmanship on the jar claims committee and wields strong influence in Washington. The piece credits his work on the empiou s bill of claims, the deomarguring bill, live stork marantine, and pension and delivery measures, arguing his leadership benefits Vermont and warns against replacing him with an inexperienced successor.
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Col. Haskins
Congress
Hawkins
Ermont
Court of
Shaw
Col
Haskins
Washington
Pesaro
Overian
Brattleboro Mhodnix
The Cement Industry in 1907 Overview
Advance statement prepared for the press outlines the 1907 cement industry. It cites production totals by category including hydraulic cement and Portland cement, with figures and values from major plants. The document summarizes enterprise output and monetary value across United States factories.
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United States
Cy Coles
Ui Leteat
Martial Law Threat Looms Over Taft Era Politics
Washington reports a renewed clash over Massachusetts policy as Congressman Gardner pushes a senate resolution. The House faces party discipline and a Democratic filibuster linked to a broader battle on the Sherman anti trust law and a feared presidential extra session.
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Washington
Massachucotts
Congressman Gardner
Senate
Taft
Lawrence
Ourere
Gomes
Songreesioan Gardner
Maxsachunetts
Boston
Ladue
Williams
Democratic Rani
Hyiten ii
Heyborn
Civic Federation
Aml Safe
Gem
Ace Federation of
Warthorian
Fermi
Civic Federation Hearing On Proposed Antitrust Reforms
Washington reports April hearing before a national civic federation panel on proposed antitrust reforms. The session featured Beth Low of New York and Samu Gampers of the Federation of Laker, with A B caret son of Cedar Rapids and Theodore Milbury of Raktitiers presenting. The discussion focused on the influence of state laws and the impact on national commerce.
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Washington
Shennan
National Civic Federaion
Mr. Cure
Beth Low
New York
Aye Civic Federation
Samu Gampers
Federation of Laker
A.B. Caretson
Cedar Rapids
Order of Callway Combarwory
Theodore Milbury
Raktitiers
Tate
Heroughoas
Welts
Company Reduction Ware Crisis Reveals Fatal Fallout
In a record of a local business dispute a man faces legal consequences after a reduction plan triggers a sequence of events ending in a fatal incident. Investigators cite evidence of negligence and potential liability for the firm while authorities prepare charges.
MISS ETHEL'S STRENUOUS TRIP
Miss Ethel, described as a niece of the president, takes a daring ride aboard a steam train along the Atlanta line. The scene shows her urging the engineer to move, pulling the throttle lever as the train begins to depart, amid cheering by onlookers and a hopeful mood at the moment.
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Soler Des Apts
Mies
Ethel Ter
Sident
Atlanta
Still
Ering
Ethel
Naval Show on Pacific Coast Plans Revealed
Secretary Metty Saturnay outlines a Pacific coast naval show with ships sailing from Magstalens Bay next Tuesday and anchoring at locations along the coast. The schedule includes daily dress drills and a grand trip to San Francisco harbor planned for May 6, with stops at Long Beach Santa Nair and Redondo.
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Washington
Metty Saturnay
Pacific Coast
Magstalens Bay
Sum
Long Beach
Santa T
Redondo
San Francisco Harbor
Putnam's Fadeless Dyes Promote Easy Color Work
Advertises Putnam's Fadeless Dyes for Wool, Silks, Cotton and Mixed Goods. Claims colors one third to one half more goods per package with less trouble and no failures. Instructions promised with a full line of color. Price ten cents. Meroe Ustre Vel.
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