Taft and slate announced in Michigan political slate
The list presents a full 1912 style ticket with Taft for president James Sierman for vice president Fred M Warner for governor Patrick H Kelly for Detroit Supreme Court Flavin L Brooke for Detroit Fred C Martindale for secretary of state A E Sheper for Lexington John Bird for Adrian 4 B Pau for Ford River Hattley Kassel Grand Rapids Luther L Weight Ironwood William J McReene Altgon Habi for congress H Win Young Ishpeming Michie H Moriarty Crystal Falls James S Monroe Ironwood Gece D B Hough Ironwood artis Kuck Ironwood Hampurer Ironwood Ketola Ironwood Ales Strom Bessemer Williams aird Bessemer William Weston Bessemer F X Houle Ironwood Wakefield Williamley
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William Howard Taft
Ohio
James 5. Sierman
New York
Fred M. Warner
Farmington
Fork Liect
Patrick H. Kelly
Detroit
Supreme Court
Flavin
L Brooke
Fred C. Martindale
A. E. Sheper
Lexington
John Bird
Adrian
B. Pau
Ford River
Hattley Kassel
Grand Rapides
Luther L. Weight
Ironwood
Vote for Lincoln supporters urged in Bes precincts
The piece urges voters to back Lincoln's party, urging trust in the Associated Press for news and urging a cross at the top of the ballot beneath Lincoln's image to maintain favorable national conditions and employment. It contrasts Republican achievement with Democratic appeals and calls for informed voting on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herdas
Bes
Associated Press
Great
Paris
PATES
Don’t Vote for a Change This Tuesday Says The Herald
The Herald urges voters to oppose changing administrations and warns that the country will suffer from such a shift. It labels the previous stance of “let good enough alone” and calls for broad turnout, urging residents to register at their voting ward today to be eligible on election day.
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the Herald
Senator William Alden Smith Speaks to Bessemer Voters
Enthusiastic crowds greet Senator Smith in Bessemer at the opera house as he arrives by train from 2:20. Students from Bessemer High School attend, listening as he outlines campaign matters with clear, simple language and strong knowledge of national politics. Supporters say no Michigan senator better represents the state in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Alden Smith
Opera House
United States Senate
Smith
Republican Committee
Colby
Bessover High School
Ironwood
Bessemer
Senate
Washington
Union
Michigan
Dr King New Life Pills touted for health reform
A Rural Guilford Maine resident praises Dr King New Life Pills for three years of good health. An accompanying political note discusses William H Taft's stance on blacklist and boycott, defending workers' rights to organize and seek better wages.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
Frank B. Jones
Taft Gains Workingmen Approval Fueling Republican Campaign
The passage notes that workingmen in the United States would support William H. Taft if they could vote. It argues Taft and his Republican allies deserve election, with ongoing campaign progress making this view more persuasive to labor groups and associated interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William H. Taft
Taft
New Washington Stamps Planned With Simple Design
The Bureau of Engraving and Printing completed designs suggested by Postmaster General Meyer for a new issue of postage stamps. Denominations range from one to fifty cents and one dollar, all sharing a similar design featuring a head in an eclipse and laurel leaves. One cent stamps will bear Franklin, other values Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Meyer
United, States
Franklin
Washington
Political Warning on Bryan and Free Silver Foe
A Michigan notice warns that Bryan’s support for free silver could threaten the gold standard and disrupt the economy. It argues his election would bring doubt, harm housing and farms, and hurt laborers and employers, urging voters to unite for a steadier future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
United States
Michigan
Wanted Experienced Woman for General Housework
Help wanted for a private family seeks an experienced woman or girl for general household duties. Wages are $18 per month. Inquiries to Herald office.
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Herald
Examination of Embalmers Held by State Board in Marquette
State Board of Health will hold a special embalmer examination on Wednesday morning October 28 at Touella Johnson's Undertaking Rooms in Marquette. Candidates will face written and oral tests with cadaver demonstrations. Topics include visceroatrial anatomy, circulation, disinfectants, embalming methods, disease spread, disease restriction, and signs of death interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Frank W.shumway
State Board of Health
Marquette
Touella & Johnson
Michigan voters urged against Bryan in state election
An editorial warns that a Bryan presidency could force output cuts by Michigan mills and factories, risking ruin for towns and farms dependent on industrial employment. It argues that even the threat harms communities and urges voters to back Republican candidates despite party lines.
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Bryan
Michigan
Export Labor Not Raw Material Sets Conservation Path
Washington October 26 reports a western manufacturer urging conservation and a shift from exporting raw materials to exporting finished goods. In a letter to the National Conservation Commission, he argues exporting labor via finished products preserves natural resources and boosts domestic living standards, citing economic opinions from German scholars and his own industry experience. He notes shortages of lumber and rising prices threaten foreign competition and details losses from a Kansas City flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Conservation Commission
Germany
Indiana
Waterways and canals to expand trade and growth
A speaker argues for federal waterway regulation to reduce business losses from high river waters and advocates extending navigable routes from Chicago to the Gulf and Panama Canal access to reach South American markets. He cites manufacturing gains, land value increases, and the need for water power and freight rates to compete with Europe. The piece includes parables and reflections on maps and social quirks.
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Louisana
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Gulf
St. Louie
England
Germany
Shaw accepts cabinet post tale with fishing pie lesson
Iowa former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw recalls a boyhood fishing trip in which a farmhouse pie offer taught him a practical life lesson. Shaw, once Iowa governor, travels to Washington at the president's summons amid cabinet speculation. The anecdote frames his decision and works into the broader topic of his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
Secretary of the Treasury
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Shaw
Bill
Les
Election Notice for Bessemer Michigan 1908 General Election
Electors of Bessemer Gogebic Michigan are informed the General Election will be held Tuesday November 3 1908 at designated ward buildings. Officers to be elected include State offices governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and more. Also votes on revised constitution and taxation amendment with polls open 7am to 5pm. City Clerk Wa L Guysr signs October 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessemer
Gogebic
Michigan
First Ward
L. H. Truettner
Sophie Street
Bersbach
Finnish Temperance Hall
First Avenue
Third
Nortwestern Hotel
Lead Street
Fourth
Dominic Ballone
East Longyear Street
Spring Street
Wa. L. Guysr
Registration Notice for Bessemer Electors 1908
Notice to electors of Bessemer Michigan that Boards of Registration will meet October 30 and 31 1908 at multiple ward locations including Bersbach Block Second Ward and Finnish Temperance Hall Third Ward to register voters and form a new register. Sessions run 8 am to 8 pm. Dated at Bessemer October 21.
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Bessemer
County of
Gogebic
State of
Michigan
A. D
First Ward
L. H. Truettner
Sophie Street
Bersbach
First Avenue
Third Ward
Northwestern
Lead Street
Dominic Ballone
East Longyear
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Sherman & Hand
Editors
Besss.cer Mich
Congress
H. Win Young
Ishpeming
Michie H Moriarty
Crystalis
James S. Monroe
Gece DB Hough
Joige Artis Kuck
Jointy
Seer
Jose Litmore Jr
CM. Hampurer
Colnty
Sear Ketola
Ales Strom
Circit Court Cummissioner
Williams
Aird, of
William Weston
F. X. Houle
Wilhiamtley
Wakefield
Senator Smith
Mr. Taft
Washington's
State Board
Kansas City
Mississippi
State Land Office
State Board of Education
Iron
Dickinson
Alger
City of
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