Trust curbs and Kern nomination dominate Indiana rally
In Indianapolis a crowd of 15 000 heard John Worth Kern accept the Democratic nomination for Vice President after Theodore Bell delivered the formal notification. Bryan spoke on trusts and urged tariff removal and licensing to curb monopolies while criticizing Republican power.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John Worth Kern
Denver
State Fair Grounds
Theodore E. Bell
California
William Jennings Bryan
Topeka
Kas
Lincoln
Bryan
Mr. Kern
Kern
Utica
Sherman
House of Representatives
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taft and Roosevelt Trust Plans Debate in Campaign Speech
The speech criticizes Taft for a lifeless approach to trusts and argues for Democratic remedies. It promotes a federal license system to limit interstate corporations, curb watered stock, and reduce control to 50 percent of output, while preserving state rights.
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Republican Party
Taft
United States
Iced drinks warned by doctors over summer use
The piece warns that iced drinks with insufficient Duffy's Malt Whiskey can be dangerous, noting the heat drives large consumption and can cause stomach disorders, exhaustion, sunstroke and other ills that threaten life, urging proper use.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Medicine
An advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as recommended by ministers and doctors for preventing and curing consumption bronchitis indigestion and throat and lung diseases. It claims the malt essence is a predigested tonic and offers a bottle for $1.00 and free medical advice from Rochester based physicians.
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Affy
Duffy Malt Whiskey Company
Rochester
New York
Trusts and competition in industry debated in 1908 speech
The text argues that restoring competition would lower prices, boost demand, spur factory building and higher wages while harming only trust magnates. It accuses Mr Taft and the Republican party of leaning toward socialism, and praises the Democrats for defending competition. It contrasts monopolistic benefits with public ownership.
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Taft
Democratic Party
Mr. Taft
Republican Party
Socialist Party
Patrolman Tucker Dismissed Over Intoxication Charge
Patrolman John H. J. Tucker of the Broadway station in South Boston was dismissed by Police Commissioner O'Meara after a trial board recommended suspension. Tucker said he was overwhelmed by heat. The commissioner cited public rights and alleged perjury in the defense testimony.
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John H. J. Tucker
Broadway
Boston
O'Meara
Tucker
Ireland
The Merry Widow Delights Boston Audiences at Tremont Theatre
The Tremont Theatre in Boston hosted The Merry Widow after years of European and national exposure. The review lauds Lehar for operatic quality, contrasts, and orchestration, notes standout performances by Ruby Dale and others, and predicts stronger future renditions.
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Boston
Vienna
Europe
Tremont Theatre
Franz Lehar
Austro-Hungary
Buda-Pesth
Tybalt
Cafe Maxim
Ruby Dale
Virginia Foltz
Natalie
Paul Bleyden
Donald Brian
Prince Danilo
Caroline Sedley
Landladies Protest Lodging House Commission
Mrs. Angelica E. Post, vice-president of the Landladies' Association, asks Mayor Hibbard to dissolve the Lodging House Commission. She accuses the commission of sending bogus room renters to lodging houses and intruding on private rights while pushing for registration fees. The letter seeks protection and an end to what she calls interference with householders.
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Lodging House Commission
Angelica E. Post
Landladies’ Association
Hibbard
Rumor of Mrs Crompton Remarrying Ex Husband in Worcester
Worcester society circles report that Mrs Mary Crompton and her divorced husband Charles Crompton may remarry. The couple has been seen together recently, fueling talk of a quiet remarriage. The Cromptons, both prominent in business and social circles, divorced last November after records revealed the affair. Mrs Crompton, an avid automobilist, lives near Newton Square. Crompton has had apartments in the Griggs house.
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Worcester
Mary Crompton
Charles Crompton
Crompton
Loom Manufacture
New York State
Cromptons
Newton Square
Mr. Crompton
Griggs
Maine Post Office Robbed at Calais
The Calais area post office was blown open today and money and stamps valued at 150 dollars were taken. A number of stamps and a few coins were later found on the road toward Calais. No trace of the burglars yet.
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Calais
Alexander
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