Stand-Pat Platform Hurts Taft in Ohio Politics
Washington observers say Taft faces risk if Ohio Republicans back a stand pat platform and Harding nomination. They credit Governor Harmon’s potential re election to an overwhelming plurality and note Taft’s approval of the Ohio platform elements through Burton and Wade Ellis.
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Washington
Ohio
Harding
Foraker
Harmon
Taft
Burton
Wade Ellis
Republican Party of
Ohio Leaders Clash Over Payne Aldrich Tariff Stand
The piece notes Republican and Democratic leaders in Ohio view the state platform as stand pat and pro Payne Aldrich tariff. It suggests the President’s support for the tariff will shift tariff debates in fall campaigns. It also notes expected GOP and progressive reactions, possible Foraker support for Harding, and rumors about Roosevelt speeches in Ohio.
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Harding
Old Guard
Duminant Party
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Roosevelt
Stunned by fall from Long Wharf
John Lundholm, a Russian native nicknamed Chips on the fruit ship, fell from the Long wharf as the steamship Esparta sailed for the tropics. He tripped over a ringbolt, plunged into the harbor, and was stunned by landing on a chafing log while resting at the Relief Station before the ship departed.
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Long Wharf
Tropics
John Lundholm
Russia
Lundholm
Driscoll
A Marvel for Sore Feet TIZ claims relief and freshness
An advertising claim extols TIZ as a unique foot remedy not a powder. It promises immediate relief from sore feet corns bunions and odors, drawing out toxins to cleanse pores. The pitch offers a money back guarantee and notes 25 cents per box or direct mail from Walter Luther Dodge & Co Chicago Illinois.
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Walter Luther Dodge & Co
Chicago
Ill
Express companies probed over high rates and favoritism
A long petition to the Interstate Commerce Commission by John W. Griggs and Benjamin L. Fairchild on behalf of 123 commercial organizations alleges express firms in the United States charge excessive rates, show reduced competition, and favor interests tied to certain railroads.
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United States
John W. Griggs
Benjamin L. Fairchild
Interstate Commerce Commission
Petitioners seek express rate reform after inquiry
The Boston Chamber of Commerce the New York Merchants Association and other leading city bodies urge a commission inquiry into express company methods to set reasonable rates. They claim current charges are unjust and extortionate with railroad shares around 50 percent of gross receipts. They cite Great Northern Express dividends totaling 3.2 million over a decade from property cost of 71 thousand.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
New York Merchants’ Association
Chicago Association of Commerce
United States
Great Northern Express Company
Too much mother-in-law blamed for fall into drink
Frederick B. Cooley of Malden, 24, told Brookline Police Court his first drink started his decline and his mother-in-law’s attitude pushed him to continue drinking. Sentenced to eight months in Foxboro for drunkenness after choosing Foxboro over the House of Correction. Cooley, educated at MIT, said his troubles began with alcohol and worsened through repeated arrests, his 18th in three years.
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Frederick B. Cooley
Malden
Brookline
Foxboro
Cooley
Bryan’s Option Fight Still On
Lincoln, Neb July 28 William J Bryan says he will press county option and the initiative and referendum in the Democratic party. He notes the Democratic convention failed to endorse county option yet this helped secure backing in both parties. He urges county option candidates in every senatorial and representative district and calls for active nominations across parties.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Indorse
Women Harvest Hay in Warren County Fields
In Washington New Jersey on July 28 farmers report huge hay and grain crops in Warren County. With labor scarce families including women must join men in the fields to harvest and gather crops.
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Washington, N. J
Warren County
Taft's Maine Coast Cruise Ends in Beverly Harbor
President Taft's 10 day vacation cruise along the Maine coast ended as the Mayflower anchored in Beverly Harbor. He read Ohio convention coverage, sent a congratulatory telegram to Warren G. Harding, and planned a busy Beverly schedule with new government offices moved to a waterfront mansion.
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Beverly
Taft
Maine
Burgess Point
Beverly Harbor
Marine Band
Ohio
Warren G. Harding
William L. Ward
Republican National
Atlantic Fleet to Visit Maine Coast
The armored cruisers Tennessee Montana and North Carolina of the fifth division Atlantic fleet, commanded by Rear Admiral 8 A Staunton, will rendezvous Bar Harbor Aug 16-19, Tipper's Ledge Aug 19-22, Rockland Aug 22-25, and Portland Aug 25-29. Congressman Amos L Allen released the Navy’s acting secretary notice today.
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Portland
Tennessee
Montana
North Carolina
8. A. Staunton
Bar Harbor
Tipper’s Ledge
Ellsworth
Rockland
Amos L. Allen
Cadum Promoted For Child Skin Troubles In Ad
An advertisement touts Cadum as safe for infants and adults with skin conditions. It claims rapid relief from itching and better sleep after application, listing eczema scaly crusted humors and various ailments like pimples ringworm and prickly heat. Prices shown are 10c and 25c at druggists.
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the Press Publishing Co
George McManus
York Scorn
Mis
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William H. Taft
Ellis
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