Unity and tariffs debated by Hill at New York club
Ex Senator Hill denounced tariff duties on trust controlled products as a tax on the people, urged relief from high prices, and attacked monopoly profits. He stressed Democratic unity on free trade, hard money, and opposition to corporate monopolies, calling for open party membership and broader unity.
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2. B. Hill
Tilda Club
New York
Hill
Cuba
United States
Jackson
Benton
Tilden
Jefferson
New Jersey
Dearmond Resolutions Endorse D A DeArmond for Congress
The Sixth District Democrats at the late convention applaud Representative David A. DeArmond for fearless advocacy, honesty, and courage. They renew confidence, pledge active support, and condemn Republican misrepresentation while endorsing Sion Dockery's administration as in the state’s best interests. Also note an advertisement for Herbine digestion remedy.
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Sixth
Missouri
Congress
Davi A. DeArmond
Bates County
Sion
AM. Dockers
Faith in Dr Bryan Shaken by Mint Julep Remark
A Washington Times report quotes Judge T. W. Duke of Charlottesville Va recounting an anecdote about William Jennings Bryan at the University of Virginia. Bryant allegedly declined a mint julep offered by Duke, remarking he never touches ardent liquor, a moment Duke calls faith in Bryan shaken.
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KR. T. W. Duke
Charlotteaville
Raleigh
Duke
Times
Bryan
University of Virginia
Old Dominion
Washington Times
Lightning Death in Webb City Missouri
In Webb City Missouri on June 20 Mrs Rhoda Vanpelt a seven year old widow was killed by a lightning strike at 10 am. A bolt entered the chimney filling the house with soot and tearing part of the roof and ceiling. Her granddaughter Lula Connelly survived by fleeing to neighbors and saying a lamp exploded. The bed the child slept in was set on fire. Three houses were damaged by recent lightning and heavy rains hurt county wheat yields described as the best yet recorded.
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Webb City
Rhoda Vanpelt
Mia
Vanpelt
Lula Connelly
Beef packing giants mull consolidation from Big Four
In New York on June 20 a plan to consolidate Armour & Co. Swift & Co. Nelson Morris & Co. and Hammond Dressed Beef into a single large outfit was under discussion. Schwarzschild & Sulzberger may join. The move aims to create a dominant, low margin operation with reduced duplication and higher potential dividends, dependent on Swift’s assent.
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New York
Armour & Co
Swift & Co
Nelson Morris & Co
Hammond Dressed Beef Company
Schwarzschild & Sulzberger
United States Steel Corporation
New Jersey Corporation
United States
Swift
Boston
Swift Company
Gustavus Swift
Armoure
Ing
D. Armour
Ea Raneoe
Catholic University of America Faces Fund Shortfalls
The Catholic University of America in Washington reports severe funding strain after seven faculty resignations. Archdiocesan support fell short of expectations, leaving 16 lay students across departments and a $2.4 million endowment largely tied to the campus. Governance by church leaders amid internal disputes and racial tensions compounds worries about its future as a Pontifical foundation.
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Catholic University of America
Darrell D. Wright
Mas. Frederick %. Rooker
Josiah Vierce
Edmond J. Briggs
Charles J. Godsdorf
Albert Dowlittle
Charles Warren Stoddard
Catholic University
Pontifical
United States
Catholic Merarchy
Catholic University of Ireland
Washington Institution
Maltimore
Mgr. Schroeder
Bishop Potter Warns Against Caste In Society
Bishop Henry C. Potter laments caste as a major enemy of progress and urges recognition of labor unions as a factor in society and governance. He cites walking delegates and labor abuses, while noting a shift toward larger naval appropriations and South African military honors. Also mentions Russian ministers allowing student presence amid unrest.
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Henry C. Potter
Yale
Porter
Noion
Great World’s Fair News Push for St Louis 1908
The Globe-Democrat urges readers to subscribe for extensive coverage of the 1908 St Louis World’s Fair. It pledges unrivaled reach to every state, territory, Canada, Mexico, and readers worldwide, calling the newspaper essential for the coming year.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Union
Canada
Mexico
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House Naval Committee
South Africa
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Chicago Record-Herald
Reape
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Pragya Eka
Missouri Pacific Railway
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Frei
Intersate
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Agens
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Ted
San Francisco
Los Angeles
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Rock Island
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Gs. WP. A
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Chitag
GR Med
Otis
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Palani
Pimetican
Bears
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Nentaua Company
Onty
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Trimble
Christy & Roe
Over Butler Cash Department Store
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House
TC. Boulware
Susgoee
North Side Square Antler
J. T. Hull
Model Clothing Co
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Goaleciv
Aonare
Republic
Repram
St. Lovia, Ma
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