Taft Backed as Top Presidential Hope by East Coast Papers
Editorials from Philadelphia New York New York World and Baltimore praise Taft as a capable balanced and safe choice for president. They stress his tariff views Philippines trade policy and corporate regulation while contrasting him with Bryan and praising his record character and public service.
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Philadelphia
Dem
Taft
Roosevelt
Knox
Hughes
Philippines
Baltimore
Career Timeline of U S Political Figure from Cincinnati
Born 1857 in Cincinnati. Attended Woodward High School then Yale College. Became lawyer, prosecutor, revenue collector, and solicitor. Served as judge in Cincinnati and Sixth Circuit, chaired Philippine Commission, governor of Philippine Islands, secretary of war, and was nominated for president in 1908.
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Philipine Commission
Philippine Islands
Taft's First Fist Fight in 1880 Cincinnati
In 1880 William Howard Taft, then 23, confronted Rose, a dirtier campaign foe, after Rose blackmailed his father Alfonso Taft during Ohio governor race coverage. Taft beat Rose in his father's campaign era, forcing a hasty retreat and ending Rose's newspaper.
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William Howard Taft
Gsrat
James Abram Garfield
Taft
Alfonso Taft
Ohio
Rose
Cincinnati
Bill Tat
Rowe
Executive Accountant Debate Sparks Indiana Budget Clash
In a Democratic state convention keynote, Bot Miers cited alleged Republican extravagance, highlighting Indiana's new executive accountant salary of 2500. Governor Hanly defended the post as curbing long-standing abuses. He cites past misuses totaling 340,662.54 over twenty years and a potential net saving of 290,662.54 if the office existed earlier.
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Bot” Miers
Miers
Indiana
Hanly
Political rhetoric at Scott county convention critiques party records
Attorney General Bingham delivers a forceful speech at the Scott county convention praising Republican governance since 1861 and criticizing Democratic policies. He cites prices as proof of prosperity, condemns Bryan and the Democratic Party, and argues for a county unit in local option liquor policy alongside a call for political clarity regarding Senator Gore's eyesight.
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Scott County
Watson
William Jennings Bryan
New Democratic
Moses
Alton B. Parker
Gore
Oklahoma
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Republican Platform Sets State Course for Twelve Years
The Republican party asserts twelve years of entrusted governance with growing majorities. It claims the executive and judicial branches have enforced laws justly and impartially while the legislature enacted key measures for the people's good.
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Republican Party
Big Screw Driver Quip Reported in Tit-Bits Tale
A London Tit-Bits item jokes about a supposed 2000 pound screw driver seen in an engine room of an ocean fiber. The humorous exchange plays on scale and absurdity.
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London
Hustler quote contrasts hustling with waiting
A Hustler feature quotes the Houston Post saying waiting may bring success but often a hustler overtakes those who wait, illustrating the value of speed and drive in opportunity.
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Houston Post
Taft as Friend of the Negro in Preconvention Hearings
The piece defends William Howard Taft amid opposition from within his party over black voters. It recalls Taft’s Civil War era ideals, cites his action on Brownsville soldiers, and quotes his Plymouth Church remarks praising the negro’s progress. It argues Taft bears no blame for Southern convention refusals.
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William Howard Taft
Taft
Republican Party
Brownsville
Tex
South
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Hampton Institute
Indiana Democrats edge toward local option in temperance issue
Democratic leaders in Indiana face strong public sentiment to curb liquor traffic and fear alienating voters in November. The platform adds a township and city ward local option plank, signaling a shift toward local prohibition despite brewer backing and opposition from Republican local option efforts. Westville and Danville cases illustrate ongoing tensions as liquor sales resume in wet areas. Albert Lieber warns of brewing fatigue with temperance laws.
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Democracy
Legislature
Stephen B. Fleming
Lively County
Illlinois
Crawford Fairbanks
Terre Haute
Democratic Party
Westville
Danville
Fairbanks Company
Hell's Hair Acre
Btue
Danville Township
A Good Carriage Keeps One's Posture Through Life
Advice on daily exercises to maintain posture and muscle tone. It urges keeping the head erect shoulders back and notes carriage benefits extend into old age.
Not Particular as to Weapons
A waiter fends off a knife with pie in a witty exchange. A patron replies with surprise and asks for an ax, highlighting a humorous clash over manners and weaponry.
Indiana Republicans Back Taft After Nominating Convention
Prominent Indiana Republicans publish opinions praising William H. Taft as best qualified for president. Quotes from Harry S. New, Senator Beveridge, James E. Watson, and others express confidence Taft will win Indiana and carry the nation.
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Indiana
George T. Dinwiddie
Chainman State Committee
Taft
Mr. Taft
Roosevelt
The Multimillionaire Prefers Fewer Bargains
In a humorous exchange from Harper's Weekly a multimillionaire answers a young reporter by saying he favors the paper that advertises the fewest bargains. The remark critiques sensationalist advertising and market hype.
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Harper’s Weekly
A Rich Poet and His Postage Stamp Wealth
A conversation notes Scribbles comparing a poet to De Riter. Scribbles claims De Riter is wealthy and has money to buy all his postage stamps, while the other questions his wealth. The Philadelphia Press source is cited in dialogue.
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Scribbles
de Riter
Philadelphia Press
Neighbor's lawn mower squeaks prompt odd haircare tale
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip notes a neighbor with a squeaky lawn mower and a bottle of labeled machine oil left on the doormat. The punchline claims the oil was used on hair, highlighting a humorous domestic moment.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Footpad Threats and Finances in a New York Tale
A fragment from a periodical quotes a street confrontation with a threat to violence over money. The mock dialogue references a robber demanding cash in New York and a casual remark about needing money rather than brains in a satirical tone.
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New York
Puck
Swimming Beyond The Breakers Questioned
A Washington Star quote ponders why people swim past breakers and suggests that they act as philanthropists by aiding the distribution of hero medals. The remark framing implies charitable motives behind daring swimming feats.
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Washington Star
Overburdened With Memoga
A humorous quip from the Washington Star features Farmer Corn tessel lamenting his son’s plan to take memory lessons while noting the boy recalls every silly tune ever whistled. The exchange highlights memory as a family trait and a source of amusement.
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Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Barking Dogs Law Question From Baltimore American
A Baltimore American exchange questions enacting a law to curb barking dogs arguing ordinary nuisance laws could apply instead. The dialogue presents a debate over targeted versus general remedies for disturbances caused by barking animals.
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Baltimore
Why women cry at a matinee and men lose temper
A brief dialogue from the Denver News-Times contrasts a woman's fondness for weeping at a matinee with a man's tendency to anger at the umpire. The exchange highlights gendered emotional expectations in a light, observational tone.
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Denver News-Times
Opportunity Knocks Once at Every Man's Door
A ponderous saying echoes the idea that chances arrive only once for each person. The phrase invites reflection on seize the moment and take decisive action when possibilities arise.
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Lippincott's Magazine
Rules For Life In Flats
A remortable clause in the will of Boernus a wealthy landlord who died last week in Ben in bequeaths fats to heirs only if they do not let to households with servants or children dogs cats or birds. Tenants may not undertake night work and must not disturb sleepers. One musical instrument allowed per flat and no flowers on window sills. Tenants must sign to wear silent slippers indoors.
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Boernus
Benin
London Mail
Malta's Goats May Endure Only in Memory
A 1907 commission traced Malta fever to goat milk. Prohibiting goat milk eliminated the fever in garrisons and ships, and banishing goats' milk could end the ravages on Malta.
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Malta
A Hero Play Debut Captures Local Attention
In a recent amateur company production a performer recalls being the hero of the play. The speaker says they were the hero and sat through the performance, highlighting a modest yet notable moment in local theater.
No Use For It Uncle Zebulon Question at Dinner
In a city restaurant Uncle Zebulon visits his nephew and they wait for a meal. The nephew asks about cerebro spinal meningitis and the old man declines, preferring fried liver and bacon. The scene hints at a humorous or cautionary exchange during a casual supper.
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Zebulon
Big City
Uncle Zebulon
Notice of liquor license application in Cambridge City
Notice to citizens of Cambridge City Jackson township Wayne county Indiana that Charles E Merrick will apply to the Board of County Commissioners at the next term starting on the first Monday in July 190% for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in less than five each time at a ground floor room of a two story frame building adjoining the fire engine room.
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Jackson Township
Wayne County
State of
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
General Assembly
Matt Shew
State of Indiana
Neral Assembly
Potenco
Towit
Jackson
Martin L. Young
Charles E. Merrick
Seid Jackson Township
General Sey
Clty
Jackson Town
Charlis
Mermick, Applicant
Dean's Kidney Pills Offer Kidney Pain Relief
Cambridge City resident W. L. Pike testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved severe backaches and restless nights caused by kidney trouble. He notes reduced pain, regular kidney secretions, and improved energy after using the Remedy from Callaway's drug Store. The ad urges others with kidney symptoms to seek cure before more serious diseases develop.
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Bright
Cambridge
W. L. Pike
West Main Street
Cambridge City
Ind
Duan
Callaway
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