Taft for President: A Lawyer of Public Duty
William Howard Taft emerges as a highly qualified Republican nominee with a long record in law and public service. From his Vermont and Ohio lineage to roles as governor, judge, and Secretary of War, Taft's integrity, judgement, and executive skill are highlighted along with family background and sacrifices toward Filipino and canal affairs.
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William Howard Taft
Republican Party
Mr. Taft
Taft
Atlantic
New England
Peter Taft
Vermont
Alphonse Taft
Peter
Yale College
Grant
Department of Justice
Austria
Russia
Louise M. Torrey
Hamilton County
Campbell Ring
Cincinnati
Ohio
H. P. Floyd
Foraker
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Helen Herron
John W. Herron
Robert Alphonse
Yale
Helen
Bryn Mawr
Charles Phelps
Washington
War Department
Elihu Root
United States
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Collector of Internal Revenue
St Cloud Hotel to undergo major interior overhaul
Work has begun on a $10,000 program of alterations at the St. Cloud hotel to modernize its interior. Plans include new plumbing, floors, partitions, an enlarged office, redecorated dining room, upgraded kitchen and storerooms, improved guest rooms, expanded veranda, and a new steam heating plant, under supervisor 8 S Worrell. Mr and Mrs C S Hudson return from a three weeks trip through Idaho Washington and Oregon.
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St. Cloud Hotel
St. Cloud
Shore
Seventh Street
St.Cloud
Worrell
Hudson
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Northwest
Natatorium rescues Italian swimmer from drowning
An Italian visitor Andrea Maccalucca nearly drowned at the Natatorium Sunday evening after leaping into eight feet of water. J T Hazard and assistants quickly responded, giving emergency care before he was removed to Dr Graves hospital. Management praises cautious supervision and notes no drowning deaths have occurred despite heavy pool use.
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J. T. Hazard
Andrea Maccalucca
Rockvale
Natatorium
Maccalucca
Elaborate Fourth of July Floats In Pueblo Parade
Pueblo prepares a major industrial parade for July 4 with numerous floats from leading manufacturers and merchants. A large floral section offers prizes for best decorated vehicles. Afternoon events at the state fair grounds include a mammoth barbecue, horse and auto races, athletics, and other entertainments with admission 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Proceeds benefit the Colorado State Fair.
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Pueblo
Colorado
West
Convict Thurlow Escapes From Road Making Gang
A convict named Thurlow escaped from the road making gang under Overseer Cooper in the Royal Gorge shortly after noon today and has not been seen since. Thurlow, No. 6725, was entered on the prison register about a year ago. He came from Huerfano County and was sentenced to the penitentiary for larceny.
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Thurlow
Cooper
Royal Gorge
Huerfano County
One Car Better Than Many Wheelbarrows
A comparison argues for investing in a locomotive and car over wheelbarrows or minimal advertising space. It asserts higher initial cost but greater long term value for rail operations and business reach. The analogy extends to posters and circulars versus newspaper ads, deeming space in a good paper more valuable for sustaining a venture.
Wreck on Rio Grande Sunday morning near Brewster
Denver and Rio Grande freight train No 65 derailed between Denver and Florence after rails spread. Fireman Bill Kyle of Pueblo injured, back hurt and slight scalds. taken to Florence for treatment, later rushed to Salida hospital. About 75 feet of track torn up, temporary roadway built, line reopened by 4 pm. No 10 diverted to Santa Fe tracks.
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Denver
Salida
Pueblo
Brewster
Santa Fe
Aged and Respected Citizen Dies in Canon City
John B. Miller born September 28 1828 Morning Sun Ohio died at his son E S Millers home 1100 8 Ninth street at 10 15 am. He lived 79 years 8 months 24 days married Ann Paisley March 26 1856 observed golden wedding 1906. Survived by seven children five grandchildren a brother and a sister. Funeral time to be announced.
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John B. Miller
E. S. Miller
Ninth Street
Mr. Miller
Morning Sun
Preble County
Ohio
Ann Paisley
Iowa
United Presbyterian Church
Lester O. Miller
Miller
Church of
Israel
Will Erect Home On Site Of Old Christian Church
Prof W B Ryle begins laying the foundation for a seven room brick cottage at the southwest corner of Sixth street and Harrison avenue on the site of the old Christian church torn down after 1892. A C Jensen holds the contract for the two story structure using salvaged wall material.
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W. B. Ryle
Old Christian Church
Sixth Street
Harrison Avenue
A. C. Jensen
The Wine of the Hillis
A playful ode praising mountain air as the finest drink. It compares fresh air to wines from Chateau to champagne, extolling the pine bouquet and the aroma of wooded heights. The speaker laments a morning confusion and notes the joy of waking to mom’s success.
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Horace
Mom
Aly
Beautiful Yosemite Valley Seen by Mrs A L Conaway
Mrs A L Conaway recounts a June 1908 journey from Merced to Yosemite Valley with family guests. She describes the valley’s geography, climate, and Merced River, the Sentinel Hotel, and nearby facilities. She notes the Glacier Point and other landmarks, and mentions four camp options and guided trail trips led by Mr Donaway.
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Yosemite Valley
A. L. Conaway
Teachers adopt progressive course of study for state institute
Mrs. Merriam the county superintendent announces adoption of a progressive course of study by Miss Fatherine Craig state superintendent for the August 3 14 teachers convention at the high school to be hosted for the seventh normal district serving Pueblo Fremont and Custer counties. Craig will address the meeting and diplomas or professional certificates will be awarded to teachers who complete the course. Mrs Merriam seeks host families for attending teachers and asks interested residents to contact her.
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Mer
Down on the Farm Advice From Unse Farm Journal
Practical livestock care guidance from Unse Farm Journal covering cow shelter, milking containers, horse remedies, pig and hog pen hygiene, lamb care, flock improvement, ram housing, tick issues, and sheep to cow transitions with fragmented phrases and stray words.
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Ijnse Farm Journal
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Mariposa County
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Yosemite Valley Railroad
el Portal
William Sell
Los Angeles
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Yosemite
Sentinel
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Wells Fargo Express
Conaway
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Eagle Peak
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Donaway
Graeler
Mark Twain
Pga Arrang Mer
Gplorada & Geuthern
T. B. Pisher
General Paw
Agen
Poshdeat Rabek
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