Sunny Jim Sherman Faces Scrutiny As Republican Pick
The Chicago selection of James 8 Sherman as the Republican presidential nominee draws renewed questions about his fitness and ties to Wall Street. Critics say his record as a party loyalist and fundraiser complicates reform aims, with a campaign focus likely on New York and Western states while appeasing powerful financial interests.
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James 8. Sherman
Chicago
Sherman
Republican Congressional Committee
Ihe
Wall Street
Cannon
House Committee On Rules
New York
Roosevelt
Mr. Sherman
Taft
Republican Literary Bureau
Taft Faces Uphill Battle Over Ohio Senate Fight
Ohio reports say William Howard Taft must steady Republican fences as Theodore Burton seeks Senator Foraker’s seat. Burton, a capable Cleveland congressman, risks provoking a major intra party clash that Taft’s Washington allies hoped to avoid. Foraker enjoys strong Ohio support and unity from his devoted followers.
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Ohio
William Howard Taft
Ohiio
Theodore Burton
Cleveland
Foraker
Taft
Washington
Burton
Ohio Senate Contention and Political Alignments
A fragmentary colonial era style narrative covers Ohio senatorial contention with Burton and Dick, noting Campbell endorsement by the Democratic state convention and regional political dynamics including southern factions and contest timing. The piece references national commentary on coal supply fears and liberal fringe remarks from newspapers and public figures intertwined with local political gossip.
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Iton
Ohio
Burton
Senate
James B. Campbell
Campbell
Congress
Olsegov
New York
Lincoln Memorial Road Proposed From Washington To Gettysburg
Former Congressman James T. McCleary of Minnesota proposes a seventy two mile highway memorial linking Washington to Gettysburg as a monument to Abraham Lincoln. The plan, backed by the Abraham Lincoln Memorial commission, aims to rival Washington’s memorial and would await congressional approval if adopted by the commission and Congress.
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Minnesota
Washington
Gettysburg
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Potomac
America
McCleary
Congress
Senator Wetmore
Rhode Island
McCall
Massachusetts
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
End of Rooseveltism Editorial Outlook
The New York World editorial argues Taft would be next president if Bryan is nominated and claims Taft's victory ends Roosevelt and Rooseveltism. It says the nomination would end personal government and autocratic rule, stomping out militarism and jingoism and restoring presidential dignity under the constitution.
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New York World
Taft
Roosevelt
the World
William H. Taft
United States
William J. Bryan
Edmiston Joins Cheyenne Leader In Aggressive Editorial stance
W. S. Edmiston becomes editor manager of the Cheyenne Leader and quickly dives into action. Though not aligned with our side, he appears to support Bryan and attack the broader population in his early editorials as reported by Rawlins Republican.
Paris Temps backs Taft as Peary court North Pole vote
Snapshots note The Paris Temps endorses Taft and Peary seeks polar support. A playful aside imagines the American cricket team letting Britain win and questions how Americans would feel if Britain beat them at baseball.
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Paris Temps
Taft
Peary
North Pole
Alin
Mabel
Bryan's Radical Views Spark Roosevelt Populist Echo
The Encampment Herald quotes a claim that Bryan is wildly radical and suggests that if Bryan is radical then Roosevelt must be a fantastic populist with his views on reform and democracy.
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The
Encampment Herald
Bryan
Roosevelt
Fragmented humor from multiple papers on urban life
A collage of joke snippets and light captions from Yonkers Statesman, Louisville Courier-Journal, Chicago News, Boston Transcript, and others. The items include quips about family chatter, vacation plans, woodworking beliefs, marriage, and a satirical obesity doctor's fees.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Human Nature
Political Drift and Oddball Campaign Notions
A collage of political jabs and odds about a vice presidential salary dispute, Arkansas voters snubbing Senator Davis, Debs promising a fiery campaign, and odd notes on Oklahoma law and local figures. The piece blends satire with stray remarks about Quay’s statue and local happenings.
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John Haya Hammond
Arkansas
Jeff Davis
Denver
Eugene Y. Debs
Oklahoma
Tom Robertson
Macon
Bryan
Tom
Marcello
Quay
Pennsylvania
Groun Mathew Y
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