Lorimer Resignation Standoff Costs Senators Votes
Analysis notes Lorimer’s failure to resign after a committee report, risking political fallout for his allies. It recounts Illinois’ Cullom, Crane, and others’ pressure tactics via Vice President Sherman and the idea of a whitewash, while Lorimer insists on staying to protect friends and future vindication.
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Taft
Lorimer
Senate
Cullom
Mllinois
Crane
Sherman
Chicago
Baeg
Lorimerta
Tin
Clevalind Loader
Roosevelt Near Convention Forecast and Possible Bolting
The Commoner reports Roosevelt approaching the Republican National Convention with a northern majority forecast, Taft likely to lead the southern delegates. Roosevelt plans contesting delegates from the south, signaling a possible bolt. He would seek either a regular convention or bolting convention, aiming to run and defeat Roosevelt by progressive support targeting Clark or Wilson as viable challengers.
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Republican Nationat Convention
Roosevelt
Taft
Positon
Clark
Mr. Wilson
Effort Presses for Streetcar Line Extension to Lake Minehabn
The weekly note urges the city council to extend the streetcar line on 10th Street to Lake Minnesota and Cemetery. Leaders praise the proposal as just for the city and a better paying venture. The plan demands extra cars during peak hours to serve Fort Hynsell and lake area patrons.
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Ite
Uteht
Treet Car Company
10Th Street
Lake Minehabn
Cemenery Te
Chayenné
Fort Hynsell
Hull
Water supply secured for Cheyenne and Fort Russell
Roswell officials and Fort Stow leaders declare the Cheyenne and Fort Russell water system sufficient, noting inflow guarantees and the need for careful inspection of dams and pipes. A fort commander warns against grazing on government watershed lands while awaiting settled, cleaner water and potential filtration upgrades.
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Roswell
Cheyenne
Fort
Primaries vs Conventions Highlight Party Struggles
The Nebraska State Journal notes a spring pattern where direct primaries favor candidates like Kenyon over Lafe Young, while state conventions, under party bosses, resist. It argues that voters direct democracy clashes with convention control, questioning who governs America.
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OWA
Kenyon
Lafe Young
Standpater
Iowa
Wyoming Illiteracy Rate Drops as Population Grows
Wyoming’s illiteracy has fallen from 4.0 percent in 1900 to 3.3 percent in 1970, according to figures released by the Department of Commerce and Labor in Washington. The decline outpaces eastern and southern states and contrasts with rising uneducated immigrant numbers elsewhere.
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Wyoming
Department of Commerce and Labor
Washington
Woman elected mayor reshapes Dayton politics in drink era
Mrs Wissler wins Dayton mayoral race sweeping both major tickets on the drink issue. She appoints officials favoring traffic reduction as business groups protest. The piece notes Western voters’ doubts about party renewal and calls for broader Democratic control to resolve policy disputes.
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Dayton
Wissler
Kincaid
Warren Club
Warren
Hose
Senate
Roosevelt aides claim Chicago nomination solid amid Taft movement
The report notes Roosevelt supporters claim secure nomination at Chicago while Taft faction appears to have votes and control, with observers seeing a divided convention. It emphasizes J. Roosevelt and J. Deuce's self interest and the shifting loyalties among leaders.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Taft
Tribute to cc Vlum Boosts State Support Efforts
The tribute urges state rallying of resources to boost advantages and attract more such support. Democratic Chairman Norman B. Mack of the National Committee says the party has several nominees ready who could defeat Taft or Roosevelt.
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Cc Vlum
Norman B. Mack
Democratic Party
Taft
Roosevelt
Bennet Warren Seeks Reply On Homestead Question
A reader asks what has become of Senator Warren and his stance on the twenty year homestead policy. The query wonders if the senator and supporters misled the people or used deceptive rhetoric to sway voters.
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J. Deuce
Senator Warren
Taft and Teddy Tale of Trusts and Progressives
A satirical tale set in Hustle recounts William Taft yielding to the trusts after Teddy Roosevelt’s influence wanes. Aldrich pushes for Taft to lead again while Progressive anger grows, revealing class tensions and the rotting core of trust power in early US politics.
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Almigh
Wiliam
Aldrich
R—Rose—Roonevelte
Taimered
Williaas
William
Taft
Mr. Aldrich
Senate
Plans of Republican Campaign Revealed in Shian City
Fraudulent campaign notes from Hank Canains reveal schemes to sway workers, secure labor support, and influence legislation. The letter describes bribery accusations, planned editorials, and efforts to mobilize editors and unions, citing figures like Taft and Watts while alleging corruption within government and media. References to Des Moines, Wyoming, and lawmakers Lola Lacey and Mondell frame a broader political smear campaign.
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Waren Klub
Mister MiKinsty
Labor Organization
Lacey
Mistur
Trusts and the Old Guard Readied for Next Wednesday Meeting
Park County Enterprise quotes a speech denouncing Crane Massachusetts Lodge Cannon and Warren as wise in trust games. The speaker vows to report conventions and deliver what the common people deserve by stripping citizenship from every Progressive, praising William as a tool of the trusts. Dyeing and bleaching services listed at Miexier's, 4141 W 19th St.
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Crane
Massachusetts
Lodge
Cannon
Warren
William
Cody Enterprise
Aldrich
Trusts
Park County Enterprise
Democratic bid for Laramie County Sheriff nomination
To the voters of Laramie County I announce my candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff subject to the Aug 20 primaries If Peter R Warlaumont Varnishes The Sherman Co Try Kansas Cream Flour from car just unloaded cheapest and best Peabody Nelson 1017 Thomes Phone 652 W tf
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Laramie County
Peter R. Warlaumont
Kansas
Peabody & Nelson
Thomes
Sanitary Ice Price and Cook Bros Co Ad
Sanitary ice priced at 30 cents per hundred. Cook Bros. Co advertises with phone number 197 for contact and orders.
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Sanitary
Cook Bros. Co
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