Roosevelt and Hughes in tense Republican crossfire
The piece argues Roosevelt may withdraw and Hughes and Wolcott of Indiana form the ticket, with Wilson favored by the public. It notes disarray in Chicago as Republicans reject compromise and progressives, while warning that unity may come only as a passive shift.
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Pughes
Pairbanks
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Charles Wolacankes
Indiana
Cerner
Justice Hiwkes
Supreme Bench
Wilson
Hughes
Chicago
Throsevelt
Teddy
Progressive Party
GOP
Billy Jeffers Rising to Union Pacific General Manager
The story of Billy Jeffers shows a self made ascent to major rail leadership. Appointed general manager of Union Pacific before age forty, he began as a barefoot messenger in the Platte valley and built a career through talent and determination. His rise underscores opportunity and industry over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toan
Billy” Jeffers
Union Pacific
Jeffers
Platte Valley
Cheyenne Teday
Jeffers rises from labor to railroad leadership
The text reflects on a man named Jeffers who, through diligent effort and loyal service, progressed from humble beginnings to a general manager position at a railroad, illustrating that success comes from seizing opportunities and persistent work.
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Cour Te
Jeffers
Moemsengura
Bandit of Wyoming Robberies Emerges as Cultured Visitor
An editorial from a Honolua paper describes a Wyoming train robber who refuses bounties, is believed to be a refined gentleman, and was found in Denver lodgings during vacations. Authorities note his culture and music collection including Hawaiian tunes and ukulele, while his true identity remains unknown.
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First Order
Bob Shingle
Cheyenone
Denver
McDuffie
Hawaii
Luther
Pins and Needles A Curious Mass Of Everyday Metal
A Fenwick era column notes the vast output of pins needles and related fasteners in 1914. The Census Bureau figures show over 165 million sewing machine needles and 90 thousand hand sewing needles produced, with safety pins hair pins hooks and eyes rising into billions in value and quantity. The piece marvels at the unlikely fate of these tiny items and their ubiquity in daily life.
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Bureau of Censis
Washington
We Are Always Glad to Help
A disjointed excerpt cites wool sales and political names, mentioning Evanston wool at 9 percent cents and references to tariffs and various figures. The text shifts to a Chicago departure, a bull moose convention, and speculation about Teddy Roosevelt and Taft maintaining influence, ending with garbled lines about whiskered bids and eating.
Women of London Take New Roles in Wartime Economy
The London Times piece argues 1916 women fill crucial jobs left by conscription, showing domestic workers running dairies, women as army cooks, clerks, and depot staff. It predicts lasting change as women gain independence, with elder workers gaining value and new sisterhood across social classes.
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Britain
England
London Times
du Maurier
War Office
New
Directhomas
Tommy
Preparedness and moral awakenings shape American history
A Saint Louis Republic clipping argues that awakenings like antislavery reform, tariff debates, and the currency fight built national character. It urges a broad, proactive preparedness encompassing defense, education, industry, and civic duty, urging leaders to frame readiness as a moral duty for all Americans.
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St. Louis Republic
Cleveland
America
Lowell
Won’t Buy Geographies Low
Fragmented OCR notes reflect a 19th century New York World item. The text cites a trustee and edur fegeas teard as part of a likely discussion on geographies, maps, and potential European affairs. The readable segment is incomplete and fragmented.
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New York World
Europe
Germany
Hensel
Beard
Edur Fegeas
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London
John
Neas
First National Bank
Wyoming
Harry. P. H
Cheyenne Ice CO
Sloan & Morris
Kodak
Logan
Lith
Carey Avenue
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