Progressive elements rally in two nations shaping party realignments
The piece traces how liberal, Whig, Federalist, and Republican strands evolved in Britain and the United States, arguing that progressives pushed parties toward reform while conservatism upheld vested interests. It highlights leadership by William Jennings Bryan and an insurgent Reno-like push within the Democratic Party toward direct government of the people.
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Stindeat Republican Party
Great
Democratic Party
Bow
William Jennings Dryan
Democratic
Republican Party
Robert
Progressive Republicans and Progressive Democrats Seek Coalition
The piece argues that the dominant party wing cannot curb reactionary policies and urges a coalition of Progressive Republicans led by La Follette and Progressive Democrats to unite on shared principles for electoral success. It emphasizes rational, nonpartisan judgment over prejudice and the need for unity.
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West
Dlop
Robert M. la Follette
Progressive Democratic Party
Second Homestead Entries Bill Seeks Reform
Senator Gamble of South Dakota introduces a bill to permit second homestead or desert land entries for those who lost forfeited or abandoned prior entries. Applicants must describe former entries and dates, with fraud cancellations or high relinquishments excluded. The writer advocates its justice and national support.
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Gamble
South Dakota
Beon
Altitude and Ailments Echo in Feuilleton Snippets
A stream of humorous scraps and quips from a late era column mixes birth statistics in New York with wordplay about kisses, cats, trials, and spring moods. It wittily mulls on fame, happiness, and social foibles through cheeky, clipped observations from Cheyenne and beyond.
Pixley Demands Public Apology Over Confidential Letter
A fragmented letter from Doc Pixley H. D. Horse Doctor criticizes the Wyomip editor Shian Leeder and demands an apology for publishing a confidential letter to President Taft. The author threatens political action, accuses the newspaper of bias, and asserts strong support for Roosevelt and Taft era figures while claiming a broad reader backing.
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Pixley
Skunk Creek
Meh
Ist
Shian Leeder
Shian
Wyo
Ezra
Dill Taft
Otto Graham
Hank Hawking
Taft
Roosevelt
Kant
United States
Pixley H. D
Lorimer
Big Business Men's Association
Wilson’s New Jersey orator dares to sway independents
The Des Moines Capital lauds Governor Wilson of New Jersey for addressing 6,000 at the Coliseum. It praises his calm, epigrammatic, lecture like delivery aimed at independent voters and notes his refined language and absence of bombast. Also comments on Tribune editor’s religiously charged conversion and libelous letters from a partner.
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Wilson
New Jersey
Coliseum
United States
Mer
Wyoming Republicans See Solid Delegation To Convention
A Washington letter to the Indianapolis Sun reports Wyoming Republicans expect a solid Tutt delegation for the convention. Senator Warren and other Wyoming Republicans argue Governor Carey’s Democratic fusion ticket background does not represent the party. The piece notes broader political tensions, Taft, Roosevelt, and primaries in Denver, plus rail interest in manufacturing displays.
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Denver
Taft
Chicago
Wedding Performed in Depot at Carpenter
A Burlington depot in Carpenter witnessed a wedding when Edward F. Fottrell and Mabel Faris sought a minister. Rev. Clearwater, state superintendent, conducted the ceremony with W. B. Faris and J. G. Winn as witnesses after Rev. Alex Holt was unavailable. The couple answered the questions and became man and wife.
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Carpenter
Bride and Groom Arrive by Afternoon Train to Albany Hotel
The bride and groom visited the Albany hotel in the city and decided to establish their home there after arriving on the afternoon train.
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Albany
Roosevelt Explains Position On 1912 Candidacy
Oyster Bay March 4 Roosevelt said he would not be a candidate in 1912 he had not declared he would accept a nomination if offered he distinguished between being a candidate and being willing to accept a nomination stating his position clearly.
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Oyster Bay
L. 1
Roosevelt
Porto Rico Citizens Bill Passes House
The House approved a bill granting citizenship to Porto Rico residents and sent it to the Senate. The report also mentions the Leader’s campaign prizes and their value for workers.
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Washington
House
Porto Rico
Senate
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