Roosevelt challenges opponents as Taft praise noted
In Syracuse on September 17 former President Roosevelt commended Taft while urging rivals to face him openly. He defended Taft achievements, critiqued Supreme Court decisions, and cited Lincoln and Taft to justify public criticism of courts.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Roosevelt
Taft
United States Supreme Court
Denver
William H. Taft
Onondaga County Republican Organization
Francis Hendricks
Hendricks
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Horace White
Timothy L. Woodruff
Supreme Court of the United States
Court
Abraham Lincoln
Supreme Court
Knight Sugar
Justice Harlan
Harlan
Lincoln
Abraham~ Lin‘coln
Rooseveltism Seen as a Threat to U S Government
A dispatch from New York flags Rooseveltism as a growing threat to the American political system, arguing ex president Roosevelt seeks to establish a new regime with unlimited power. It notes Republican splits after the Maine result and questions the durability of Roosevelt radicalism amid party caution.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
T. R
Toto
Bryan
New-World Republic
Ohio
Treasury
Republcan
Republican General Assembly
Taft Ready for Start Homeward from Massachusetts Trip
President Taft will depart Beverly for Cincinnati via New Haven at midnight tomorrow signaling end of vacation and return to Washington in good health. Mrs Taft’s health also improves and the White House social season is expected to be active.
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Beverly
Mass
Taft
Cincinnati
New Haven
Washington
White House
Peebles Corner Paving Nears Completion Amid Delays
Citizens wait weeks for Peebles corner and Reading road paving as wood blocks arrive from Republic Creosoting. City officials say Peebles corner should open in days and Reading road may finish within the contract period if weather stays mild.
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Reading Road
Sia
Sity
Public Service
Landmaker
Here
Indianapolis
H. F. Shipley
Gilbert Avenue
Shipley
Traction Company
Shillito
Oak Streets
Traction’ Company
Taft Policy Letter Sends Patronage Guidance to Departments
Indications grow that a letter from Charles D. Norton secretary to the president expresses Taft administration policy on patronage. The letter instructs department heads in Washington to treat all Republicans alike, whether they hold insurance or regulatory posts. Copies were sent from Beverly to executive heads across the government.
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Washington
Charles D. Norton
Taft
Beverly
658 Cases Infantile Paralysis In 45 Pennsylvania Counties
Harrisburg reports 655 cases of infantile paralysis in 45 of Pennsylvania 67 counties with Lancaster County at 135 and Philadelphia at 79. The disease was recently designated a reportable illness by the state health department.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
State Department of Health
Lancaster County
Philadelphia
Beard Hawmen found guilty in street subway conspiracy case
In Reading Pennsylvania on September 1 a jury convicted former City Engineer Elmer H. Beard and contractors Penrose W. and Albert H. Hawmen of conspiracy relating to the construction of a street subway. The verdict concludes the government case alleging improper conduct and collusion.
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Reading
Elmer H. Beard
Penrose W
Albert H. Hawmen
Burley Pool Plea Urges Save Life of Tobacco Industry
Wade Headley for the Burley society appeals to Kentucky tobacco growers in Winchester to pool the 1910 crop. He warns failure would yield 5 cent tobacco and threaten the farmers' organization, urging unity against a powerful trust and invoking historic sacrifice.
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Burley
Commercial Tribune
Winchester
Wade Headley
Burley Society
Kentucky
Gulf
Expo to Open Sunday Gates to Big Crowd
The Ohio Valley exposition opened its gates on Sunday for the only time in its history to accommodate thousands who could attend on Sundays. Hamilton visitors, Elks from long distances, Hyde Park residents, and Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry members overwhelmed the grounds. Mayor Schwab welcomed Hamiltonians and predicted continuing large crowds, while the veterans’ Antietam reunion added to the day’s events before a late return to the fair.
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Cincinnati
Theodore Roosevelt
Hamilton
B. P. O. Elks
Hyde Park
Fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Schwab
Exposition
Antietam
Memorial Hall
Elm Street
Elks
Georgetown Growers Debate 150000 Acre Clause in Pool Deal
Scott county farmers met to discuss inserting a 150000 acre clause in pool contract as incentive to enroll nonparticipants. A L Ferguson noted the Burley Society board rejected the idea while W Z Thompson proposed forming a $1000 corporation to buy up short crop volumes. Farmers reacted with little enthusiasm as the Burley board’s refusal drew comment.
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Commercial Tribune
Georgetown
Scott County
A. L. Ferguson
Burley Society
W. Z. Thompson
Farmera
Burley Board
Harding Opens Campaign With Progressive Tone in Ohio
Warren G. Harding leads a campaign kickoff in Kenton Ohio declaring a progressive thrust while attacking Governor Harmon for inaction. He cites party unity, Republican progress, and graft denouncements as he pledges arbitration measures and congratulates Taft era gains.
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Ohio
Hardin County
Courthouse
Harding
Wilson
Willis
A. E. Smith
Ohio Northern University
Creamer
Harmon
Chicago Surges to Over Two Million Population
Washington reports Chicago's 1908 census population at 2,185,285, up 486,708 or 28.7 percent since 1900, moving the city to fourth in the world and behind Paris, Tokyo, and Berlin in size. New Orleans stands at 339,075 with an 18.1 percent rise since 1900.
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Washington
Chicago
United States
New York
Paris
Tokyo
Berlin
New Orleans
Jewels Missing in Union Station Robbery
Mrs Charles Rachey a Washington society figure reports loss of about 3000 dollars in jewels and valuables at Columbus Union Station main lobby. A gold mesh handbag contained an 1800 dollar diamond brooch a diamond set watch 50 dollars cash a 25 dollar check and a signed check. she claims a thief robbed her while she paused at the information desk.
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Union Station
Charles Rachey
Connecticut Avenue
Washington,d
Hawley
Pennsylvania
Washington
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