Taft reforms praised as landmark in Republican progress
Debate lauds Taft administration for sweeping reforms. Highlights include railroad law revision with a new commerce court, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, land conservation powers, campaign finance publicity, reclamation funding, mint bureau, tariff board expansion, white slave traffic suppression, coal land surface entry, and plans opening Pine Ridge and Rosebud reservations for homesteads. The piece notes congressional reforms to reduce speaker power and cites record bill counts in both houses, with railroads receiving the most attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naional Congress
Washington
Lst
Lincoln
Taft
Arizona
New Mexico
Bureau of Mints
Tarif Board
Philippine Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Congress
House of Representatives
Committee On Rules
House
Senate
Interetate Commerce Commission
South Dakota
Political nominations and retirements across states
The piece catalogs varied political moves across states including Asa Warren Drew's Socialist gubernatorial bid in New Hampshire, Donaghey opposing Jeff Davis in Arkansas, Mrs. L. R. Gammage for county treasurer in Texas, Tillman possibly retiring, Frank Brown seeking the Democratic nomination in Maryland, and Oklahoma court ruling pushing woman suffrage to next fall’s election. It notes Wisconsin convention plans, Cumberland’s Missouri senate bid, and municipal form debates in Pennsylvania cities, with Nebraska planning a full state ticket. Also covers Connecticut governor race, Washington fall speeches for Poindexter, Loeb collector speculation, and Alabama Republican Goodhue for governor, opposing Democrat ONeal.
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New Hampshire
Asa Warren Drew
Donaghey
Arkansas
Jeff Davis
L. R. Gammage
Palestine
Texas
Washington
Tillman
South Carolina
Senate
Frank Brown
Maryland
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
William Brice Cumberland
St. Louis
United States
Missouri
Warner
Pittsburg
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Everett J. Lake
Harvard
Charles A. Goodwin
Yale
Connecticut
Clapp
Minnesota
Dolliver and Cummins
Iowa
la Follette
Borah
Idaho
Bristow
Kansas
Miles Poindexter
Loeb
New York
J. Sloat Fassett
Roswell P. Flower
Alabama
Amos Goodhue
Gadsden
Emrnett O'Neal
Florence
Goodhue
The Man Who Knows It Can t Be Done
A compact profile of a cautious thinker who weighs risk before action. The piece emphasizes restraint and fear of failure, portraying the subject as ever ready to retreat rather than face a challenge, with a steadying emphasis on prudent doubt.
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Progrem
Carthage
Columbus
Fulton
Bell
New York
Philadelphia
Hudson
Faint Heart
Rafter
Roosevelts stature praised as unmatched leader in era
The piece lauds Theodore Roosevelt as a transcendent figure in American life, detailing his global prominence, ability to influence rulers and people alike, and unique place in U S history. It contrasts his impact with general public opinion and notes Paine’s claim about fireworks innovation tied to Fourth of July sentiment.
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Roosevelt
New York
Africa
Egypt
Europe
United States
Paine
Mr. Paine
Prophetic visions of Roger Bacon on flying ships and engines
The piece recalls Roger Bacon as a medieval philosopher and scientist. It cites an old English book describing his prophecies of automatic ships and chariots and a flying instrument, predicted to move without rowing or living crew and to beat air like a bird, centuries ahead of his time.
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Roger Bacon
Bacon
Fryer Bacon
The Rail Road Situation and Faint Heart Doomed
The piece argues against faint heart in politics and reformers, urging bold action against graft and rail expansion. It asserts grafters win by strength, calls for fearless citizens, and notes railroad extension costs at one billion dollars domestically in the coming year.
Tokio Chronicle notes, local callers, and crops decline
Special correspondent reports Alex DeMars sick. Several Tokio residents and officials, including C. D. Mills, Graves, and Jaqua, attend Devils Lake and Woodlake events. Crops in the area are poor. Local business like the New York Cash Store anticipates fall trade. A village anecdote about perpetual motion closes the item.
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C. D. Graves
Devils Lake
Ignatius Court
Fort Totten
C. Smearlie
Chautauqua
Fred Lang
Victor Ruth
Albert Jaqua
Burt Jaqua
Tokio
D. G. Talley
Attorney Batts
Peter Regan
Ramsey County
Frank Cockburn
Woodlake Township
Henry Doyle
C. D. Mills
Wade Brown
D. R. Chase
New York
Remarkable Wedgwood Dinner Service for Catherine II
A Connoisseur note describes Josiah Wedgwood making a 952 piece dinner service for the Russian empress Catherine II in 104. Each piece bears a different view in rich mul purple on a pale brimstone body. The set includes green frog shields on the rim and many views of British castles abbeys parks bridges and Windsor park with custard cups and sauce boats. Altogether 1 282 views are painted on 1 962 pieces.
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Josiah Wedgwood
Catherine II
la Grenouilliere
Hampstead
Richmond
Windsor Park
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EE. Baird
Pres
F. H. Routier
Casmee
H. Whipple
N. J. Haley
A. Casnier
First National Bank
Devils Lake, N. Dak
Inter-Ocean
County
North Dakota
Sper
Reform Legislation
Politics
Herbert Kaufman
Great & Dam
Rodenbach & Mundt
Alex DeMars
Herb Baitson
Jimmy
Dan
White « Henderson
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
Jamestown, N
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