Primary campaign finances prompt calls for reform
In a 1912 editorial from the Emmetsburg Democrat, the paper cites St. Paul Pioneer Press figures on Roosevelt Taft campaign funds and questions whether private money should support candidates. It argues for a stronger vice presidency role and broader presidential governance to improve the political process.
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St. Paul
C. R. Crane
Chicago
Gifford
Amos Pinchot
Washington
New York
William Kent
Rudolph Spreckies
California
William Flinn
Pittsburg
4. &B. Baker
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Pinchots
G. W. Perkins
New York County
Oliver
The
Steel Corporation
Independent
Empress Declines Bayreuth Parsifal Festival Invitation
The German empress rejects Frau Cosima Wagner's Bayreuth Parsifal festival invitation citing religious offense. U S production years ago drew church opposition in the United States. Despite controversy, some curious patrons paid up to ten dollars for tickets, while others promote irreligious productions to their own detriment.
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Germany
Cosima Wagner
Bayreuth
United States
Republican Committee Files Internal Charges
The national Republican committee faces scrutiny as leaders discuss numerous accusations. Critics urge cleansing the ranks, arguing the campaign by top representatives has been undisciplined and unethical, warranting a shift to give Democrats a chance.
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National Republican Committee
Campaign contributions to be published before polls open
The article discusses a federal law requiring publication of campaign contributions before voting begins. It notes Colonel Roosevelt opposed a Bryan proposal years earlier and warns that although the measure could curb unfair campaigning, evasion is likely. It calls for testing the law and safeguarding the ballot box with citizen conscience.
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Roosevelt
Bryan
Editor rebuke of presidential candidates stray humor
The New York Sun editor rejects the idea of nominating the Devil to force sane men to vote. He declines dragging satanic majesty into a contest between hoppycock and populism, asserting a newspaper man’s right to stand by his best friend.
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The
New York Sun
T. R
Circular letter touts WW L Douglas for president
A circulating letter claims WW L Douglas of Massachusetts would accept the Democratic nomination for president. The memo notes he carried Massachusetts by 86 000 for tariff reform and suggests the flyer will more than pay for itself through his advertising success.
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WW. L. Douglas
Massachusetts
Douglas
Roosevelt Denies Plans to Attend Republican Convention
Colonel Roosevelt rejects reports he will travel to Chicago on June 16 for the national Republican convention. Governors are warned not to overlook the importance of inviting him.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Only Three Big Circuses on the Road Today
Three first class circuses travel with three rings Barnum Bailey Ringlings and Yankee Robinson. All show three rings two elevated stages and a hippodrome track for races. Robinson adds a Wild West annex while the others offer a separate spectacle. At Eammetsburg Friday June 1.
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Barnum & Bailey
Ringlings
Yankee Robinson
Robinson Circus
Eammetsburg
Graceville Banquet Honors Prof Sherlock and Dr Vincent
The Graceville Commercial Club held its eighth annual banquet at the Opera House with M S Stevens and Prof J H Sherlock organizing. Guests included Dr George E Vincent and local officials as Dec orations and catering were praised for a polished program and festive decorations.
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Graceville Commercial Club
Opera House
M. S. Stevens
J. H. Sherlock
Cavera
G. E. Vincent
R. V. Kennedy
J. J. Purcell
F. W. Murphy
Frank Valesh
A.B. Kaercher
R. A. Catsello
E. J. Rustad
M. J. O'Brien
CG. E. Houston
E. C. Baird
B. MM. Randal
Y. Gordon
HH. J. Highie
M.S. Stevens
H. J. Vailmer
Aug. Lindberg
Miss Kelly
Stevens
Sherlock
George E. Vincent
Vincent
University of Minnesota
Roche-Philipp Emmetsburg Man Marries Rock Rapids Woman
A simple wedding ceremony occurred Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic church with Miss Edny Philipp and D. C. Roche, formerly of Emmetsburg and now a city druggist, uniting as husband and wife. The bride, longtime head saleslady for T. B. Premiming, was praised for her cheer and womanly virtues, while the groom comes from a prominent Emmetsburg family and leads a local business firm.
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Holy Name Catholic Church
Edny Philipp
D. E. Philipp
D. C. Roche
Emmetsburg
Lohkengrin
Father Dullard
T. 3
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