Look to the West With Bryan Nominee Eyeing 1908 Campaign
Chicago reports that Democratic leaders plan to base campaign strategy in the west with Bryan as nominee. They expect to target electoral votes in Indiana Minnesota Michigan Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota while counting Oklahoma and Missouri as favorable. Illinois Wisconsin Michigan repeatedly voted Republican in 1900 and 1904 suggesting limited western optimism for Bryan in 1908.
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Chicago
National Committee
Democratic Party
Hrgan
Indiana
Minots
Michigan
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Missouri
Pryan
Oklahoma
New York
Illinois
Bryan
McKinley
Hlinois
Uown
Middle West
Gold Imports and Trade Balance
The monthly statement from the United States Bureau of Statistics shows gold imports for the month among the largest on record, with a net gain of 82,128,4567 dollars. It notes 11 month totals for 1907 and compares to 1906 and 1905, discussing the relationship between merchandise trade balance and gold movements and suggesting invisible factors may influence the figures.
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United States Bureau of Statistics
United States
Nevada Governor Sparks and Federal Obligation Debate
The article critiques Gov. Sparks for impotence amid rioting in Goldfield Nevada. It cites Dr. Roosevelt on federal duty and says states cannot abandon police duties to the federal government, noting the lack of state initiative in the crisis.
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Sparks
Goldfield
Nevada
Roosevelt
Gov. Sparks
No Doubts Over Here About Pacific Fleet Voyage
Cable dispatches note strong European interest in the American battleship fleet voyage to San Francisco viewed as a navigation and fleet management question rather than politics. Observers compare it to Rodjestvensky’s doomed voyage, but Americans trust Admiral Evans and his captains to keep ships seaworthy and the trip on schedule. European commentators express more concern than Americans.
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Europe
San Francisco
Rodneestvensky
Russia
Straits of Fushima
Horn
Hampton Roads
Golden Gate
Straits of Magelan
Oregon
Admiral Evans
Money for Army and Navy Sparks Budget Debate
Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee cites that current year estimates total 96 million dollars and next year rise to 997 million. Chiefs warn government needs grown by 11 percent, while revenue is projected at 87 million. if funded deficits could reach 83 million. He argues Congress cannot underwrite new services this session despite military needs.
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Tawney
House Committee On Appropriations
Congress
Army
Navy
Committee On
Appropriations
War and Navy Departments
Committee On Appropriations
The Fleet Faces Stranded Return Bill Debate
The nation supports the fleet but warns Congress to fund the return cruise. Public sentiment backs safe passage and sight or hearing on the Pacific side, while the party outlook remains amid varied views.
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Pacific
Congress
Senna
Trifle Shatters Boy and Girl's Grand Dreams
A Manhattan girl of four and a half and a boy of five are playmates awaiting the boy's schooling departure. He promises grand gifts upon return but reveals candy as the practical request, highlighting a clash between dreams and pennies and ending with the girl preferring candy.
Seattle Rats War Tests New City Law
Dr. S J Fowler reports arrests in Seattle for not complying with a recent rat control ordinance. Butchers were jailed for failing to ratproof their premises as police inform food dealers to fortify their properties. Officials say tens of thousands of rats slain and fear of bubonic plague eased after the campaign began.
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Seattle
S. J. Fowler
San Francisco
Pope to bestow Golden Rose on Spanish queen
The pope will grant the Golden Rose of Virtue to the queen of Spain. The order is the highest papal decoration for a Catholic princess, dating to its first presentation by Urban VI to Joanna of Sicily. The rose is a gold plant in a gold pot with diamond dew drops. Magistrate Alexander Bartlet of Windsor, Ontario, in 1985 marks 40 years on the bench since 1908.
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Spain
Urban VI
Joanna
Sicily
Alexander Bartlet
Windsor
Ont
Becoming a Nation of Sportsmen
Germany is rapidly turning into a nation of sportsmen as properly registered sporting clubs across the empire report a total membership of 70 000 this year.
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Germany
That Man Made a Success of Everything He Turned To
A Detroit Free Press quotation praises a man for his versatility noting that he even succeeded in marriage. The remark frames him as a model of practical skill and personal achievement.
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Detroit Free Press
Borax a Simple Safe Preventive Against Typhoid
Borax described as a simple, harmless method to prevent typhoid by flushing unsanitary sinks and drains with a hot solution. It claims to purify pipes, soften water, whiten linens, cleanse kitchen items, prevent moths, and aid skin care. A free color booklet and a small gift offer are advertised from the Pacific Coast Borax Co. Chicago, MI.
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Borax
Pacific Coast Borax Co
Chicago
A Busy Locality And A Boy's New York Visit
An eight year old Philadelphia suburb boy Jack, son of a local merchant, recently visited New York with his father. The strain of the big city tired him, and he went to bed weary after neglecting some duties. His father warned him gently about prayer, but the boy questioned if God was busy.
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Jack
Philadelphia
New York
Pop
Lippincott’s Magazine
Dreaming Virginia Believes She Is Missing Parts
Three year old Little Virginia awoke in tears telling her mother she might not be all there in bed. She insisted on feeling her body to prove she was present and explained she dreamed she was a chocolate stick and had eaten herself.
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Virginia
Dearie
Mamma
Two Cures of Eczema by Cuticura Remedies
A Louisville resident recounts rolling eczema cases in 1884 and again years later. After exhausting doctors and high bills, using Cuticura brought rapid relief and eventual cure, with dates Apr 23 and May 14, 1907, noted.
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M. W. LaRue
Seventh St
Louisville
Election Debate Sparks Tension Between Politician and Citizen
A statesman questions a hopeful citizen about running the government. The citizen replies he could. The exchange highlights belief in good government and the irony of political ambition within a tense dialogue.
What earthly objection to Mr Spriggina
A father asks his daughter about a match with Mr Spriggina. She objects to his smoking, chewing, drinking, swearing, club membership, gambling, late nights or driving alone. The father replies, You are a stranger here, heaven is your home.
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Dauter
Spriggina
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