Pledge Split Over Taft Delegation in Massachusetts
Four Massachusetts delegates to the Republican national convention will go to Chicago unpledged. Senators Lodge and Crane, ex-Secretary Long, and Sidney Bigney were chosen at the state convention. The platform endorsed Governor Guild for vice president and tacitly favored Taft, with a compromise allowing an expressed preference rather than a binding pledge.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Chicago
United States
Lodge and Crane
Navy
Long
Sidney Bigney
Conyvention
Curtis Guild
Dodgel
Voatt
Mvjorits
Paris
Planck
Patt
Dreschmaneg
Taft Movetien& i
Sengter Crane
Taft
Hughes to be Indor sed for President at State Convention
In New York on April eve of the state convention, rumors swirled about an endorsement of Governor Hughes for president. A recent executive committee meeting and a Republican state committee session yielded a plan to leave delegate selection to the convention, aiming for harmony and a smooth roll.
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New York
Glovernor
Hughes
Karge
Hughes Lescue
Bassett
Cletang
Washington
Edward Gle Batter
Titre Frle
Delewetes
Bee- Publican National Convention
Ty Toade
Carnewie
Uta. Am. Teks
Taft Speaks at Louisville in Campaign Address
Secretary Taft addressed a large audience in Louisville detailing campaign issues and praising Louisville legal figures. He noted Judge Lattin’s circuit court role over Kentucky and recalled local leaders, while Senator Bryan supporters incited mixed reactions among Democrats.
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Louisville
Dla
Bryah
Bryans
Peoooy Watt
Bryan
Debate on Tariffs Trusts and Labor in McKinley Era
The discussion defended McKinley Roosevelt policies, urged tariff revision on protective prunelles, opposed efforts to extirpate trusts, and praised Bryan's citizen stance between capital and labor. The speaker urged fair treatment of the Negro amid industrial tensions and strikes.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
Breas
Bryans National Incorporation
Ion
Aplea
Crops Save the Situation In Early Trade Review
New York April report notes commercial conditions show little change and the first quarter’s bearing held steady. Weather favored retail demand for spring wear while crop prospects remain satisfactory. Manufacturing activity resumes in parts. many factories operate cautiously amid subdued new orders and delayed deliveries.
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New York
Ge Dan & Cols Weekly Review of Trade
New
Striking workers fined under district contract rules
Jay City Michigan district strikes trigger fines of one dollar per day for each striking worker or for those refusing to return when ordered by district or representative. Funds collected go to the district treasury to aid permanently disabled miners or workers. President VWeCuloreh calls the resolution misunderstood and notes improper practices.
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Jay City
Mich
Michigan Istrict
Denito
Trenstury Cmd
Vweculoreh
Aimee Tale
Pita
Incomplete Montanan Brick Foundry Record Fragments
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a foundational brick in a future project with references to copper company figures and measurements. The text mentions Aceh Toby Betastrin and Piniver of the Act, all in a city context with vague height and depth details.
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Carent
Mont. Ageritti
Toby Betastrin
Wisconsin taxes and railroads in state valuation report
Madison Wis Apertot The state court discusses bias in personal tax assessments and railroad property valuation. The article notes total general property value for the state this year, with figures cited as S29 and S212 in WaT, highlighting the historical significance of the valuation totals.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Oglees
Supher Sprites Athlete Falls Into Rapids at Butler Creek
A New York City athlete died after losing balance at Butler Creek during a riverside event. He fell from a rapid into the water in front of hundreds of spectators, attempted to swim to safety, but was swept away and drowned.
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Supher Sprites
Ark
Indha Gatlowsy
New York City
Butler Creek
Well Known Hotel Man Dead in New Orleans
Colonel Andrew R. Blakely, proprietor of the St. Charles hotel and a prominent figure among Confederate veterans, died in New Orleans. He served the Confederacy through the Civil War and was closely tied to major activities within the United Confederate Veterans.
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New Orleans
Andrew R. Blakely
St. Charles
Blakely
Strike Riot at Pensacola Nightly Clash Ends in Injuries
A fragmented report describes a riot at Pensacola involving strikebreakers from a local company. Fifteen workers were reportedly injured as authorities declared the scene under control and several protesters or bystanders were removed. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Pensacola
Pensseola
Pla
Dt. S
Leatis Ba Dhe
Pensseeha Hectre Company
Phe Neob
Early sewing machine history from New York American
The piece traces nascent sewing machine ideas from the late 18th century. It notes Baghamd and Wiesenthal claims and mentions 1770 Robe rt Alsop patent for embroidery with two shuttles, Saint’s 1790 cloth and leather device, and Elias Lowe’s later lock stitch patent as the start of modern sewing machines.
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Thomas Saint
Elias Lowe
New York
Americian
Watch in window costs ten shillings prank
A London Telegraph anecdote recalls a jeweler who hung a watch in his window labeled Look at this watch for 10 shillings. An unsophisticated gentleman, laughing at the joke, attempted to claim the ten shillings and ended up on the floor rolling under the jeweler before realizing he could not have the money.
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London Telegraph
Helpful Advice From Mrs Pinkham In Lynn Mass
A promotional snippet urges women to write to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham for confidential advice on private illnesses. It cites her 30 years of correspondence with sick women and claims letters from grateful readers prove the guidance’s value.
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allentown Pa credits Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing organic derangement and female weakness. She suffered headaches and nervous symptoms until following the product's directions and now reports being a well woman and recommends it to friends.
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Norman R. Barnett
Allentown
Lydia EK. Pinkham
Facts for sick women by Lydia E Pinkham
For thirty years Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. It has reportedly cured thousands troubled by displacements inflammation ulceration fibroid tumors irregularities periodic pains backache bearing down feelings flatulency indigestion dizziness or nervous prostration.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Cap Visors and Makers Stand Yet Strong in Trade
A feature from New York describes a long running cap visor maker, once a wartime supplier, now led by a veteran head. It notes about fifteen firms nationwide with only a few outside New York, and details materials from cardboard to feather tainted leathers, plus modern canvas and a pressed mole-skin blend for disguise.
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Rade
Gs Concern
Witich
Broadway
Rector Street
Ife
Philadelphia
Boston
New York
New York Sun
A Great Excuse Clock Joke at School
Mother questions Franks lateness. Frank jokes about a huge school clock making the hands move slowly. He would prefer a clock like his dads to get home quicker.
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Frank
Papa
Townsman’s dry rules create a wet loophole in Westville
In Danville township a local option vote left Westville legally dry except for a narrow strip known as Nellyville where two saloons already operate. The upcoming May 7 vote seeks to seal or expand the “wet” area, as Westville’s 38 saloons and other outlets align with nearby Georgetown’s dryness and Danville’s resurgence. The discovery of the loophole follows election surprises and public reactions in the eastern Illinois mining region.
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Danville
Drs
Westville
Ilinois
Miles
Trembanville
Georgetown
Coermantown
Coogetown
Nellyville
Insateel
Dhanville
Panville
Kelleyville
NEW TROLLEY LINE ASSURED FOR MATTOON AREA
Mattoon officials approve a twenty year street franchise for the Mattoon Shelbyville Pana Hillsboro Traction Co. construction to start soon. President Mayer Patton of Charleston says the line will open within two years enabling interurban travel from Indianapolis to St. Louis without changes.
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Mattoon, Tih
Mattoon
Mattoon - Shelbyville - Pana - Hillsboro ‘Traction Company Deeoiaies
Mayer Patton
Charleston
Ated
Tailianapolis
St. Louis
Vaudeville Star Discovers Murder Scene
Minneapolis April 11 Therese Curtiss a chorus girl learned of the murder of her vaudeville partner Mrs William Pryor. Pryor had been shot at St Paul two weeks earlier by actor W. Dy Trainor. Pryor’s body was sent to the morgue for relatives. Curtiss, unaware of the crime, wandered by and entered the morgue with fellow performers and saw Pryor’s grotesque face.
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Minneapolis
Therese Curtisa
William Pryor
Washington suspends civil service worker over political activity
In Washington on April 1 the second suspension of a civil service employee occurred as Acting Public Printer Brian suspended William A. Kroll of the Government Printing Office for alleged pernicious petition activity.
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Washington
Ao Civil Service
Brian
William A. Kroll
Biidery
Government Printing Office
Anna Gould Sails for Europe in Rumor and Reports
A New York report claims Anna Gould sailed for Europe today with no Mine family members aboard the steamer amid rumors of a secret marriage. Prince de Sagan stays in New York for several days. Separate items note a cross-continental auto race in April and Philippine public printer nomination acceptance from John S. Leech. Lincoln details include W. Bryano as guest at a violin recital honoring Dawes protege Pravess Mare Millia.
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Anna Gould
Europe
New York
Maude
Prince de Sagan
Gould
Lincoln, Neb
W. Wb Bryano
Lincoln
Pravess Mare Millia
Dawes
Taft Candidate Predicts Large Taft Vote in district race
Walter Alexander of Woatsin Wisconsin announces to voters that he is assured of about a 1000 vote majority in the bid for district delegate to Chicago from the Tenth district.
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Taft
Woatsin
Wis
Walter
Alexander
Chicago
Markets Report from Chicago April 10 with grain and livestock quotes
Chicago market page lists wheat and corn futures with various delivery months and prices, including July and September figures. It also shows rye and oats quotes, pork and live cattle bids, and early livestock receipts, with East Buffalo values for cattle, sheep, lambs, calves, and poultry, plus feeder and hay prices and notes on market conditions.
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Chicago
Chiesa Board of ‘Prade
Noya
Mattle
SHS
TAO
Teter
Thay
Timothy Tay
Stane
East Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Bultito
N.Y
Ex-patrolman Cronk seeks pardon in assault on saloon raid
Granite City report states ex-patrolman James Cronk, serving a prison term to avoid compromising two married women, has petitioned for clemency. Cronk and another ex-officer were convicted of holding up a local saloon two years ago. the defense alleges Cronk was away driving with no wives present and not aware of the crime.
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James Cronk
Cronk
Dhaive
Crunk
Andat Te
Not as Bad as Expected Teoria UWL April 11
Arthur Lehman of Arthair Lehman & Co comments on election results. UPp not as dead as expected. Demitur profitably lost due to Billy Sunday revivals. If held later, they might have overcome. State organization to test constitutional validity of cal option now planned.
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Teoria
Uwl
Arthur Leh- Tain
Arthair Lehman & Co
Tyner
Upp
Billy Sunday
Diquor den
Brewnersoor
Iieal
Bnw Ins
Stetec
Student athlete in critical condition after basketball accident
Bloomvilleton Ph Apeibobi Ppaw and Wrenkle, both 16, students at State Normal University, are listed in critical condition from injuries sustained in a basketball game last night. The article notes the incident occurred recently in Milwaukee.
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Brloowmilleton
Ppaward Wrenkle
Mibwanker
Death by Own Action in Newnan Tenancy Case
A fifty eight year old tenant Paruier in Newnan faced fatal self harm described as death by own action. The man had acted amid long-term disputes over his inability to use his assets as he wished and opposition from a person who had previously been his respondent.
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Newnan
Dobar Wrills
Paruier
Ditichiter
Northwestern Homeopathic Society Elects Rockford Officers
The North western Homeopathic Medical society elected officers: President LOK Huff, vice president AOS Ateht son, secretary C A Walker all of Rockford. Treasurer S UL Uliard, Warren.
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Homeopathic Medical Society
Rockford
Apwil
Northwestern Homeopathic Medical Society
Lok. Huff
Aos. Ateht Son
C. A. Walker
All of
S. UL
Uliard
Warren
The Thunderer Writer Captain Edward Sterling
A note explains the Thunderer name origin not the paper itself. Captain Edward Sterling, later a barrister and Irish rebellion volunteer, shaped the London Times staff career. He was prominent in political circles and father to Jol Sterling, esteemed critic and friend of Wordsworth Coleridge and De Quincey.
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The
Thunderer
Printing House Square
Captain Edward Sterling
London Times
Captain Sterling
London
Jol Sterling
Wordsworth
Coleridge
de Quincey
First Postal System Origins and Early Relays
The text traces early postal steps from Huanse in the 13th century to Austria Lombardy ties under Maximilian, notes horse relay networks during Edward IV’s war with Scotland, and cites Charles I establishing the first regular England Scotland route in 1095.
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Huanse
Austria
Lombardy
Maximilian
Edward IV
Scotland
England
Charles I
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San Areneisco
Phibno
International Automobile Pace
Prenel
Pulian
Sef
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Seattle
Oteers
Valutey
Niaska
Leech
Mantle
John S. Leech
Philippines
Charles A. Stilings
Rayo
Tare
Est Agency
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Chitcago Grain
F. A. Schulz
Kentucky
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Stephenson St
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Illinois Central
R.R
Freeport
Portland
Illinois Central Ticket Office
H. W. Rowley
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