Platform Outlined Moorevelt Policies Endorsed
Washington reports indicate a Chicago platform complete with Roosevelt endorsement and tariff revisions. Key figures including Wade Pils, Senator Hopkins, Senator Long, the president and Taft's secretary shape resolutions while promising no protectionism shifts that would harm domestic labor.
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Washington
Chicago
Wade Pils
Ohio
Hopkins
Long
Kaneis
Taft
Currency and tariff planks shape Republican platform
The platform foregrounds the Aldrich-Vreeland currency bill and emergency currency law as key to a sound financial system and near term stability. It praises rail rate legislation, deep waterways stance, and anti trust reform while signaling cautious limits on monopolies and continued civil liberties protection for African Americans.
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Congress
Ous
Provoupe
Demanis
Dobort
Fabor
Caoorts
United States
Philippines
Cuba
Foremast of battleships seeks continued administration support
Fragmentary forecast notes support for ongoing policies favoring corporations and a continuation of the present administration. The text suggests endorsing the current leadership and its economic program without detailing concrete actions or dates.
Taft delegates prevail as allies clash over strategy
After the Republican national committee seated sixteen Taft delegates, allies debated whether to present further evidence before the credentials committee or on the convention floor. Some backed pressing anti Taft cases via the credentials committee, while others stayed with the national body. Dissension emerged as anti Taft supporters pushed for contests, notably from negro voters backing Foraker, with Florida and Georgia seats delayed for lack of readiness.
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Chicago
Repubican National Committee
Taft
National Committee
Knox
Fairbanks
Hughes
Cannon
Bolt
Alles
National Committee For
Credentials Committee
Florida
Georgia
Senator Foraker
Kentucky
Missouri
Lively Saturday session unearthed political tensions
Two Saturday incidents highlighted party strife in a Florida contest discussion. J No Stripline and WTatt clashed over a previously appointed state attorney general endorsement, with Stripling denying and friends blocking a fight. Another exchange saw Georgian brothers dispute federal officeholder loyalty, ending with a committee ruling in favor. The report notes heated personal accusations and procedural conclusions.
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Florida
Ante
Wtatt
Chubb
Department of Jisthcee
Washington
Phcine Stripling
Phat
Stripling
Thoms Dbhochett
Blodeett
Atlanta
Geese Brerder
Drenden Pheesde
Public Men on Record They Want the Platform to Stand by the Judiciary
A broad group of representative public men in New York advocate backing the judiciary in the platform. They call for firm support of legal institutions and independence, signaling a political stance aimed at preserving judicial integrity amid mounting pressure.
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New York
Scotland
New York Press
Memorial for Odd Fellows Freeport Lodges Honor Dead
Illinois Rebekah Lodge No 289 and I O O F held a well attended meeting despite a storm. One candidate was instructed in Rebekah degree. three others elected for initiation. Nominations announced for June 20 officer roles. Memorial day observance June 21 proposed with flower bouquets planning.
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Freeport
Illinois
Rebekah Lodge
Busy Bee Rebekah Lodge No
Noble Grand
Ella Bardell
Emma Brandt
Cora Brady
Jessie Gharet
H. Manchester
I. O. ©. F. Memorial Association
Odd Fellows Lodge Plans Memorial Services and Picnic
The lodge voted to attend memorial services at the Grand opera house and Embury M E church with a pastor led sermon by Dr Ray C Harker. Committees were named for flowers and decorations and a summer picnic was proposed for all lodges. Sick members are improving though some remain homebound.
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Opera House
Grand Opera House
Embury M. E. Church
Ray C. Harker
Emma Brandt
Jennie V. Manchester
Carrie Hoffman
EB. Tenney
Ella Bardell
Mary McKnight
Mick
Clifford
Fred Discher
McConnell
Walter Richey
Chicago
M. E. Tenney
K. of G. Hall
Father William's Indian Tablets Promote Female Health
Advertisement proclaims Father William's Indian Tablets as a popular female tonic and regulator. It targets pale weak nervous delicate women with weak ailments of the sex, promising strength, flesh, bright eyes, clear complexion, and improved vitality. Tea or tablets offered at 20 cents, sold by Co P Guenther & Co., druggists.
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Father William
Co. P. Guenther & Co
Analysis of temperance beer sparks prosecutions in Illinois
Attorney Ernest A. Scroggin of the Illinois Anti-Saloon League gathers samples labeled as temperance beer from local option areas to test alcohol content. Early results indicate many prosecutions may follow as drinks like Billie Sundae Beer and White Ribbon Beer contain less than two percent alcohol. Samples resemble real beer but taste flat, prompting concern that dealers can supply genuine liquor to trusted customers. A Jerseyville local option case heads to the supreme court after a county judge blocked filing, while Decatur crime and drunkenness trends show local option impact.
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Springfield
Ernest A. Scroggin
Illinois Anti-Saloon League
Supreme Court
Jerseyville
Jeague
Decatur
Decatur Herald
What a Grocer Said About EC Girl Campaign
A prominent city grocer praises EC cereal and the EC Girl campaign. He says EC is the best breakfast food, notes customers demand EC over other brands, and reports higher sales since the promotion. He describes EC as the liveliest brand to do business with and attributes strong customer interest to the campaign.
Catching Deer by Hand Described as Feat and Folly
A keeper recalls catching a red deer by hand in winter snow, describing the struggle as the deer strays from paths and becomes exhausted enough to be lifted like a baby. The piece notes boldness and danger in such feats, citing it as a remarkable yet perilous act in heavy woods.
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Hana
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Household Matters Warned to Wife in Old Advice
A clipped admonition counsels that a man should not meddle in household affairs, leaving such matters to his wife as a prudent division of duties. The text implies gendered roles and domestic focus typical of early 20th century commentary.
Deep Water Cups Used For Ocean Sounding
A New York Tribune note describes deep water cups lowered by sounding line. The cup’s valve mechanism remains open during descent due to water pressure and closes during ascent, allowing surface retrieval of water from chosen depths for analysis. The cups are built to withstand high pressure.
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New York Tribune
This Date in History Highlights Key Moments
A dated recap notes events and births from different eras including Aragon’s rise as an independent monarchy, the recognition of Araucania’s independence, deaths of notable figures like Thomas Paine and Georges Sand, tornado near Natchez Mississippi, and a Tennessee secession note. It also mentions a Lincoln era Supreme Court appointment and a Chicago firm selling rebuilt machines at set prices.
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Aragon
Edward the Prince
Edward Hill
England
Araucania
South America
Spain
Thomas Paine
David J. Porter
U. Ss. Navy
Chester
Washington, D. C
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