Taft the Giant Statesman of American History
By ROBERTUS LOVE. A portrait of William Howard Taft as a public figure shaped by size and intellect. From Cincinnati roots to Yale education, Taft rises through law, cabinet roles, and pivotal governorships of the Philippines and Cuba. His steady tact and guardian approach earned him lasting global regard.
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William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Mr.Taft
Vermont
Alphonso Taft
Cincinnati
Supreme Bench
Taft
Spain
Philippine Islands
McSsinley
Philippines
Big Bill
Judge Taft
Washington
Ite
Philippine Commission
Manila
Hut
William Tf
Ate
Watt
Laft
Filip Nos
Saint” Taft
Unite States
United States
Wiliam H. Taft
Cuba
Ohio
Arthur
Aft
Islands
Raft
Echu Root
Daily Journal delivers citywide for 1c a week
The Daily Journal announces home delivery to any part of the city for one cent per week. The offer highlights broad coverage and a low introductory price to attract readers across districts. It emphasizes convenience and affordability for daily news access.
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the Daily Journal
They Came In Filocks Die Rich Without Will
Bald more Sun notes a relative’s death with no will, suggesting kinship drama and estate questions as heirs contend over wealth and inheritance.
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Baldmore
Calcutta Library Aids Classification Effort Opens
In Calcutta a new library project gathers 2000 volumes from the period era and places them in a catalog. Librarians assemble and classify the works to improve access and study.
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Calcutta
Uncle Joe Sherman Gets Ovation at Republican Convention
Chicago June 20 Taft and Sherman are the ticket as the Republican national convention nominates James S Sherman of New York for vice president after lengthy internal debates. Amid wild demonstrations Cannon seconded the nomination, drawing a standing ovation as he spoke of united effort and shared purpose.
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Chicago
Taft
Shermin
Republican Party
James & Shermiun
New York
Joe
Delaware
Woodruff
Sherman
Cannon
Illinois
United States
Jamis S. Sherman
Cheers For The Speaker At Republican Convention
The article describes the reception and cheers for Uncle Joe as he approached and left the platform during the Republican convention. It notes the volatile crowd reaction, the chaotic tabulation, and the extended adjournment as delegates debated nominations and awaited results. The scene shifts to the streets as delegates and visitors mingle in the city.
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Joe
Republicra
Hos
Lodge
Guild
New Jersey
Sherman
Michigan
North Carola
Sheri
Curtis Chuild
Puarakiin Murphy
Geom
Sheldan
Fs Choertles W. Patrbanks
Erik Pso
Teast
Gia
Wes
Niehe
Hos Dietel
Homeward at Okee A Historic Nucleus Gathering
In the aftermath of a historic gathering at Okee, a nucleus of a few Jendera marks the scene today. The fragmentary report notes a solemn post-event moment centered on remembrance and quiet reflection.
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Okee
Crawaed
Taft campaign chairmanship row centers in Cincinnati
The national committee's eight member subcommittee travels to Cincinnati to confer with Secretary Taft on selecting the Republican campaign chair and manager. Names linked to the effort include Hitchcock Vorys Herrick Kellogg Nagel Hart Borah and Lowden with Taft’s wishes controlling the outcome. General Powell Clayton serves as acting chairman until a permanent choice is made.
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National Committee
Cincinnati
Taft
Frank Hi. Hitchcock
Arthur I. Vorys
Ohio
Oslo
Vorys
Tierrick
Hitchcock
Sherman
Powell Clayton
Myron T. Herrick
Frank B. Kellogg
Minn
Charles Nagel
E. Fe. Hart
Senator Borah
B.C. Duncan
XN. C
Frank ©. Lowden
Hitchenck
Elmer Dover
William F. Stone
Maryland
Arkansas
Taft receives congratulatory messages capping chasm bridged
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Taft handling a flood of replies after Senator Foraker sends best wishes for November. Included is a note to Senator Labollette praising Taft’s alignment with voters, though the platform is criticized. The secretary also receives over 10,000 messages, with the brief “Hangni” from Late Young, Iowa, among the notable responses.
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Washington
Taft
Foraker
Ufe
Labollette
Secretary Takes Resignations Washington Dispatch 2005
June 2005 report from Washington states Secretary Patt resigns as secretary of war effective immediately. Take E. Wright to be appointed to steer affairs. restoration of Patt praised by the president, with formal notification at the White House.
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Washington
Patt
E. Wright
Nike
Seth BP
Unclear Historical Scene Describes Unnamed Event
A fragmented report from Newy York and nearby areas details a chaotic incident involving frame damage and a crowd. Names and places are obscured, but the text references gatherings, a hospital or stage area, and repeated mentions of actions like throwing and shouting amidst confusion.
Utica News Brief on November 16 and Bells and Cannon
Fragmentary text from Utica dated November 16 describes a ceremonial scene with bells, a cannon, and a revered figure, noting public observances and a dignified tone. Names and details are garbled, but the mood reflects a formal civic or commemorative event with traditional rites.
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Utica
Lee
New York June Event Mentioned by Morgan
A fragment notes Morgan referencing New York in June with unclear context. The snippet hints at a planned or discussed event or statement but lacks concrete details or identifiers to specify persons, organizations, places, or dates beyond the month.
Morgan Hails Taft Choice For Presidency Nomination
Morgan, recalling Ffatope press pleasure, praises Secretary of War Taft as the Republican nominee for the presidency calling the choice good. The quote reflects support for Taft by Morgan amid party discussions about the nomination.
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Morgan
Ffatope, Press
Wisconsin Democrats to hold state platform convention
Milwaukee June 20 H F Mane san chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic state central committee announces a state platform convention will be held in Milwaukee on July 22 and 23.
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Milwaukee
H. F. Manesan
Democratic State Central Committee of
Wisconsin
Train jumps track at Trenton yard wreck injures twelve
A Quincy Onitha and Kansas City passenger train derailed in Trenton Missouri and rolled down a six foot embankment. One car turned turtle. Twelve passengers were hurt with serious injuries including skull fractures and internal injuries. The accident was caused by a defective car wheel as the train was moving slowly.
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Trenton
Quincy, Onitha and Kansas City
Osborne
Reger
A. Beard
Ars. Osborne
J. Gregory
Sheldon Grove
Lodie Thompson
Gregory
John Lehr
Sydney
Anna Lehr
Ben Sewall
Milan
Fatal Explosion in Ellsworth Mine Collapses Men
Monongahela Pennsylvania June 20 three miners are dead two possibly fatally burned and fifteen remain entombed after an explosion at Ellsworth No 1 mine Pittsburg Coal company near here John Beal is identified among the dead others are foreigners whose features were scorched badly cause unknown. The blast trapped 500 men had it occurred five minutes earlier. Two injured men named Peter Hazot cousins are hospitalized here.
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Monongahela
Ellsworth No
Pittsburg Coal Company
Here
John Beal
Peter Hazot
Terrfold
Woman to Be Killed for Murder in First Degree
Watertown New York June 20 Guilty of murder in the first degree was the verdict in the case of Mrs Mary Farmer charged with killing Mrs Sarah Brennan Justice Rogers sentenced Mrs Farmer to be killed by electricity at Auburn prison during the week beginning Aug 2 The crime was fiendish with Mrs Brennan a 55 year old friend murdered for deeds to gain possession of the Brennan home and forged deeds were dated October Mrs Brennan was hacked to pieces with a hatchet and her body stuffed into a trunk
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Watertown
N. Y
Mary Farmer
Sarah Brennan
Rogers
Brennan
Bodies Found Shot In City Park At New Philadelphia
The bodies of Miss Arlene Kuisely aged fifteen and Charles Stach aged fifty were found in the city park. Both victims were shot in the back of the head. Police say Stach damaged a moving picture show at Akron while Kuisely acted as cashier.
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New
Philadelphia
Arlene Kuisely
Charles Stach
Stach
Akron
Sam Laneford Wins Fight At Pairmount Club
New York reports Sam Laneford delivered a powerful right uppercut that knocked a rival out in the third round of a scheduled six round heavyweight bout at the Pairmount Athletic Club.
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New York
Sam Laneford
Barry
Chieves
Pairmount Athletic Club
Be A Business Man First Or Face Disadvantage
A garbled early 20th century essay argues that every vocation must start as a business person and stresses the harder path of saving and investing wisely. It contends practical men struggle with money management and warns against reckless trading and addiction to easy profits. The piece laments societal decline and calls for disciplined instruction.
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Colentine
Taney
Tley
America
Trial of a skull theft in a Yorkshire churchyard
In seventeenth century Yorkshire a Woihuh Wis was tried for stealing a skull from a churchyard. Her defense claimed the skull was taken to place under a sleepless friend’s pillow as a charm to induce sleep. She was reprimanded and ordered to return the skull.
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Wilby Matzeard Chuted
Yorkshire
Hughod
Wentigy
Chicago Convention Boosts But Hotels Not Entirely Happy
Chicago profits from a big convention as out of town visitors surge through the city. State Street stores reportedly gained 350000 to 500000, while hotels, theaters, and restaurants benefited yet marred by uneven seating and local favoritism. Philadelphia New York and Cincinnati marchers added city bustle but felt snubbed by Coliseum seating. Boarding houses and Taft button sellers also profits amid high visitor flow.
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Chicago
the &&Partment
Calle
State Street
Josep Busch
Siegel, Cooper & Co
Aany
Philadelphia
New York
Cincinnati
John C. Roth
Congress Hetel Company
Court Implies Intent in Bigamy Conviction Case
Springfield June 20 The supreme court ruled that criminal intent may be implied in bigamy prosecutions. William C Spoor of Sangamemi county was found to be an unintentional offender after marrying Sarah Stanton and later Gries Watts. Letters from Stanton claimed divorce and remarriage.
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Springfield
The
Spoor
Gries Watts
Flood Threat Irom East St Louis as Rail Embankments Fail
East St Louis reports rising flood danger north of the city. Water has topped four railroad embankments, with 800 workers racing to save the Baltimore and Ohio embankment, the critical line. If breached, tracks around the relay station would flood, displacing hundreds of residents. River at a standstill at Alton a flood dam ages estimated between 300000 and 400000 dollars.
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East St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Alton
Carmi Police Chief Threats Lead to Recommitment
Alfred Pema dell, police judge of Carmi, was again committed to jail after threats against Police Chief BL N. Parsons. The feud between the two men has persisted for some time and flared anew, with age and past incidents shaping the dispute.
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Carmi
Alfred Pemadell
BLN
Parsons
Firemen Hurt After Turpentine Barrel Explodes
A barrel of turpentine exploded at 1St Division street injuring firemen and scattering sleeping residents. Police say an incendiary device started the blaze, with witnesses describing a blast that hurled responders into the street and toppled others into a basement.
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1St Division
Death by own action near Marshall GL
Merri Page lor, twenty years old, living southeast of the city, shot and killed himself because his father wanted him to be at work on the farm. The incident occurred on June 2 in Marshall GL.
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Marshall
Merri Page Lor
Tragic Suicide in Jackagg Park Hints of Identity Unclear
A person appears to have taken their own life in Jackagg Park, sitting on a bench in an unidentified tract. The report notes unclear identity and describes the scene and appearance without sensational detail. Further verification pending official records.
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Choonge
Subekdy
Jackagg Park
Warwick Castle Crowned As England’s Most Beautiful Seat
The Warwick castle is widely regarded as the most beautiful residence in England. Its grand barenia bad captivates visitors with ornate spectacles of argos and opulent Mauper interiors. Lavish ladies and vast palaces feature prominently throughout the estate.
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Warwick
England
Argo
Child visits Gee country barn scene amusement
A small city child visiting Gee country was taken to a barn to see milking. She was amused but refused to drink milk during the visit, later saying she drank with the cow was done first.
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Gee
Harpegig
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