Political turbulence roils 1908 campaign across states
The report bundles varied 1907 to 1908 political notes. Beveridge and Hearst tours stir crowds. Taft and Bryan speeches promise decisive momentum. Haskell letters trigger government actions. labor and tariff debates shape the broader race. Presidents Roosevelt and Hughes loom large as counties, cities, and unions react.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beveridge
Wargo
N. D
Favor 10
Norman F. McPhail
Boston, Mass
Typographical Union
Willis L
Albuquerque
N A
WW. R. Hearst
Hearst
Hughes
New York
South Dakota
Tudee Taft
Omaha
SW Bryan
Thoorewell
Terre Haute
Ind
Guthrie
Okla
QO. N. Haskell
Anyt
William R. Hearst
Haskell
Bulgaria Declares Independence and Europe Braces
Europe bleeds into new crisis as Bulgaria proclaims independence from Turkey and asserts regional sovereignty. The move redraws Balkan power, signals possible new congress on the Treaty of Berlin, and tests Britain France Russia and Italy relations amid looming European tension and potential for war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fondon
Cirnnva
Bulgaria
Exir
Ferdinand
Bosnia
Teraci Govina
London
France
Russia
Italy
Germany
Europe
Great Britain
Anatria
Slow Mail for Brooklyn Delays Bid After Hidden Letter
Roofing contractor Thomas WF Mavis of Brooklyn receives a letter that led him to Manhattan to find the addressee. A clerk reveals the intended recipient has been dead for thirteen years. The letter is dated August 6, 1894, and bears signs of mail mauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas WF Mavis
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Manio
Colonel Stewart to Retire From Army Service
Washington reports the medical board of army officers has placed Colonel William F. Stewart in command of Fort Grant Arizona but states he is incapacitated from active service due to heart disease He will nonetheless testify and produce witnesses of his own after retirement proceedings were noted by President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faskell
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Haskell
Gov. Haskell
Thomas VW. Lawson
North Schugoe
Mass
M. Weller
Wilbur
Jamess. Strerman
Nicholas Longworth
Cannon
Witham
Hearst
Denver
Jake
Democratic National Committee
Gonaparte
Touss
Tondon
Lcensing Witt
Hughes
New York
Brooklyn
Koch
Guthrie
Ar- He Bt. Joseph
Largeny
Medical Board of Army
Washington
William F. Stewart
United States Army
Fort Grant
Ariz
Stewart
President forms country life commission with October deadline
Washington reports the country life commission, appointed last August, is progressing. The president plans to send a special message to Congress urging rural improvement and has asked the commission to report by October so he can study findings before proposing legislation. Stock Rate Case Advanced, St Louis, Cheyenne reports stock movements as Wyoming cattle flood eastern markets with large shipments from Larumle county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Country Life Commission
Congress
Commssion
St. Louis
James TR. Gray
United States Circuit Court
Bonaparts
Western and Southwestern Railroads
Trierstate Commerce Commission
Tve
Chicago
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Colorado & Southern
Larumle County
Des Moines News Roundup on Health, Transit and Civic Plans
Des Moines leaders push a health institute to combat the “white plague” with $500 in donations toward a $1,000 open air hospital funded by a city safety chief. The institute is renaming to Des Moines Health Inague with a 27 member board and a finances committee. Rail and streetcar improvements win state approval to extend service to the sanitarium near Town City and connect coal freight for the interurban line. Library and school reforms, bids for a new city hall, and campaigns to lure the American League of Municipalities to Des Moines in 1910 are noted along with Ad Club efforts to host the Associated Advertising Clubs meeting. Ongoing club tensions spark talk of resignations among physicians and two “advertising doctors” amid board indecision. A silo bulletin from Prof Curtiss promises guidance on silo types for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
League
American League of Municipalities
Omaha
Botsford
Commercial Club
John MacVicar
Grant Club
Rentzualiong
Inesfons
Lexihe
High School Receives Civil War War Records
A unanimous grant by Kinsmin past, G. A. H. presents East Des Moines High School with about 200 volumes of Civil War names, regiments, and battle histories plus similar war maps. The gift includes a walnut case and aims to enrich historical study with precise front dates and regimental positions. The article also notes a shortage of English Bibles in Iowa libraries and mentions plans to mount and overhaul Iowa bird skins by R. D. Hoyt. The piece ends with a brief note on the State Board of Parole hearing cases for Monday at the state house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Confederacy
Historical Department
East Des Moines
Wilnut
Iowa Natural History Collection
State Historical Department
R. D. Hoyt
Pensacola
Fla
Iowa
Malvern to Tabor wire prep shown for lighting town
From all parts of the state reports Malvern Light, Power and Heating Co has begun stringing nine miles of wire to carry current to Tabor. A franchise was granted at a special election by seventy four to eleven. Elbert Hubbard donated two bound manuscripts to the town historical department. One is Custer Battle Field and the other an essay on Job. Curator Harlan received the books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Taft
Kansas
Syracuse
Topeka
Tom Bishops
Ireland
Bristow
Texas
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Sheldon
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
League of American Municipalities
Omaha
Montreal
Iniiana Legisla
Dr. Koch
Roosevelt
Haskell
Oklahoma
Howard Gould
J. L. McBrien
Will le
Department of University Extension
University of Nebraska
Sherxian
Ohio River
Woys
Department of Justice
Dakotas
Robley Vans
Teltor
Manila
Philipine Islands
Naft
Charles A. Howland
Quincy
Mags
Nebriska University
Washington
Denver
Bryan
Ian
Mills
Malvern Light, Power& Heating Company
Malvern
Tabor
Elbert Hubbard
Town Historical Department
Roycrett
Custer Battle Field
Harlan
Linn
Audubon
Atlantic
Farr Association
William Spring
Marshalltown
Dallas
Tex
Sherif von Paul
Colorado
Des Moines
I. W. Evans
Frank Shercliffe
von Paul
Shercliffe
J. G. Stewart
Creston
Mr. Payden
Central
Jules Kelleher
Kelleher
Shoeily
Iowa Crop Service
Lawrence Dennenny
Iowa
Town City
Mr. Dennenny
Jine
R. H. van Winkle
van Wikle
Roy Huppert
Waterloo
Boong Diward Burns
Submarine Growths and Ocean Views in Pacfic Craft
Wide World Magazine notes passengers can see not only fish but submarine growths in pacific vessels. Crafts resemble row boats seating eight to twelve around a glass-windows well, gazing into the ocean below. Epigrams lampoon truth versus fiction and marketability, with reflections on money at resorts and Cupid sponsoring youthful charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tn Pulld
World Magazine
Eve
Carlous
Croesus
Cupid
Notes of Industry and Technological Tidbits
A roundup of scattered facts on agriculture yields rail traffic Great Lakes shipping and boat engines with 1907 figures and notes on laundry starch The compendium cites 2600 Philippine islands after American occupation and argues for Defiance Starch as a better laundry agent due to greater strength allowing thinner application
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Lakes
Philippine Islands
Sault Ste. Marie
Happy Baby Smiles as Cars Bring Family
A Keen Nose, Grandmother-Why is the baby a happy. Nurse-Oh, big mother and father are coming. Grandmother-I don't see them. Nurse-Nor 17, ma'am, But, the child's nose is very keen. He smells the automobile, ma'am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Defiance Starch Offers Safe, Strong Finishing Power
The striking demand for fine white goods this summer elevates starch choice. Defiance Starch is free from injurious chemicals, safe for fine laces, and acts as a powerful stiffener, reducing required quantity while delivering a perfect finish comparable to new goods.
Truly 2 Sad Case The Builder
A playful note about a wife in a lighthearted mood this morning contrasts with a maid who recalls a secret told last night but cannot remember it. The snippet hints at stray stories and domestic intrigue in a humorous domestic vignette.
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Youngstown
War Department
Forester
Pinchot
Dupont
Delaware
Republican Committee
Geological Survey
Wilson
West
Representative Pollard
Nebraska City
Civil Service Commission
Lincoln Avery
Port Port Huron
Mich
Charles H. Dalley
The
Treasury
William J. Trvyan
Democratic Party
Trvan
Vorys
Ohio
Judge Vorys
Admiralty
Lee de Forest
Tully
Channel Fleet
F. B. Smith
Ransvaal
Mr. Smith
America
Transvaal
St. Petersburg
Argonaut
Berlin
Turkey
Balkan
Manita
Houra
State Board of Control
State Railroad Commission
Council
Board of Control
Villanet
Gailroad
Tracilonnes
Burlington
Traction Company
Council Biffs
Lie Lwo
Wabash
Rock Inland
Iowa City
State Library Commission
Legislative Commission
Guyustocks
Langton Gunstock Company
Des Moines Adman’s Club
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Sup
C. PF. Curtiss
Amercollege
Corn Belt
State Library
Mies Seevers
Hose
Ar. Miller
Board of Parole
State Board of Parole
Ramsbargers
Hidora
Murdes
William Toole
Sac County
Murer
Red Haugen
Scott County
Nee Smith
Magentine
Brodeny
Courtney & Co
Omaka
Nebr
Furs
Aulabaugh
G. N. Aulabaugh
Farrell & CO
Brunewick- Balke -Collender Company
10Th St. Opt
Omaba
Her
Teleaco
Optical I Co
Sige
Ely
Bouken
Mvene aiLeda Orua OO
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