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Newspaper
Graham Leader
Location
Graham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
3
Democratic primary slate released listing Representative contender R B Humphrey for the 104th District and county posts including Treasurer F M Burkett F Herron V R Jordan as allowed candidates subject to party rules.
The piece notes four of the largest Fifth Avenue diamond dealers in New York are embarrassed with liabilities amounting to 4,500,000. It cites a Republican panic and mentions Senator Beveridge introducing a tariff commission bill. It also reports the death of Col James S Randall author of Maryland My Maryland in Augusta Georgia and notes post office inspectors struggling with obscene postal cards sent through the mails, a penitentiary offense carrying at least a $500 fine.
After months of effort the administration secured a reciprocity treaty with France intended to benefit the common people by lowering the tariff on champagne. The move aims to reduce costs and stimulate consumption among ordinary Americans.
The note suggests prudence in investigating a Black person allegedly concealed by Standard Oil lawyers in connection with the currency bill championed by Senator Aldrich.
Claus A. Spreckels holding 6,500 shares of preferred stock asserts the sugar trust shows no real surplus despite official reports a large one. The sugar trust is described as one of Roosevelt's good trusts along with the steel trust.
The Frederick Enter prise notes mud dried up roads in a nearby community forced residents to remove false teeth before venturing into town in a wagon. It also critiques the effort behind preparing the newspaper for readers, highlighting the physical and mental energy required to publish it.
A fragment notes a baby described as rosy and well after Case syrup sold by Graham Drug Co. The rest recalls partisan tensions in Ohio with mentions of spoils, democratic warning, and the need for unity to have something to fight for like the Republicans.
The piece critiques the Aldrich currency plan tying emergency currency to state and municipal bonds and argues for a 7 percent rate to retire the note early. It warns of hidden advantages to money power and opposes nonbond securities for inflation. It also discusses poll tax effects on turnout and civic duty, urging intelligent, self-defensive voting.
In a brief note, Vernon Call argues for cautious optimism in public affairs while affirming the press must voice adverse opinions when needed. He cites Roosevelts administration as a model of clean governance, but acknowledges newspapers often scrutinize graft and nepotism in high places.
An anti administration paper claims the Rough Riders were routed in Oklahoma. It warns of political moves by the Rough Riders and asserts the president remains the greatest living statesman as long as party papers hold out.
Ohio GOP office holders confront a tough choice in upcoming primaries. If they oppose Taft, Roosevelt aides may remove them. if they back Taft, Senators Foraker and Dick may block their renomination confirmations.
Secretary Taft delivers a late speech to the Boston Merchants Association admitting the Republican policies have harmed the nation. He expresses sympathy for business men and wage earners, urges restraint, and warns against making resentment a weapon against the public welfare. He contrasts this confession with prior Republican boasts.
An observer reflects on a man who signs every subscription paper prominently yet often fails to pay. He earns public credit for generosity while the act costs him nothing and others bear the burden of funding.
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