Platform of the Republican Party at Chicago
The Republican platform proclaims national unity and progress under Theodore Roosevelt, praising antitrust enforcement, labor and wage protections, tariff goals, currency reform, and a postal savings plan. It pledges continued Republican leadership, farm support, forest conservation, canal-zone work, and broad social promises.
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Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Washington
Lincoln
Roosevelt
Congress
Legislative Department
National Monetary Commission
Army
District of Columbia
Taft Resigns as Cabinet Officer Effective July 1
Secretary William H. Taft announced his resignation to President Roosevelt in Washington on June 19. Taft expressed happiness at the nomination while revealing the difficulty in forming his views, as the atmosphere in his office ran electric amid the forthcoming presidential bid.
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Washington
William H. Taft
Taft Nominated for President Amid Personal Joy at Taft’s Desk
In Chicago Taft’s nomination is announced as he conducts official business. Mrs Taft and family share the moment with reporters present, while President Theodore Roosevelt reacts to the news after tennis. Officials say Taft is best Republican candidate.
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Chicago
Taft
Republican Party
Liberian Envoys Seek U S Support on Boundary Status Quo
Liberian envoys press Washington for U S backing to maintain the existing boundary line between Liberia and its neighbor, seeking assurances from American officials on the status quo.
Four Quoted All Four Born: Golofsky Quadruplets Record
Abraham Golofsky and his wife in Troy Hills New Jersey welcomed four newborn boys weighing sixteen pounds four ounces. The doctor noted the births as a remarkable record with a long family history dating from 1892 including multiple multiple births and several offspring surviving to 1908.
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Abraham Golofsky
Troy Hills
N. J
Golofsky
Studebaker
New England
Strange Animals Found Among Bananas at Robbins Wholesale
A worker, Ray Kercheval, un Earths a strange insectlike creature among bananas at Robbins Wholesale House. The animal resembled a monkey clawed insect with lazy heads and reportedly fights when disturbed. The worker boxed the creatures for transport.
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Robbins Wholesal House
Ray Kercheval
Root Juice New Remedy Promises Quick Health Boost
A Lafayette woman credits Root Juice with dramatic relief for her husband’s long standing stomach and kidney problems and general weakness. Local drug store Batterton’s sells Root Juice at $1 per bottle or three for $2.50 with claimed appetite and digestion benefits.
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Lafayette
Indiana
Batterton’s
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Currency and Banking
Iline
Mr. Taft
FOLEY
Foley & Company
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Walter W. Bonner
Louis Zoller
J. E. Robbins
Frank W. W. Bonner
Louis Willey
R. Robbins
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Citizens National Bank
Greensburg, Mnd
James B. Lathrop
S. P. Minear
Charles W Woodwe
Foleyshoney
T Union Trust Company
Greensburg, Indiana
J. H. Christian
W. H. Robbins
Chas. Zoller, Sr
James M. Woodfill
Frank Robbins
Isaac Sefton
Barrington Boyd
Ans
Ing .Ud
Corbett & Rohe
OU Schott
FORD
Iversity
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