Move to make tiger emblem of Democrats
A wide array of political items shows signs of a campaign season with talk of party symbols, promises, and maneuvers. Notable notes include Taft predictions, Hitchcock headquarters plans, and charges over campaign management and policy positions across states.
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Democratic Party
Judge Tatt
Steam Shovelmen’s Union
Hitchcock
Loeb
Roosevelt
Vorys
Ohio
United States
Samuel Gompers
Hearst
Bryan
Taft
West
New York
Democratic National Committee
Denver
Tokio
Warner
Missouri
Hot Springs
Mr. Taft
Taft Helps Dedicate Germantown Court House
Judge William H Taft attended the dedication in Germantown Virginia near Hot Springs praising the judiciary and jury duty as essential to justice. He spoke of public accountability and urged fair criticism, noting Bath county’s near party balance as a safeguard against government evils. Mrs Taft accompanied him as local officials introduced him amid mountain scenery.
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Hot Springs
William HH. Taft
Germantown
Taft
Bath County
Virginia
Russian Admiral Rojestvensky Dies in Germany
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander of the Russian fleet defeated at the Sea of Japan in 1905, died in Germany from heart trouble. He was about 60 and long known for his cool head and scientific approach, earning marks in the Russo Turkish War with a bold attack on a Turkish ironclad.
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Bad Nahuelm
Germany
Rojestvensky
Sea of Japan
Sinovi Petrovittch
Nine-Hour Act Conference Aids Rail Telegrapher Dispute
Washington and railroad officials plan a mediation with Erdmann act board members Knapp and Nell to confer with western railroad executives and the Order of Railway Telegraphers in Chicago on Wednesday July 29. The aim is to adjust the nine hour day controversy affecting telegraphers and labor relations.
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Washington
Shalrman Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commissioner of Labor
Nell
Mediation Board
Order of
Chicago
Niagara Flow Shut Off For Four Days At Falls
Niagara Falls New York sees power tunnel flow halted for four days as workers install a massive bulkhead. Experienced crews enter the tunnel over a mile long to repair damage from six years of ice and water rushes.
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Niagara
Buffadlo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls Power Company
Conference on New Legislation at Warragansett Pier
The conference arranged by the last session of congress opened at the Imperial hotel Monday with National Monetary commission members discussing the nation's financial situation and potential legislation needed to address gaps not covered by existing laws. The eighteen member commission was not fully present.
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Warragansett Pier
Imperial Hotel
National Monetary Commission
Plea for Lower Taxation From Railroads
Railroads urged this year’s tax relief before the executive council arguing decreased earnings justify a lower assessment. Representatives from Rock Island Northwestern Burlington cited losses in early 1908 and questioned accounting of operating expenses vs construction, with Governor Cummins asking for explanations.
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Des Moines
Executive Council
Garrell Wright
Rock Island
J. ©. Davis
Northwestern
Wright
W. W. Baldwin
Burlington
Cummins
Western Union Sued for 898500 Over Incorporation Filing
Des Moines attorney general Byers represents Iowa in Polk county district court against Western Union Telegraph of New York for 596500 claiming the firm conducted business in the state without filed articles of incorporation. The suit includes 160000 filing fee and 100 per day fines for 7895 days of alleged unfiled operation.
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Des Moelnes
Ceneral Byers
Iowa
Polk County
Western Union Telegraph Company of
New York
Threats to Madrid Officials From Unidentified Letters
Four Madrid city officials including Mayor EB Lau baugh and council members Shortman Wilson and Callander received unsigned Black Hand letters warning of destruction to their homes if they did not heed injunctions about joints operating in the city. The correspondence bore a skull and cross bones.
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Boone
Madrid
This County
Eb, Laubaugh
Shortman, Wilson
Callander
Iowa Supreme Court Judge Charles A Bishop Dies
Iowa Supreme Judge Charles A Bishop of the Iowa Supreme Court collapsed in a Waterloo hotel lobby during a State Bar association meeting. He seemed in good health moments earlier and died after pitching forward, with attendants noting his sudden death.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Charles A
Iowa Supreme Court
State Bar Association
Honor Iowa Professor Selected for German Service
Iowa City professor Dr. John Lewis Gillin of sociology and economics at the university has been chosen as one of twelve American university men by the Carnegie foundation to travel to Germany and enter service of the Prussian minister of public instruction.
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Iowa
Iowa City
John Lewis Gillin
Iowa University
Carnegie Foundation
Germany
Iowa Fruit Condition Improves Slightly in July
State horticulturist Wesley Greene reports Iowa fruit condition this July is marginally better than last year but not better than the early months of the year.
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Iowa
Wesley Greene
Hobson Repeats Roosevelt War Talk At Convention
Captain Hobson, speaking from the chautauqua platform in Webster City, claims he heard President Roosevelt say a Japanese exclusion act could lead to a world war with Japan. His remarks nearly disrupted the Democratic gathering as he asserted the president’s stance.
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Webster City
Trobson
Roosevelt
Japan
Hobson
Iowa G. A. R. Appointments
Logan J C Milliman department commander of the Grand Army of the Republic announces appointments for key posts. George A Newman of Cedar Falls named assistant adjutant and quartermaster and chief mustering officer is Colonel H H Reed of Mount Vernon. T R Tyons of Poleda becomes inspector general with Judge Fred O Donnell of Dubuque as judge advocate. Lee Takan of Logan is senior aide and chief of staff. Aides de camp will be announced later.
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Iowa
Logan
J. C. Milliman
Grand Army of the
T Republic Organization
George A. Newman
Cedar Falls
H. H. Reed
Mount Vernon
T. R. Tyrons
Poleda
Fred O'Donnell
Dubuque
Staf
Lee Takan
Iowa news roundup reports multiple fatalities and local developments
A farmer near Downing was killed by lightning while Walter Britt died of heart failure on a Marshall county road. Sioux City railroad veteran John Butterfield found dead in his son’s house. Council Bluffs delays a new YMCA building due to high bids. Wapello voters approve a waterworks contract. A Bnorington road wreck kills Fred Thompson. a ride passenger dies. Davenport Baptist church trims a list of subscribers after pastor’s actions. The Rule family grows to fifteen children in Franklin county. Harrington escapes Guthrie Center jail, recaptured later. Beer consignments seized in Wright county under County Attorney Knapp. Anna Meyers bound over for attempted murder and arson. Gowrie town marshal Tom Nichols shot dead. suspect Carr later recaptured. Clinton state firemen’s tournament includes Gorbert, Sullivan or new duo Paddy and Prince. William Carre pleads guilty to murder of Sheriff Nicholson. Lowa Central Shopmen strike ends with Davis fatally shot by foreman Toler. Schultz anti-pass case filed. writ denied. appeal to supreme court. Eagle Grove building boom. TB exhibit planned at state fair. statewide campaign to fight tuberculosis using state fair outreach. 125,000 yearly fair attendees expected.
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Mahlon Jackson
Downing
Walter L. Britt
Marshalltown
John G. Butterfield
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Wapello
Thayer
Fred Thompson
Thorn
Third Baptist Church
Davenport
John Rule
Franklin County
Harrington
Guthrie Center
Bradford Knapp
Wright County
Anna Meyers
Mr. Pleasant
H. B. Levesay
Tom Nichols
Gowrie
William Carr
Carr
Clinton
Gorbert and Sullivan
Paddy
Prince
William Carre
Thomas Nicholson
Nicholson
Lowa
W. D. Toler
Roundhouse
George W. Davis
Toler
Davis
H. F. Schultz
Ihnois Central
Supreme Court
Storm Lake
C. J. Parker
Buena Vista County
Ghureh
Green County
Eagle Grove
State Board of Control
Iowa
Saved from maternal wrath by a child’s flood prayer
A suburban mother tells of five year old Bobby who turns on both bathtub taps. The stopper traps the water and it rises high, threatening to overflow. He prays to the Lord to stop the water and to send someone who can. His sister calls for help and the plumber arrives, saving him from the slipper.
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Bobby
Cam
Sinter
Itching humor on boy
A Kokomo Indiana mother recounts a severe itching outbreak on her young son that covered his hands and body. She used Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with nightly applications and claims the boy was fully cured in four nights. The notice is dated September 16, 1907.
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Frank Domahue
Fremont St
Kokomo
Ind
Defiance Starch offers thinner application for stiffer fabrics
Maude and Mabelle discuss laundry woes and the need for starch. The ad claims Defiance Starch provides greater strength allowing very thin application, avoiding paste buildup that harms appearance and wear.
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Fabrica
A Difficult Lesson in Whistling Testimony
A musician known for whistling explains a joke on why teaching a pretty girl to whistle is nearly impossible. He says if she is not a wife or sister, once her lips are puckered she looks so temptingly enchanting that the man is drawn to kiss her, leaving her no chance to whistle.
A Favored Fowl Parrot Quips and Witty Exchanges
A Washington Star excerpt shows Miss Miami and Brown debating a parrot's longevity with terms like ornithological and fonges'lived. The dialogue includes quips about why the parrot lives long, and references various brands and sayings from the era.
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Miss Miami
Brown
Erastus Pinkiey
Washington Star
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J. W. Simpson
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