Roosevelt predicted to win largest presidential vote ever
Historical notes record Walter Wellman predicting Theodore Roosevelt would achieve the greatest popular vote for a president in the coming election. The item also touches on postmaster general changes, party conventions, and a meat trust probe led by Secretary Cornelius. It covers local corruption in a Story County teachers scam, flood height claims in Peoria, and a management change at the Peoria Daily-Star.
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Walter Wellman
Theodore Roocavelt
Walter
Story County
Towa
Scomaria
Ames
Roosevelt's reinforced resolve praised by Wellman
Walter Wellman offers high praise for President Roosevelt noting a transformed calm disciplined leader. He credits careful self appraisal and deliberate self control shaping a more measured approach to duties, aligning conduct with the gravity of the presidency despite ongoing success and fortune.
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Roosevelt
Walter Wellman
Washington
White House
Gisanter
Anecesa
River voyage ends safely after violent storm and capsizing
Last Thursday in Lacon a high water windstorm capsized a river rowboat carrying 14 passengers and supplies. The craft lurched amid waves, but the boat steadied and crossed the river with all aboard, though a panic formed briefly. Passengers included Mr McBeare of Thompa Clark Peoria and the Grievec family, who abandoned a Peoria visit. A late evening rate storm followed, marking one of the town’s worst travel days.
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Lacon
Chicago Mail
Lecon Journal
Mr McBeare
Thompa & Clark
W C T U Convention Report in March County
The WW C T U convention met in Marchyll county at Wenons with morning and afternoon sessions well attended. The M E church auditorium filled both evenings as local members and honor dinocto president Mico Brehm of Chicago spoke on alcohol and inspiration. A closing meeting featured county residents and diverse discussions in a brisk, engaged atmosphere.
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Marchyll County
Wenons
Maren
Ware
M. E
Rai
Mico Brehm
Chicago
Bichan
Simplicity The Keynote Of Highest Culture
A Henry Woman's club talk urges simplicity as the high form of culture. The speaker compares unseen, gradual spring beauty and the quiet, unnoticed good deeds that enrich life. She warns against overbearing displays and notes how small, consistent acts create lasting impact.
Dark Rour Poetry Clipping From Town Chronicle
The clipping presents a touching poem by the venerated Mrs Beasie of Townceod, handed in by her daughter Mrs Royal Olmoted. It reflects on death and memory, urging loved ones to cherish brightness in the dead’s memory, and to avoid memorial stones. The verse laments ships and shores, memory’s imprint, and the hope that love endures in the heart.
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Beasie
Mra
Royal Olmoted
Earth
Siemory
Easter Greeting Poem By Samuel Parker
Samuel Parker mails a folder with a license and an original poem titled Easter Greeting. It portrays the Easter tomb, angels, and the message that Christ has risen. The piece closes with a note from Chicago and a date in April.
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Edtiors and
Pdelineeeo
Ome
Cccecone Seo
Department of Commerce
Cornelyou
Unicago
Condiga
Postal Department
Willerm
Congress
Cannon Register
Crown
Peoria
Nitots
Peorie
Sterth
Pedria Daily
Mon“gay
Poghuaanter
Stara ‘News Buustneos
Mg Atu Fo
Basflica Msn
Compiemman GiafPo
Irom
Simmons
Melick
Treza
Frechota
Henry Woman's Eat
Sadie Albertson
Milo
Wilsana
Qantas
Samuel Parker
Enoterlin
Ribes
Orient
Christ
Jos
South Adams
McCall's Patterns
Peoria, Ile
Rere de Chine
Petticoat Department
Ladies Underwear Department
Oizen
Paracada
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