Popcorn Man Struggles to Make Ends Meet in Street Trade
A street vendor named Pete, selling popcorn from a wagon, laments slim sales in America. He notes high costs for butter and gasoline, competition from many wagons, and a wary public. A passing scene includes a mother with a child and a man named Charlie Meyer advocating for Pete’s business. The Sun crew observes cries of scarcity and wary customers as Pete hopes to cover expenses.
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Corrigan considers career move urged by union action
Corrigan, a sargeant turned possible lawyer, weighs a promotion change after receiving praise from the Bartenders' union for advising nonunion saloons on a holiday. He recalls union guidance that kept patrons out of saloons, noting police could not intervene and the plan proved highly effective.
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Bartenders’ Union
Political realignments govern New York in 1908 campaigns
The piece surveys New York state politics as the presidential race nears, noting factional realignments after primaries. It highlights McCarren and Murphy’s dispute, Tammany Hall’s continued strength in Manhattan, Parker’s national prospects, and potential state nominees like Edward M. Grout, John B. Stanchfield, and William Travers Jerome amid fevered maneuvering for the gubernatorial and presidential contests.
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Edward M. Grout
John B. Stanchfield
Odell
William Travera Jerome
Tampalen
Jerome
Jay
Tis
Mumeral
Odell Seen Aiming For Third Term In New York State
The text outlines strong support for Odell seeking a third term, with Democratic papers pushing the idea and critics accusing him of stock ties to a shipbuilding firm. It notes Elhu Root’s reluctance to head the GOP ticket, signaling a contested convention. Timothy Woldruff seeks influence for the Saratoga nomination, while Tom Taggart and Cortelyou navigate factionalism and public positions.
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United States Shipbuilding Company
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Wall-st
Timothy Woldruff
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
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Saretoga
Tom Taggart
New York
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Cortelyou
Three Colors Dominate New Season Fashion Show
New York reports three hues onion leather and copper set the palette for the coming season. A fashion show by the International Society of Dressmakers in Madison SquareGarden highlights daring silhouettes a basque back velvet skirts and tulle ensembles. Agnes presents a notable model reviving old style casinere with white and blue velvet touches as speakers cover fabrics and Paris fashions.
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Nail
Raul
Colter
Agnes
Casinere
Harriet Faves
CL. Waltney
A. W. Grean
Paris
Hebrew Dance by Howe and Scott at the Grand
The real creators of the Hebrew dance, Howe and Scott, headline at the Grand this week. They perform the Hebrew wedding dance with original routines that never fail to amuse. The pair has a nine year partnership in vaudeville, with a recent shift to the western stage.
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Scott
Mowe
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Ed Hanford
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