Governors Conference Fails To Forge Permanent Plan
Report from Acton May 15 describes the defeat of a governors coalition led by Governor Folk and Missouri’s governor over forming a permanent national conference. The group preferred informal mutual cooperation with presidential oversight and urged Congress action within state and national jurisdictions.
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Bae
Acton
Combina
Missouri
Preas Wieties
Folk
Saine
Adek
Peotie Cay
Mee
Blanchard
Louisiana
Committee On Secentionn
Re Ee
Legislative
Glenn
United States
Congress
Noel
Roosevelt Conference Sparks Debate on Powers and Resources
The 1908 governors conference adjourned after approving a permanent organization plan, with a five member committee to arrange next year’s meeting. The gathering endorsed a Bryan resolution thanking President Roosevelt and issued a broad declaration on conserving natural resources and federal state balance.
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Osevelt
White House
Willson
Kentucky
Folk
Missouri
Sheldon
Nebraska
Swanson
Vir
Pryan
Cleveland
William J. Bryan
Fragmentary quote on monopolies and perpetual franchises
A garbled line argues that heat and power should not be monopolized by a few generations or bound by perpetual franchises. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or attribution.
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United States of America
Etsaten
usAea
Landa
Endurance Run Sets Off as Cars Readied for 150 Mile Test
The annual endurance run in clear weather drew thirty two entrants with two entries in the shorter Lawrence route. Start is 7 30 AM with 5 50 PM expected finish in Ottawa. Officials include W G Coombe as starter and local dealers Fletcher Cowherd Jr and H E Rockridge among entrants.
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Sas City
W. G. Coombe
Runs and Tours
Club
Countrie
Lyman Reed
Ottawa
Baldwin
Coumbe Healee
Mytown
Lawrence
Fletcher Cowherd, Jr
H. E. Rockridge
W. W. Wen
W. S. Hathaway
Maxwell
Herman Peltzer
Corbin
W. L. Walls
Studebaker
R. C. Greenlease
Thomas
C. V. Mayhugh
M. C. Albertson
Royal Tour
M. C. Nolan
Stevens-Darye
P. T. Campbell
Packard
Elliott H. Jones
Carl J. Simons
Pierce
E. P. Moriarty
Heine Holzhauser
Poperl
Oldsmobil
R. V. Jones
Pennsylvania
G. W. Cunningham
Stanley
S. B. Bell, Jr
Franklin
Joon Benham
Pennay Pr
F. Mensing
Stoddard
Ae Rookbane
White
F. R. Sanborn
D. W. Munger
Peerless
Moriarty
Stevens
Nelson Haynes
Mitchell
H. FE. Rookridge
H. KE. Rockridge
Gossip of society notes and visits across cities
Society items report Miss Christine Evans arriving Monday to visit Miss Adelina Richards and Miss Marian Gage returning from California near May 25. Luncheon at 3110 Independence Ave. and 2230 Calumet Ave. Chicago hosts. Elizabeth and Mary Gentry entertain forty guests. Dance at Country Club postponed to May 22. Birth announced for Millicent Dillon. Various travel and visit notes, including Mr. William Kenefick in Amsterdam and a 25th wedding anniversary at Morton's Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Leon Block with 200 guests and diamond necklace gift. Numerous trips and social visits listed across Kansas City, Chicago, and other cities.
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Morton's Hall
Leon Block
New Arrivals in Men’s Four-in-Hands and Silk Hose
New arrivals showcase men’s four in hand ties in tans and Copenhagen shades. SPECIAL in pure silk hose offered in black and colors at 1.75 quality, 1.25 sale price.
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Copenhagen
New Women's Skirts Arrive In Black and White Stripes
New arrivals in women’s skirts feature a full plaited style with button trimmed fold in black and white stripe and tan check. Attractive and serviceable, the price is five dollars.
Seasonable Jackets at Moderate Prices
The Coat Section highlights jackets for cool evenings and day wear. Stripe Covert and White Serge jackets priced at 7.50. Tan Covert and Black Broadcloth jackets unlined at 5.00.
May Specials Undermuslin Sale Highlights
A May sale ad urges prudent shoppers to save on muslin wear. Nainsook Corset Covers in three lace trimmed styles at 48c, Cambric Skirt 69c, Nainsook Drawers 69c, embroidery trimmed skirts at 2.48, lace edged skirts 3.95, Nainsook Chemise 98c, drawers 1.25, slipover gowns 75c, Gowns with lace and embroidery medallions 3.48.
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Atmost
Emat Seaton
White Henke
Davidson
Wisconsin
Mississippi
Roosevelt
Federal Congress
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
R. Bryan
Someiay
Baers & Ewing
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
John Mitchell
Morrerr
List
Artford
Infa
Hyton
Niey
Christine Evans
Adelina Richards
Marian Gage
California
John Costover
Independence Avenue
Elizabeth
Mary Gentry
Charles Ees
Bernard Shaw
Ajor Hekeen
Ana
Charles T. Hawes
Boston
Dorothy Worrall
New York City
Alice MeIntyre
Minnie Meiintyre
Altadena
Wilson Avenue
Chicago
J. H. Walsh
East Twenty-seventh Street
Martha
Albany, N. Y
William Kenefick
Amstel Hotel
Amsterdam
Holland
Olga Newlon
Chetopa
Kas
Pierre Artigue
Louis Benny
A. J. Stocks
Kansas
A. J. Bulte
E. C. Ganahi
Mobile
Ala
Havana
Cuba
Mrs. R. ~Ellens of
Mrs. L. H. Page
Bertha F. Whiteside
Franklin, Ky
George Robert Martin
Marne
Harriett B. Moussette
Gordon & Koppel Ruins
John Taylor Dry Goods CO
Panama
Bargain Square
Arrow
Donora
Java
New York State
Concord
W. B. Reduso
W. B. Redluso
Simon
Walnut Street
The
Kansas City
Horsford
Ion Main
Tees
Chickering
Armstrong
P. Nelson
Good
Grand Ave
Lillian G. Dic
East Tenth Street
Phone Bell
Jewel Howard Atch
W. F. Smith Jewelry CO
Main St
Dick Wick
Bailey-Reynolds Gas Fixture Co
Matin St
T. C. Cramer
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