Taft vote projections and party tallies in 1916 race
The article recounts taft campaign calculations by Raymond Patterson, noting Taft’s projected first ballot votes, strategists’ views on Iowa delegation influence, and Wisconsin support. It describes a manager’s confident tally and observations on the candidate’s appeal and political maneuvering.
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Ellis
Raymond Patterson
Chicago Tribune
Milwaukee
Senator la Follette
Congress
Alaska
Taft
Alabama
Arizona
Welch
Vorys
Iowa
Mr. Vorys
Wisconsin
Institutes for Wisconsin towns urged by Supt McKerrow
Madison superintendent Geo McKerrow invites farmers and business leaders to apply for winter 1908-09 institutes. Any town in farming districts with a suitable hall may qualify. Send for an application blank and information letter. address to Geo McKerrow, Supt., Madison, Wis.
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Geo. McKerrow
Madison
Wisconsin
Madison, Wis
There Will Be Money Enough In The World Quote
A pithy assertion on wealth and usefulness suggesting abundance beyond practical value. The remark implies money loses meaning when no one needs it or can use it.
President Roosevelt urged action on river improvements
A circular from L. B. Boswell of the Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association urges conventions to pass resolutions demanding federal action on navigable waterways. It notes Roosevelt's reappointment of river commission members, calls for unified advocacy at political conventions, and stresses conserving natural resources and securing prompt, practical plans for river and harbor improvements along the upper Mississippi. The next association meeting is in Clinton in October.
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L. B. Boswell
Quincy
Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association
W. A. Anderson
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Congress
Boswell
Inland Water Ways Commission
Roosevelt
Gen. McKenzie
Theo. E. Burton
Wm. B. Allison
Joseph E. Ransdell
Friends of Waterway Improvement
United States
Mississippi River
Mississippi Valley
Upper
Upper Valley
White House
Washington
Rooseevlt
Favorite Sons Robt La Follette
A historical profile recounts Robert La Follette’s rise from house campaigns to Wisconsin governor and U.S. senator. It notes reform efforts against railroads and corporations, key laws he helped pass, battles with allies and foes, and a famous 18 hour filibuster against the Aldrich currency bill.
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House
Wisconsin
la Follette
United States Senate
Joseph B. Quarles
Rockefeller
Morgan
Ryan
New York
Senate
Old Guard
Congress
Aldrich-Vreeland
Gunness Farm Views At The La Crosse Tonight
Twelve views of the Gunness Farm of LaPorte Indiana were received by the Vandyke Eaton Co today and will be shown by the electric picture machine between acts at the La Crosse theatre tonight and Saturday afternoon and night.
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Gunness
LaPorte
Indiana
Vandyke & Eaton Co
Electric Picture Machine
la Crosse Theatre
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Rome
ED. Pinaud
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Robt
Standard Oil Company
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
S.S.S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
U. S
Langdon-Boyd Packing
Gunness Farm
Theatre Tonight
Westby Bros
Cravenettes
Cravenette Coats
McKibbon
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