Taft Sherman Deneen Cannon Pemberton Hollenbeck Burgett Emerson Connelly Flafferty Howell
Through a strange oversight, Clark county omitted governor results from last week’s report. Deneen received 34 votes and Yates 7, with a clear lead for Deneen in the county.
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William Howard Taft
James Schoofcraft Sherman
Charles S. Deneen
Joseph G. Cannon
Stanton C Pemberton
William Hollenbeck
Carl S Burgett
Daniel Emerson
Everett Connelly
John Flafferty
William C Howell
Clark County
Deneen
Yates
Emperor Francis Joseph’s first automobile ride shocks crown
The Austrian emperor Francis Joseph took his first car ride last week and mocked by noting that European crowned heads have little advantage over ordinary American citizens.
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Emperor Francis Joseph of
Austria
Baltimore Sun backs Taft over Bryan in 1908 race
The Baltimore Sun, a leading Maryland newspaper, endorses Taft, arguing the material welfare of the United States would be promoted more by Taft’s election than by Bryan’s.
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Baltimore Sun
Maryland
South
Taft
the Sun
United States
Bryan
Millionaire List Targets Political Opponents
An exchange notes Mr Bryan's list of millionaires Clark Montana Tom Johnson Ohio New Lands Nevada Campau Michigan Nixon New York and Wetmore Missouri. It says the national committee chair will publicize his conferences with these fierce enemies of predatory wealth.
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Clark
Montana
Tom Johnson
Ohio
Newlands
Nevada
Campau
Michigan
Nixon
New York
Wetmore
Missouri
National Committee
Bryan speech praised as GOP sanity and foresight
The St. Louis Globe Democrat summarizes Mr Bryan’s acceptance speech as largely affirming what the Republican party has provided or pledged. It states his attack on the Republicans dissolves into a tribute to their stability and vision.
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Bryan
The
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Republican Party
Bell bets on GOP support after tough primary
In a Crald advertisement, Mr Bell said victory hinges on Republican support. He pins hopes on desertions from Mr Cannon after primary returns showed both garnering 86 percent of their party vote in Clark County. Republicans would back Uncle Joe only if a stronger, influential candidate emerges, possibly with congressional clout.
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Bell
Repubicans
Cannon
Clark County
Uncle Joe
Congress
Bell Opposes Injunctions in Labor Troubles
The advertisement quotes Mr. Bell opposing injunctions in labor disputes and advocating equal rights to all and special privileges to none. It notes most injunctions target preventing railways from operating and questions if courts should stop others from pursuing their vocations.
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Bell
Daneville
Con Sheas
Caleb Powers and Campaigns Highlighted in Brief Notes
Caleb Powers faces questions over a prison escape bid while political figures shift to post primary action. Mr Yates plans a lecture tour with multiple chautauqua engagements ahead.
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Yates
Herald notes compliments on improved appearance
The Herald acknowledges many complimentary remarks about the paper's improved appearance though the enhancements are not yet completed.
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Herald
Davis elected supreme court clerk by 1500 votes
The official tally shows J. Mc Cann Davis, Springfield newspaper correspondent, winning the supreme court clerk post by 1500 votes over Mamer. The Herald favored Davis throughout.
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J. McCann Davis
Springfield
The
Supreme Court
Mamer
Herald
Davis
Springfield corn show promises large prizes for winners
The upcoming Springfield corn show from November 23 to 28 attracts wide interest. The association offers a $200 premium and merchants add prizes, making the boys' prize worth nearly $1000 for the top effort.
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Springfield
Ira Sankey Dies in Brooklyn at Age 68
Renowned evangelist Ira D Sankey, a companion of Dwight Moody who popularized hymns, died Friday in Brooklyn at 68. He had been blind for five years and suffered from multiple diseases caused by overwork.
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Ira D Sankey
Moody
Brooklyn
Shall the people rule becomes Bryan’s new issue
The text notes William Jennings Bryan shifting from anti silver imperialism and government ownership to a more flexible issue. It suggests he aims to choose a topic that can be dodged and avoided, presenting it as a paramount concern for voters.
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Bryan Ha
Dignity and Office Shape Public View of Presidents
The Baltimore Sun notes Americans resist men who overwhelm others with dignity yet show respect for the presidency, avoiding reducing presidents or candidates to mere personal names like Bills, Toms, Dicks, and Harrys.
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Baltimore Sun
Big bidder mill and elevator at Paris closes amid corn price surge
The report notes Paris mill and elevator shut due to high corn prices forcing brewers and distillers to substitute rice. It recalls claims last spring that brewers and distillers created the market for farmers' corn.
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Paris
Question of Bryan’s 1908 votes and public faith in Illinois order
The piece questions where Bryan will gain 1908 votes to offset losses from 1896 and 1900, noting his unchanged positions and past missteps. It cites statements from 1906 London and comments on Populist and Silver Republican waning, then shifts to support for Illinois governor and militia actions to restore order in Springfield.
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St. Louis Globe Democrat
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Atlver
London
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
Mindreader swindles Robinson resident for 450 dollars
William Corbit of Robinson lost 400 dollars to a mindreader posing as Professor H C Belmont who promised spiritualized returns. Belmont and a woman posed as his wife vanished after the deal, leaving the note and a troubled victim to seek help from Sheriff Coulter. The woman later said Belmont had done time in prison.
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William Corbit
Robinson
Minug
Argus
H. C. Belmont
Belmont
Corbit
Villian
Coulter
When Webster Dodged A Sailor Prison Incident
A historic anecdote recalls Daniel Webster as secretary of state handling a Shang hai crisis. The consul general jailed sailors, prompting a letter to Webster who replied with a curt instruction about paper format. The tale contrasts formal diplomacy with blunt coercion.
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Webster
Daniel Webster
Shanghai
Legislative Voters' League Sets Aims In State Campaign
The league says its goal is to unite public spirited voters around a standard not to defeat any candidate. It notes the senate combine was damaged and should be replaced by a cleaner body next winter. Senators Stubblefield and Evans seen as having been defeated in part by the league educational drive.
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League
Senate
Combine
Stubblefield
Evans
Springfield
Cook County
Republican and Democratic county central committees meet today
Both parties in session under the new primary law fixing meeting dates and delegate selection to state congressional and senatorial conventions. Republican list includes Anderson township David Nicol Auburn John Stevens Casey J W Hancock Charles Hill Darwin J H Dickerson Dolson John Ross Douglas M D Lowery Johnson Nate Beeson Marshall prec 1 Kr L Warriner prec 2 B M Davison prec 3 J W Lewis Martinsville prec 1 James Porter prec 2 W A Byram Melrose P F Dodd Orange B R Blankenbeker Parker W G Lee Wabash prec 1 Alex McCoy prec 2 N H Knox Westfield L A Weedon York John W Mitchell.
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Democratic County
Anderson Township
David Nicol
Auburn
John Stevens
Casey
J. W. Hancock
Charles Hill
Darwin
J. H. Dickerson
Dolson
John Ross
Douglas
M. D. Lowery
Johnson
Nate Beeson
Marshall
Kr. L. Warriner
B. M. Davison
J. W .Lewis
Martinsville
James Porter
W. A. Byram
Melrose
P. F. Dodd
Orange
B. R. Blankenbeker
Parker
W. G. Lee
Wabash
Alex McCoy
N. H. Knox
Westfield
L. A. Weedon
York
John
W. Mitchell
Taft Club Formed by Casey Republicans
Casey Republicans organize a Taft club with about 200 members. Dr Ackster elected president, Ralph Brook secretary, Roy Harris assistant secretary, and H W Miller treasurer. Len Small resigns as Republican state central committeeman for the district in line with an agreement with C P Hitch tied to a Yates defeat.
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Casey
Taft Club
Dr. Ackster
Ralph Brook
Roy Harris
H. W. Miller
Len Small
Republican State Central
C. P. Hitch
Yates
Final tallies from late primary show varied results
Chicago Tribune reports late primary results with Deneen 1 2, Hopkins 48 622, Oglesby 40 428, Rose 110 767, McCullough 132 247, McCann Davis 1 482, W L Hippard 1 462.
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Chicago Tribune
Deneen
Hopkins
Oglesby
Rose
McCullough
McCann Davis
W. L. Hippard
Farm for sale in Crawford county oil area
For sale a 6 acre farm in Crawford county in oil territory with a well on the adjoining farm. Contact Preston Osborn at 344 West Union.
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Crawford County
Preston Osborn
West Union
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