Taft vetoes army bill amid staff upgrade dispute
A public clash over bids for the sheriff's residence arises as Taft vetoes the army appropriation bill. The president objects to a provision that would replace Maj. Gen. Leonard A. Wood as chief of staff next March, prompting questions about the contract process and political influence. In other news the interstate commerce commission rules oil pipelines are common carriers and orders major lines to file rate schedules by September 1.
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Leonard A. Wood
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roosev elt strength in primaries shows mixed results
Tense Chicago scene as Taft and Roosevelt factions clash over delegates. Roosevelt trails in several states with low percentages compared with four years ago, while Taft accuses Roosevelt supporters of bribery as delegations battle for control of the convention.
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Hurrah for the Nominee and Republican Loyalty
A public political note urges unity after primaries, stressing loyalty to the party winner and the national convention. It argues Republicans should unite with the victor to secure success at the election, regardless of prior support for Roosevelt Taft or minor candidates.
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Taft
National “Convention
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St Louis Globe Democrat
Roosevelt
Catherine “Waugh McCullough
Baltimore
Census Bulletin Reveals Voting Age and Primary Shortfalls
A census bulletin reports 26 999 151 citizens of voting age in the United States and possessions. It notes many are ineligible or fail to vote, cites 1908 presidential vote totals, and highlights women’s growing enfranchisement and primary anxiety shaping the 1912 political scene.
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United States
Wales
Oregon
Children and Horses in a Prairie District History
A condensed bulletin from the Illinois Bankers Association notes farmers forming a company to improve horse stock. They spent a thousand dollars on an imported animal and hired a caretaker at five dollars a month. Three members served on the district school board, with duties including selecting teachers, though the text shows garbled details about a hired teacher.
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Illinois Bankers’ Association
Eheal
If It Should Go To The House
A discussion notes that a Republican split could produce no majority in the electoral college, sending the choice to the House of Representatives where each state casts one vote. The scenario is considered highly unlikely in the current case.
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Jefferson
Burr
John Quincy Adams
House of Representatives
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Wide selection millinery and ready to wear sale
A large millinery sale offers children hats trimmed in flowers at 50c and women hats from 1 to 7.50. Dresses and suits reduced. 20 percent off wash and linen dresses. Shoes for men women and children featured along with boys wash suits and hats on sale.
Farm for Sale Near West Union Iowa
80 acre farm of Preston Osborn, deceased, located about 11 1/2 miles south and west of West Union offered for sale. Interested parties may address Ira H Osborn at 2143 Sycamore St Terre Haute for details.
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Preston Osborn
West Union
Ira H. Osborn
Sycamore St
Terre Haute
Ambitious Man Chases Bigger Goals
A man satisfied with one achievement seeks a larger aim, illustrating escalating ambition and the drive for greater success.
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