Taft's ascent and Roosevelt clash reshape U.S. leadership
In 1907 Theodore Roosevelt faced a choice between Elihu Root and William H. Taft for his successor. Taft's family urged him toward candidacy while Roosevelt backed him amid a turbulent tariff debate. Taft's presidency and later tenure as chief justice defined a cautious, liberal constitutional approach.
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William H. Taft
California
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Louise Torrey Taft
Washington
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Ohio
Chicago
White House
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United States Steel Corp
New Mexico
Arizona
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Bull Moose
Utah
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Philippine Islands
Supreme Court
Harding
New Zealand Seeks Bigger Sheep Flocks With Imported Breeds
Agriculture Minister Douglas J. Carter announces import plans for 1973 to boost fertility, prioritizing the Finnish Landrace for its record litter size. New Zealand, with 60 million sheep and 3 million people, aims to increase fertility through cross-breeding of existing flocks.
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New Zealand
No More Darkness In Woman's Life Theme
Dear Ann Landers shares a reader story of a widow who finds renewed romance with a younger artist then a man her age, crediting a dim hallway light for awakening desire and self worth. The letter frames aging, sexuality, and autonomy in a midcentury column voice.
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Montello
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Tribune
Watertown
Ann
Daily Reader
Heloise tips shorten wax to lift crayon stains
A reader shares a method to remove crayon wax from fabrics using plain kitchen shortening rubbed into the stain, then detergent, a brush, and normal washing. If any dye remains, unchloriated bleach tested on hidden spots may help, with dry cleaning solvent as alternative.
Horse Heights Measured in Hands From Ground to Withers
The yardstick for horse height is hands measured from ground to the withers. One hand equals four inches, based on the width of a man’s hand.
Super-Careful Player Collects Dividends By 5
West leads a singleton heart against six diamonds in a bridge deal. Declarer misplays by not cashing A K of spades first, missing a line that could force the slam. Emphasizes that precise analysis and timing can secure or miss contract outcomes.
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Declarer
Dummy
East
South
Middletown Resolves Immediate Eminent Domain for Renewal
The City Commission of Middletown Ohio adopts emergency resolution 4159 to appropriate fee simple interest in the east forty five feet of lot 110 for urban renewal of the downtown core under plan NDP Ohio A-3-1. Immediate possession is authorized with notice to owners and interested parties, effective upon adoption and publication.
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Department OF Parks and Recreation
Middletown
Butler County
Ohio
Ember
General Fund, of Parks & Recreation
Acct
City of
City Commission
NDP Ohio
Director of Community Development
Butler
State of
C. Dudley Inwood
Ohio Woman Nominated for SBA Clerical Employee Award
A Columbus Ohio woman Jean W Richmond is among six nationwide nominees for the Small Business Administration clerical employee of the year award. The SBA will announce the winner at a ceremony on September 21 in Washington.
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Columbus, Ohio
Small Business Administration
SBA
Jean W. Richmond
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