Chicago convention opens for Roosevelt third party
Five thousand protesters greet Col Roosevelt as he leaves the station for the Congress Hotel. Delegates flood the national progressive convention with a focus on home rule, a new party platform, and possible running mates while addressing questions on negro delegates and state primaries.
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Florida
Mississippi
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Ohio
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Roosevelt
Coliseum
Senate
Correspondents Amazed by Size of Chicago Convention
Washington reporters compare the Chicago Progressive convention to Taft’s renomination, noting a larger gathering than either major party event. Delegates from 47 of 49 states expected, with Missouri credited for up to 100 delegates, and ongoing calls to order on Monday.
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Chicago
Orchestra Hall
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Taft
Orchestra Mall
Washington
National
Wweo
Dixon
Missouri
Norton
St. Louis
Beveridge Calls for Reform in New Third Party
Ex Senator Beveridge, temporary chairman, attacks the boss system and the two old parties in a Chicago convention speech. He argues for a grass roots party built to meet current needs, promising constructive reform and laws fit for today.
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Beveridge
Chicago
Indiana
The Invisible Government in American Politics
This excerpt condemns the boss system and bipartisan corruption. It portrays a hidden power guiding Democratic and Republican parties, harming the public and enabling bad laws. It argues for constitutional reform, states’ rights, and a righteous, just nation under God.
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Chicago
Progressive Party
Republic
New Steam Pressing Machine Installed in Mitchell
The Wardrobe installs South Dakota’s only steam pressing unit, joining two dry-cleaning machines and a hydro extractor. The setup, aimed at meeting rising demand, enhances the shop’s capabilities and is showcased in the window display. Proprietors are cited as popular and the business reportedly grows rapidly, with exclusive advertising in The Republican.
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South Dakota
Ardrobe
Republican
Mitchell
Advertising campaign underway for corn carnival 1912
The committee behind the coming corn carnival advertises heavily with J M Parry touring the southeastern state to post bills. W A Wheeler hosts a meeting to discuss concessions and space sales with N H Jensen predicting a larger attractions lineup and full street space occupancy. Plans include a potential political day with party speakers and special train service similar to last year.
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J. M. Parry
W. A. Wheeler
N. H. Jensen
W. A.wheeler
Fr. H. Winsor
John Miches
M. W. Patton
L. J. Welch
Storm of trouble and a demon possessed man on the Sea of Galilee
The study compares Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee with a prophesied world ending tempest and the rise of Messiah’s kingdom. It links demons and spiritism to the coming crisis, notes a possessed man spared by Jesus, and warns that the dead do not communicate, only demons.
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Sea of Galilee
Jesus
Babylon
Messiah
Ile
St. Jude
Jude
St. Peter
II Peter ii
Counties Cannot Change Boundaries In South Dakota Plan
Pierre South Dakota The effort to divide Dewey and Ziebach counties plus Armstrong territory into three differently bounded counties is halted by the state attorney general who says petitions show inconsistent boundaries and lack proper verification and that only the legislature can alter county lines. The same official blocks compensation for a state water commissioner and notes taxes on sold state lands depend on completed transfers before annual assessments.
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Armstrong
Davison County
Webert Dies at Home After Parade Day
Alfred A. Webert traveling salesman aged 25 is found dead in bed at 312 West Fifth street by his wife on her return from a circus parade. He suffered a weak heart and apparently lay down when she left. No funeral plans yet. Also noted is Kansas City robbery of ex-bandit Cole Younger at a Chautauqua meeting. Younger, pardoned from Minnesota Stillwater prison, had led the Younger gang.
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Roosevelt
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Dixon Util
Provisional National Committee
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H Chi
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Oreer
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Mississippi
Georgia
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Mr. Webert
Elk Mound
Wisconsin
Jenne-Semple-Hill Company
Minneapolis
Kansas City
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Younger Brothers
Electric Bitters Prove Effective for Suffering Man
Victims endure stomach liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite back ache nervousness headache and fatigue. T. D. Peebles of Henry Tennessee reports relief after using six bottles of Electric Bitters.
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T. D. Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Remedy of Great Value Now Offered at Diehl and Brown
Advertisement touts a stomach remedy that improves strength and appetite from the first dose. It claims universal help and urges readers to try it, priced at 50 cents at Diehl & Brown.
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Diehl & Brown
Milwaukee Railroad Advances Gravel Work Between Canton and Mt Vernon
The Milwaukee line from Canton to Chamberlain is being gravelled with Hudson gravel. The project aims to extend west until grain crop transport demands halt work, likely in about two weeks. Gravel unloading uses a novel auto dump system. crew of six handles the train.
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Milwaukee Railroad
Canton
Chamberlain
Hudson
Betts
Mt. Vernon
Recital by Jules LeDuce pupils at K C hall
A large audience attended the Third Recital by pupils of Jules R LeDuce with the Majestic orchestra. The program featured Vivaldi, Chopin, Schubert and other works performed by Edna Radabaugh Gladys Radabaugh Alma Evans Marie Mylan and several Watkins and Mitler students under LeDuce's direction.
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Jules R. LeDuce
Majestic
LeDuce
Maid
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Spontini
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Gladys Radabaugh
Texas
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Greenwald
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Shubert
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Vera Montgomery
Chopin
Chaminade
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Dorothy Mitler
Swart Lester Bowen
Sophie Johansen
Ducell
Anna Werle
Karganoff
Mary Watkins
Bright Eyes
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Archestis
G. Sie
Wallace Shimke
J. Jacobson
Abe Koolish
Prentice Watkins
Jules’ R. LeDuce
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