Bryan’s political evolution noted by Kansas City Star
The Kansas City Star reviews William Jennings Bryan's shift from rigid wartime posture to flexible, conciliatory politics. It cites his willingness to court diverse voters, avoid direct faction clashes, and seek broad support, including outreach to Black voters over the Brownsville case. It questions whether Denver’s conventions may offset Chicago’s past omissions.
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William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
The
Kansas City Star
Convention
Paker
Parker
Gov. Johnson
Judge Gray
Bolter
White House
Cleveland
Megro
Brownsville
Chicago
Denver
Democratic Convention Pays Tribute to Grover Cleveland in Denver
Denver delegates read resolutions on former president Grover Cleveland and adjourned in his memory. Leaders from Bryan democracy resisted Parker’s initial Cleveland resolution, sparking pretext wrangling before a conciliatory settlement via Omaha delegate I R Dane’s proposal and Parker’s resolutions.
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Denver
Grover Cleveland
Parker
Cleveland
Bryan
Nebraska
I. R. Dane
Omaha
Friendly stance softens rhetoric toward Cleveland and Bryan
A measured tone avoids portraying any remark about Mr. Cleveland as insulting to Mr. Bryan, signaling a conciliatory approach in the discussion and a desire for amiable exchange between the two figures.
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Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Tickets of Three Parties For County Election
The piece lists Republican, Democratic, and Prohibition candidates for county offices including senator representatives treasurer auditor register of deeds clerk of courts superintendent of schools sheriff coroner and commissioner second district. It also notes a local illness story praising Mr Goetzki and community sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Johnston
C. F. Drake
George Helgerson
Luther Plotner
Geo. H. Miner
Henry B. Anderson
Brady
Sheridan Cattrell
Clarence L. Pine
Joseph Koch
James A. Grady
Lawrence H. Carlson
Catherine Craig
H. C. Green
W. E. Crane
John Schoenfelder
Prohibition
Jos. K. Johnson
Raymond Wittstruck
Daniel Fidroeff
O. G. Pine
Thos. J. Smart
J. W. Beddoes
J. Sykes Wil
Surgeon Removes Remarkable Kidney Stone in Mitchell
Dr E E King operated Sunday to save Carl Goetzki who suffered kidney trouble. He removed a stone weighing six ounces from the kidney after draining a pint of pus. Dr C A Bower assisted and King reported the patient in very hopeful condition this morning.
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E. E. King
Carl Goetzki
Mitchell
Goetzki
King
C. A. Bower
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Ad Promises Quick Cure
An advertisement claims Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cure sleeplessness headaches and nervous dyspepsia and warn readers to check the box signature. It lists 50 cents at dealers or via Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY and includes a testimonial from Mrs C G Heckenlively of Angola Indiana. For sale by Scallin Bros.
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A. W. Chase
M. D
Need for Drainage Law Readiness in South Dakota
Frank Weller of Mitchell argues the 1907 South Dakota drainage act aids public health and welfare. He urges township meetings to read the law and discuss practical drainage methods for low highway points and farms, noting a copy is at the county auditor for public inspection.
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Republican
South Dakota
Frank Weller
Mitchell, S. D
New Plant Might Replace Alfalfa, Says Prof Jones
Prof J Wilkes Jones of Iowa State University hints at a newly observed forage plant similar to alfalfa after watching a moving picture scene. A farmer in Russia is shown feeding cattle this plant, prompting Jones to seek identification through American consuls abroad.
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Amesia
J. Wilkes Jones
Iowa Agricultural College
American Foods
Secretary of Anticulture
L’rof. Jones
Prof. Jones
C. W. Martin
Oman
United States
Martin
Russia
Jons
Postal Reforms Needed in Indianapolis News
The piece argues against high earthwide postage costs and underutilized postal facilities for moderate weight packages. It predicts future improvement and links facility expansion to wealth and intelligence gains while condemning trade barriers. A Scotch Sunday school anecdote ends with a girl’s quip about the afterlife and money.
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Indianapolis
New Zealand
Ethan Celebrates July 4 With Parades and Prizes
A large crowd gathered in Ethan from July 1 to 4 for a street parade with prize winning millinery by Mesdames Rosen quest and Nesson. Drake’s float promoted ducks for water and land. Oathout and Davis from Alexandria visited and displayed a piano in the parade. Local groups raised funds for charity. Prosper beat Ethan 5 to 2 in a July 4 ball game.
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Ethan
Charlie Coyne
Duck McDonald
Celebate
Alexandria
L. A. Oathout
Ladies Aid Society
MM. EK. Church
Epworth League
J. L. Donahuve
Ethan Enterprise
S. C. Oathout
West Side
Vermillion
Prosper Boys
Asa Dodd
Fred Sheahan
Della Sheahan
Ethan Community News Roundup Reflects Moves and Travel
Mrs. R Gammill visits Mitchell to see daughter Mrs Albert Sheabane. August Fosterman returns home from Verdigree Neb farming life too strenuous. Parkston game sees Ethan lose 14 to 6 with Henry Evans pitching and George Weiland catching. Over 90 Ethan residents buy tickets to Ringlings circus in Mitchell.
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Ethan
Mitchell
Canada
Will Emery
Workston
Charles Donk
Con. Schurz
Donk
Stopfer
Andrew Holen
Bodry
Joe
Weepie
Ed. Cook
Parkston
Parkston Boys
Henry Evans
George Weiland
Ringlings Circus
Weather and social notes from Loomis July gathering
Loomis reports visits from Nebraska and Mitchell relatives including Miss Nellie Dunning,Zof Parker and Jane Smith. A July weather forecast by Rev. Dr. Sicks predicts repeated storm periods, rain and winds through mid to late July with periods of heat and cooler spells and possible earthquakes noted.
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Loomis
Harry Newhither
Nebraska
Nellie Dunning
Zof Parker
Edward Watkins
Geo. Kessler
Sioux Falls
D. A. Burrows
O. L. Branson
L. J. Welch
Mitchell
Letcher
Jane Smith
G. A. Johnston
Wm. Pops
Lew Merriman
Wisconsin
Chloe Barrows
Mable
Community News From Loomis July Fourth Celebration
The town reported a large crowd at John Taylor's grove on the Fourth with three ball games and various races. Edward Watkins suffered losses as three horses were killed in a fight, while Clay Young planned to open a blacksmith shop next Monday after over two years of work. The railroad began an 8 inch well at Loomis to supply engine water.
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Gome
Edward Watkins
Watkins
John Taylor
Loomis West Line
Taylor
Clay Young
Mr. Young
Loomis
Notice of foreclosure sale in Davison County South Dakota
By special execution from the Circuit Court of the Fourth Judicial Circuit South Dakota in the case W M Smith v Michael Foley the mortgage for 3654 75 with interest and costs was foreclosed real estate described as northeast quarter section 7 township 103 range 60 west will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the front door of the Mitchell court house on Tuesday August 4 1908 at 10 am H C Cook sheriff of Davison county and Preston Hannett attorneys for plaintiff advertise notice of sale.
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Mary L. Farrell
John L. Parrell
Helen J. Farrell
Davison County
South Dakota
Mary Farrell
J. M. Newell
First National Bank
Mt. Vernon
Guardian
Circuit Court of
Fourth Judical Circuit
County of
Davison
Wm. M. Smith
Michael Foley
Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Circuit
A. D
Mitchell
Mitchells
H. C. Cook
South Daota
Preston & Hannett
Weather Outlook Sees Heat Backed by July End
A seismic period of five to seven days centers on July 28 with a likely heat spike. Indicators point to a break in the heat after a few days of calmer, more pleasant weather as July transitions to August.
Oratory Drawback in Presidential Runs
Boston Globe notes that great orators often falter as presidential candidates. Webster, Clay, Douglas and Blaine inspired crowds by speech, while Greely impressed voters with talk but failed to win. Tilden relied on writing, and Grant, once silent, learned to speak well, his Garfield aid a clear example.
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Boston Globe
Webster
Clay
Douglas
Blaine
Horace Greely
Tilden
Free Soil
Grant
Garfield
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Albert Klotz
Carl
Scallin Bros
Ticiia
Marin Gleason
Warney West
Wis
Rev. E. M. Keeler
Inl R. Hicks
St Louis
Ir. R. Sicks
St. Louis
Northwest
Winter Bros
American Tent & Awning Co
Wash
Ave
Minneapolis
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