English views on American influx into Canada and looming annexation fears
An English writer warns that Americans are expanding into Canada shaping a shared land mass. He notes American energy and “Americanism” replacing British influence, with fences and borders breaking down. An American, John Mitchell, influenced Saskatchewan coal strikes more than Canadian bodies, stirring imperial pride concerns.
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British Northwest
London
United Kingdom
United States
Canada
John Mitchell
Saskatchewan
Canadian Arbitration Board
Indianapolis
U. S.A
Sherman a Veterans of Public Life Shown in Bid for VP
An eastern political writer notes James Sherman as a long time public figure. He praises Sherman as a lawyer banker manufacturer and former Utica mayor who served in Congress for ten terms and chaired the Republican congressional committee in 1906.
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James 8. Sherman
Sherman
Utica
N. Y
New York
Congress
Republican Congressional’ Committee
Cardinal Logue Opposes Divorce After U S Visit
The cardinal warns divorce weakens the home and blights the nation urging simple living. He cites Mount Vernon as a model and critiques modern wealth and pretension as erosion of fundamental values.
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Mount Vernon
Taft and Sherman Chosen for Republican Ticket
The national Republican convention in Chicago selected William H. Taft of Ohio for president with James S. Sherman of New York as vice president. Taft is praised for aligning with Roosevelt policies and international experience, while Sherman is lauded for unity on the ticket. Cannon commends both, noting Taft's broad, judicial mind.
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William H. Taft
Ohio
James S. Sherman
New York
Chicago
United States
Taft
Roosevelt
Sherman
Timothy Woodruff
Joe Cannon
Illinois
Cannon
Willian H. Taft
Cummins
Iowa
Bryan alters ground as Democrats attack Republicans
The piece notes Democratic leader Bryan criticizing parts of the Republican platform and touts his Denver program. It argues he must craft a platform reflecting wise, balanced statements. It suggests even with such care Bryan may not secure enough votes to win the presidency. It contrasts theory with action.
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Bryan
Denver
Brayn
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
United States
Growth of a Nation Shows Four Years of Prosperity
The Omaha Bee summarizes four years of Republican prosperity under Roosevelt and the United States growth from 1903 to 1907. It cites population gains, farm value rises, industrial expansion, rail mileage, exports, cotton use, and resource shares, with a note that Republican policy aided development. It also critiques Democrats over the Chicago convention and Bryan’s repeated candidacy.
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Redfield
Crawford
United States Senate
White House
Republian
Omaha Bee
Republican Party
United States
America
Burrows
Chicago
Roosevelt
Washington
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Frickai County
Cardinal Logue
Washington Post
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Mitchell South Dak
H. D. Butterfield
Dewitt
Kioney
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