Taft Seen as Steady Leader in Midst of Rhetoric
In Youngstown and across the region a chorus supports William Howard Taft. The piece contrasts Taft’s proven governance with Bryan’s platform, praising Taft’s experience in law, judiciary, and executive roles and warning against risky, rapid reforms. It highlights Taft’s administration, judicial picks, and policy record.
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Tammany Hall
Taft
William Howard Taft
Couhief
Bryan
Merey
William H. Taft
Chicago Tailor Harry DeMarkeos Joins Weidling Sanatorium
Harry DeMarkeos of Chicago arrived this morning to take a tailor position at the sanitorium of A. S. Weidling. He is an expert at the work and familiar with the latest eastern styles.
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Harry DeMarkeos
Chicago
A. S. Weidling
DeMarkeos
Saloon Closures Anticipated on Labor Day in Muscatine
Saloons in Muscatine are expected to close on Labor Day under local law, not court action. The rule requires beverage joints to lock up on legal holidays, and Monday is designated as a holiday, prompting the likely dry spell.
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Congress
Taft
Republican Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Congresses
District of Columbia
Beveridge
New York
Muscatine
Law Enforcement League
Keota Stars in Semi-Pro Championship Series opener
The Keota Stars face the Independents at Fair Ground Park in Southeastern Iowa for a semi pro title. Local fast players from Des Moines and Hopkins Brothers alumni join the burgers. First game today at 3:30, second game tomorrow at 8. Labor Day programs schedule both morning and afternoon contests.
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Fair Ground
Independents
Keota Stars
Southeastern Iowa
Keota
Des Moines
Hopkins Brothers
Burgers
Dr Powell to Preach at Local Baptist Church
Rev. T W Powell D D of Chicago will preach at the Baptist church both morning and evening. He is connected with the University of Chicago and is described as a fluent speaker likely to be engaging and instructive.
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T. W. Powell
D. D
Chicago
The
Baptist Church
University of Chicago
Postum praised as safe coffee alternative in reader letter
A Letter praises Postum for stable flavor, absence of caffeine, and health benefits. The writer cites relief from headaches and liver issues after switching from coffee, noting preference for Postum’s consistent taste. The Postum Co. endorses the claim with a connection to The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Secretary of War Reviews the Troops at Fort Riley Camp
Secretary of War Luke M Wright and General Bell led a review at Fort Riley Kansas with five hundred officers present. Company C led by Captain Norton excelled in drills while Major Howell supervised outpost duty. Fort Madison’s Company A was defeated by Company C in a 4 to 3 baseball game as Sandler stymied the opponents.
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Fort Riley
Kan
Luke M. Wright
General Bell
United States
Wright
Washington
U. S
Ft. Riley
Fifty-fourth Regiment
Ivers
Lieut
Luckhardt
Col
Lambert
Blue Army
Co. C
Norton
54Th Regiment
Howell
Fiowell
Fort Madison
Sandler
Police search for girl's assailant in city
Police continue hunt for a man described as 45 to 50 years old, tall and slender with grey-streaked hair and mustache, after an attempted assault on 12 year old Grace Freyermuth on West Eighth near Whicher Street. Surrounding towns have been notified and a country escape is suspected.
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Grace Freyermuth
West Eighth
Whicher Street
Reverend Dettmers Attends Iowa German Congregational Meeting
Fourteen ministers and their wives attended the Iowa Association of German Congregational churches and ministers in Davenport. Rev. C. A. Dettmers of Muscatine preached today on The Pastor as Evangelist in the pulpit. The convention closes tomorrow evening.
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Muscatine
Highland Noble Lodge
Yeoman Hall
Davenport
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Marion
Waterloo
Iowa Association of German Congregational Churches and
C. A. Dettmers
Muscatine Church
Last day to deposit for September interest
Today is the last day to deposit money for September interest. If you plan to take out a savings bank book do it now. A book opened today earns interest for the whole month of September.
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Iowa
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Lberty
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Plymouth Rock
Third Street
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine Lodge
George Bennett
Muscatine Order
A. W. Scott
J. L. Rose
Leonard Timm
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Elma Scott
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
J. K. Tyler
Oph. D
DR. Powell
Will
First Baptist Church
W.G. Block Co
Iowa Ave
Secretary OF War
Luke Wright
Bell AT
Dettmers
Savi Bani
1St Trust and Savings
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J. Carskaddan
S. G. Stein
R. K. Smith
Runyon’s Studio
Dr. Pentzer
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