Independence party rises with Hearst influence in 1912 race
The Independence party gathers a nationwide convention in Chicago nominating Thomas L Hisgen of Massachusetts for president and John Temple Graves of Georgia for vice president. The piece tracesHearst’s role in founding the party and its aim to topple Democratic Bryan while courting a later top ticket for Hearst. It details Hisgen’s axle grease business and Graves’s long journalistic career and radical southern stance.
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Robertus Love
Chicago
Independence Party
Thomas L .Hisgen
Massachusetts
John Temple Graves
Georgia
United States
Hearst Party
William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Bia
Hearst
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Los Angeles
William BR. Hearst
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Graves
Chattanooga
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Gravey
Theodore Roosevelt
New York American
Independence League
Mr. Teaxst
Democratic Novaluation
St. Logis
Democracy
Afr
New National Party
Matster
Etligen
Hves
Springfickt
Mass
Standard Old Company
Hiegen
Springfeld
Four Brothers Old Company
Albany
Germany
Witten
Garth
Rockefeller
Ll Octopus
Standard Ol
Standard Oil
Springfield
Hisgen Oil
Hisgen
Consid
John Teaple Graves
Independence
Daily Union
Jacksonville
Fla
Atlanta Journal
Fiorida
New England
Independence Party Platform Demands Expand Reforms
The platform calls for direct nominations and initiative referendums, no injunctions in labor cases, jury trials in contempt, removal of farmer and worker groups from Sherman Act duties, anti blacklisting, worker protections, railroad inspections, government payrolls and finance via a central bank, tariff reform, government ownership of railroads and telegraphs, postal reforms, better roads, statehood for Arizona and New Mexico, postal censorship review, avoidance of fake farm futures, a national health bureau, limits on cheap labor, stronger navy, inland waterway expansion, and popular election of U S senators and judges with a graduated income tax.
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Electiona
Department of Labor
Friénds of the People
Statehood
Arizona
New Mexico
National Health Bureau
United States
Conan Doyle on Dorando and Hayes in London Marathon
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle reviews the London Olympic marathon finish, praising Hayes’s victory and Dorando Illyrian struggle. He lauds American athletes for symmetry and grace, noting Dorando’s exhaustion and Hayes’s determined finish amid dramatic drama and sportsmanship.
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Conan Doyle
Hayes
Dorando
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
London
Sir Conan Doyle
John J.hayes
Conan
Huge Winter Hat to Dominate Next November Parade
The article notes a forthcoming procession feature with oversized winter hats as a prominent display. It emphasizes the hat will be large, costly, and a defining element of the upcoming event, highlighting novelty and spectacle.
Gates to Build Finest Golf Links World Wide at Port Arthur
Millionaire John W Gates plans a 750 acre golf complex at Port Arthur Texas with a 1 000 000 project cost including a 100 000 clubhouse and 190 000 land value. Also noted are boxing bout terms between Joe Gans and Bat Nelson and Washington club sales of Falkenburg and Altizer to Cleveland for 10 000.
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John W. Gates
Joe Gans
Colma
Cal
Gans
Nelson
Eddie Smith
Crullers
Ggbtern
Joner
Tex Rickard
Bly, Nee
Ritiroads
Jim Coffroth
Port Arthur
Tex
Gates
Europe
Base Ball Scores and Club Standings Report
Meant of games yesterday in the American and National Leagues with scores from St Louis New York and Boston plus a Tri State League update. Standings show Detroit and Boston leading their divisions while Philadelphia Chicago and Brooklyn chase top spots with several rain affected games noted.
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Yeaterday
Bt. Louis
New York
Batterson
Howell
Spencer
Kidiaveland Clevewath
Cleveland
Ralkentore
Ington
I Battarles Clarke
Npahnnob
Kehoe
Boston
Crigor
Detroit
Athletic
Bt.Louis
Fxs Cleveld
Wauhm
Chicago
SGL/N. York
National Ween
Philadelphia
Etteago
Bparks
Doan
Lundgren
Phliadethia
Batterloe—Foxen
Doolin
Roulch
Moran
Cincinnati
Bspade
Schiot
McGinnity
Amos
Brognahan
Brooklyn
St. Louia
Hatterton
Chica
SBS Brookln
Pollada
Louin
Indigestion Cure Recommendation From Urumaquin Resident
Bir A Rebinson of Urumaquin Ontario touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best remedy for indigestion and constipation. He claims they are effective, easy to take, and pleasant, with a 25 cent price and free samples at Pearre's Modern Pharmacy.
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A. Rebinson
Urumaquin
Ontario
Chamberlain
Ramples
Pearre
Questioning Chickens and a Rowing Championship Clue
In a classroom a teacher asks pupils for a wonderful fact about chickens and a student replies with a quip about hatching. Separately the National Association of Amateur Cabinet holds its 36th annual championship regatta on Aug. 14–15 on the Connecticut River at Springfield under the Connecticut Valley Amateur Rowing Association.
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Beoth Boya
Bio
National Association of Amateur Carbinet
Amnual Chaimpionship
Cegatta
Connecticut River
Speingfeld
Man
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Henry W. Grady
New South
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Calhoun
Abbeville
South Carolina
Willington Church
Abbeville County
Genera
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Katherine Calhoun
William Calhoun
University of Georgia
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Atlanta News
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Who's Who
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Review OF Sport
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Batting Nelson
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