Timber of Presidential Scale Used for Platforms
Enough presidential timber went to waste to build several platforms larger and stronger than those constructed.
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Newspaper
Norfolk Weekly News Journal
Location
Norfolk, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
Roosevelt Names National Reserve Memorial
President Roosevelt has named a national reserve for ex President Cleveland. A memorial will be lasting. Dr. Draper, U S commissioner of education, says it is a mistake to tell a child he can be president, and many eminent citizens agree.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland
Draper
United States
War on the white plague spans history’s bloodied battles
A sweeping note on the long fight against tuberculosis describes it as a historic battle with many notable figures joining the cause and enduring bloodshed in the struggle for humanity.
Evangelist backs desertion for spiritual gain in marriage
A New York evangelist argues it is wise for a wife to desert her husband to seek spiritual insight and heaven, implying husbands would choose the opposite path. The piece lauds Governor Hughes for accepting renomination and predicts he will win by a large majority.
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New York
Hughes
London hides extermination campaign against city cats
London officials report a campaign to destroy the many cats that infest the city becoming an intolerable nuisance. The text notes a superstition against killing cats delaying action and mentions a political kerfuffle involving William Hearst and Mayor McClellan’s 1905 mayoralty race, citing a $200,000 cost and years of uncertainty.
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London
Hig
McClellan
New York
William Hearst
West Virginia Drops to Third in Coal Output
Official reports show West Virginia slips to third as Illinois regains the second spot once held by the state in 1906. The shift marks Illinois reclaiming a national coal production ranking, with West Virginia no longer in second place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
London papers claim princess elopes with automobile agent
Surprising London headlines say a princess eloped with an automobile man amid a shift back to coachmen as old figures and new partners rise in public attention.
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London
Texans Send Tryan Watermelon In Mock Election Cheer
A playful note imagines Tryan receiving a watermelon with seeds representing electoral votes while references to William J. suggest gag imagery of political contests. The passage also mocks Britain’s fair play and claims Olympic games like ping pong and croquet tarnish the list, implying English physical decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryan
William J
New Labor Park Nears Formal Dedication In Indianapolis
The thirty acre park by the Indianapolis labor organization will be formally dedicated on Labor Day. It features a pavilion forty by one hundred feet for meetings dances and roller skating and promises to be one of the citys most beautiful parks with many other attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Labor Organization
Gompers Appeals to Labor Voters Over Platform
The article reports Samuel Gompers urging unionists to vote for labor over party after threatening actions if the Republican platform was not aligned with his views. It describes his plea as a humiliating confession that he cannot deliver the labor vote.
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Gompers
Inbor
Growth of US crops tops billions in value
The article proclaims the United States will harvest crops valued in the billions, noting rapid growth and expanding scale beyond prior imagination. It emphasizes the nation's vast agricultural expansion and its astonishing economic impact.
Remembering Rich Men Before 19th Century
The speaker notes that many pre 1800 rich men are forgotten while Columbus remains memorable. The passage contrasts enduring fame with transient wealth and invites listing six affluent figures remembered by history.
Theat wrought Hite for them selves but accomplished well
Newton, Raphael, Milton, Shakespeare. The text notes theatre work by Hite intended for humanity, praising honest effort and lasting impact on culture.
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Newton
Raphael
Milton
Shakespeare
Theat
Roosevelt Letter Signals Peace Arbitration Plan
The text cites President Roosevelt accepting honorary presidency of The Peace and Arbitration League and pledging to seek agreements respecting sovereignty and to arbitrate disputes. It notes doubt whether other nations will participate and suggests the navy would be needed if arbitration fails.
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Roosevelt
Peace and Arbitron League
Alwaya
Ule
Lloyds Enter Insurance Market to Bet on Bryan Defeat
Lloyds has issued policies against the election of Bryan, marking a new approach in their history of catastrophe coverage. Initial rates were 20 per 100, later 10 and then 15 with a surge of applications, effectively betting on Bryan's defeat and signaling confidence in a Democratic loss worse than 1904.
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Liovde
Bryan
Inter
Lloyds
Vice President Needs Official Residence and Higher Salary
The vice president is described as a nominal premier yet lacking real power and access to personal ambition. The piece argues for a suitable official residence and salary to maintain the standard of living demanded by the position, noting only wealthy candidates can afford rent.
Britain Expands Naval Might Across Global Seas
The article notes England’s vast fleet in the North Sea and Mediterranean, detailing 11 fighting ships, 29 battleships, 24 armored cruisers, 36 protected cruisers, 146 destroyers, 33 submarines, four torpedo boats, and three mine layers. It adds 27 battleships and cruisers in the Mediterranean and ten in the Far East, with four battleships and four cruisers to escort the Prince of Wales to Canada. The piece condemns the tax burden on common people to fund these fleets, arguing the cost affects nourishment, clothing, and homes.
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England
North Sea
Great Britain
Mediterranean
Far East
Prince of Wales
Canada
Death of Senator William B. Allison Stirs Iowa Nation
The passing of Senator William B. Allison ends a long Iowa and national presence. Iowa endorsed his record in the recent primary amid a fierce challenge from Governor Cummins, who immediately declared candidacy after Allison’s death, reopening a partisan rift in the state Republican Party.
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William B. Allison
Congress
Iowa
Cummins
Allison
Ife
Cumming
Twain
Allion
Obscure Valor of a Reserved Senator
A concise obituary note honors a cautious and intelligent senator not given to grand schemes yet valued for steady service. It lauds his conservative approach and quiet impact, lamenting that such dependable figures are rare and easily missed when gone.
Campaign tensions swirl around Edgar Howard and Taft plan
The piece traces Edgar Howard of Columbus’s bid for Congress on the Democratic ticket against J Latta of Tekamah, noting Howard’s past as a newspaper owner and his current campaign. It compares editorial biases, praises unified ad rates, and analyzes 1908 electoral prospects, predicting Taft’s win over Bryan with a cautious forecast.
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Edgar Howard
Columbus
Congress
J Platta
Tekamah
Edgar
Fremont Herald
Howard
Fremont
Herald
Mr. Latta
Politips
Can Bryan Win In The Electoral College Analysis
The piece analyzes Democratic chances in the 1890s style electoral college, listing states likely to support Bryan and Kern for 127 votes and estimating needs for victory. It notes Oklahoma’s 7 added votes since 1894 and adds Kentucky’s 13 as a potential Democrat gain, pushing Bryan toward 140 votes with Missouri as a further factor.
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Oklahoma
Democratic Party
Bryan
Kern
Tennessee
Texas
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Missouri
The Chautauqua and Bryan in Norfolk's History
Edmund Vance Cooke in Collier's hails the chautauqua as the powerful factor keeping Bryan before the public for twelve years. The piece portrays Bryan as the chautauqua star, capable of discussing politics with humor and ethics without Offending crowds while engaging diverse audiences in the great middle west.
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Norfolk
Edmund Vance Cooke
Collier's
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Cooke
Bryan
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Middle West
West
Bie
Democratic County Committee
Bryan credits chautauquas for public reach and impact
The article details William Jennings Bryan's extensive use of the chautauqua circuit, noting ten day sessions across the western states, audience attendance from farmers to families, and substantial earnings from gate receipts. It highlights his modest contracts, unpaid public work, and policy on introductions, arguing the movement shapes his political presence.
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Mryan
Bryan
East
Ie East
New York
Chautauqua Institute
Mr. Bryan
Competition over rotation breaks in Eleventh district race
A debate among Pierce and Stanton county Republicans tests a long standing rotation that assigns the Eleventh district senate nomination to Stanton. Senator Randall of Madison argues to end the rotation and seek another term, while Stanton leaders push for their turn.
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Pierce
Stanton County
Randall
Madison County
Senate
Madson
Rotation pledge in Eleventh district faces test this year
Stanton county leads a debate over breaking the rotation agreement for the Eleventh district senate seat. Supporters argue R Y Appleby would best represent the four counties, while critics warn breaking the past precedent could disrupt party harmony and future nominations.
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Fairli Ie
Stanton
Sainton
Wayne
Merce
Celalin
Nebraska
Senate
Watriot
Baler
Thandall
Around Town Notes and Local Bits of News
A jumble of local items mentions La Follette figure sightings and political debates, Norfolk’s rapid early campaigning, a public contest call in The News, and observations on advertising and public interest. A colored lad’s arrest in Valentine is noted amid broader town commentary.
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