Rejected Burrows Named Temporary Chairman at National Convention
The article reports Senator Burrows of Michigan being named temporary chairman of the Republican national convention, a move seen as a potential shift in Taft campaign dynamics. It notes Burrows accepted the role as a party obligation, with discussion on how this influences Taft’s prospects and internal party alignment.
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Burrows
Burrows Offichlean
Taft
Kwashinaton
Mins
Akera
Leinceys Benatar | Weveridge
Indiana
Senator Deliver
Iowa
Stator Delliver
Pinnce
Heveridge
Trealdent
Michigan
Heavis
Aft
Trft
Sen- Atar Burrows
Lis
Fairbanks
Dillane Hin
Tron Bis Kore
Toovey
Tarlonce
Jnon Lodge
Sark
Cse
Presidential Outlook and Party Nomination Tone
The piece surveys the presidential race, noting Taft's potential first-ballot fate, Fairbanks' bid and vice presidency prospects, Bryan's Democratic strength, Johnson and Gray campaigns, and Debs’ Socialist candidacy as a publicity strategy. It reflects a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper voice with emphasis on party dynamics and political maneuvering.
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Taft
Loe Provident Firibanka
Fairbanks
Chicago
Indiana
Fulchbanks
Alabama
Atuichella
New York
New England
Hrutin
Hiya
Eugene V. Debs
Sociaist
Debs
Dsp
Debsike Bryan
Cevafal
Otharwine
Unrest in India Draws British Press Fears of Trouble
A lengthy and opinionated report discusses rising native unrest in northern India, armed Indian troops in the field, and international alarm. It cites criticism of Lord Kitchener’s administration, fears of a renewed mutiny, and references to Curzon and Curzon’s policy shifts, warning of possible violence reemerging in India and broader imperial tensions. A separate note mentions a Wright brothers air race offer.
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India
Emypire
WH Cowks Inghorke
Firlushk
Willcock
Creat Pritula
Tie Meer
Afebanstua
Amver
Lord Curgen
Aimeer
Regia
Angie Thueian
Resinhaven
Curana
Lord Kitchener
Fadia
Ciiy
Yastrou Tote
du Merle
Kitchener
Folla
Eprosa
Kittehener
Rikiamer
Roar
Tadia
Trae
South Africa
Lad Reberts
Hlaves
Freight raise or wage cut debate at New York Central
Vice President Brown frames the railroads choice as raising freight rates or cutting wages to preserve revenues. The New York Central and other managers back the plan, arguing railroads need profits either via higher rates or lower operating costs. About 1.5 million railroad workers oppose wage cuts while shippers face higher charges.
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Brown
New York Central Road
American Recklessness in Industrial Deaths
An analysis compares U S accident fatalities with Europe, citing 1907 United Kingdom deaths at 4460 and higher U S mining and railroad fatalities. It highlights 1908 mining disasters, a 3.40 percent U S fatality rate versus Europe’s 1 percent, and 272000 annual U S factory injuries, urging congressional and state action.
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Europe
United States
London
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Belgium
France
New York City
Alene
Congress
Great is the Joy among entomologists in Panama
A government bug hunter in Panama has spent three months collecting the larvae of eighty three mosquito species. The piece notes some mosquitoes fight their pestiferous relatives, while a speech from Secretary Art returns from Panaoia and delegates are chosen. The text then riffs on everyday sayings and social quirks in a brisk, period voice.
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Panama
Art
Panaoia
Pomeroy Reappointed to Camp Perry Coaching Staff
Appleton Wis May 1 Captain Pomero y of the Sixth Wisconsin Second regiment who served as an officer at the large field practice at Camp Perry has been reappointed The contest seat begins August 21 and lasts fourteen days Wisconsin officers Cal Robert B Mitey will be team captain Frank H M Fowler will be team coach and Maj Charlie R Williams will be team spotter Also four Wisconsin officers will serve at Camp Perry
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Appleton
Wis
Ugh! —& Pomero
Camp Verry
Catarrh Cure Ad Praises Cheney and Co and Remedies
A vintage in ad claims one Hutdrel Dollacs Reward for any ener of Catarrh not noted by Heart e Catarrh Curr. Cheney and Co Toledo 0 Woe deny claims while WALDING KISXAN ARVIN Wholesale Drugists Toledo Hat s Catarrh Cure is taken internally with testimonials free. Price hard to read. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hays Fame Ny Pils for constipation.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
FL J. Cheney
Nein
Walding
Kisxan & Arvin
O. Hat
Hajls
Consiipai
Weir Mitchell Poem Fragment in Everybody's
Fragmentary verse from Weir Mitchell printed in Everybody's reflecting on cycles of power, love, and renewal. It contemplates rebirth in varied forms through nature’s tempests and the enduring, divine sunlight of love guiding human purpose and tenderness across time.
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Weir Mitchell
Feasons and Things Headlines A Miscellany
A jumble of trivia from bells cast in Troy to edicts in Shanghai. Notes include royal Canada visits, a Breslau monkey with cataract surgery, and a London socialite crusade against publicity. Miscellany tone with varied foreign and local references.
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Troy
Prince and Princess of Wales
Canada
Dominion
Zoological Gardens
Breslau
Germany
Thaw injury claim and political rumors in KEWS NOTES
Experts say Thaw injured his cience by conduct on the stand. Taft returns from Panama with booming work reports. Mrs Gunness allegedly profited 345 000 from victims deaths. Socialist convention endorses prohibition by mistake and scrambles to correct. Stock market shows steady expansion with notable daily improvement. Root considered for chief justice if Taft elected and Fuller retires. Portugal King Manuell in love, will wed, mother framed alliance with British princess. Ex Governor Jennings defeats Congressman Clark with cane at Jacksonville hotel lobby.
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Taft
Panama
Gunness
Socialist National Convention
New York Stock Exchanges
Faymond
Root
United States Supreme Court
Fuller
Walter ‘Wellin
King Manuett
Portugal
Jennings
Florida
Wiliam “Jennings Bryan
Frank Clark
Jacksonville
Fla
Clark
Wisconsin papers weigh in on state flower choices
Wisconsin editors discuss the state flower vote with remarks from Madison and Green Bay papers. Debates note wild rose and arbutus as top contenders, while some papers criticize primary law costs and campaign spending. Local tone mocks politicking and urges orderly conduct in commentary.
Wisconsin News Briefs From Wausau and Milwaukee
A collage of short items reports remodel costs for the Fond du Lac shanty at 17000 dollars. The American Water Works association to meet in Milwaukee next year. Diphtheria closes Seymour public schools. Canning industry growth noted in state. Wausau sees relief craze among workers. Gustav Evanson released after asylum exam. Bank of Arcadia ex-cashier Ruth held for embezzlement of 13000 dollars. Sillwoodkee courthouse deteriorates. Mamie Hemmens found with friends in Beloit. Lightning strikes Racine home despite sunny weather. Fires damage Milwaukee and St Paul works facilities with losses around 19030. George Bogrand named postmaster at Wausaukee. Watertown hosts golden and silver anniversaries for local couples. Carl Erickson’s wife narrowly escapes death in Walders. Children wander Manitowoc with grandma found and charged. Wisconsin health board notes tuberculosis, pneumonia, influenza, cancer, and violence death rates. Tragic shooting and suicide in Wausau as Albert Mitbauer wounds family and himself.
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Fond du Lad
American ™ Water “Works Association
Milwaukee
Seymour Teard of Health
Wausau
Young
Gustav Evanson
la Crosse County
Joseph Ruth
Bank of Arcadia
Arcadia
Madison
Sillwaykee County
Mamie Hemmens
Janesville
Beloit
Racine
Kenneth W. Jacobs
Milwaukee Wagon Iron Works
St. Paul Avenue
Nineteenth Street
George E. Bogrand
Wausaukee
H. G. Lam
Minor
Watertown
Birs. M. Sheblak
Join Kreutzer
Sheblaks
Carl Erickson
Walders
Erickson
Worl
Manitowoc
Chicago
State Board of Health
Wisconsin
Little Dollie Dimples Heralds Grace Cameron at Grand Opera
Amusements tease Gerbert Kerr's operatic drama Little Dollie Dimples at the Grand tonight with Grace Cameron as the dainty star. The show features brisk comedy, catchy songs, Daisy King as a leading soprano, and a noted City quartet. King wears striking gowns including a Paris-imported fish scale dress as she supports Cameron.
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Gerbert Kerr
Dollle Dimples
Grand Opera House
Grace Cameron
Wilt Phibrisk
Hi Skinner
Miss Cameron
Bobby
Batts Bobie Dimples
Oil Jiame
Gay Parea
Im City
Daisy King
Hiss King
Dolue
Satan
Miss Hing
Misa King
Paris
Miss King
Flora Bele Fly
C. Herbert Kerr
Little Dollie Dimples
Notes From The Park A Humorous Village Scene
A playful scene in a park shows Hotanlest Youth asking about a plant’s ownership and a gardener clarifying it belongs to the county council. Professor Z plans to sing a new song while reactions to fashion plates and social snatches unfold among townsfolk. A boy and old lady offer quips as pendants of village life drift by in reported banter.
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Ford
Professor Z
Hobbs
Belle
Mr. Wickwire
Mrs. Wickwire
Loving Cap for Yachtsman at New York Dinner
May 18 at Sherbys Commodore Frank Jay Gould hosted officers trustees and committees of the Sea WanHaka Corinthian Yacht Club. They presented Commodore B C Benedict with a loving cup to honor his service as officer and friend. Reverend George D Van De Water delivered the presentation.
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New York
E . Henejict
Seawanhaka-Corinthian Yacht Club
Frank Jay Gould
Sherry’s
Gould
B. C. Benedict
Benedict
Joe
George D. van de Water
D. D
Untold Romance Advice from London Tit Bits
A fragment quotes a daughter advising a parent on securing consent for marriage. The scheming plan involves feigned reluctance, flattery, and eventual blessing, illustrating social pressures and matchmaking rituals in era print. The dialogue tone mirrors witty magazine commentary from the period.
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London
No Tariff Commission Moves Senate to Act
Washington May 18 The Senate adopted a finance committee resolution authorizing expert help and government assistance for tariff investigations to ready information for tariff changes. The measure, drafted by Beveridge, aims to ease next session legislation and avoid a separate tariff commission. Key supporters include James B. Van Cleave and E Miles of industry groups.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Aldrich
Committee On Finance
Senate
United States
Congress
Beveridge
James B. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
E. Miles
Tariff
Explosion at Wisconsin stump farm blinds Hill and injures two
Appleton Wisconsin May 18 an explosion of ninety five dynamite sticks blasted William Hill leaving him with more than 500 injuries and likely loss of right eye and hand one leg damaged and ear torn. two others were seriously hurt as two pounds of dynamite in a stove at the John Wied home near Appleton detonated kitchen debris scattered across the house. Mrs Wied and a daughter were injured with possible amputation for the daughter.
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Appleton
Wis
William Hill
Oneida County
John Wied
Willam Wied
Wolverine for Chairman Chicago Republican convention officers named
A Chicago report lists Taft supporters and convention officers chosen by the Republican national committee sub committee on arrangements. It notes 591 of 980 delegates pledged to Taft, with many unpledged backers and Delaware among unpledged groups, signaling a likely Taft victory despite contests.
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Chicago
Julian C. Burrows
Michigan
John T. Malloy
Columbus
Lafayette B. Gleason
New York City
Charles Brooks Smith
Parkersburg
W. Va
Ernest Walker Smith
Hartford
Hartford, Conn.; Phillip M. Heofele, St. Louis, Mo; M. J. Tobin
Vinton
Charles M. Harger
Abi- Tene
Kas
Allen Hollie
Concord
N. H
Thomas W. Williamson
Edwardsville
George A. Wilson
Des Moines
Asher C. Hinds
Washington, D. C
M. W. Blumenberg
Secretary of War
Taft
Delaware
DuPont
Mrs Eddy Is Not Ill Says Mary Baker Eddy
Boston May 13 Mrs Mary Baker G Eddy denies rumors of illness and the Christian Science Sentinel prints two announcements stating she is well not ill and free from criticism. The notices discuss her routine and advise composure while noting her private life and housekeeping habits.
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Boston
Mass
Mary Baker G. Eddy
The
Christian Science Sentinel
Lince
Eddy
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