Northwestern's May 29 1908 edition outlines Taft faction plans
The piece discusses Republican internal strife ahead of the national convention. It claims reactionaries aim to control the party machinery, push for a conservative platform, and nominate a vice president candidate aligned with corporate interests. It suggests Taft’s renomination remains central amid factional maneuvering.
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Aft
Republican
Audh Mun Nk
Aldrich
Hike
Gallagher
Scott
Too Cannon
Intercats
Isudera
Taft
Urple Apnortaniey
Placgorm
Rion
Preg Vos
Sida
Uia
Our National Wealth and the American Stance
A discussion extols America's vast land area of about 3,060,000 square miles and population around 20 million, claiming unprecedented shares of global production in crops, coal, petroleum, and tobacco. It notes industrial strength, mineral wealth, and a forward-looking view of prosperity amid temperance debates and Democratic politics.
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Syorld
Wisconsin factional split noted in Taft Follette debate
The Leader-Press urges Walter Alexander to back La Follette on the first ballot to heal Wisconsin Republican rifts. It argues such moves may alienate Taft supporters and worsen factional strife, warning only a unifying leadership can restore party cohesion and trust.
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la Crosse
Leader-Press
Walter Alexander
Wisconsin
Wigconein
Tua Follette
Leader-Preas
Taft
Butt
Alexander
la Foillette
Republican
Mr. Alexander
Getaume
Liem
Jie
Patt
Ajesander
Ible AiMlult
la Crowe
Thie
la Cine
Alexander Levcomie
Ichad
Eader Bregg
la Follette
la Forette
Haight
Pulversan
Wrepublican
New York Senator Platt Battered by Scandal Revelations
The piece portrays Senator Platt of New York as caught in a high profile breach of promise scandal with women and misused funds. It notes public judgment against his actions and questions how his business savvy and public duties intersect with the scandal. It also mentions Theodore Roosevelt pressing Congress on funding tied to necessary measures.
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Putt
New Yorke
Beny
Aly
Elu Fox
Mug Wood
New York
Flatt
Hhh
Plat
Chereby
Platt
Amich
Halls Catarrh Cure Endorsed By Local Druggists
A dubious advertisement offers one Shindrel Dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case by Halls Catarrh Cure. The prose claims F J Cheney’s character and notes the product is taken internally to reach the blood. Sold by druggists with testimonials offered.
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Ameney
Col. Taleda
O. We
F. J. Cheney
Kinnax.& Marvin
Walde Wholesale Druggists
Toteds
Teke Halls
Fragmentary World Notes From A Distant Journal
An eclectic set of observations covers music spending in the United States, railway electrification in Germany, a white rainbow phenomenon, bird specimens with artificial binding, and a schedule of speeches by President Hughes of Ripon College. It notes Icelandic theater history, U S Indian education costs, and a French president’s summer tour to Russia with naval escorts.
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United States
Germany
T Hughes
Ripon College
Jte
Hortonvile
Oconto
Reedsburg
Jung i
New London
Jeeland
Reykjavik
Root
Palleres
France
Russia
Sweden
Norway
Denmark
Cronstadt
Congress Eyes Financial Measures Amid 1909 Election Debates
Distrust over patent weathered lines and party divisions emerge as Republican lawmakers press to pass finance related bills. Taft announces Panama arrangements for election security. Japan World Fair funding sparks debate as some see it as soft support for the battleship fleet. Mae Wood testifies in New York divorce case alleging secret paper removals tied to officials.
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Cubs
Laporte
New York
Desti
G. A. Whittier
New Yorke
Congress
Taft
House of Representatives
Mae Wood
Piatt
Willam Toeb
Ihe
Wyane
Gunnass
Local Leaders Shuffle in Fort Washington Post Transition
After twenty one years, WH. TL. Coan retires as postmaster of Fort Washington. Lurner succeeds. Kee, Father Selbach of St Peters Oconto ordination jubilee today. Mayor John Groves runs for state school dean at Sparta. Weiland of Cedar Grove jailed for nine day fast. Infant dies after auto delivery. suspicion points to two in vehicle. Nelson admits rainbow trout catch weight near one pound. North State Hospital commitment follows suicide attempt. Mayor Glenn leads raid on five houses. campaign ends with Catholic Father Pietra closing events.
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TL. Coan
Fort Washington
Trinon & Tawaat
P. Wetener
van Nelson
Wannsca
Deus Rushenville
Green Bis
Tulane
Maser Rose
Pietia
Forter New York Trader in Cotton and Grain Scams
The article profiles a veteran operator from Worcester who moved to Boston and built a reputation for clever stock market coups in cotton and grain. It notes a $409,000 credited profit from a July cotton operation and describes his method of testing markets with small trades, accepting losses on failed moves while claiming a 60 percent success rate overall.
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New York
Livermore
Cotton Exchange
New England
Worcester
Mass
Boston
Exaimple
I. Willun
Fracas and theft reported in Fort Atkinson and area
A string of small-town incidents fills the wires from Fort Atkinson and nearby communities. A residence broke into. jewelry was stolen during a circus attendance. Milwaukee residents donated land to Concyritia college valued at 20 000 dollars for campus expansion. An AMS berg bartender was killed in a dispute at a saloon. A county inmate attacked a rival with a knife, and car speed ordinances drew fines. Council moved to close saloons at midnight and remove drinks-room barriers. A local missing girl story shows no new clues. Governor Davidson returned from Washington to discuss conservation policy.
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Florence
William Wagner
Fort Atkinson
Augliate ‘Liedke
Fred Pritman
Milwaukee
Concyritia College
City
Jliell Oborn
Amsberg
Marinette
Glenn
Avanahara
pocMiouse
Miller and Stingy Tale From London Tit Bits
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls a curious scene with Mr Stingy and the miller in a friendly exchange. It mentions a Marquess in Northamptonshire visiting a silversmith, asking prices, and inquiring about a great local collector, prompting a witty reply about poor rates.
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Fiomer
George
Thomas
K. Siingy
Northamptonshire
Salis
Sabie Marriers
London
Wiscon texts mix in muggy weather and politics
A rumbled mash of Wisconsin notes mentions a muggy day causing an Appleton man to pass out, debates on university expansions in Milwaukee and Madison, blue laws in cities, calls for presidential term reform, and local remarks on municipal improvements and court firmness amid a busy regional collage of opinions.
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Appleton
Green
Bay Gazetta
Avith. A. Law
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Wil Soou
Madison
Milwaukee Journal
Amen
Democratié
Denver Society For the Suppression
Madison, Journal
Race
Wisconsin
Menaska
Renosha
Keenosha
Beloit News
Tennessee
Oraikoka
Berezals
Notable Fragments of a Conversational Column
A garbled dialogue scene shows an angler inquiry on legality and honesty in daily tasks. A caller questions a housekeeper and a clerk, with snippets about honesty and common sense. A miller leans on his garden gate as a summer evening unfolds with a conceited bid.
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Binnie
Gomi
Ong
Miller
Proper Diet and Duty Toward Parents Urged in Wisconsin Papers
The Wausau Record-Herald and Fond du Lac Bulletin emphasize discipline, ambition, and energy. They urge boys and girls to honor parents through daily home duties and steady effort.
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Epinach
Wausau
Boya
Fond “Au | Lac Bulletin
Musically Jule Walters at Grand Opera House
Amusements notes praise for Walters and a large cast in a lively production titled Side Track at the Grand Opera House Sunday. The review lauds the musical jingle and performances, highlighting the star and adroit staging though some lines read as lyrical fragments.
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Sundev
Bilis
Peoste Tate
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