Republican Ticket Full Slate for State and Local Offices
The ticket lists Taft as President and Sherman as Vice President with Hadley for Governor and Gmelich as Lieutenant Governor. Swanger, Tolerton, Maring, Fulkerson hold key state posts. Wilder seats on Railroad and Warehouse Commission. judges and congress, representatives, and local offices complete the slate with Nipper Casey Rhodes Paul Seabourne Hawkins McFadden among others.
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William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Herbert S. Hadley
Jacob F. Gmelich
John FE. Swanger
Jesse A. Tolerton
Wilbur F. Maring
Frank B. Fulkerson
William W. Wilder
Judge Supreme Court
Argus Con
Judge Court of Appeals
George D. Reynolds
Congress
Politte Elvins
Marion FE. Rhodes
Thomas H. B. Paul
George W. Seabourne
Simon G. Nipper
Lawrence W. Casey
Labor Vote For Bryan Promises Uncertain Rest
A statement notes that labor choosing Bryan would grant workers a less defined rest than under Republican rule, implying greater job insecurity and shifting protections as part of the political outcome.
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Bryan
Vermont Election News Drifts as Democrats Lose Interest
No one rushed to Fairview to share results with Mr. Bryan after the returns. Democrats lost all interest in the matter, ending any immediate celebration or contention.
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Fairview
Vermont
Bryan
West Won Vote Sends Bryan Eastward Mission
Democratic paper declares the West secured and Bryan set to travel East to organize that region. The remark underscores surprising ease and forward confidence in the political move.
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Bryan
Missouri Republicans Decline Millionaires' Club Move
A quotation notes that the Republican party of Missouri would gain nothing from adding its state to the so called Millionaires' Club as described by the United States Senate.
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Republican Party of
Missouri
Millionaires’ Club
United States Senate
Treasurer Gmelich Earned Large Interest on State Funds
State Treasurer Gmelich, during three years and nine months in office, collected 280 203 in interest on state funds. This amount exceeds by over 100 000 the interest earned by his Democratic predecessor in a four year term.
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State
Gmelich
Wrights scrapline flight marks advance in air navigation
The achievement of Orville Wright with his craft remaining in continuous flight for over an hour demonstrates near solution to air navigation. With apparent control and sustained operation, the milestone suggests man may soon soar through the air rivaling birds in flight.
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Orville Wright
Lead Belt News Corrects Editorial Attribution
The Lead Belt News apologizes for re printing an editorial squib credited to the Potosi Independent and admits the misattribution. It notes that such material irritates Democratic editors whose sensitivities are offended by sharp remarks.
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The
Lead Belt News
Potosi
Tariff Question Cornered as Smith Faces Elvins Clash
Congressman M. R. Smith is pressed by Republican challenger Hon. Politte Elvius on tariff reduction, including lower duties on lead and lead ores. Elvius says the issue is vital to the district and accuses Smith of dodging the topic while forcing him to confess support or repudiate his party’s stance. The exchange highlights the race’s central economic debate.
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M. R. Smith
Politte Elvius
Smith
Hhis
Campagn
Elvins
Mr. Smith
Tariff Reduction Proposal in Campaign Speech
A political candidate advocates a general tariff reduction during a campaign event. The remarks emphasize lowering duties to boost trade and consumer prices, arguing the policy will aid industry and voters nationwide.
Democratic tariff plan to shield workers urged
The speaker argues that Democrats must outline a plan so tariff cuts do not fall on labor. He notes capital always protects itself, while labor cannot, and recalls past tariff reductions that harmed American manufacturers who then cut labor costs to compete with cheap foreign labor.
Critics say Cannon holds no real power in House
Democrats urge the public to fear Speaker Cannon’s supposed despotic authority in Congress. The piece notes his power derives from the House majority and can be curtailed by the same majority, accusing Democrats of deceit while praising Cannon for blocking what they call Democratic obstruction.
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Cannon
Congress
House
Party responsibility for textbook law debated in state
In a political critique the writer argues the textbook law reflects Democratic control, not a single county. They state Democratic lawmakers and leaders backed it, while textbook commissioners lack authority to judge legality yet must enforce it. The piece urges conscientious resignations if a member cannot comply, warning against exploiting the issue for politics.
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Fox
Textbook Commission
Text-Book Commission
Asgail
Fraud allegations cloud St Louis primary vote
The St Louis primary results are accused of stuffing fraud in multiple wards. The piece claims Ball lost the Democratic nomination after winning in the county, while Cowherd gained support citywide except in two Ball wards. It warns honest rural voters who back Cowherd will deserve the governance from his appointees.
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Ball
St. Louie
Truth Over Party Expediency in Missouri Campaign
A Missouri Republican message argues voters should reject the 1904 Democratic leadership and restore reform to the Folk era. It contends the old machine used police, elections, and boodle to control state politics, and notes the Democratic convention failed to repudiate past leaders or embrace four years of reform.
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Missouri
Gov. Folk
Democratic Party
Democratic
Jefferson City
Stone
Concrete House Building Described in 1908 Report
The article reproduces Mr. Wm. Riehl’s description of a 28 by 34 foot concrete farm house at The Maples farm. It covers cost, wall and footing thickness, cellar boxing, and step by step boxing and pouring methods for upper walls, chimneys, porches, and columns, noting cement ratios, box framing, and curing tips. It compares brick cost, and includes practical fabrication details like boxing planks, window frames, and lintels to ensure solid, durable concrete construction.
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State Board of Agriculture
Wm. Riehl
Maples Farm
Busy State Game Farm Reaches Peak Activity in Illinois
The State Game Farm near Auburn, Illinois, reports 8000 baby birds this month with 2000 more expected. Thirty thousand eggs were placed this spring including pheasants, native quail, ducks, and turkeys, with 30,000 more eggs sent to private users by Dr. Wheeler. The farm yields 90 to 1000 eggs daily from 1400 hens as officials note robust winter survival and strong pheasant prospects in Illinois.
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Auburn
Illinois
IT. A. Wheeler
Ilinois
Dr. Wheeler
Illioois
Clock With Single Wheel
A Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph report describes a Los Angeles clock built with a perforated disc wheel and two weights. Thirty one inch steel balls descend onto pivoted plates guiding into holes to release the disc, giving 60 holes for one hour. The mechanism advances and stops via a spring unlocking and locking action.
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Los Angeles
Pittaburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Cement Work for House Walls and Boxing
Instructions on reinforcing upper windows with iron bars, inside finish before plastering, forming boxing from dressed lumber, keeping concrete moist to set slowly, and using nearby materials to reduce cost. Mentions planting Boston ivy to cover the house and recommends the Cement Workers' Handbook sold by Wallaces' Farmer for 50 cents.
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Cement Workers
Wallaces
Journal and Globe-Democrat Subscription Prices
Announcement from The Journal offering subscription continuation at $1.00 and the Twice-a-Week Globe-Democrat at $150 annual price in advance. Details indicate price changes and advance payment requirement for loyal subscribers until further notice.
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Journal
Globe-Democrat
Danger in Delay Kidney Trouble Warning Ad
A period warning urges immediate attention to rising kidney problems. It promotes Doans Kidney Pills as a proven remedy with a testimonial from Dean Compton of Potosi Missouri. The ad cites backache nervousness and other symptoms and mentions distribution by Price La Conte and Foxter Milburn Col in New York.
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Bright
Dean
Potosi
Compton
Prige la Conte
Foxter-Milburn
Bullaio
New York
Taft Family Roots Highlight a Long Massachusetts Line
A historical sketch traces the Taft family from Uxbridge Mass through generations, noting ancestral feats and the rise toward national politics. It cites Alphonso Taft’s 1874 reunion address and connects early figures to the younger Taft who would become a future Republican leader. The piece frames the family as long seated in public life and expresses confidence in party principles guiding future victory.
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Uxbridge
Robert Taft
Alphonse Taft
Tafts
Alphonso Taft
Yale
Peter Taft
Aaron
Ade
William Taft
Blarney Castle
Blarney
Wittiam
Wil Wieumm
Atip
Republican Party
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Frank W. McFadden
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I. B. Headlee
B. B. Smith
Ass’t
Board OF Direct Co
D. Smith
H.L. White
P. G. Higginbotham
L. W. Casey
E. M. Bust
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Casey & Guyton
Steelville High School, Normal and Business College
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WM. M. Chapman
Steelville, Mo
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