Taft campaign moves spark South support changes
A potential shift in Taft's presidential drive centers on appointment of Hitchcock from Portetta to field manager. The move, not formally announced, signals Cortelyou's possible exit and raises questions about Arthur Vorys's role and Taft's labor strategy amid Panama canal bond reports and new explosives contracts.
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Portettice
Taft
Hitchcock
Cortely
Titehoock
Arthur Vorys
Ohio
Titehcock
Heavy Costs Of Thaw Trials In New York Courts
The two Thaw triads have cost about 1.5 million dollars in the New York trials over the fight for life or death of a defendant. Families pay most expenses with more than 400 thousand already spent and 75 thousand more in the near term. Lawyers take fees totaling 925 thousand with Littleton at 200 thousand, Peabody 75 thousand, O’Reilly 89 thousand. Witnesses and experts receive substantial sums for time and travel, including European and American attendees.
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Erin Courts
New York
Merther
Thaw
Martin W. Littleton
A. Russell Peahodly
Danah O'Treily
Europe
America
Roger Mirn
Pittsburg
Virginia House Deliberates on Clergy and Physician Testimony
A Virginia General Assembly proposal would ban a minister from revealing confessions made in professional discipline and bar physicians from disclosing patient information without consent. The bill targets religious confessions in the witness stand and medical patient data learned during care.
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General Assembly of
Virginia
The Costly Tradeoff of Time and Self
A New York Outlook meditation on how dedicating life to a cause or routine erodes personal virtue. It warns that constant engagement without balance turns character toward mechanical excess, while neglecting soul and higher powers leads to a hollow, enslaved existence.
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New York Outlook
Culberson Brands Treasury Report Into NY Bank Speculation
In a Senate speech Senator Culberson charges the Treasury report shows New York banks used public deposits for speculative purposes and argues funds were diverted from canal needs. He asserts legal violations in bond issuance and improper distribution of funds, noting drastic deposit growth and unequal allocations among states.
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Washington
Senate Today
Colbersen
New York
United States
Culberson
New York City
Leposits
Mecklenburg Civic League pushes road improvements plans
The Mecklenburg County Civic Improvement League reports a gain in property values and taxable base due to road work. A plan to build five sample road sections converging on Roanoke town and to hire state convict labor is advanced, with bids to be advertised and Wilson to inspect the work.
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Meat League
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Phinty
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Ronfokis City
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Hin
Boonnoke County
Ineowet
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County Board of Supervisors
Roanoke County
Wilson
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Rowneke
Heen
Salem
Rowmelke Times
Domestic Advice From Sophie Arnauld Quoted
The fragment cites Sophie Arnauld discussing household tasks and behavior. It mentions Mrs or Mrs Dutmon with children and a remark about a man’s behavior. The tone reflects social norms and remedies from a historical text.
Stevenson and A Vice Presidency Nomination History
The article surveys historical vice presidential nominations highlighting Stevenson’s potential third nomination in 1904 alongside Grover Cleveland, Andrew Jackson and others. It weighs the rarity of triple nominations and discusses Fairbanks’ status and possible renomination at Chicago.
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Washington
Stevenson
Denver
Grover Cleveland
Mr. Bryan
Andrew Jackson
Henry Clay
John Q. Adams
Thomas A. Hendricks
Tilden
Mendricks
John Tyler
William Henry Harrison
Fairbanks
Chicago
Senate
Progressive Salem urged rail and road bond plan for Roanoke valley
A Roanoke Times letter praises Salem Roanoke and Vinton unity, argues county roads need modern paving and graded surfaces, and proposes bonds of two to three hundred thousand dollars to finance highways and spur county land value rises. The writer envisions a unified urban area and industrial growth benefiting all.
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Ig Am Jarticle
Salem Times- Register and Sentinel
Salem
Tessana
The
Times
Roanoke Valley
Roanoke
Vinton
Wmner
Roanoke County
Old Rock
Unwritten Law Bill Advances in Richmond Senate
A Virginia Senate committee reports unanimous support for a bill already passed by the House. The measure allows the prosecution to challenge evidence of beliefs that a family member suffered a wrong. It stems from notable recent homicide and assault cases and would permit the Commonwealth to contest such alleged wrongs in trials.
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Chaims
Senate
Vic
Commonwealth
No Liquor For The Weak Minded Shows Legislation Debate
Fragmentary OCR reveals a discussion on liquor sales and penalties. References to legislation, committees, and proposed prohibitions surface with unclear names and locations. The text hints at constitutional questions and enforcement concerns but lacks coherent details.
Roosevelts program urged as danger to constitutional balance
In a sharp political critique from Norfolk Virginia, Mr John Sharp Williams denounces President Roosevelt's message as sensational and revolutionary He accuses the administration of pushing for nationalized government usurping state rights and attacking judiciary while targeting wealth and big business The piece warns Democrats misled by such rhetoric risk their own downfall as they blindly applaud the president.
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Joh Sharp Williams
Congress
Roosevelt
Harrisburg
Israel
Stetigwinby
Norfolk
Cure for Habitual Constipation Promises Easy Relief
Advertisement notes a single dose of Deans Resulets for mild bowel motion ease. Claims cure of habitual constipation with 25 cents per box and suggests asking a druggist for them.
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Dean
Notable Letter from 1902 on Election Integrity
The fragment recounts Mr. Stuart’s notable letter urging fair elections in Virginia after the 1902 constitutional changes. It warns against attempts to subvert or invalidate votes to favor Democrats and appeals for prudence and honesty by leading Virginians. It frames the issue within the Rhea investigation and urges groups to resist partisan pressure.
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Rhea
Democratic Party
Virginia
Nilo
Rerson
Seed Catalogue Promises Free Mail Request
The notice praises a seed catalogue as valuable for farmers noting southern seeds and crops. It urges readers to request a mailed copy from We Wool & Sons in Richmond, Virginia.
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We Wool & Sons
Richmond, Vw
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