Thermometer Metaphors Stir Democratic Nomination Debate
An astute observer notes three rival Democratic factions led by Harmon Clark and Murphy in a contest shaped by Tammany influence. Wilson’s reformist stance worries Murphy, while the question remains which temperature gauge will align with radical or ultra conservative factions as nomination prospects shift. A Columbus dispatch hints Great Smoller gaining favor among anti Harmon delegates, suggesting preferred candidate balance.
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William Jennings Bryan
Judson Harmon
Champ Clark
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
White House
Murphy
Wilson
Clark
Missourian
Campagin
Columpus
Ohio
Smoller
Vernor Wilson
Why He Was Wanted in Roosevelt's Faction
The piece argues that financial interests backing Roosevelt feared Taft's nomination, claiming Roosevelt protected trusts during his terms and allowed Sherman Act breaches. It cites railroad rebates, investigations halted, Paul Morton’s resignation, and United States Steel's plan to acquire Tennessee Coal and Iron, alleging Roosevelt fault for aiding the deal.
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Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
McKinley
Judson Harmon
Pat Morton
Harmon
Paul Morton
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
George W. Perkins
New York
George W Perkins
Gary
United States Steel Corportion
Fink
United States
Congressional
Africa
Wall Street
Last Moment Obviates Bryan Nomination
Fragmentary text notes a potential Bryan nomination being avoided at the last moment, signaling a shift in political consideration.
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Mr. Bryan
San Antonio urged to back railroad deal for harbor and Rio Grande
The San Antonio Chamber of Commerce endorses a proposal by the European Contract Syndicate to build two railroad lines from San Antonio to Harbor Island and to the Rio Grande valley. A $125,000 depot complex and extensions are planned with a $250,000 bonus to the railway company, to be paid as work progresses. San Antonio must promptly raise the bonus to realize years of trade gains and new connections.
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San Antonio
Harbor Island
Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande
Houston
Buffalo Bayou
Chamber of Commerce
Roosevelt Focuses On Rank And File Authority
The St Louis Times notes Colonel Roosevelt prefers discussing rank in military terms and argues his authority rests on rank based matters when restricted to those concrete issues.
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Roosevelt
St. Louis
Orozco and Roosevelt Compared in American Politics
The Philadelphia Inquirer likens Orozco to Colonel Roosevelt, suggesting a sharp, controversial stance in current American political discourse.
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Orozco
Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Roosevelt's Views Spark Mixed Reactions In Chicago
The Chicago News notes Colonel Roosevelt delivers warm remarks on mail policy but suggests his deeper thoughts may stir stronger reactions. The piece contrasts public sentiment with Roosevelt's stated positions.
Watch Peril on May Day Bridge Ends in Tragedy
Mrs Ella loses her watch on a May Sunday and pleads with husband Victor to dive for it. He obeys despite fear of cold water, disappears, is rescued by bystanders, and later dies from exposure. Ella, embarrassed, recalls her lost watch as the key moment before the shocking act. Victor then destroys the watch in anger.
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Ella
Victor
Wireless reform urged for safer ocean radio after Titanic
H. H. Windsor notes Marconi's rescue work saved thousands and argues youth should not man wireless stations on liners. He urges mandatory multiple operators on ships carrying 100+ people and continuous monitoring to ensure distress messages reach other vessels. The piece cites U S Senate action adopting two operators per ship.
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International Conference
Senate of the
United States
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics
Entire Clock of Glass by Bavarian Polisher
A six year project yields a fully glass clock built by a Bavarian glass polisher. Every component from frame to dial to winding key is made of glass, with glass screws for assembly and parts requiring up to forty attempts to function.
What Is T. R. Kicking About
Column item notes a playful misread of a political figure and cites a quip about a crowd in Harmon reacting to Ohio crab. text mixes satire with local event commentary. Two entities referenced include T. R. and Harmon crowd.
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Harmon
Ohio
Columbia State
Sea Sickness Now Rare on Hamburg American Lines
Harriet Quimby relays a survey with G. Scholz, chief steward of the Amerika, noting the shift from 90 percent seasick passengers decades ago to full dining tables on modern steamers. Modern refrigeration preserves meat eggs and fish. menus remain constant from voyage start to finish. the captain's dinner on the eve of landing is a highlight.
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Leslie
G. Scholz
Amerika
Scholz
Europe
Am I my brother's keeper Lipton story
A young Sir Thomas Lipton faced a sermon on the text Am I my brother's keeper. The eloquent minister kept staring at him as he spoke for forty minutes. Lipton finally answered meekly No, sir, ending the tale from The Popular Magazine.
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Sir Thomas Lipton
Scotland
Lipton
Objectionable figures dogged Kentucky contest ruling
The Louisville Courier Journal cites a Kentucky contest decision where the Republican National Committee is described as filled with undesirables and out-patients, a remark attributed to Colonel Roosevelt calling them fossilized in mind.
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Crooks
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Louisville Courier-Journal
Peaceful sleep in the old churchyard notes
A reflective verse fragment contemplates dead at rest in a churchyard under summer hay. It imagines the noise of wind and sun beyond mute lips and sightless eyes, honoring the journey of the hearts that now lie beneath.
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Lonely Sunday in Dearborn Family Brings Children Home
In Dearborn a family of five plans a peaceful Sunday apart while relatives care for the children. The parents, seeking quiet, momentarily indulge in reading and small comforts before realizing the cost of separation. They return to find all five children at home, ending the attempted respite.
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Greene Boys
Willie
Jennie
Roosevelt car quip shows 1912 model preference
A humorous remark notes Roosevelt dislikes the 1912 steam roller model and that he is not driving it, framing a light political aside about the president and his vehicle choice.
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Roosevelt
Philadelphia Inquirer
Eat ’Em Alive Abernathy stomps rivals in Oklahoma
The tocsin of war echoes as Eat Em Alive Abernathy and his crew keep to the tall timber in Oklahoma, with Chicago’s lake front buzzing about the action.
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Chicago
Lake Front
Abernathy
Oklahoma
Omaha Bee
Shady Street House Tale Sparks Real Estate Talk
A group on a street car drift into real estate chatter as a small man tries to describe a house by the corner with green blinds and a mesquite tree. The men tire of the location and urge him to finish his tale about the house rather than the street.
Orozco’s Failing Position Deepens Across Mexican Territory
Reports from Orozco’s areas say money and war munitions are scarce and blamed on border restrictions by the United States. Rebels may seek vengeance or to provoke U S actions, but a direct clash seems unlikely given federal forces distant from the northern border.
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Mexican Herald
Orozco
United States
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