The Presidents Coup Roosevelts Blunt Campaign Move
Roosevelt uses Hearst disclosures to bolster Tafts rival, attacking Foraker and Standard Oil. He leverages Tafts letter to force a choice, claims to purge party links, while Bryan demands proof on Haskell as the race for 1908 widens. The GOP fractures and the nation watches the campaign pivot.
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Flea and oil influence stain far flung election scenes
From Duluth Minnesota to Brownsville Texas voters face a charged race as accusations of Standard Oil influence and oil grease blur the lines between parties. Reports from Maine New Hampshire Minnesota and Florida note candidates denounced or attacked with allegations of bribery and corruption.
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The Cannon Opposition in Republican Drift
A New York Evening Post analysis argues westward anti-Cannon sentiment fuels a growing reform impulse. It asserts many conservatives favor limiting Cannon’s power, but notes his strong hold on constituents may resist removal unless party factions unite to replace him.
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San Antonio Light backs Judge Kane for Hayes county post
The San Antonio Light defends Judge Kane against criticism of recent appointments. It calls him a wise, level headed administrator trusted by farmers, noting his deep knowledge of local interests. The paper hopes he proves the right choice and pledges support from its pages and others.
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Sept 23 in History and Obscure Events Listed
A scrambled historical note lists dates and figures: Sept 23 highlights include John Sevier of Revolutionary fame, a 1813 French action, Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s era, and 1836 Neptune discovery by Le Verrier's team. The entry blends disparate events with astronomical counts and archaic spellings.
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Intelligent Legislation Rather Than Subsidies Hinders Ocean Trade
A historical critique argues that the United States cannot compete in Pacific commerce due to lack of seafaring capacity and high sailor wages. It calls for intelligent legislation to support trade, cites railroads and the Great Northern line, and warns that hostile policy harms industry and employment.
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High Seas
Great Northern
Orient
Universal Language Dream Rejected by Emil Reich
The essay argues language unity is impossible and harmful, contending a single tongue would dull European intellect and hinder diversity. It cites America’s multilingual needs and Britain’s linguistic shifts while warning that everyone learning and speaking well requires failing first.
San Antonio 21 Years Ago
The city council visited the hospital building on an inspection trip. The steel commissioner's force works on Avequia shceb. Miss Laura Hickman leaves for Auburn to attend school. Sheri Walton of Beeville and Sheri Wyatt of Floresville stay in the city. Divine services at Temple Beth Mi tonight and tomorrow morning. A fence is being placed around the rock quarry at San Pedro avenue head. P B Henderson named master mechanic of the Arcanead Pass railroad with headquarters in the city. Rev Dow Richardson expected back in San Antonio next week. He left England on September 13. Henry J Dignowity returned from Potosi, Mexico yesterday. The Mauthern Pacific railway officials report an unprecedented freight rush eastward, much of it relayed California freit.
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Laura Hickman Willeave
Auta
Sheri? Walton
Beeville
Sheri Wyatt
Floresville
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Aranead Pass
Dow Richardson
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Henry J. Dignowity
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Mexico
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The Passing Throng On Color Lines On Government Hill Car
A train car on Avenue C carried mixed riders amid desegregation tension. A white‑side space remained empty as a black woman faced segregated seating and, after the conductor’s attention wandered, sat beside a white woman. The scene underscored fragile race practices during transport. A verse laments wartime strain and restless soldiers, with lines about comrade duty, the army’s state, and obedience.
American Women Have Been Petted Too Much
A provocative editorial by John Swift president of the National Council of Women argues American women have been overprotected and that suffrage will fail without practical political action. He criticizes parlor politics and calls for hard work to secure justice and results.
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Fragmentary line hints at family dispute and fear
A damaged OCR passage describes a mother and child discussing fear and an objectionable classification. The child mentions “mahitia” and asks about being a goat, while Grandfather explains. The fragment ends with an ad for The Model Tailoring Co at 118 East Houston Street and a note about 2000 Patterns Winter Woolens.
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East Houston Street
Winter Woolens
College No Recruiting Ground For Socialism
A fragment from a Harvard president Charles W. Eliot critique argues Americans are opportunists who adopt ideas only if practical. He warns socialism would require altering humanity, not society, and that colleges are not recruiting grounds for socialist ideas.
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