Tom Watson Early 1908 Nominee Profile Recalls Humble Rise
The article chronicles Tom Watson, famed 1908 first nominee, detailing his lean frame, red hair, and intense intellect. It covers his poverty born path from country schoolteacher to lawyer, editor, and historian, his rise in Georgia politics, and his shift from Democrat to Populist during the Farmers' Alliance era.
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Thos
BE. Watson
Watson
Europe
America
Thomsen
Thomson
Biography of a Populist Figure and Campaign Roles
The text traces a political figure active in the late 19th century with ties to the Populist movement. It notes runs in elections of 1890s, a 1886 vice presidential nomination discussion, and advocacy within Populist circles. It mentions residence in law practice from 1805 and leadership in The People’s Party Paper in Atlanta after the 1896 campaign.
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Ryan
Vicw
St. Louis
Bryan
Watson Edi
People's Party
Atlanta
Lady Modern Maccabees Held State Convention
Women from seven hives gathered at Elke hall Harford for the first state convention. Mary Warren of Washington hive No 44 was elected as convention commander and delegates Ellen Rosas and Mary Burdick were chosen for the Great Hive Review in Toledo Ohio. Officers elected to serve until the 1910 Tacoma convention include Warren in Seattle as commander and Burdick in Bellingham as part commander with others from Ta coma Ballard Wallard and Everett filling key posts.
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Elke Hall
Harfard
Mary WD. Warren
Washington
Ellen M. Rosas
Everett
Mary B. Burdick
Hellinghare
Toledo
Obi
Ellen Willett
Mary F Warren
Tacoma
Mary FP. Warren
Heattle
Mary B. Hardick
Bellingham
Elizabeth Irving
Kewt
Maggie Smith
Wallard
Melinda Lewis
Hoquiam
Ide Follmas
Ballard
Mra
Ida Patterson
Seattle
Mistreast Arms
Mies Mabel Schuchaert
Mise Jensie Alassey
Sentinel
Pockets Picked on Street Car in Hillman City
Be W Neville of Hillman City reports two men picked his pockets of 35 dollars on an old Renton street car near Fourthay late yesterday afternoon. The men jumped from the car after the theft and their descriptions have been given to the police.
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Be. W. Neville
Hillman City
Renton
Fourthay
Neville
Special Excursions East From Chicago and More
Tickets issued by Oregon R. & Nav. Co through Portland and Salt Lake or Denver go on sale May 18 June 5 6 19 and 20 with trips to Special Excursions East including Chicago and return 72.50 St Louis 67.59 Omaha and Kansas City 60.00 and other destinations. Call or write Union Ticket Office 608 First Ave KE EB Kills Gen Agt ore.
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Chicago
Return
Strauta
Omaha
Kansas City
Oregon R. & Nav. Co
Portland
Salt Lake
Denver
Union Ticket Office
Fire destroys Ed Shaw shingle mill kiln at North Skagit
A fire yesterday gutted the Ed Shaw shingle mill dry kiln on North Skagit Street. The kiln, standing full, burned completely with a reported loss of 9000 dollars.
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Burlington
Ed. Shaw
North Skagit At
Ume
Failing Vision Restored by Custom Glasses
Schuckard Optical Co specialists offer made to order glasses. We know how. Located at 1207 Und av, Mee.
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Schuckard Optical Co
Take Boats to See Battleships at Pier 2
Ten daily round trips depart Pier 2 to view battleships. Tickets priced at 50 cents per round trip.
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Pier 2
Pretty Linen Suits and Princess Dresses Highlight Summer Linens
Plenty of medium-weight lirten suits with semi-fitting coats and lace trimming. Lavender pink blue tan and white options priced at 25.00 and 39.50. White linen outfits feature kimono sleeves and Grecian embroidery. Princess dresses in blue linen with lace yoke and panels in hipless style. additional colors and jumper suits described with uniformly fair prices.
Separate Skirts Offer Varied Styles At Value Prices
A large line of skirts priced from 9.75 to 29.50 features chiffon panama English serge and voile in full plaited and gored effects. Highlights include black voile with silk drops and taffeta trim, white English serge with self folds, and Altman voile in fashionable shades.
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Copenhagen
Elegant 1908 La Adria Corsets In Seattle Sale
French model corsets for spring 1908 Seattle sale showcase La Adria models F G H. Model F targets long waisted figures with full encasement and high bust priced 5.00. Model G offers medium low bust and long back for a slender look priced 6.00. Model H features moderately high bust and long skirt aimed at elongating the figure priced 4.50.
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Seattle
la Adria
Fash
Language loving wife of ambassador shows linguistic breadth
Washington April 15 reports Mrs David Jayne Hill wife of the new ambassador to Germany excels in European languages except Slavic tongues and studies Turkish and Arabic for fun She also learned Spanish in Salamanca Haitian in Rome and German in Dresden Also noted are deaths Edith McCullough Lena Oderkirk and J O Witeon with remains shipment plans and dates in April
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Washington
Diplomatic Corpa
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Hill
Mra. Hill
Europe
University of Salamanca
Rome
Dresden
Edith McCullough
John McCullough
East 76Th At
Lena Oderkirk
Oewega
N. Y
Collings Bros
J. O. Witeon
South Seattle
Women's Coats and Jackets From Silk Shirtwaists to Linen Styles
A catalog of women’s coats and jackets highlighting silk shirtwaist inspired coats, patsh tussor and Shantung fabrics, and a range of prices. Lineups include three-quarter semi-fitted coats at 35.00, after-length covert coats at 29.50, black broadcloth, serge, satin afternoon coats 35.00 to 50.00, and linen coats from 7.50 to 10.00 with tan collars and lag buttons.
Easter Waists Displayed With Fine Details Attract Buyers
Attractive collection of waist styles shown this week includes dotted mull and lawn fabrics in blue and lavender with lace trimming. Prices range from 3.98 to 39.50 and feature tucks, embroidered medallions, and assorted neck and cuff details aimed at increased demand for color and lingerie effects.
Easter Hosiery Specials for Women
Variety of women's pure white stockings in silk lisle and gauze lisle fabrics. Listings include lace ankle silk hose at 3.50 and 4.95 per pair, sheer white silk at 1.25, white lisle at 1.00, and other styles priced around 0.75 to 0.00 with floral and polka dot patterns.
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Janey
Funeral services for J N Selmer held at Port Ludlow chapel
The funeral for J N Selmer who died at Port Ludlow on April 18 was observed this morning at 10:36 at the chapel of the crema.
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J. N. Selmer
Port Ludlow
Comstock Golden Gate Shares Offered for Sale
Comstock Golden Gate H M Herrin and Co list 300 shares for sale at 35 cents per share. Reading address 610 Firatavy and date 26 appears in the notice.
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Comstock Golden Gate
H. M. Herrin & Co
Firatavy
Funeral Notices From Mount Pleasant Cemetery Services
The text lists cremations and funeral services for Edith McCullough at St Andrews Fremont and for Mrs Wh son at Bethel Church Port Orchard with burial at Rethel cemetery. Phillip Patroll is to have a service at Butterworth Sons chapel Saturday at 2 30 in the afternoon.
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Tery
Mount Pleasant
Edith McCullough
St. Andrew's Church
Fremont
Whson
Bethel Church
Port Orchard
Rethel
Phillip Patroll
chapel of Butterworth @ Sons
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Thos. E. Watson
Lady Modern Maccabees
Danish Norwegian Baptist Church
Howard Ay
New York
Bon Marche
Saie Ae
Themarche
Trevien Chematte
Siresee
Manchester
Pauttener
Menart St
Bey Kiln Burne
Frederick & Nelson, Inc
Ion
Frederick & Nelson
Main
Finst Ave
Union Dentists
National Hotel
First Avenue
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