Republican Township Ticket and Officials Listing
The copy lists election positions and names including Congress Charles B Landis representative E J Mendenhall judge Ira W Christian prosecutor C M Gentry auditor Geo Griffin treasurer John Bauchert sheriff Walter White surveyor Hugh Johnson coroner C C Ray commissioner 1st district J E Clark commissioner 2nd district Hamilton Metsker Trustee Geo W Scott Assessor R C Kercheval. An additional fine of 8000 000 is mentioned for the Standard Oil Company amid economic concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chas. B. Landis
E. J. Mendenhall
Ira W. Christian
C. M. Gentry
Geo. Griffin
John Bauchert
Walter White
Hugh Johnson
C. C. Ray
J. E. Clark
Campaign respect grows for Ohio sons after Bryan beatings
Mr. Bryan who has been beaten twice by an Ohio man will enter the campaign with notable regard for the Buckeye State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Ohio
Buckeye
Republican Party Upholds Great Principles
The message asserts the party’s founding champion role and vows to stay true to its origin and record as it faces future challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Cartoon on Politics in Schools Sparks Thought
A political cartoon on the first page argues that politics should not mix with school affairs as it harms educational work and the school's welfare. It suggests thinking about how political agendas affect schooling and governance.
Fourth of July plans urged for sane vacation
planners told to keep safety in mind as frequent death and accident list highlights risks of the holiday and serves as a warning about dangers associated with Fourth of July celebrations.
Agriculture Department Seeks 8 Billion Farm Goods This Year
The Agricultural Department targets 8 billion dollars in U S farm products for the year, up one billion from 1907. The anticipated rise would nearly supplement the billion dollar Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
United States
Congress
Corn Imports From Argentina Boost New York Plant Worth
A New York glucose and starch establishment imports corn from Argentina. The influx of corn fuels strong demand as farm values in the Mississippi Valley are expected to rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Glucose and Starch Establishment
Argentina
Mississippi Valley
Potato Trust Promises Honest Prices for Consumers
A New York based potato trust declares its aim to prevent deceiving buyers. Consumers expect to be undeceived and to see potatoes offered at lower, cheaper prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taft Sherman Ticket Seen As Strong Rhythm For Republicans
The Republican Convention at Chicago closed with Taft and Sherman on the ticket. Taft is praised for a career as lawyer judge diplomat and cabinet member. The platform is described as well balanced and the party outlook is favorable for victory in the coming campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Taft
Sherman
William Howard Taft
Cuba
Phillippines
Republican Party
Fourth of July Dread Turns Into Patriotism Celebration
One week before the Fourth, readers note the day brings patriotic display but also growing parental anxiety over dangers. The piece warns dangers are often forgotten until tragedy and references the accident and death record of the era.
Enduring Day Sparks Call to End Deadly Firework Traditions
A historical appeal argues to curb or ban firework use noting 75 deaths from lockjaw and 24 cases of total blindness last year. The News urges authorities to replace the celebration with a safer, sane observance to protect youths and the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mini
Taft Seen as Ideal Man for Presidency by Spooner
John C. Spooner, ex-senator of Wisconsin, calls William Howard Taft an ideal presidential candidate. He praises Taft’s law knowledge, bench service, and national familiarity, noting Taft could fill Supreme Court vacancies and would bring Harrison's intellectual level plus a reassuring Taft smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
John C. Spooner
Wisconsin
Mr. Spooner
Supreme Court of the United States
Harrison
William H. Taft
Republican Party
Big Dates in Taft Life 1857 to 1908
The record lists milestones in William Howard Taft life from birth in Cincinnati on September 15 1857 through a sequence of roles and offices. It notes education at Woodward High School Yale College and law school admission to the bar and early legal posts in Hamilton County Ohio. It covers assistant county solicitor in 1883 and marriage in 1886 to Helen Herron. It traces judgeships in 1887 and federal posts including solicitor general in 1890 and Sixth Circuit judge in 1892. It ends with leadership of the Philippine Commission in 1900 governor of the Philippine Islands in 1901 and secretary of war in 1904 and a 1908 presidential nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Herron
Cincinnati
Superior Court
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Taft’s First Fist Fight in Youth Sparks Ohio Backstory
The 1880 incident shows William Howard Taft at 23 settling a dispute with Rose, a Cincinnati publisher. Taft, angered by slander against his father Alfonso Taft, pursued a physical beating until Rose begged mercy and fled town, after which the rival paper vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
James Abram Garfield
Taft
Alfonso Taft
Ohio
Rose
Cincinnati
Bill Taft
Republican platform calls for tariff reform and rural aid
The platform highlights farmer welfare with rural mail delivery expansion and state road aid. It argues for Sherman anti trust enforcement, tariff revision with minimum and maximum rates, and stronger interstate commerce rules. It supports veterans and widows, courts authority, postal savings, and racial equality under the amendments, urging continued Republican control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
Bureau of Mines and Mining
Legislative Department
House of Representatives
National Monetary Commission
Roosevelt Laureates Taft in Support of Nomination
President Roosevelt praised Secretary Taft upon his nomination for the presidency. He called Taft fearless, upright, and deeply in touch with all classes, saying he would champion broad American citizenship and oppose privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Roosevelt
Lincoln
Taft Named Republican Standard Bearer by Indiana Delegation
The Indiana delegation stands for William Howard Taft at the national convention and predicts Indiana will cast its fifteen electoral votes for Taft on November 3. Taft is praised as the most prepared, capable, and indivi dual candidate for president, with a record in law administration and diplomacy. The Marion Chronicle cites Roosevelt's praise and asserts Taft will be his own man while continuing Roosevelt era policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ours
Union
Wiliam Howard Taft
Pig Bill Taft
William Howard Taft
Army
War Department
United States Supreme Court
Superior Court
Cincinnati
Sixth Judicial District
Philippine Islands
Roosevelt
Marion Chronicle
Lincoln
White House
Taft
Philippines
Supreme Court
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Publican
Party of Law and Order
Ohio
Willam H. Taft
Speaker Cannon Endorsement Stated By Beloved Leader
The piece describes Speaker Cannon as beloved and honored for his pioneer role and close ties to ordinary citizens. It notes his words carry great weight with the people and introduces his stance on the issue of the Re.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe” Cannon
Indiana Republicans rally for governor and legislature tickets
The piece lauds Indiana Republicans for nominating a governor candidate and legislative slate. It emphasizes state issues and candidates as primary even in a presidential year and credits Mrs Taft with influencing Taft toward higher ambitions and a possible Supreme Court seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Indiana
Chicago
State Press On Ticket
Greensburg Review and Noblesville Ledger note the Tafts and Shermans influence in Republican history. They claim Roosevelt-hating politicians back Taft in Chicago to advance Taft policies. They argue Taft and Sherman are qualified, prudent leaders ensuring a sound, sane administration and broad business support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafts
Shermans
Republican Party
Taft
Chicago
Roosevelt
Noblesville Ledger
Sherman
Rural free delivery routes hit new national total
The United States now has 39,281 rural free delivery routes with Illinois leading, Iowa third and Missouri sixth. The program advances rapidly in the Central States and is widely appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Central States
Also Mentioned on This Page
the News Printing CO
H. McMurtry
Sheridan Indiana
Hamilton Metsker
Republican Township Ticket
Geo. W. Scott
R. C. Kercheval
Standard Oil Company
President Harrison
Woodward High School
Yale College
Hamilton County
Internal Revenue Collector
UR Party
Republic
Great Convention
Cannon
Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Masa
Ormul
Supreme Bench
United States Court
State Press ON
Greensburg Review
Indianapolis Star
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!