Nebraska conventions in Lincoln and Grand Island
Lincoln and Grand Island hosted parallel state party conventions on July 26 with Republican influence centered in Lincoln under permanent chairmanship by Norris Brown. Norris opposed Brown ally and the platform backed initiative referendum and a state board of control, while Norris pressed a resolution denouncing Cannonism after the platform was adopted. A Republican state central committee was chosen and planned to organize for August 23, opposed prohibition, with mayor Dahlman arguing against county option and Governor Shallerberger urged prudent handling of the liquor question.
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Nebraska
Polite
Lincoln
Grand Island
United States
Norris Brown
George W Nor
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Contro
Norris
Brown
Srs
Central Committee
Missouri
Bryan
Dahlman Waht
McF. Harrington
Shallerberger
Democratic convention opens with temporary chairman and committee
The convention was called to order by Chairman Byrnes with Rev i A Arthur invoking a blessing. J Smyth spoke as temporary chairman and outlined the resolutions committee including M F Harrington W J Bryan H B Fleharty T L Albert and others.
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Byrnes
State Committee
I. A Arthur
J. Smyth
M.F. Harrington
W. J. Bryan
H. BP. Fleharty
T. L Albert
W. B. Cramins
Dr. Babcock
Populist Party Adopts County Option Pledge Resolution
The 48 member populist convention adopted a resolution urging voters to back candidates who openly pledge county option support. Elmer G. Thomas led the push for adoption, overcoming initial rejection and securing a 67 to 3 pass. The meeting also named a state central committee with C. B Manuel as chairman.
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Peoples’ Party
Elmer G. Thomas
Thomas
Wot. Bryan
B Manuel
St. Paul
Wairath
Osceola
Prohibitionists Hold Satisfactory Convention in Lincoln
Prohibition leaders call the Lincoln gathering a satisfactory convention adopting a platform favoring national prohibition, county option as a step toward it, opposition to liquor interests in politics, opposition to corruption by liquor interests, support for initiative and referendum, and a suffrage standard based on intelligence.
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Prohibition Party
Lincoln
Republican Party and Taft Era Economic Policy Review
A long-form period piece extols President Taft and the Republican Congress. It highlights tariff reform, postal savings banks, and preservation of natural lands, arguing confidence in Republicans’ handling of commerce and national welfare. It frames progress as a century-long Republican trait under Lincoln through Taft.
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Lincoln
Borand Garfield
Kinley
Taft
H. Taft
Congress
Interstate Commerce
Commerce Court
Ben Republicar
Republican Party
Wieten
Feahlesaners
Wren
Grant
Lee
Democratic Party
Beund
T Republican Party
Yeats
Political platform pledge for tariff reform and governance
A political group endorses tariff reform, economy, and income tax ratification, pledging to oppose corporate contributions and support nonpartisan control. They praise Governor Shallenberger, Ashton Shallenberger, and the administration, while advocating biennial elections, district judges, and initiative and referendum. The platform urges strict enforcement of laws and fair representation across Nebraska and states.
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Campass
Tanith Vovines
Copeblionn
Scour
States
Alaska
Nebraska
Shatlenberger
County Optim
Trafic
Firet
Supreme Court
Ren Enpartivan
Bellot
Pitth
Metropoliten
Southwestern
Ne- Drnaeka
Ary
Raltcona
Populist Delegates Endorse Independent Party Platform
At Grand Island Nebraska on July 26 1910 delegates of the peoples independent party renew support for their platform. They praise earlier advocacy that influenced Democratic and Republican platforms and pledge unwavering support to all levels of government administered to secure equal justice for all people. They endorse the enactment of the principles and reforms proposed by the party.
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Peoples’ Independent Party
Grand Island
Neb
Omaha
Dean's Kidney Pills Restore Strength Says Mrs Le jote
A testimonial from Mrs Le jote of 162 W Gamble St confirms kidney pills revived her strength after months of suffering. She credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring flesh and steadiness after doctors failed. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo.
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Aia le Jote
W. Gamble
Dean
There Should Frits the Gardener Stumbles Off Train
Stolid German gardener Fritz, after a long market day, is awakened on a crowded train in Bloomfield. He exits the car into the open door, landing in the sand beside the tracks and mutters there should be steps rather than an abrupt exit.
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Frits
Bloomfield
Fritz
St. Paul Dispatch
Clever Joke of Kind King at Press Club
London correspondent recalls King Edward's good humor in New York as a poacher tale unfolds at Rufford Abbey. Lord Arthur Baville confronts a shabby man with a dead pheasant, but the king orders mercy and a tolerant laugh.
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Edward
London
Press Club
New York
Rufford Abbey
Arthur Baville
Arthur
Seven Times Six Forty Eight Missed By Child Prayer
A seven year old girl asks God to make seven times six equal forty eight during prayers. Her mother questions the math while the child explains she wrote it wrong in today’s exam to ensure a correct score. The anecdote appears in Lippincott's.
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Mary
Lippincott’s
Hedging. Clergyman and Bridegroom Exchange Wary Vows
The exchange hints at a tense wedding scene with humor and sharp dialogue. A clergyman asks a pointed question about commitment while the bridegroom flippantly questions a minimum sentence. The tone suggests satire or social commentary.
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