Roosevelt Nomination Praise at Chicago Conven tion
Ex governor Black touts Theodore Roosevelt as best suited for president saying the times demand his candidacy and he will win. The piece argues Roosevelt Fairbanks ticket gains broad support from miners farmers factory owners and business people and praises Republican platform and unity. It notes Senator Fairbanks of Indiana and ends with a humorous Indianapolis News item about a ducking pond verdict.
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Black
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
McKinley
Wall Street
Mark Hanna
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Fairbanks
Indiana
Fairbanks Touted as 1908 Republican Vice Presidential Nominee
Indiana born Charles W. Fairbanks is praised as a vigorous, conservative leader and a fit running mate for Roosevelt. The piece notes his Senate experience, friendship with Hanna and McKinley, and asserts the convention selected him as vice presidential nominee with broad party support.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Union
Country College
United States Senate
Mark Hanna
McKinley
Fairbanks
Roosevelt
Dolliver
Astower
Platform contrasts in platform summaries and a court note
The Terre Haute Star contrasts a memoir on a teacher dam ages case with a political platform praising protective tariffs Monroe Doctrine and a strong navy. It notes a clash between the returns to sanity by Hill and Parker and the current platform.
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Sullivan County
Terre Haute
Hill and Parker
Roosevelt and Fairbanks to lead in coming election
Stand put. Col. Taylor acts as clerk Til Ogle sworn in. Roosevelt posterity is assured and Fairbanks will be transferred from the Wabash to the Potomac banks. The Democratic press notes a faction in Wisconsin Republicans, which will be eradicated before the election as Wis consin delivers a handsome Republican majority. Keep your eye on St. Louis.
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Col. Taylor
Til Ogle
Fairbanks
Wabash
Potomac
Wisconsin
St. Louis
Unclear St Louis Convention Signals Packed Republican Action
The text notes Mr Bryan's willingness to attend the St. Louis Republican convention and promises full coverage of the Chicago national platform. Democratic critics say the Chicago gathering lacked enthusiasm and anticipate notable, undefined activity in St Louis.
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Bryan
St. Louis
Chicago
of the Union
Republican Unity and Indiana Politics Ahead of 1908
The piece asserts Democratic support for negro education and equal facilities, notes Jacob Dunn’s radical plank proposals, and praises Roosevelt Fairbanks as the inevitable Republican ticket. It predicts a spirited senatorial contest in Indiana with unified Republican effort to elect all legislative candidates.
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North Carolina
Jacob Dunn
Indianapolis
Congress
Dunn
Charles W. Fairbanks
Senate
Indiana
Local party press praised for campaign work and tariff debate
The piece argues Republicans rely on local party papers to present facts and persuade readers. It anticipates tariff revisions but urges caution, noting market costs of newspaper space and the need for careful financial and policy consideration.
Republican rise to power echoed in 1904 platform
Extract from the Republican National Platform of 1904 notes the party's origin to halt slavery and its long control of government. It argues the party has earned American confidence for nearly two generations and contrasts its governance with Democratic opposition.
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Republican Party
Lincoln
Democratic Party
B and O W Tickets to St Louis Sale From Vincennes
The B and O W railroad offers return tickets to St Louis from Vincennes Indiana at set rates. Season tickets at 0.60.0, 60 day tickets valid on seven day trains, good in coaches only. Tickets on Tuesdays and Thursdays until June 30 1904. For details write AW Townsend Agent.
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Vincennes
Ind
St.- Lo
Townsend
Gap
Agt
Vittenion Ind
Republican Platform Emphasizes Prosperity and Protection
The document outlines Republican achievements under Theodore Roosevelt, praising tariff protection, gold standard, naval strength, and overseas policy. It lauds the Spain war outcomes, Cuba and Philippines administration, and calls for continued restraint on capital and labor, arbitration, and strict law enforcement.
New St Louis to Kansas City Line Under Rush Work
Mornington prepares the St Louis to Kansas City through connection, 279 miles long, using Alton track between Mexico and Kansas City. Line features 85 pound rail, steel bridges, significant tangent sections, and aims to handle rising Exposition travel with more trains. Stopovers allowed on through tickets. inquire at 604 Pine Street St. Louis for routes and berths.
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Mornington
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mexico
Alton
Missouri
Old Monroe
ST. Lois
Burlington
Chas. E. Michel
L. W. Wakeley
Pine Street
Special 4th of July Train to Sullivan from Newton
The Nancis Central offers a July 4 special train for Sullivan celebrations. Fares are one and a third with a 25 cent minimum. The northbound train leaves Newton at 7:00 AM, stops at all points to Sullivan by 8:50 AM. Switz City departure is 10:00 AM, reaches Sullivan by 10:50 AM. Return east from Sullivan at 8:30 PM, west at 10:30 PM.
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Nancis Cental
Sullivan
Newton
Switz City
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Indianapolis News
Board of Review
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Prosper
Ity
Theodore
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Pius Ov
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Daveus
Spain
Cuba
United States
Philippines
Pekin
China
Pacific
Atlantic
Berte Paoecadhl
Republian Party
Ginaster
Turin
Republican Arty
Party
Merchant’ Marine Commission
Repubican Party
Lipera
Monster
Hoosevelt
Sinil
Pepiesebthtiett
United Stateer
William McKinley
Wrethas
Acs
Venezuela
Auchor
Panama
Orient
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