Taft Nomination Seen As Forced By Roosevelt Conflict
The La Follette Wisconsin convention report argues Taft’s nomination was manufactured by Roosevelt to control party dynamics. It notes Roosevelt’s influence, predicts Bryan’s strength in Ohio Indiana and Wisconsin, and outlines conservative plots to block Taft. The piece highlights La Follette’s rising popularity amid tensions.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Byran
For
Tom
Hia
South
Tett
Olief
la Follette
Bob la Follette
Wisconsin
la Folette
Mose
Joey
Sherman
Ping
Bryan
Denver
Johnson
Wall Street
Ohio
Indiana
Gamblers Plucky Police Stand Pat
A reader notes ongoing gambling activity and police inaction amid political excitement. He cites specific figures and events, accusing authorities of protecting gamblers while criticizing举报 of robbers and houses of ill repute. He mentions McFadden, McMasters, and others in local crime circles.
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Paige
Clark
Alton to Collect Grain Reports From Agents
Superintendent W B Causey of the Alton railroad requires agents to report on grain crop conditions twice each month the 19th and 27th. Reports must note if prospects are above or below normal percent deviation from acreage and the cause and will be sent to Chicago for head officers and trade department.
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W. B. Causey
Alton Railroad
Causey
Chicago
Trade Department
Pickering Seeks Clerk of Supreme Court Nomination
Portrait of John L. Pickering of Springfield veteran Illinois newspaper man. He is a Democratic candidate for clerk of the Supreme Court. Supporters say he would fill the office honestly and well and that he would be a strong governor candidate.
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John L. Pickering
Springfield
Ilinois
Pickering
Supreme Court
Éliher
Deneen
Yates
Joliet Tales Of Clever Fakirs In The Streets
Joliet residents report daily fakirs selling trinkets on street corners. Observers note crowd dynamics drive quick sales and large earnings, with varied tricks and illusions used to entice purchases. The article describes multiple methods and historical scams as practiced by traveling street magicians.
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Joliet
Moner to Loan. In sew amount. reaertats securi ty.
Unclear fragment lists a loan action with securedty terms and mentions Cowing and Young lawyers, Gur ting building, indicating a secured loan notice or mortgage filing. Names and specifics are partially garbled but point to a legal financial filing involving a property.
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Reaertats Security
Cowing & Young
Gurting
Thrice-Timorous Groom Plans Fourth Wedding Attempt
Daniel Matthews of Jerseyville Illinois has twice attempted to marry and fled. He delayed a ceremony with Miss Mary Miller in Carrolton then Miss Mary Frazier in Jerseyville, citing fear of marriage. He now plans a fourth attempt on Sunday June 21 despite previous retreats.
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Jerseyville, Ill
Daniel Matthews
Jerseyville
Matthews
Rosedale
Mary Miller
Carrolton
Mrs. Miller
Mary Frazier
North Pleas Street
East St. Louis
Mother
Miss Frazier
Dr Appleman Acknowledged Leading Specialist In City Care
Bellevue Hospital graduate Dr Appleman is highlighted as a top specialist with 14 years of focused practice at charity and Bellevue hospitals. He claims no superior in diagnosis and treatment and cites hundreds of local cures. His training and experience mark him as a premier medical figure.
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DR. Appleman
Bellevue Hospital Medical College
New York City
United States
Great Charity
Bellevue Hospitals
Appleman M D Promises Home Treatments For Wide Range Of Ailments
Dr J B Appleman offers non surgical cures for deafness Nervous diseases skin and blood disorders and women’s ailments using portable equipment from 4746 Prairie Avenue Chicago. He claims to undertake no incurable cases and invites correspondence from potential patients.
Good City Lots Near Hickory Street Cars
AVING purchased 30 lots in Ingalls West Side Subdivision of F H Bart lett Co Chicago I am enabled to offer rare bargains for home building or speculation Lots near mills and factories in the north section of the city Within half a block of Hickory Street cars and walking distance to mills I will sell on favorable terms or furnish money to build on them Easy terms available Call to see the property.
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Aving
Ingalls
West Side
F. H. Bartlett & Co
Chicago
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Pat
Hastong
Old McMasters
Hinkey Dink
Abe Rueff
Schmitz
McFadden
The
Herald
McMasters
Dolly Varden
Don Burton
Jakey Owen
Alton
Saturdsy's Daily
Bill Nye
Potiai Me
Rogchoen
Westence
Orland Macron
Lews Tisy
Orlamia
Cook
Tisy
Homer
Orland
National Biscuit Company
Appleman
Prairie Avenue
Joliet Warehouse & Transfer Co
International Harvester Co’s
Clinton & Michigan Sts
Tales Facilities
Hotel Munroe Block
Joliet National Bank
T. A. Mason
Robt
T. Kelly
Jas. C. O’connor
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