Woodrow Wilson On Roosevelt Defeat In Taft Nomination Fight
Governor Woodrow Wilson cites Teddy Roosevelt's alleged missteps at Chicago as key to Taft’s nomination win. He argues Roosevelt could have secured the nomination if he avoided excessive trickery and stayed aligned with honest supporters. Washington officials echo the view of Roosevelt’s failure to unite backing at the convention.
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Princeton
Woodrow Wit
Taft
Roosevelt
Chicago
Teddy
Sam
Rosevelt
Hilles Names Executive Committee for Taft Campaign
New York July reports Charles D Hilles head of the Republican National Committee has appointed an executive committee for Taft's campaign. Notable inclusion is George W Perkins ally of Theodore Roosevelt and Morgan banker whose links to the Progressive movement are noted.
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New York
Charles D. Hilles
Republican National Emittee
William Howard Taft
Ap Odt
Theodore Roosevelt
George W
Shorter Route to Kodiak Reported by Alameda Captain
The Alameda of the Alaska Steamship Company confirms a shorter Seward to Kodiak route discovered amid Mount Katmai eruption activity. Capt. of the Alameda, returning from Alaska's southwest, says the new path cuts many miles by avoiding island detours. Also noted is a Keystone drill for sale at Nugget office, Gus Nelson advertising.
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Katmal
Seward
Afognak
Kodiak
Shelikof Strait
Alameda
Alaska
Resurrection Bay
Keystone
Gus Nelson
Nugget
Gus
U. S. Steel Trust Is Not So Bad
Washington July 22 The house investigating committee finds the United States Steel Trust merger not a bad arrangement and urges only tighter government control. There is demand for dissolution, but the committee notes the steel trust may be whitewashed by Democrats before a national election.
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Special Nugget Service
Washington
House
United States Steel Trust
Vries
Union Wage Scale Approved by 45000 Miners
The United Mine Workers in the Pittsburg coal fields approved a union wage scale, ending a dispute that had led to dangerous tensions and near-violence in mines and shafts. The ruling Cal!s attention to dress goods and related trimmings at Mrs. Wanger opposite the New Court house.
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Pittsburg
United Mine
Lai
Taft Supports Full Canada Reciprocity Asks Congress Action
President Taft urges repeal of all reciprocity measures and calls for renewed action between the United States and Canada. The proposal, favored by Republicans and Democrats, seeks a joint resolution passed during a special session to extend reciprocal trade benefits granted last fall.
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Taft
Canada
Pejedar Cote
United States
Congress
Lee
Mexican Insurgents Arrested in Texas
Mexican insurgents were arrested in Texas Saturday and held for trial. The incident follows unrest linked to efforts to overthrow President Madero and his cabinet.
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Texas
Geralde
Insurrects
Inez
Prochimes
Madero
Hils
Orne
Japan to spend millions on Tokyo exposition display
The Exposition board reports Japan will invest about one million dollars for its exhibit at the Pan-American Exposition in San Francisco in 1915. The Mikado seeks cordial ties and commercial benefits with the United States, planning an extensive display across arts, products, and diverse industries.
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Francisco
Japan
Foon
Ishand
Roosevelt Gets Taft Backing Amid Primary Push
Springfield report notes Charles S Deneen shifts from Roosevelt ally to supporting Taft for the Republican nomination. Deneen had pushed for a primary law to let voters choose candidates, but now declares he will back the regular nominee at the Chicago convention. Also mentions retailer ads for special bottle sale and fresh fruit at Royal Fruit Store.
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Springfield
Interior
Chas. S. Deneen
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft
Dencon
Chicago
Roosevelt
Gov. Deneen
Lorimer Receives Warm Welcome in Chicago
In Chicago on July 24 ex senator William Lorimer was greeted at a public reception with a grand event. A hundred men attended as the principal speaker praised his service and urged Chicago’s senators to recognize his work. C. L. Smith, a dredge operator, arrived aboard the Vic to oversee installation of a major mechanical digger on Seward Peninsula.
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Chicago
William Lorimer
United States
Hillness
C. L. Smith
Vic
Seward Peninsula
Miners Hotel rooms in Nome offer steam heat and light
The Miners Hotel advertises rooms from 1.50 to 5 per week with steam heat and electric light under manager E. L. Holt. Dr. Andrews, a dentist, is now at the Nugget Office as a new stand in the Board of Trade placer locations.
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Nome
E. L. Holt
Dr. Andrews
Board of Trade
Placer
Nugget
U S Battleship Breaks Record in Naval Trials
An article reports on a new battleship surpassing previous records during trials in the news. The vessel displaces about 26,008 tons and is noted for its armament and design. Officials emphasize costs and government implications of commissioning this advanced ship as part of a broader naval expansion.
Alaska village refuge site chosen near Jawett bay
Dispatch from the Alaska bureau notes refugees from a volcanic eruption will be moved to a new site beyond the mountain range to preserve natural resources and hunting grounds for natives. Mention of auto wreckage, injuries, and a legislative breach of promise award follows with varied local items including militia calls in Charleston and Bishop Warren D. death in Denver. A classified ad block for Prosser’s eggs and Nome Tailoring Co. services concludes.
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Alaska Bureau of Education
Jawett Bay
Portland
Bertrand Wiske
Charleston
Peyton
Cail
Com! Company
Warren D. Denver
Warren
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Polet
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Firet Avene
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Royal Fruit Store
Lorimer
Miners Hotel
U. S. Battleship
Hattiosiig
Hilton
Telegraphic News
Promi Portland
Helen Goe
Robert Thompson
Hher
Prosser’s
Nome Tailoring Co
Nome Tering Co
Segerstrom & Hagen and
Zehner’s Jewelry Stores
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