Editorial on Bryan campaign and government ownership stance
A New York Sun opinion questions the Bryan presidential bid in 1908. The piece argues his appeal mirrors past quackery and that his advocacy for bank deposit guarantees hints at broader support for government ownership of railroads and industry. It contends Bryan panders to voters while privately favoring extensive public control.
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Bryan
Denver Platform
Denney Platform
Mr. Bryan
New York Sun
Libel on the Army Over Captain Hains Case Plays Out
The San Francisco Call denounces Captain Peter C. Hains as the killer of William B. Annis in a cold moist premeditated murder. It rebukes the idea of unwritten law and warns against army sympathy or a million dollar defense fund. It stresses obedience to law and discipline.
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William B. Annis
Peter C. Hains
Annis
Hains
United States Army
Iibel
San Francisco
Judge Brissell Seeks Re election in Tonopah Ballot
Tonopah voters face a straightforward choice as Judge J P Brissell campaigns for another term as justice of the peace. The self described upholder of morals and impartial justice touts two years of service, urging continuity to keep Tonopah free from crooks and undesirables.
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J. P. Brissell
Tonopah
Brissell
Justice of the Peace
Tonoaph
Maccabee Ladies to Give a Grand September Dance
The Maccabee Ladies announce a grand ball on September 2 at the Miners' Exchange hall. Admission is set at $1 with committees named for arrangements floor refreshments and reception and Tonopah Hive members listed among organizers. Local social calendar expects a premier function with strong community involvement.
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Miners’ Exchange Hall
Ladies of the Maccabees
Winnie Hudson
Lulu Moore
Edna Addison
Carolyne Addrews
Caroline Lawrence
Susanna Tester
Nina Walker
Ella Donahue
Olga Lee
Beatrice Shaw
Rosa Page
Mary Ogia
Lucile Morehall
Tonopah Hive
Weeks and Erlenborn Set for Boxing at the Casino
The rising light heavyweight Erlenborn impresses fans as Freddie Weeks trains hard for their bout. Erlenborn boxed Calloway in sparring and avoided trouble while Weeks works to edge past his opponent in the afternoon match at 3 PM. Erlenborn turns twenty one on September 7 and may retire or switch careers afterward.
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Erlenborn
Ralph Calloway
Erlenhorn
Callo Way
Freddie Weeks
Dougherty
Freddie
Fred
Should Be Good Ball Game Today Between Montanas and Millers
The Montana and Millers ball teams meet on the focal diamond this afternoon at 3 o clock in a high profile matchup. Both squads sit atop the percentage standings and seek bragging rights after strengthening lineups. Coykendal the Millers new pitcher is praised as a wizard in the field will likely shape the outcome. The notice also mentions Washoe and Ormsby delegations traveling to Tonopah in a special car for the state Democratic convention and hints they will not sleep together.
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Montanas
Millers
Montana
Coykendal
Washoe
Tonopah
Ormsby
Carnon News
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Bonanza
Nevada
W. Booth
J. S. Daveler
Associated Press
Omnes
Mail Faut
Sen
Schiders
Tonopsk
Mateh
William H. Taft
James S. Sherman
Office OF Testice OF the Peace
S. Bert Cohen
Main
Prompedere
Montanas and Millers
Bohanza
H. J. Hall & Co
Hamman
City
Butler Theatre
THE
Round Mountain
Blaisdell-Paulsen
James W. Travers
Henry J. Bartlett
L. A. Gibbons
Peter Hertel
H. C. Price
H. E. Epstine
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