Republican Convention Endorses Roosevelt Era Policies
At Chicago on June 21 the Republican National Convention elected dies Withy Root as chairman and announced committees. Speaker Cannem presided, territorial representation was settled, and a platform was drafted by Henry Cabot Lodge. The party praised Roosevelt's foreign policy, the gold standard, tariff protection, and national growth, promising continued Republican leadership and adherence to proven principles.
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Missouri
National Committee
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Cannem
Committee On Rules and Order
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Republican Party
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Pekin
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Pacific
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Democratic Party
Merchant Marine Commission
Roosevelt
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Convention Session Adopts Platform and Adjourns
Chicago June 27 delegates adjourn after adopting credentials and rules reports. Rev Thomas Cox delivered invocation, Lily Whites and Blacks and Tans seating upheld, permanent chairman William Johnson announced, platform presented by Senator Forker praising Republican rule and opposing Democratic ascent through years of control.
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Committee On
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National Committee
Louisiana
Wasa
W. M. Johnson
Clanron
Cullom
Senator Foraker
Ohio
New Republican National Committee Members Listed
Chicago June 22 The new Republican national committee lists numerous changes with members from Alabama to Wyoming and territories. Notable names include Frank O Lowden Myron T Herrick Boies Penrose Charles H Carey and W Murray Coyne among others from states such as Illinois Indiana New York California and Texas as well as district representatives.
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Republican National Committee
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Charles H. Scott
Arkansas
Powell Clayton
California
George A. Knight
Colorado
A. M. Stevenson
Connecticut
Charles I
Brooker
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
Florida
J. N. Coombs
Georgia
Judson W. Lyons
Idaho
Welden B. Heyburn
Illinois
Frank
Montana
John B. Wayt
Nebraska
Charles H. W Morrill
Nevada
P. L. Flanigan
New Hampshire
Frank T. Streeter
New Jersey
Franklin Murphy
New York
William’ Te Ward
North Carolina
Lusk
North Dakota
Alexander McKenstie
Ohio
Myron T. Herrick
Oregon
Charles H. Carey
Pennsylvania
Boies Penrose
Rhode Island
South Carolina
John G. Capers
South Dakota
J. M. Green
Tennessee
A. Lyons
Utah
C. EB
Vermont
James Brock
Virginia
George E. Bowden
Washington
West Virginia
N. Scott
Wisconsin
Henry
GC. Payne
Wyoming
George E. Pexton
Alaska
John G. Held
Arizona
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Sturgis
District of Columbia
Robert Reyburn
Indian Territory
P. L. Soper
New Mexico
Solomon of
Oklahoma
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Porto Rico
Robert Howail
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Me Hobertson
Filipino Exhibit Inaugurated At World’s Fair In St Louis
The Philippine exposition at the World’s Fair opened to the public with a grand parade of native groups led by Philippine scouts and constabulary. Eleven hundred natives showcased a spectrum from Negrito to Visayan, with music from 80 Visayans and a 16-piece orchestra. All exhibit buildings, including war material, opened under 15,000 electric lights and will stay open till 11 each night.
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Philippine Exposition Board
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War Department
Col. Edwards
Lawton
Philippines
Francis
Philippine Constabulary
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Exposition Board
Philippine Scouts
Constabulary
Negrito
Scouts
Lanao
Moro
Manila
World’s Fair Dairy Test Preliminary Cows Weighed
In St Louis on June 19 all cows entered in the dairy test were weighed at the barns. They will be reweighed for five days to determine initial live weight. At the end of the test the weight difference will be credited or deducted in final awards.
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Central High School June class largest in history
St Louis report notes the June class of Central High School, graduating Friday, numbered 143 girls and 91 girls and 52 boys, marking the largest graduating class in the school’s history.
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Mites Threaten Poultry Flocks and Control Methods
Reading from a veterinary bulletin, the piece warns poultry raisers about the chicken mite, its rapid growth, and aggressive feeding. It describes the mite’s appearance, hiding spots in nests and barrels, and the semi parasitic nature. It advises regular spraying with insecticide and vigilant litter management to protect hens and newly hatched chicks.
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Veterinary Department
Iowa Agricultural College
Detroit Free Press
Mrs Fairbanks Endorses Pinkham Remedy for Health
A testimonial from Mrs May Fairbanks of Minneapolis praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a safeguard for women's health. The letter urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham, noting a reward for a genuine signature and inviting sick women to write for guidance from Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
May Fairsanns
South 7Th St
Minneapolis
Minn
Fairbanks
Ice prices rise as east ice crop costs surge
Pittsburg Dispatch reports that a so called ice combination blames a costly Maine harvest and stormy weather for higher summer ice prices. Large blocks, thick ice, and low harvests drove up wages and expenses, challenging public belief that winter ice would be cheap.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Paraphrased Globe-Democrat Opinion on Japan and China
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that quick modernization saved Japan from partition and warns that China pays the penalty of procrastination, a thief of territory, urging timely reform to avoid fate.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Rome doctor praises Grape-Nuts as nerve and strength builder
A prominent Rome Georgia physician shares a personal tale of recovery using Grape Nuts. He describes severe illness, mountains retreat, and rapid gains in strength and weight after starting the product. He urges other sufferers to try it and notes the sponsor Postum Co. promotes the claim. He references The Road to Wellville book and a 10 day trial offer.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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