Taft Sherman Ticket Victory at Republican Convention
The Republicans concluded their national convention with James S. Sherman of New York nominated for vice president and William H. Taft secured the presidential nomination. Ohio and California delegates fueled the final surge as final tallies showed Taft with a commanding lead and Sherman chosen by acclaim to join him on the ticket. The gathering closed with the band playing and cheers echoing through the Coliseum.
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Chicago
Taft
Sherman
James S. Sherman
New York
Knox
la Hollette
Ohio
Buckeyes
Theodore J. Burton
Jae
Knight
George H. Knight
California
Lodgs
Theodore Roosevelt
Joseph B. Foraker
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
Joseph Cannon
Illinois
Robert la Follette
Wisconsin
Charles E. Hughes
Philander C. Knox
Pennsylvania
William H. Taft
Lodge
Cannon
Hughes
James
Tim Woodruff
Leutenant
Curtle Guild
Massachusetts
Senator Lodge
Franklin Murphy
New Jerey
Thomas N. McCarter
Namie
Senator Crane
Judson W. Kgon
Georgia
Platform at a Glance Roosevelt and Republican Policies
Summary of party platform items including Roosevelt stance on wealth, power, and privilege, anti injunctions with court notice, labor relief, tariff reform with maximum and minimum rates, monetary expansion, trust supervision, inland waterways and harbors plan, military readiness, good roads, and opposition to negro disfranchisement. Compares Democratic and Republican philosophies on government strength and nation ownership.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Congress
Iland Waterways
Great Lakes
Agricultural Department
Runaway Prophet Jonah Escapes by Highway Byway
Story by the Highway Byway preacher Edson profiles Jonah’s bid for escape from God’s command in chapters 1 and 2. Biblical narration centers on a fleeing prophet, storm at sea, and his subsequent lesson about obedience and divine sovereignty.
Jonah's Flight from Nineveh and the Call to War
The narrative follows the prophet Jonah’s joy for Israel’s revival turning to fear as God commands him to warn Nineveh. Fleeing, he aims for distant shores, hoping to escape divine will, while courts, ships, and the seacoast test his resolve amid the looming conflict with hostile nations. Also noted are reports that French and German hospitals will employ women nurses in military settings, with Val-de Grace leading in Paris and competitive examinations cited.
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Jonah
Israel
Jeroboam
Samaria
Owe
Nineveh
Israe
Ronvad
Ninevehh
Joppa
Val-de Grace
Paris
America
England
Germany
Army
Sermonette on Jonah and God’s Worldwide Mercy
The article argues Jonah’s story confirms God’s universal mercy beyond Israel and warns against narrow obedience. It highlights Jonah fleeing his mission to Nineveh and Paul’s call to preach to all nations, noting consequences of disobedience and the vindication of faith through Jonah’s preservation.
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Jonah
Christ
God
Nineveh
Israel
Paul
Moroccos rival sultans rely on deserters in comic scene
The London Times correspondent notes both sultans of Morocco depend on deserters for troops and oddities arise. He describes Mulal Hafid’s camp visit being blocked while Mulaf Abd-el-Aqiz’s army features a bandsman unclothed, a madman in uniform, and a tro mbone performance during a review. In York and Adams counties, Congressman Lafean distributed 84,000 garden seed packages to constituents, each district originally allotted 10,000.
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London Times
Morocco
Mulal Hafid
Mulaf Abd-el-Aqiz
Lafean
York
Adams
Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia
No Hope In a Haircut Poet Comment
The Atlanta Constitution notes that after a haircut the Adams Enterprise poet remains prolific, quipping that one bald writer still pens poetry. The editor remarks there is no hope in a haircut as the writer continues to produce verses.
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Adams Enterprise
Atlanta Constitution
No Chance for Distress in Neighborly Exchange
A brief Detroit Free Press item records Mrs. Scarem quipping about a visit with a neighbor she describes as sick. The exchange turns humorous as she notes the woman was not as ill as expected, adding a sly jab about Andrey.
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Mrs. Scarem
Detroit Free Presa
Conference eyed for penny telegrams in Europe
A conference of postmasters general of Europe is hoped to be held in London this year to introduce penny a word telegrams across Europe. The British postmaster general estimates revenue loss at up to £120,000, a figure not inducing actual loss since current profits exceed it.
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Postmasters-General of
Europe
London
France Adopts New Verb Businer in Bold Hustling Trade
A French usage trend introduces the verb businer meaning to transact affairs with brisk vigor. Derived from the English word business, it is presented as a nod to Anglo-Saxon commercial prowess and modern enterprise in France.
Odor of Sanctity in Ancient Funerals
The New York American notes that ancient customs honored the dead with incense in death rooms and rose water for washing illustrious deceased, tracing practices back to Homeric times and echoing Egyptian customs in early history.
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Egypt
New York American
Easy to Peg. Resourceful children play game with vest
Gunner notes the kids use Brother Bill's loud checkered vest to play checkers. Guyer asks about Sister Sue's peeka boo waist. They are using the perforations as a cribbage board.
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Gunner
Guyer
Bill
Sue
Land height and ocean depth noted by Lyall
A historical note states the mean land height above sea level is about 1,000 feet while the average ocean depth is at least 13,000 feet, reflecting early geographic measurements referenced by Lyall.
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Coliseum
Henry Cabot Lodge
Massachuetta
Mr. Lodge
United States
Teddy
Jona
Edson
France
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