Taft and Sherman Ticket Praised for Presidential Race
The republican convention named Taft for president and Sherman for vice president, hailed as a strong national ticket. Taft, with New England roots and a storied public service career, would pursue steady reform similar to Roosevelt. Sherman, a longtime Utica representative and GOP committee chair, is praised as a popular, capable partner who will strengthen the ticket and broaden support for November’s election.
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Sherman
Fair Land
New England
Supreme Court of Ohio
William
Lfe
Cincinnati
United States Internal Revenue Collector
Supreme Court
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Phillippine Commission
Philippines
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James S. Sherman
Steods
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Anti Injunction Plank Drives National Platform Debate
The piece argues against the anti injunction plank in the Republican platform. It praises the judiciary as the nation’s main authority and warns against restraining courts in labor disputes. It notes judges can jail for contempt without a jury and cites labor unrest as a context for the controversy. The tone defends judicial independence amid labor tensions.
Republican plank on injunctions shaped by Gompers clash
A discussion of a labor dispute plank drawn up by Mr Gompers is detailed, opposing broad injunction powers during strikes. The draft would limit injunctions to extreme cases and require speedy hearings, with Roosevelt and Taft supporting the final version. The convention adopted the section overwhelmingly, trusting labor leaders to approve.
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Mr. Gompers
Roosevelt
Taft
Gompers
Republican Party
Mr Blythe Denies Involvement In Allison Campaign
Manchester Press argues Blythe played no part in Allison's campaign and contends the outcome was not vital to him. It asserts Blythe would have acted if a Republican nominee opposed Blythe interests, claiming railroad supporters would then mobilize on the Democratic side.
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Allison
J. W. Blythe
Blythe
Mr. Blythe
Congress
Chairman of Republican National Committee Change
The Republican National Committee has not chosen a chairman as Chas. H. Hitchcock, named for the post, has refused the office citing poor health. A new selection is expected at a committee meeting set for July 3 in Washington.
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Republican National Committee
Chas. H. Hitchcock
Washington
Taft Resigns as Secretary of War. Gen Luke Wright to Succeed
William Howard Taft has sent in his resignation as Secretary of War to take effect June 30. General Luke Wright of Tennessee is chosen to succeed Taft, praised for administrative and legal ability, notably in handling Philippine affairs.
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Wm. H. Taft
Luke Wright
Tennessee
Taft
Gen. Wright
Philippines
Courier comment on republicany line sparks digestion claim
Friend Hingdon of the Courier quips that the line Republicany will beg Walt shows little sincerity or conviction among the prayers, reflecting a snide take on the ongoing exchange.
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Hingdon
Courier
Walt
Party disputes within families and party unity urged
The writer argues that internal differences among party members should be set aside in favor of a solid front against outsiders. They advise focusing on one's own party and not worrying about neighboring factions or the alleged lack of decisive opinions among Republicans.
Women for German Colonies shaping emigration
In German colonies a population imbalance prompts female leaders to push for many more German families. The Women's Colonial union, backed by Grand Duke Johann Albrecht, mobilizes through a fortnightly magazine Kolonigan Heimat and field work to attract and support women workers and potential emigrants.
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Johann Albrecht of
Mecklenburg
Ccionies
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Wom- 20
Schools for Animals and a Mustache Vow Tale
A professor jokes about schools for animals and describes training elephants to move logs and respond to cues. The piece notes pet schools for mice monkeys birds and parrots and mentions profitable big animal schools. It also recalls Abram Schaeffer of Elizabethtown vowing never to part with his mustache if James Buchanan won the presidency.
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Itam
Philadelphia
Abram Schaeffer
Elizabethtown
James Buchanan
Schaeffer
Baltimore
Buchanan
West Donegal
Whale dwarfs elephant in size comparison
Readers learn that a full grown elephant weighs about six tons, while a whale can weigh around 150 tons making it vastly larger. The passage contrasts common belief with a striking factual example to highlight whale gigantism.
Modern Speech Beats Poise In Smart Set English
The essay argues that elegant talk marks social ease while good Duelish marks middle class status. It claims modern vocabulary is small and largely slang driven by Black and White Brester styles, revealing attitudes of the era.
The Inventor’s Pathetic Patents Flight of Fate
A thoughtful inventor laments fate in an era of ventures and soaring ideas. He notes that only his money spent on a new patent aeroplane has not vanished into air, while other schemes rise and fall. The remark underscores the risky, buoyant atmosphere of innovation.
Kodol advertised for digestion aid in summer health ad
An advertisement urges caution about stomach troubles in summer and promotes Kodol as the best preparation for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims Kodol digests all foods, is pleasant to take, and is sold by B. E. Conner & Co.
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B. E. Conner & Co
Unclear health ad fragment mentions tablets and remedies
Fragmentary ad claims Tealor Tablets support summer wellness and relief from dizzy spells and stomach and liver troubles. Mentions Hollig Taye andy contels Rie and a price of 350, with vague reassurance that it keeps you well all season.
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Andy Contels
New Train Service Between Pierre and the Black Hills
The Chicago and North Western and Pierre Rapid City lines announce an improved railway service with Pullman Sleeping cars between Huron and Rapid City. Schedule details include westbound departures from Huron at 9:20 a.m. and Pierre at 1:10 a.m., with arrivals in Rapid City at 7:38 a.m. and Pierre at 3:00 a.m. later, plus connections at Huron and Rapid City to regional towns.
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Pullman
Huron
Rapid City
Chicago & North- Western
Irect
Town Points
Deadwood
Lead
Belle Fourche
Tigker
Orth- Western Ling
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