Jefferson Democracy birth urged in Chicago meeting
A new political party called Jefferson Democracy is proposed for Chicago on August 24. Radical unions socialist groups single tax clubs and other reform bodies will organize. The platform condemns political freedom replaced by despotism and targets Standard Oil railroads and Wall Street as intolerable.
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Chicago
Jefferson Democracy
Russia
Trusty
Standard Oil
Wall Street
Jefferson
War in the East and Meat Packers Strike Report
The fight in the Far East intensifies as Japan presses Kuropatkin’s Russian forces near Hai Cheng and Liao Yang, with Russians reportedly holding positions despite Japanese reinforcements. Separate dispatches note Chicago stockyards receiving 78,009 head of livestock as the meat cutters’ strike appears to wind down, with unions and packers shifting positions amid political tensions. President Donnelly warns the strike is only beginning, tying it to anticipated findings by the pent al beef trust commission for Roosevelt.
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Japan
Russiaia
Kuroki
Kuropatkin
Hai Cheng
Liao Yang
Pormion
Karopatkina
Reparta
Chicago
Donnelly
National Organization of Hog and Beef Hutchora
Sioux City
Eke
Pental Beef Rust Commission
Rogasevelt
Roosevelt Supported By Veteran Democrat In Des Moines
Hon Barlow Granger, early Des Moines settler and Democrat, says he will vote for Theodore Roosevelt this fall. He rails at the Democratic party for lacking any platform or principle and accuses it of chasing offices. He notes the St Louis convention failed to adopt a platform and reflects on other figures like Dave Hill and Bryan.
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Toledo Blade
Barlow Granger
Des Moines
Granger
Theodore Roosevelt
St. Louis
Theuainda
Dave Hill
Wall Street
Bryan
New York
Parker
Conanring
Ito
Democratic split and factory pledge thwarts party fears
A historical column argues New York press pressure over tariffs exposes Democratic instability. It denounces surrenders for votes and celebrates American industry, agriculture, and a Republican protectionist path, urging voters to choose continuity over Democratic destruction of prosperity.
Roosevelt speech praised as wise and patriotic by Tribune
The New York Tribune lauds President Roosevelt for his acceptance speech, calling it eminent, wise, and patriotic. It notes opponents may dispute its impact but cannot deny its likely strong effect on the nation and the public’s sense of national spirit. It also highlights Maxwell’s firm endorsement of Roosevelt as the best presidential candidate.
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New York Tribune
Roosevelt
United States
Political feud over trusts and labor splits roils party field
The piece notes Northern Securities and Wall Street power battles, criticizing ex Senator Davis and a vice presidential pick aligned with tariff aims and anti union policy. It contrasts Maxwell’s Roosevelt support with other Democrats’ party loyalty, then lists jurors drawn for the September district court term, naming local residents by township.
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Northern Securities Company
Wall Street
Maxwell
Davis
Walker
Bis
Bryan Democracy
Divine Right Baer
Roosevelt
Democrats
Parker and
District Court
Amundson
C. E. Person
Estherville
I. M. Eldred
Batherville
Arthur Pitcher
Metherville
RF. P. Woods
Geo. HW. Clark
Chris Rosenburg
C. M. Blaby
R. J. Denham
Woman Wins 62500 Lion Coffee Contest Prize
Mrs Herbert Tetlow of Washingtonville Ohio won a 62500 prize from Woolson Spice Company of Toledo for the best estimate of the July 4 World’s Fair attendance. The prize is part of a larger Lion Coffee premium offer now drawing national interest with more prizes to be awarded for other estimates. Several other prizes and names appear in the report along with travel offers to the St Louis World’s Fair and related rail rates.
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Herbert Tetlow
Washingtonville
Sey
Toledo
Ohio
Woolson Spice Company
Tetlow
Lion
Spearest
Iowa
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MI Vindicator
Republican
Rathoreille
Towa
Wierke
Republican Water
Emmetegauty
Prinary Bore
Vinrk
Garret
Emmet Coon
Amen Psion
Samuel Colin
Nana Tfin
Eons
Baninet County
MOO Rentals
Grand
Peerlef
Parisian
America
Australia
India
Thia Ia
Thanthia Bar
Republic
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Max
Mrs. N. B. Dutton
Howard W. Funk
Colfax
Pocahontas County
Uuads
Nickel Plate Road
Niagara Falls
Chautaugus Lake
Polate
New York City
At & O'Clock
Also & la Carte
Ill
Adams Street
la Salle Street
van Buren
Joby Y. Calahan
Adama Street
Minneapolis & St Louis
Beason
Ays
Sale
Ea Sale
Freddiefoual
Hpolia
Aitkin
Itaska
Minnesota
M. H. Schloeman
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