Minneapolitans Host Wahpeton Ladies In At Home Tea
Mrs. W. H. Medlar of Minneapolis invited a couple of dozen Wahpeton natives now in Minneapolis and St. Paul for an April 15 at home. New arrivals include Mrs. J. A. Hunt and Mrs. L. P. Gellerman. Guests admired photo decorations, yellow orange accents, and Easter souvenirs as refreshments were served. Mrs. Propper was praised as one of the youngest grandmothers on record.
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W. H. Medlar
Minneapolis
St. Paul
J. A. Hunt
L. P. Gellerman
G.T. Propper
Helen Orcutt
Wright Orcutt
Carrie Rich
Pennsylvania Democrats Face Nomination Dilemma At Convention
Pennsylvania delegates to the Democratic national convention are expected to be uninstructed yet some leaders say Judge Gray of Delaware could push Pennsylvania into a doubtful column. The piece notes Republican campaigning in the Keystone state and views Gray as potentially uniting business and labor, shaping the state’s pivotal role.
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Pennsylvania
Judge Gray
Delaware
Keystone
Republican Cocktail Debate Traced to Presidential Campaign
The New York Sun elevates Fairbanks with a lengthy piece on cocktails while critics argue Taft neglects duties seeking delegates. The piece hints Roosevelt may have consumed the drinks if Fairbanks supplied the feast. Also listed is a two seated top carriage and single harness offered by Severson the Tailor.
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New York Sun
Fairbanks
Taft
Fairbanker
Roosevelt
Severson
Political Scavengers in Postmaster Roles
Anoka Free Press questions postmasters' adherence to the ban on partisan political activity as they align with congressmen they serve. North Dakota is cited for postmasters endorsing dog fighting, claiming to be “Hot Stuff” in the Republican ranks, while Republicans face a tough Fall as tariff reform debates stir party tensions.
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North Dakota
Not Safe People in Richland County Politics
A Bathgate Pink Paper critique argues the Democratic and Republican parties are dominated by trusts and bosses. It claims the president and Democrats pushed relief, while Republicans resisted. It notes Richland County figures McCumber, Shea, Smith, Stafe, Miles Haus, Nelson, Olson and local editors being tied to political offices. Hearst’s American editorials warn independence leaders on corruption and possible non-candidacy.
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Sugar Trust
Standard Oil
American Harvester Trust
Bathgate
Congress
Bose
Trusts
Monopoli
Richland County
McCumber
Jim Shea
Smith
Stafe
St. Thomas
Gerwood Broadaxe
Nelson
R. R
H. A. Olson
Abercrombie Herald
Hearst
Mr. Hearst
Independence League
Dynamite Blast Harms Men at Franta and Son Tinshop
A dynamite explosion at Franta and Son's tinshop injured Harry Tolson and Andrew James after a faulty detonator caused live nitro glycerine to flash into sparks from a flame. Tolson suffered multiple flesh wounds while James sustained severe facial and neck injuries. Wolloch, nearby, escaped with minor exposure as a long pipe packed with dynamite nearly detonated.
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Idgerwood
Franta & Son
Harry Tolson
Andrew James
James & Wolloch
Franta’s
Tolson
James
Tarr
Shields
James Partner
Wolloch
Free Speech and Free Press and Freedom of the Mails
The piece argues that freedom of the mails is a new term and not a simple legal question. It warns against bowing to Postmaster General rulings that could curb free speech and a free press, stressing the constitutional link between free speech and mail freedom.
Republican Opinion Lauds Judge Gray as Strong Republican Hope
The Baltimore American declares Delaware has one man who could give the Republican candidate a close race this fall. Judge George Gray is strong in public confidence and support. His character is fine and flawless and his personality is described as charming.
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Gray
Baltimore American
Delaware
George Gray
Foraker threatens Roosevelts Republicans with split
Senator Foraker of Ohio virulently warned in remarks to negro Methodist bishops that he could bolt the party if Taft or Roosevelt were nominated and hinted at new parties. His Senate Brownsville critique against Roosevelt risks alienating northern voters and could unite old Union soldiers behind a split in the GOP.
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Senator Foraker
Ohio
Taft
Roosevelt
South
Senate
Brownsville
North
Middle West
Foraker
Republican Party
Times stirs talk on Purcell and Johnson U S Senate race
A Globe Gazette letter questions The Times stance on supporting Hon. W. B. Purcell for U S Senator and M N Johnson as second choice. The writer accuses the Times of threatening to turn Republican while asserting clear, direct questioning without stuttering.
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the Times
W. B. Purcell
U. S
M.N. Johnson
Globe Gazette
Bobby
Skat Turner Invitation For Wahpeton Players May 3
Wahpeton skat players received an invitation to the Skat Turner event in St. Cloud Minnesota on May 3. Twenty five prizes are listed with the first prize of $25 in gold and smaller prizes including a glass of water. Some Wahpeton experts plan to attend.
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Wahpeton
St. Cloud
Minn
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