Would Bryan Be Harmless in 1908 Election
The piece argues Bryan could not be harmless even if Senate remains Republican. Burke of Pittsburg notes executive power could harm, predicting a Bryanite Congress and several Bryanite legislatures. It warns a Bryan victory might tilt Supreme Court seats and urges a bigger anti Bryan majority in 1908.
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Pittsburg
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White House
Supreme Bench
The Farmer's Tariff and Bryan's Stance
The piece critiques William Jennings Bryan's tariff views, arguing a revenue tariff harms farmers and shields manufacturers. It lists farm goods protected under the Dingley era and contrasts Bryan's calls for tariff reduction with Democratic assurances. It also notes Bryan's ties to figures like Col Guffey and Roger Sullivan, framing peace overtures as self-serving.
Campaign Now Under Way as Pennsylvania Republicans Mobilize
Special Correspondence from Philadelphia reports the Republican campaign in Pennsylvania begins with state headquarters opened. Chairman Wesley R. Andrews oversees county organizations and a 80,000 strong volunteer corps to canvass every district. Henry F. Walton to head speakers. Senator Penrose aids national committee. aims to surpass Roosevelt’s 1904 plurality and secure broad voter support statewide.
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Wesley R. Andrews
Republican State Committee
Pennsylvaia
Taft
Keystone
Union
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Andrews
Henry F. Walton
Bureau of Speakers
Walton
Hitchcock
Republican National Committee
Penrose
National Committee
New York
Republican Rally In Wilkes-Barre For Taft Sherman Campaign
Wilkes-Barre hosts the twenty second annual State League of Republican Clubs convention to ratify the Taft Sherman ticket and launch Pennsylvania campaign efforts. Prominent speakers include Sherman Senator Penrose Longworth and John Hays Hammond as the slate aims to mobilize first time voters and shore up doubtful districts.
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Adrews
Wilkes-Barre
Taft-Sherman
State League of Republican Clubs
League
Sherman
Boies Penrose
Nicholas Longworth
John Hays Hammond
Senator Penrose
Hearst Rebuffs Iroquois Club Demand for Resignation
In San Francisco the Iroquois Club a Democratic group demanded Hearst resign over his plan to oppose the party's presidential candidate. Hearst replied with a sarcastic letter asking what kind of Democrats they are citing Cleveland Democrats and Parker Democrats as examples regarding tariff reform labor issues and trusts.
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San Francisco
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Hearst
Cleveland Democrats
Parker Democrats
Hearst Says There Is No Democratic Party
Hearst argues there is only a Bryan party, with followers unsure what they will believe daily. He criticizes Bryan Democrats for wavering on free silver government ownership and the initiative and referendum, suggesting no stable party platform exists. The piece notes Hearst’s reputation as a keen observer despite doubts about his methods.
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Mr. Hearst
State Treasury August Receipts and Balances
The State Treasury report for August shows receipts of 1 885 390 61 and expenditures of 2 477 902 38. General fund balance 8 834 013 58 and sinking fund 2 517 270 69 totaling 11 351 284 27, vs 11 933 806 04 at end of July.
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Capitol
Condition of Trade Shows Gradual Improvement Across Industries
The report notes progress in manufacturing activity and inventories with resorts to replenishing stocks. Wholesale and jobbing firms are strong, steel and iron sectors expand, and worsted mills and shoe shops improve. cotton mills idle time declines and wage agreements rise. Rain aids corn, but cotton damaged by floods. Canadian wheat harvest slowed by rain. overall crop prospects sound with high prices. August railway earnings down 12.3 percent from last year and New York foreign commerce continues.
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Canadian Northwest
New York
Wall Street Calm After Speculative Collapse Yet Prices Rise
The latest week shows exports down 560,911 and imports down 6,689,952 versus 1907. A Wall Street scare did not curb prices, markets quieting as investors shift to bonds. Gold reserves at the National Treasury rise while exports remain small to Canada. Bank exchanges in New York rise 2.6 percent from last year. other cities fall 11.4 percent. August commercial failures reach 17,888,221 with manufacturing leading at 13,260,376. Total U.S. failures this week 252 versus 203 last year. Canada 27 versus 11. Dun's Review.
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Wall Street
Bond Department
National Treasury
Canada
New York
United States
Dun
Putnam Family Reunion Marks Twelfth Gathering
The twelfth Putnam family reunion was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Thompson in Russell on August 27. About 125 relatives attended a noon dinner under a lawn tent, followed by a business meeting electing T. L. Putnam as president and other officers, then a literary program. The 1909 reunion is slated for D. H. Gregory’s home on Fox Hill.
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Putnam
Alfred M. Thompson
Russell
T. L. Putnam
Delbert Putnam
Lander
Lovica Thompson
Thompson
D. H. Gregory
Fox Hill
Appeal in Pure Food Case Heads to Superior Court
Dairy and Food Commissioner Jas Foust authorizes Attorneys J D Hicks Altoona and A H Woodward Clearfield to prepare paper books for appeal after Judge Martin Bell struck down the Tustin pure food law. The case moves to the Superior Court for a Philadelphia hearing next month. Commissioner Foust will not await further judge rulings.
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Jas. Foust
J. D. Hicks
Altoona
A. H. Woodward
Clearfield
Martin Bell
Philadelphia
Foust
Noted veterinary surgeon Dr C D Smead praised by Dr Currier
The New York Tribune Farmer highlighted Dr C D Smead of Logan NY as the top choice for veterinary advice in the national agricultural journal. Smead, a lifelong farmer and livestock breeder, offers guidance on care feeding and breeding with a focus on preventing illness. Subscription offer: Tribune-Farmer and THE MAIL one year for $1.75.
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Minnesota
C. D. Smead
Logan
N. Y
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