Tammany Hall Boomers Promote Democratic Campaign
Denver July 11 special report notes the Democratic convention left many delegates satisfied with the platform and candidates. Tammany Hall boosters arrived by five trains with a $100,000 entertainment fund, while the new National Committee plans broad campaigns from two headquarters in New York and Chicago. Denver’s warm welcome turned the city into state districts for visitors, each square representing a state or territory to help guests feel at home.
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Tammany Hall
National Committee
Charles W. Arthur
Denver
Tammany Braves
New York
Tammany
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Washington
Neorer
Roosevelt
Taft
Bryan
Union
Connecticut
Colorado Manufacturers' Association Showcases State Resources
The Colorado Manufacturers' Association distributed literature statewide on minerals, agriculture, and other resources. Visitors were invited to the association's headquarters to view displays highlighting the state's natural resources.
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Colorado Manufacturers’ Association
The Most Beautiful Flag in a Nova Scotia Village
A Nova Scotia Acadian region village teacher asks a boy to fetch the prettiest flag for empire day. He returns with a British flag, prompting bold refusal that the flag of his country was the Stars and Stripes. The boy defends his choice, noting his Canadian identity.
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Nova Scotia
Canada
United States
Oh, Wait Till He Returns Excerpt
A fragmentary line shows a friend addressing a woman named Mrs Newed as they discuss her finding and a flood scene, suggesting a dramatic reunion moment in a historical piece.
Photo Swap Sparks Teary Moment in Wartime Ward
A young wife, Mrs Newed, breaks into tears as she recounts how her husband John, away a week, writes of kissing a photo she removed from his bag and replaced with another, a joke that turns into a touching, anxious moment for the pair.
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Mrs. Newed
Why They Don’t Desert in Mexican Army
Senor Jose de Minaldez of Nueva Leon notes desertion in Mexico is rare because fugitives are almost certainly captured and endure harsh lashings before their comrades. The brutal public punishment reinforces loyalty and deters others from leaving military duty.
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Mexico
Senor Jose de Minaldez
Nueva Leon
Wouldn't Stay Still in the Water Falls Photo
A New York Press brief notes a photographer unable to capture the falls as the water kept moving, illustrating the challenging motion of the scene.
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New York Press
Mo hair Pants for Taft Gift From Texas Republicans
Texas Republicans present Wil lam Taft with mohair trousers woven from Angora goat wool. The goat, Admiral Togo, is part of Frank Landrum of Uvalde county’s herd. Ten pounds of Togo’s clip are used. Colonel Cecil Lyon delivers the gift and Taft replies by wire that he hopes to be president and will wear the pants at the inauguration.
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Texas
Willam KH. Taft
Admiral Togo
William
Frank Landrum
Uvalde County
Togo
Cecil Lyon
Republican
Boy recounts being struck by Dick Dorgan and by his father
An Albany man consoles a crying boy who explains Dick Dorgan struck him twice and his father will punish him for reporting the first blows. The boy’s tale reflects a cycle of punishment following incidents of assault.
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Albany
Dick Dorgan
Pop
Harper’s Weekly
The Sandwich Islands Revert to Heathenism Yet Again
The Sandwich Islands, once nominally Christian in 1862, have reportedly reverted to heathen practices due to an influx of Chinese, Japanese and Koreans as well as many Mexicans.
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Sandwich Islands
Asbestos Shingles Absorb Water At Five Percent
Asbestos fiber cement shingles absorb five percent of their weight in water. The material's water uptake is cited as a characteristic property impacting installation and durability.
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Asbestus
Silk Culture’s Piedmont Leads in Silk Production
Silk Culture notes Piedmont Italy yields about three times as many cocoons as any other Italian province and, given its size, is perhaps the most prolific silkworm district in the world.
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Piedmont
Italy
Velvet origins traced to velluto and seta terms
A brief note explains velvet derives from the Italian velluto meaning shaggy and satin from seta Latin for bristle. The comparison highlights how textile names reflect material textures.
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Velluto
Seta
The Largest Monastery in Quito Ecuador
The largest monastery in the world is described as the Franciscan complex in Quito Ecuador. It stands as a monumental religious site with historic and architectural significance noted in regional writings.
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Quito
Ecuador
First mention of coal fuel in Peterborough Abbey records
A medieval note records coal usage as fuel in Peterborough Abbey in 80 A D. The entry notes twelve cartioads of foesil fuel indicating early use of coal as a heat source in monastic times.
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Abbey of
Peterborough
Desert Winds Carve Deep Sand Pits in Arabia
The whirling winds of Arabia excavate sand pits to depths up to 200 feet with rims about three times that depth in diameter. A pit may be completely erased within hours, and a new one forms nearby in short order.
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Arabia
Origin of the phrase Done to a Turn linked to St Lawrence
The saying done to a turn reportedly traces to St Lawrence who was roasted on a gridiron. As he endured torture he requested to be turned over after one side burned, yielding the familiar expression.
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St. Lawrence
The Solar Plexus as Emotional Brain, Says Dr Guyot
Professor Francois Guyot notes the solar plexus houses the emotional brain and that anxiety first manifests there. He explains intense emotion can trigger stomach ache and may even cause nausea as a secondary effect.
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Francois Guyot
Chicago Markets Hogs Lead with Higher Prices July 11 1908
Chicago markets report mixed hog prices with lighter receipts and heavier shipper grades posting gains. Estimated today 8 000 hogs with bulk prices around 6 60 to 6 80 for lighter types and 6 25 to 6 90 for mixed packers. Cattle and sheep trends steady to higher amid steady daily figures and Buffalo Beach Wickham grain notes.
John A Babcock With North American Commission Co
John A Babcock is listed with the North American Commission Company in Chicago Illinois inviting inquiries and promising a square deal for all clients.
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The
North American Commission Company
Kean the Nominee for Vice President by Democratic Convention
Indiana man James Kean receives unanimous support as the Democratic standard bearer for the vice presidency at the party convention. Delegates from Indiana and other states backed Kean, pledging full party unity for the ticket. The nomination follows a campaign period highlighting Kean's experience and policy positions.
Kern Named Bryan's Running Mate for Democratic Ticket
John W. Kern of Indianapolis chosen as William Jennings Bryan's vice presidential candidate. Kern, a veteran Indiana lawyer politician, aims to strengthen the ticket in Indiana and possibly southern Illinois. He plans to stump the country and describes himself as an old fashioned Democrat with a cautious currency stance. Born near Kokomo in 1849, Kern's lineage traces to German ancestors. his early life included moves from Indiana to Iowa and back as his family sought opportunities and education.
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Kern
Taft
Sherman
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Indiana
Illinois
Denver
Lincoln
Chicago
Cleveland
Germany
Kernstown
Winchester
Mr. Kern
Jacob Kern
Virignia
Shelby County
Jacob H. Kern
John W
John
Warren County
Iowa
Des Moines
Alto
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