Mary or Helen Taft or Bryan as first lady choice
Byline discusses whether Mary Baird Bryan or Helen Herron Taft will be the next first lady, noting public indifference from many voters and contrasting the two candidates’ wives. It highlights Bryan’s dictation role, Taft’s linguistic interests and music, dress sense, and civic aims, portraying both as capable, democratic figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertus Love
White House
William
Mary
Helen
Mary Baird Bryan
Helen Herron Taft
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Mrs. Bryan
Mrs. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Taft
Taft
Philippines
Cincinnati
Bryan
Columbus
Akron
First Ladyship Portrays Education and Travel Value
The article contrasts Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bryan as ideal unofficial first ladies due to education and travel. Both are college graduates, world travelers, and traditional homemakers who support their husbands while pursuing personal aims. Mrs. Bryan, born in Perry Illinois, and Mrs. Taft, a self described suffragist, share intellectual companionship with their husbands and notable domestic accomplishments.
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Taft
Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
Garfield
Perry
Ill
John Baird
Mary Elizabeth Baird
Middle West
United States
Mary Elizabeth
Old
Presbyterian Academy
Jacksonville
Baird
William Jennings Bryan
Illinois College
Herron Domicile
Olympic Games Trip Aboard Ship With Training Pranks
Martin Sheridan reports on the American Olympic team’s voyage from New York to Southampton aboard a liner. Training on deck included wrestling and runs, with meals at a special table for weight throwers. Notable moments include nut and orange raids, a record appetite, seasickness, a prank on Dan Kelly, and Mike Murphy urging discipline and self-training, leaving the team undefeated and fit for Shepherd’s Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Sheridan
New York Evening World
London
New York City
Southampton
Flanagan
Rose
McGrath
Coe
Mike Murphy
Ralph Rose
John Flanagan
Matt McGrath
Cee
Boston
Dan Kelly
Griffith
Rector
Huff
Cartwell
Lawn
Moffit
Pennsylvania
Kelly
Dan
Matt Halpin
Halpin
Murphy
America
Shepherd's Bush
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Lightning Typewriter
Tafts
Europe
Berlin
England
William H. Taft
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The
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the Citizens Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Street
Ray H. Dean
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
Washington, Clowa
Austin Sutherland
Washington
D. G. Knottnerus
P. R. Ae
Tee
Washington Lowz
Chicago
Sun
Mail and Express
Westward
Daily Mail
Apres
Fun
G. B
Southwest Limited
Milwaukee
Idlam
Iowa Central
Brighton
Iowa
St.Paul
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Kansas City
Mason City Mail
Twin Cities Limited
Peoria Express
Peoria Limited
A. B. Cutts
G.P
T. A. Brinton
Minn
Clifford Thorne
Court House
J. J. Kellogg
Attorney-At-Law
W. NM
Butterfield
Crail's
Eicher & Livingston
LAW
eQuity
Charles JA. Dewey
Lawyer
O. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson
FFICE
Washington County Savings Bank
Laws
W. M. Keeley
E. D. Morrison
P. J. Hanley
J. B. Crail
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Capital
Ss. A. Wats
Sam'l Thompson
BR. L. CouurEn
Die Wairs
E. C. Rupp
Washington,Iowa
Casey’s
Colenso
Macon
Lowa
Chichester
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