Chicago as the Republican convention hub through history
The article chronicles Chicago as a favored venue for Republican conventions since 1860, noting six of thirteen presidential nominating gatherings have taken place there. It highlights nominees such as Lincoln Grant Garfield Blaine Harrison Roosevelt and Roosevelt, and recalls Chicago’s growth after the 1871 fire and the 1893 Columbian Exposition.
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Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
James A. Garfield
James G. Blaine
Benjamin Harrison
Lake Michigan
Theodore Roosevelt
Blaine
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Harrison
Roosevelt
White House
Witt
New York
Lincoln Park
Lake Shore
Jackson Park
Newberry
Chicago as Convention Hub and Republican Nomination Forecast
Chicago dominates as a convention hub due to location, transport links, and vast hotel capacity. The article notes its rail and lake connections, massive population, and the Coliseum venue where the Republican National Convention may nominate Taft and Fairbanks on the first ballot with 980 delegates and 491 votes needed for nomination.
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United States
Great Lakes
America
Kansas City
New York
Lake Michigan
Abraham Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Coliseum
Wabash Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Libby
Richmond
Madison Square Garden
William H. Taft
Charles Warren Fairbanks
Easy to Cure Catarrh With Hyomei Inhalant
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh and other ailments, with a money back promise from Lemmon's pharmacy. A two bottle course is claimed to cure chronic catarrh, asthma, bronchitis, hay fever, coughs, and colds for $1.00, with refills at 50 cents. The copy includes testimonials and local social notes about Crawfordsville residents.
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Crown City
Ohio
Lemmon
Osif O. T. Smith Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
Os if O. T. Smith files nomination papers for County Treasurer in the Republican primary. He asks Republican voters for support and promises to deliver top public service if nominated and elected.
McCoy Seeks Republican Nomination for County Treasurer
Junel J. A. McCoy announces candidacy for county treasurer seeking Republican primary support in the county, with primaries set for June 2.
County Treasurer Candidate Letter Signed by J. G. Hise
A letter on the Republican ticket lists J. G. Hise as a county treasurer candidate. The writer appeals for votes and expresses appreciation for support. The note closes with respectful sign off.
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J. G. Hise
Candidate announces for district court clerk post
For County Clerk of Court, candidate for the office of clerk of the district court, subject to the will of the Republican voters of this county at the primaries to be held June 2, 1908. H. T. Reynolds. I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of clerk of the district court subject to the decision of the Republican voters at the primary election June 2nd. John 8. Wilson.
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H. T. Reynolds
Clerk of Court Candidate Seeks Republican Primary Support
A candidate for clerk of district court asks Republican voters for support in the upcoming primaries. The message includes initials and a surname, Eckerman, as the signer.
Candidate for county recorder seeks Republican primary backing
A candidate announced for the office of county recorder awaiting decision of Republican voters at the June primaries. The name Howard Benn appears in the readable text.
For County Recorder Candidate Statement
County Recorder candidate Hugh L. Kendall appeals to Republican voters, presenting his bid as aligned with party will expressed at the June primaries. Kendall emphasizes commitment to county affairs and public service, seeking support from GOP faithful in the upcoming election.
County Superintendent Candidate Profile Reveals Minnie R Conner
For County Superintendent candidate for the office, Minnie R. Conner is listed as subject to the decision of Republican voters at the primaries on June 2. The notice highlights party affiliation and election timing for the county level race.
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Minnie R. Conner
Porter Entering Race for County Superintendent Post
For Superintendent of Schools, Cora E. Porter announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools, subject to the Republican primary decision on June 2.
Doolittle Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Margaret Doolittle declares her run for the Republican nomination for county superintendent of schools in Washington county subject to voters.
20 All Star Colored Minstrel Show Next Week
An advertisement promotes a 20 act all star colored minstrel show with band and orchestra for next week. It touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic and strength remedy, claiming quickened blood and lifted energy. Tea or tablets priced at 35 cents at Lemmon's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co.
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All Star Colored Minstrel Show
Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Lemmon’s Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co
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Washington County
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Minneapolis
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