Illinois Republicans Hold Springfield Convention Speech Review
In Springfield the Republican state convention opened with keynote remarks by Joseph G. Cannon and Tessie M. Shaw. Shaw attacked the deposit guarantee plan, contrasted party platforms, and praised Taft as a proven doer while labeling Democrats as unreliable. The gathering shaped as a political love feast with emphasis on unity and policy.
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Springfield
Repubican
University of Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Tessie M. Shaw
United States Treasury
Shaw
Guaranty of Depositors and Panics Policy Debate
Shaw argues that prosperity recovery hinges on statesmanship and remedial legislation. He critiques Bryan for chasing sentiment over conditions and urges a depositors relief fund to act during panics, noting its necessity to be effective at crisis peaks.
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Shaw
Bryan
Illinois Democratic Convention Draws Big Crowd in Peoria
Peoria Illinois September 9 The state Democratic convention met with William J Bryan and Adlai E Stevenson among the speakers. Mayor Tred J Kern presided as trustees and electors were nominated and the state ticket notified. The event was called a love feast with overflow crowds and large applause.
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Peoria
Ill
William J. Bryan
Tred J. Kern
Belleville
Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Bryan Arrives to Rousing Cheer at Chicago Convention
Bryan arrived with a large delegation of Democrats from Chicago and drew loud cheers as he appeared at the convention in the Coliseum. He opened the program with an oration followed by Stevenson and others to address the gathering.
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Bryan
Chicago
Coliseum
Stevenson
Paris French Army Maneuvers Echo 1891 War Prelude
Paris September 9 The French army maneuvers in the Touraine region of Indre et Loire begin and are deemed the most significant since the 1891 war play era. Generals Millet and Tremeau command two corps each with wireless, telephone, balloon and bicycle brigades, under General La Crox.
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Paris
Touraine Pregion
Department
Indre et-Loir
Isto
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Millet
Tremeau
la Crox
Hudson River Island Gift to Uncle Sam Spotlighted
Mrs Sage and Miss Warner donate a Hudson River island to the nation with Miss Warner as owner and West Point gift donor. They cancel potential private sale value after Congress refuses appropriation, highlighting sacrifice over private gain.
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Miss Warner
United States Sanctions West Point Island Gift Action
United States Minister H Percival Dodge reports the Honduras exequaturs issue resolved amicably. Margaret Sage and Miss Anna Warner gift Constitution Island to West Point reserve with President Roosevelt accepting the donation and thanking the donors for a patriotic act. Congress debates funding but fails to buy the island. President письto Miss Warner commends generosity and patriotism.
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United States
H. Percival Dodge
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
Linard
Reynolds
Ceiba
State Department
Dodge
Salvador
Hugh
Gibson
Constitution Island
Hudson River
West Point
Margaret Olivia Sage
Russell Sage
Anna Bartlett Warner
United States Military Reservation
United States Military Academy
Roosevelt
Miss Warner
Congress
United States Senate
House
Sage
Harriman Says No Rail Improvements Until Economy Averts Crisis
In San Francisco BE Harriman, traveling from Oregon, warned that no extensive railway upgrades would occur until the financial situation improves. He decried apathy toward the presidential election, warned conservative voters might stay home, supported tariff revision, and dismissed plans for a Mazatlan smelter.
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San Francisco
Wonderful Head Neat Tie Idea Claimed by Self
Perc and Cholly trade quips about a distinctive tie design. Percy credits the look to his own head while Cholly dismisses external inspiration, noting no one gave him the idea. The exchange reads as a casual, humorous aside in a Chicago Tribune context.
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Percy
Cholly
Chicago Tribune
Legislature Stalemate Continued As Votes Shift
In Des Moines on Sept 9 lawmakers faced little change from last week. Tama's Wilson joined to back Governor Cummins, strengthening him. The chamber remains unsettled with adjournment floated, mainly by Democrats, while Republicans hope for a breakthrough amid the murky outlook.
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Moines
Iowa
Evening Journal
Wilson
Tama
Cummins
Thirds and diplomas spark playful math in New York
At Terrace Garden the eighth annual convention of the International Stewards' Association opens a three day session. Several hundred delegates from U S Canada and Mexico have arrived in New York to discuss palates and hospitality as best ways to please.
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New York
Terrace Garden
International Stewards’ Association
United States
Canada
Mexico
New Yok
Chicago Markets Hog and Cattle Prices Sept 9 1908
Markets report strong to higher hogs and cattle with receipts around 18 000 hogs and 30 000 sheep for Chicago Sept 9 1908. Price ranges include light hogs 6 40 to 7 02 1 2 cents, mixed packers 6 40 to 7 12, heavy shipping 6 40 to 7 15, cattle 2 60 to 4 50 for westerns and 3 40 to 6 10 for stockers and feeders. Official receipts yesterday 10568 and shipments 1062. estimated receipts today 18 000 and tomorrow 20 000. Market notes: hogs strong to 10 higher, cattle strong, sheep slow but steady at advance.
John A Babcock and North American Commission Company
John A Babcock is associated with the North American Commission Company in Chicago. The note promises timely service and a square deal, emphasizing reliability and steady availability.
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The
North American Commission Company
Hibbing in Dire Peril as Fire Threatens Town
Hibbing, Minnesota faces near destruction from a broad forest fire. Homes, businesses, schools, and saloons are closed while residents fight the flames. Duluth asks for an engine and crew as smoke cloaks the town and daylight turns to darkness.
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Duluth
Minn
Hibbing
Mewaba Range
J. W. Kreuter
Mesaba Road
Great Northern
Brooklyn
Oliver
Roosevelt’s 10 by 12 Tent Prepared for Africa Hunt
New Yorkers visiting Oyster Bay report a small 10 by 12 foot tent on Roosevelt’s lawn near Sagamore Hill. The oil skin tent with extra canvas cover was made for the Africa trip next spring and will house the president and his son Kermit. Roosevelt tested its waterproofing during Sunday rain before departure.
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New York
Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hills
Roosevelt
Africa
Kermit
Largest turtle exhibited at New York Aquarium
The leather back turtle weighing 540 pounds, the largest seen by aquarium authorities, lies on display at the Battery aquarium. It was captured in a fisherman's net off Belford, New Jersey, and handed to director Dr Townsend who arranged its shipment.
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New York
Aquarium
Belford
N. J
Townsend
Cremation in a Sleeping Car Fire Kills Woman
A Northern Pacific sleeping car in Staples Minnesota caught fire in the yards, burning Mrs. Joseph Pitts of Lisbon to death as others escaped. The train had been prepared for Duluth but no crew was present. The origin of the fire is unknown.
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Staples
Minn
Northern Pacific
Joseph Pitts
Lisbon
N. T
Duluth
Berkman To Do More Time In New York Jail Riot Conviction
Alexander Berkman the anarchist will spend the next few days in jail after a night court conviction for rioting at Cooper Union. He was sentenced to the workhouse. May Smith, arrested with him, was fined ten dollars.
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New York
New York City
Democratic Party
Fairview
Taft
William H. Taft
Berkman
Alexander Berkman
Cooper Union
May Smith
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