Hughes Confident of Clean WV Republican Sweep
West Virginia Fifth District representative Hughes predicts a Republican landslide in the state, citing growing support for Roosevelt and Fairbanks, strong party unity, influx of workers from nearby states, and new industrial jobs in McDowell County. He dismisses fears over Davis and Miller as Democratic rivals and outlines a Parkersburg campaign kickoff with top leaders.
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Hughes
West Virginia
Mountain
McDowell
Congress
Washington
National Bank
Huntington
Rosevelt
Fairbanks
Daevig
White Sulphur Springs
Davis
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Roosevelt
Republic
House
Fom
Joe Miller
Cleveland
Internal Revenue
Miller
McDowell County
United States Steel Corporation
Parkersburg
Cannon
Taft
Gaines
New York
Babcock
Congressional Committee
Edwarda
Parker on Self-Government and Philippine Policy
A letter exchange between Alton B Parker and John G Milburn, dated Aug 1904, clarifies Parker and the Democratic stance on self government for the Philippines equating it with independence. The exchange coincides with Parker's acceptance address promising eventual self government for the Philippines as soon as feasible. Campaign speakers in Richmond are listed as attending forthcoming campaign events.
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Philippines
New York
Judge Parker
John G. Milburn
Buffalo
McKinley
Milburn
Philippine Islands
John G Milburn
Secord
Political Gossip and Campaign Parade Delays in Chicago
Chicago politics buzz over November parades with conflicts between Republican permit requests and Democratic parade plans. Mayor Carter Harrison leads Cook County campaign efforts as party battles unfold across Illinois and neighboring states.
Denounce the Old Parties Mississippi Populists Adopt Platform
Mississippi Populists meet in Jackson and nominate an at large electoral ticket led by R. Brewer of Noxubee and J. A. Bailey of Lauderdale. The platform denounces Republicans and Democrats over race issues and criticizes Judge Parker and the New York negro leagues. Bee Watson of Georgia was expected to speak but did not send a message.
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New York
George Harvey
Harper's Weekly
Col. Harvey
William C. Whitney
Chicago
Mr. Cleveland
Richard Croker
New Jersey
Connecticut
Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
R. Brewer
Noxubée
J. A. Bailey
Laugerdale
Baventy-six
Parker
Negro Leagues of
Roosevelt
Ana BE Watson
Georgia
Free Trade Bait Battle Deepens Newfoundland Rift
Special correspondent reports Newfoundland rejects full federation with Canada and seeks leverage with the United States over bait rights. Premier Sir Robert Bond defends maritime economy while warning the US Senate over Hay Bond implications. The island laments lost ratification prospects and keeps bait privileges as a bargaining chip.
The Curtain and Upholstery Sale and Newfoundland Trade Debate
A mixed summary tracing a lace curtain sale alongside Newfoundland's bargaining stance on fisheries, bait rights, and potential federation. It notes a wholesale price sale, then shifts to Newfoundland’s push for reciprocal trade with the United States, the Hay-Bond treaty impact, Premier Bond’s portrayal of self defense, and the fishery driving the island’s economy. The piece cites Bell Island ore shipments, colonial negotiations, and a hoped growth from $10 million to $60 million in annual fishery value through favorable trade deals.
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Bell Island
Conception Bay
Germany
Sidney
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
United States
Massachusetts
Washington
New England
Senate
Bond
Baralu
Robert Bond
Colonial Department
Imperial
Britain
Canada Ends Duty Drawback on Pig Iron for Exports
Ottawa announces end of customs drawback for materials used in Canadian made exports including pig iron turned into steel billets. The move extends duty free repair and re export for domestically manufactured articles returned after repair, previously taxed on re entry. The policy reduces duties on exported goods and aligns treatment with repair allowances.
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Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Pacific Coastwise Trade Ruling on Foreign Trade Draws
The Treasury Bureau affirms that United States vessels trading between San Francisco and Ancon via Mexican ports are engaged in foreign trade. Steamers can claim coal-use drawback equal to duty paid on imported coal. Question remains if Anchos lie in the Panam a Canal zone. Devils Lake land drawing begins as Commissioner Richards starts formal processes. Names listed include Bruce G Watten of Forest River, ND, with other Westerners entering the Fort Totten Indian reservation draw.
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St. Johns
Newfoundland
United States
Bureau of ‘Avigation
Treasury Department
Customs Division
San Francisco
Ancon
Department
Ancohs
Panamia Canal Zone
Devils Lake
NM. D
Hichards
General Land Ofice
Fort Totten Indian Reservation
Bruce G. Watten
Porest River
N. VD
G.watter
Arava
Pratt Blasts Segregation Policy as Failure
Gen R H Pratt former Carlisle Indian School director condemned Interior Department segregation in an Aug 5 address at Chautauqua New York. He cited prolonged violence and two government bureaus supporting separation, criticizing Indian camps at expositions and government funding of houses built for exhibits.
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Col. Pratt
Chautauqua
R. H. Pratt
Carlisle Indian School
Indian Office
Pratt
Samos Wrecked Off Captain Ann After Gale
The three masted schooner Samos, sailing from Calais to New York with lumber, was struck by a gale and dismasted. Abandoned on Monday, the crew was picked up by Kate B. Ogden and rowed ashore at Boston harbor. Separate items note Filipino commissioners’ U S tour and a bankruptcy petition filed by Walter Stabler, plus a suicide in St Louis and several fourth class postmaster appointments.
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Boston
Samos
Ann
Calais
New York
Stanton
Kate B. Ogden
Portsmouth
N. H
Newport News
Ogden
Boston Harbor
Walter Stabler
The
Mutual Life Insurance Company
National Savings Bank of Albany
Grape Nuts Helped a Sick FourYearOld Boy Heal
A Denver doctor used a diet centered on Grape-Nuts to treat a four year old boy with swollen feet and deranged liver and kidneys. The mother reported rapid improvement as the child, fond of sweets, was fed Grape-Nuts daily with no added sugar. The ad touts Post Sugar in Grape-Nuts as a natural grain sweetener and directs readers to a small booklet in the Agricultural Building.
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Denver
Poatum O
Battle Creek
Mich
Gente Tittle
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Democratic State Committee
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BL Paul
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Lindae
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Mickey
Ana National Committee
R. B. Schneider
Schneider
Standard Ol Company
Nebraska
H. W. Risley
John Raftery
Washington Port
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Ange
Canaida
America
St. John
Senator Lodge
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
France
Bucklen
W. B. Moses & Sons
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Guava
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Alwansaa Ave
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Margaret Walsh
Ocean Grove
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Carrie
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Louis
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Misa R. B. Berry
Ritchie
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Keswick
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Addif A. Johnson
5Th St
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Pennsylvania Railroad World's Fair
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Geo. W. Boyd
Qld
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C Street
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Cunsra Steamship Co. Ltd
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Altonia Potstam
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Droop & Sons
Paave
Woss
Lindsay
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Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co
Steel Palace
Atexandria
Monroe
Alexandria
Portemouth
Bond Building
Garnorer
7Th St
Géhersl
John Callahan
W. H. Callahan
Colonial Beach
Randall Line
Farare
Harry Randall
T. V. Arrowsmith
Prainess
Stre Arrowswith
River View Wharf
7Th &T
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Alexandria Colonial Beach
Clyde Line
Furst
Tos Seacents
River View
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Phoenix Lodge
C. F
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Haley
Charles Macalester
Dom Marshall
Dally
Mount Vernon
Tomb OF Washington
California
Utah
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St. Lows
A. J. Poston
16Th St
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