Republican decline in Louisiana politics and Lily White influence
The piece traces a sharp drop in Republican votes in Louisiana from McKinley to Roosevelt and notes the large number of Federal officeholders in the state. It highlights the Lily White faction's dominance, internal splits, and attempts to control the party structure, including delegates from Louisiana to Chicago. Also tucked in is an ordinary patent medicine advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills.
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Toosevet
Frelont
Moworley
Pat Williams
Amin
Ciscago
Oletine Reputiicans
Jana Havtus
Nate
Rooseeet
Kested
National Committee
Louisiana
Cortelyou
Petcl
Wight
Lily White
Turkey
Buzzura
Ol Organization
Colored Republicans Helpless In South After Lily White Split
A Northern and Southern Republican split over race policy leaves Louisiana and Mississippi with largely Democratic control of federal offices. The Lily White group excludes colored members, many leaders hold federal posts, and efforts to prosecute a lumber trust have faltered. Southern and Northern colored voters face a weakened party ahead of Chicago.
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Bia
Woolward & Wight
Mr. Wight
Camp & Hinton Company
Panama Canal
Panama Lumber
F. B. Williams Cypress Company
F. B. Williams Lumber Company
Gul
Chicago
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Trinois
National Committee
South
Gulf States
Roosevelt
Louisiana
Mississippi
New Hampshire Delegates Uninstructed at Republican National Convention
Col Rufus W Ehwell of Exeter NH says delegates from New Hampshire will go uninstructed. No candidate leads, though Gov Hughes and Speaker Cannon have strong followings. The state remains confidently loyal to the holy delegation as national issues loom.
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New Hampshire
Col
Rufus W. Ehwell
Exeter
N. H
Washington
Dl. Edwell
Hampshire House
Hughes
Cannon
Bryan
Floyd
Amator Gallinger
Senate
Boomer-Ang
Col. Kiwell
Gallinger
Senatoer Gallinger
Col. Biwell
Lee
Col. Iiwel
Pillsbury
Ells
Pride in world power Roosevelt declares record in peace
President Roosevelt proclaims his administration has achieved more in preserving world peace than any previous president or monarch. He emphasizes sustained international efforts and leadership in diplomacy, signaling a strong stance for U S engagement.
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William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
South America
Central America
Europe
China
Liebig Company
Taft Praises McKinley and World Power Rise
Taft lauds McKinley as expanding the United States into a world power. He notes colonial policy boosting trade by over 100 million dollars and predicts rapid growth. Roosevelt is praised for world peace efforts, and a strong navy is cited as the surest peacekeeper.
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McKinley
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
Taft Delivers McKinley Day Address In Cleveland
Secretary Taft guest of honor at Tippecanoe Club McKinley Day banquet in Cleveland. He spoke on The Republic and urged Red Cross support, defended expansion and world responsibility, and praised McKinley’s era while declining to discuss local politics. Taft attended receptions and private talks with Ohio Republican leaders.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Taft
Tippecanoe Club
Republic
Clarence Hdwards
United States Army
Duncan &. McKinley
California
Myron T. Herrick
Union Club
Red Cross Society
National Board of the Red Cross
Taft Galé
Red Cross
Yatt
Arthur I. Vorys
Walter C. Brown
Republican State Committee
Asepee
W. Erentise
Paul F. Sutphen
Second Presbyterian Church
Duncan DB. McKinlay
John W. Griggs
New Jersey
United States
McKinley
World Power Policy and McKinley’s Civilizing Aim
The speaker links national influence to global duties and progress, arguing that a world power should deter aggression, uplift humanity, maintain peace, promote trade, and advance morality. It lauds McKinley for elevating the United States to the forefront of nations as a civilizer despite criticism.
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William McKinley
Bryan Roosevelts Heir A Washington Dispatch Analysis
Washington observers report William Jennings Bryan views himself as the proper legate of the Roosevelt administration and the Democrats’ path to victory. He urged Senators Newlands’s guests to push Roosevelt recommendations in Congress, pressuring Republicans to act or be seen opposing the president. Bryan demonstrated campaign mastery aimed at forcing open support for income tax, corporate control, railroad valuation, and anti over capitalization measures.
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Wight
Washington
Sata le
Roosevelt
Lonstina
Bryan
Conteat
Hig House
John G. Capers
Southarolina
Capers
Senate
Washington Dispatch
New York
William Jennings Bryan
Newlands
Congress
Warwick
John L. Sullivan
Mr. Bryan
Jyat
Hla
Jana Roosevelt
Taft
House of Democrats
Denver
Capitol graft measures alleged fraud in furnishing
Harrisburg June 2 testimony by Rev Samuel C Huston brother of architect Joseph Huston described how signed blanks and a power of attorney were used to certify fraudulent furniture bills. Prosecutors showed sofas tables and clothes trees misvalued and misdescribed, with charges that the architect certified only quality not quantity. Former Gov Peringer testified for the defense and is expected to be called again Friday.
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Harrisburg
Samuel C. Huston
Philadelpia
Josep M. Huston
Huston
Europe
Uke
John H. Sanderson
Commonwealth
Hoy
Stanford B. Lewis
Sanderson
Samuel W. Peringpacker
Board of Grounds and Buildings
Capitol
Worth the Money From the Philadelphia Prean
A witty dialogue contrasts true statesmanship with civic honor and public money. The piece notes citizens debating the value of honor and coins. A Cleveland Pain Dater quote playfully comments on gold coinage and the idea of a twenty dollar double eagle versus a heavy hen.
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Philadelphia Prean
Sena’ Sre
Cleveland
Columbia
Johnson would beat Bryan if nominated says Justus L Johnson
Justus L. Johnson, head of the Swedish American Republican League of Illinois, argues Scandinavians are 95 percent Republican and would back Johnson if nominated. He provides electoral figures showing Minnesota and several northern states leaning Johnson, with New York Ohio Indiana New Jersey Connecticut and Delaware not included.
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Justus L. Johnson
Minnesota
Gov. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Bryan
Sam
United States
Aurora
League
Johnson
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Kenturky
Louisiana
Maryland
Kansas
Linois
Uva
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Dakota
Uciah
Washington
Unndis
Kuoras
Wisconsic
Wyon
Town
Oregon
Connecticut
California
New York
Illinois direct primary law passes in house
Springfield reports the Illinois House voted eighty eight to thirty three to approve a direct plurality primary election measure. The bill advances to Gov. Deneen for signature after a long fight, continuing a push for a constitutional primary law.
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Springfield
Ims
Admits Operations in Many Cities But Refuses Names of Accomplices
A prisoner in New Haven claiming to be Louis Bentley Ammerman of Dover New Jersey aged twenty two on Tuesday appeared in police court held on $2000 bail. Detectives say he leads a gang using forged postal money orders to swindle across New York Boston Albany Providence and other cities. He admits stealing and forging over 110 postal orders but refuses to name any confederates. Postoffice inspectors say they have pursued a matching suspect for months. The hearing adjourned until Friday.
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Conn
Louis Bentley Ammerman
Dover
N. I
Yale
New York
Boston
Albany
Providence
Ammerman
Worcester
Spring
Ield
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Howarth
Philly Sheridan
C. 8. Hall
C. M . Stilpson
Postoffice
Myers
Redding
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Walter JL Coten
Jams Lewi
Willa Kennerty
Wlate Tumblivens
MK Inley
Lenlavina
LJ Sener
New Cir Lens
Charles W. Tonthby
Seauce
Lincoln
Tualalina
Mekal AM
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SWP
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Hale
Frye
Toe Mint
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Iustratim
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Horton
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South Carolina
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White House
Edgar S. Wilaan
Wilson
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Register of the Land Office
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L. Q. C. Lamar
L. B. Mosely
Louisiana and Mississippi Lumber Association
F. B. Wiliams
Lily White State Committee
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Republican National
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Nashville
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Mr. Taft
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Lansburgh & Bro
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Illinois Republican League
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St. Bet. H and I Sts
New Victor
Columbia Records
Salem Sanders & Stayman Co
Wilson & Mayers
Wilson G Mayers
Colonial Wine Co. Cor
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Cinetonet Dlapetch
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Louis Wolfson
Cincinnati Baseball Park
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Tom
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Clark's
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Christian Xander
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