Washington Post 1908 Political Debates and Treaty Powers
In this report from the Washington Post dated March 3 1908 the text surveys treaty power under Roosevelt Taft and Justice opinions on entering treaties with foreign states It notes that treaties can bind government and suspend constitutional provisions and discusses the independence of the Senate Supreme Court and executive branches The piece also covers political speculation about the Independence League and its possible impact on the 1908 election including Hearst Bryan Taft Roosevelt and the proposed canal project interests in the Great Lakes to Gulf of Mexico.
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Taft
Brooklyn Bar Association
Roosevelt
Seiretary
United States
Justice Tisid
United Stars
Japan
Cain Fee
California
Te Intel
Totel States
Ithorst
Wwe Big American
Congress
Bryin Ok
Beveridge
Supreme Bench
Our Republic
Woth
WR UL
Independence League
Fether
Ciller
Ws Hus
Waithout
Polis
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Lkely
Ehange
Hearst
Nnew
Anather Ator
Alping
Teague
Bryan
Independence Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Political turmoil and embezzlement rhetoric roils Kentucky scene
A sprawling critique references William Jennings Bryan and proclaims a split Democratic party in Kentucky. It describes accusations that the party was hijacked by a machine, notes Bevan’s banquet influence, predicts a free Democratic party in Frankfort, and hints at shifts in Louisville and state politics with calls to restore self government amid power abuses.
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William Jennings Brian
Xfr
Bryan Ie
Kentucky
United States Senate
Enturky
Stephen G Do Wbridge
Old Commonwealth
Bryans Faoilie
Willurd Bevan
Frankfort
Senator Bradies
Democratic Party
Kentuck
Kentucks
Majoris Evershbody
Mir Bevar
Louiss
Gory
Louisvile
Len of & Pullman
Peerless
Camden shoe dealer sacks two rights and a left
A Camden shoe dealer sold a woman a pair of shoes then learned he had given two right shoes instead of a right and a left. He chased her to apologize and offer a correct pair, but she declined saying she needed only rights due to her existing left shoe. He laments being flimflammed, having supplied two shoes for the price of one pair.
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Tron
Hernelite Journal
Camden
Tomars
Ievanton Tlopateh
WC Smith
Dalton
Here
Smith
New York
Headforts Wife From Stage to Irish Mansion Legend
Lord Headfort, en route to the United States, is described as a British peer who wooed Gaiety Theatre chorus members. The piece recounts his early financial troubles with a note to Sam Lewis, his youthful defense, and his later marriages to two Gaiety girls, including Rosie Bonte, with their children. It also touches on his family seat in County Meath and broader biographical notes about the Headfort lineage and connected nobility.
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Lord Headfort
United States
London Gaiety Theater
Headfort
Megin
Lord
Ted
Ius
Tx Muir
Jtnisters
Fried
Gil
Rosie Bonte
Parl
Beeth
Ard Willam Taviour
Tord
Jat Teadtert
Muir
Tonden
Marrage
Bat Biechfert
Meath
Adam Thenaquis
Pastour
White
Sussex
Thomas Casloi
Ireland
Sir Willam Petts
Xer
Down Curtey
Thomas Tarioin
Treian
County Weath
Otis Sen
Wis Mile
Belve
Wis Tord
Crete
Agera
Renemor
Taft's March ascent to the Presidency timeline
The article traces William Howard Taft's career path from March 1882 when he became collector of internal revenue in the First Ohio district under President Arthur, through later March promotions and resignations, culminating in the March 1909 inauguration as President of the United States. It emphasizes the pivotal March milestones shaping Taft's rise.
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Washngton Dipeieh
Balthra
Wiliam H Tatt
Marea
Internal Revenue
Ohio
Arthur
Cincinnati Superior Court
United States
States
William Howard Yau
Mckinley
Philippine Commission
Taft
Archipelago
Taf
The
United, States
Money Plentiful as Banks Return Government Funds
A New York Philadelphia correspondent notes rapid shifts in money markets. Three months ago James Suvman’s bank gathered gold and aided London tolls, while Cortelyou moved government money to the bank. Now the 3500 million is returned to the Treasury, signaling ample cash yet with funds still in national banks totaling about 200 million for commerce and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
James Suvman
London
Federal Treasury
Cortelyou
Treasury Department
Mons
National City Bank
Uals
Treasury
THREE TIMES AND OUT IN EARLY AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL HISTORY
Four men were nominated for president three times in U S history with Cleveland the only one to win a third bid after earlier campaigns. The analysis notes how Harrison Polk and others fell short in later runs, and mentions Bryan as a contemporary candidate seeking a new precedent amid party dynamics.
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Kansas
Jinny Quncy
Adams
Henry
Adonis
Polk
van Buren
Harrison
Tayior
Cleveland
Pen Pk
Drd
Bryan
Ialks
Groundhog and signs theme in a midwestern voice
A rambling reminiscence blends personal anecdotes with legends about groundhog day and weather omens. The narrator recalls a grandparent’s belief in signs, potato planting lore, and a skeptical turn as age advances. The piece also threads in assorted global notes about trade, instruments, and cultural contrasts.
Talking About In Hotel Corridors Sparks Cross Nation Debate
A Washington stopover by Baron Hanstein of Vienna and Austrian noble Rotter von Artens prompts talk on foreign nobility in America. The narrative recalls a House critic who blamed prejudiced American writings for misperceptions of dukes and courts, noting that noble marriages to Americans face scrutiny yet may reflect mutual respect rather than financial motive.
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Baron ‘Hanstein
Vienna
Austria
WT Wommer
Egan Rotter von Artens
Washington
West Indies
England
Ols
America
Ingi
Public nudge against prem burial prompts spirited drive
A New York circulated circular portrays an engraved panel from Brascels gallery urging caution about premature burial. The campaign, organized by a mixed group in New York, asks nothing of contributors, only invites readers to ensure loved ones are truly dead before earth burial.
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New York Tribune
Brascels
New York
Hm Elf
Omebody
Kentucky Incident Feels Repercussions in Democratic Race
From the New York Sun a Bryan view decries the Kentucky legislature’s choice of Bradley as Senator as a misfortune for the party. The piece warns that a fractured convention and rival patronage could push the Democrats toward defeat with a Republican governor in Kentucky and an emboldened GOP. It argues Bryan’s candidacy would be weakened, urging unity behind Harmon as a stronger alternative for Western supporters.
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Roosevelt
New York Sun
Bryan
Tetham
Briar
Kentucks
Siebborn
Bradley
Ford
Kenucks
Vance
Bryans
Aley
Frank
Kentucky
Nebraska
Lis
Johnson O
Harmon
Gray
Indictment of Smokers in Southwestern Indian Uprising Text
Fragmentary OCR depicts a vivid scene of pipe ritual among Indians discussing tobacco use, smoking sequence, and a downstream exchange about poses and neighbors. It mentions a specific stem, breath, and exhale actions, with unclear narrative context and disrupted wording.
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UW Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Washington Post CO
Wiletow
ISON
Phos
Ebura Wit
Boman
Vila
Camamen
Yaquia West
Tle
Nodau
Anc
Mexico
Sonora
Chihuahua
al Keory
Volga Valle
Ge. Hughes
Atlanta
Lou Gurest
Nashville
Stillings
Hiram Vexim
Hoston Herald
Panama
Dementia Americana
Cieinnati
Ais
White House
Brian Die
Go Hughes
Boonton (Sf
New York World
Wiliam H Temple
William Ho Temple
Temple
Boonton
New York Amerir Bs
Charles Harvey Aretivalu
Appen
Archibalds
Archibalders
Vrehiydld
Ita Aya
George Bopp
Wast Street
Oringe
Storey
Nike
Nc Furste
Battion
Tie Motorman
Mekel
J H Buch
Brownstown
Wonwisdorf
Berks
Buch
Dave Igs Wi Buch
Cats
Nemeny Renenen
Pesca
Mardly
Lile Lasks
Gudran
Reid
Lord Headforts
Draga
Alexander
Staarrder
St Petersbn
Blarstormi
Belgrade
Aleander
Serra Witt
Toharskoffs
Furnone
Waite
Struse
Tie Haguets
Velldorf
Pame
Terarvhoff
Hussars
Order of St George
Ruswian Department of
Turkestan
Emnil
Bekhara
Jthelis
Russia
Vatican
Saigon
Bemtmoud Company
Remoting
Doge Vom de Phiadelphia
St Vortz
Walnut
Apa
Beady
Tousen
Wien
Indiarapalis
Nipa
Guesa
Che
Lester Es Hang
Pius
Jawad
Saapathy
Peltecans
Nh Stats
Mahins
Tipeka
Senaar
Gwen Beg
Cole
Moon
And
Mount Hood
China
Chicago
Siam
Startory
Lerdelia
Jethupa
Enone
Montana
Miu Spiplerrehive
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