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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1904
Page
3
A political critique portrays the party as lacking enduring principles over four decades. It cites early convention rhetoric, criticisms of platform content, and calls for reform while praising Cleveland’s potential to effect change. The piece discusses campaign dynamics, labor issues, and the role of party leaders in shaping public opinion.
The piece argues that tariffs shield steel producers and rail interests at the public expense, condemning protective laws as unjust. It mocks the home market scare, cites Taussig and Walker as favorable to low duties, and urges rapid tariff reductions to curb trusts and high living costs under a Democratic reform agenda.
Tafts speaking dates show events in Newark Rochester Albany and Salt Lake City with appearances in October and November. The notes mention meetings with Workmen and Congressmen Cochran and Crockran, and list venues including Trien League RI Butte and Utah.
Three National Committeemen met with Wisconsin Senator Spooner and GOP leaders Corteiyou and Murphy to discuss mobilizing speeches in eastern states. They also considered closing the Wisconsin campaign. Meanwhile Goodell to take charge of prosecution of alleged illegal registration cases in New York upon return to Newburg. Democrats plan to publish Monday a poll of doubtful states via state committees to show Democratic movement.
A short market item describes heavy mucin notes and a hand torn sheet priced at 49 cents, plus special pillow cases with wide seven inch hems sized 40 by 30 inches listed at 12 dollars. The text reads as a fragmented sale listing mentioning dom Hadley and itemized costs.
Fragmentary OCR mentions waist styles and color cues like blue brows black navy, with references to tucks and a glock? fall sleaven and a price cue 3150. Narrative unclear and lacks coherent event.
The Washington Post dispatch from Milwaukee notes Wisconsin’s factional Civil War over the La Follette bid. Roosevelt support persists, but intra party loyalties blur as Stalwarts waver and Democrats shift. Pluralities are hard to predict with La Follette favored to win, yet margins unclear amid Social Democrat gains and Gambler-like party realignments.
The piece maps Wisconsin district by district battles ahead of election day. Key figures include Quarles, Babcock, La Follette and Grothorst with party splits midstream. It notes district safety for several incumbents, ferment over primary systems, and Smelser and Adams influences shaping outcomes.
A Takoma Park Republican rally featured speakers from Maryland and Washington, including Senator Dick and Graham Pearre. They denounced Democratic campaigns and alleged corruption, urging support for white labor and opposition to Roosevelt era policies.
Harriman is not expected to gain control of the San Fe directorate at the stockholders meeting next Wednesday. General solicitor Kenna and directors Berwind Janes Somers Hayes of New York and Wachuta are named as participants, with terms expiring this year.
Havana October 2. The Cigar Manufacturers Association petitions President Palma for a government export stamp to guarantee authentic Havana cigars. The proposed stamp would bear Columbus, coat of arms, and President Palma’s badge. The President promised to protect the Havana product. Building for Portland Fair St Louis 22-A vote. Massachusetts Building to the World War Exhibit moved to Lewis and Mark exhibition to Portland.
Fragmentary OCR lists various clothing and decorative items including capes, velvet trim, window shades, painted silk tops, scarves, and openwork patterns. Mentions prices and saleable colors, but most details are unreadable or garbled.
In memory notices from Nostrand and other families announce deaths and funerals. Names include Florence Schwrac and Warner Hatch Nostrand of New York City. George A Reilley. Capt Johns Bosworth. Jona A Raching. Charles Edward Burg. Details give dates October 1904, times, residences and burial places such as Arlington National Cemetery and Albuquerque.
The Jackson Democratic Association held its regular weekly meeting with over 200 members present. President Genes Norris presided as the national committeeman outlined party plans. The gathering featured a new campaign song and a performance by the Jackson Glee Club under Erskine Sunderland, plus addresses by Jesse Whitake and C A Compton on Philippine policy. A portrait of Andrew Jackson was unveiled and a sterling silver match safe was presented to the president. A campaign fund collection was reported by the finance committee.
Health office records list numerous deceased individuals with ages ranging from under one year to over sixty, including Mary Crankin Eimergeley Fnepttal 65, Walter head Lvtnw on seark, James B Holmes 31, Louise Warsiell Sibley Hospital 20 years, and Viola Taiteagedu Childrens Hoenlea 60. The document appears to be a corrupted OCR listing names and ages across multiple hospitals and care facilities, reflecting a mortality register from October 2004.
Fragmentary OCR notes reveal a marriage license notice for W Queen and Maro Firmen Hanr with names including Rash Kulp, Phiadelphia, and Warwick Eugan among listed parties. Details are garbled with several misspellings and unreadable segments, but the core item appears to be a marriage license issuance or ceremony notice with multiple individuals named.
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