Taft's Philppine and Cuba duties forge a secretary of war
The article portrays William Howard Taft as tireless and energetic, shaping Philippine policy and directing Cuba's postwar government from his secretary of war role. It notes his broad workload including the Panama Canal and advisory duties to President Roosevelt, while hinting at a temper when opposed. It ends with a claim he was reluctant to seek the nomination, urged by Charles P Taft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Taft
Elihu Root
Taft
Panama Canal
Roosevelt
Canal
Cuba
Havana
William H. Taft
Charles P. Taft
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
New York Commercial
Colonel Watterson on Taft's nomination in Louisville
The essay blasts the Republican platform as a fraud built on Wall Street influence and Theodore Roosevelt's shadow, arguing Taft is a figure of straw. It labels Roosevelt, Bryan, and Rockefeller as the real powers and predicts a Bryan victory, lamenting Taft’s vulnerability to party bosses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Sherman
Garfield
McKinley
James Schoolcraft Sherman
New York
New York Trust Company
Mr. Taft
Wall Street
Taft
Congress
White House
Taft: From Ohio Judge to Presidential Prospect
A condensed profile of William Howard Taft tracing his Taft family roots in law and public service. From Alphonso Taft’s cabinet roles to Taft’s Cincinnati beginnings, assistant prosecutor years, and judge appointments, highlighting his wartime case work, the Philippine commission leadership, and early Supreme Court consideration challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Howard Taft
Republican Party
United States
Peter
Yale College
Western Reserve
Cincinnati
Mt. Auburn
Yale
Alphonso
Ohio
Grant
Department of Justice
Austria
Russia
Senator Foraker
Mr. Taft
Hamilton County
H. P. Floyd
Foraker
Judson Harmon
Cleveland
Taft
Helen Herron
John W. Herron
Robert Alphonso
Helen
Bryn Mawr
Charles Phelps
Washington
Harrison
Great Britain
Joseph H. Choate
Reed
House
Theodore Roosevelt
Civil Service Commissioner
Sixth Federal Circuit
Addystone Pipe Company
Supreme Court
High Court
Addystone Pipe
Roosevelt
Philippines
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Aame
United States Supreme Court
Rhetoric Rages Over Republican Legacy and Reconstruction
A heated oration condemns the Republican party, invoking blood, betrayals, and long-remembered sins. The speaker recalls Lincoln, Reconstruction plans, and impeachment talk, urging focus on alleged GOP faithlessness as supporters shift toward Denver.
Lawson Faces Roosevelt Reversed Role in Nomination Plea
Boston dispatch reports Thomas W. Lawson urged William Jennings Bryan to back Governor Johnson of Minnesota for president and accept the vice presidency for himself. Lawson offers to raise 500000 dollars for Johnson and another 500000 if needed to secure the Democratic ticket against Roosevelt and his alleged control of the Republican convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Lawson
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Boston
William Jennings Bryan
Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Johnson
Minnesota
Lawson
Bryan
Congress
Democratic Party
Back Bay tidal power plant planned near Portland Maine
A project to build a water tidal power plant on the shores of Back Bay near Portland Maine aims to supply 25000 horsepower. Projectors note a smaller Thomaston Maine plant has been tested and claims success for the larger venture based on those results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Back Bay
Portland
Thomaston
Why Rhett Is Running For United States Senator
The platform outlines business like governance. It argues the Democratic party lacks confidence due to political factors, urges business talent in the South to lead, and calls for fair railroad regulation, service over rates, and no rate discrimination. It links irrigation of western lands to South Carolina drainage efforts as similar public works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Rhett
United States
Democratic Party
Congress
Charleston
South Carolina
Currency schemes and immigration stance in Senate bid
The candidate argues for business methods to solve national issues including currency reform based on bank credit and interstate guarantees, tariff adjustments, and immigration limits. He criticizes current policies as favoring New York bondholders, calls for a bank based currency, and outlines a plan to reduce tariffs while protecting southern industries. He also advocates white immigration to bolster population and jobs, while excluding those viewed as socially disruptive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
New York
New England
Southern Bank
Stock Exchange
Northwest
Europe
Auto Sledge Invention Aids Polar Travel By Dr Charcot
Dr Charcot of Paris, renowned Antarctic explorer, tests an auto sledge with a three horsepower motor and dual speed settings. The sled weighs under 500 pounds and uses a propeller with steel creepers to grip ice or snow. He plans to take several sledges on his next voyage, hoping to replace dogs for polar travel and make the South Pole more attainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Charcot
Paris
New York
Charcet
North Pole
South Pole
World Sunday Schools Total Seen at 262000
The report shows 262000 total in Sunday schools worldwide with 26000000 attendees. It highlights broad participation and regional distribution noted by officials.
White Wing Flight Advances Aerial Experiments At Hammondsport
In Hammondsport New York the White Wing aircraft built by Dr Alexander Graham Bell and colleagues advances aeronautics. The May test shows improved lateral stability with hinged wing tips and a responsive steering system ahead of further trials. Bell notes the work aims for scientific progress over popularity and plans a water supported aerodrome for safer experimentation.
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Hammondsport
N. Y
Alexander Graham Fell
Aerial Experiment Association
F. W. Baldwin
Lake Keuka
Association
A. G. Bell
G. H. Curtiss
J. A. D. McCurdy
Lieut. T. Selfridge
August Post
The
Aero Club, of America
Aero Club
Bell
Poisoning as a Fine Art in Renaissance Courts
A historical overview notes fifteenth century poisoning mania as governments secretly sanctioned assassinations. It cites records of council votes, terms, and a tariff list for poisoning targets from Maximilian to the Pope, включая detailed bribes and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John of
Raguba
Guolando Duoda
Pietro Guiarni
Maximilian
John
Spain
Milan
Mantua
Corsican Funeral Customs of Mourning and Prose Memorials
Corsican funerals feature new burial garments funded by savings, rapid within twenty four hours or death, improvisatori crafting prose poetry for mourners, and death hunters wrestling mourners. Hair torn onto coffins, rich mourners injure themselves for payment, widows wear a black strip over eyes for a week, homes left uncleaned, cemeteries hold ornate tombs with hangings flowers and lamps for the deceased.
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Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Rockefeller and Company
Republican Congress
Cannon
Chad
Mammon
Hanna
Cortelyou
Ananias Club
San Francisco
Aldrich
Senate
Ali Baba
Forty Thieves
Satan
Christian Endeavor Society
Falstaff
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Friar Tuck
Robin Hood
Serena Payne
Ways and Means
Joe Cannon
Richard Iit
Munchausen
Srgan
Morgan
Steel Trust
Carnegie
Harriman
Tobacco Trust
Whisky Trust
Sugar Trust
Standard Oil Trust
American Liberty and Prosperity
Republian Party
Hitchcock
Chee
Jesus
Mme
Republica Party
Hitcheccek
Nated
Grand Old
Lodge
Boys In
Blue
Israel
Pisgah
Moab
Lincoln
Burrows
Saturday Evening Post
Rhett
R. Goodwyn Rhett
AUTO
Dr. Charcot
Man
Alexander Graham Bell
Council of Ten
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