Tag Archives: GOP

June 15, 1908

Posted on June 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

  et’s take a brief survey. One question: How much interest is there in reading stories from the Republican National Convention of 1908? The Times sent two veterans to cover the gathering in Chicago: George W. Burton, above, a longtime … Continue reading →

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June 13, 1908

Posted on June 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

eer, anyone? Remember that beer is a health drink — liquid bread! Just a bit of alcohol to aid digestion … (Isn’t this old typography great?) At left, a true novelty for the ladies –political speeches! The Times says 400 … Continue reading →

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June 10, 1908

Posted on June 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

ow this is what I’d call an extremely gray page. Even electronic "zipotone" doesn’t help much. But what great stories…. First of all, Mrs. D.C. Caloo is freed after being held as a prisoner at 732 W. 9th St. by … Continue reading →

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