Democrats Sweep Maine From Republican Banks
Maine returns and revised totals show Democrat Col Fred W Plaisted winning governor 72711 to 64090 over Bert M Fernald. Democrats gain control of the state senate and near majority in the house, with 13 of 16 high sheriffs elected. Roosevelt refused comment on Maine results, saying he had nothing to say and seeking literary calm.
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Portland
Maine
Fred W Plaisted
Bert M. Fernald
Plaisted
Asther C. Hinds
Daniel G. McGillcuddy
Samuel W. Gould
Frank F. Guernsey
Colonel Plaisted
Senate
United States
Hale
Eugene Hale
Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Rooseevlt
Fraternal Congress Declares Break With Fraternities
Chicago September 13 The Fraternal Congress executive committee signals open war on state regulation of fraternal insurance and cuts off talks with the Associated Fraternities of America. The move follows insolvency stakes and disputes over rates and solvency, with plans to coordinate with state insurance commissioners instead.
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Chicago
Congress
Congresa
Executive Committee
Fraternities of
America
National
Fraternal Congress
J. J. Hynes
Piper
When Merit Wins Foley Kidney Pills Offer Relief
An advertisement states Foley Kidney Pills cure disease and restore vigor. It claims to ease backache headaches nervousness loss of appetite sleeplessness and general weakness caused by kidney bladder disorders, sold by all drug stores.
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Foley
Sista
Dominion Labor Federation Convention Opens in Montreal
The Canadian Federation of Labor began its annual convention in Montreal with large land representative attendance and President J W Patterson presiding. Key business includes forming national organizations such as building trades, shoe workers, print trades, and leather trades groups, plus establishing organizing, defence, and beneficial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Federation of Labor
J. W. Patterson
Ottawa
Building Trades Group
National Federation of Shoe Workers and
al- Med Leather Trades
Printing Trades Federation
Chamberlain’s Remedy Promoted for Bowel Complaints Today
An advertisement touts Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best known cure for griping diarrhoea dysentery and bowel upsets. It claims effectiveness for both children and adults and urges early use with a gold seal claim.
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Chamberlain
Tribute to Emory Speer Georgia's master spirit remembered
An elderly writer recalls Emory Speer as Georgia’s great orator and jurist. The piece fondly recounts Speer’s early political defeat, rise to the federal bench, and impact on readers from Watkinsville to Mount Airy. It ends with a hopeful blessing for his long life and a brief, incidental ad.
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Judge Speer
Marius
Caesar
Emory Speer
Speer
United States
University of Georgia
Georgia
Talluish Falls
Macon
Havling
Mount Airy
Highlands
Chesterfield
Watkinsville
JAP SUSPECT ON TRIAL IN DENVER MURDER CASE
Japanese indicted for the May 7 murder of Mrs. Cathrine Wilson in Denver was arraigned for trial. He fled after the body was found, was captured near Lyons by a posse, and claims a white man forced him at gunpoint to help hide the crime.
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Denver
Gynkyo Mitisunga
Cathreine Wilson
Lyons
Mitisunga
Committees Named for North Georgia Methodist Conference
The First Methodist church board of stewards met at the parsonage to organize preparations for hosting the North Georgia Methodist Conference in late November. Over 500 ministers and lay delegates will be entertained in Athens homes, with committees named for securing homes, reception, entertainment, and finance.
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Athens
Messrs
Deupree Hunnicutt
T. W. Powell
Walter Hodgson
Horace Williamson
H. C. Kirk
T. E. Hollingsworth
B. F. Hodgson
J. H. Huggins
Committee On Finance
R. P. Stephens
R. C. Wilson
J. C. Jester
W. C. Pitner
A. H. Talmage
Cobb Lamkin
J. H. Dorsey
Saved His Leg with Arnica Salve
All though I’d lose my leg writes J A Swensen of Watertown Wisconsin ten years of eczema that 15 doctors could not cure had at last laid me up Then Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured it sound and well Infallible for skin eruptions Wezema salt rheum boils fever sores burns beards cuts and piles 25c at H R Palmer Sons and W J Smith Bros
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J. A. Swensen
Watertown
Wis
Bucklen
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bros
Rhode Island Democrats Hold State Convention and More
Rhode Island Democrats plan their state convention and congressional conventions on September 29. The Ohio Republican campaign opens in Ken ton on September 17. Sterling P. Bond of St Louis seeks the Democratic nomination to succeed Senator Warner of Mississippi. Oklahoma Republicans meet in Guthrie September 29 to ratify their ticket and begin statewide campaigning. Lee W Jefferson Davis, secretary to Senator Purcell of North Dakota, becomes president of the National League of Democratic College Clubs. Rhode Island faces the question of who will succeed Nelson W Aldrich in the U S Senate as a dominant issue. Charles Hamlin of Boston, a former assistant secretary of the treasury, is mentioned as a possible Massachusetts governor candidate on the Democratic ticket. Indiana labor groups back Beveridge and urge union support for pro Beveridge legislative candidates. The National American Woman Suffrage Association seeks candidate views on suffrage, sending letters asking nominees to state their stance. In Massachusetts, party alignment remains unsettled with Governor Eben Draper seeking a third term. several candidates vie for the Democratic nomination. A health note urges prompt treatment with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for early croup symptoms in children.
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Sterling P. Bond
St. Louis
United States
Warner
Alissourt
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Lee
Charles & Hamlin
Boston
the Treasury
Cleveland
Massachusetts
Eben
Draper
Army fault lines exposed in Inspector General reports
Washington dispatch summarizes harsh findings from Inspector General Garlington and others. The reports fault insufficient field officers, advance specialization needs, and poor marching capacity. Requests include annual field inspections to gauge actual troop efficiency beyond accounting and garrison duties.
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Washington
Sam
Garlington
Leutenant
Heenya
United States Army
Bell
Wood
Don’t Break Down, Electric Bitters Endorsement
Mrs. J. E. Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters with preventing a breakdown during a three month severe strain. The tonic is advertised as matchless and guaranteed to restore health and strength. Available for 60 cents at H. R. Palmer & Sons and W. J. Smith & Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. van de Sande
Kirkland, Ill
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith & Bros
International Congress on Radiology Opens in Brussels
The Radiology and Electricity congress began in Brussels with major nations represented for a three day session. The stand ards and nomenclature for radium are the central issue to be considered at the gathering. In related city news, Clayton street will look better after the removal of wooden and metal awnings. The improvement by Mr. Allen H. Talmage has enhanced the street’s appearance.
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Brussels
Clayton Street
Allen H. Talmage
Democrats plan to take Tennessee
Nashville Tenn September 13 two important political conferences affecting Democratic support for Republican gubernatorial nominee Captain Benn Hooper met here. The Democratic state committee debated adding a new standard bearer after Governor Patterson withdrew. Independents prepared to meet, weighing a peace proposal and a convention outcome. Two options emerged to unite Democrats or reorganize, with debates over endorsing Hooper and broader party harmony amid upcoming independents’ convention. Excursion rates to the independents’ gathering drew many politicians into town. The regulars considered nominating an independent for governor as Hooper considered addressing the convention.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Democratic State Executive Committee
Capt
Benn. Hooper
Malcom R.patterson
State Committee of the Independents
Patterson
Independent Committee
Hooper
B. A. Enloe
Captain Hooper
Man of Iron Nerve and Regulator Pills Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kings New Life Pills as matchless regulators that foster keen brain and strong organs. It claims energy and willpower improve when stomach liver kidneys and bowels are in order. Available for 26c at H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bros.
Union Veterans Legion Opens Atlantic City Convention
The Union Veteran Legion prepares for its four day national convention in Atlantic City with headquarters at the Royal Palace hotel. National Commander Thomas J. Shannon and Adjutant General C. P. Hallam lead a several hundred delegate arrival as sessions begin tomorrow afternoon.
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Union Veterans Legion
Atlantic City
Union Veteran Legion
Royal Palace Hotel
Thomas J. Shannon
C. P. Hallam
Georgia voters urged to back Hoke Smith for governor
The piece argues that independence in Georgia fails to attract the majority and urges Democrats to vote for Hoke Smith on the first Wednesday in October, highlighting it as the duty of every Democrat to support Smith for governor.
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Georgia
Hoke Smith
Mr. Smith
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