New Jersey Primaries Stir Up Senate Race and Gubernatorial Drift
New Jersey politics reach a peak as state wide primaries begin with four Republican contenders challenging Senator Kean. Democratic hopefuls McDermitt and Martine seek senatorial indorsement while Woodrow Wilson appears as a strong Democratic gubernatorial candidate. other figures named for potential nominations include Stokes Murphy Fowler and Frelinghuysen Wakelee and Ridgway.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
John Kean
United State
Senator Kean
Senate
Takeny
David Baird
Camden
Kean
United States
Edward C. Stokes
Franklin Murphy
Charles N. Fowler
Frank McDermitt
Newark
James B. Martine
Plainfield
Palmer
James Smith, Jr
Vivian J. Lewis
Paterson
Banking and Insurance
Lewis
Joseph 9. Frelinghuysen
Someset County
Edward R. Wakelee
Bergen County
B. J. Ridgway
Meher
William P. Martin
Hisex County
Colby
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Wilson
Katezenbach, Jr
Fort
H. Otto Wittpenn
Jersey City
George Silzer
Middlesex County
Harold J. Howland
Theodore Roosevelt
Howell
Wood
Possible McLendon gubernatorial candidacy discussed
Atlanta reports political gossip on former railroad commission chair McLendon. He is silent on a run as Thomas Watson may oppose Hoke Smith in October. The piece notes party dynamics, primary strength, and mid-campaign timing, with McLendon living quietly in Atlanta and unlikely to mount a state campaign this fall. It also cites a medicinal ad for Champlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Atlanta
G. McLendon
Railroad Commission
Hoke Smith
McLendon
Thomas E. Watson
New General Assembly
Watson
Georgia
Demeratc
Smith
McLethon
Brown
Panhandle Bankers Association Meet Opens in Amarillo
The opening session of the Panhandle Bankers Association in Amarillo Texas covers financial advertising and postal savings banks as principal topics. W H Fuqua welcomes the victors and W H Patrick responds as the meeting runs through Sept 13. Mrs Jacob Wilmert Lincoln Illinois reports restored health after kidney trouble and backache with Foley’s Kidney Pills.
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Panhandle Bankfrom’ Association
Amarillo
Texas
Panhandle Bankers‘ Association
W. H. Fuqua
Victorm
W. H. Patrick
Clarendon
Jacob Wilmert
Lincoln, II
Foley
Railroads push fast freight to supplant express lines
Western railroads move to take over express business as Illinois and other states condemn express rates. Railroads aim to run fast freight like passenger trains to prevent revenue loss. Banks may gain as express firms decline amid ICC decisions. notes on Windsor Park Ozarks golf colony and Canada crop forecasts follow.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Ilinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
American Bankers’ Association
Rockies
Black Hills
Ozark Mountains
Asheville
N. C
Biltmore
Arden
Skyland
Beathaven
Berkshire Hills
Massachusetts
Taft
Ozark
Coates
Windsor Park
W. J. Echols
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Charles B. Eada
Joseph Reynolds
Joseph Cummings
Saskatchewan
William Pearson
Winnipeg
Pearson
Canadian Northern Railway
Alberta
X.wth
W. BR. Motherwell
Roosevelt snub fuels Hamilton Club dispute over Lorimer
The heated exchange at the Hamilton Club over Colonel Roosevelt’s snub to Senator Lorimer of Chicago surfaces in a row linked to Walsh’s prosecution. Club leaders defend Lorimer’s rights, while Roosevelt’s critics recall his stand against Lorimer’s opposition to packing-house control proposals. The discourse centers on invitation ethics and political loyalty amid calls for accountability.
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Roosevelt
Lorimer
Taft
Chicago
Hamilton Club
John R. Walsh
Walsh
Illinois
Washington
Corgressman Lorimer
White House
Department of Agriculture
John H. Batten
Col Roosevelt
Senator Lorimer
United States
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised By Oswego Man
Oswego resident Al Cooper recalls years of stubborn coughing ending with Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad touts it as a universal remedy for colds, coughs, asthma, hay fever, and related lung issues with quick relief and guaranteed satisfaction. Trial bottle free. 6 cents to $1.00 purchase with dealers H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith and Bros.
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al Cooper
Oswego
Dr. King
H. R. Palmer & Sons
W. J. Smith and Bros
Connecticut Republican Convention Factions Clash in Hartford
In Hartford on September 13, Republican leaders gather for the state convention to organize and nominate governor and other officers. Rival candidates are Hartford's Charles A Goodwin and Everett Lake, with factional lines tied to Lilley and Bulkeley supporters. Incumbent congressman-at-large John L. Tilson seeks renomination amid a split over the gubernatorial pick.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Charles A Goodwin
Everett Lake
Lilley
Lake
Goodwin
Morgan J. Bulkeley
Senate
P. McLean
Bulkeley
John L. Tilson
Foley's Honey and Tar for Children Advised
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for children and free of opiates or harmful drugs. It urges buyers to obtain the genuine yellow package and hints at upcoming cotton trade boosting business for merchants.
New York City Surges as Gaynor Reopens City Life
New York City struggles with a vast influx of over a million people and a mass of luggage filling terminals as Gaynor shows readiness to resume public service. Census figures spark real estate talk of rapid suburban growth and outlying expansion driven by new transit projects. Canada’s rail expansion eyes Stewart to link Peace River valley with Edmonton, promising mineral wealth and a gateway to Asia while BC negotiates giant schemes and new town growth at Stewart.
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New York
Gotham
Gaynor
Long Island
New Yorker
London
Metropolia
Chicago
Canadian Northern Railway
Edmonton
Stewart
Portland Channel
Canada
Pacific
Great Peace River Valley
Canadian Railways
Rockies
D. D. Mann
Canadian Northern
Mann
Tidewater
Bear River Valley
Alaska
Naxi River
British Columbia
Babine Mountains
Parsnip
Peace Rivers
Peace Coupe Prairie
Peace River
Cassiar Construction Company
Bitter Creek
Japan
Portland
Dixon's
Mackensie and Mann
Province of
Political Platforms Forming In Missouri Parties Meet In Jefferson City
Jefferson City hosts a joint platform and state committee reorganization by Democratic and Republican leaders including nearly all nominees for state, congressional, and legislative offices. Contests for state committee chairman. Democrats likely to back Folk for 1912 presidential nomination. platform to attack the national administration, tariff, and Cannon. Republicans to praise tariff and Taft. avoid Cannon endorsement. Republicans to challenge Missouri senatorial districting. Chamber of commerce urges membership and business planning for Athena.
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Jefferson City
Jeffferson City
Folk
Missouri
Hagenbeck Wallace Show to Exhibit in Athens Tuesday
Advertising car 1 of Hagenbeck Wallace Shows arrived in Athens led by James E Eviston with twenty two billers. The tented exhibition promises Carl Hagenbeck animal acts from World's Fair fame and the Wallace Circus, featuring many new acts and a larger menagerie. The troupe travels three trains and visits twenty one Georgia towns, a state favorite.
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Hagenbeck-Wallace
James E. Eviston
Athena
Carl Hagenbeck
Wallace Circus
America
Athens
Georgia
Primaries in Washington fire up insurgent Poindexter bid
Washington State primaries focus on United States Senate race with six Republican candidates including Miles Poindexter the insurgent from Spokane. Poindexter backed by national insurgent leaders faces regulars led by Humphries Freeman Burke Ashton Durpree and others. Democrats include Patrick Byrne and George Coli. Insurgent activity also flares in several congressional districts led by Humphrey.
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Washington
Oindexter
Senate
Seattle
Wash
United States
Samuel H. Piles
John B. Humphries
Leigh R. Freeman
Thomas Burke
James M. Ashton
Tacoma
Schuyler Durpree
Everett
Miles Poindexter
Spokane
Poinderter
Poindexter
Clappe
Minnesota
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Congress
Patrick 8. Byrne
George F. Coli
William E. Humphrey
Baseball Notes From The 1988 Season Across Leagues
Manager Charley Doolin plans vaudeville after the NL season ends. Dick Cooley may sell his Western League team soon. Cubs sit 13 5 against Giants with four games left in the season. Boston Doves acquire a new outfielder who has played for the Athletics, Cleveland, and Baltimore this year. Dig Dick Carroll joins the New York Americans next season after strong pitching with Toronto. National League umpires clash with President Lynch who once umpired. Jack Sheridan becomes American League chief umpire touring to keep umpires on the job. Scouts hail Jimmy Williams of Minneapolis as the top American Association prospect. A New York scribe dreams Pred Mitchell of the Highlanders is a born politician.
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Charley Doolin
Quakers
Tia
Dick Cooley Fain
Topeka
Kansas
Cubs
Giants
Boston Doves
Athletes
Cleveland
Baltimore
Dick” Carroll
New York Americans
Toronto
Lynch
Jack Sheridan
Bees
Jimmy Williams
Minneapolis
New York
Pred Mitchell
The
Highlanders
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Chamberlain
Ane
Cerberus
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Imich
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Leutenant
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Gallagher
Veterans Watch Dog
Mayora
Chamber of Comemree
Exceston
J. Siirbull
Grand View
Wis
Chamber of Commerce
Brooks
Hagenbeck
Wallace
Tate
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