Political Voices in Pennsylvania Michigan Delaware and More
A broad tapestry of 1912 campaign chatter from Pennsylvania Michigan North Carolina South Carolina Delaware New Jersey and New York shows party leaders predicting gains or consolidating power. Governors chairmen and local officials float expectations for Taft Sherman Roosevelt and Bryan while noting varied state loyalties and upcoming voting patterns amid a nationwide contest.
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South Carolina
Columbia
Emis
South Carolna
National Democratic Campaign Fund
Taft Labor Vote Appeal Faces Scrutiny Across States
In Buffalo a Taft labor pledge insists he will aid workers if elected, amid disputes over labor leaders Gompers and Bryan. The piece notes Taft’s claims of sympathy for labor, calls for expanded labor departments, and references related court and regulatory debates affecting workers’ rights and compensation.
Both Chairmen Claim Victory In Bitter Party Clash
A fragmented national scene shows both parties claiming victory as campaigns wind down. Billionaire donors and corporate interests are described as influencing the race, with references to Roosevelt, Cortelyou, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and other leaders. The piece notes shifting support in New York and New Jersey, plus independent voters and the Independence League’s evolving stance.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Congress
Louisiana
New Orleans
Bullet Through Head Reporter Injury At Scene
Fragmentary item notes a person shot through the head and a correspondent’s report on the incident. It mentions Mrs Jolley’s severe headaches, a local police connection, and multiple Jones family members including a city officer and railroad workers. The fragment cites illnesses from colds and a supposed remedy.
King Edward Proclaims Indian Progress and Reform
In a proclamation dated November 1 1838 King Edward expresses peaceful empire progress under beneficent rule. The viceroy Earl of Minto will read the message at Jodhpur Durbar confirming amnesty for prisoners and gradual steps toward equality and Indian participation in governance and legislation.
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Edward
India
Victoria Phaimge
Earl of Minto
Jodhpur
Mssge
Pierce Goes to Texas for Charge of Perjury Trial
Henry Clay Pierce, managing director of the Waters Pierce Oil Co, has left his Prides Crossing home to appear in Austin, Texas, in connection with alleged ties between his company and Standage Co. He traveled with counsel Judge Priest of St Louis after recent surgery and weeks of recovery in New York.
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Beverly Mass
Tlenry
Clay Pierce
Waters Pierce Oil Company
Austin
Texk
Prides Crossing
New York
Merce
Priest
St Louis
Pierce
Socialists in Battle Meet Against Prussian Minority
Berlin dispatch reports a November meeting of socialists protesting Prussia diet treatment of a minority. police clashed with thousands as many were dispersed after admission attempts failed. arrests rose while officers blocked routes to the royal castle amid fears of a march.
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Berlin
Mses
Royal
Delos Blodgett Dies After Long Timber Career
Grand Rapids Mich November 1 Deloes A Blodgett for sixty years openly identified with the lumber industry of the country died at his home in his 87th year He was born in Otsego County New York 1825 and began work in Michigan in 1847 He helped develop the state s timber lands including southern and northern holdings He and his family were among the early holders of pine land and he supported Michigan fund for agricultural purposes He was a Republican delegate and district leader in Michigan married in 1858 to Jen and survived by his wife and several children Funeral details not provided
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Sunye
Jim Utica
James S Sherman
Aginn
Hughes
Sherman
Kingston
Willeeturn
Grand Rapids
Mich
Deloes
Hie
Otsego County
Michigan
Jersey
Baldwin
Hele
Jenad
Blodgett
Nammitteemanitor
Rd Lowe
Lincoln Neb Campaign Rally Promises Victory Parades
Lincoln Nebraska plans a large campaign event with Bryan supporters to fire up crowds. Governor Sheldon and Senator Burkett headline as Republicans stage parallel meetings and fireworks for the urban rally amid optimism on election day returning results.
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Lincoln
Brian Ja
Bryan
Statehouse
Sheldon
Burkett
Poisoned and robbed declares J. M. Chambers
J V Chambers of 57 Stewart avenue was found unconscious at the corner of Porasth and Alabama streets about 10:30 pm. He was revived at Grady hospital after an ambulance rush and claimed he had been robbed of 180 dollars and poisoned. Doctors feared possible deterioration as he remained under care overnight. No robbers or poisons were found on him. authorities suspect morphine and whiskey exposure though specifics remain uncertain.
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J V.chambers
Stewart Avenue
Porasth
Alabama
Ohiock
Grady Hospital
Cihamuers
Partier Tushesl
Chambers
Jenejson
Hia
One Vote in Oklahoma Has Been Lost to Taft
A political quarrel in Seward Oklahoma ends with John H Milam a Pawhuska Republican shot and killed by Frank Seward a local Democrat. Milam long active in Osage Indian affairs, shot in Seward drug store after a heated debate.
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Oklahoma
Taft
John ‘Ilam
Frank Seward
Foraker Okla
Frank
Seward
Tohn H Milam
Pawkhuska Okibe
Seward Waraware
Milam
Miami
Osage
Two Charges Against J H Wicker In Warren County Court
J H Wicker a 41 year old man described as a negro was jailed in Patten County after bondsmen feared he would flee. He faces a cheating and swindling charge from May and a prior warrant for carrying concealed weapons. Authorities say he collected money for the People’s Guarantee and Investment Co and diverted funds for his own use. He will be held for trial in the Warren County Court on the concealed weapons charge and later on the other count.
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Wicker
Warren
Recorder’s Court
Patten
Bia
Werren County
People's Guarantee and Investment Company
Anvertor
T.iven
Cape Cod Stronghold for Last of the Yankees
Providence reports a census and genealogical work showing the real Yankee fading from New England like the Native American, with Cape Cod as the final stronghold where generations of seafaring Yankees built towns, wealth, and a culture now receding as modern life encroaches. Dwellings dot the cape, ships sailed from Boston and New England ports, and many Yankees aged into quiet retirement while the region shifts to cranberry growing and summer tourism.
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Providence
Low England
Kang Land
Cooper
New England
Tira
Philip
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Ie Auanite
Simpst Ag
Boston
Revoluton
Australia
Rio Janeiro
Calcutta
Surinam
Sf An
New York
New Bedford
Americas
Dave
Captun
Samebedy
Yandeekom
Fshing
Cape
Rew
Goucester
Bowton
Aden
Gap
Cy Walt
Mulder
Fenimore Looper
Mohicans
Yankees
Ayer Mis Fa Uier
Vilage
Seventree
Sfa
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Wichigan
Detroit
Diekema
Mpublican State Central Committee
Michigan Wolicans
Taft and
Dicke Pa
North Carolina
Lic State
William Wo Kite
Delaware
Wilmington
Democras
Fernes
Tretorn
Radky
Sliatlen
Cramer
Cnatrman
Atle
Vermont
Weeleeon
Newt
Winconsin
Milwaukee County
Wisconsin
Tedat
Briands
Buffalo N
Wiliam J Conners
Democratic State Committee
York
Bijan
Florida
Jacksonville
Old Dominion
Richmond Yn
Chanler
Democratic
Pousbhkeepsis
New York State
John G. Dunlap
Jobo & Ponee
Mir Dupiep
Teery Alere
Amd Wap
Te Moure- Yierab Company
Inman, Smith & Co Hefa
Samwar C Dunlap
Gameaville
Foxar Dunlap
Atlaya
Ga. Bick
Strickland
Roosevelt
Buffalo
Suds
Ivis Empion
Siedea
Ieanet
Mt Lidgme
Ahor
Mike
Tie Atta Hs
Brean
Gompers
Tuller
Bir Potter
aMer
Venice
Wr Hrgin
Fuller
Ieza
Opini
Prva
West Virginia
Debwearle Grouad
Wheeling
Mathews
George L “Eni
Hayas
Lowherd
Louis Mo
Missouri
David B. Wranos
Joplin
William Cowherd
Kansas City
Cowherd
Hadley Republican
Gov. Hughes
Bell
Albany
Portland
Isanea
Maine
Nevenu
oHington
Hin Pitters
Haghes
Paxe One
Delioeratee Mational Committee
Mack
Tonigal
Republican Party
Noah
Fenial
Vo Cortelyou
Humin
Rockefeller
Carnegim
Tie
Republican Co
Fishiman
Miliond
Mr Bijan
Campaian
Greater New York
Amis
Stuvs Sant Chu
Kane
Sted Hook
Duchess County
Comimanere
Republian
Hughes Wit
Oan
Novy Democrata Ani
Ieader
Phey
Teide
Chanter
Independence League Party
WRK Fearst
Danier
Hearnts
New Hampshire
Maryland
Baltimore
Nelthey Woaty
Bob
Pare
Axe
Limely
Lood
Locomotive Kircmen
Jolley
Jones
Gt H Jones
Wells Street
Wood Jones
Day Watch
LF Jones
Georgia Hannas and Lisctrie Company
L F Jones
Southern Road
Chattanooga
Allanta
Texas
Brewton
Ala
Conécuh
Henly Steel
Piers
Delos
Daisy Peck
Atlanta
Yan
J. M. Chambers
Grady Hoanital
J. H. Wicker
Bunion Shoes
Buck
Byck
Price
Byck’s
Whitehall
Daly Ee “Bromo
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