Vermont Republicans win broad statewide victory in 1900
Vermont Republicans swept the state and congressional tickets by a large plurality, led by Stickney for Governor and Allen for Lieutenant Governor. The State Senate remains solidly Republican, with about 20 of 246 seats. Republicans lead county tickets and expect similar margins in the General Assembly. Congressmen Foster and Haskins are elected, while party leaders anticipate a modest Democratic gain in the Assembly. Roosevelt and Depew addressed the convention, urging national unity and sound money.
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White River Junction
Vermont
State Senate
General Assembly
Stickney
Senter
Grout
Jackson
Authere
Martin F. Allen
Ferrisburg
David J. Foster
Burlington
Kittredge Haskins
Brattleboro
United States Senate
Justin S. Morrill
Dillingham
Ross
Prouty
National party nominates Caffery and Howe at Carnegie Hall
The National party convened in Carnegie Hall New York on September 5 and nominated Douglason Caffery of Louisiana for President and Archibald Murray Howe of Cambridge Massachusetts for Vice President. The platform rejects imperialism and pledges a single gold standard a merit based public service and abolition of special privileges.
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National” Party
New York
Archibald Howe
Cambridge
Fessenden
Connecticut
Odell—Logan
National Party
Carnegie Hall
United States
Dougalson Caffery
Louisiana
Archibald Murray Howe
Mass
United States of America
Thomas M. Osborne
Auburn
N. Y
Indianapolis
Everett V. Abbott
Isaac H. Klein
Alfred P. Gage
Arlington
Edward d G. Bourne
New Haven
Conn
Archibald M. Howe
H. W. St. John
Hartford
Abbott H. Thayer
Fessenden's Man Beaten In Connecticut Republican Fight
In New Haven on September 6 the Connecticut Republican State convention nominated George P. McLean for Governor and MeLean won by 49 votes over Donald Warner. The ticket includes Edwin Keeler, Charles G. R. Vinal, and Abram Chamberlain with electors named by district and at large. The convention met from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with two hours for nominating speeches.
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New Haven
Conn
Republican Party of
Connecticut
Samuel Fessenden
Stamford
O. R. Fyler
State Central Committee
George P. MeKean
Sainsbury
Donald T. Warner
Salisbury
Fessenden
George P. MclLein
Simsbury
Edwin O. Keeler
Norwalk
Charles G. R. Vinal
Middletown
Henry N. Gallup
Norwich
Abram Chamberlain
Meriden
Henry H Brideteman
Norfolk
Charles S. Mersick
Maro S. Chapman
Manchester
Frederick de Peyser
Portland
Winglow T. Williams
Mcl Lean
Warner
Melean
W. S. Downs
Derby
Huber Clark
Vinal
New York Republicans Nominate State Ticket At Saratoga
The Republican convention in Saratoga named the State ticket by acclamation after speeches by ex-Governor Black and Governor Roosevelt. Nominees include B. B. Odell Jr for Governor and Timothy L. Woodruff for Lieutenant Governor, with John T. McDonough, William J. Morgan, John P. Jaeckel, John C. Davies, and Edward A. Bond filling key posts.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Roosevelt
Depew
Frank S. Black
Theodore Roosevelt
B. B. Odell, Jr
Orange
Timothy Ll. Woodruff
Kings
John T. McDonough
Albany
William J. Morgan
Erie
John P. Jaeckel
Cayuga
John C. Davies
Oneida
Edward A. Bond
Jefferson
Black
Odell
Bryan speaks at Keyser and Morgan's Grove in West Virginia
In Jefferson County West Virginia and at Keyser Bryan addressed large crowds amid hot sun. He praised the common people, said citizens choose leaders from among themselves, and urged a government that lets every son of a citizen aspire to higher rewards in business or politics.
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Deer Park
Bryan
Jefferson County
West Virginia
Morgan's Grove
Shepherdstown
Keyser
Colonel McGraw
Mr. Bryan
General St. Clair
St. Clair
Testimony Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills in Charlestown
Mrs E Campbell of 8 Stark Street Charlestown reports long standing back pain indigestion and abnormal kidney secretions with midnight unrest. After taking Doan’s Kidney Pills from Knight’s Pharmacy she says pain abated sleep returned appetite restored and kidney secretions normalized. Doan’s Pills sell for 50 cents and are distributed by Yester Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole U S agents.
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Boston
Dean
E. Campbell
Knight’s Pharmacy
Court Street
Hanover
Doan
Boston Anti-Imperialists Protest Frye Remark Not Pirate Norway
Erving Winslow, secretary of the Boston Anti-Imperialist League, shrugged off Senator Frye of Maine referencing help for anti-imperialists. He focused on the Vermont election result, noted McKinley is accused of declaring war on the Filipino people, and stated Bryan is seen as honest though potentially risky.
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Erving Winslow
Boston
Anti-Imperialist League
Frye
Maine
Vermont
Mr. Winslow
McKinley
Democratic Party
United States
Mr. Bryan
Mr. McKinley
Croker Predicts Landslide Democratic Year After Vermont Victory
New York on September 8 reported Richard Croker saying the GOP ticket of Odell and Woodruff could be defeated badly and noting Vermont results signal a Bryan victory. He refused to name Democratic candidates, stating details would come at the convention.
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New York
Odell and Woodruff
Richard Croker
Croker
May Oppose Gillette In Second District Nomination
Democrats in western New Hampshire weigh nominating Senator Thomas W. Kenefick of Palmer for Congress in the second district now held by F. H. Gillett of Springfield. Kenefick, a three year state senator and former House member, is considering the bid amid anti imperialist sentiment and weak organization after Bisbee’s 1900 showing.
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Thomas W. Kenefick
Palmer
Congress
F. H. Gillett
Springfield
Robert E. Bisbee
Chicopee
Gillett
Kenefick
Senate
Hampden
House
Harriman to Speak at Social Democrats Meeting Tonight
Joe Harriman, the Social Democrats candidate for Vice President, will address a gathering at Faneuil Hall this evening. The 39 year old leader, noted for his oratory and California and West coast work, will be introduced by State committee secretary Putney and will share the program with Representative MacCartney and Mayors Chase and Coulter.
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New Democratic Club
Ward 16
Lyceum Hall
South Boston
Monticello Club
James N. Moore
Donald A. McDonald
Fred G. Hersey
John H. Toland
P. J. McMahon
William Martin
Social Democrats
Job Harriman
Faneuil Hall
Harriman
Chicago
West
California
Representative MacCartney
Socialist Movement
Putney
State Committee
MacCartney
Chase and
Coulter
Joe Harriman
Socialist Labor
Prehistoric corn grows 12 feet in Tomb of Mummy tale
Mrs. Samuel Lee and Mrs. George Partridge near Athol cultivate corn they claim derives from seeds taken from a mummy tomb in Egypt via Mr. Goddard of Berlin. The stalks reach 12 feet, ears are forming, and seeds may be preserved. Roots appear duplicated at the base both above and below ground.
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Athol
Samuel Lee
George Partridge
Pleasant Place
Partridge
Goddard
Berlin
Egypt
Lake Winnipesaukee Steamer Ride Draws Tourists
Inland sea recreation thrives as Lake Winnipesaukee draws crowds for scenic views and a four hour sixty mile steamship ride aboard the Mt. Washington. A low rate excursion from Boston to Centre Harbor via special train is set for Sept 8 with a two dollar round trip, tickets available at the city ticket office.
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Lake Winnipesaukee
Mt. Washington
Boston & Maine Railroad
Centre Harbor
Boston
Union Staten
Alton Reauy
City Ticket
Washington Street
Milk Street
Dean's Ointment Ad for Scratch and Itch Relief
A period advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles with a claim it never fails and can be bought at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Dean
Naval Officers’ Reception in Bar Harbor Amid Smoke and Festivities
Bar Harbor hosts British and American squadrons for a reception day marked by smoke cover from Hancock county, then clear skies as ships’ launches ferry officers to shore. Vice Admiral Bedford and party attend tours, dances, and a grand ball at Kebo Valley Club with British and American bands, a huge punch bowl, and Liberty-filled streets as sailors march and sing into the night.
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Bar Harbor
Hancock County
Crescent
New York
Farquhar
Bedford
Ward Room
E. G. Curley
J. E. Emery
Furniss
Edward Cole
Robert Abbe
Frank Els
Kebo Valley Club
Dentist King Promises Low Prices and Painless Work
Boston dentist Dr Thomas Jefferson King advertises systems of painless extraction and fixed prices. He claims 8 to 2 hours daily and provides testimonials, offering sets at 8 dollars and gold crowns at 5 to 2, with fillings from 1 upward. He notes a high repeat customer rate and positions his office at 488 Washington Street between Jordan's and White's.
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Boston
Washington St
Jordan’s
White’s
Thomas Jefferson King
A Healthy Mother and Child in Testimony to Peruna
Mrs FE E Thomas of Wheeling Missouri describes long illness ending after using Peruna and Manalin. She births a 100 pound boy and resumes housework. Mrs L M Griffith of Orifino Nebraska reports cured barrenness and a 10 pound baby girl after Peruna. Advertisement promotes Peruna as pelvic catarrh remedy with free specialist consultation and a health booklet.
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FE. E. Thomas
Wheeling
E. E. Thomas
Hartman
Iartrean
Columbus
Ohio
Reading Room Officers and Governors Highlight Naval Visit
The article credits officers and governors for preparations for naval shore leave. Named officials include Johnson Livingston as president Edward Coles as vice president Gardiner Sherman as secretary and Robert Amory as treasurer. Governors listed are Charles T. Horn Degrasse Fox J Montgomery Sears Fremont Smith George D. Dorr and Robert Amory.
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Ing
Upshur
Johnson Livingston
Edward Coles
Gardiner Sherman
Robert Amory
Charles T. Horn
Degrasse Fox
J. Montgomery Sears
Fremont
Revere Harvest Festival Planned at Point of Pines
The Revere Board of Selectmen chair S J Nevins and a special sub committee have arranged with Point of Pines manager J J Walsh to stage a harvest festival September 10 to 15. The event will use hotel piazzas for booths showcasing fancy work fruits flowers preserves bread and other household productions. An eight lap oval track will be built on the lawn for horses automobiles games and races as a main feature.
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Revere
S. J. Nevins
J. J. Walsh
Point of Pines
Walsh
Revere county fair promises varied exhibits and races
The fair will feature art fund proceeds, invited stables from Eben Jordan Thomas Lawson J S Sanborn and Mr Norwell with W T Rooney in charge. It includes automobile races on the oval, field sports under electric light, dog cat poultry and pigeon shows, balloon exhibitions daily and running horse and bicycle races on the beach. A Rhode Island clambake and band concerts are planned with rustic theatre acts announced later.
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Art Fund
Revere
Eben Jordan
Thomas Lawson
J. S. Sanborn
Mr. Norwell
W. T. Rooney
Electric Light
Tom Parke
Rhode Island
Rocky Point
Walsh
Rustic Theatre
Fall River Soldier Killed in World War II Casualty Report
Fall River native Joseph A. Brouin died according to the latest casualty list from General MacArthur. He served in the Philippine signal corps as a telegrapher and had formerly worked for the railroad in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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Fall River
Joseph A. Brouin
Philippine Signal Corps
MacArthur
Pawtucket
R. I
Burnham Widow Charlotte Fuller Burnham Dies at 94
In Ipswich Mrs Charlotte Fuller Burnham widow of Abraham Burnham dies at 94 in the 95th year. Funeral from her residence 8 Water street Ipswich at 2 30 p m on September 0.
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Burnham
Ipswich
Charlotte Fuller Burnham
Abraham Burnham
Water Street
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Kentucky
Pacific Ocean
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Jackies
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Wilson Jewelry CO
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Archer
E. A. Allen
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Lighthill
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Ufford
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Khos Pita
Metropolitan Manufacturing Co
Franklin St
Archet
Revere Harvest Festival
Sunday Post
Hilda Wade
South Africa
Capt
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Davie
Little Monkey's Swimming
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Myra Sturtevant
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