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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
2
Des Moines streetcar wreck injures 68. Kansas boy dies
A Des Moines street car derailed on a long incline, overturning with a packed car. Ninety people were hurt and three men were fatally injured. A Kansas City boy aged 15 died a day after arterial sclerosis onset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kansas City
Kentucky
Senate
Washington
Pike’s Peak
England
Jackson
Kansas Supreme Court
Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morris Packing Company
Fowler Packing Company
Wyandotte County
National Geographic Society
Peary
North Pole
Utah
Standard Oil Company
Oklahoma
Baton Range
Siloam Springs
Ark
Sedalia
Loretto Academy
New Orleans
Lenexa
Kan
Willard D. Raskins
Colorado College
Pike’s Peak Forest Reserve
Kansas State Board of Health
Nebraska
Lincoln
Richards
Deep Waterways
United States Naval Station
Africa
New York
Roosevelt
Army of the Tennessee
Columbus
Taft
Mississippi River
Lakes
Gulf
Leavenworth
Leavenworth & Western
Onaga
Gaynor Wins New York Mayoral Race by Large Plurality
William J. Gaynor is elected mayor of New York by about 75 000 votes with fusion forces gaining control of most city offices. Borough leaders and boards will shape the next four years of city government as the commission plan takes effect after the April elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Gaynor
Board of Estimate
New York City
Tammany
Fusion
Board of Eldermen
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queens
Richmond
Board of Estimates
Board of Aldermen
Comptroller
Queen
Tammany Hall
Gaynor
Bannard
Hearst
W. A. Prendergast
John P. Mitchell
Cleveland chooses a new mayor Her man C. Baehr defeats Tom L. Johnson
In Cleveland on November 4 Herman C. Baehr defeats incumbent mayor Tom L. Johnson by a large margin. Unofficial returns show Baehr leading by 4,000 to 6,000 as Republicans gain ground on Johnson's policies including street railway issues. Johnson concedes and says he may run again in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland, O
Tom L. Johnson
Cleveland
Herman C. Baehr
Republican County Recorder
Baehr
Johnson
Herman Baehhr
New York
Topeka Adopts Commission Form Of City Government
Topeka voters approved the commission plan by 2622 to 2146 with a 476 margin. Turnout was disappointing, less than half the normal 11000 plus voters. Even in off years a larger vote was cast than in yesterday’s election. Registration peaked slightly above 11000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Ghosts Vote in New Jersey Polling List Scandal
Paterson New Jersey investigators strike 1500 names from the polling list after discovering their addresses were in cemeteries. Four arrests have been made in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Paterson
N. J
Tulsa Boy Disappears During Pea Picking Trip
Delmar Davis a 13 year old Western Union messenger left home in Tulsa Oklahoma to gather pecans and has not been seen since. A searching party is organized led by the boy's brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Delmar Davis
Western Union
Heney Concedes Defeat in D A Race and Graft War Continues
Francis J. Heney concedes defeat for district attorney after midnight and vows the war against graft will continue. Early tallies show Charles M. Fickert leading by about 13 000 votes and P H McCarthy elected mayor by roughly 8 000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Charles M. Fickert
Heney
P. H. McCarthy
Rotan Wins D A Seat By Large Philadelphia Majority
Samuel P. Rotan is re elected district attorney by a large margin in Philadelphia. His opponent D Clarence Gibboney is a reform leader linked with the Law and Order society. Rotan’s majority exceeds forty five thousand in the city’s largest vote on record. In state offices Republicans win Stober Sisson and von Moschzisker for treasurer auditor general and supreme court judge respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel P. Rotan
D. Clarence Gibboney
Law and Order Society
Rotan
J. A. Stober
A. F. Sisson
Robert von Moschzisker
Supreme Court
John O. Sheatz
Whitlock Re elected Toledo Mayor On Three-Cent Fare
Brand Whitlock won a third term as Toledo mayor with a large independent ticket sweep including council. His plurality over Republican David T. Davis was about 4,500, down from 6,500 two years ago, reflecting support for a three-cent street car fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Brand Whitlock
Samuel M. Jones
Whitlock
David T. Davis
Republicans gain on Bryan in Nebraska election returns
Omaha reports indicate the GOP may have swept the state, with three Republican nominees likely elected to the supreme bench. Douglas and Lancaster counties also shift toward Republicans, reversing last year’s Democratic gains. Voter turnout appears lighter than in the prior cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
William J. Bryan
Supreme Bench
Douglas
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Republicans Win Narrow MA Victory in State Election
Boston reports a tight Massachusetts statewide result with Republicans retaining the ticket though Gov. Draper’s margin shrank by about 8,000 and Lieut. Gov. Frothingham’s fell from 96,000 to 7,000. Democrats gain seats in the legislature and some predict challenging Senator Henry Cabot Lodge in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Draper
Louis A. Frothingham
Henry Cabot Lodge
Republicans Likely To Control New Jersey Legislature
Returns show Republicans holding both state legislative chambers. Jersey City Mayor Wittpenn is re elected as a Democrat by a large majority. Democrats win Bayonne mayoralty for first time in 13 years and carry Trenton by a large margin, re electing Mayor Walter Madden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Jersey City
Wittpenn
Bayonne
Walter Madden
Pothier Leads Early Rhode Island Governor Vote
In 90 of 162 precincts Gov. Pothier the Republican led Arnold the Democrat 19 912 to 11 835. Last year Pothier 21 110 Arnold 14 302. It is estimated Pothier’s plurality will exceed 7 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Gov
Pothier
Arnold
Democrats poised to push measures through Kentucky veto
Reports from Kentucky legislative elections indicate Democratic unity will allow passage of any measure despite Governor A. E. Wilson's Republican veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
A. E. Wilson
Mormon Church Domination Theme Yields Salt Lake Win
On the issues of church influence in city politics the American party was returned to power in Salt Lake City by a clear majority over Republican and fusion candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Fusion
Forest Fire Rages Through Pike's Peak Reserve
A forest fire sweeps Pike's Peak reserve as Colorado College forestry class, railroad workers, and citizens join in the effort to combat the blaze near Colorado Springs on November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Col
Pike’s Peak
Colorado College
St Louis San Francisco Railroad Leads Kansas Train Service
Topeka reports that the St Louis San Francisco Railroad shows the best train service of any Kansas road in its last 15 days of September according to the board of railroad commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
St. Louis San Francisco Railroad
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Kansas Road
Col J B Murdock of Eldorado editor dies at 67
Colonel J B Murdock, editor of the Eldorado Republican, died in St Marys hospital Kansas City at age 67 after eight days of treatment for multiple neuritis. His body was sent to Eldorado for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Thomas Benton Murdock
Eldorado Republican
Eldorado
Kan
St. Mary’s Hospital
Murdock
Harold P. Kuhn
W. F. Kuhn
Kuhn
Big Building May Collapse In New York City
The city’s great criminal courts building, costing 2 million dollars, stands deserted with silent halls and empty courtrooms. Outside, crowds gather in the streets as cracks run from top to street, waiting for the moment the walls may give way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
N. Y
New York
Great Criminal Courts
Harry K. Thaw
Lazy Worm in San Francisco
San Francisco reports hookworm disease brought from Hawaii and the Orient. Dr. Herbert Gunn leads physicians in a campaign against the parasite noting over 100 treated cases and at least one death, a two year old boy, with the illness new to California until four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Hawaii
Orient
Herbert Gunn
California
An Economical Globe Trotter
Frank Clark of New York aged 47 arrived in Boston from Liverpool claiming the title of king of tramps after completing his seventh world trip without spending a cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Frank Clark
New York
Liverpool
Fastest Battleship Afloat Rockland Maine
The North Dakota, the fastest battleship of the Dreadnaught type afloat, is among the two most powerful ships in the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Maine
North Dakota
University appoints physician for KU students in Lawrence
The board of regents of the University of Kansas appoints a university physician with free consultation for all students. The student hospital association will provide hospital treatment with charges for medicines and nursing to nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U
Lawrence
Kansas
Board of Regents
University of Kansas
Student Hospital Association
Stage Coach Robbers Net About Five Thousand Dollars
Vancouver BC reports thieves staged a Monday hold up rifling mail sacks and letters. The robbers fled west and are believed to be hiding in the cattle range country with an estimated haul of about $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Robbed Express Cashier in Bridge Street Office
Niagara Falls Ontario William Dod son cashier of Canadian Express knocked down at the Grand Trunk station Bridge street and robbed of a package containing 14156 by unknown men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Niagara Falls
Ont
William Dodson
Canadian Express Company
Grand Trunk
Bridge Street
Farman Sets Long Flight Record in Chalans-Sur-Marne
English aviator Henry Farman flew 160 miles in four hours 17 minutes 53 seconds at Chalons sur Marne, establishing the highest distance mark yet set in the Michaelin distance trophy competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farman
Chalans-Sur-Marne
Henry Farman
Michaelin
Cotton Prices Slide After Massive Market Selloff
In New York the cotton market collapsed as heavy selling pushed January contracts down 43 points to about 14.63 dollars per bale, signaling a sharp drop in prices and a tense trading session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
N. Y
Odd Household Visit By A Spinning Intruder
A Boston item describes a young girl dining on milk and cookies who spots a spider on the ottoman. Startled, she leaps up and leaves the room, while the spider remains on the hassock in the apartment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muffet
Doan's Kidney Pills Proved Cure for Mrs Wolf
Mrs Elizabeth Wolf of Tipton Missouri says inflammation of the bladder caused severe back pain scanty secretions and fatigue. After using Doans Kidney Pills she was cured and has remained well. Doans sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wolf
W. Morgan St
Tipton
Doan
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Not So Bad
Nervous lady asks the professor about experiments and a supposed deadly fall from an aeroplane. The aviator insists the fall was exaggerated noting a figure around two thousand five hundred feet.
Resinol Cures Skin Ailments and Wounds Says Castle
D M Castle of Philadelphia reports daily use of Resinol ointment for skin ills and accidents. He states his family always keeps a jar and sees prompt cures, recommending it to friends for effective relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Castle
Philadelphia
Prison fashion quip sparks debate on reform
A cartoonish debate plays with reform ideas as one speaker jokes about abolishing stripes and uniforms while noting convicts already receive watches and chains in prison. The exchange hints at evolving attitudes toward inmate attire and privileges.
Cars That Last Post Economic Change In Industry Story
Asa Paine of the American Automobile Association cites advances in durability in the industry. He notes early cars became obsolete quickly and gives a Detroit tale of an antiq uated 1895 vehicle price drops and a buyer’s dwindling interest, ending with a pair of old cars left unsold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Paine
American Automobile Association
St. Augustine
Detroit
After Convalescence
Geraldine laments the lapse in visits while Gerald reveals this is the first time she can move about since asking her father for his hand. The exchange hints at lingering tension and evolving courtship after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine
Father
Gerald
Why He Won Abou Ben Adhem Fails to Lie on Vacation
Abou Ben Adhem proclaims he never lied about enjoying his vacation. The fragment hints at a claim or contest but offers no clear event or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abou Ben Adhem
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