Coler Predicts Dems Sweep New York Electoral Vote
Bird Coler, versed in New York politics, predicts Bryan and Kern will win New York's electoral vote. In a newspaper interview he praised Mack's national committee chairmanship, pledged eastern Democrats will help secure victory, and urged active campaigning to boost the Democratic ticket in the Empire State. The interview coincides with enthusiasm for the party's slate.
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Bird
Coler
New York
Bryan
Kern
New York State
Mack
Chicago
Empire State
Commoner
His Kisses a Cure. Philadelphia Record Item
A belief that a kiss from a colored man can cure or prevent whooping cough leads to Charles Miller, a 65 year old Black man, kissing white babies who visit him amid the illness. He says he loves the children and charges nothing, claiming the practice harms nothing. The telltale note includes unrelated ads about Kodol and ink stain remedies.
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Charles Miller
Miller
Darky
Kidney and Bladder Pills Promoted by C. W. Bee
An ad copy touts a tonic labeled Kidney and Bladder Pills offered by C. W. Bee. The promotion emphasizes health benefits and urges purchases through the advertised supplier, reflecting common early 20th century patent medicine language.
Money for State Militia Missouri Gets 70671 38
The federal government allocates 2,000,000 for organized militia for 1909 with Missouri receiving 70,671.38. Of this, 53,003.54 goes to arms equipment and camp needs and 17,667.84 to promote rifle practice. The balance may be directed to other purposes by state governors. Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas totals are listed.
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Washington
Missouri
E M. Weaver
Militia Division
War Department
Congress
Weaver
Illinois
Indiana
Koangas
Oklahoma
Texas
Arkanena
Cleveland and the Monroe Doctrine in McKelway's portrait
An analysis in the American Review of Reviews cites Grover Cleveland as shaping the Monroe doctrine into a living fact. It argues Cleveland forced arbitration with Great Britain over Venezuela, establishing the United States as a dominant, unofficial third party in hemispheric affairs and advancing Pan American ties.
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Grover Cleveland
St. Clair McKelway
American Review of Reviews
Cleveland
Great Britain
Venezuela
United States
Mrs. Chas. E. Smith Endorses King’s New Life Pills
In West Franklin Maine Mrs. Chas. E. Smith touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a reliable family laxative. She notes they work without fuss and are sold at Frank T. Clay’s drug store with ease of purchase.
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Chas. E. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Peach Shortcake Recipe From Pittsburg Dispatch
A peach shortcake method explains making a dough from flour lard or butter baking powder salt sugar and milk. Bake a jelly cake form then split and butter hot layers. Layer with ripe peaches sugared, top with powdered sugar and serve with cream.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Batlike Monster Attacks Woman in Brooklyn Home
Mrs James Chad wick at 266 Willoughby Avenue Brooklyn faced a giant bat that battered her room smashing a wall, three plaques and a mantel piece before her husband, Pacific Street Salvage Corps member, killed the creature after a two hour contest with a broom. The eight foot winged bat measured sixteen inches and had three sharp fang-like teeth, prompting experts to determine its family.
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New York
James Chadwick
Willoughby Avenue
Brooklyn
Chadwick
Knoki
Wade
Salvage Corps
Pacific Street
James W Van Cleave Backs Republican Pledge
James W Van Cleave of St Louis, head of the Manufacturers Association, declares support for the Republican ticket. In a four page circular he vows to bury Bryan and Bryantsm with a decisive vote, promising rest for himself and the country if the plan succeeds.
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James W van Cleave
St Louis
James W. van Cleave
VanCleave
Manufacturer's Association
Bryan
Cowherd’s Nomination Won’t Alter Senatorial Race Says Stone
Senator Stone arrived in Baltimore and told a Post reporter he does not attach significance to Cowherd’s nomination. He denied any linkage between Cowherd’s fortunes and his own, noting many friends supported rivals and that he kept hands out of the contest. He praised his ticket and urged Democrats to unite and fight to win.
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Stone
Baltimore
Cowherd
Three Dead in Kentucky Feud Sparks Bloodshed
In Harlan county Layman along the Cumberland River a long running feud between the Taylors and Blantons erupted during a school trustees election. Three men died James Blanton Pearl Blanton Stockely Osborne and six others were seriously wounded including Lee Russell Taylor Monroe John Taylor Sherman Blanton Richard Blanton and Mrs Laura Blanton. The clash occurred at W F Howards general store as ballots were counted and certificates awarded amid loaded firearms and rising tensions.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Snd Marcums
Breaths County
Perry Country
Layman
Cumberland River
Harlan County
James Blanton
Pearl Blanton
Stockely Osborne
Lee Russell
Taylor Monroe
John Taylor
Sherman Blanton
Richard Blanton
Laura Blanton
Taylors
Blantons
Blanton
Alephades
W. F. Howard
Ilantats
Bell
Food tip from Priya Beara series on celery seed use
The Kiswi Ve Ma Sieries suggests using celery seed instead of celery in soups and salads. This change is said to noticeably affect flavor and preference.
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Imeem Elmmell
Priya Beara
The
Kiswi Ve
Ginseng Robbery Sparks Arrests Near Akron
In Cleveland and Ira station near Akron police say a gang tied to Chinese organized thefts has stolen more than $50,000 worth of ginseng nationwide in six months. Edward Howe of the trafiloseng company lost over $2,000. authorities obtained a search warrant and recovered ten pounds of ginseng valued at 2650 per pound from four Chinese grocers.
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Cleveland
Augie
Pliner
Ira Station
Akron
Sao Francisco
Edward Howe
Draner
Trafiloseng Company
Corrected Time Table South Bound
The corrected timetables list multiple southbound routes including Joplin, Nevada, Kansas City, and further destinations. Details include freight, mixed, and passenger trains with varying times such as 6:08 am and 12:88 pm, with agent C. Vayveuroomr noted and the Home Seekers Excursion offering trips to many states and countries.
Summer Tourist Rates Across Western Hubs 1908
Travel rates listings show routes from Pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver to San Francisco and Salt Lake City with connections through Oregon and Utah. The Muder line and various city pairs appear with quoted prices and funnel points, reflecting early 20th century rail pricing.
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Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Denver
Colo
San Francisco
San Migeles
San Mego
Oden
Salt Lake
Mexico
Portland
Ore
Trinidad
California
Oregon
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