Politician Biographies and Campaign Spotlight Across Parties
A collage of political figures including Senator Culberson renowned for legal mastery and early Supreme Court appearances, William Hayward Nebraska party leader, Delaware judge Wesley Hayward, Congressman Pennewill and Jones, with anecdotes on campaigns, court cases, and party leadership, reflecting press coverage of early 20th century American politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Supreme Court
Addicks
Sussex ‘County
State Senate
Delaware
Pennewill
Greenwood
Foley Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Cure All Kidney Diseases
An old advertisement promotes Foley s Kidney Remedy promising cure for kidney and bladder diseases and health benefits. It touts prevention of Brights disease and diabetes with timely use and mentions Beaman Drug Store and a special offer for yearly papers at a low rate.
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Foley
Bright
Beaman
Ticket on boarding train shows rule across several states
Traveling men and train crews oppose a Western Passenger association rule requiring all passengers to display tickets before boarding any Iowa road trains starting October 15. The rule, covering Iowa and eight other states, aims to prevent wrong trains and cash fare issues but could slow boarding and complicate handling for passengers with luggage or infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Passenger Association
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minnesota
Arkansas
Attained His Ambition Senator Stephenson Career
Wisconsin primary results show Isaac Stephenson defeating S A Cook to win renomination and secure a life-long goal of serving in the Senate. The Minnesotan era of La Follette influence splits party lines while Lenroot defeats Jenkins for the House nomination. Stephenson, once a La Follette ally, becomes eighth decade statesman with vast timber wealth and humble beginnings.
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Wisconsin
la Follette
John J. Jenkins
Eleventh
Irvine L. Lenroot
State Assembly
United States
Isaac Stephenson
S. A. Cook
Stephenson
la. Follette
Senate
John C. Spooner
la ‘Follette
Webster
Clay
Calhoun
Sumner
Samuel
House of Representatives
Representatives
Isaac
Ishpeming
Congress
Ike
Constitution Island A Key Hudson Landmark and Historic Fort
The island near West Point, long known as Martelaire's Rock, holds 280 acres with bold precipices and a grassy meadow. It bears Revolutionary era fortifications started in 1775 under Bernard Romans and Kosciuszko, housing a chain to block the river and stories of connections to Franklin Washington and Benedict Arnold. In 1860 it passed to Miss Anna Barnett Warner and sister Susan Warner.
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Constitution, Island
Russell Sage
West Point
The
Hudson
Martelaire
Martier
Constitution Island
Continental Congress
Bernard Romans
Kosciusko
Istand
Albany
People Penskill
Montgomery
Clinton
Orange
Putnam
Franklin
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Washington
Lafayette
Benedict Arnold
Anna Barnett
Warner
Susan Warner
Elizabeth Wetherell
Farmer Demands Flying Machine Clause in Insurance Policy
Jacob Weiner, a Nepaug farmer, went to Winsted seeking fire insurance with a flying machine clause. He argued aeronautics pose as much risk as lightning and wanted a five year policy, but Insurance Agent Justice James Smith warned no companies cover flying machines yet and Weiner settled for a one year policy.
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Jacob Weiner
Nepaug
Conn
Winsted
Orville Wright
James Smith
Japan Finds Cats Immune to Bubonic Plague Says Marine Doctors
Marine hospital scientists and health officials report cats immune to bubonic plague and advocate eradicating rats and chipmunks to stop transmission. A strong bull market in the cat trade follows the claim as authorities urge responsible pet care and disease control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Hospital
Washington
Pacific Coast
Thomases
Potato Bearing: Apple Tree Mystery
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a potato bearing plant akin to an apple tree with unusual seeds and eye features. The text references Wilson's potatoes and mentions ordinary potatoes contrasted with an atypical spud.
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Wilson
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West Side Square
Chariton, IA
Pioneer Hardware
Lucas County
Gc.a
Culberson
Democratic ‘Advisory Campaign
David. B. “Culberson
Charles A. Cul
Texas
Berson
South
Ayet
Supreme’ Court
Supreme Bench
Ernie
Reagan
Don
Taft
William
Hayward
EL Yer Dé Becreigly
Republican . National ‘Committee
Republican State Central ‘Committee
National Committee
University
Iook
Vegeta
Himns
Bourke
Cochran
Ireland
Michael
Dow
Wesley J. Jones
House,of Representatives
Bethany
Ill
Southern
Enfield
North Yakima
Jones
Wesley L. Jones
Hopper
Levi Ankeny
United States Senate
John Lockwood Wilson
Ankeny
Ion
Addison
G. . Foster
James Nesmith
Oregon
Abraham
Lincoln
Pelle
Eka
Henry
Belgium
Seattle, Post-Intelligencer
Sage
Patriot
Japan
Prague
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