Ballot battle leaves Republicans in control of Congress
Election returns from forty two states show Republicans maintain control of the national congress. Governors races largely split the party line with Republicans winning in Pennsylvania New Hampshire and Michigan while Democrats gain slightly in New York and other areas. State legislatures favor Republicans with strong shows in Wisconsin Massachusetts and Minnesota and a large projected margin for Fairbanks in Indiana amid ongoing campaign analysis.
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Washington
National Congress
House
Stitca
Legislajaries
United States
New York
B. B. Odell
Platt
Pennsylvania
Samuel W. Pennypacker
New Hampshire
Nahem
Batchelder
Kansas
Idaho
Utah
Ohio
Indiana
Lilpots
Ilinois
Mason
Connecticut
General Assembly
Maryland
Virginia
Michigan
Bliss
War Alger
United States Senate
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
L. E. Garvin
Minnesota
van Sant
Lafollette
Wisconsin
Indiana Votes Narrowly Preserve GOP House Majority
Indiana went Republican yesterday by about 25 000 to 40 000 in the statewide results. The congressional delegation remained nine Republicans and four Democrats.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Odell Wins New York Governor Race With Narrow Lead
Returns show Benjamin Odell reelected governor of New York by 6 000 to 9 000 as Coler trails. Coler’s Greater New York plurality tops 115 000, not enough to overcome upstate Republican majorities. Congressional split expected 22 Republicans 12 Democrats. Judge Gray ahead in court of appeals race. Democrats win some state house seats but Senate seat remains with Platt.
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New York
Kings County
Bird v. Coler
Benjamin B. Odell
New York State
Coler
Greater
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Odell
Stanchfield
Judge Gray
the Court of Appeals
United States Senate
Thomas Platt
Arkansas Returns Describe Democratic Victory Across State
In Arkansas less than 60 percent of normal voters cast ballots for congressmen. All seven Democratic nominees won by majorities from 3000 to 8000, with Republicans competing in six districts. Voter absence linked to rain and Democratic confidence, aided by suppression of black turnout in some areas.
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Arkansas
Tennessee Democrats sweep governor ticket and legislature
The Democratic state ticket led by James B. Frazier for governor won by about 50,000 votes amid light turnout, especially among Republicans. The Democratic sweep includes both chambers of the state legislature.
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James B. Frazier
Republicans Carry Washington With Large Legislative Majority
Republicans have carried Washington by a significant margin that may reach twelve thousand votes. Early returns indicate a strong GOP majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives.
New Jersey Democrats Gain but Fall Short of Control
In New Jersey Democrats advance in elections yet miss securing a majority and control of the state government. The result leaves a continued party balance with Republicans retaining key power.
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New Jersey
Kidney trouble and Swamp Root remedy in newspaper ad
Overwork weakens kidneys and affects blood quality. Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touted as the great kidney remedy with claims of cures and a free sample by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co. Binghamton NY, press ad target readers of the paper.
Rocky Mountain Tea and the Blushing Wife
A garbled historical snippet mentions Rocky Mountain Tea Leroy Allen and a “blushing wife” praise, portraying a fantastical, period voice with fragmentary phrases about a wondrous and saintly angelic wife figure.
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Tiie
Earth
Rocky Mountain Tea
Leroy Allen
Father credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with daughter's recovery
A Tennessee father reports his daughter suffered from constipation for years and was bedbound. After using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a fifty cent bottle, she can walk a mile and earlier 3.5 miles in a day, despite two doctors saying she would not improve. A guarantee backs the fifty cent and one dollar bottles sold by Lee Allen.
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Dr. Caldwell
J. H. M. Crocker
Nixon, Tenn
Skin Eruptions Vanish With Bavklen Arnica Salve
A Victorian testimonial page touts Bavklen Arnica Salve for eczema and salt rheum, claiming facial whitening and healing of sore lips, chapped hands, chilblains, and piles. It cites DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for decades of misery and warns against counterfeits, with Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents.
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Bavklen
Lee Allen‘s
DeWitt
J. Haney
Geneva
Niles
J.P. Buckner
Is Your Life Worth 25 Cents
An advertisement urges consumptives to try Gooch's Mexican Syrup claiming it cures consumption by restoring nourishment and curing coughs night sweats and chest soreness. It promises quick relief for colds and whooping cough and markets bottles at a price of 25 cents.
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Gooch
Foley's Honey Cough Remedy Promises Pneumonia Prevention
An old ad touts Foley's Honey Cough Remedy as a cure and preventive for coughs colds and pneumonia. It urges readers to avoid substitutes and purchase from Geo. Cook.
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W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Foley
Geo. Cook
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Reed Estate
In the Fountain Circuit Court Geroher Term Mary O Rhodes Administratrix of Anna Reed deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers. The examination date is November 19 1902 at the Court to allow heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the account and voucher should not be approved and to prove heirship.
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Anna Reed
Fountain Circuit
Geroher
Mary O Rhodes
Covington
Troy Township
Fountain County
Indiana
Washington Street
Third
Fourth
Anid
William Shuler
Troy
Iodiapa
Albert B. Franklin
Third Street
Liberty
Union
Covingsn
Cea City
Thira Street
Notice of attachment in Indiana court case against Wil- Jinin Y. Jackman
Non-resident defendant Wil Jinin Y. Jackman is notified to appear in person at the judge’s office by December 1 at 11 AM to answer a complaint. If he fails to appear, the case will proceed in his absence. George W. Martin, JP, dated October 1.
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Willian Yoockman
Plainr
Sade
Anode
siMewsottet
Inetiana
Wil- Jinin Y. Jackman
Ansver
George W. Martin, JP
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Smith & Randolph
Cheney & Cooper
Covington,. Ind
Albert F. Rodgers
Public Library
W. Maints
Danville
Ill
Danville Steam Dye Works
E, Mueller
Ciofa
Walnut Street
Layton & Bilsland
BIG Watch
Fourth Street
Congress
Fairbanks
Charles W. Fairbanks
Democratic
Republican State Central Committees
Republican Legislative
Goodrich
Republican Committee
Marion County
Overstreet
Slere
Ciener
Sher
Treasu Seery Reilly
Steele
Frederick Landis
Joseph B. Kealing
Feidibanks
Hoosier State
Tennessee
Wong
America
Rocky Mountain
Mary C. Rhodes
Tate
Trefiaraa
Waogaty
Geone
Milletin
Tray Town
Winn Wow
L. P. Little
Notary Public
L. P. Little & Co
Cor
Covington, Indiana
Frank Minick
Crys
Veedersburg
Ind
R. D
J. P. Price
Post Office
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