Official County Returns 1906 Prohibition and Socialist Tallies
NotrE The footings and majorities are correct but precinct vote totals for Prohibition are incomplete John L Doan 93 votes John LaBaw 99 votes other Prohi candidates below these. On Socialist ticket C W Sharp 34 votes most from this ticket. Vote will be re tabulated in next issue.
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Notre
Prohibition
John L. Doan
Congress
John LaBaw
Ss. Er
C. W. Sharp
Lord ES Hor Aim Wat aDen
Local notices parade names and shopping lines
Burton advertises overcoats while local names drop by Monday. Fred Randolph and George W. Peck are noted visitors from the farm and Attica. J Loeb’s Store hawks ladies cloaks and overcoats. Merryman Bros sells lard and fresh oysters. The Leader promotes underwear and blankets. Voters react to Tuesday’s vote while Coleman Reeves & Coleman offer cotton comforts. Richland Township farmers Archer brothers visit town. New plaids at The Leader.
Fur Overcoats and Shoes Featured at Local Stores
Burtons and J Loebs advertise fur overcoats for men and shoes that keep feet dry and warm. Ads invite shoppers to try Dorothy Dodd and other reliable makes. Visitors include Mrs Adda Clifton teaching at Cayuga and various residents visiting family in the area.
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Dorothy Dodd
Couple’s Lafayette Trip by Auto Then Train
Lou Dunlap and his wife traveled to Lafayette with friends on Sunday afternoon by car and returned home by train on Monday evening.
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Lou Dunlap
Lafayette
New Cloaks and Fashion Notes Amid Local News
The Leader announces a new cloak stock and urges readers to visit for savings. Burgeoning retail chatter follows elections and October weddings, while Burton and Mrs T A Clifton face illness. The piece notes Wingate fire at Beedle residence, Josie Hugle's return from Danville, and local canvassing progress with inspectors delayed in Van Buren.
Farm Loans Offer By L P Little Covington
See L P Little for farm loan savings. office on south side square Covington Indiana.
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L. P. Little
South Side
Suare
Covington
Ind
John Shelby Arrives From Salt Lake City After Mother's Death
John Shelby and son from Salt Lake City arrived here last week due to his mother’s illness and death. The report notes Shelby’s travel was prompted by family bereavement and the need to attend the grieving process.
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John Shelby
Salt Lake City
Utah
Mr. Shelby
Indiana polis physician in poor health
Dr. J. D. Orahood of Indiana polis is in poor health. His many friends in this county where he lived, a useful citizen, many years hope for his speedy recovery. Our stock of cloaks and furs are now at their best, let us show you what we have.
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J. D. Orahood
Indianapolis
Miss Lena Prather Returns Home From Sanitarium
Lena Prather was brought home from the sanitarium in Indianapolis this week. Her friends express hope for a rapid and complete recovery.
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Lena Prather
Indianapolis
Ruie Dunlap Plans Winter in Indiana with Sister
Ruie Dunlap travels to Indiana on Monday to stay with her sister Mrs. D. V. Clem for the winter. She will receive vocal and instrumental training during her stay.
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Ruie Dunlap
Indianapolis
D. V. Clem
Ruie
Candidates Remembered in Quiet Backdrop
Familiar campaign faces that had graced top corners and front pages will vanish from the scene for now. Several of the originals are reported on an extended trip up Salt Creek, reducing visible coverage.
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Salt Creek
Notable Season Offers Bold Styles in Overcoats and Suits
The article highlights an unprecedented variety of styles and colors in overcoats and suits this season, urging readers to explore the expanded fashion options and new fabrics offered by retailers.
Postmaster George F Sines of Yeddo Visits
George F Sines, the Yeddo postmaster, was among the pleasant callers on Saturday. He is described as an excellent gentleman and a staunch Republican.
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George F’. Sines
Yeddo
Mr. Sines
East Main Saloon Closes Over License Dispute
The Danville Democrat reports Stacy Miller closed his East Main street saloon after failing to obtain a license from Mayor Lewman. Mrs J F Millis arrived for a winter visit with sister Mrs John B Marta while Mr Millis attends college. Also a note urging Wafers P W wafers with no substitutes.
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Lewman
Stacy Miller
East Main Street
J. F. Millis
John B. Marta
Millis
Fountain County Teachers Association Meeting Slated
The next event of special interest is the Fountain County Teachers Association meeting to be held during Thanksgiving week.
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Fountain County
Teachers’ Association
Prospective voter Virgil Frazier reports good prospects
Virgil Frazier of Cain visited Monday to collect election supplies for his precinct. He comes from a prosperous county area and noted favorable outlooks for turnout.
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Virgil Frazier
Cain
Strayed Pointer Dog Color Brown and White Wanted
Strayed or stolen English pointer dog half grown marked brown and white. Information sought by John L. Peters.
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John L. Peters
Price warns farmers to hold corn due to soft unmarketable crop
James P. Price reports widespread soft and short corn across the area. He estimates about one twentieth of the crop will be unmarketable and advises farmers to hold their corn rather than sell now.
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James P. Price
Starkey Seeks Help for Injured Stepson Cates
Joe Starkey of Fulton township accompanied by plans to take Jesse Cates to Indianapolis for care after a coal mine blast injury. Cates, Starkey’s stepson, remains gravely hurt with uncertain recovery despite some improvement.
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Joe Starkey
Fulton Township
Indianapolis
Jesse Cates
Young Cates
Starkey
Death of Danville merchant's father after burns
Philip McCusker died Sunday from burns incurred the previous morning. His remains were moved to Attica for Catholic services and burial. The note recalls that Mrs Ed McCusker died two years ago while cleaning garments with gasoline.
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Philip McCusker
Ed. McCusker
Danville
Burns
Attica
Congress and Legislature to Elect U.S. Senator
A report notes a joint session of Congress and the state legislature that will elect the next United States senator. The event highlights political alignment and procedural steps in the selection process.
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Congress
United States
Texans See Democratic Sweep in State Elections
Austin readers learn the total vote did not exceed 400000 with about 135000 for Republicans and allied groups while Democrats captured the rest. The Democratic state ticket faced only nominal opposition and a Democratic majority in the next legislature is nearly assured with slim odds for Republicans to gain a single lower house seat. All Democratic congressmen won by strong majorities.
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Austin
Tex
Socialist Labor
Prohibition Party
Gillett Likely Governor in California Victory
In San Francisco on November 7 Gillett Republican appears set to win California governor race by about 10000 majority with Bell and Union Labor second and Langdon Independence League third. Eight California Republican congressmen expected reelected and legislature likely Republican. No U S senator to be elected this year. Campaign mood calm despite bitter developments.
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San Francisco
Gillett
Bell
Union Labor
Langdon
Independence League
California
Missouri returns spark partisan battle over governor vote
St. Louis reports Secretary McCoy of the Republican state committee expressing confidence Missouri went Republican by a small margin while Democratic chairman Evans asserts a Democratic lead of at least 18 000 with only part of the counties in and potential full returns suggesting a 25 000 to 40 000 Democratic majority.
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Mill Creek
Jus Fulton
Cain
van Buoren
Richland
Logan
Davis
St. Louis
McCoy
Republican State Committee
Missouri
Evans
Democratic State Committee
Mississippi election yields light turnout in Jackson
Jackson Mississippi reports a quiet election with Democratic candidates winning unopposed across districts. Constitutional amendments appear to pass by a small margin, permitting taxation on church property.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Cummins Narrowly Leads Iowa Governor Race Amid Independent Votes
Des Moines reports an unusual surge of independent voting slowing the tally. Returns indicate Cummins defeating Porter the Democrat, though Republican pluralities will shrink as bolting Republicans scratch Cummins ballots.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Cummins
Porter
Dem
Edwards Wins Georgia First District Election by Narrow Margin
In Georgia the sole election contest in Atlanta on November 7 saw Democrat Edwards victorious in the First congressional district by about 4000 votes. The three candidates for judges of the newly created court of appeals were unanimously elected.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Edwards
Court of Appeals
Sheldon Narrowly Wins Nebraska Governorship
Lincoln, Neb November 7 Sheldon Republican candidate for governor wins by a small plurality slightly above the 9,000 margin of Mickey two years ago. The Republican ticket appears headed for victory across the state.
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Lincoln
Neb
Republicans win Delaware Congress seat and control legislature
Wilmington Delaware November 7 Republicans carry Delaware with Burton defeating Marvel for Congress. Republicans will also control the Delaware legislature which will elect a successor to Senator Allee.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Burton
Congress
Marvel
Dem
United States
Allee
Louisiana Report Notes Sparse Center State Vote
In New Orleans on November 7 only one party remained active in the center of the state as elections began.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Dyson Stands Alone Against Democratic Nominees
Republican candidate Dyson of Co. GC defies the Democratic congressional nominees, delivering the only opposition showing.
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Co. GC
Dyson
Bartlett Leads Smith in Nevada Congressional Race
In Reno on November 7 Bartlett Democrat Silver leads Smith by a safe majority as state results indicate a complete victory for Democratic Silver party candidates.
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Reno
Bartlett
Dem
Silver
Congress
Smith
Dem.Silver Party
Wisconsin Republicans sweep state ticket under Davidson
Milwaukee voters backed Governor Jas. O. Davidson and the Republican slate by a margin of at least 40,000 over Democrat John A. Aylward and his running mates.
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Milwaukee
Jas. O. Davidson
John A. Aylward
Fisk Wins State Supreme Court Seat in North Dakota Vote
North Dakota election results show Fisk elected judge of the state supreme court over Knauf. Governor Sarles and the Republican ticket are carried by the voters, securing a Republican slate.
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Fargo
N. D
Republicans Likely Win Incomplete South Dakota Returns
Sioux Falls reports incomplete returns show Republicans elected the congressmen and state ticket by no less than 36000 votes, indicating a strong GOP victory in the Sioux Falls area and across the state.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Connecticut Governor Race Still Too Close to Call
New Haven sends word that Woodruff the Republican nominee leads Thayer the Democrat by about 20 000 votes in Connecticut where returns from the November 7 election show a broad margin for Woodruff but final counts are not yet complete.
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New Haven
Conn
Woodruff
Thayer
Tenny Predicts Copper State Victory With 500 Vote Lead
Tucson reports H B Tenny, chairman of the territorial Republican committee, predicting Cooper will carry by about 500. Voter turnout is unusually heavy and statehood support in Arizona is expected to stay under 28 percent. Democratic chairman Dillon estimates Smith’s lead at about 2,000.
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Can Committee
Cooper
Statehood
Arizona
Dillon
Democratic Territorial Central Committee
Smith
Democratic sweep in Alabama statewide ticket and congress
In Montgomery on November 7 the entire Democratic state ticket and the congressional nominees won by an overwhelming margin. The vote was light across the state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Congress
Election Night Revel In New York As Votes Pour In
New York on November 7 witnessed a vibrant election night with vast crowds along Times Square Herald Square Madison Square and Park Row. Bulb screens flashed bulletins as partisans cheered Hearst and Hughes, police kept Broadway clear and the night ended with convivial displays of triumph.
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New York
Park Row
Brooklyn Bridge
News Paper
Times Square
Forty Second Street
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Herald Square
Madison Square
Gilsey House
Twenty-ninth Street
Independence League
W. R. Hearst
Democratic
President Roosevelt Watches Election Returns In Office
President Roosevelt eagerly awaits election returns arriving by telegraph as he dines with his family after returning from Oyster Bay. He hurries to his executive offices to monitor the ongoing results.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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