Treasure Found: Nebraskan Unearths Hidden Gold
Joe Prentice of Hebron Nebraska, formerly of Bethany Kansas, uncovered a rusty can while grading near his home containing 2196.50 in gold and silver. The tale of immigrant treasure tied to an Indian attack near Hebron led back to Fort Kearny and a missing fortune once buried by a wounded traveler.
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Sabetha
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John M. Tivans
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Frictions Grow Between Russia and Japan in Manchuria
Reports from Vladivostok describe constant friction as Japanese push northward into Manchuria. They allegedly fortify Saghalin island, violating the Portsmouth treaty, threatening the fortress if hostilities resume.
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Manchuria
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Portsmouth
Wage Increases Reported by Rail and Industrial Firms
News notes a general rise in wages by major railways and industries across the country as reported in current circles. Also mentioned is preparations for another Polar Dash by Captain Robert H. Peary, with wife expressing confidence in his continued efforts to reach the pole. Portland, Me, referenced in a brief line.
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Hinve
Complexion of Congress in Election Returns Across States
The elections across forty two states show few surprises with Democrats holding in the South and Republicans gaining in the North and West. Hughes loses New York despite Roosevelt backing him. statewide and district results shift control toward Republicans in the House and Senate, with Cannon likely to be Speaker.
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New York Governor Race Sees Tinghes Beat Hearst in Landmark Campaign
Charles Evans Tinghes defeats Wil lim Randolph Hearst for New York governor in a remarkable campaign. Hughes’ plurality around 40,000 with Bronx edge and large inroads in labor areas. Albany remains Republican. Tammany judges elected. Assembly and Senate likely Republican. Iowa gubernatorial race appears in doubt though Republicans poised to gain seats and Senate reelect Dolliver. Cummins’ standpatters threaten bolt as Australian ballot change cited, barring cross marks.
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Willim Randolph Hearst
Empire State
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McCarren
Higgins
Odell
Albany
Hearst
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Cumming
Indiana Republicans suffer set back in state landslide defeat
Indiana voters shift from the 1900s wave, reducing Republican majorities. Roosevelt era margins fade as Democrats gain in the Eleventh and Eighth districts. Wabash and Miami counties flip Democratic in Landis’s district. Republicans win Legislature on joint ballot but with smaller majorities. temperance laws dominated contests.
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Roosevelt
Landis
George W. Gromer
Wabash County
Kleventh
Miami
Michigan G.O.P. Holds Power Amid Voter Shift
Gov. Freid M. Warner GOP victory in Michigan with about 75 percent of prior cast, an estimated 90 thousand vote majority. State ticket largely Republican. possible minor gains for Democrats in Legislature. Michigan to send solid Republican delegation to Congress. Legislature to select a Senator to succeed Diggell A. Alger.
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Gota
Freid M. Warner
Warner
Congress
Diggell A. Alger
Wisconsin Governor Davidson Leads Republican Ticket
Governor Davidson and the Republican State ticket were elected in Wisconsin on a light vote. The governor's plurality exceeds 60,000 with the rest of the ticket close behind. Returns show a two thirds turnout, and legislative districts indicate the Republicans will retain a similar overwhelming majority in both houses as in the past six years.
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Wisconsin
Davidson
South Dakota Republicans win by large plurality
In South Dakota the Republicans carried the state by about 25 000 to 35 000 votes, a drop of 15 000 to 20 000 from two years ago. Philos Mall and William W Parker, Republicans, were elected Congressmen at large. The party will hold at least eighty five of the 138 seats in the legislature.
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South Dakota
Philos Mall
Wiliam W. Parker
Log‘Ushiture
Democrats regain Missouri with large anticipated majority
Returns indicate Democrats have regained Missouri and are set for a sizable majority, likely near 80,000. They created twelve of the sixteen Congressmen, recouping seven districts lost two years ago, while St. Louis has gone Republican by a thin margin.
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Tanilaside
St. Dania
Minnesota Ends Election With Johnson Victory Over Railsplitter
In Minnesota John A. Johnson, Democrat, wins re election for governor by about 25 000 to 30 000 plurality while A TL Cole Republican trails. Legislature results show Republican majorities reduced though still sizable.
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John A. Johnson
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Hs Tieler
Wite
Maine election yields Cobb win and GOP legislature
Maine results show Governor William T. Cobb carrying the state by about eight thousand votes, a shift from 1904. Republicans win the legislature and retain most state officers, with Congress member Charles Letfield re elected amid labor-organization activity led by Samuel Gompers.
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William T. Cobb
Legislitere
Gongressman Chas
Alabama Returns Mix Across State and Federal Seats
Returns from Alabama show a sweeping Democratic lead statewide for officeholders, with Congress regarded as strong for the party and a plurality near forty nine thousand. Voter turnout appears light as results come in.
Nebraska governor election hints favor Sheldon in early returns
Early Nebraska results show Sheldon likely winner of the Governor race and Republicans possibly sweeping the ticket. Douglas county Omaha area favors Democrats by 2200 but Roosevelt support suggests Sheldon wins by about 215 with small precincts yet to report. Legislature expected Republican and Millard successor likely. Some Populists opposed Shalienbarger but fusion ticket balance remains uncertain.
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Nebraska
Sheldon
Douglas County
Omaha
Millard
Connecticut Returns Republican Sweep in Statewide Races
In Connecticut the Republicans captured the entire State ticket and most congressional seats, with five Congressmen and substantial gains in the Senate and House. Mayor Charles I Thayer of Norwich, a Democrat and municipal ownership advocate, was defeated by Woodruff by about 21,000.
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Senate
House
General Assembly
Connectcut
Charles I
Thayer
Norwich
Woodrul
Wyoming Republicans win big as Gov Brook leads ticket
Wyoming voters backed the Republican ticket headed by Gov. Brook by majorities not less than 2,000. Republicans won seats in Congress and the Legislature, with the possibility of electing four United States Senators. Oregon re elected Democrat George B Chamberlain as governor in the June 4 election.
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Chtire
Brook
Cotgreas
Andich
United States
Oregon
George B. Chamberlain
Illinois and Ohio Election Returns Highlight Republican Gains
Early returns show Illinois Republicans winning a statewide plurality led by John Smulski with around 120000 and Francis Blair ahead for superintendent. Nationally in Ohio, Carmi A. Thompson is likely Secretary of State as Republicans sweep state offices while Dems regain some urban districts. Prohibition votes were large and Mrs Caroline Grote's strong bid for State Superintendent surprised managers.
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John ¥. Smulski
Cook County
Smulski
Francis G. Blair
Gov
Deneen
Roosevelt
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Ben S. Caldwell
Zeno Rives
Litchfield
Rives
Foster
Dickson
Chicago
Hlinda
Shelby M. Cullom
United States Senate
Caroline Grote
Grote
Minois
Republicans secure sweeping victory in Pennsylvania
The Republicans won a sweeping victory in Pennsylvania. Edwin B. Stuart, Republican, elected governor by about 60 000 votes over Lewis Emery Jr. Democrat and Lincoln party candidate. Philadelphia also favored the Republicans, and the next Legislature is expected to be largely Republican, while Democrats likely gained four or five Congressmen in the state.
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Edwin
Stuart
Lewis Emery, Jr
Philadelphia
Colorado University Chancellor Elected Colorado Governor
Chancellor H A Buchtel of Denver University was elected Governor of Colorado. His plurality is estimated at about 4000. The ticket overall favored Republicans with possible exception of Supreme Court Justice William H Gahbert, and the Legislature appears Republican.
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H. A. Buchtel
Denver University
Supreme Court
William H Gahbert
Vermont Republicans win by wide margin in Sept state election
In Vermont’s September 4 state election the Republican ticket led by Wetcher D. Proctor won decisively. The ticket’s majority reached about 15,000, a typical off year Republican figure for the state.
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Wetcher D. Proctor
Shuntour Redfield Proctor
Curtis Guild Jr Wins Governor Seat in Massachusetts
Curtis Guild Jr and the Republican ticket are reelected in Massachusetts. Guild defeats Democrat John B. Moran with a margin of 32,041 as Democrats Prohibitionists and Independence League join the loss. Texas statewide results favor the Democratic slate by at least 250,000.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
Guild
John B. ‘Moran
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Prohibitionists
Independence League
Texas
Dyspepsia in Women Promoted by Pinkham Remedy
An 1890s newspaper excerpt touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for a female specific dyspepsia. It cites Mrs Maggie Wright of Brooklyn who recovered after two years of indigestion and nervous weakness, claiming the remedy restored her health in five weeks. The ad mixes medical claims, testimonials, and brief fiction excerpts.
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Maggie Wright
Brooklyn
Lydia IE
Lydia EB
Pinkhare
Waa
Sid Hongie
Lydia E. Pinkhai
Marion Harland
America
Cammon
Ian Allcock
Banquet Remarks Applauded Amid Gentle Exchange
Percy and Migs discuss a newspaper remark about their banquet speech being punctuated with applause. They joke that the line implies the crowd wanted to end their remarks with a period, highlighting a light quarrel over wording.
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