Nationwide party gains reshape the Sixty-second Congress
The election results show sweeping Democratic gains nationwide and in key states. Governors elected include Iowa’s Gurrell, New York’s Dix, Massachusetts’ Foss, Ohio’s Harmon, Michigan’s Osborn, with Indiana and other states shifting to the Democrats. Senate retirements and incumbents facing changes signal a firmly organized next House by a strong margin.
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Chanse of Representatives
Gurrell
Iowa
Porter
Wisconsin
McGovern
United States
Garely
John Kern
New Jersey
Chauncey
M. Depew
New York
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Hlquer J. Burkett
Nebraska
Henry. Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Charlies Dick
Ohio
John A. Dix
Henry L. Stimson
Col. Roossvelt
Upstate
Eugene N. Foss
Draper
Harmon
Michigan
Chase
Osborn
Sault Ste. Marie
Riot and protests across Americas and Europe
A three hour Guadalajara street mob protests against Americans inspired by student speeches. Alaska to Mount McKinley claims dispute. France floods disrupt towns and factories. Nancy homeless. Deaths from accidents and shootings reported in Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. Egypt cotton yields rise. Census Los Angeles 1910 population 319189. Court cases and political changes noted with multiple local incidents.
Taft sails to inspect Panama canal project aboard North Carolina
President Taft leaves Charleston aboard the cruiser North Carolina to reach the Isthmus of Panama for canal work and related matters to be sent to Congress. Senator Elkins is reported ill at the Elkina home in Washington, with a possible hospital operation. Victor Metcalf Jr. dies in Colorado Springs from pneumonia after an illness. Dr. A Marshall Hillott of Johns Hopkins dies at sixty four, twice decorated by France. University of Michigan president H M Hutchins urges women students toward homemaking studies over careers. Edward Rosenheimer acquitted of homicide by automobile crash that killed Grace Howgh. W. S. Fant, Kentucky Republican leader, killed en route to a speaking engagement.
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Elkina
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Victor N. Metcalf, Jr
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Roosevelt
Edward T. Rosenheimer
New York City
Misa Grace Howgh
Fant
Kentucky
Flemingsburg
Iowa corn canning boom spans nation and era
Gleaned from Iowa notices and city briefs the report highlights Iowa's sweet corn industry with over 30 canneries producing up to 50 million cans yearly, distributing far beyond state lines. It also chronicles local crimes and events including a Missouri man’s capture near Pacific Junction, a poultry show plan in Sioux City, and community incidents across towns like Hamburg and Reinbeck.
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Marengo
Mississippi River
Pacific Coast
Iowa
United States
E. W
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa News Notes and Local Incidents
Mrs. L I Gildea of Boone attempted suicide by shooting herself in the breast but is expected to recover. H H Rite at Farragut fired a blank cartridge as a stunt. Mrs. Rice seeks a divorce. John Butler found guilty of assault with intent to kill Webster City night officer Young. Will C Strong’s home near Bronson robbed. purse and small cash taken. Charles Loveland’s body search continues along the Missouri River near Hamburg. Olive Zimbelman of Boone escaped serious injury after falling into a 20 foot ditch. Hog theft at Mason City traced to William Dyer’s confessions. Wm McFarland resigns after 40 years in Milwaukee road mechanics. Thomas Manchester named successor. Iowa Central car shop strike settles. workers back on job.
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Boone
Farragut
H. H. Rite
Will C. Strong
Bronson
Missouri
Hamburg
Charles Loveland
Olive Zimbelman
Decker Packing
Mason City
William Dyer
Dyer
Mechanical Department
Milwaukee Rond Wm
McFarland
Iowa and Pakota
Thomas Manchester
Jim River
Iowa Central
Marshalltown
Catholic Academy Cornerstone Dedicated in Clinton
The $250,000 Sisters of St. Francis academy in Clinton was dedicated Sunday November 13 by Bishop Muldoon of Chicago. The building will house 200 boarding students and serves as the mother house with 26 tributary schools and hospitals across several Mississippi valley states.
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Clinton
Sisters of St. Francis
Muldoon
Chicago
Mississippi Valley
State Capital Chat and Local Developments
Fred Mahannak of Mason City was elected president of the Town State Teachers association. Other officers include A C Fuller, Washington. Minnie Babcock, Humboldt. G W Weber, Columbus Junction. A H Bennett, Fayette. W S Mitchell Clinton, F Q Norton, Des Moines. Des Moines plans a stricter water works condemnation law after legislature convenes. Mason City debates commission government. Gilmore City Booms with a $1 million Portland cement plant driving jobs and housing growth for 690 to 600 workers and more buildings.
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Mason City
Town State Teachers’ Association
A. C. Fuller
Washington
Minnie Babcock
Humboldt
G. W. Weber
Columbus Junction
A. H. Bennett
Fayette
Educational Council
Mitchell Clinton
F. Q. Norton
Des Moines
Omaha
Denver
Gilmore City
Senate Seats Lost Report From State Listings
Fragmented OCR shows a list of state and candidate surnames including Beveridge Hald Burkett Kwan Depaw Dick Warner Missouri Boott West Virginia Cartha Maine Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio and Indiana. The garbled text suggests an election seat loss roundup with multiple states and surnames.
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Bevdridge
Hald
Burkett
Jyseeeey Kwan
DEPAW
Warner
Missouri
West
Virginie
Cartha
Indiana
Maine
Nebraska
New Jerney
New York
Ohio
Democrats Sweep States to Gain Congress Majority
The Democratic gains in Indiana, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Montana, West Virginia and other states yield a House majority of about 65 and a Senate gain of at least eight seats. Champ Clark appears set to be speaker. New York elected Dix over Stimson. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Connecticut, and Colorado also produced Democratic victories.
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House of Representatives
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Essacion
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Maine
Missouri
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Montana
West Virginia
John W. Kern
Heveridge
Champ Clark
House
John A. Dix
Stimson
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Eugene N. Foss
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Judson Harmon
Connecticut
Simeon E. Baldwin
Massachus Betts
Coss B. N. Fosa
Colorado
John F. Shafroth
Iowa
State Governors
A humorous exchange features a grouchy father and a youth courting his daughter. The man questions the groom’s intent while the youth responds hesitantly, clarifying that marriage is desired for reasons beyond foolishness. The dialogue showcases playful wordplay and social propriety.
Mrs Crimsonbeak Biscuits Spark Husband's Heart Burn
A Yonkers Statesman brief notes a humorous exchange where Mrs Crimsonbeak claims the shortest way to a man is through his stomach and Mr Crimsonbeak replies that her biscuits always cause heartburn emphasizing domestic humor in a newspaper quip.
Cure That Cold Today
An old pamphlet ad promotes a cure for colds and diphtheria like miracle remedies. It claims universal home use and urges orders to a Bryan Texas address. Also touts California lands and factory incentives with vague promises of ideal sites and workers.
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Texas
Caruornia
Coralhy Pope
California
1St Angles
Pepopentius
Mason Moon Company
Goatsaeding
Los Angeles
Gallorma
Bost Bank
He Was a Boston Boy Story
A Boston teacher recalls a five year old student forming Greek words with building blocks. A parent boasted of his child’s genius claiming he spoke algebra at twelve months and spoke of Boston culture equal to ancient Athena in the square inch.
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Papa
Strong Preaching and a Child's Insight at Church
A district superintendent preached at a morning service. After leaving church, the eight-year-old daughter exclaimed that Brother OC a was a strong preacher. She explained her father stampeding feet caused the duet to rise, revealing surprising intelligence.
Grape Nuts Ad Letter Promotes Health Recovery
A Wisconsin mother credits Grape-Nuts with curing nervous exhaustion and rapid weight gain after years on tonics. She describes improved sleep, energy, and a daughter's return to school, attributing the change to diet and fresh air as described in The Road to Wellville.
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Wellville
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