Fragmented notes mix references and quips across a noisy era
A collection of disparate items mentions Buffalo Bill Cody healing, a Brooklyn house fire, a Belgian hare, a steer, poker lingo, pneumonia, Run sel Sage, football honors, Panama hat fashion, society belles, a Wisconsin marriage, peace versus war, a Gatling plow, toy trusts, hand organs, Sir Thomas Lipton plans, Shamrock yachts, a girl killed roller skating, Jim Jeffries seeking fights, an irrigation congress in Colorado Springs, and Esau the educated ape losing diamonds.
Rochester Farmer Kills Two Robbers in Shootout
A Rochester farmer killed two robbers and wounded two others in a daytime confrontation. An onlooker described the scene as intense and chaotic with the farmer defending property and bystanders seeking safety. An exchange noted a Chicago man died as a spectator at a Mexican bullfight and a claim about Castro of Venezuela being a sham to lure adversaries.
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Tracy
Oddities and anecdotes spark chatter across continents
The column pieces remark on the Mad Mullah of Somalilana and British sentiment, Paris airship mechanics, candle lighting for trains in Russia and Germany, and a former typewriter operator turning lion tamer in Paris, noting the ex-dictator’s former influence.
Red-headed plaintiff from hair dye suit still bold
A Staten Island woman who sued for 5000 dollars after a hairdresser dyed her hair the wrong color and won only 50 dollars remains outspoken about the dispute.
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Staten Island
Portrait of Gabriel on Chicago bonds sparks prophetic tone
A proposal to place a Gabriel portrait on Chicago city bonds pageantry draws public critique as seeming overly prophetic about未来 redemptions.
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Angel Gabriel
Chicago
The Political Orator’s Artistry and Speech Craft
A judge argues that a successful political speaker must be artistic and financially adept, stressing mastery of phrase and attention to syntax rather than relying solely on booming delivery. The remark highlights the balance between rhetoric and business sense in effective public oratory.
Engineer Fox Honored for Lone Sioux City Run
The obituary notes Engineer Fox who suffered apoplexy while running his train a mile to the Sioux City station and died that night in hospital. It contrasts his sacrifice with politicians honored randomly.
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Fox
Sioux City
New York Contractor Accused of Elastic Turf Scheme
A New York contractor faces court charges over using 67 300 square feet of sod to cover 120 000 square feet of park surface. The case highlights an alleged elastic turf ruse described by prosecutors and referenced by novelists.
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New York
Jury room questions prudent crossing of railroad tracks
A judge asks whether a person pursuing a cow that escaped should be judged as a prudent person who did not look or listen before attempting to cross a railroad track. The inquiry examines standard of care in a chase scenario and potential negligence.
Pension Commissioner praises clerk for merit
Pension Commissioner Ware promotes a clerk for doing his work well and not asking for favors. The statement urges employers nationwide to consider the commissioner's plan.
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Ware
Battle of the Ballots in a Tight National Contest
Voters across forty two states delivered a close election with Republicans likely to hold the House at 204 to 179 Democrats, while the Senate and governorships largely stayed with incumbents. Michigan's race favored Republicansensuring Gen Alger will win the U S Senate seat.
Ohio Republicans win large plurality in state race
Ohio voters delivered a strong Republican showing with a statewide plurality near record highs though congressional seats shifted. Early returns suggested Ohio would keep 17 Republican and 4 Democratic representatives, with the Twelfth district still undecided, and total statewide vote under 800000.
Democrats Gain in State Vote and Governor Wins
Complete returns show Democrats elect their governor and lieutenant governor and carry the First district congressional race. They gain thirty six seats in the lower house to match Republicans, while the Senate remains solidly Republican at 37 to 27.
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Senate
Complexion of Next Legislature in Doubt Says Both Sides
The article outlines a potential deadlock for the two U S Senate vacancies. It cites a split forecast with 19 Union Republicans, 8 Regular Republicans, 22 Democrats or possibly 24 Democrats depending on claims by Democratic leaders. It notes that 27 votes are needed on joint ballot to elect senators.
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Republican State Committee
Willard Saulsbury
United States
Georgia elects solid Democratic delegation to Washington
Georgia voters chose a solid Democratic delegation of eleven congressmen. Indications point to a Democratic victory in St. Louis with a 15000 plurality and two of three congressmen elected. Ballots in most districts showed little opposition, with results for seven districts deemed inconsequential.
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Indications Poiift
Washington
Georgia
Indications Point to a Republican Victory in New Hampshire
Indications point to a Republican win as Naham Batchelder defeats Democrat Henny F Hollis by at least 10000 votes. The legislature is heavily Republican in both houses, signaling a Republican successor to Senator Gallinger who is likely to seek reelection.
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Henny F. Hollis
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Statewide Returns Signal Republican Victory Across Counties
Late returns from outlying counties show the entire Republican ticket elected. Jixon for Congress leads by about 4,000 with Holloway winning by about 8,000 for associate justice. Legislature expected to tilt Republican though county tickets are split.
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Jixon
Congress
Holloway
Legislature Fronts Democratic on Joint Ballot
State returns show a Republican ticket winning by small margins with Democrats conceding the result. Democratic congressional candidates reportedly ran ahead of the ticket and may win. The legislature is expected to be Democratic on joint ballot.
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Colorado
Smith
Republican sweep in Connecticut elects governor and Congress slate
Connecticut voters chose the full Republican ticket for state offices and all five Republican congressional candidates. Chamberlain leads with at least a 13,000 plurality, up from two years ago, and the legislature will be Republican ensuring C. H. Platt's return to the U S Senate.
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Connecticut
Congress
Chamberlain
C. H. Platt
United States Senate
Republicans Elect Four of Six Congressmen in Maryland
The Maryland congressional election proceeded quietly with minor disturbances in the eastern district. Republicans won four of six seats while Democrats secured two. The third district race was tight, with Wachter leading by about 100 votes.
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Maryland
Wachter
Democrats Make Gains but Fail to Gain State Control
In New Jersey Democrats gain but do not take the governorship. In Congress Republicans win seven seats to three for Democrats. The legislature remains Republican with a reduced margin. Utah signals a Republican justice win and a strong legislative majority, likely securing a Republican U S senator after Rawlins.
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New Jersey
Republicans Claim Sweep in Statewide Victory
Republicans claim victory across the state with the entire state ticket elected and all eight congressmen chosen. Bailey is poised for a larger governor’s majority than Stanley two years ago, while the epicrature remains safely Republican though expected to shrink.
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Stanley
Odell Wins New York Governorship by Narrow Margin
Early returns show Benjamin B. Odell reelected governor of New York by about 6,000 to 9,000 votes amid a strong statewide GOP showing. Bird Coler carried rural areas and New York City plurality, while Democrats gain in the state legislature but fail to threaten the Republican Senate seat held by Thomas C. Platt.
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Odell
Coler
Stanchfield
New York City
Roosevelt
Election Results Highlight Historic Turnout and GOP Gain
More than one million votes cast in the state with Samuel W. Pennypacker winning the governorship by about 175000. Republicans perform well across counties. Democrats elect two or three of 32 congressmen. Legislature likely to be more Republican, with Boles Penrose expected to win Senate again.
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Samuel W. Pennypacker
Republcan
Nthe
Boles Penrose
United States
Senate
Republican Bates Wins Governor Seat by Plurality
Boston reports Lieut. Gov. John L. Bates elected governor by Republicans with a 37 470 plurality over Democrat William A. Gaston. Republicans also capture most of the state ticket and ten of fourteen Congress members. Legislature standings show Senate 31 Republicans 9 Democrats, House 155 Republicans 82 Democrats and Socialists.
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John L. Bates
William A. Gaston
Senate
House
Pardee Wins Governor Race With Small Plurality
Complete returns from 1,185 of 1,277 precincts outside San Francisco give Republican George C. Pardee 69,460 votes to Lane 60,087, with San Francisco tally showing Pardee 24,120 and Lane 38,687. Legislature remains largely Republican on joint ballot, while Republicans lose two congressmen.
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George C. Pardee
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Lane
San Francsco
United States
Union Layer
Legislature Sees Democratic Control In North Carolina
The report notes a Democratic landslide in North Carolina with a majority around 663 000 and a Senate winner expected to succeed Pritchard. A Democratic representation will fill the House, indicating a strong party shift in state government.
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House of Representatives
Mocrat
Pritchard
Democrats Sweep Congressional Races In Several States
Returns show Democrats winning all congressional seats in Arkansas and Louisiana while Nevada shows a fusion win for governor Sparks and likely legislature control. South Carolina reports a full Democratic ticket sweep. Florida indicates no opposition and re election of U S Senator.
Congressional Delegation Remains Same in Indiana Race
Indiana voters keep the same party balance with nine Republicans to four Democrats in the congressional delegation. Republican strength in the legislature is projected to yield about 25 seats on joint ballot with Senator Charles W. Fairbanks likely to be re elected to the U S Senate. Projections are unofficial from state central committee headquarters and county specials.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
United States Senate
Republican
United States
Fairbanks
Republicans Claim Narrow Victory in Nebraska Election
Republicans say complete and partial returns from enough counties foretell Mickearyeps's election as governor of Nebraska by at least 3000 votes. The full Republican ticket appears elected. Republicans win three congressional districts. fusionists secure one, two remain close. Legislature likely Republican controlled.
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Nebraske
Congress
Birdsall and Henderson Successor Wins State Returns
Republican gains across Illinois show a statewide plurality of about 65 000 to 75 000 and eleven Republican congressmen elected. Birdsall is on track to defeat Boies by 4000 to 5000 votes in the Third District with district results still sparse.
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Spence
Republican Committee
Republcan
Republicans Carry the State in Large Landslide Victory
The election shows a strong Republican landslide with the state ticket winning by about 6,000 votes. Burton L. French will have a slightly larger majority in Congress.
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Burton L.french
Congresse
Fight Is Close and Result Obscured in District Returns
In several districts the race for congress remains very close and definite results seem unlikely before noon. Reported gains by Republicans are slight in some counties while Democratic headquarters claim a Democratic edge.
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Congress
Democratin
Democrats Sweep State Ticket In Multiple States
The article reports that the Democratic state ticket headed by James B. Frasier was elected by an estimated 60 000 vote margin, with the Democratic congressional ticket also elected. It notes Republican gains in West Virginia with three congressmen, and mentions Alabama and Texas listings of Democratic sweeps.
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Senate
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G. J. Dickman
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L. F. Durand
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R. A. Alger
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James B. Frasier
Mississippi Democrats Sweep Congressional Seats
All Democratic nominees for Congress in Mississippi win by strong majorities, reflecting sustained party strength in the state. The report notes Democrats dominate the ticket across the Mississippi result.
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Mississippi
Odell Wins Governor Race in New York by Plurality
Official returns to Albany place Odell Republican plurality at 12,887 with statewide results for other offices unclear. Republicans hold the state legislature, Platt likely to return to the Senate, and the New York delegation to Congress expands to 87 with 20 Republicans and 17 Democrats. Serena Payne and other prominent lawmakers are among those returned.
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Ways and Means Committee
Tennessee Governor Race Narrows to 50,000 Vote Lead
Nashville reports state Democratic chairman Thompson estimates James B. Frazier will win Georgia. No, wait. In Tennessee the governor candidate leads by about 50,000 votes with a probability of 52,000. The Eighth district congress race remains close but T. W. Sims is set for reelection.
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Washington Republicans win statewide election and House seats
Seattle report states Republicans carry Washington by as much as 12000 votes with Democrats conceding the election of three congressmen by about 9000. Republicans will hold a 30 seat majority on joint ballot in the state legislature.
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Seattle
Wash
Democratic Plurality Grows in Missouri Election
Details from Missouri election indicate a rising Democratic plurality over the Republican state ticket. Chairman Samuel B. Cook estimates the margin above 50,000, while former chairman J. B. Seibold cites no less than 30,000.
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Missouri
Samuel B. Cook
J. B. Seibold
Republicans Win in Wyoming Victory Confirmed
Cheyenne Wyoming November 7 late returns confirm early reports of a sweeping Republican win. Mondell likely to win by about six thousand for Congress and Richards by about four thousand for governor. Legislature shows a very large Republican majority.
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Kansas Republicans Sweep State Returns to Power
The Republican victory in Kansas is complete with a large majority of the legislature and most state officers, plus many county offices, now held by Republicans.
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Kansas
Democrats Gain In Maryland House Seats
Complete returns show Maryland will have four Republicans and two Democrats in the next House a gain of two seats for the Democrats.
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Maryland
Massachusetts Election Yields Large Governor Vote
Massachusetts elected a Republican state ticket and mix of party delegates led by a governor vote near 390000, the largest ever. John C. Chase carried about 34000 for governor, marking a gain of over threefold from last year as Socialists rose in strength.
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The Length of Life Is Increasing
The article cites Dr. George M. Kober of Georgetown University noting life expectancy rose from about eighteen to twenty years in the sixteenth century to around forty years now. It credits cleaner air and safer water and cites city statistics showing mortality halved with sewer and public water improvements. It advises drinking distilled water between meals to prolong life.
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Georgetown University
Georgetown
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Kober
Parlor Senate Fight Scorns and Threats in Heated Debate
Two senators hurled insults as the confrontation escalated toward parliamentary stage. One calls the other a robber and liar while the first vows to boom him for the vice presidency, leaving the second trembling and chastened.
Alumni Notes and Aims of Texas Inventor
T Forger of Cowlady Texas has patented a process named X-Raise after drawing attention from the secret service. He has left Texas and will travel rapidly for a few years. Picker Harper Bach Music 92 C plans a Tin-Can-Tata disruption in February at chapel. Harper believes music’s future is bright despite Pennsylvania Punch Bowl troubles.
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Cowlady
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Secret Service
North Dakota Gov White Re elected By About Eight Thousand
In North Dakota Governor White is re elected by an approximate eight thousand vote majority. Spalding and Marshall win on the safe side by majorities estimated around twelve thousand dollars.
Legislature Goes Republican In Statewide Election
Voters turnout under 70 percent as Republicans gain majorities in both state and congressional races. Spalding and Marshall triumph in Congress by about 12,000 votes, with Gov. White defeating Cronan by around 2,000. Legislature expected to lean Republican, while Democrats regain land in Land Richland County and some county offices amid party factionalism.
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Marshall
Congress
White
Walsh
Maj. Cronan
Cronan
Tiargo
W.white
Richland County
McCumber
Hansbrough
South Dakota Returns Show Republican State Lead
Early returns from multiple towns indicate the Republican ticket leading with governor Herreld and congressmen Martin and Burke re-elected. County results favor Republicans with majorities in Yankton Madison and Lake counties. some areas show Democratic wins in Fort Pierre and Redfield.
President Roosevelt Congratulates Odell on Victory
President Roosevelt expressed satisfaction with the election result and sent a telegram of congratulations to Governor Odell. He retired at 11 o clock and was particularly pleased by New York state returns showing Odell's re election. The president and party planned to leave Outer Bay at 7 for Philadelphia.
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New York State
Odell
Arty
Outer Bay
Phiadelphia
Death of Col L Q Washington Collateral Relative to President
Col L Q Washington of Washington died today in this city at age seventy seven. A Confederate veteran, he served as assistant secretary of state near war end and was long associated with newspaper work as a correspondent. A meeting of correspondents was called to mark his death.
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Col. L. Q. Washington
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Col. Washington
Hunter
Benjamin
Gov Yates Relapses With Delirium After Illness
Springfield Nov 8 Gov Yates suffered a relapse yesterday and his condition was worse than at any time since illness began. He received food in the afternoon and soon had a prolonged vomiting spell. Fever rose to 103 and pulse reached 104 as he lapsed into delirium and later a restless slumber.
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Gov. Yates
Kidney Pills Save Galveston Woman From Death
Mrs. M Isted of 21207 Strand Street Galveston Texas a boarding house keeper describes severe kidney trouble starting after a 1900 flood. She credits a quick cure to Dean’s Kidney Pills after doctors advised operation. She reports relief after three doses and weight gain from 118 to 155 pounds. Free trials mailed from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. price 50 cents per box.
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Lake View
Walls of Sparta Show the Walls of Sparta
A Yale Latin class recounts an anecdote on Sparta lacking city walls, noting the guardian valor of its army. A visitor asks where the walls are, and the guide replies the soldiers form the walls. A student adds a slangy finish that mocks the line.
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New York Times
The Dangerous Blue Eye and Border Courage
An observation from Everybody's Magazine argues that blue eyed men are targeted by bullies at the border. It says blue eyes attract victimage, yet repeated abuses provoke a response, forging a fighting reputation.
Surprised physician credits humble German remedy
A dying Rheumatism patient recovers after a German man offers St Jacobs Oil. The husbandly aid eased pain within hours and led to full recovery in two days, stunning Dr G on his return. The report ends with a crude line about gambling formulas used by negroes.
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C—— Street
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