Voting Today as Light Turnout in Several States
Across Kentucky Iowa and New York City to Ohio and California voters show light participation in many areas with weather aiding turnout in places. Reports from Davenport to Des Moines note mixed interest with local contests and county offices drawing attention while New York predicts a Democratic surge.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Davenport
Burlington
Dubuque
Keokuk
New York
Croker
New York City
Kentucky
Louisville
Louisville Legion
Lexington
Ohio
Boston
Mass
Mansfield
Crane
Paine
Wolcott
Bruce
Reinforcements boost Boer recalls and Ladysmith losses
A Kimberly dispatch dated November 1 reports Boer reinforcements from Mafeking surrounding Kimberley. A three thousand strong demonstration at Premier mine followed a massive dynamite explosion. Capetown dispatch claims British victory at Ladysmith with 2,000 Boer prisoners. Lady smith reports ceasefire and modest casualties. Naruman dispatch notes daily firing favorable to Mafeking garrison as Col. Plumer's relief efforts advance.
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London
Kimberly
Mafeking
Kimberley
Premier Mine
Capetown
Ladysmith
Kaffr
Knapp
Brabant
Caretown
Naruman
Plumer
Fort Tuli
Samoa Claims Arbitration Pact Signed by Allies
In Washington on November 7 Assistant Secretary Hill and representatives of Great Britain and Germany signed a convention to arbitrate claims of Samoa residents for damages caused by naval and military actions there last spring.
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Washington
Hill
Great Britaan
Germany
Samoa
Weather Forecast for Next Twenty-Four Hours
Illinois forecast cloudy tonight and Wednesday with light showers this afternoon. Warmer in the south.
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Cutoace
Illinois
Cure Cold In One Day Claim For Bromo Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a cure for a cold in one day. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails to cure and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box, offered at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Freeport Post Office Readies Nov 4 Unclaimed Letters
Week ending Nov 4 marks remaining mail for Burchard Mrs Gertrude Roberts Mrs Benjamin Meyer Miss Ellen Wolf Miss Matilda Nasinger Misa Anna Younk Mrs Nellio Fe ENTL N Becker J Lapham J H Brown C Luke Johnd Clarkson John Rushers H J Phg Dellmer H Phg Rife W Fred Harris Artie Wolpert G P Callers to state advertised by Nov 4 Postmaster Smith D ATKINS He Fooled the Surgeons recounts Renick Hamilton of West Jefferson D who cured himself with Bucklen's Arnica Salve after 18 months rectal fistula 25 cents a box Emmert Burrell druggists.
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Freeport Post Office
Burchard
Gertrude Roberts
Benjamin Meyer
Ellen Wolf
Matilda Nasinger
Misa Anna . Younk
Nellio Fe
Entl N. Becker
J. Lapham
J. H. Brown
C. . Luke
Johnd. Clarkson
John Rushers H
J. (Phg) Dellmer, H. (Phg) Rife, W. Fred Harris, Artie Wolpert
G. P
Smith D
Atkins
Renick Hamilton
West Jefferson
Emmert & Burrell
Repairing by Chas. S. Gale in Chicago street and Douglas avenue
Chas. S. Gale conducts repairs at the intersection of Chicago street and Douglas avenue on date 10-27dtf, noting completion nearby. The item records workmanship details and location for the local notice.
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Chas. S. Gale
Chicago Street
Douglas Avenue
Limited stock overcoats offered at reduced prices
The Up-to-date Merchant Tailor advertises a $30 overcoat for $25 and a $35 coat for $27, urging immediate action to avoid missing out as only a limited number of patterns remain. The note signs as Joan S. Hanpster.
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Joan
S. Hanpster
Saloon Keeper Fatally Wounded in Jealousy Case
Early this morning August Wischman, a well known saloon keeper, and his recently married wife Rose were shot and probably fatally wounded by Leona Lay, Wischman’s divorced wife. Jealousy prompted the crime.
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Curcaco
Wischman
Rose
Leona Lay
Wischam
Dynamite Postoffice Robbery in DeKats Illinois
Special report from DeKats Illinois notes the Vaule postoffice was dynamited at night and $3,000 stolen. No clue yet, authorities say, investigation underway.
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DeKats
Vaule
No Hope for Hobart
Paterson New Jersey November 7 Special Vice President Hobart is growing weaker. He had four bad nights.
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Hobart
Paterson, N. J
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