Indians Were Right Major Cheever Explains Wyoming Trouble
Major Cheever of the Sixth Cavalry reports that a sheriff caused a fatal fight in Wyoming and urges freeing imprisoned Redskine. he blames the sheriff and calls for release of prisoners at Newcastle. The War Department notes the situation but sees no need for further action.
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Major Cheever
Wyoming
Missouri
Isvebbe
Department of Parkeotn
Bt Cheever
Sivth
Pine Tee
Newcastle
Professor Atlas Charges Missouri Almshouses and Charities
A historic report cites a Missouri conference official accusing state boards and charities of mismanagement and neglect. The document references institutional care, oversight failures, and calls for accountability among charity leaders and inspectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flwood Atlas
Awa
Missouri
Klwood
Tootvversary
Vasseur
Missouri Conference of
Shorrtties and
Tft
State Board of Charitas
Uistimees
Portle
Cde
Heaven
Oman
Noted Forger Becker Returns Home Amid Turmoil
Charles Becker, famed for forgery, arrives in New York amid speculation he will reform. Reported by witnesses and local presses, observers question his future conduct and the impact on ongoing public interest.
Water power and mining strikes headline tumultuous era notes
Article fragment narrates a chaotic scene near a water power facility with explosions and escapes. Mentions ten thousand miners going out and a range of topics from plant destruction to railway concessions. Several named figures and organizations hinted, including Rockefeller lineage and Aldrich, amid broader wartime and industrial context.
Yates Proclaims Illinois Thanksgiving Day 1908
Governor Richard Yates issues a statewide proclamation designating Thursday November 26 1908 as a day of prayer and gratitude. The document extols national blessings, calls for solemn observance in every town, and urges prayers for guidance through the coming year.
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Yates Isenes
Gov. Yates
America
Atlantic Ocean
Peti Ratisnate
Daber
Ted
Richard Yates
Illinois
Jlo
Belleville Riot Arrests Bring Warrants for 10 of 14
Ten of fourteen men linked to a Belleville disturbance face arrest warrants and indictments. Names include George Schopp, Wallems Deiming, Henry Hfarzv, Albert Weber, John Schwanblieheouth, Frank Sehil- Imig, Mathias Weiss, and John Weiesime among others. One suspect, Tawi Tins nephaw of County sludge Jehm Hollas, appeared voluntarily and posted bond. Additional arrests expected as investigation continues.
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Deivid
Hessile
Jehm Hollas
Bend
Telia Bdehdof
Pluimber
Johus Schwanblieheouth
Frank Sehil- Imig
Plater
Mathias Weiss
Miner
John Weiesime
Hiny
Bos
Boy Dies From Bullet Wound in Halloween Shooting
Arthur Cordtz, a contractor, shot John Cheeseman 15 during a Halloween frolic in Irving Park. Cheeseman died from the wound. Cordtz was arrested, released on 5000 dollar bond, rearrested on murder charges after claiming the shooting was to frighten boys and denying intent to hit anyone.
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Arthur Cordtz
John Cheeseman
Warder Charece
Irving Park
Cordtz
Cheeseman
Ing Father
Buffalo Bill Visits Chicago on Way Home to Cody Wyoming
Col W F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is seen in Chicago en route to Cody Wyoming. Rev J Crowley sues Chancellor Barry of the Chicago archdiocese for 50 000 in damages. Charitable workers meet in Unity building to form a New York like association. Jobo box SS Gault street cleared of blame in Theodore Johnson case. Lithuanians in the district petition to open a night school in Seward School building. Railroads Pennsy and Fort Wayne Chicago cross petition against river land condemnation affecting 5 000 000 in value for the sanitary district.
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W. F Cody
Buffalo Bill
Chicago
Cody
Wyo
J. Crowley
Barry
Archdiocese of
Unity Building
New York
Jobo Box
Gault Street
Theodore Johnson
Jobfson
Port, Eighth
Latlin
McClellan and Tammany Sweep New York City Election
Edward M. McClellan leads a Tammany victory as New York City delivers a landslide for the party. Grout Fornes and Murphy gain power, with Manhattan and Bronx showing large pluralities, Brooklyn close behind, and Queens Democratic. The aldermen slate falls under Tammany control signaling near total political dominance. Richmond is the sole borough carried by Low.
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Tammany
New York
Coloz
Ode
Manhattan
Bronx
New York County
Martin Whittleton
Hugh McLaughlin
Brooklyn
Queens
Richmond
Board of Aldermen
Charles F. Murphy
Croker
Kelly
Hill
Democratic Party
Murphy
David B. Hill
Herrick Carries Ohio with Largest State Majority
Myron T Herrick was elected Ohio governor by 125000 in a landslide the largest plurality in state history. The GOP carried 87 of 88 counties and dominates the legislature ensuring Hanna's reelection while Clarke failed in Mahoning County.
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Myron T Herrick
Warren G Harding
Walter D Guilbert
William S. McKinnon
Wade H Wilts
Summers
Edmund A Jones
Geo
Hl. Watkins
Col Myron T. Herrick
Ohio
Hanna
Foraker
Johnson
Eauna
John H. Clarke
Cuyahoga County
Hernch
Johoson
Clarke
Mahoning County
Golden Rule
Golden Rule" Jones
Toledo
Lueng County
Col Tierrick
Maryland Governor Election Reflects Gorman Dominance
Senator Arthur Pue Gorman gains influence as Edwin Warfield, Democrat, defeats Stevens A Williams, Republican, strengthening Gorman's presidential prospects. The Democratic Legislature will pick a successor to Republican Senator McComas. The 1899 governor vote ended with Smith 128,409 and Loundes 116,286.
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Maryland
Arthur Pue Gorman
Edwin Warfield
Stevenson
Wauliams
Gorman
McComas
Smith
Loundes
Republicans Claim Barnes Wins Supreme Court Seat in Nebraska
Republicans report John D. Barnes wins the Nebraska Supreme Court seat by about 10 000 votes over fusion candidate John L. Sullivan. GOP regent candidates also lead the ticket while Governor Mickey narrowly earlier defeated Thompson by about 5 355 votes.
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Nebraska
John D. Barnes
Supreme Court
John L. Sullivan
Fusion
University Regents
Mickey
Thompson
Garvin Wins Governor Seat as Republicans Hold Power
Lacies F. C. Garvin defeats Samuel Colt by a 5000 vote plurality to become governor. Republicans elect most state officers and retain legislative control. A $101 million canal bond measure passes by 175 thousand. Denis O'Brien, endorsed by Republicans, is elected Judge of the Court of Appeals. Republicans gain slightly in the Assembly.
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Lacies F. C. Garvin
Samuel Pomroy Colt
Denis O’brien
Court of Appeals
Republcany
Assembly
Beckham
John C W Beckham
Formor
William Po Thorne
Samuel W Mager
Istory al
Bosworth
Napoleon St Fays
Leary Vo McCheshey
Jas Ho Fuqua
Monbert Vreeland Cleck Oart
John M Chinn
Pennsylvania Election Results Keep GOP State Ticket Pluralities
Pennsylvania stayed Republican and returned the entire State ticket by margins around 200000 to 225000 votes, reflecting broad party support in the statewide contests. The report notes pluralities across multiple counties and races shaping the party's statewide slate.
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Pennsylvania
Ta Bates and Garvin Campaign Notes Highlight District Races
Fragmentary OCR shows candidate names Bates Garvin Warfield Beckham and others from Democratic and Republican sides. Limited readable text indicates campaign results or listings for the district with party labels and initials.
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Albert B
John C
W. Beckham
Tick
Edwin Warfield
John
Ta Bates
Ant K- Mela
Dua I C.garvin
Cummins Wins Reelection in Light Iowa Vote by Large Plurality
Governor Cummins and the Republican State ticket secure victory with about a 60 000 to 70 000 plurality amid an extremely light statewide vote. Sullivan trails as a Democratic candidate for Governor with around 11 000 votes in early precinct tallies, while the Legislature shows a small Democratic gain in the lower house.
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Cummins
Sullivan
Democratic State Central Committees
Gov Cuautains
Panama Revolt Declares Isthmus Independence and U S Aid
Colombians in Panama declare independence amid intense zeal and 4,000 armed rebels. U S warships and marines arrive after a White House conference to guard the railway under treaty obligations. Washington fears wider Central American war as the revolutionary government moves toward a Panama Canal treaty.
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Panama
United States
White House
State Department
Sens
Tovar
Almayo
Grt
Colon
Istheus
Washington
Panama Canal
Ehrman
Bogota
Industrial outlook shows mixed signals for industry and farming
The report notes factory strikes and planned closures in some mills as control battles unfold for copper properties, while steel and textiles show hesitation. Yet agriculture remains the main driver in many regions with strong money flow and steady merchandise distribution. Cotton goods markets firm with firmer print cloths and wool trade inching up, while machinery and hardware stay busy and grain shipments surge.
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Toxrco
Roperties Hun
Aetic
Chicago
Ci Icuco
Kentucky Democratic Victory in 1904 Election Report
The article notes Kentucky shifted to Democratic control with Beckham leading, and the party reelecting most nominees. It details gains in the House and Senate, gains in Louisville, and a narrow Republican governor win in Colorado. It mentions Beckham as a potential U S Senate candidate and outlines statewide shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Chouse of Representatives
State Senate
Louisville
Beckham
Threatened with Extinction on Cape Verd Islands
Disease and starvation threaten the Cape Verd Islands off Africa as twenty to fifty die daily. Officials plead for relief while lacking physicians and food shipments. Population about 100,000 with a mixed Portuguese and Afro descent, industries idle.
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Cape Verd Islands
Africa
Ilanders
Cape Very
Reverend Wright Advocates Painless Euthanasia
Rev. Merle S. Wright of Lenox Avenue Unitarian Church argues before the New York Medical Association for ending the lives of incurable patients with consent from patient and family. He proposes non sleep inducing drugs to end suffering as a step forward for civilization.
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Merle‘St. O. Wright
Lenox Avenue
Western and Midwestern Market Prices for Livestock and Grains
Market roundup lists cattle hogs and sheep prices across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo Parral o markets. Wheat corn oats rye barley butter eggs butter prices and assorted grain values are shown with No 2 grades and shipping figures.
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Chicago
Gattle
Berye
Indianapolis
Meteo
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
Parralo— Oates
New York
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Iowa
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G. B. M'Clellan
Conatt
Rhode Island
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Mississippi
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Public Instruction
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