Taft Comment Reflects Labor and Farmer Support
Cincinnati November 5 Taft says he felt elected by business men and shared labor votes while farmers generally backed him He notes liquor questions affected returns in Indiana and his state New York Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut show gratifying gains He plans to remain private until electoral college meets
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Lquor
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Connecticut
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Pre nuptial batch meet in Grafton honors Kerr for wedding
A social stag feed at the Central hotel in Grafton hosted by Vaughn Moorehouse Kerr preceded his marriage to Minnie Minerva Willhire at Andrews M E church tonight. Guests included bachelor friends and local youths, who enjoyed an elaborate banquet while election noise passed outside.
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Central Hotel
Vaughn Moorehouse Kerr
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Andrews
M. E. Church
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Ferr
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Lloyd BE
Warthen
Herey Vitringer
Thomas Warne
Will Kimmel
John Gerkin
Terrence Marber
Jesse Wolfe
Claude FB
Vincent
Leo J. Rasche
Slow County Returns Delayed by Large Ballot Count
The county faced slow returns as the vast ballot size delayed counting. Officials reported late results, keeping residents anxious while earlier reports arrived from other states ahead of Tay tor county.
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Taylor County
Kent
Taytor
Bell Telephone Company praised for prompt returns service
The Bell Telephone Company handled state and national election returns with promptness and alacrity. Bulletins via telephone lines were satisfactory and praised by Chairman Jefferys and the Republican county committee. Manager Clark Morgan credited his offices for supplying the latest news to patrons. The People's Telephone Company also provided very prompt service and good reviews from users.
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Republican County Committee
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Bell Company
People's Telephone Company
Quiet Blueville election and town notes
Election at the school house went off quietly with all supporting Taft. Local social life includes visits from Miss Minnie Phillips and relatives, moves to new cottages, asthma at home, mumps among Floyt Reese and Nettie, Hallowe'en gatherings, and a round of family visits between Blueville, Grafton, and White Day.
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Charles Brown
Ora Newman
Myra Gibson
Grafton
W.T. Brown
Lou Ayres
East End
Earl Brown
Martha Reese
Dora Simmons
Albert Veron
Arthur Robinson
Ohio
William Bishop
Lulu Bemoss
Newburg
John Cassell
Enola Wasner
Carrie Cassell
Charles Cassell
Chester Blue
Otha Common
Floyt Reese
Nettie
Shelton Woman Receives Unanimous VP Honor in Omaha
Mrs. M. A. Hostetler of Shelton was elected vice president of the Nebraska Federation of Women’s Clubs in Omaha. The unanimous vote pleased her fellow Shelton friends, who note her years of club leadership in the Sixth District and anticipate warm congratulations from statewide supporters. The item also mentions local ad copy for Foley’s Laxative and Strother & McFarlin.
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Nebraska Federation of Women’s
Omaha
Shelton Indy
M. A. Hostetler
Hostetler
Nebraska Women's Club
Statewide governor race results and notable elections
Special dispatches report Glasscock Republican won governor by at least 7683 over Bennett Democrat with complete county returns due within 48 hours. Randolph County elects Howard Sutherland to thirteenth senatorial district House. Also brief political commentary and an ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar.
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Glasscock
Sentinel
Howard Sutherland
Randolph County
Randolph
Election notice from Constable Charles F. P. Hannen
The Sentinel carries a thanks to voters from constable candidate Charles F. P. Hannen pledging fair, impartial duties. A light snowfall described as the first of the season covered streets and rooftops after a late-night bout of election returns.
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Sentinel
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Hannen
Pension plans and growth across nations
The article discusses pension expansion as a universal trend and notes how once the principle is adopted further concessions follow. It cites New Zealand where annual pension expenditures doubled from £157,432 in 1900 to £314,184 in 1907. It ends with humor about mistaken embraces and a joke from two newspapers.
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Window Route Here Comes a New Author Read
A brief quirky note from the Atlanta Constitution records a reader awaiting a new author’s latest story. The snippet evokes anticipation and literary interest, with a playful quip about preferring to fall two stories than hear a reading.
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Atlanta Constitution
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Theodore Roosevelt 1908
Roosevelt proclaims Thursday November 26 as a day of general thanksgiving and prayer. He urges national observance, reflection on moral and spiritual foundations, and a stop in daily work to thank God for blessings and seek strength to sustain virtuous living.
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United States
Mrs Katherine Joyce 79 Dies After Prolonged Illness
Mrs Katherine Joyce widow of Tobias Joyce died Wednesday at 1 30 AM at her daughter’s home on St John street after a long illness. She was 79, born in Ireland and had lived in Grafton for over 45 years. Survived by four children Bridget Whalen James P Burns Michael Fahey and Thomas B Joyce. Funeral from St Augustine Catholic church Friday at 9 30 AM with Rev Father McHingott officiating and burial in Catholic cemetery under John A McCabe. community extends sympathy.
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Pittsburg
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St. Augustine's Catholc Church
Finest Train in India Shows Luxurious Calcutta Bombay Run
Popular Mechanics describes a new Calcutta to Bombay passenger train in India with advanced bathrooms in every first class corridor saloon. The two baggage and third class coaches, three first class cars, dining car, and an all-green morocco interior alongside tiled floors and sanitary tiled walls highlight the opulent design. Electric fans circulate air throughout, and wood bonnets shield travelers from sun.
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Popular Mechanics
Idaho farmer electrifies large Idaho Falls tract with power system
Thomas W. Lee of Idaho Falls New York pioneers farming by electricity. His Bungalow estate, over 2000 acres, uses a 25 horsepower motor to run pumps, mills, and machinery from a private wire network spanning miles. He reports lower costs, steady supply, and no strikes versus steam.
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Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
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Power Company
Sparrows and new railcar marvels in early century rail news
Jim the sparrow, a tame engine crew pet in northern Scotland, hatched in a locomotive yard and grew to accompany the engineer on daily rounds. A new pay car on the Monongahela and Conemaugh divisions of the Pennsylvania railroad features a shower bath, six brass cots, an arsenal interior, a burglar proof safe, and convertible banking area. Skunks are attracted to night trains, with headlights driving them under wheels and crews noting superstition over strikes. Winnipeg plans a three year union station project for Canadian Pacific and Grand Trunk Pacific.
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Philadelphia Record
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