Plaisted's Victory Upsets Maine GOP In Governor Race
Maine voters elect Frederick A. Plaisted of Augusta a Democrat as governor, signaling possible Democratic majorities in both state chambers and a shift away from solid Republican control in several districts. Second district saw Bowell J. McGillicuddy defeat Swasey, while Gould won Third district for Democrats. First and Fourth races uncertain with Minds and Guernsey trailing Pennell and Watson respectively.
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Portland
Maine
Frederick AW. Plaisted
Augusta
Senate
House
Plaisted
Nel
United States
Eugene Wale
Wat
Fisinterdl
Fernale
Indictments Charged Swift Armour Packers Executives
A federal grand jury in Chicago returns indictments against ten high officials of Swift Armour and Morris concerns alleging conspiracy and illegal monopoly. Names include Swift & Co. presidents Chariss Swift and J Ogden Armour, Armour Co executives Edward Tilden Arthur Meeker Thor an Connor Edward Morris Lewin Hiley man and others.
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Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Macpolky
Swifk
Arma
Morria
Swift & Gas Swift
Swit & Ca
Chariss
Swift
Swift & Co
Francia
Fowler
Swift & Oo
Edward Tilden
The
National Packing Company
J. Ogden Armour
Armour & Co
Arthur Meeker
Thoran J. Connor
Edward Morris
Borris & Co
Lewin Hhleyman
Morrin & Co
Ta FF
Swilt
Edward
Tornado damages Illinois towns injures several people
A tornado struck Kankakee Gilman Onarzo and Danforth in Illinois causing considerable damage. A southbound Central train was derailed with a caboose and several cars off the track and flagman Fred Tate severely injured. Two others were hurt.
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Illinois
Kankakee
Gilman
Onarzo
Danforth
Fred Tate
German American Clausen Cleared After Spy Suspicions
I G Clausen a German American held during imperial army maneuvers in Dantzig Prussia was arrested on spy suspicions. He satisfied authorities of his innocence and was released.
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Dantzig
Prussia
G. Clausen
United States
Clausen
Odd Fellows Grand Session Opens in Baltimore
The fifteenth annual session of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows began in Baltimore with delegates from almost every state. Governor Crothers and Mayor Mahool welcomed visitors in addresses preceding the evening program.
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Colored Odd Fellows
Baltimore
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Crothers
Mahool
Sioux City Live Stock Market Prices Report
Sioux City market quotations show corn fed steers at 6.19 and hogs at 9.35 for Monday trading. The notes reflect live stock prices in Sioux City with price points for choice corn fed steers and hogs.
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Sioux City
Two Shot In Pistol Duel Near Chelnville Ohio
Four unknown Negroes robbed Charles Otis and Calvin Hegge, two white men, near Chelnlie. A pistol duel followed. Otis was killed and Hegge wounded fatally likely. The assailants escaped.
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Columbes
Charles Otis
Calvin Hegge
Cheln
Cashier Ends Life in Despondent State Bank Office
Alma Michelay Frewbaker, cashier of the Hirst State Bank, died by self-inflicted action in his office in Alma. Officials say ill health drove the despondent man to take his own life.
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Fank
Alma
Michelay Frewbaker
The
Hirst State Bank
Edison and Heas Discuss Underground Wires Plan
Edison advised burying wires using lead pipes and galleries after a New Jersey lab visit, a free consultation the NY commission later adopted widely. The account recalls Jacob Heas and Ches ter A Arthur era politics and notes Edison’s uncharged to aid. Unk Russell’s baseball tale follows, with Eddie Collis recounting a Shibe Park moment about left field.
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New York City
Jacob Heas
New York
Chester A Arthur
Edison
Mr. Heas
United States
Europe
Inventora of
Salin
A. Edison
Uae
New Jersey
Upk
Russell
Unk
Eddie Collis
Unis
Shibe Park
Philadelphia Times
Farm hires skilled worker described as an actor
A farmer notes he employed an actor on the farm. The man proves to be a very good actor, correctly acting his role during his first year.
Weed and the Two McCarthys In Dublin And New York
In an anecdote linked to Thurlow Weed, Daniel Connell recounts a tale of the McCarthy brothers. A waiter in the Astor Inn becomes a bridge to American service when his brother in the New York customs house helps secure a clerkship. A second note profiles an equine geographer who guides a rider across a gully, revealing the horse’s uncanny judgment.
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Thurlow Weed
B McCartoy
Europe
Mr. Weed
Marriet
Hugdes
New York
Ming
John Baptin Purchell
Cinc
Queenstown
Publi
Daniel Connell
United States of America
O'Connell
America
McCarthy
Walter
Astor Inn
Broadway Street
New York City
Astor
Bure
United States
Artor House
New York Customs House
Wopyright
Edwards
Blaine's Salary Raise Shaped a Political Path
A Maine anecdote tells how James G. Blaine declined a higher salary to stay in Maine, then moved to Augusta to enter politics. The tale, recounted by former Maine leaders, suggests a different fate if Blaine had stayed with the Portland Advertiser rather than pursuing legislative advancement.
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Portland Advertiser
James G. Blaine
Maine
Portland
Hannibal Wamblin
Lincoln
Hamblin
Diaine
The
Blaine
Kennebec Journal
Firal
Laine
Advertiser
Plaine
Air
Dlaine
Augusta
Lhe
Aniary
Bos‘don
New York
Kk. J. Edwards
Two Weeks at Sea Shore Brings Proposals
One girl asks about a return from a two weeks' sea shore visit where the other girl says she had several proposals. The first asks why she did not accept him the first time.
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Wes
Tat Breach of Promise Case Defenders Cheerful
In a breach of promise case the defender remains cheerful and gains attention. Miss Cayenne notes that his current position draws more notice than he would as a bridegroom.
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Miss Cayenne
Themerica NN Home Fr Radford Design Advice
Editor William A. Radford explains home site choice and design importance. He urges choosing rough, wooded, slightly hilly plots for long term beauty and lower future costs, describes shingles laid in varied patterns, and outlines a comfortable four-room plan with a central hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bath, estimated at $4,000 including plumbing, lighting, and heating.
Keep Wife as Sweetheart in Rustic Cobblestone Living
Advice-era guide extols maintaining marital affection with ritualized gestures. It promotes cobblestone architecture and rustic living, then pivots to a dated domestic routine proposing candy, compliments, theater plans, and indulgent allowances to keep a wife content and loyal. The text cites Charles Cattell Loomis.
Method in Her Madness and the Vows of a Shaky Marriage
Dialogue shows a tense exchange about blame for drinking and smoking. A husband accuses his wife of causing his habits, and she notes her own improved finances after giving up drinking, while he claims no gain. The fragment hints at marital strain and shifting power.
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Hall, Iowa
C. M. Sawyer
AINE
Tory
Uirleigh
Swasey
Nizard
New York Commission
Mr. Hess
E. J. Edwards
Weed and the
Two McCarthys
Dublin
Williar Wirt
Aston Burr
Roscoe Conkling
Ireland
Omca
Walt
Queenatown and Bogel
Themerica
FR. Radford
William A. Radford
Fifth Ave
Chicano, NL
Bustregs
Ikea
Darby and
Joan
Charles Cattell Loonig
Pelneater
Hever
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