Missouri for Taft and tight 1912 electoral hopes
New York figures show Missouri leaning Taft with a 4,667 plurality and 219 Republican versus 156 Democratic electors if Maryland splits. Governor Hadley leads in Missouri with 17,348 vote margin, while the state legislature tilts to Democrats on joint ballot. urban gains and rural shifts shape the final party balance.
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New York
Electoral College
United States
Maryland
Ma Satyes
Batcond Uy
Land
Missouri
Taft
Bryan
Herbert Hadler
Ren Par Ehead
General Assembly
House
Senate
Feth
Willem L. Stone
Peeing
Sone
Kansas City
Bryan Discusses Defeat In Nebraskan Campaign
William J. Brvrans declares defeat a private matter and says his aim remains to serve the country. He reflects on not pursuing office as his heart would not sit still, stressing the need to act in service beyond political ambition. He urges perseverance for broader work.
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Liveein
Nebr
Wiliam J. Brvrans
Receiver for phone company named in Rock Island trouble
In Rock Island and Moline a teleshere system operator faced bankruptcy with assets listed at 550,020. H. H. Brait, manager, and Lares Wolfe were named joint receivers for the Union Telerkene and Telesrarh company, with branches in Ravenfort and Devensort.
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Rock Island
Ravenfort
Union Telerkene and Telesrarh
Teleshere
Moline
Devensort
Chicaco
H. H. Brait
Ser Menacer
Lares 3
Wolfe
Darengert
Shercliffe Seeks State Fight Over Prisoner Transfer
In a Tennessee report from November, Sheriff Knoxville County notes Frank remains a prisoner in Knox ville. He was reportedly recorm ted yesterday, but may be taken away by authorities from Minnesota. Banner of Leadys protests, while Knoxville police deny expropriation. Shercliffe vows to contest removal to Colorado, but legal funding issues may block counsel.
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Colorado
Sherif
Frank
Knoxville
Shercliffe
Guerney
English Language Supreme Growth Surpasses Rivals in Words
A study notes the English language now has over 250000 acknowledged words far exceeding the combined total of German French Spanish and Italian. The finding highlights English dominance in lexicon size across major languages and underscores ongoing expansion through new terms and borrowings.
Parcel mix up to Mrs Barnhill in Des Moines reported
Fragmentary postmarked notes indicate two packages sent by Sucre were addressed to Mrs Mary Barnhill of Des Moines. A Knoxville verification confirms the parcels were received but not claimed, with confusion over delivery and identification.
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Mary Barnhill
Des Moines
Keroxvile
Tenn
Frank Kercliffe
Adams Express
Knoxville
Sucre
Mary Barnep
Des Solves
Tragic Double Grime in New York Family Tale
A son killed his mother and then died by gas in a New York apartment after a secret marriage revelation. Victims were Mrs Rebecca Veit and her son J Nelson Veit, a Wall Street broker. Miss Anna ee found the bodies, tracing the involve ment to a quarrel over the marriage alleged to have occurred in October 1907.
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New York
Rebecca Veit
J. Nelson Veit
Anna Ee
Eurogse
France
J. Ne
Arimb House
Veit
S. Vest
Hospital for Girls Contagious Disease Detention Hospital
A proposed detention hospital for women to treat contagious diseases may be established in Oakland area. Dr Valenia notes the city lacks facilities for contagious cases among women and suggests repurposing a brick house near the university to serve this need.
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Ulak Town
Valenia
Bs Nual
Oakland Come
Vaonta
Vicor-Vietor Franchise Decision Amid City Dispute
In Victor Iowa a long standing clash over franchise rights exposes a failed utility system and growing public demand for reform. The council weighs a broad contract to restructure services while previous firms face collection and governance challenges.
Jury Secured After Two Day Effort in Parker Slaying Trial
In Newton on November 4 the state’s trial began for the slaying of Frank Parker last June. George Young and Parker’s headman were farmers from Denver, with Eldora defense lawyers C A Carpenter and QO K Myers. Judge W G Clements postponed the term as defense argues the motive behind the murder inquiry and alleged affair claims.
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Newton
Ailer
Lowers
George Young
Frank Parker
Charles Rogers
C. A. Carpenter
QO. K. Myers
Eldora
Parker
Young
Denver
Yore
oceEg
Eg S
Mans ’Auehter
W. G Clements
Mortez
T. Makeber
McKlin
Ard Nes Attecrner
Murder clue and torn dress found near railroad track
Fragmented report says blood near a rail line and a torn dress piece provide evidence of murder. Two brothers and four others are involved in the case while a man named Hamburd M a Suis se-Chares Enelemen is linked to the area. The text suggests a hanging suicide claim as an alternative death.
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Tur Haelium
Alleve
Suisse
Hambure
Stock fogd graft exposed in Story City scam
A chaotic report from Story City details an oiler operation targeting farmers. Cerpock and partner offered feed or mix, taking money from Fred Kokenmeil and others. goods allegedly never arrived, and the pair issued statements to minimize the issue.
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Story City
Philadelphia Lumber Yard Blaze Roars Through City
A major fire in Philadelphia destroyed R.A. and J. Williams lumber yards in the northwest, causing an estimated $750,000 loss. The blaze disrupted rail service on several lines as trains were delayed for hours and a bridge fire warped tracks. Firefighter Harry Wilkinson and his crew faced extreme danger. two horses died and Wilkinson suffered serious burns. The blaze is suspected to be incendiary.
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Philadelphia
R.A
J. Willams
Glenwood
Sedgley Avenues
Cumberland
York and
Twenty-second Streets
Pennsylvania Railroad
Southern and Western
Lne
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Glenwood Avenue
Harry Wilkinson
Witzitsen
Wilkinson
Roosevelt to sail March thirteenth for Africa trip
The Times reports President Roosevelt will leave New York March 13 aboard the Koenig Albert for Naples via Gibraltar arriving March 23. He will be joined by his son Kermit to photograph Africa’s big game, a Smithsonian scholar, and a Navy official. From Naples the party will travel by a German Fast African liner to Mombasa via Suez in about 17 days.
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New York
the Times
Roosevelt
Koenig Albert
Naples
Gibraltar
Kerit
Africa
Smithsonian Institute
Navy Department
Mombasa
Suez
Adep
Incomplete OCR Item on Iowa Car Treatment Plans
Fragmentary text discusses authorities and a hospital setting in Iowa. Mentions possible treatment for a person and dogs and references a past date two years ago. Details unclear due to damaged source.
Kidnapping Foiled as Stranger Seizes Child Near Farm
A caper reported in Calmar ends with a stranger abducting a child, Mrs. Decoreh enticed to ride, the kidnapper driving toward Calmar before releasing the boy to John Kerbel who returned him to his worried mother Mrs. Yarhoed. The episode unsettled the neighborhood and drew police attention.
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Trancer
Kidpanid
Calmar
T. Decoreh
Yarhoed
Tuma
Yerhoed
John Kerbel
Coal Fire Burns in School Basement in Mason County
In Mason County a fire tore through the basement of a city school where about one hundred tons of coal were stored. The blaze began from spent combustion and required a strenuous effort to prevent spread and save the building. Nearby signs indicated the coal fire danger at Grant School. In Davenport Christian W. Bobrt, a known resident, died by carbonic acid poisoning after family tragedy. His wife reportedly died last week.
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Mason Cty
Arfield
Grant Schixo
Davenvert
Christian W. Bobrtaf
Lyke
Servian comes to Ames to study agriculture
Servian youth Joseph Hekimer arrives in Ames from Servia to enroll at Iowa State College and learn agricultural science to teach his people. He missed current term classification and spends time studying in Ames with the group he is assigned to join, while Yekinian shows bright enthusiasm for his new world mission.
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Servian
Ames
Servia Yooung
Joseph Hekimer
Iowa
Iowa State College
Mr. Hekimar
Youns Yekinian
Senate gains GOP edge in wake of Tuesday elections
Washington reports indicate Republicans will hold about two thirds of the Senate after Tuesday's elections with 61 seats in play. Thirteen incumbents and several states shift, including new GOP strength in Kentucky and Vermont, and potential Democrat gains in Indiana and others. House changes also expected with notable shakeups like Hepburn's defeat in Iowa.
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United States
Senate
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
Ataryland
Kentucky
Vermont
Heom
Alison
Towa
Ankeny
Brandegee
Connecticut
Gaser
New Hampshire
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Kern
Idaho
Harkins
Tiviots
Tredge
South Dakota
Long
Kansas
Platt
New York
Smeor
Vian
Stephenson
Wiscon
Georgia
Gary
South Carolina
Gore
Oklahoma
Milton
Overman
North Carolina
Ohio
Indiana
Oregon
Forker
Hemenway
Falkion
Colorado
Soth
Nevada
Teller
Stone
Newlands
Gov
Cummins
Iowa
Hem
Hepburn
Congress
Interstate Commerce Committee
C. B. Landis
Jesse Oversirest
Fire ravages Pembroke business district destroying multiple blocks
A Wednesday blaze in Pembroke Ontario caused about half a million dollars in damage. It started at the National Manufacturing Company's foundry and spread along Main Street to the river bank. The Dickson Freeman Foster Cuvringham blocks the Pem broke Milling four mill the Pembroke Woolen Mill the National Manufacturing foundry Leland Hotel Ottawa Hotel and Quebec and Regional Bank branches burned. No loss of life reported.
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Pembroke
National Manufacturing Company
Dickson
Freeman
Foster
Cuvringham
Pembroke Milling Company
Pembroke Woolen Mill
Foundry
Leland
Ottawa
Quebec
Reral Bank
Sailors’ Sports in Amoy Triumphs and Trophies
American sailors from the ship eleven defeated the Lotico football team by a score of 11 to 9 while a Kentucky baseball nine beat a Louisiana team. Kentucky received the gold cup for baseball, Louisiana earned a silver cup for field sports, and a silver cup commemorated football victory.
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Amoy
China
Kania
Kentucky
Louisiana
Simph
Helpless inmates rescued from burning state asylum
Rome, N Y. Ward building B of the state custodial asylum for feeble minded women burned. About 150 patients were in the building including 26 chained to beds. All the sick and helpless were safely removed. Replacement cost estimated at 700,000 and furnishing at 25,600.
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Rome
N. Y
Big Sherman Fire Destroys Property Worth $240,099
A large blaze swept through Sherman Texas affecting the business district. Verncon is reported destroyed along with about $240,099 in property damage and losses to several establishments. Fire crews battled the flames throughout the day with extensive damage observed across multiple storefronts.
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Sherman
Tex
University president bans hazing with dismissal
Edmund J. James, president of the University of Illinois, told students hazing will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty will be dismissed from the university. The address was delivered Wednesday to the student body.
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Urbanz
Edmund J. James
University of Illinois
Arkansas Railroads Target Three Cent Passenger Rate
Arkansas officials move to force railroads to stop charging a three cent passenger rate. An officially issued order is expected to curb the rate, with heavy penalties possible for noncompliance by the carriers.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Air General
Prince Louis dOr leans Braganza Marries Maria Pia of Bourbon Sicily
In Cannes France on Wednesday Prince Louis dOr leans Braganza wed Princess Maria Pia of Bourbon Sicily in a formal royal ceremony. Officials and noted guests attended this high profile union shaping ties between royal houses.
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Cannes
France
Prince Louis d’Orleans-Braganza
Maria-Pia of
Bourbon-Sicily
Swedish Embezzler Confesses in Bank Theft Case
Warren Pa Israel Janesson a former cashier in Lindersburg Sweden was arrested by a detective at Yankee Bush last Monday and is alleged to have fully confessed admitting he abstracted 127080 kroners from the bank funds.
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Warren
Israel Janesson
Lindersburg
Sweden
Yankee Bush
Wall Collapse Kills Two Men in Mayer Building Debris Fee
While removing debris from the cellar of the Mayer building recently destroyed by fire, a collapsing wall on Wednesday killed two men and injured three others, naming Eric and Pa as current victims in the incident.
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Eric
Mayer
Sue
Western Canada wheat boom tempts American settlers
A reader reports Western Canada prospering for farmers with yields from 20 to 50 bushels per acre. He notes strong profits in Saskatchewan and Alberta, new homestead rules from 1908, and railway land sales rising in value. He cites praise from an editor tour and the strong influx of American settlers, especially around Moose Jaw and Regina.
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Canada
Pincher Crest
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Leslie M. Shaw
New York
United States Treasury
McKinley
Roosevelt
United States
Monticello
Iowa
Western Canada
Ontario
Moose Jaw
Regina
Pampulcta
Ottawa
EL T. Roles
Jackson St_ St. Paul
Mine
W.Y
Colombia's One Iron Foundry in Bogota
The sole iron foundry in Colombia is La Paradera in Bogota. It operates on two small scale native ores, smelting then demelting iron for casting. Interior and coastal deposits exist, with American engineers drilling near the Caribbean coast.
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Colombia
South America
Bogota
la Paradera
Caribbean Sea
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