Roosevelt Addresses a Big Lansing Crowd in 1910 Campaign
Governor Roosevelt spoke to packed crowds in Lansing at a tent and auditorium after a day of eight speeches across Michigan. He urged national currency unity, warned against free silver, and praised hard work, honesty, and courage in governance, ending with remarks in Jackson and brief stops in Eaton Rapids and Hastings.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Roosevelt
Grand Street
Powers’ Theatre
Michigan
Bay City
Hastings
New York
Central Committee
Southbend
Ind
Lansing
Commercial Travellers’ Club
Gov
Maine
California
Kansas City
Naional
Wm. McKinley
John Proctor Clarke
Jackson
Bryan
Eaton Rapids
Charlotte
Civil service reform league urges end to political assessments
New York September 7 The National Civil Service Reform League led by Carl Schurz seeks to stop campaigns from soliciting political assessments from public employees. Democratic chair Jones replies that civil service law will be observed and evasion will be treated as a violation while condemning forced contributions as a grave scandal.
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New York
National Civil Service Reform League
Carl Schurz
League
Democratic National Committees
Jones
Democratic Committee
Political pledge letter from James K. Jones
James K. Jones writes that sentiment may soon prevent such actions and that party supporters will follow the law. He asserts that if his party wins the upcoming campaign, there will be no grounds for complaint over statutes being evaded or violated in any form during governance.
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James K. Jones
Prohibitionist John M. Fisher Nominated for Governor
John M. Fisher of this town, a leading Prohibitionist and jeweler, was nominated for Governor. He declared he would spend 50000 to defeat the Republican party, the liquor interests his target, and urged hustling over words in politics. He has long backed Prohibition causes and helped name Henry Metcalf for Vice President.
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Attleboro
John M. Fisher
Republican Party
Fisher
Trade improving developments of the week favoring general business
Bradstreets notes this week upturn in trade across the west south and Pacific coast with stronger consumer demand in the east. Cotton corn and wheat yields rise while iron and steel demand improves. bank clearings rise 1.8 percent from last week though year over year declines.
Cockran to Campaign for Bryan at Chicago Headquarters
National Committeeman Richardson met with former secretary of the treasury J G Carlisle for an hour in Bryan New York. Richardson announced Rourke Cockran will stump for Bryan under the speakers bureau at the Chicago headquarters. Former Senator Arthur P Gorman of Maryland arrived to assist at the eastern branch of the Democratic campaign committee.
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New York
Richardson
McKinley Backed by Ex Confederate Dem Visitor
New York Sept 7 Among visitors at Republican national headquarters were Senator Chandler of New Hampshire and F Foote of San Francisco who was introduced as an ex confederate and a Jackson Polk Democrat and who was for McKinley.
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New York
Republican National
Senator Chandler
New Hampshire
F. Foote
San Francisco
McKinley
McKinley to Attend Somerset Wedding of Mabel McKinley
President and Mrs McKinley plan to attend the September 12 wedding of Miss Mabel McKinley and Dr Hermanus Baer in Somerset. Washington and New York gifts flood in, with cabinet members sending presents. The ceremony features Nora Jarvis, Miss Lucy Scull, Matilda Snyder, and Miss Katherine Endsley as bridal party, Wilbur Schell as ring bearer, Rev. Dr. D Parker Morgan officiating, and Lewis Baer as best man with an array of ushers from Philadelphia, New York, and Johnstown.
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Somerset
Nora Jarvis
New York
Lucy Scull
Dr. Baer
Matilda Snyder
McKinley
Katherine Mabel Endsley
H. Sullivan Endsley
Cambria Iron Company
Johnstown
Miss McKinley
Wilbur Schell
Cleryman
D. Parker Morgan
Church of the Heavenly Rest
Lewis Baer
Philadelphia
Dun's Review of Trade Signals Mixed Week Activity
R G Dun and Co weekly review notes limited expansion in eastern markets with only moderate gains in the west and south. Bank clearings fall 24 percent in New York from 1899, 5 percent from 1898, while other cities show a 5.1 percent drop versus 1899 but 16.8 percent rise versus 1898. Key items include an 8 percent tin plate wage advance for 25 000 workers, Borden’s large cloth purchase, and a pending anthracite miners strike decision. Weather aids crops as iron and steel demand grows, with October 1 cited for possible resumption and lakeside and Pacific yards busy for eight months or more.
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New York
Bradstreet
Pacific Coast
New England
Chicago
Memphis
New Orleans
Little Rock
Texas
Pittsburg
Providence
Boston
Europe
London
Liverpool
R. G. Dun & Co
Amalgamated Association
Borden
Fall River
Lakes
Fall River Gas Works Cuts Gas Price
Fall River announces a rate reduction effective Oct 1 lowering gross price from 1.40 to 1.25 per 1000 cubic feet. A 10 cent per thousand discount applies for bills paid before the 15th monthly, with an extra 15 cent discount for usage over 5000 feet. Net local prices become 1.15 and 1.10 per thousand.
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Fall River
Fall River Gas Works Company
Mineola and Genessee Race for Rochester Cup Set
Arrangements made for the first Rochester Cup race between Mineola of Utica and Genessee of Rochester. The event is scheduled for tomorrow with the starting gun at 11 a.m. in Rochester, New York.
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Rochester
N. Y
Mineola
T.ato
Genessee
Outlook Dims As Production Drops And Stocks Rise
The Iron Age reports weekly production fell to 221,778 tons while fur nace stocks grew to 694,218 tons. August saw an 89,877 ton increase in stocks, though demand did not rise significantly until August 15.
Centralville railroad pole dispute ends with vote request
Residents debate pole locations for railroad tracks through Centralville urging extension to Humphrey Street. A committee may press for concessions, with Alderman Badger authorized to pursue every possible measure to secure the extension. Meeting adjourned at 10 20.
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Centralville
Clark M. Langley
Mr. Hyde
Robert Judd
Humphrey Street
Methuen and
Humphrey Streets
Beacon and
Methuen
Humphrey and
Methen
Harrington
Star Chamber
John J. Gaynor
Humphrey
Qua
Alderman Badger
Aldermen
Badger
New England Money Draws Deposits to Philadelphia Banks
A Boston despatch notes nearly 30 million dollars of New England funds now on deposit with Philadelphia banks after Boston Clearing House check charges. Philadelphia solicits accounts across New England, offering 2 percent and rumored 4 to 5 percent profits, amid Boston concerns the move diverts capital. New York bankers doubt long term gains, recalling prior New York check charge effects. They say Philadelphia deposits are unlikely to reflect New York accounts, and no evidence shows 30 million moved from Boston.
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New York
Boston
New England
Philadelphia
Boston Clearing House
Print Cloth Sales Lift Fall River Market
Fall River reports weekly print cloth sales totaling 500000 regulars and 150000 odds. Matthew C. D. Borden of New York bought 33inch 64 by 64’s at 2 1/2 cents, helping local mills and raising demand to 27 1/2 cents for odds. Market remains firm with strong inquiry and expectations for better prices, though some estimate total sales near 400000 is likely too high.
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Fall River
Matthew C. D. Borden
New York
Panic in Cotton Pit Forces Market Turnaround
New York and New Orleans and Liverpool cotton markets opened with a crash. prices fell 25 to 33 points, closing 19 to 25 points lower. A bull panic in Liverpool drove the drop while Manchester spinners voted to close mills due to unrealistically high prices. About 1,000,000 bales traded on the local exchange as traders debated January delivery at 10 cents.
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New York
New Orleans
Liverpool
Manchester
England
Tammany Rooters Gather for Saratoga State Convention
New York reports Tammany managers plan to bring over 1000 members to the Democratic state convention in Saratoga next Tuesday. Three special trains will convey delegates and parlor cars will transport supporters ahead of the opening session. Key figures Croker Murphy McCarren Carroll McLaughlin Campbell and Mayor McGuire travel ahead while Coler eyes the governor bid amid fading support.
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New York
Tammany
Saratoga
Braves
Croker
Murphy
P. H. McCarren
John F. Carroll
Hugh McLaughlin
Kings County
Hill
Frank Campbell
State Committee
McGuire
Coler
Chatham
N. Y
Columbia County Fair
Govenor
Te County
Dowager Empress Seen Carried Amid China Tours
Readers recall the Dowager Empress using her distinctive wheeled platform chair during public appearances as her image travels with her across China. The scene evokes traditional reverence and the enduring media interest in her ceremonial movements.
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China
Harvard News Notes On Local Residents
Mr Chas L Clay and family return from a carriage trip to New Hampshire. Miss Eunice Colburn of Franklin NH visits Mrs H B Royal. Mrs John Sawyer and Misses Julia and Mabel Sawyer of Spencer spend Sabbath at Mr William Shores. Mrs Higgins, ex-resident, visits Mrs Alvarez Lawrence. Mrs Hiscock returns from New Hampshire and Vermont. Ellen Gammage improves and will soon be home. School opens Sept 4, splitting camps for Island families with children. A C E society delegation attends the semi annual C E convention at the Baptist church in Ayer on Labor Day.
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Chas. L. Clay
New Hampshire
Eunice Colburn
Franklin
N. H
H. B. Royal
John Sawyer
Julia
Mabel Sawyer
Spencer
Wm. Shore
Higgins
Alvarez Lawrence
Hiscock
Vermont
Ellen Gammage
C. E. Society
C. E
Ayer
Thankful Lowell Citizen Praises Doan’s Kidney Pills
Mr H Breed of 139 Church street testifies in support of Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for long standing back trouble. He recalls buying them in spring 1898 at Ellingwood Co. for his sister, noting notable relief and endorsing the product’s claims. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
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8. H. Breed
Church Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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Aris
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Schiller Stock CO
Murray and Mack
Ree
Elmer E. Vance
Remont Heatre
Jas. H.walliel
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Sleepy Hollow
Eleanor Meron
Lakeview Park
D. L. Page Co
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