One Vote and Its Power Across American History
A reflective column traces how single votes altered elections from Massachusetts 1839 to Rhode Island 1811 and beyond. It cites notable moments including Everett, Morton, Dallas, and the 1801 Jefferson Burr scenario, illustrating voting impact and civic responsibility.
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Massachusetts
Marcus Morton
Edward Everett
Everett
John Bell
Tom Corwin
United States
Ohio
Rhode Island
General Assembly
England
Senate
Jackson
New Orleans
George M. Dallas
Jefferson
Burr
House of Representatives
Aaron Burr
Thomas Jefferson
Roderick Corwin
The
New York Tribune
Homes Without Father's Shield Endanger Youth
The Wheeling Telegraph quotes a Chicago schools official stating many tenement children and reformatories come from divorced homes missing steady home guardianship. It warns the state body politic suffers when youth lack stable parental guidance, regardless of wealth, shaping future citizens.
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Superintendent of Public Schools of
Chicago
Wheeling Telegraph
Death of Rev. J. G. Lemen Is Felt at Council Bluffs Orphanage
The Christian Home Orphanage of Council Bluffs Iowa reports the death of founder and long time manager Rev J G Lemen on October 26 1904. Lemen led the institution for over twenty one years guiding care for 220 orphans and many others in need within the community.
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Christian Home
Council BlaiYs
Iowa
J. G. Lemen
Wuukeld
Swanson
Charlotte Alexander
Omer, Mich
Mary Welcher
Bristow
Town
Margaret Gatewood
Pleasant
Lemen to Lead Nome Home as New Manager
The Home will be carried on by Rev. Lemen's son H. R. Lemen with the same staff, relying on cooperative support from readers. Readers are urged to mail donations to Nf. R. Lemon in Council Bluffs Iowa for the Thanksgiving offering and to contribute food, clothing, and supplies for the orphans.
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Nf. R. Lemon
Council Bluff
Iowa
HW. R. Lemen
Christian Home
County Bluffs
Wanted Travel Agent for Firm with $4 250 000 Capital
Vacancy for a lady or gentleman to travel for a firm with capital of $4,250,000. Salary $1,072 yearly plus expenses. Address with stamp to Joseph A. Alexander of Pella Iowa. Also an ad endorsing SHAL OF MINNESOTA flour at Cole's seed store and a humorous exchange about punctuated tire and punctuation.
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Joseph A. Alexander
Pella
Iowa
Minnesota
Cole’s Seed Store
Cole’s
Growth of Divorce Evil Mirrors National Trends
The piece cites a West Virginia clerk noting widespread unhappiness in homes and reports Chicago granting 140 divorces in one day. It contrasts 3,763 divorces to 28,005 marriages in Indians last year and claims only South Carolina bans divorce, warning lax and uneven laws erode the republic’s social fabric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Chicago
South Carolina
Union
Republic
Rock Island Ticket Agent Advertises Sleeper Reservations
For sleeping car reservations tickets and time tables contact any Rock Island Ticket Agent. This notice urges travelers to plan ahead and use official agents for booking, with agents available in local stations and city offices offering schedules and fare information.
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Rock Island
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Chronicle
Express
Bane
Bro. Express
Jack
Gibson
Wormhoudt’s Furniture Store
Es Spenuay
Swanson Kheuru Vay
Adi Rea
Rmabe Mark
Swanson Rheumatic. Cure CO
Lake Street
Jardinere
Wagner
Estey
Liszt
Rubinstein
Estey Organ Co
Brattleboro, VI
Rock Islandas
St. Louis
Memphis
Peoria
St. Joscpi
Kansas
Omoaha
Denver
Colorado
Ft. Fort Worth
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Eldonando
Oskaloosa
L. M. Allen
Missouri River
E. W. Thompson
Officers
Street Commission
DS Huber
Wm. M Kruger
C Kuypes
G Maasdam
John Carson
J. Thomassen
Wm Schreiner
Rbyesburger
van der Sluis
C. van Houwelingen
D van Zante
Ae M.C. Slob
A van der Meide
Veenstra
K& van Disseldorp
H. Rietveld
H. Kuyper
C.N. Cole
W. 2. Farmer
HOARD
E. M. Cole
H. J. Vanden- Berg
W. M. Kruger
Abraham VerPloegh
L. A. Garrison
C. A. Hawley
H. J. Vanden Berg
W. A. Young
Castle Hall
Wel Eh WM
Kruger
C.C. H
Vandenberg
F. Pella Lodge
Opera House
T, Vander Myden
Kimmell
R. M. Pahaska Tribe
Brothers Welcomie
W M. Gregory
Sadie
Claude
Porter
Rathbone
Theis
Tocapie No
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A. P. DE Reus
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Opera Block
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Franklin Streets
Io Moon
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T. Kaldenburg
Pres
C. C. Welch
Sec'y
M. E. Church
W. S. Riddle
T. J. Edemond
Epworth League
W. J. Fowler
D.C. Smith
Baptist Church
G. C. Peck
Eeere - Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
Kirst Reformed Church
Schoollico P
Second Christian Reformed Church
R. Vanper Kzirt
Tump Reformer
Ciuren
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First Christian
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