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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1908
Page
1
A Charles City incident ends in fatality after W. D. Hartson attacked a wood pile while his wife was away. The Herald notes the editorial caution plus a quoted English booklet praising honey as medicine and aid against addiction, boasting its benefits for voice and skin.
Gov Folk carried 75 counties outside of St. Louis and Kansas City with a 26,137 majority, while Senator Stone won only 37 rural counties. Folk held a statewide edge outside the two cities, leading Stone by 10,202 votes beyond Kansas City and St. Louis, though the two cities swung the result against him.
The Chicago Journal notes England forms an Optimists' club to spread cheer amid 1.5 million unemployed and domestic tensions. It warns rulers may seek foreign distraction while English employers grow downcast, and hopes the club promotes world peace through optimism.
The Emporia Independence party state manager E. S. Waterbury boasted of big inroads into the two major parties in Kansas, yet the official tally gives Hisgen and Graves only 60 votes. Hearst newspapers and editors inundated voters, but the result contradicts the advertising push.
A sharp critique notes a large publicity push for the Independence party in Kansas, with 3000 signatures and payments to circulators, yet details show minimal actual votes. Emporia produced zero votes for Waterbury, while Georgia had 81 and Kansas 60, suggesting the campaign as a costly joke that failed to pay.
The article notes events around two o’clock Saturday afternoon with Chinese officials reporting a death twenty four hours later. Palace favorites and Prince Chun are suspected to have arranged matters to secure succession. The Dowager is described as seventy four years old.
Reports describe the emperor’s child rule under the Dowager’s control and suggest possible poisoning or suppression of Western influence. The Empress Dowager dies followed by the emperor, raising succession questions. Pu Yi named emperor by regent Prince Chun, who assumes de facto rule. Chinese troops remain ready to quell any revolt as great powers watch carefully.
The shooting of Francis J Henry, a San Francisco government attorney prosecuting Ruef, stirred fears of city bosses and grafters. Henry is expected to recover as the trial continues with other lawyers stepping in. Rudolph Spreckles is praised for funding the prosecution amid widespread corruption.
William Jennings Bryan declares he will not abandon his long running fight for reform over party politics. He defends his record as a force for good since his first presidential nomination despite accusations of shifting principles.
Dr Pierce's medicines claim alcohol free formulas using native forest roots and glycerine. The Golden Medical Discovery is touted as a blood purifier stomach tonic and bowel regulator aiding catarrhal head and throat issues and weak lungs with persistent coughs. Full benefits require patient use and a thorough trial rather than miracles.
A Woman's National Daily tribute lauds Mr Bryan for courageous shifts from wrong causes, constructive policy, and reform leadership. It credits his private citizenship with greater impact than presidency, noting his push for new laws, steady progress, and the nation’s gratitude.
An advertisement promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as unequaled for weak backs back ache bladder inflammation and rheumatic pains. It notes antiseptic qualities and lists Lang erak s Drug Store as the seller with price details shown as 45 8.
Texas Panhandle travel ad invites readers to Dalhart and Ware in Dalham and Hardy Counties on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays monthly. Mentions a special car leaving Union Station over the Great Western at 9 30 p m. Offers free berths and fare refunds to buyers.
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