Democrats win big in municipal elections and fusion gains
The article notes large fusion victories in New York City reforms with the anti Tam many coalition taking control of key posts and the board of aldermen, while county offices tilt toward fusion in district attorney, city clerk, and register. It cites Democratic wins in several cities and liquor issues shaping the campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Gaynor
Mer
Board of Aldermen
Tammmany
Board of Estimates
Murphy
Ind
Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
Evansville
What Makes the Boys Smile A Five Dollar Suit
A light feature highlighting affordable attire for boys, noting a five dollar suit from Joyce Pruit Co and its appeal for parents seeking budget options. The piece underscores value shopping and local merchant promotions in a small town context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Pruit CO
France's Steinheil Murder Trial Captivates Paris
In Paris on November 3 the Mme Adolphe Steinheil case opened with fascination unseen since the Humbert trial. She stands trial for murder of her mother in law and plots to rid herself of her husband to wed Maurice eel, a wealthy merchant. Public interest soars as jury selection fills a court with limited seating and onlookers queued overnight.
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France
Steinheil
Paris
Frederick
Therese Humbert
Mme
Adolphe Steinheil
Maurice Eel
Advance Ticket Sale for Apollo Club Artist Course
Advance sale announced for Apollo Club artist course this Friday at P V Drug Store osti. Details urge early purchase to secure seating and note venue location.
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Apollo Club
P. V
Osti
Des Moines Street Car Crash Injures 68
A heavily laden street car on the University line jumped the track at the foot of the Nineteenth street hill. Sixty eight people were hurt, many seriously, as the car turned over and passengers were scattered. Injured include Elbert Warren, captain of Drake University football team.
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Des Moines
Iowa
University Line
Nineteenth Street
Elbert Warren
Drake University
Novelty Trimmings Showcase by Miss M. C. Flemings
A feature on new decorative items titled gold grapes and gold roses presented by Miss M. C. Flemings. The piece highlights the novelty trimmings and their fashionable appeal in the current market.
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M. C. Flemings
San Francisco Vote Produces Union Labor Victory in City
San Francisco voters chose P. H. McCarthy union labor candidate for mayor by about 8,000 over Francis J. Heney. Fickert led Heney for district attorney by roughly 13,000 as Heney retires amid graft-fighter fame. McCarthy pledged to vindicate union labor and run a strong city administration. Heney said the public will reward his efforts in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
Francis J. Heney
Charles M. Fickert
Heney
P. H. McCarthy
McCarthy
Maryland
Baltimore
Parsons and Lawrence Real Estate Insurance Ad Prospect
Parson s and Lawrence advertise real estate and fire insurance services at 216 North Main. They urge readers to insure property with fire coverage and promote Kansas City Life policies including total disability and double pay on death by accident. They claim expertise with the slogan Invest Investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main
Parsons & Lawrence Real Estate
Kansas City Life Insurance CO
Parsons
Pennsylvania Republicans Sweep State Elections
Reform lost in Pennsylvania as Philadelphia backed Republicans who won the entire county ticket by over 43,000 and a state ticket gain near 150,000. Voters defeated a constitution aimed at disfranchising Black citizens while Democrats claimed the legislature would secure Senator Raynor’s reelection.
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Raynor
Reform
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Supreme Court
Pellagra Conference Opens to Probe Mysterious Disease
Columbus South Dakota November 3 experts from this country and abroad gathered for a National Pellagra Conference to shed light on the puzzling illness. They aim to determine its cause and best treatment methods.
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Columbus
S. D
Wool Market Prices Knocked by Regional Variations
The Wool Market from St. Louis reports unchanged overall prices with territory and western mediums at 24 29, fine mediums at 23 26, and fine at 14 20.
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St. Louis
Mothers Buy Suits At Joyce-Pruitt Co For Sons
A local observation notes that many boys in area schools appear well dressed because their mothers purchase suits at Joyce-Pruitt Co. The piece emphasizes the retailer's influence on student attire and community standards.
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Joyce-Pruit CO
The Wool Markets
St Louis November 2 wool prices quoted for various grades with slight shifts in fine and medium categories.
Increase in Eastbound Freight Rates Implemented
San Francisco news desk reports the American Hawaiian Steamship Company put into effect a rate increase on eastbound freight as of November 1. The move affects shipments likely across intermodal routes and could impact shipping costs for exporters and importers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
American Hawaiian Steamship Company
Taft in Alabama Parade Draws City’s Largest Crowd
President Taft began with breakfast at the Country Club in Birmingham and a noon parade claimed the largest ever seen in the city. In the afternoon he addressed a crowd in Capitol Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Taft
Country Club
Pitol Park
Taft Visits Mississippi and Praises Secretary Dickinson
President Taft arrived in Columbus Mississippi on November 2 and was greeted warmly. He toured Dickinson birthplace and attended a reception at General Stephen D I L residence and spoke at Main Street about Secretary Dickinson and the Panama Canal. Taft praised Jefferson Davis and said Dickinson is one of the nation’s ablest leaders as he seeks closer ties between Mississippi and Washington.
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Taft
Mississippi
Columbus
Miss
Birt
Dickinso
Stephen D
Jeavin Birmingham
Secretar Dickinson
Mississipi
Jackson
Washington
Land
Panama Canal
Liazo
Nmory
Jefferson Davis
Kansas City Stock Market Cattle Receipts Report
The Kansas City stock market reports 14 000 cattle receipts with 100 head from the south among the day’s market data. Traders monitor changes as supply influences early price direction in Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Johnson Defeated In Cleveland Mayor Election
Cleveland reports show Mayor Tom Johnson narrowly defeated for a fourth term by Republican Baehr, with a Republican sweep expected on the new council. Voters cited public weariness over delays in resolving inaction questions as a factor in Johnson’s loss.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Baehr
Johnson
Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Supreme Bench
Douglas County
Lancaster County
Lincoln
Massachusetts
Boston
Mass
Draper
Henry Cabot Lodge
Wanted A Servant Who Can Go Home Nights
Help wanted by Mrs. W. W. Sutton at 105 S. Penn for a servant able to return home each night. Contact 0913 for details.
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W. W. Sutton
S. Penn
Editor’s shave turns into blotched beard loss in washup
Washington report notes a JAP editor’s overbold shave left him lacking full command of English, resulting in an unintended removal of much of his carefully cultivated beard.
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Washington
Market Report Sparse Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices and Receipts
Market steady for cattle with mixed steer and cow ranges and feeder values. Hog receipts at 12 000 with most sales around 7 35 to 7 80. mutton and lamb prices between 3 90 and 5 75 with range notes for wethers yearlings and ewes.
For Rent Office Space in Rear of Building
Ground floor office space available for rent in the rear of our building. Apply Union Trust Co. for details and leasing terms.
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Apply Union Trust CO
Rockefeller Missed Vote On Election Day At Home
John D. Rockefeller spent election day at his Forest Hill home in Cleveland due to Mrs. Rockefeller's illness. He normally votes in New York but stayed home this year.
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Cleveland
Ohio
John D. Rockefeller
Forest Hill
Rockefeller
New York
Japanese editor’s barber shop shave shocks patrons
S Zumoto editor of the Japan Times in Tokio visited a barber shop in the United States. He asked for a conservative shave while a barber trimmed his beard. Loud Japanese profanity flowed, leading to a drastic shaving, shocking onlookers as Zumoto protested.
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S. Zumoto
Japan Times
Tokio
Commercial Association
Zumoto
Zumo'o
Census Bureau seeks special agents for manufacturers and mines data
In Washington on November 3 the Census Bureau Director Durand announced nationwide examinations for special agents. The agents will collect statistics for the next census on manufacturers mines and quarries. Preference is given to applicants with college courses in statistics or economics or experience in accounting in business settings.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Durand
United States
To Try Alleged Forger Fortner in $12,000 Check Case
St Louis November 1 The trial of Marion Dwight Fortner a real estate man accused of forging a $12,000 check is set for today with the defense seeking a continuance Fortner fled to France was arrested in Paris and brought back to this city
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St. Louis
Marion Dwight Fortner
Fortner
France
Paris
Kentucky Gets Right In Statewide Returns
In Kentucky the Democratic party holds a near two thirds majority and can pass measures over the Republican governor. Louisville elected W. O. Head mayor by about 2700 votes. Jackson reports a dynamite blast and shell fire with few injuries as Democrats win key offices. Rhode Island leans Republican as Prothier leads governor race by 11834 votes and the legislature remains unchanged.
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Louisville
Kentucky
W. O. Head
Jackson
D. B. Redwine
J. P. Adams
Lexington
Rhode Island
Providence
R. I
Postmaster General raises registry fee and liability
Washington reports the registry fee for letters and parcels is now ten cents, up from eight, effective today. The increase doubles the maximum indemnity for lost or rifled registered items to $50, with a $25 extra insurance at two cents. Officials say the change aims to make the registry self sustaining and meets public demand for cheap, safe Christmas parcel transmission.
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Washington
Congress
Department
German Flying Society Delays Action on Bleriot Seizure Complaint
Berlin on November 3 reports the German Flying Society began considering a complaint from French aviator Louis Bleriot about the seizure of his airship. Bleriot’s machine was confiscated last September and protests have been filed repeatedly. The society’s slow methods delayed any decision until today.
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Bleriot
Berlin
German Flying Society
English Channel
Sugar Conspiracy Trial Resumes Amid Government Fraud Claims
New York November 1 The trial of Oliver Spitzer and other American Sugar Refining Co employees resumes. They face a joint indictment for conspiracy to defraud the government by false weighing of sugar landed from steamers at the Williamsburg refinery docks from foreign ports.
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New York
Oliver Spitzer
American Sugar Refining Company
Williamburg
Torpedo Boats Sent South for Savannah Carnival
Four torpedo boats named Stringham Dupont Biddle and Shu brick will appear at the Savannah carnival this week. After the event they head to Wilmington N C for the President's visit then proceed to Jacksonville on November 23 before being placed in reserve at Charleston.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
Stringham
Dupont
Biddle
Shubrick
Savannah
Wilmington
N. C
Jacksonville
Charleston
Peary Receives Gold Medal From National Geographic
Washington November 3 Commander Robert E Peary was awarded a gold medal by the National Geographic Society after a unanimous board vote. Scientists reviewed his records and proofs and confirmed the North Pole claim. The society will study Dr Cook’s records next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert E. Peary
National Geographic Society
North Pole
Pole
Cook
American Ambassador Henry White Leaves Paris for Home
Paris reports note the recall of Henry White and Mrs White as they depart for the United States. Washington confirms White will not present his letter and will base in Washington for the winter. The tale ties the move to a prior social invitation incident involving President Taft and White.
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Paris
Henry White
France
White
United States
Mir
Robert Bason
Rhode Island
Washington
America
Taft
Waite
Mr. White
Taft Given Cold Shoulder In Columbus Stop
Columbus Ga November 3. President Taft and his partyAlias limited stop to ten minutes on their route from Birmingham to Macon prompting Columbus officials to refuse official recognition. Mayor Rhodes Browne led opposition saying further appeals would insult city dignity. committee members told to testify to Taft’s pledge of a visit.
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Columbus
Taft
Birmingham
Macon
Board of Trade
Nat
Rhodes Browne
Browne
Washington
Roswell Weather Report for November 3
U. S. Weather Bureau local observation at 6 00 a m Roswell New Mexico reports temperature 73 maximum 73 minimum 33 mean 53 precipitation none wind west at 2 miles per hour weather clear forecast fair tonight and Thursday temperature extremes this date last year 72 26 extremes this date 15 years ago maximum 85 1897 minimum 13 1899
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Roswell
N. M
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