Hiram Johnson Wins California Primary Gubernatorial Fight
Scattered returns show Hiram Johnson progressive Republican elected governor with an overwhelming plurality over Charles F Curry Alden Anderson and Philip Stanton Regular Republicans Theodore Bell led the Democratic ticket Johnson draws strongest support from rural counties while San Francisco favours Curry The statewide return is about 75 percent of normal Congress races hint Johnson allied with Heney in graft prosecutions aids gains Needham unopposed in Sixth district and Hayes Englebright Smith likely to win in several districts with McKinley Kent contest in Second district
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San Francisco
Cal
Hiram Johnson
Charles F. Curry
Alden Anderson
Philip Stanton
Theodore Bell
Johnson
Curry
California
Francis J. Heney
Hayes
Englebright
Smith
Needham
McKinley
Kent
Cannon Says Farewell To Iroquois County Old Settlers
Joseph G Cannon told Iroquois County old settlers this may be his last address to the group. He framed his talk as a pioneer reminiscence and linked Lincoln Grant and Garfield to past protections that spurred growth. He noted graves lie in Indiana and Illinois and that his own will rest in Danville.
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Cissna Park
Joseph G Cannon
Iroquois County
Ilinois
Illinois
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
Iroquois
Indiana
Danville
Rubber dispute could expose tire trade ties in New York suit
May bring to light links between United States Rubber Company and Inter Continental Rubber Company as the Motor Werlock Import Company sues in New York. Senator Bristow accuses Senator Aldrich of steering a tariff rise from 30 to 35 percent ad valorem to benefit himself and associates.
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New York
Motor Wirlock Import Company
United States Rubber Company
The
Manufacturing Trust
Inter-Continental Rubber Company
Producers’ Trust
Bristow
Kansas
Aldrich
Rhode Island
Senate
Washington
Black Hand Letter Threatens Indiana Miner Leader
Indianapolis reports that International President T. L. Lewis of the miners received a black hand letter threatening his life. The missive came from an Illinois town, was in Italian, and bore a cart ridge, a dagger, and a black hand, with Camorra markings evident.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
International
T. L. Lewis
Cannon Declares Candidacy for House Speakership
In Danville Illinois Joseph G Cannon current speaker of the house gave an interview denouncing insurgents and asserting plans to run for the next speakership He also says reports of a contemplated Republican party reorganization originated with insurgents and Democrats.
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Cannon
Danville
Illinois
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
J E Hurley Dies in Germany Santa Fe official
James E. Hurley general manager of the Eastern division of the Santa Fe railway died at Carsbad Germany of heart trouble.
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J. E. Hurley
Germany
Topeka
Kansas
James E. Hurley
Santa Fe Railway
Carsbad
Hear
Democrats Debate Causes of High Cost of Living in Report
Democratic members of the committee on the high cost of living challenge Senator Lodge. They cite tariffs trusts combines and monopolies and the money supply as primary causes. Senator Johnston for the minority argues data is lacking to assign exact fault and questions Lodge’s explanations with refuting statistics.
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High Cost of Living Committee
Tariff
Washington, D. C
Lodge
Senator Johnston
Alabama
Senator Lodge
Catholic Carlists plan August open air protests in Catalonia
The Catholic Carlists of Catalonia announce open air demonstrations across Catalonia on August 28 to defend Holy Religion and the Mother church. Proclamations urge the faithful to come armed to oppose the government, calling for vengeance on incendiaries of convents and violators of nuns and seeking God’s aid to overthrow the impious government.
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Barcelona
Spain
Catalonia
Rome
Mayor Mitchell Prohibits Fight At Fairmount Club
Acting Mayor Mitchell halted a scheduled prize fight at the Fairmount Athletic club. He warned no fights, including preliminaries or so called star bouts, would be allowed in New York while he remains in city hall. He backed the stance with 13 patrol wagons and reserves. The advertised match pitted Bill Lang of Australia against Al Kaufman of California.
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New York
N. Y
Mitchell
Fairmount Athletic Club
Bill Lang
al Kaufman
Indian facts to president Sapulpa Oklahoma report
A special committee investigating Gore charges related to the McMurray Indian land contracts sent a detailed statement to President Taft in Beverly Mass. showing that Indians paid attorneys 3,893,304.54 dollars over 20 years for contingent fees when regular counsel failed to transact. No reason for the submission or intended use was given.
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Sapulpa
Oklahoma
Gore
McMurray
Taft
Beverly
Mass
Belgiums Expo Fire Reopens After Massive Loss
Belgiums 1910 exposition suffered extensive damage in a blaze that destroyed large sections of the fairylike architecture and caused two deaths. Officials say losses will run into millions of francs, but the exposition will reopen in a few days.
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Brussels
Belgium
Biggest hexaplane to try in Frankfurt trials
Berlin reports trials with a 70 foot long hexaplane described as the world’s largest aeroplane. The craft features three propellers and seating for two pilots and four passengers, marking a significant aviation milestone for Germany.
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Berlin
Germany
Frankfort
About the Limit Ad Teaches Bold Telephone Etiquette
A brisk noted ad references a figure named Jack and his habit of calling his office to check if he is in. The snippet reflects promotional energy and a humorous tone about professional accessibility.
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Jack
Resinol Ointment Claims Soothing Eczema Miracle
Mrs. M. F. Clem mer of Sunbury Pa credits Resinol Ointment and Soap with a dramatic three week cure of a baby’s severe eczema after multiple doctors and salves failed. The ad touts quick itch relief for eczema piles pruritus and burns and notes availability in leading drug stores with a free skin care booklet from Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md.
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M. F. Clemmer
Sunbury
Resinva} Chemical Co
Baltimore
Backwoods Vacation Tale Amuses Duluth Millionaire
Jerome McWade recounts a summer visit to a quaint backwoods village and jokes about its residents. He recalls dining with janitor Old Boucher at the village church as lobster with mayonnaise is served, the guest tasting it and declining.
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Jerome
McWade
Duluth
Boucher
Try This This Summer From Coca Cola
Try this this summer and visit a soda fountain or bottle to get Coca Cola to cool you off and relieve fatigue. Send 5c to Coca Cola Co Atlanta Ga for their free booklet The Truth About Coca Cola and 20 stamps for the Coca Cola Baseball Record Book 1910 including Casey at the Bat and league schedules.
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Coca-Cola Co
Atlanta
Coca-Cola
Coca- Cola
Nipped in the Bud Cartoon Quip Cucumber Refusal
A brief Boston Herald cartoon caption shows The Minister declining cucumbers at tea with Little Tommie predicting tummy trouble and Mother's rubs to ease it. The fragment captures a domestic humor moment in a newspaper strip.
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Tommie
Boston Herald
Best Be Nothing. Dr writes he will not present bill now
The physician notes our poor circumstances and declines immediate billing while the artist comments that even worse means would still prevent prompt payment. The exchange captures financial strain and humor in a cramped dialogue.
Print Shows Shakespeare Birth House In Manger Belief
Two English travelers at the Red Horse Inn in Stratford on Avon glimpse a print captioned The House in Which Shakespeare Was Born. One doubts the inscription and jokes that Shakespeare was born in a manger, prompting a waiter to confirm the claim.
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Red Horse Inn
Stratford On Avon
Shakespeare
Success Magazine
Doctor’s Thanksgiving Advice From Harper’s Weekly
A quip from Harper’s Weekly has a doctor telling a husband to remember the wife’s lost voice on Thanksgiving and act accordingly. He jokes about charging $2 for professional services as the punchline lands.
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Little Bingle
Harper's Weekly
Dialogue on gender and marriage from a historical piece
A fragment presents a flirtatious exchange about gender roles with lines where a speaker says she would not marry if she were a man and the response notes that if she were a man she would never marry. The terse dialogue reflects attitudes toward marriage and gender.
Spotless Whites With Red Cross Ball Blue
A vintage grocer ad urges readers to use Red Cross Ball Blue to keep clothes white as snow, selling packages at 5 cents each across all grocers.
The Tightwad Minute: A Frugal Man Sparks Teasing
A man hears friends mock his effort to save money as soon as he starts. The quip reflects social tension around thrift and budgeting in everyday life.
Patent Remedies and Tobacco Ad Quip Roundup
An 19th century advertisement mix touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and teething pain relief, claims wind colic cure, with price at 26 and 4 cents. A slogan favors a compliant wife over a horseless carriage. Lewis' Single Binder cigars promise a rich mellow flavor for men, paired with a warning that overthinking may stop action.
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Golden Gate State
Strong
Motor Block Import Company
Lewis
Miners’ Union
Mayor Mitchell
Mr. Taft
Geaper
Kee
Jim—Gruet
Armour Fertilizer Works
Chicago
Advice
United Shoe Machinery CO
Boston
Daisy Fly Killer
Harold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Tirana
Kansas City
R. V. Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute At
Buffalo
Worth
DispensAry Medica Association
M. D
Rayo
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
Crescent Mig. Co
Seattle
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