Rail leaders side with Wilson as Hughes loses ground
Erie president Underwood and Union Pacific head Lovett back re election of President Wilson. Hughes fails to find a winning issue as railroad power backs Wilson, sparking doubts of a Hughes stampede three weeks before the election. Despair grows as candidates seek a solid issue and find none.
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D. Underwood
Erie Railroad
R. S. Lovett
Union Pacific
Wilson
Mr. Hughes
House of Cards
Hughes
Congress
Joe Cannon
la Follette
Referendum Bill No 7 Would Enshrine Utility Monopoly
The proposed Referendum No 7 or certificate of necessity bill seeks to bar new public or private utilities, forcing reliance on existing plans and municipal ownership. It requires a state public service commission finding that current providers lack adequate service before approving any new company or extension.
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Senate
Puget Sound Traction, Light Co
Public Service Commission
Ote
Chicago clothiers curb hours with pay intact
The piece notes Chicago wholesale clothiers cutting hours for 20 000 workers without wage cuts, while a wage rise for 60 000 workers is mentioned. It links these shifts to eight hour day sentiment and a $5 000 000 payroll increase, framing the president's actions as a catalyst and criticizing bankers and political forces.
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Chicago
United States
Senatore
Hughes
What Will Hughes Do What They Ask About Hughes Record
The piece questions what actions the candidate Hughes would take on major issues. It argues voters lack clear answers and note his inconsistent positions since taking office as governor of New York.
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Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Iron Promises Tough Strength Like a Boy at Fifty
A New York feature touts trans-naxated iron as a miracle energizer. It claims renewed vigor, better health, and doubled endurance for many with just iron supplements. The piece cites Dr Bauer and K Sauer, notes safe, well-known iron forms, and offers a money-back challenge via Owl Drug and others.
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New York
Tron
K. Sauer
W. D
Bauer
Owl Drug Co
Bartell Drug Co
Swift's Pharmacy
For Sale Local Hen Potatoes and Produce
A short classifieds item notes sale of a few good hens laying, plus new potatoes corn and cabbage from Bloomington. The line hints at rural market offerings and family farm goods.
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Bloomington
Georgia prisoner seeks pardon from daughter plea
Edna Perkins Godbee, lifelong inmate in Atlanta serving a life term for the 1913 double murder of Judge Walter Godbee and his wife, is urged toward pardon by her daughter Mrs. Charles B. Griner. Griner requests release as a birthday gift arguing illness and asks to relocate to Kansas City.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Edna Perkins Godbee
Charles B. Griner
Kansas City
A New England Farmer Takes On a Bentford Farm
The narrator purchases a country estate, hires Hard Cider as a carpenter, renovates rooms, lays a brick veranda, and expands with a veranda and garden. Bert helps load lumber, while the narrator plagues himself with labor and pride in the new skills. A housekeeper is hired and a New York boarder looms, stirring humor and anticipation.
Hope Recedes Then Remedy Found for Piles
Mrs Mary J Jewell of Berrien Springs Michigan nearly gave up after long bowel and liver trouble with piles. She used Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and felt almost immediate relief. She praised the medicine and the accompanying advice booklet. The syrup is a mild laxative blend with pepsin and is sold for fifty cents. A free trial bottle and physician contact are provided by Dr W B Caldwell Middleton Illinois.
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Mary J. Jewell
Berrien Springs
Mich
Dr. Caldwell
Mra. Jewell
Dr. Caldwells
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Monticello
Ilinois
Judge Root praised for integrity despite criticism
Letters from 1897 advocate Milo A. Root for the Washington Supreme Court seat. Editors, lawyers, and a citizen wife defend his honesty, noting his eight years at the King County bar and prior tenure as a judge. They urge voters to give him another chance and to elect him.
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the Star
Milo A. Root
Olympia
Seattle
Root
Supreme Court of
State of Washington
King County
Supreme Court
Edward Brady
Ian
Accu
Judge Root
L. Foster
W. Harrison &J
Milo A Reot
J. Tom Reeder
Deserves New Chance for Judges to Rehabilitate
A Star editorial argues judges deserve renewed chances to reform after mistakes, likening them to other public officials. It questions why judicial office would be treated more sacred than mayors or council members and cites potential circumstances for forgiveness.
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the Star
Press Club to Present Annual Showtime Evening
The Seattle Press club holds its annual entertainment next Friday night in the club auditorium. Northwest musicians John M. Spargur Mrs MacDonald Fahey and J P D A Tripp will perform musical numbers. Dancing follows and each guest will receive a copy of the club magazine Periscope.
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Seattle Press Club
Press Club
John M. Spargur
MacDonald Fahey
J. PD. A. Tripp
Dean's Kidney Pills Touted for Kidney Relief
An advertisement links habitual alcohol and stimulants to kidney weakness and urges use of Dean's Kidney Pills. It cites a Seattle resident, Charles M. Cox, who reports back pain relief after taking the product and recommends a second box for continued benefit.
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Bright
Dean
Seattle
Charles M. Cox
Third Ave, N
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