Postponed sale mocks campaign stunts in Missouri
A humorous protest sale listing at the capital in Washington D C includes odd items like an elephant and a financial panic with a political twist. The notice jokes about party relics, bidders, and eventual possession date of March 4th 1909.
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J. Brown
Howell County
Asiesouri
G. O. BP
Sam
Washington
D. C
Willeba
Rowst Crow
Young Men's Republican Club
Gompers and labor vote in the 1932 political wilderness
The piece notes labor’s wary stance on Gomper s influence and the labor vote s reluctance to back risky questions. It argues the predicted landslide by Chalyum Mack failed to align with Democratic strategy and predicts renewed political maneuvering in 1932 as rival figures seek to leverage past promises and voter alignment.
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Gomperg
Labor
Gompers
Moses
Mr. Gompers
Chaly Nun Mack
Farmers and Nations Bread Bill in Conservation Efforts
The National Conservation Commission’s land section rapidly progresses toward completing its share of the natural resources anniversary work. It investigates current land use, with data indicating whether farm sizes grow and soil per acre trends, crucial for future population pressures and farm fertility. The article notes warnings by James J. Hill on soil conservation and projected national bread needs, urging expanded agricultural use and better farming methods to avert a looming $664 million deficit.
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National Conservation Cammission
United States
James J. Him
White House
Conservation Commission
Farmers National Congress
Madison
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
National Conservation Commission
Wilbur Wright Honored by Aero Club Banquet in Paris
Paris officials and scientists join to honor American aeroplanist Wilbur Wright. He is to receive a medal for his aviation breakthroughs after successful flights at Le Mans. The ceremony is hosted by the Aero Club of France, with Wright in attendance. Whitney Bros. concert follows at First Ladies’ Use Beach’s West, Soap Congregational church.
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Paris
Aero Club of France
Wilbur’ Wright
le Mans
Wright
Whitney Bros
Ladien
Difference in Wardrobes of Little Miss Millionaire and Little Miss Nobody
The article contrasts two newborns to show how surroundings shape dress. It cites wardrobes totaling $860 for Little Miss Millionaire and $8.40 for Little Miss Nobody, noting lavish bibs, coats, chiffon linings, and even ermine furs, yet both appear as simply a sweet baby in white.
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Little
This Date in History November 6 through 1906
A compact chronology of events on November 6 across years. Notable births and deaths include Thomas Parr’s long life and Gen Butler’s 1814 Erie action, Burnside’s 1862 command change, and Longworth’s 1863 birth. It also notes 1875 Bland’s free silver bill, 1900 Cuban constitutional congress, and 1906 bank wreckers Stenaland and Hering.
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Thomas Parr
London
Amertca
Portsmouth
N. A
Port Erie
Benjamin F. Butlertorn
Deerfisid
N. H
Washington, D. C
Burnside
Gen
McCleNend
Army of the Potomac
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Richard P. Bland
Missouri
Havana
Stenaland and Hering
Chicago
Debs Biography and Reflections From a Turbulent Era
The article traces Eugene V. Debs born in Terre Haute on November 6 1855. It outlines his early work as a locomotive fireman city clerk and union leadership including the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the American Railway Union and notes his presidential campaigns with the Socialist Party and a Norfolk court contempt episode. It adds a quoted exchange from John Henry Pater about marriage and gender roles reflecting opinions of the era.
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Eugene Victor Debs
Socialist Party
United States
Terre Haute
Ynd
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Indiana
American Railiway Union
Debs
Jal
Heram
National Council of the Social Democracy
Joe Cannon Fights Fight and Prevails Against Enemies
The Speaker of the House endured a fierce opposition campaign and defeated the combined forces against him in a historic confrontation. Cannon’s stamina and political skill carried him through the struggle, securing his position amid mounting pressure.
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Angle Joe Cannon
BooT: BE GOSTA WEDDING
New York on Madison Avenue witnessed the wedding of Oren Hoot manager of the Metropolitan Street Railroad and Ada de Acosta daughter of Mrs Ricardo da Acosta. The ceremony was intimate with about 150 friends and no display. Best man was Mr De Ram.
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New York
Oren Hoot
Metropolitan Street Railroad System
Oren Root
Hamilton College
Root
Ada de Acosta
Ricardo da Acosta
Philip Lydig
Madison Avenue
Mr. de Ram
Mr. Root
Gunness Murder Case for Trial
Ray Lamphere, described as Mrs Bella Gunness right hand man, faces murder charges in the Gunness case. He is accused of complicity in the killings of Mrs Gunness, her three children, and other victims including Andrew Helgelin, who vanished after sending money to the Gunness farm. The trial focus centers on Helgelin's murder as the strongest case. The case unfolds amid the destruction of the Gunness house and farm, with Lamphere long employed there and his guilt debated by officials and observers. Also noted is Guy Fawkes Day celebrations in London.
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Laporte
Ind
Gunness
Gonn
Ray Lamphere
Belly
Lamphere
Jana
Helgeein
Helgelain
Jis
Helgelein
Albert Helgelein
Lanud
Aberdeen
S. C
Lamphera
Lamphers
Guy Fawkes
London
BuRpowder
England
Fawkes
House of Commons
James
Gold Bearing Carpet From San Francisco Mint
A Treasury requisition to replace a worn carpet reveals the rug is literally filled with gold dust. Officials expect 4000 to 5000 dollars worth of gold recovered from the ashes, with particles captured from scraps, sweeps, and burned clothing.
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Tressury Department
Warhington
San Francisco
Treasury
Fles
Seor
Marked for the Reaper Emollient Kidney Cure Promises
Three years ago Mrs L Herkes of 819 Kirkham Street Oakl and Cal sought help for a thirteen year old daughter with kidney disease described as incurable. The article claims an emollient kidney inflammation remedy by Fulton cures the girl in eleven weeks and promotes Pulton's Renal Compound with Wan gler Bros as local agents.
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L. Herkes
Kirkham Street
Oaklland
Cal
Nak
Pulton
Sohn J. Fulton CO
Oakland
Wangler
Hummocks Proposed to Curb Reckless Driving at Crossings
Long Island officials and transportation leaders propose concrete hummocks built beside grade crossings to slow speeders. A conference including Alfred J. Eno Ralph Peters and John L. Webb backed the plan as practical, noting 429 crossings and the impracticality of watchmen at each site. Experimental hummocks may be tested after funding arrangements are settled.
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Long Island
Alfred J
Long Island League
Ralph Peters
Long Island Railroad
A. R. Pardington
Long Island Hotel Parkway
John L. Webb
Committee of Safety
Long Ysland Automobic Club
Babylon
Peters
Eno
Monument Dedication At Fort Massac Noted In Metropolis
A mass dedication of a monument at Fort Massac occurred with a large crowd in Metropolis Illinois. The ceremony honored the fort's history and featured Beatrice Chouteau Turner, related to George Rogers Clark, among others.
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Metropolis, DL
Fort Massac
Mlinois
Daughters of the American Revolution
Beatrice Chouteau Turner
George Rogers Clark
Spain
Northwest Territory
Spenieb Salglars
Geo
George
Rogers Clark
Tennessee D A F B Meet Opens Delegates Attend Conference
Delegates from thirteen chapters of the Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution gather in Konxville for the biennial conference chaired by state regent Mrs. W. G. Spencer. Mayor Brooks welcomes the visitors as Mrs. Frazier responds on their behalf. The event spans two days.
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Konxvile
Tennessee Daughters of the American Revolution
W. G. Spencer
Brooks
Frazier
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