Transoceanic affairs and military plans flash across reports
Washington reports brief notes on Spain seeking to ban new religious establishments and an Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry into railroad rate hikes sent to railroads. John E. Gilman heads a G A R inquiry formed after Atlantic City charges. Capt Robert E Peary returns to active duty in the navy after Arctic service. Justice Department cases for naval yards contracts loom. An aerial squadron plan is advanced with Major General Leonard Wood stating twenty aircraft may be bought for the army. Brig. Gen. James Allen urges immediate purchase.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Trunk Line
trans-Missouri
Illinois
John E. Gilman
Grand Army of the Republic
John McElroy
Naval Bureau of Yards
Leonard ‘Wood
Army
James Allen
Signal Corps
Wood
Expulsion of Jesuits in Portugal And Other Global Dispatches
A broad set of brief items reports the expulsion of fifty Jesuits from Portugal as the last of the religious orders. Honolulu records its first yellow fever case aboard the Japanese liner Hong Kong Maru which arrived October 30 from Manzanillo. A Catalonia general strike is declared and may spread through Spain in a week. New York's Explorer’s Club is notified of a Japanese South Pole expedition departing Tokyo November 15, using a 200 ton sail and motor vessel lasting about three years. A separate note mentions opposition to trades unionism and a proposed new law.
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Portugal
Honolulu
Manzanillo
Mexico
Peris Petit Journal
Cerbere
Catalonia
Spain
Explorer's Club
New York
South Pole
Tokio
Multiple 19th century political notices and incidents mixed
A fragmented chronicle reports election chatter, regional political figures, a fatal murder in Norfolk, a bank merger in Porto Rico, a Portugal recognition push, a tidal disaster near Nome, a nurse of infantile paralysis cases, and various legal penalties and civic actions.
Election of Aldrich Hitchcock to Senate Sparks GOP Ticket
A fragment indicates support for Aldrich Hitchcock for the Senate and broader backing of a Republican slate. The line suggests enthusiasm for elevating a coordinated ticket across the party.
Aldrich Ahead in Nebraska Senate Race and Lincoln Results
Official returns indicate Chester A. Aldrich will win the Nebraska senate race over James A. Dahlman, with the margin to be decided by uncounted districts. In Lincoln, Aldrich's lead is now considered certain, pending final district tallies.
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Lincoln
Chester A. Aldrich
James A. Dahlman
Will Hayward Concedes Maguire Victory In Lancaster County
Will Hayward concedes defeat as Maguire carries Lancaster county by four to five hundred votes. Hayward expresses disappointment and notes extensive campaign efforts after the primary.
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Will Hayward
Latta Wins District Triumph in Nebraska Vote
Congressmen Latta elected in district encompassing Colfax Stanton Madison Cuming Knox Pierce Cedar and Platte counties. Latta campaign manager Dan Stephens cites a district majority near 3600 as conservative. Latta leads Sutherland by 1200 to 2000 with Nortis carrying most counties.
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Fremont
Latta
Premont
Colfax
Stanton
Madison
Cuming
Knox
Cofige
Cedar
Platte
Dan V. Stephens
Sutherland
Nortis
Democratic Victory Foreseen by D N C C Chairman
Comment by Chairman Lloyd of the Democratic National Congressional Committee says early indications show a Democratic majority of about thirty five seats in Congress. He notes pre election estimates were roughly correct and calls the Republican tariff failure a major rebuke as high costs of protected manufactured goods raise living costs.
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Lloyd
James T. . Iloyd
Democratic ~ National
Congressional Committee
Congress
Republican Party
Hitchcock Wins Senate Seat By Big Margin In 53 Counties
Preliminary returns show Hitchcock defeating Burkett by 9 244 votes in 53 counties with 61 188 to 51 944. The Democratic lead over Burnett averages 174 votes per county and may rise to 15 000 or more with Douglas county results. Bowling Green Champ Clark predicts a solid Democratic majority in the next House.
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Burkett
Hitchcock
Give
Burnett
Douglas County
Bowling Green
Champ Clark
House of Representatives
Mr. Clark
New York Governor-Elect Dix Noted Relative
A fragmented note indicates New York governor-elect John Alden Dix is a nephew of a notable figure. The garbled text mentions 1861s and a stirring line, but the precise connection remains unclear. No clear event or date is established.
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New York
Johp Alden Dix
Ohio returns show Harmon's lead in race for governor
Early returns indicate Harmon's large margin over Harding in Ohio and a likely Democratic victory for governor in 1911. Republicans lead in many wet sections and a Republican majority in the legislature appears probable.
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Harmon
Harding
Ohio
Governor Race Leads in 333 Precincts Outside Major Counties
In 333 precincts outside Douglas Lancaster and Custer counties the governor vote shows Aldrich 27639, Dahlman 21348 with Aldrich leading by 2.25 percent. Compared with 1508 governor results Aldrich gains 22 votes. 1908 precincts had Sheldon 26677 Shallenberger 27769 with Shallenberger ahead by 1092. Congressional results imply Democrats hold a twenty nine seat majority in the next house with 225 Democrats and 164 or 165 Republicans.
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Douglas
Lancaster
Custer
Aldrich
Dahlman
Sheldon
Shallenberger
Chicago
Congress
Fire Devastates State University Fourth Floor
A major blaze on the fourth floor of Medianic Arts hall at State University caused extensive damage with losses estimated above 36000 for structure and equipment and up to 38000 for books and instruments. The fire started near an air shaft likely from a short circuit and was contained after an hour with snow hindered spread. The university lacks insurance, leaving individuals to bear most losses as restoration and refitting are planned.
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State University
Wmerning
Co. W. M
Poynter
Chowins
Dean Richards
Ing College
Moeds
Dean's Kidney Pills Promise Relief From Kidney Trouble
A testimonial from a user cured by Dean's Kidney Pills after ineffectual oral treatments. The ad claims immediate relief and five years of freedom from kidney trouble. Sold by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo New York at 50 cents a box.
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Hespicse
Dean
Dean’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Easy Marks in Town Ride Outsiders
Uncle Silas Geehaw boasted of simple marks in the city week, insisting rubes are easy targets. Daddy Squash neck pressed him about fake goods, and Silas claimed he once saw a man push artificial ice as real, catching buyers with a wagonside sign.
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Silas
What the Editor Has to Stand
Indignant caller says the paper mischarges a resident with enter ing his house as the alleged diamond editor insists no alleged diamonds were on his premises, only genuine ones.
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I. C
Boston Evening Transcript
Unfraternal remark on hog slaughter for market
A Chicago girl voices cruelty concerns over slaughtering pigs for market. Miss Cayenne counters that high meat prices charged by packers justify the practice, framing the issue as unfraternal yet economically driven.
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Chicago
Miss Cayenne
Marine Eye Remedy for Red Weary Watery Eyes
Marine Eye Remedy offers a remedy for red weak weary and watery eyes with granulated eyelids. The Chicago Eye Remedy Co advertises free advice by mail. Considered as a general health ad from a historical newspaper.
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Marine Eye Remedy
Marine
Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Audience Keeps Quiet After Chilly Stage Moment
Foote hints several dozen “bad eggs” among crowd last night but none were tossed. Miss Sue notes the author refused to reveal himself, leaving spectators puzzled by the stunt.
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Foote
Sue Brette
Water as Cure All Advice in Old Health Column
An old health note urges drinking water as nature’s medicine to prevent kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. It promotes plain vegetable meals, warns against medicines, and explains how kidneys filter blood while neutralizing urine and reducing stomach irritation.
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Vernor
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Ontario Wheel Company Works
Sre
Taft
Charles Hummer Burch
Richmond
Staten Island
John J. Smythe
Norfolk
Smythe
George Rasmussen
Ciy
Iowa
Solomon
Norton Ee
Nome
Isturbance
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Ranetea
Asbury
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THE
Senate
Chester H. Aldrich
Can Pepal
Meabi
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Jomn A. Maguirg
George W. Norris
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Elmer J. Burkett
United States Senate
At State University
J. Cheney
Toledo
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