November 7 in History Highlights Several Milestones
November 7 marks events from 1492 when Columbus explored the San Salvador river in Cuba to a Cuban massacre of filibusters. It notes 1808 Cuban assembly protests and the death of Chinese statesman Hong Chang in 1901. Astronomical notes mention Mercury visibility before sunrise in Aries.
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Columbia
San Salvador
Cuba
Karl
Hong Chang
Uae
Aries
Mercury
Marion Paved Streets Show City Progress and Neglect
Marion residents note years of progressive street paving and generally good repairs after disruptions. Yet Church Street deteriorates badly from wear and lack of timely resurfacing, risking further decay before winter. City officials threaten action against plumbers and contractors but fall short on repairs, letting pavement decline while funds are directed to other property—a troubling neglect of a main thoroughfare.
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Marion
Qinrion
Cty
Board of Servion
Comeil
Water Works
Wil
Ciiy Ibnlt
Church Street
Chuurch Street
Ome Council
Streets Repair Debate and Council Demand
The council complains that funds used for paving outlying streets could have better served repairing existing streets. It urges a plan to fix Church Street before further damage necessitates a complete resurfacing. It also insists property holders should press council to maintain improvements they funded.
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Church Street
Unbiased Verdicts On Gubernatorial Races In 1908
The article argues Governor Hughes won reelection in New York amid anti gambling and law enforcement stances, while Ohio backed Harmon over Harris. It contends party and moral temperance dynamics shaped votes, noting national forces and money power influenced the TaftBryan contest, leaving readers questioning impartial judgment in the election outcomes.
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Magher
New York
Hurria
Higghes
Wall Street
Hughes
Iughes
Gamblins
Chandler Stauty
Ohio
Harris
Judean Harmon
Hiris
Judson Harmon
Taft Fd
Megan
Public interest shifts after election turmoil and theatrics
The public faces difficulty sorting out key questions from the Hains cane and related affairs as the election ends. Roosevelt’s Senate stance from New York and Bryan from Nebraska shapes expectations, with Roosevelt not as partisan as feared. Red W. Carpenter is retained by Tutt for his appointment, and a barrel sale of New York Greening Baldwin apples at $2.50 per barrel is offered by Chas Turner & Co.
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Dike Abrunai
Roosevelt
United States Senate
New York
Bryan
Nebraka
Roomvelt
Mir
New York State
Chas, Turner & CO
Pretty Eyebrows Remedy From an Old Hair Care Note
A historic care note explains how dry brows from sun dust and salt water can recover. It recommends thorough cleansing with a soft brush and gentle washing, then Vaseline or sweet almond oil to restore oils. It also suggests a downward brow stroke and a quinine Vaseline tonic for thin brows, attributed to Margaret Mixter.
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Margaret Mixter
Scott and Bowne Ad Uses Emulsion Health Claim
A historical ad fragment promotes Scott's Emulsion from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York. The copy mentions renal benefits and a generic health claim, with garbled phrasing suggesting promotional phrases and product claims.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Papta
Little Rag-Tage and Bobtails Show Kindness at Party
A mother notes the surprise when her child invites neighborhood children labeled rag-tage and bobtails to a party. The piece argues against judging children by social position and urges kindness to all kids, urging parents to protect tender hearts and avoid shaming any child for background.
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Tiie
Maile
Milliners Multiplying and Women’s Millinery Role
A Millinery Trade Review summary notes women dominate millinery work at 90 percent plus in the United States, with four occupations—dressmaking housekeeping seamstresses and milliners—exceeding nine-tenths female participation. Most milliners are native white and many are under 25 in cities. Growth prospects imply more millinery workers, potentially one per hundred women in a decade as prosperity fluctuates.
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United States
Millinery Trade Review
Democrats Claim Hope for Heutenmnt Governor Pick
Reporters say chairman Finley expressed hope that Jade Rockwell might be the future lieutenant governor. Republicans at state headquarters discussed a tight treasurer race, with Green slightly behind Dreamer by about 1,000 votes and seven counties still to report.
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Finley Ala
Jade Rockwell
Green
Countien
Dreamer
Jeffireon Wax Javer
Kwrria
Keon
Astlatula
Woah
Repubivan Sous
Political recounts and pockets of strength across counties
Report on county returns shows Harmonly and Allen carrying key counties while Deihinee and Henry trail. Demand for Pullington’s auditor race fades as Democrats express little hope for state tickets beyond Creamer. Republicans cling to Green but keep returns and numbers closely guarded as results trickle in from multiple counties.
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Moat
Allen
Deihinee
Henry
Pullingtay
Tor
Pullington
Democratic Committee
Creamer
Rockwell
Republicama
Green
Democratic
Finley
Political maneuvering shapes Ohio senatorial race
The Ohio contest narrows to Warren Foraker Harris and Taft aligned factions. Daugherty gains traction in Columbus with pledges from lawmakers, Burton edges in as a rival, and Harris shows post loss gains. Secret canvassing and party groups indicate shifting backing among legislators and notable figures like Carsidy and Dick tallied for influence.
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Foraker
Ate
Warren
Harris
P .Taft Petticlona
Woc. P
A. J
Columbus
Navy
Theodore
Turton
Harry M. Daugherty
Cleveland
Daugherty
Burton
James Carsidy
Rivers and Charters
National Congress
Daugherty Tackers
Ehowed Foraker
Charles Dick
Anitla
Political maneuvering over Ohio senate race unfolds
Cleveland dispatch details speculation on candidates including Foraker and Taft, noting W. Warren and Meraker strength, committee loyalties, and possible bipartisan pacts. It discusses John R. Maloy and Malloy’s clerk prospects, and hints at local county support dynamics in the Senate contest.
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Warren
Harding
St Ia
Foraker
Hamilton County
Meraker
John R. Maloy
Foraker Ova
Ehine
Senate
Cradenes
Foraker 4A
Malloy
Mialcoln
Poptor
Wrank
Pattervon
W. Doty
Cleveland
House
John P. Staynard
Fayette County
State
Maynard
Harmon
Poraker
Barton Seekers Map Strategy For Senate Seat
Ohio political circle reports factions aligning with Burton as lawmakers from Cuyahoga County meet with the new delegation to map a cautious course. The aim is to back Barton for the Senate while avoiding public commitments and watching intra party opposition closely in the coming days.
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Barlow
United States
Ohio
Cuyatoga County
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Marion Daily Mirror
Holland
Laws Service
Baturpay
House OF Post Cards
Virginia
High Street
Broad Street
State Capital
Red W. Carpenter
Mr. Tutt
Frankland
London
Scott
F.O.B. Marion
McClain
C.B. Marion
Heard
Fie
Avraham Lincoln
Lincoln Wisl
Abe
Lindel
C. A. J. Reed
John W. Warrington
Juidge Wondmaniee
Cincinnati
Arthur J. Vorga
Vatina
T B
Bongreemun Burton
Wales
Charles P. Taft
Taft
Win
Cleveland, Nev
Witmark
Marion Provision Co
E. Center
N. Main
C. E. Burris, Jeweler
Optician
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