Idaho Returns Show Republicans Power in Statewide Vote
Telegrams from Idaho counties report Republican gains with Morrison for Governor and French for Congress carrying Bannock County by 450 to 500 votes. Statewide ticket led by Republicans, several county offices won, and close races noted for Sheriff and Hendricka race data. Partial returns from Mink Creek, Robin, and Salt River show mixed results while table updates appear on another page.
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Bannock
Morrison
French
Congress
Budge
Rich
Gallet
Clerk
Robin
Mink Creek
Salt River
Cleveland
Republican Landslide Across Idaho and Nevada Counties
The tally shows Republican gains in Ada, Bannock, Bear Lake, Bingham, Canyon, Cassia, Fremont, Kootenai, Lemhi, Latah, Idaho, Lincoln, Nez Perce, Oneida, Owyhee, Shoshone, and Washington counties with majorities up to 800. Reports from St. Anthony and Wallace mention Republican wins in French Merriace Shoshone regions, while Silver City and Salmon City reflect GOP carryovers. Nevada’s Mountain Home precincts anticipate a statewide GOP plurality, with Democratic holds at local offices. Colonel Donnelly quips on the landslide as French and Hunt align with GOP ticket momentum.
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Ada
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Canyon
Cassia
Fremont
Kootenai
Lemhi
Latah
Idaho
Lincoln
Nez Perce
Oneida
Owyhee
Shoshone
Washington
Wallace, Ida
Shoshone County
Hunt
Morrisco
Silver City
Congress
Stonewall Jackson Remembered As Fearless Leader
Edward M. Alfriend quotes describe Stonewall Jackson riding with a short stirrup and standing erect in battle. Troops cheered him from march to battle, praising his toughness and almost invincible reputation. Hancock called him worth a corps of men to the southern army.
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Jackson
Army of the Potomac
Winfield Scott Hancock
Hancock
Cromwell
Virginia Military Institute
Edward M. Alfriend
May
Lippincott
Bal lard’s Snow Liniment praised for injuries
The notice extols Bal lard’s Snow Liniment as excellent for human and animal wounds and sprains. It claims strong praise for corn husker injuries and working horse sores, mentioning a price of 6 and W cents by Mrs. A. L. Yook.
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Ballard
Republicans secure 206 seats with 170 for Democrats
In New York reports Congressman Overstreet, secretary of the Republican Congressional committee, announced 206 Republicans elected beyond doubt and 170 Democrats. Ten districts remain doubtful due to incomplete returns, yielding a GOP majority of 26 once finalized. The committee and headquarters will close tonight.
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Congress
Congressional Committee
New York Democrats Claim No New Position on Returns
John A. Mason of the Democratic state committee says they will wait for official returns before commenting further. He notes ongoing investigations into election circumstances and cautions they may not conclude until full results are in. Republican Chairman Dono claims Odell will win by 12,508 votes.
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Dono
Republican State Committee
Porto Rico Elections Quiet. Degetean Re-elected in Washington
Secretary of State reports Governor Hunt says Porto Rico elections passed quietly with intense interest. Republicans re-elected Degetean as Commissioner to Washington and chose 25 members of the legislature. Federals elected ten.
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Washington
Hunt
Porto Rico
Degetean
Republicans sweep state ticket and uncertain legislature
Colorado returns indicate the entire Republican state ticket elected except the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Shafroth, Democrat, wins Congress in the First District. two other Congressmen are Republicans. Legislature appears Democratic by one seat, with fraud allegations in Arapahoe County threatening a Republican joint-ballot majority and Teller's defeat.
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Blackfoot
Ida
Navy
Bingham Coounty
Stevens
Denver
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Shafroth
Arapahoo County
Teller
Ugly Man Captures Heiress in Vienna Elopement
Rosa Rembielinski, a 17 year old Polish heiress, elopes with a man described as over 60, short and ugly with a crooked nose and red hair. Their getaway began when her mother found the flirtation and the pair fled Vienna after a 6 am hotel escape.
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Rosa Rembielinski
Vienna
Colonel Wright at the Capital to Lead Arbitration Commission
After a good night's rest the members of the Arbitration Commission left for their homes. Colonel Wright will carry on the business of the commission in the national capital. He will receive the statement of the coal companies in reply to Mitchell Mahony in City Nevada.
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Coal Co
Mitchell
Mahony
City
Nev
Arbitration Commission
National Capital
Colonel Wright
Ness
Boston Pawn Find Links to Morton Murder Case
Boston police recovered the gold watch of Clara Morton a hospital domestic killed Saturday. Allan G. Mason is charged but authorities suspect a black man sold the watch and may be the killer. Chief Watts states Mason is innocent and police seek the pawnbroker suspect.
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Boston
Clara Morton
McClean Hospital
Allan G. Mason
Watts
Miss Morton
Mason
Vest Jr. Found Dead in Hotel Room
George Vest Jr., son of Missouri Senator Vest, was found dead in his hotel room this morning. He had long served as a private secretary to his father.
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Washington
George Vest, Jr
Senator Vest
Missouri
Vest
Roosevelt Moves Into New Executive Offices
President Roosevelt began official duties in the new executive offices adjoining the White House. Finishing touches remain but interior is complete and the office staff has been installed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Senator Frye and the duck fly fishing tale
A Congressional Fishing Club session recounts Senator Frye fishing from a moving canoe. He casts a minnow and reels in a five pounder, but the line ends with a duck flying away, minnow in its beak, leaving the crew laughing and planning to return to the clubhouse.
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Congressional Fishing Club
Senator Blackburn
Frye
Joe Cannon
Dave Henderson
City of Pocatello Warrants Paid on Presentation
City treasurer Jane Darrah announces payment of all warrants issued up to 4459 with interest upon presentation. Dated November 6, 1909. Also contains an apparent unrelated product ad for a beauty item by Mrs. A. L. Cook.
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City of
Deadly prussic acid described its sources and effects
The article explains prussic acid a deadly poison found in several plants and produced by distillation with sulfuric acid. It notes a 2 percent drugstore dilution, a typical dose of two to six drops, and death from heart paralysis. It mentions use in medicine for stomach diseases and whooping cough and warns of rapid plant death from fumes.
Extravagant Sixteenth Century Book Titles Display Quaint Piety
A glimpse at 16th century publishing shows ornate titles such as The Spiritual Snuffbox and The Spiritual Seringa. Other curios include Buttons and Buttonholes For Believers Breeches and Bread Cooked on the Ashes Brought by an Angel. A Newcastle 1605 item promises Beautiful Biscuits in the Oven of Charity for church fowls and sparrows of the Spirit.
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Father la Chaude
Eligiah
Elijah
Augustine
Newcastle
Foot Care Advice Warns Against Rubber Soled Boots
A writer argues rubbers cause damp feet and worsen illnesses. If rubbers trap moisture indoor use, remove them promptly to prevent rubber foot fever. Liberal foot baths and eliminating the moisture source are advised as the cure.
Tiffanys Big Day In 1837
Tiffanys big day in 1837 details how Charles L Tiffany and his partner Young started with $1000 borrowed from Tiffanys father. Their first stock included bric a brac curiosities and various wares. Three days sales totaled 4.08 dollars. by Christmas Eve 1837 sales reached 236 dollars, marking early growth.
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Tiffany
Charles L. Tiffany
Mr. Young
American Monthly Review of Reviews
Dublin's Red Haired Club Remnant Described
The Red Haired Club of Dublin, a dissolved society once strict about auburn hair, admitted members only after washing hair and whiskers in hot soda and water to remove any dye. The article recalls its strict, now bygone rules and the social quirks of its era.
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Dublin
Neighbors complain about a misfit man in Krankleigh Naw
A Philadelphia Press item quotes Krankleigh and Sharpe discussing a troublesome resident on their street. The exchange highlights neighborhood tension and one man viewed as unfit to live there.
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Krankleigh
Sharpe
Philadelphia Press
Not So Tactless as That She Mrs Boreton Called Today
A dialogue echoes social tension as Mrs Boreton visits, with a wry exchange about whether a hint was given to coax her away. The scene captures early 20th century manners and playful irony in a Brooklyn Life fragment.
One Bottle of Herbine Promises Quick Digestive Relief
Advert says many suffer from indigestion and that a single bottle of Herbine provides prompt, permanent relief. A few doses claimed to do more than four weeks of other medicines, per Mrs A L Cook.
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A. L. Cook
Nome Storm Destroys Vessels and Strands Harbor
Eight men drowned as a Nome storm wrecked the steamer Elk the lighter Rafts and the schooner Louise along Nome beach starting October 14th. Among the dead are Frank Kelly George Robertson George Fleuth and Sam Josephson while a dozen or more were thrown into the surf and rescued by life savers.
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Seattle
Wash
Nome
Robertson
Ohio
Frank Kelly
George Robertson
George Fleuth
Sam Josephson
Academy News Desks Moved and Notes Readied for Lectures
New commercial desks are being installed and the old tables moved to the stenography department. Miss Rose Osborne visited, N P Nielsen from Logan studied with Academy friends, and Miss Merrill is noted for friendship. The shorthand class shows strong work and girls craft flags for future celebrations. Mr Norton of the typewriting department visited Idaho Falls.
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Took-Keering
Stenography
Mr. Norton
Idaho Falls
World’s Greatest Smokers Claim Dutch Lead
A New York Press report ranks nations by tobacco use. The Dutch consume about seven pounds per person yearly, far above Germany's three pounds, with Austria and Spain favoring pipes and cigarettes. Italians and Mexicans also show strong cigarette use among populations and lawmakers respectively.
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New York Press
Germany
Spain
Italy
Rilo Grande
Mexico
Hat Wearers Face Dandruff Risk Says Health Notice
A health notice warns that keeping a hat on all day can trap dandruff germs and promote scalp infestation. It promotes Herpicide as a harmless remedy to kill germs and stimulate healthy hair without harmful substances.
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Newbro
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