Election returns show Republican wins across states
The piece reports Roosevelt era results with Judge Penny Packer in Pennsylvania by 135000, Odell in New York by 10000, Ohio and many Northern states as Republican, and Congress tallying 204 Republicans to 179 Democrats, signaling a strong GOP majority.
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Pennsylvania
Judge Pennypacker
New York
Odell
Ohio
New Jersey
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Congress
Roosevelt
Pennsylvanian Victory Puts Republicans in Strong Position
The old Keystone State votes solid Republican with large majorities. Judge Pennypacker gains Friends statewide and is elected widely. 28 of 32 Congressmen return, legislature dominantly Republican, Pemrose Senate seat secure. Democrats lose seats. Bill Flinn defeated in Allegheny by Citizens ticket by about 10,000. Philadelphia grants Governor 90,000. Carry the news to Teddy.
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Pennsylvania
Keystone
Pattison
Judge Pennypacker
Repubiican
Pemrose
Washington
Pennsylvania Regiment Earns Praise for Mine Duty
The New York Tribune lauds Pennsylvania soldiers for their long siege at the mines, noting their discipline under provocation and their fidelity and loyalty. The piece commends Pennsylvania’s National Guard for efficiency and merits pride in their service.
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Pennsylvania Regiment
Pennsylvania
N. Y. Tribune
Celebration of Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix at Trinity Church
On Nov 1 centennial notes mark Rev. Dr. Morgan Dix of Trinity Episcopal Church New York City. He was born 75 years ago from Nov 1, admitted to holy orders 50 years ago, and began his current rectorate 40 years ago. The parish honors him.
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Morgan Dix
Trinity Episcopal Church
New York City
Trinity
Court Rules Seats Vacant If Occupied By Others In Car
The New York Court of Appeals holds that a man who leaves his seat in a railroad car may have it lawfully occupied by another person even if he left belongings such as a satchel coat or umbrella there. You can't hold a seat unless you sit on it.
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New York Court of Appeals
Death of Richard Irwin Searches Franklin Community
The editor H. M. Irwin mourns the death of his son Richard Irwin last week. Richard was known as a bright upright and popular man, and his passing brings deep sorrow to Franklin and its friends.
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Franklin Spectator
H. M. Irwin
Richard
Franklin
Republicans Keep Warren County in Line in Election Day
It was a Republican election day with fine weather. The piece notes a large Republican majority in Warren County and mocks Democratic strategy, calling it a three strikes and out moment with "Veto Bob." It urges Patisan partisans to disappear from the scene.
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Warren County
Teddy Wins Clear Track Title at 1904 Meet
Teddy shows a clear track path in the 1904 event while the best job printing is offered at the mail office.
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Teddy
Speeches Not Spoken in Political Row at New York Rally
Western orators travel east to aid New York contests as large ideas about manners fail to land. Stevenson from Illinois and Foraker from Ohio spoke briefly before crowds while Odell and Coler drew loud interruptions. A Philadelphia manager barred Rev. George C. Reed from speaking. The article also notes the Thanksgiving proclamation urging all to celebrate with gratitude and good digestion.
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New York
Stevenson
Illinois
Coler
Hill
Devery
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Odell
Foraker
Joseph B
Philadelphia
George C. Reed
Pattison
Reed
Crankier Than Before Utopia Quote
A Chicago Tribune excerpt describes reformers creating a utopia with single tax initiative referendums compulsory arbitration and municipal ownership only to find the residents stubbornly contrary and unhappy in the end.
Immigrants and political campaigning in Scribner’s essay
James B. Connolly describes immigrant handling by foreign transport firms at Hamburg and Havre and the Atlantic voyage. Col Curtis Guild Jr writes about The Spellbinders and the work of political campaigning with practical observations on meetings and audiences.
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Scribner’s
James B. Connolly
Europe
America
Hamburg
Havre
Atlantic
Col
Curtis Guild, Jr
Record of football deaths rises this season
The Buffalo Express notes the season has five football deaths so far with many games remaining, posing a serious question about the sport's endurance under such counts.
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Buffalo Express
Grandfather Marries Bride Who Is Also Granddaughter
In Parkersburg on October 20 Richard Coleman Massey aged 71 wed Pearl Odom aged 19. The bride is the groom’s step-granddaughter as his son married the bride’s mother. The ceremony required parental consent and the son’s, making a circuit of in laws where the groom becomes his own grandson and the bride becomes her own grandmother.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Richard Coleman Massey
Pearl Odom
Mr. Massey
Massey
Miss Odom
Youth's Companion 1903 Offer Highlights Weekly Volume
The Youth's Companion announces a 1903 program with 52 weekly issues featuring 6 serial stories, 50 special articles by notable travellers and statesmen, 250 short stories, 1200 notes on current events, 2000 anecdotes and poems, and extensive science and industry coverage. Subscriptions include a 1902 remainder, the 1903 Companion Calendar, and free sample copies, with a full announcement to follow.
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Berkeley Street
Boston
Mass
Engraved Stationery Styles On Display At The Mail Office
Latest fashionable engraved stationery shown with samples and prices at the Mail Office.
What Luck Means by Max O Rell
A compact quote defines luck as self reliance and perseverance. It praises rising early living frugally enduring hardship and trusting in God and personal effort to attract opportunity.
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Max O’rell
The New Food Business Headlines
The Jinks family is described as overwhelmed by a new food craze. Grandmother eats Blank's at breakfast, Jinks wife handles Dobb's Cereal, and the children sample ten brands while the father nibbles hay in the stable. The Atlanta Constitution notes the humorous chaos.
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Jinks
Dobb
Atlanta Constitution
The Other Man and The State House Platter at Lippincott
In Lippincott's November number Frederic Reddale's novelette The Other Man follows a South African diamond field tale that moves to English high life with a tragedy averted. Alice Brown's short The State House Platter showcases New England types with strong local color.
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Lippincott’s
Frederic Reddale
Diamond Fields
South Africa
England
Alice Brown
Mary Wilkins
New England
Winter Resorts of the East and South Travel Book
The Passenger Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad issues a free comprehensive book describing leading winter resorts, travel routes, and rates. It can be obtained at principal ticket offices or mailed postpaid to Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
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Pennsylvania Broad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Geo. W. Boyd
Philadelphia
New Styles In Fall and Winter Clothes At Keller Tailor
Jacob Keller the Tailor announces fall and winter clothing arrivals with best workmanship and low prices. The store promotes stylish new garments and affordable tailoring services for the season.
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Jacob Keller
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