Democrats Fix Time and Place for State Convention in Saratoga
New York Democratic state committees met at the Grand Union hotel to fix the convention date and location. Indications point to Saratoga as host after the Republican gathering on Sept. 27, with Rochester and Syracuse urging their cities. Names floated include James Havens, Gaynor, Osborne, Glynn, Sulzer, Shepard, Keogh, and Herrick.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Grand Union
Rochester
Syracuse
James S. Havens
Gaynor
Judge Removes Iowa Mayor in Ottumwa Case
Judge K F Wilcockson of Sigourney ousted Mayor Thomas J Phillips of Ottumwa after a trial held in Ottumwa. Prosecutors charged willful neglect of duty by permitting resorts and gambling houses to operate and alleged intoxication on April 20. The court found guilt on the neglect and intoxication counts, while the dishonesty charge was dismissed.
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Des Moines
K. F. Wilcockson
Sigourney
Thomas J. Phillips
Ottumwa
Cosson
Phillips
College head under knife at Reid Memorial Hospital
President Robert Lincoln Kelly of Earlham College underwent surgery for appendicitis at Reid Memorial hospital. The operation revealed an abnormal growth of the appendix rather than acute appendicitis. He is resting satisfactorily and expected to resume duties after recovery.
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Richmond
Ind
Robert Lincoln Kelly
Earlham College
Reid Memorial Hospital
Parisian Sage Hair Restorer Promises Money Back Guarantee
Advert reads that Parisian Sage cures dandruff, stops hair fall and itching, and grows hair. Readers pledge testimonials from Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Dingle, and Mrs. Scherl ing praise its effects. Sold by Lemmon's Pharmacy for 50 cents a bottle with guarantee, mail orders via Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo New York.
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Times-Union
Dingle
Jacksonville
Fla
D. Scherling
Wasaon St
Toledo
Lemmon
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Uncle Walt the Poet and Theodolphopher Remembered
A playful verse by Walt Mason from 1910 humorously urges writing to Theodore for guidance amid woes such as dry cows, spoiled hay, and a lack of joy. The poem riffs on fate, fortune, and daily troubles, ends with the chorus to write to Theodore for help.
T R Talks To Negroes and Attends Cornerstone Laying
Aug 20 article describes Roosevelt’s day meeting National Negro Business Men's League officials, hosting lunch, greeting callers, and visiting Garden City to lay a cornerstone. He addressed about 1,119 Black attendees at Palm Garden, eliciting cheers and renewed calls for 1912 support.
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NeWil
Col Roosevelt
Ayleneih
National Negro Business Men's League
Garden City
Roosevelt
Palm Garden
Booker Washington
Bishop Dunstan
America
Two Local Women Plan Study in Germany for Music
Miss Ruth A. Johnson en route to New York will join Miss Marjorie Kneeland, ex Parsons College instructor, then travel to Leipsic or Dresden for a year of conservatory study. Additional items note residents attending events in Washington and Des Moines, and local preparations for Chautauqua activities.
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Ruth A. Johnson
New York City
Marjorie Kneeland
Parsons College
Germany
Leipsic
Dresden
Fairfield Ledger
Sheriff Surrenders Then Vanishes After Fatal Shooting
Granite City Missouri August 20 Deputy Sheriff Fred Reiske shot and killed Samuel Morgan by mistake at Horseshoe Lake. Reiske turned himself in to Alderman George Kennedy but escaped later as a mob vowed vengeance and searched for hours without success. Morgan witnessed a dispute when he was seized during the fight.
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Granite City
Fred Reiske
Samuel Morgan
Horseshoe Lake
Reiske
George Kennedy
Morgan
Ocean’s moan hints at undertow bathers’ misstep
In a seaside scene, Undine asks why the ocean groans. Ramuases replies that a bathers’ misstep in the undertow likely caused the sound, suggesting a simple sea current explanation.
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Ramuases
Public Sale of Real Estate in Highland Park Addition
At two o'clock p m on Saturday September 3 1910 I will offer for sale at public auction block number 381 in Smonse s Highland Park Addition to Washington consisting of ten lots. Sale will be held on property located five blocks straight north of Button Factory. HdeodtS SCHUYLER LIVINGSTON
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Smonse
Highland Park
Washington
Button Factory
Hdeodts Schuyler Livingston
Painkiller ad claims quick relief for rheumatism
When joints are stiff and muscles sore from cold or rheumatism or after a slip or bruise, Pain killer will take out the soreness. Always have it with you and see it freely. Perry Davis' Painkiller priced at 25c, 35c, and 5c.
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Perry Davis
Prohibition Era Figure Hamilton Allegedly Drinks in New Jersey
A quoted line notes an aviator named Hamilton, once thought to be a prohibitionist, reportedly took a drink in New Jersey. The remark contrasts expected stance with observed behavior, hinting at shifting mores or controversy surrounding the figure.
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Hamilton
New Jersey
The Poor Kin Opinion on Wealth and Family Pride
A concise social reflection notes that as a man grows wealthier he expects his relatives to refrain from asking for money or favors, framing pride as a barrier to kinship equality.
City Bus Line Phone Orders Clerks
Call up Phone No. 589 Black and leave orders. Frank Rogers will promptly attend to each request.
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Frank Rogers
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief for Burns and Sores
A fragmented ad copy touts a comp ound called Buecklen's Arnica Salve as an instant healer for burns cuts scalds wounds piles and skin ailments. It claims effectiveness on ulcers boils felons eczema and chapped hands with sprains. The text ends with unfamiliar local markings and offers no further details.
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Buecklen
Arnica
BR. Lem
Wyeths Sage and Sulphur hair remedy promoted
An ad touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur as a best remedy for dark hair and scalp health. It claims sage and sulphur prevent premature grayness and improve color and vitality, with bottles selling for 50 cents or a dollar and direct purchase from the Wyeth Chemical Company.
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Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York City
Wyeth
McElhinney
Cox
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