Intense interest in political results as elections loom
Washington reports anxiety over Tuesday elections with Taft administration at stake. Republicans face possible losses in New York Indiana Ohio and other states while Democrats poised to win the House. Prohibition suffrage and insurgent moves shape the ballot across 38 states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
House
New York State
Roosevelt
Ohio
Harmon
United States
Senate
New York
Indiana
West Virginia
Iowa
Republican Committee
Socialist Party
Congress
Milwaukee
Victor JL. Berger
Henry F. Cocherne
la Follette
Berger
W. R. Gaylord
Maine
Vermont
Louisiana
Arkansas
Georgia
Prohibition Party
Socialists
Socialist Labor
Independence League
Keystone
Industrial
Pennsylvania
Peoples’ Independent
Nebraska
American Party
Utah
Florida
Missouri
Oregon
Texas
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Hard Campaign Closes in Indiana Duel Over Local Option
Indianapolis voters face a tightened race as the hard fought campaign ends. Senator Beveridge has spoken in ninety three venues across eighty two counties, rallying Democrats while Republicans cling to the local option issue. Polls show Indiana a doubtful state with betting favoring Democrats though many Republicans remain cautious. A posted $1,000 to $4,000 wager on four states remained unaccepted.
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Indianapolis
Beveridge
Indiana
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Convict Sent to Poorhouse After Comatose Return
Kalamazoo Michigan November 7 Albert Hodge a 70 year old convict released from Jackson prison Friday night was found comatose in the doorway of the Poor Superintendent George Youngs office. After revival he asked to go to the poorhouse to spend the rest of his wife. He had been sent from this county ten years ago for burglary.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
George Youngs
Albert Hodge
Jackson Prison
Hodge
Frisco Air Meet Assured
New York telegram reports San Francisco aviation meet planned for Navy 23 to Dec 2 is assured. Fundraising raised from 70000 to 100000 to attract top aviators. Israel Ludlow says several airmen favor the plan and some have nearly signed contracts.
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New York
Israel Ludlow
San Francisco
City Books Shortage Hits Jacksonville Officials
The Audit and Bond company of St. Louis reports three months of city audits show a nearly $50,000 shortage in Jacksonville Illinois. City attorney W. M. Morrisey, serving 1906 to 1909, is blamed for a deficit of $48,875.15 with heavy deficits in the water account and from nonanticipation of bonds.
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Jacksonville
Ill
Audit and Bond Company of
St. Louis
W. M. Morrisey
Fifteen Veterans at Stamford Home Taken Ill by Rat Poison
Fifteen inmates of the State Soldiers' home in Stamford Conn became ill after a plate of bread and butter prepared for rats in the cellar was set on a dining hall table. The steward summoned medical staff and drastic remedies were given at once.
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Stamford, Conn
State Soldiers
Crippen Dies Tuesday Death Sentence Upheld
London officials report Dr. H H Crippen remains sentenced to death after the criminal appeals court ruled that a juror's two hour illness during the murder trial had no effect on the guilty verdict. Crippen appeared unafraid in court with his counsel despite the looming Tuesday execution.
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London
H. H. Crippen
High Court of Criminal Appeals
Belle Elmore Crippen
Crippen
Farmer fatally kicked by horse at Pilgrim's barn
William Bryans, a Hastings farmer, died after a horse kicked him in Pilgrim's livery barn. He touched the flank of the animal feeding in a stall, the animal kicked, and Bryans fell without a word. His forehead was crushed and his brain exposed.
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Hastings, Mich
William Bryans
Pilgrim's Livery Barn
Bryans
Canadian Treaty Opposition Grows Ahead of Talks
Ottawa reports Henry Hoyt and Charles Pepper arriving to negotiate reciprocity with Canada. Promoters of new paper mills and railways push plans tied to timber subsidies. Commission begins work to prepare material for Taft's December message on trade relations. No move to repeal Quebec pulp export ban. rights rest with Quebec.
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Ottawa
Henry M. Hoyt
Department of State
United States
Charles M. Pepper
Washington
Canada
Cannada
Messers
Pepper
Hoyt
Department of Finance
Mr. Taft
Congress
Province of
Quebec
Fair and Warmer Across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin
The forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin today with unsettled weather tomorrow bringing a chance of rain or snow.
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Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Famine Strikes Sabadell Amid Spanish Labor Conflict
Dispatches from on the Spanish border report Sabadell, near Cerbere, facing famine as a general strike disrupts supplies. Government efforts to settle labor trouble extend to Barcelona and Paris, with food shortages worsened by the stoppage.
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Barcelona Y
Paris
Cerbere
Sabadell
Taft Issues Thanksgiving Day Edict Amid Labor Strife
The population shows excitement and disorder as thousands of troops are sent to Barcelona and army leaves are canceled. Senor Sagasta the Spanish interior minister says arbitration attempts for Sabadell strikes failed while 6 000 workers seek shorter hours and Barcelona metal workers remain on strike.
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Barcelona
Senor Sagasta
Sabadell
Delusion and Family Talk Sparks Confusion
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a dispute involving a father and son about a young woman named Ciara and a man named Strong. The exchange suggests jealousy or gossip, with references to ages and perceptions within a troubled family dynamic.
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Willie
Mr. Strong
Ciara
Market Report Hog Prices and Cattle and Sheep Slippage
Chicago November 7 1910. Estimated receipts 30000 hogs from yesterday 2693. Market weak to slow with light hogs 8 40 to 8 50 mixed packers 7 50 to 8 55 heavy shipping grades 7 40 to 8 50 rough 7 40 to 7 65. Cattle 34000 steady sheep 40000 steady to 10 lower.
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Chicago
Hog Market Receipts and Shipments Reported
Estimated hog receipts today total 30000 with yesterday’s official receipts 10594 and shipments 1758. Last week’s official totals reached 105445 receipts and 13165 shipments. Tomorrow’s forecasts show 2693 receipts. market rates range from 5 to 10 lower than Saturday’s average for bulk and 7 80 to 8 30 for light. Heavy shipping grades run 7 65 to 8 45 while rough 7 40 to 7 60. Porkers and pigs listed 8 20 to 8 30 and 7 60 to 7 25 respectively.
Market Receipts and Price Ranges for Cattle and Sheep
Estimated receipts around 34000 with cattle mixed, prices from 4 50 to 7 60 for bees, 2 25 to 6 60 for cows and heifers, 400 to 5 50 for steer stockers, 4 10 to 6 75 for Western cattle. Estimated receipts about 45000 native and Western sheep, with yearlings 4 30 to 5 40, lambs 475 to 6 69, Western lambs 4 75 to 6 55.
Market: Hog prices move up while others hold steady
Heavy hogs shade higher with bulk 7.80 to 8.35. Light hogs 7.90 to 8.35. Heavy shipping grades 7.40 to 8.50. rough 7.40 to 7.60. Cattle good steady. others weak. Sheep weak.
Grain Market Report From Beach-Wickham Grain
The Beach-Wickham Grain Company furnishes Chicago Illinois market notes for grain prices and trend insights. Reports cover price movements futures and cash markets with emphasis on corn and wheat benchmarks.
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Beach-Wickham Grain Company
Chicago
Illinois
Local Market Prices in Washington City
The Washington City market lists current rates for hay straw and flour. Prices include hay per load at 12.00, flour per sack at 1.60 to 1.70, butter at 5.00, and various feed items priced per hundred or per ton.
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Washington City
Comn Sant Ossene Dees Cosseess
Thanksgiving Proclamation Sets Nov 24 1910 as Day
President Taft proclaims November 24 1910 a day of thanksgiving and prayer urging national observance. The document praises progress, peace, and arbitration gains, noting prosperity and divine blessing across the United States and possessions. Alva A. Adee signs as acting secretary of state.
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Washington
White House
United States
America
William Howard Taft
William H. Tapt
Alva A. Adee
Alton Heirs sue railroad for thirty thousand dollars
Alden Brown of Jacksonville and Edward F. Goltra of St. Louis, executors of William Brown, sue the Chicago and Alton Railroad for 30000 dollars for services in 1907. The suit claims the railroad received legal aid from William Brown as it sought to recover 73000000 from Edward H Harriman and others, and he died before settlement.
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Jacksonville
Tih
Alden Brown
Edward F. Goltra
St. Louis
William Brown
Chicago and Alton Railroad Company
Chicago
Chicago and Alton
Edward H. Harriman
Editor Shot at in Feud in Marion Indiana
W B Westlake editor and publisher of the Marion Leader narrowly escaped assassination when two bullets shattered a window and lodged in his desk as he wrote amid a bitter campaign. He had denounced Republican candidates including Circuit Judge Paulus as bribery in extra editions.
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Marion
Ind
W. B. Westlake
Westlake
Paulus
Eagle Kills Child in Pasture Attack
A giant eight foot winged eagle swooped at six year old Alona Brommell in a pasture at St Nov. Conrad Brummel fired his shotgun, killing the eagle after the child’s screams drew him to shield her. The bird darted toward the girl but hid behind a cow as it fell.
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Eola
Conrad Brummel
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