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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
19
President weighs the nation as he travels with Jackson and Mies. in a bustling tour that tests the era’s laws and a town circus. Ex-Gov. Vardaman opposes the executive move while a visitor named Pleasant Caller appears, signaling shifting political dynamics.
Taft speaks on American unity praising citizens from town to state for shared pride in the nation and the starry flag. He emphasizes how harmony among diverse Americans strengthens the country and its values.
Special to The Washington Post reports President Taft in Jackson Mississippi on the last leg of a long tour with nine days left in the Southern States. Taft says his two months of nationwide travel are nearly finished and reflects on the impressions gathered, noting the country’s central aims, ambitions, and the widespread pride in progress. He emphasizes a resolve to visit every town, city, and state to understand local needs and rally support for his policies.
Fragmented text appears to list names and places with unclear dates. Readable items include references to people such as James and Roman, locations like West Lane and Glidh, and scattered abbreviations. The fragment lacks a coherent event or report to summarize.
Funeral notices list J A Noe and Catherine Van Pons, with services at residences and local churches. Names include William Wiltshire and Leopold Nmeyer. dates span October 30 to November 3, with graves at nearby cemeteries. Community figures are memorialized in this brief death notice run.
Fragmentary OCR text from a Syracuse Post Standard page shows marriage and death notices with garbled names and dates. It mentions a person named Nester and references notices typical of a wedding or obituary page, but the readable facts are minimal and unclear.
A fragmented list shows funeral directors and embalmers in Washington with addresses on F Street NW and East Capitol Street. Names include Speare, Zurhorst, Wright, Harvey, and others, with telephone references and service notes. The item reflects a directory-style notice from a historical newspaper page.
President Taft spends a lengthy stay in Jackson during a Mississippi visit marked by a state fair and balloon acts. The crowd greeted him warmly while debates over wine at a banquet stirred church pulpits and temperance tensions. Former Gov Vardaman met Taft, and black residents reportedly declined an address, citing political disfavor.
As the campaign ends in Virginia both parties claim a safe majority with Democrats asserting a 20 thousand lead and Republicans predicting a smaller margin. News from Richmond and Newport News notes negro voters urged to back the GOP despite sectional tensions. Voter apathy worries Democrats while Republicans tout letters from supporters across eastern Virginia. Polls open at sunrise and close at sunset with election law restricting ballot time and officials ready at precincts to ensure proper voting access.
A fragmented political bloc pledges support for Otto T Barnard claiming he would appoint colored men to the police force and district attorney staff. Barnard disavows the exact quote but says the topic deserves serious consideration as New York has had negro police officers in past years.
Democrats claim victory with a 7000 margin and two thirds of the legislature, while Republicans express confidence in defeating the amendment though unsure about the full legislative path. The report notes a tense political climate and shifting power dynamics.
Nov 1 reports from London and across England show municipal elections indicating political mood. Returns incomplete but suggest party strength shifting. government seeks to avoid House of Lords clash over housing and town planning. John Burns urges conciliatory tone as Lords debate amendments, several rejected.
The article reports conflicting forecasts as Maryland voters face a suffrage amendment. Democrats claim a 7000 vote margin and a legislative majority, while Republicans forecast defeat and uncertainty about the legislature. Issues overshadow candidate merit amid cross county divisions and fraud concerns. Foreign-born voters in Baltimore threaten to swing districts, and party leaders express cautious optimism or doubt about late counts and turnout.
In Bluefield West Virginia authorities report a double murder and arson at the Hood home in Harper. Four relatives perished including Washington Hood and his sister and niece with heads and bodies found burned or severed, while robbery is suspected due to a recent display of about 100 in gold.
Ensign Burford and Miss Amy Lillian McGraw wed during a Halloween party in Malden after invitations had been sent. The couple, engaged since last summer, married on the event night and left for New York then Florida for the groom’s leave. Guests were astonished by the wedding amid pumpkins, autumn foliage, and bride roses.
The New York criminal courts building, cost two million dollars, is reported unsafe by the bureau of buildings due to marshy ground and widespread cracking. Repairs may total 31 thousand dollars. official confirmation awaited Wednesday. The facility houses general and special sessions, the Tombs police court, and the district attorney’s office.
A Baltimore Post article urges support for Saldor Rayner for the United States Senate. It notes Rayner has no party opposition, the Republicans have no candidate, and the primary process will be funded by state costs totaling about 17000 dollars.
Philadelphia heats up as voters prepare for state supreme court justice state treasurer and auditor general elections while fierce bets swirl over district attorney and city offices. GOP aims for a 150000 margin, Democrats argue for gains. ward canvasses split, with Gibbsoney seen as weak outside one ward.
Rhode Island faces elections with Governor Aram Pothier leading the Republican ticket. Democrats back all three constitutional amendments on redistricting, lieutenant governor presiding over the senate, and gubernatorial veto power, but may fail to secure the required three fifths.
Lincoln reports a quiet canvass as Nebraskans prepare to vote on three Supreme Court judges and three State University regents. Republicans nominate Barnes, Fawcett, and Hedewick. Democrats back Dean Sullivan Good. Predictions split, with Byrne optimistic Sullivan Good will win. campaign centers on circulating notices.
The Direct Primaries Association claims gains as candidates pledge support for the movement in many state assembly districts. Republicans show mixed positions with some pledged to direct primaries while others remain undecided. Democrats nominate backers of the plan in several districts.
Special to The Waslington Port Indianapolis War 1 Go Marshall sent a telegram to the sheriff of Lake county to swear in the required number of deputies and be at Gary tomorrow to preserve order. A company of militia will be ready to assist if needed. Affidavits filed with the governor allege a conspiracy for rioting at the Gary elections and efforts to prevent one faction from securing victory. The affidavit states rioting has progressed for several days.
Nov 1 reports indicate the struggle between Republican Gov Draper and James H Vahey for governor as voters head to the polls. Republicans claim a wide statewide lead while Democrats forecast a tight race with narrow margins for Lugene Foss and other nominees amid strong statewide competition.
The pamphlet claims catarrh is a constitutional disease caused by impure blood and requires constitutional treatment. It promotes Hood’s Sarsaparilla in liquid or Sarsatabs form as a radical blood purifying remedy. The text emphasizes a thorough course of 100 doses and mentions other preparations like Naaal and Jogaloo for catarrh.
Advertises a two story brick house with seven large rooms on Eye Street near Istuw opposite St Aloysius Church. Includes powder room bath, hot water heat, finished hardwood, corner lot, outside rooms, and a bargain price of 5250 dollars. Also promotes a handsome residence on 16th Street with 14 rooms, hot water heat, finished floors, and all outside rooms, asking 16500 dollars.
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