Taft at Lincoln dedication sparks reform pledges in Frankfort
President Taft arrives in Kentucky to dedicate Lincoln monument in Frankfort. He voices a harsh critique of patronage and civil service, pledging drastic reforms and an end to nepotism while praising Lincoln's truthfulness and judicial mind. He also speaks to freedmen and lauds Lincoln's lasting legacy.
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Maj
Butt
Cincoln
Frankfort
Lquinville
Wille House
Ely
Civil Service Commission
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Black
Min
Starg and Stripes
Tripoli
England
France
Turk
Mr. Dago
Mediterranean Sea
J. Mierpont
John de Jshall
Teddy Green
Watterson
William
Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Taft
Saia
Kentucky
State Capitol
Long Jing
Gov. Wilson
In Memoriam Ei sng RA Ae The wears wan UTE VOKhA lig
In memoriam notes recall a wan vigil at Abimigity with somber rites and communal respect. The text names several local figures and reflects on loss within the community, honoring a life and its quiet impact despite sparse details.
Funeral Directors and Mortuary Firms Listed in City Directory
A fragmented notice lists multiple funeral directors and mortuary firms including Zurhorst, Sardo & Co, Pumphrey & Bon, and Heaton Mackinhee. It references addresses and telephone contact lines, noting various locations and associations with funeral services in the area.
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Thos
M. Hindle
Iderpner
Rimtah
George P. Zurhorst
Borat
Charles 8. Zurhorst
We. H. Sardo & CO
Mhalmers
Er NE
Minder Tha Pal Phoos Line
A .W. RB
Pumphrey & Bon
Funemal
Antequary Enemal Preacrugs Ave
Haaores
A Lane Heaton Mackinghee Tone
Frank Geifr
Reventh ST
Moters
Hora Telephone Cal
Pass Painted Checks Widespread in Twenty Cities Scam
New York reports a gang led by Isidor Weiss and Charles Carlesi captured $300 000 to $600 000 through forged checks, cashing at Hanover Bank and others. Police hunt for the artist who forged and printed the entire checks, deceiving bank officials. key suspects include Wiener Schutzberger and Weiss, with investigations tracing back to Newark and a Metropolitan Opera singer.
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Wiiner I. Schutsberger
Brooklyn
Isidor Wels
Ploc
Charles Carlesi
Hanover Bank
Hehauener
Profeas
Schumberger
Weiss Oy
Carteal
Mae
Pinkertons
Metropolitan Opera House
Behutsberger
Columbis Street
Rusma
Schuteberger
Weiss
Newark
Springfield Avenue
Schutzberger
Heckkeeper
Union Natonal Bank
Cigar Store
Schutsberger and
Weise Bad
Blow to Gov Wilson Errors Heat Gormah
Fragment reads as damaged OCR with garbled names and places. The line hints at a political dispute involving Governor Wilson, an associate named Garrett, and references to Carolina and Allegany with tithes and treachery. Details are unclear due to missing text.
Foss to Quit Next Year May Seek Higher Office
Boston November report says Gov Foss will not run for a third term but may pursue higher honors. The mayor announced plans to complete his four year term and retire from politics to focus on private business. Different reports cite Foss’s retirement as pending and deny any disloyalty to party. Secretary Holman noted Foss could seek U.S. Senate, Vice President, or President, though not a third term.
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Washington
Boston
Miyor Pitagerald
Rallee
Foss Lieved
Holman
Foss
United States
Significance of Defeat for New Jersey Legislature in Wilson Era
Governor Wilson faces a partisan setback as Democrats win 17 of 21 legislative seats including 15 of 17 counties sheriffs, shifting New Jersey to Republican Senate majority and prompting calls for reform. Wilson vows cooperation with Republicans on policy while Democrats blame treachery by party insiders for losses.
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N. J
Wilson
Yeelertay
Statehouse
Senate
Ste
Todd Couse
Land Nix Friends
Toundas
Ghersts
Attern
Wis
Fidward & Grosscup
State Democratic Committee
New Jersey
Basee County
Persnas
United States
James Emith, Jr
Inge
Frank 0Nae
Republican State Committee
Blankenburg Leads City Race as Ballot Counts Readjusted
Philadelphia reports revised unofficial returns show Rudolph Blankenburg maintaining lead for mayor despite errors in the quarter session tally. Discrepancies prompted a recount outlook. officials must determine the winner of the city solicitor post amid corrected counts and party contest.
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Philadelphia
Rudolph Blankenburg
Eleck
Thomas EB
Cunningham
James Alcorn
Michael 3. Ryan
Indiana Socialists Gain In Local Election
Special to The Washington Poet reports Trollanupolis results show Socialist gains in several towns while temperance issues stood out. Many marshals pledged to enforce the law were elected. Rev G W Bundy, a Methodist minister, chosen marshal of Upland on reform platform.
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Washington
Trollanupolis
Marshala
G. W. Bundy
Wis
Marat
Upland
Democratic wins in Kentucky and Massachusetts shape national mood
Birmingham, Nov. 5 In a statement after yesterday’s elections Oscar W. Underwood said the decisive Democratic victories in Kentucky and Massachusetts show the tubi issue as paramount. He noted improvements in New York Maryland and Newsome results, expressing that local trends strengthen the Democratic Party more than ever.
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Birmingham
Ala
Oscar W
Pasterday
Kentucky
Massachusetts
New York
Maryland
Commission government adopted in Sacraminto after election
Sacraminto voters approved the commission form of government after municipal election. Mayor M. H. Beart, a Democrat, was re elected with a 314 plurality over W. Stuart Allen of the Socialist party. Beart will serve until the new charter takes effect in July.
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Sacraminto
Cal
Nov
Succamante
Center
Jumbo and Carrie Elephants Die Within Days of Each Other
In New York on November 3, Jumbo the famous attraction of Barnum's caravan and his companion Carrie died in the Hippodrome after years of service. Carrie, possibly over 60, succumbed to pneumonia in the same period, marking a somber end to a legendary duo in the show.
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Fela
New York
Jumbo
Mr. Barnum
Carrie Cevar
Carrie
Mare
Attempted Pullman car bombing near Union Depot
An attempt to blow up a Pullman car attached to a Southern Pacific passenger train failed tonight at Union Depot in Was City. A bomb around one pound wrapped with straw exploded under the car as it Westbound carried passengers toward California. No injuries or damage reported and no clue to perpetrators.
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Tex
San
Southern Pacific
Union Depot
Californis
TWEAKED NOSE OF JUDGE FINE IMPOSED IN KC COURT
A Kansas City jury fined Judge Charis Muse 10 dollars with 40 dollars punitive damages after a circuit court ruling for the offense of tweaking the nose of Judge Georea J. Doda. Doda sought 715 dollars in damages. the jury awarded 10 dollars plus 40 dollars in punitive damages.
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Kansas City
Georea J. Doda
Jodge Charis
Muse
Jodge Dodd
Harmon Predicts Democratic Landslide After Tuesday Elections
Gov. Judah Harmon forecasts a national Democratic landslide next year based on results in Massachusetts Kentucky and Ohio where Democratic candidates won yesterday He praised the voter rebuke of Republicans and linked the Cincinnati results to a broader party surge while noting a long battle against Republican influence in public life.
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Columbus
Ome
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Kentucky
Ohio
Judah | Harmon
Cincinnati
Hartson
Mme Detter
Scaydal
Foss
Taft
Garner
John Garner
Texas
House
Bald
Wilson
New Jersey
Harmon
Swagat Sherley
Hermon
Brantley
Georgi
Ways and
Massachusette
Bourne
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
Progressive Republican League
Republican Party
Gov. Foss
Wicwon
Castro Reported Slain by Partisans in Venezuela
Passengers aboard the steamship Parou arriving from Venenzuela report that former President Castro has been assassinated in Venezuela by two partisans angered by his hard treatment of them. The voyage origins and wording suggest chaotic phrasing but indicate a political killing involving opposing factions.
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Bordeaux
Parou
Vanaguelan
Castro
Vensenela
Httwo Partisane
Political commentary on Democratic strength and reform votes
A series of quotes from lawmakers and analysts assess the Democratic machine, voter loyalty, and the impact of reforms like initiative and referendum. Massachusetts and Ohio results are cited, with notes on Governor Foss, Governor Wilson, and Taft’s standing. The discourse frames a potential stand off between parties and the influence of progressive reform on upcoming elections.
WETS WIN IN MANY TOWNS IN OUTLYING COUNTIES
In Saratoga county and nearby towns the wets swept most votes while dry supporters failed to stop them. Beloylerville Corinth Stillwater halted the no license push with strong pluralities. Groefald Malta and Stillwater vote outcomes kept dry status in several towns.
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N. Y
Omeida
Sus
Icens
Remsen
Twovedra
Saratoxa
WN. Y
Saratoga
Ferday
Beluylervils
Corinth
Halt— Moor
Ballston
Groeifald
Witov
Malta
Woman reformers victory in West Hamm city race
Hameed IndNov Ming Vopetis Brooke, a young reformer in West Hamm, led a large meeting and urged voters to support her slate. She incurred personal expenses to mobilize the electorate, a move unseen in the city. The defeat of the pond line candidate may prompt Mrs Brooks to run for mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
Socialists Sweep Utah Cities In Local Elections
In Salt Lake City and towns across Utah, Socialists and Democrats showed broad gains. Socialists won officers in Eureka, Murray, Mammoth, Stockton and other mining districts while city councils shifted in several locales. Ogden kept a Republican majority, and East Lake City saw a sweeping victory for the Citizens' Nonpartisan party led by Samuel C. Park amid local issues and rival labels.
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Socrats
Salt Lake City
Utah
Democrats
Sociailete
Mide
Chimps
Eureka
Murray
Mammoth
Stockton
Eineham
Ogden
East Lake City
Samuel C. Park
Indicted sheriff-elect accused of fraudulent voting in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre mayor Lewis P. Knisten, elected sheriff, was indicted by a grand jury on fraudulent and illegal voting and unlawful registration. The charge centers on alleged tax payments made weeks before, implying taxes were paid to conceal delinquency while voting and registering for four years. The report lists numerous names as witnesses or associates in the case.
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Wilkes-Barre
Washington
Pat
Lewis P. Knisten
Deaths and ages listed in Augusta hospital record
A partial obituary list from Augusta hospital notes several deaths with ages and addresses. Names include Walter Holvin, Augusta G Nicholson, Mary Hogan, William Hauser, Elmer W Terrell, and Edward Brows among others, with ages ranging from young adults to senior citizens and locations in Washington and surrounding areas.
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Josep J. Janknen
Governoé Inuave
Andre B. Hetermex
Gatow
Dimale A. Marly
Raudolgh J. Perars
Toth
Holvin
Walter
Augusta G. Nicholson
Wst
Ateere Parad
Washington
Aerie
Miary Co Bieta
Imithy O'Bried
Gat
Feyrers
Mary Hogan
Fey William E. Hauser
Auarew
Spriggs
Elmer W. Terrell
Teatrese Es
Tono Costes
Yaare ‘Brash
William Ware
Washington Reyna Hlospttil
Huth Lyles
Osomthis
Mail Theft Arrest Tells of Registered Pack Loss
George E. Huffman a 71 year old postal clerk from Rockingham County Va was arrested in Lynchburg by a U S inspector and others on a charge of stealing a registered package mailed from the Bank of Keystone West Virginia to the Girard National Bank Philadelphia The package held 34100 and was last seen October 2 Huffman has faced post office surveillance for days and awaits a hearing In Washington investigators noted money spent freely and questioned a mother in law who denied involvement
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Lynchburg
George E. Hoffman
Southern Railway
Hotel Carroll
Carter D. Keene
Washington
Robertson, Mosby
Mischell
Hank
Keystone
Girard National Bank
Philadelphia
United States
Huffman
Post Office
Rockingham County
Mervics
Norfolk and Western
Lithle
Hadren
Licensed Marriages Listed From Fragmented Notice
A garbled marriage notice lists multiple couples and officiants with unclear ages and locations. Names include John W Gary and Ana W Thorens among many others, with several reverends and couples from Baltimore, Virginia, and neighboring locales, though the text is heavily damaged and difficult to parse.
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Ana Marpaeyt Tracey
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Carl C. Svark
Ana W. Thorens
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Lilian Mer
Donald C. Marbead
Tina Milley
Mary N. Sopa
Frank J. Beans
Daniel & Sullivan
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Baltimore
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Wiliam F. Wilamson
Wirgudle Reeve
Samuel We. Gragia
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Todd J. Brimes
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Alice P. Trussay
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