GUNS OF 1912 KEEN INTEREST IN CAMPAIGNS
National campaigns for 1912 presidential contest draw keen interest as nine days remain. Massachusetts pits Gov Eugene Foss against Louis Frothingham with tariff as the issue. New York fights to control the assembly with Tammany’s power at stake. New Jersey tests Woodrow Wilson’s presidential hopes while Maryland eyes Philip Lee Goldsborough vs Arthur P. Gorigan. Kentucky predicts a close, pivotal race.
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New York
Assembly
Gov. Foss
Massachusette
Kentucky
Democrata
Maryland
New Jersey
Q&v
Woodrow Wilson
Phillips Lee Goldsborough
Arthur Pue Gormay
Frasier Fazio and Five Others Die in Early October Notices
Death notices from Washington area papers list Francis Marion Fazio wife of Madison A and mother of Miriam Heddinga and Philip Fazio Ballinger. Connelly. Crandall. Fessenden. Lippincott. Mitch ell. Parcell. Purcell. Haskin. Rands. Obituaries note funeral details, residence addresses, and church services with interment at Arlington or private graves.
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Ballinger
Francis Marion Fazio
Madison A
Miriam Heddinga
Philip Fazio Ballinger
New York
Boston
Conneilly
Connelly
Bet
John Connnelly
T Street
Immaculate Conception
Crandall
C Street
Lena M. Crandall
Ince Smith
Milton R. Crandall
St Marys‘church
Bevid
Baltimore
Pessenden
Atsheville
Alice Grosvenor
Mari A Fessenden
USA
Mary C Fessenden
Allington Cemetery
Beaton
Lippincott
Carrie
F. Puppincott
Walter S . Hutchins
Sixteenth Street
Rarah Haskin
Janes J. Purcell
St Margaret's Uhurch
Connecticut Avenue
Bancrift Place
Arlington Cemetery
Rands
James Wf Snds Usn
St Matthew's Church
Rhode Island Avenue
Arlington National Cemetery
New York Republicans Hope to Regain Assembly Seats
Special to The Washington Fest reports that New York Republicans, citing peculiar conditions this year, aim to win back districts lost in last year's Democratic surge. Democrats insist gains will be modest but keep control in the lower house. Analysts note upstate districts likely to shift, while city races hinge on Tammany Hall vigor and cross-party contests in places like Broome and Monroe counties.
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New York State
Assembly
Tammany
New York City
New York
Manhattan
Kings
Kinga
Erie
Herkimer
Lewis
Dutchess
Jefferson
Cayuga
Steuben
Broome County
Monroe
Broome
Arthur J Ruland
Hindman
Queens
Jamaica
Flushing
Huber
District contests set tone for New York Assembly races
The article analyzes expected results across multiple counties and cities as Democrats contest the New York Assembly in 1911. It notes strong Democratic shows in Nassau and parts of upstate counties, while Republicans are confident in northern and western strongholds. In New York City, officials anticipate gains in several districts, with tensions centered on Tammany Hall’s influence and the fusion efforts in Queens and Brooklyn.
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Albany
Syracuse
Rochester
New York City
New York
Kings Counties
New York County
Ashton Parker
Harold J. Friedman
Sesson
Walter R. Herrick
Bronx
Assembly
Richmond
Kings
Gov Dix
Louis Goldstein
Union Bank
D D D Prescription Promises Quick Itch Relief
A vintage ad touts a quick itch stop for eczema and psoriasis using Oil of Wintergreen and Thymol in a D. D. D. Prescription compound. It promotes a 26 cent trial bottle and a no-pay offer, citing Henry Evans and Poppies Pharmacy locations.
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Henry Evans
Poppie
Ats
Fight in Bay State Turns on the Tariff Issue
Boston December 28 With election day in Massachusetts near the fight for governor centers on whether Massachusetts should endorse President Taft and his vetoes of the cotton and woolen schedules. Senator Crane urges a textile scare to rally support for Frothingham while claiming Foss would ruin Bay State mills. Textile interests mobilize via ads and employer notices, warning that voting Foss could bring lower wages and fewer hours.
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Massachusetts
Eugene N. Foss
Louis A. Frothingham
Taft
Boston
Det
Baendéen
Louis A Frothingham
Sine
Foss
Yo Catt
Eben
Mr. Foss
Crane
Gov. Foss
Bay Plate
Massachusatts
Frothingham
Mr Foss
Govd Foss
Forr Alpaca Company
Holyoke
Ita Wind
Joseph Metcalf
Alpaca Company
Milla
David Walsh
Metcalf
Ithe Democrata
Wolyoke
Dartmouth Mills
Payne-Allrich
Gematt
Democratic Party
Demarras
Forthingham
National Republican Committee
Repubiican
A Box of Poslam Promises Rapid Skin Relief
The advertisement touts Poslam as a concentrated treatment for skin diseases including eczema acne tetter psoriasis scabies and more. A 5 cent box sold by O Donnell s and druggists nationwide allegedly provides enough to treat many disorders and Poslam Soap is promoted as an antiseptic cleansing aid.
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O'donnell’s
Breweries Back Frothingham Over Foss in Debate
In the heated contest the big breweries favor Frothingham, leaving Foss with little chance to show his stance. The dispute centers on industry influence and candidate attitudes as supporters rally behind Frothingham.
Fear They Will Lose Maryland in Gubernatorial Fight
Baltimore dispatch reports Maryland Democrats face widespread apathy and possible defeat as election day nears. Fraud fears in 44 Baltimore voting places depress turnout while party leaders urge against McNulty and push for county gains to back German and Goldsborough.
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Baltimore
Democratic Party
Maryland
Dease
McNulty
Predicts Victory for V in Kentucky Race
Special to The Washington Post reports both parties claim Kentucky to be theirs as the 1900 election approaches. Republicans emphasize state speakers while Democrats rally with Gov Judson Harmon of Ohio and William J Bryan. O Rear challenges McCreary as Kentucky braces for a pivotal statewide vote and turnout efforts.
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Wasrington
Louisville
General Assembly
KentUcky
Judson Harmon
Ohio
William J. Bryan
Harmon
Central
Middle Eastern
Bryan
O’rear
Cascarets Cure A Bilious Headache Ad
A vintage ad warns bilious headaches arise from bile buildup and promotes Cascarets as a gentle overnight cleansing remedy. It claims a morning dose purges stomach liver and intestines, with a tasty no groan formula suitable for the whole family and children.
McCreary Predicted to Win Big by 20,000 Votes
Democratic leaders projected Mr McCreary would secure a margin around 20 000 votes this week while United States Senator William Bradley predicted Judge O Rear would triumph though with a narrow Republican majority.
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Judge O’rear
James B. McCreary
United States
Kentucky
Judge J Bear
Mudge O’rear
Mr. McCreary
William ©. Bradley
Judge O'Rear
New Mail Box On Trial At Northwest Corner Twelfth
Postmaster N A Merritt tests a new street letter box at the north west corner of Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue northwest. Planned with Em Ployes the box keeps standard size, opens at the side, sits atop a post, and aims to ease mail collection with several improvements. No patents filed or applied for.
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N. A. Merritt
Twelfth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Viscount de Fronsac Speaks on Canada’s Pre Revolutionary Ties
Viscount de Fronsac addressed the Elizabeth Jackson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution on Canada English crown tensions before the American Revolution. He traced Canadian history from the 1768 treaty through the 1774 act restoring seigneurial rights, outlining why seigneurs did not join American efforts. Dr J G Bulloch introduced the Viscount to the chapter.
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Viscount de Fronsac
College of Arms
Canada
Scottish Historical Society of America
Quebec
Elizabeth Jackson
France
England
J. G Bulloch
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Sey
Hostetter
Han
Thos. M.hindle
George P. Zarhorst
Cap ST
Promines
Rockville
H. Frank
William Lee
Pennsylvania
F. Harvey
Norio Ts Coniantg
Theop Clements Jaz & Clements
Janes T Clements
Sergeon
RS Cain
Yas Seventh & NW
Nalo
M. J. FA Fang
Humphrer
Humphreys
Wentelne Go
Cornella
Aon Streets
Rulana
Nassau County
Repubicans
Chemung
Tompkins
Schuyler
Ulster
Yast
Nelson N Drummond
Perth
Duchess
Ferdinand A. Hoyt
Lewis W Day
Senate
Get
Hitler
William
Witely
IW Bay State
SoGao
Ae Ee
Democratic
Thomas D McNulty
Arthur P Gorman
J Albert Hughes
Robert H Carr
Baltimore City
Blair Lee
Goldsborough
Gorman
Cathedral Avenue
Thomas J. Fisher & Co., Inc
Fifteenth
Arthur FP
Arthur P. Gorman
Paign
Emerson C. Harrington
Edgar Allan Poe
Merritt
Tiffany
Washington
Feis
Harris
R. Harris& CO
the Jewelers
Seventh and
D Streets
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