Patsy Clark Family, Part 7.1, 1910
1910
Yes, only one year for this episode, because it is just too much.
21 February 1910
Politics
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| Patsy Clark Politics The Los Angeles Times, 1910 |
I hear that the Democrats are talking strongly in the north of Thomas J. Geary as their candidate for Governor, while "Patsy" Clark and others of the local "unterrified" insist that "T"dore Bell is the real political candy. But things Democratic, locally are so split up between the short hars and the silk socks, and the general outlook for the minority party is so gloomy, that it hardly seems worth while to devote much attention to this phase of the situation. Geary, as Congressman, was author of the Chinese exclusion act, which made a big hit in some elements of his party, and he is urged strongly now as the man to lead the forlorn hope to victory -- especially, in the northern end of the State.
The Chinese exclusion act was a law that forbad Chinese to immigrate to America, they could never become naturalized citizens. This wasn't changed until about 1960s.
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 was the first significant law restricting immigration into the United States. Many Americans on the West Coast attributed declining wages and economic ills to Chinese workers. Although the Chinese composed only .002 percent of the nation's population, Congress passed the exclusion act to placate worker demands and assuage prevalent concerns about maintaining white "racial purity."
For more information on this act, see History.com
5 March 1910
War Eagle Mine
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| Patsy Clark 1910 War Eagle Mine The Province, 1910 |
5 March 1910
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| Patsy Clark, With the War Eagle Mine Again The Province, 1910 |
1 April 1910
Original Jefferson Club Initials
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| Original Jefferson Club Initials The Los Angeles Times, 1910 |
After all is said and done, the Democrats must hand it to S.P. (Patsy) Clark of the Original Jefferson Club. The the benefit of the unwise, be it understood that the initials S. P. do not necessarily stand for Souther Pacific. In Clark's case they stand for Stanislaus Philip -- Democratic Leaguers, please copy. Since the day the "I"dore Bell came forth seeking a second trial at the Democratic gubernatorial bubble, Clark has been fighting "I"dore's battle. Most of the time he has been fighting alone, with the odds heavily against him, but Patsy has stood loyally by the man from Napa. Now his friends are wondering if Bell will appreciate this loyalty or not.
Obviously (and you know what they say about obviously -- if you have to point it out, it isn't that obvious) this is sarcasm of the highest degree.
I have not been able to find out anything about the Original Jefferson Club. I suspect it is a political Good-Ole'-Boys' club, but I'm not sure. If you know anything, contact me using the form to the right, or the comment section below.
This one is long, and you'll have to pull it up because I just don't feel like transcribing the thing.
I have not been able to find out anything about the Original Jefferson Club. I suspect it is a political Good-Ole'-Boys' club, but I'm not sure. If you know anything, contact me using the form to the right, or the comment section below.
3 April 1910
War Eagle History Reads Like Romance
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| War Eagle History Reads Like a Romance The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review, 1910 |
This one is long, and you'll have to pull it up because I just don't feel like transcribing the thing.
6 May 1910
Abandoned Jumbo Mine
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| Patsy Clark and the Abandoned Jumbo Mine Salt Lake Telegram, 1910 |
28 May 1910
Novel Dinner
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| Original Jefferson Club Novel Dinner Los Angeles Herald, 1910 |
The recently organized Down-and-Out club has arranged for a novel dinner and family reunion at Patsy Clark's "original Jefferson club" at noon today.
The program for the Down-and-Out club today is interesting. A number of papers are to be read, and several impressive speeches made by former leaders of the Democratic "machine," which has been demolished and interred by the Good Government element of Democracy.
The Music is Chopin's "Funeral March" by the S.P. orchestra -- again with the initials S.P.
The Menu is as follows:
Aqueduct Cocktails and Hallerino Brandy
Mock Turtle Soup
Live Shrimps, Stewed Shrimps, Shrimp Salad
Lobsters, a la Lanterman; Crabs, Fried Suckers, Rolled (or Rotted) Eels; Crawfish; Jelly Fish, in oil
Baked Octopus; Broiled Stingaree [sic]
Lemon Pie; Lemonade; Lemons, a la Mode
Smokecraft Cigars; Bull Durham Cigarettes
Cafe Noir
Paper titles include
"Why I'm in the Pipe Business,"
"How Supervisors are Made,"
"Why Im Glad I'm not a Member of the Board of Supervisors."
Discussions will include
"Is Baseball a Better Profession than Naming Legislative Candidates?"
"Why I Am a Highway Commissioner,"
"Do Smokecraft Cigars Burn?"
"Pointers on Running Municipal Campaigns"
"Did I Dispense Booze When a Sergeant-at-Arms?"
"The First Victim, or, Did Others Follow?"
18 June 1910
Thomas Clark Obituary
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| Patsy Clark's Brother Thomas Clark Obituary The Bute Daily Post, 1910 |
Thomas Clark, brother of Patsy Clark, the well known millinaire moning man, died shortly after noon today at St. James' hospital. The death was a great shock to the numerous friends and acquaintances of the deceased in this city, where Mr. Clark had resided 28 years. In the evening he was taken ill and removed to the hospital, where he recieved the best of attention. Yesterday a letter was sento to his wife at Cable, Montana, notifying her of his serious condition and asking her to come to Butte at once.
Patrick Clark was notified of the serious illness of his brother, and he replied, asking that every attention be given and that he be advised frequently as to his condition. Mr Clark ... wired: "Consult his wife as to place of interment, but I would prefer Spokane, where brother is buried. Leave for Butte this evening."
Thomas Clark was 48 years of age and is survived by a wife and one child, in addition to his brother Patsy and two sisters living in Spokane.
Thomas came to Butte from Belfast Ireland in 1882, three years after his brother Patsy, working with his brother in mining for many years -- Claifornia, Nevada, Idaho, and was one of the best known mining men in the west. He was foreman just out of Anaconda for a while.
The cause of death was consumption.
This is the definition of Consumption from The Free Dictionary online. It was a highly contagious disease we now know as Tuberculosis. Mostly affects the lungs. A typical European mortality rate in 1900 was 190 per 100,000. It dropped dramatically with the introduction of medications.
tuberculosis
a contagious human disease (the consumption of Victorian times) affecting particularly the lungs, that is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Response to infection is varied amongst individuals, some showing no signs while a few will die of the effects, these variations in host resistance being under genetic control. Tuberculosis is endemic in many parts of the world but, since the introduction of drugs and immunization with vaccines such as BCG, the world death rate has declined dramatically. A typical European mortality rate in 1900 was 190 per 100 000. This dropped to around 10 per 100 000 but is increasing worldwide due to the spread of AIDS.
We also know that his death was caused by his reaction to the infection, and we call that Sepsis.
19 June 1910
Brother Thomas Death Notice
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| Patsy Clark's Brother Thomas Death Notice Great Falls Tribune, 1910 |
27 June 1910
Old Grounds W.E. Betts
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| Patsy Clark's Old Grounds |
Not exactly sure what this is about, but I include this little snippet for your perusal.
9 July 1910
Johnson Jeffries
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| Patsy Clark attends the Johnson-Jeffries Fight Hamilton Evening Journal, 1910 |
21 July 1910
Table Mountain Mine
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| Table Mountain Mine Tonopah Daily Bonanaza, 1910 |
1 August 1910
Grouse Creek Copper Mine
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| Grouse Creek Copper Mine at Loon Lake Washington Spokane Chronicle, 1910 |
1 August 1910
Patsy Clark in Politics
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| Patsy Clark In Politics The Los Angeles Times, 1910 |
I am told that McDonald invaded the lair of "Patsy" Clark and beseeched that dignitary to join the McDonald forces, "Muggins" admitting at the time that there had been differences, and requesting that they be forgotton. Clark, I am told, agreed to support McDonald if the latter would pay 50 cents and enroll himself as a member of the original Jefferson Club, but this, it seems, was too much for "Muggins." He would like the support of the short hairs, but, as I am told he explained, he is a member of two very exclusive clubs, one of them his own Jefferson Club, and the other the Princeton Club, and that, even at the cost of Clark's displeasure, he could not think of allying himself with an organization that is made up of men whose only claim to distinction is that they are voters. So there will be no Clark-McDonald pact, and it would seem that Bekins will be the Democratic nominee, for, believe me, "Patsy" Clark knows where the votes lie.
A few thoughts, here. The writers of the time used a lot of really long sentences, which we would think were run-on sentences. There are at least two Jefferson Clubs in the area. McDonald dissed Clark and his club, calling them merely voters. And Patsy Clark seems to have a lot of clout, here. He seems able to direct the clubs bloc of votes.
3 August 1910
Patsy Clark in an Accident
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| Patsy Clark in an Accident The Spokane Press, 1910 |
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| Patsy Clark in a Tragic Accident The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review, 1910 |
The above two articles describe a fatal accident that Patsy Clark and his son were in. Pat Kennedy, the owner of the Rainy Hollow camp in northern British Columbia died, but the rest were safe. Apparently, the stage coach was fording a stream when it tipped over. Kennedy hit his head on a rock, and died either directly from the blow, or from drowning. They didn't have autopsies at the time.
7 August 1910
Luck of the Irish
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| Patsy Clark and the Luck of the Irish The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review, 1910 |
13 August 1910
Original Jefferson Club
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| Original Jefferson Club |
This almost looks like a breakdown of the Democrats, and a plot to defeat the existing candidates.
11 September 1910
Republic Camp's Future
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| Patsy Clark discusses Republic Camp's Future The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review, 1910 |
3 October 1910
Purchase Barrett Springs
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| Patsy Clark to Purchase Barrett Springs Tonopah Daily Bonanaza, 1910 |
29 October 1910
Patsy Clark moves offices
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| Patsy Clark moves Offices The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review, 1910 |
7 December 1910
Son James Blaine Clark Marriage Certificate
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| James Blaine and Helen Marie Summers Clark Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013 found on Ancestry.com |
James Blaine Clark 1910
marriage cert, 7th December to Helen Marie Summers, daughter of Harry and Margaret Tierney Summers. James Blaine Clark is the son of Patrick and Mary Stack Clark.
Bonus for signatures!
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19 December 1910
Silverton Mine
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| Patsy Clark, Silverton Mine, BC Spokane Chronicle, 1910 |
21 December 1910
Big Purchase
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| Patsy Clark Makes a Big Purchase The Butte Daily Post 1910 |
30 December 1910
Sale of Canadian Mine
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| Patsy Clark, Sale of Canadian Mine The Salt Lake Mining Review, 1910 |
Patrick Clark 1910 502-503 Traders Block
JB Clark
PW Clark
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| Patrick Clark 1910 502-503 Traders Block, JB Clark, PW Clark 1910 Spokane City Directory |
Patrick F Clark 1910, Patrick Jr, 2208 2nd Ave
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| Patrick F Clark 1910, Patrick Jr, 2208 2nd Ave 1910 Spokane City Directory |
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Resources
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Hale, W. G., Saunders, V. A., & Margham, J. P. (n.d.; 2005). Consumption (disease), 3rd Edition. (The Free Dictionary by Farlex) Retrieved February 8, 2020, from Collins Dictionary of Medicine: https://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Consumption+(disease)
Hamilton Evening Journal. (1910, July 9). Patsy Clark 1910 at Johnson Jeffries Fight. Hamilton, Ohio, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
History.com Staff. (2019, September 13). Chinese Exclusion Act. (A&E Television Networks) Retrieved February 8, 2020, from HISTORY: https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/chinese-exclusion-act-1882
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Los Angeles Herald. (1910, May 28). Patsy Clark 1910 Original Jefferson Club Novel Dinner. Los Angeles, California, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
Salt Lake Telegram. (1910, May 6). Patsy Clark 1910 Abandoned Jumbo Mine Earlier. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
Spokane Chronicle. (1910, August 1). Patsy Clark 1910 Grouse Creek Copper Mine. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
Spokane Chronicle. (1910, June 27). Patsy Clark 1910 Old Grounds W.E. Betts. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
Spokane Chronicle. (1910, December 19). Patsy Clark 1910 Purchase Silverton Mine in BC. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
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The Butte Daily Post. (1910, December 21). Patsy Clark Big Purchase. Butte, Montana, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
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The Province. (1910, March 5). Patsy Clark 1910 Again with the War Eagle. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Province. (1910, March 5). Patsy Clark 1910 War Eagle Mine. Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Salt Lake Mining Review. (1910, December 30). Patsy Clark 1910 Sale of Canadian Mine. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review (. (1910, September 11). Patsy Clark 1910 on Republic Camp's Future. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review. (1910, August 7). Patsy Clark 1910 Luck of the Irish. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review. (1910, August 3). Patsy Clark 1910 Tragic Accident. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Semi-Weekly Spokesman-Review. (1910, April 3). Patsy Clark 1910 War Eagle Mine History Reads Like Romance. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
The Spokane Press. (1910, August 3). Patsy Clark 1910 in Accident. Spokane, Washington, USA. Retrieved December 2019, from newspapers.com
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