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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1902
Page
1
Pardee named for probate judge by large majority as Jared Barker cruises to easy sheriff win, signaling strong party structure shaping results. District politicos credit organized campaign and local support, with final tallies showing decisive margins across several precincts.
Unofficial results show Sowers winning the recorder post while other races drew attention. Voters filled the Union Charity Association rooms as returns streamed in with a crowd around 8 PM. Reports noted challenges to Democratic votes and a strong push by Anderson supporters.
Major Br. Dogart and other candidates faced slander accusations and claims of poor organization. Supporters praised Sheriff-elect Jared Barker and candidate Willan J. Beamer while defeated rivals voiced pride in honest campaigns and acceptance of results.
Reporters note Pare and Barker credited with victory as leaders pursue results at Scott D. Kentfeld’s office and Jared Barker’s Empire hotel. Judge Wanamaker reacts angrily while Arthur J. Rowley remains sunny. The scene shifts to the Elks club amid party chatter and show talk.
Youngstown residents approve funding for a new City Hall amid Democratic mayors at the Falls Hudson and Kent, signaling a major civic project. Citizens weigh costs and benefits as officials push forward with plans.
Cleveland April race results show Cade Ballader Democrat elected School Director over H Q Sirgent Republican by about 5 000. Henry Colfmberg Democrat wins City Treasurer over Wes Hoppensack Republican. Three Democratic School Council members elected six of eleven councilors Democrats win in Vermilville J La Relily Democrat justice of the peace. Glenville votes to become witnesed to the ways. Mayor Johnson active in campaign speaking nightly. Treasurer plurality 125. Republican Gomion elected Marshal. Other officers include H M Darling Cec Gunn Republicans and I Lander slager Democrat. County ticket mostly Republican except F B for trustee defeated by J J Glass Democrat by 24 plurality.
Special Correspondence from Farber ton Ohio reports BuelL was elected Mayor of Barberton by 78 votes, surprising supporters of John McNamara. The text lists other officials elected including solicitor, treasurer, marshal, and commissioners, noting Republicans won seven of eight council seats with only Democrat Wm. A. Morton, plus ward results and names of several council members.
Special Correspondent reports on Cuyahoga politics with references to Mayor candidates, Bruner, Pardee, Sanford, and other figures. The piece relays speculation on delegate outcomes, voter fatigue, and shifting alliances, noting colorful remarks from judges and local figures amid the Republican primaries.
In Youngstown April election Mayor Frank T. Brown, Republican, defeats Bates Campbell Democrat for another term. Conway re-elected City Solicitor and Terry Woolley, Republican, beats Patelek Wylatt Democrat for water works trustee. Republicans win council and Board of Education, township ticket, and a $150,000 city hall bonds proposition carried by a large margin.
In Canton Ohio on April 7 Republicans swept the school board and most council seats while Democrats carried Md Bogut for water works trust over M O Barber. Hogan sought re election but failed. the current board began improvements as $100000 in bonds were approved for a new market house auditorium and two new lines.
The council maintains supremacy with Republicans fully in charge while Democratic representation falls to six. Every Republican candidate for the school board wins, consolidating party influence across local governance.
Chairman Spencer says primaries boosted Republican turnout with ten Republicans elected to the town council and six to other posts. All Board of Education candidates won, including Mrs A A Koplin who defeated Ebenezer Lewis for Justice by 54 votes. full returns remain to be tallied.
Evening edition carries continued notice from the Justice of the Peace section. Details and docket items continue on page two as listed in the public notices.
Chairman A Spencer of the Democratic City committee cites Republican primaries as drawing out GOP voters in ward elections. He says Democratic effort focused entirely on ward races, with interest centered there.
Kent voters pick April and the Democratic ticket led by Mayor D L Rockwell to win a election. Rockwell is the youngest mayor in Ohio and highly popular, with a stated plurality of 150.
A returned Bushveldt Carbineers trooper claims Australian officers in the unit murdered 85 to 40 people. He recalls a cold blooded incident where three Tutuh children and two brothers, aged 10 and 12, arrived seeking food and surrender. The girl and one boy were wounded. the survivor carried his brother as another shot killed them. The girl spoke briefly afterward.
Rioting in Kingston and Montego Bay continued from last weekend after arrests by police. A severe clash on Sunday night left many wounded on both sides as authorities dispatched troops to the disturbance scene.
Special Correspondence from Hudson notes Democrat Ida Pils elected mayor by a broad margin over Republican Gee, with Republican PL Derman as town official and Republican Miller chosen as clerk. The result signals growing opposition to former administration and hints at broader political realignment.
Mogadore special correspondence reports Henry Gates, Republican, elected mayor with Citizens' Ticket opposition. J V McClowkey, Democrat, wins school board seat amid mixed voter turnout. Other Republicans including John Mowbinder and Ford TV Fenton gain seats on the Cornell board.
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