Fusion Triumph In Greater New York Election
Seth Low elected mayor of Greater New York by a wide plurality. Fusionists sweep city offices including borough presidents and key judicial seats. Ohio Republicans gain large leg electoral margin while local option candidates lose in Ohio legislative contests.
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Feet Low
New York City
New York
Seth Low
Columbia University
Clemens' Union
Greater New York
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
Munich
Will- Traverse
Jerome
Robert A. van Wyck
Democrata
New York Cty
P. m
van Wyck
New York State
Seth Fuow
Charles W. Fornes
Board of Aldermen
Edward & Grout
Greater
Jacob A. Cantor
Manhattan
J. Edward Swanstrom
George Chomwell
Richmond
Bronx
James L. Wells
Justonist
Louis F. Haffen
Joseph Cassidy
Queens
Citizens’ Union Party
Bruten
Congrészman
Nicholas Muller
Dant
Old City
Supreme Court
Morgan J. O'Brien
Samuel Greenbaum
John Proctor Clarke
James A. Blanchard
Ensidldates
Charles W. Dayton
Charles H. Knox
Justice O'Brien
William Travers Jerome
Henry W. Unger
New York County
John T. Oakley
Wiliam J. O'Brien
Croker Retires You Turn Leadership To Carroll
New York on November 6 reports that Richard Croker announced this would be his last personally conducted campaign. He handed over leadership of Tammany Hall to John F. Carroll, with Daniel F. McMahon continuing in the executive role as the organization transitions after Croker’s retirement.
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Croker
New York
Richard Croker
Pia
Tammany “Halland Tu i ‘Carrol
John F. Tt
Daniel F. McMahon Wying
Executive
Apg
Indications Gorman Victorious in Maryland
A conservative estimate from about half the city precincts and near‑final Maryland returns at 4 am suggests the Democrats will control the legislature with around 67 joint-ballot votes, needing the second Baltimore City district. City margins for either party may not exceed 2000, with leaders not releasing precise figures.
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Gorman
Maryland
Paltimore
Baltimore City
Failed to Down Quay Penn Boss Wins Out in Philadelphia
Philadelphia voters report a 60,000 to 70,000 plurality for Republican Frank G. Harris for state treasurer and Wim. P. Potter for supreme court judge as of 2 a.m. Returns show overwhelming support for ballot reform amendments. Secretary Ciemmens of the union party concedes defeat for the state and county union ticket in Philadelphia at midnight, citing insufficient returns for figures.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Frank G. Harris
Wim. P. Potter
Supreme Court
Ciemmens
Union Party
Low Triumph Fueled by Presse, Seth Low Says
New York November 6 Seth Low at his home amid election returns said the result appears assured and he is gratified by the outcome He credits newspapers as a splendid and important factor in bringing about the victory and appreciates their support in a hard fought campaign.
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New York
Seth Low
Croker Calls for Change After Shepard Defeat
New York dispatch reports Mr. Croker saying the people demanded change and Tammany Hall must bow to it. He blamed defeat on widespread dissent and wished success for Mr. Low while declining to discuss his own plans. Edward M. Shepard acknowledged defeat and telegrammed wishes for a successful incoming administration. In New Jersey, Franklin Murphy led late returns to a GOP governor win with Republican majorities expected in both houses.
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Tammany
New York
Croker
Shepard
Tammany Hall
Edward M. Shepard
Brooklyn
Low
Greater New York
Tamman Hall Leader Named After Resignation
Mr Croker will tender his resignation as Senator Timothy D Sullivan moves to nominate John F Carroll as the new leader of Tamman Hall. The action follows the pending departure and signals a leadership change within the group.
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Mr. Croker
Timothy D. Sullivan
John F. Carroll
Siesta
Tamman Hiall
Big Diamond Robbery at Dubme Jewelry Store
Burglars broke the large showroom window of the Dubme Jewelry store in Cincinnati and fled with about $20,000 worth of diamonds early this morning. No suspects named. Police investigation underway.
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Cincinnati
Dubme Jewelry Store
Roosevelt's message may spell ship subsidy policy
New York Herald reports Roosevelt drafting a concise message to Congress. He will stress reciprocity, a stronger navy, canal action, stricter immigration laws, and fiscal restraint, with no fixed legislative proposals but urging congressional remedy and a broad shipbuilding program.
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Congress
United States
Philippines
West Indies
Great Britain
Ways and Means Committee
China
Cuba
Department
Commerce and Industries
Department of Commerce and Industries
MISS TOPPAN VICTIMS PROMISE SENSATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS
Boston dispatch reports General Whitney of the state police promising sensational developments in the Miss Jane Toppan case. The Herald says the arrest followed fears she might attempt suicide amid two earlier self harm attempts. Police suspected a patient she nursed in Lowell died from poison, with Dr Herbert B McIntyre noting a Conners patient died under suspicious circumstances.
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Boston
Jane Toppan
Robinson
Massachusetts
Herald
General Whitney
State Polices
Medford
New Hampshire
the Herald
Toppan
Holmes
Whitney
Oliver Whitney
Migsloppan
Lowell
Herbert B. McIntyre
Cambridge
Myra 8 Conners
Liptons Troubles Spark London Boycott Plan
Report from London outlines a looming boycott of Sir Thomas Lipton by warehouse and store workers over wages and labor conditions. A circular to Trades councils claims workers are not fairly treated while Lipton's charity giving and yacht racing vanity are cited as distractions. Average unskilled hours run fifty five weekly. tea department workers earn four fifty to six forty weekly and girls earn one seventy five.
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London
Sid Thomas Lipton
England
Sir Thomas
Air Thomas
Lipton
America
Lberry
J.tpson
Jewels for His Bride Police Seize Rich Necklace on Arrival
Fenrhyn Neville, an English suitor to Lena M Wall of Chicago, landed from the Umbria with a diamond necklace, a wedding ring, and a jeweled ornament sewn near his ankle. Customs officers seized about $2,000 in jewelry after a testy opening interview. Neville claimed the pieces were to be kept safe until his return to England and said he bought them for his Chicago sweetheart.
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New York
Fenrhyn Neville
Lena M. Wall
Chicago
Umbria
Neville
Donahue
America
England
Miss Stone Alive Report From Sofia Dispatch
A Sofia dispatch reports Miss Stone and Mrs Tsilka seen within the last two days by emissaries of American diplomatic agent Mr Dickinson. They are safe and well and their release is expected to be arranged soon.
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New York
Bamakov
Bulgaria
Miss Stone
Admiral Caillard Seizes Customs at Mitylene
Paris dispatch reports Admiral Caillard's squadron arriving at the island of Mitylene to seize customs there and at another port. He has occupied the three principal ports of the island.
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Turkish Port
Mitylene Island
Paris
Caillard
Mitylene
Midi
Nitylene
Men Still Missing as Boat Found at Mason City
Mason City Ia Nov 7 There is no new information on the probable drowning of G L Montgomery and N S Baird traveling men seen last Saturday at 3 o'clock Their boat has just been found The report also notes a curiosity about whether Germany or England has thirty three cities with populations over 100 000.
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Mason Cuy
Mason City
G. L. Montgomery
N. S. Baird
Germany
England
Heavier Burdens for Britain Warn of New Taxes and Loans
British finance moves signal upcoming taxes and fresh loans as Sir Michael Hicks-Beach warns of soaring war costs in South Africa. He notes government expenditures rising and hints at greater sacrifices for the nation. John Morley warns ordinary expenditures have surged by 28 million pounds over a decade.
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London
Great Britain
Michael Hicks-Head
Bristol
South Africa
Sir Michael
Michael Hicks-Beach
John Morley
M. B
Forfar
Scotland
Bewildered by Botha Latest Coup Alarms London
London reports bewilderment over General Botha’s latest operation in the eastern Transvaal. British columns faced surprise as 1,009 Boers attacked the rear guard, with heavy casualties and likely gun capture or loss. Critics question artillery value against mobile guerrilla action and imply officer laxity.
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London
South Africa
Botha
Kitchener
Ermelo
Transvaal
Vinkfontein
Kaffire
Two Large Elevators Burn at Port Huron Fire
Port Huron Michigan November 6 fire destroyed two adjoining Botsford Elevator Company structures. Loss about 300000 dollars with 171000 bushels of wheat 90000 bushels of corn and 14000 bushels of oats destroyed. Elevators tied to Grand Trunk through train plan from Duluth to Leith Scotland. new 1000000 bushel elevator planned at Point Edward.
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Port Huron
Mich
Botsford Elevator Company
Grand Trunk Railroad System
Duluth
Minn
Leith
Scotland
J. B. Botsford
Point Edward
A. D. McParland
Kansas girl arrested in Chicago before lover arrives
Dorothy Hingle, 15, from Dodge City Kansas, is held at Harrison Street station awaiting her father's arrival from Kansas. She had left home ten days earlier to reunite with William Gardner a Santa Fe brakeman also from Dodge City. Police intercepted before the couple could meet and marry amid tears from her family and friends.
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Kansas
Chicago
Dorothy Hingle
Dodge City
Kan
Harrison Street
Miss Winkle
Grater
William Gardner
Waa
Santa Fe
Gardner
Chicaga Lice
Hail Prevention by Cannons Questioned by Moore
Washington announces statement by Acting Agriculture Secretary Wil lis L. Moore on attempts to prevent hail with cannons and explosives. He cites mixed opinions, limited success, and notes vast natural forces exceed human capability. He warns against widespread belief and urges caution to avoid wasteful experiments.
Mail Service Report Urges Fast Pacific Mail to Orient
Washington dispatch reports the annual brief by Second Assistant Postmaster General William Shallenberger urging direct fast mail service between the Pacific coast and the Orient, reestablishment of pneumatic tube service, and closer division of city mail handling on rail cars. It notes no direct contract for Pacific to Philippines mail and analyzes potential benefits from speedy steamship routes, with proposed $500000 pneumatic funding and about $200000 yearly operating costs once established. It cites extensive existing steamship, rail and post office car routes and rising domestic mail costs since prior projections.
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Genral
Washington
William Shallenberger
Pacific Coast
Orient
General Post Office
Postoffice Department
Philippines
Hong Kong
Manila
Steamship Company
Congress
Lagtne
Pernjees
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