Harrison Is Re-elected Mayor Of Chicago In 2nd Term
Chicago voters reelect Carter Harrison to a third term as mayor with a 28 257 plurality over Republican Dibridge Hanecy. Harrison carried 26 of 35 wards as redistricting reshapes council balance, while the Democratic slate won city offices including clerk Ryan and treasurer Gunther.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Dibridge Hanecy
Harrison
Hancey
Carter
McKinley
Bryan
Samuel Alschuler
Yates
Alschuler
Hanecy
William Lorimer
Altgeld
Honore Palmer
Potter Palmer
S. H. Helm
Palmer
William Loeffler
A. J. Ryan
C. F. Gunther
Jefferson
Hyde Park
Cicero
Municipal Voters’ League
Rmiet
Seasun
Wells Wins St. Louis Mayoral Race by 10000 Plurality
Rolla Wells, the Democratic nominee for mayor, wins St. Louis by about ten thousand votes. The entire Democratic ticket is elected, while Republican candidates concede defeat. A close second place race involves George W. Parker and Lee Merriwether on the municipal ownership line.
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St. Louis
Rolla Wells
Charles Weinbaker
George W. Parker
Lee Merriwether
William J. Bryan
Commoner
John P. Altgeld
Illinois
Wells
Merriwether
Public Ownership Party
Republican Victory in Missouri City Election
St. Joseph Mo April 2 Republicans won the house of delegates and the board of public works in the city election. Democrats elected two members to the house of delegates and the auditor.
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St. Joseph, Mo
House of Delegates
Board of Public Works
Denver Election Voters Favor Republicans in Most Races
In Denver on April 2 the city election favored Republicans in most contests, with Mayor Henry V. Johnson running independently on a ticket largely aligned with Republicans led by Robert R. Wright. The mayoralty and several council seats remained the closest races.
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Denver
Colo
Henry V. Johnson
Robert R. Wright
Local election wound tight as results split and crowds rally
Leading Democrats concede the race may exceed the Wells ticket by 38 000 to 5 000 while Johnson nears 4 000. Republican hopes hinge on a council majority. Mayor Johnson issues a poll fraud proclamation, volunteers serve as special policemen led by Irving Hale, with few arrests.
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T. E. Wells
Johnson
Irving Hale
Sweepingly Republican Wins in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs on April 2 reported a sweeping Republican victory with the entire city slate elected by majorities from 1,400 to 1,800. Only five of 23 precincts went Democratic, and those gave light majorities.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Leadville Mayoral Election Quietly Concluded
Leadville Colorado held a small city election with two tickets democratic and republican. Mayor McDonald, Republican, won with 2039 votes against Jeannette, Democrat, 1901. Republican Curtis, treasurer, 1953 beat Stead, Democrat, 1867. Democrats elected Lamping and Horrigan as aldermen while Republicans chose Smith.
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Leadville
Colo
McDonald
Jeannette
Curtis
Stead
Lamping and
Horrigan
Smith
Overland Park Fight Fatal for Two Riders
In Overland park a dispute over politics led to a fight in which Max Rogers killed J. T. Diber instantly and fatally wounded A. T. Rice with a Winchester rifle. All three men were horsemen connected with the Overland park track in Denver.
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Denver
J. T. Diber
A. T. Rice
Max Rogers
Overland Park
Rogers
Overland Park Track
Kansans vote in city elections amid Nation crusade
Municipal elections across Kansas cities drew strong party lines over liquor laws. In Kansas City Kansas Democrats won the mayoralty and most offices by about 900 votes. Topeka elected Democrat Arthur Parker as mayor with Republicans in other offices. Atchison and Leavenworth also backed Democrats, while Wichita rejected the temperance ticket as Republicans swept.
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Kansas City
Kansas
Nation
Kan
Topeka
Arthur Parker
J. W. Orr
Atchison
Leavenworth
Wichita
Anderson elected mayor in Salina by big majority
Salina Kansas on April 2 reports temperance candidate Thomas Anderson won the mayoral race by an overwhelming majority along with the rest of the ticket.
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Salina
Kan
Thomas Anderson
Arkansas City Tightens Gavel in Tough Mayoral Fight
The law and order ticket won the city election in Arkansas City Kansas after a hard fought race. W J Pollock was elected mayor by a 75 vote majority.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Law and Order
W. J. Pollock
Temperance Wins in Larned Municipal Election
The non partisan People's Party ticket won in Larned Kansas on April 2 signaling a victory for the temperance faction.
Republican Ticket Wins Big in Emporia Election
The republican slate backed by prohibition forces won today in Emporia Kansas by a handsome majority with pro prohibition support contributing to the result.
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Emporia
Kan
Democrat Elected Mayor in Atchison Sw Victory
J. W. Orr, a Democrat, was elected mayor of Atchison Kansas with a strong margin. Republicans won most council seats in today's election amid a split local vote.
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Atchison, Kan
J. W. Orr
Prohibition Defeated in Great Bend Mayor Election
In Great Bend Kansas on April 2 the Republican ticket defeated the temperance ticket. E. B. Aber was elected mayor by a six vote majority.
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Prohibition
Great Bend
Kan
Republian
Temperance
Aber
Eureka Elects Mason Amid Heated Campaign
Eureka Kansas voters elected the law and order ticket with J. B. Mason as mayor after a hard fought campaign casting a clear mandate for his administration.
Nationites Defeated In Harper Election Sweep
Harper Kansas residents voted with a large majority for the anti temperance slate, electing its entire ticket in the April 2 vote. The roundup confirms a decisive success for the movement in this city.
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Harper, Kan
Spiritless Contest. Newton Kans April 2
Newton Kansas reports the Republican ticket won by more than 400 votes with little contest. The April 2 result shows a clear victory for the party without notable opposition or disruption.
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Newton
Kan
Law and Order slate wins mayoral race in Manhattan
In Manhattan Kansas on April 2 Rev J K Miller led the law and order ticket to election victory securing control in the local race.
Republicans Victors in Fort Scott Election
The entire Republican ticket was elected in Fort Scott Kansas on April 2. The victory signals strong support for law and order and Republican policy goals.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Temperance ticket swept to victory in Helton Kansas
Dry Won, Helton Kan April 2 The entire temperance ticket was elected here today without opposition.
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Dry
Helton
Kan
Hitz Wins Quiet Girard Mayor Election
In Girard Kansas on April 2 a quiet election saw mayoral candidate Hitz a Republican win by a large majority over his opponent.
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Girard
Kan
Hitz
Rep
Republicans Win by Solid Majority in Garnet Ticket
A Good Majority Garnet Kan April 2 The Republicans elected their ticket here by a good majority.
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Garnet
Kan
Republicans Elect Entire Ticket in Iola Kansas
The Republican party in Iola Kansas on April 2 elected its complete slate of candidates for local offices. The results show a unified party slate sweeping all contests.
Democratic Landslide Report From Leavenworth Spring Election
A Leavenworth Kansas report notes one of the most hotly contested spring elections ever with decisive results across races and ballots. The sweep signifies strong voter turnout and broad party support in the April 2 contest.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Murder Confession Tells of Rice Case Conspiracy
Charles F. Jones, secretary and valet to William M Rice, testified he murdered Rice with chloroform under orders from Albert T Patrick who allegedly plotted to seize 3 million in cash securities and 3 million in realty. Jones described Patrick directing the forged will, witnesses, and slow or quick kills. Patrick calmly listened as the tale unfolded and medicine chest evidence was seized.
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New York
Charles F. Jones
William Marsh Rice
Albert T. Patrick
Patrick
Rice
Jones
Osborne
Jerome
William M. Rice
Texas
David l. Short
Morris Meyers
Anna Francis
J. M. Coleman
Houston
Tex
Francis
Capitol House
Mr. Rice
Mr. Smith
Holt
Captain Baker
Baker
Governor Allen May Leave Porto Rico for Home
Washington reports Governor Allen may resign from Porto Rico and Secretary Hunt ex-supreme court justice of Montana is likely to succeed. Allen sailed from San Juan to Hampton Roads for a Mayflower voyage and has not formally given up his post. The president praised his work in organizing the civil government and his future options include a possible foreign ministry post.
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Washington
Allen
Porto Rico
Hunt
Supreme Court of Montana
San Juan
Hampton Roads
Aguinaldo Takes Oath of Allegiance to United States
General MacArthur reports Emilio Aguinaldo has sworn allegiance under amnesty terms. He will be held for now but granted immunity where possible, while authorities decide his fate and use his influence to wind down the insurrection.
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Washington
War Department
General MacArthur
Aguinaldo
United States
Philippines
Department
MacArthur
Army
Asiatic
Far East
Mediterranean
South Pacific
China
Oregon
New York
East
Brooklyn
Remey
Kentucky
Aguinaldo takes oath of allegiance cited in 1899 note
Boston April 2 Erving Winslow secretary of the Anti Imperialistic league said Aguinaldo had taken the oath of allegiance today He added the move does not affect his organization and that their fight concerns constitutional liberty of America rather than Filipino attitudes or actions.
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Boston
Erving Winslow
Anti-Imperialistic League
Aguinaldo
United States
America
House action on Faneston capture and Funston praised
The Chicago report says the House referred a resolution condemning the capture of Aguinaldo and criticizing government military authorities to the committee on federal relations. A substitute praising General Funston was ruled out of order.
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Chicago
Austin
Tex
House of Representatives
Committee On Federal Relations
Phillips
Fanston
Aguinaldo
George Washington
Philippines
General Funston
Aguinaldo Takes Oath of Allegiance Reported
Sixto Lopez learned in Boston that Aguinaldo had sworn allegiance to the United States. He requested full details but was told only the bare fact had been cabled. Lopez said there may be conditions and asked for time to consider the significance.
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Boston
Sixto Lopez
Aguinaldo
United States
Senor Lopez
Trapshooting nitro powder handicap yields 21 straight clears
At Interstate park the nitro powder handicap event for 16 birds drew 199 entrants with only 21 shooters hitting all 16. Each winner collected 4 dollars. List includes J A R Eliott Kansas City, Charles E Mink Philadelphia, Teal Columbus, Dr E Duncan Louisville, and others from multiple states and Canada.
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New York
Interstate Park
J. A. R. Eliott
Kansas City
Charles E. Mink
Philadelphia
Teal
Columbus
Ohio
Dr. E. Duncan
Louisville
R. L. Trimble
Covington
A. H. Fox
Baltimore
IL. W. Budd
Pemberton
N. J
Bird
A. B. Dover
Wilmington
Del
E. 8. Johnson
Atlantic City
George Darby
J. D. Sperry
Dock Island
Tih
R. Rahm
Pittsburg
H. D. Bates
Ridgeton
Ontario
George Roll
Blue Island
Ill
J. L. Alabaster
Chicago
Herbert
W. R. Crosby
O'Fallon
Fred Gilbert
Spirit Lake
Iowa
P. A. Steubener
Washington
D. C
C. Hirshy
J. von Lengerke
Orange
Emmers
Rogers
Chris Gottlieb
L. Easton
D. V. Foster
Waterville
Colonel Markham
Savannah
W. Vanderbose
Jack Fanening
Jersey City
G. H. City
W. FP. Parker
Meriden
Comm
Receivers Appointed in Germania Debenture Case
Judge Jackson named Pletcher B R White llama and Alfred M Copen as receivers for the Germania Debenture in Cincinnati Ohio. The bond is set at 1 6 and the appointment took place on April 1.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Jackson
Pletcher BR. Witellama
Alfred M. Copen
Germania
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Carter Harrison
Denver Republican
Larned
People's Party
Eureka
J. B. Mason
Manhattan
J. K. Miller
Man
Iola
Chloroform
Ness
Rice's Valet
W. H. Hunt
New Orleans
Albany
Root
Manila
Malacanan
Arellano
Philippine Islands
United States of America
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