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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1902
Page
1
Reported optimism from both parties as New York campaigns run tight in a race seen as winnable with estimates varying. Some conservative figures put the majority as low as ten thousand while others claim more than five times that margin could be achieved.
New York voters brace for Tuesday election as leaders from both parties claim big majorities. Odell predicts a Republican win with 695,000 votes, while Coler and Campbell forecast Democratic victory. Wall Street shows heavy betting on Odell, and New York County hints at strong Republican gains in county and assembly support.
In Ohio the canvass for minor state offices and congressmen closed with less rallying than usual on the Saturday before election. The notable exceptions were Cleveland where Senator Hanna and Mayor Johnson spoke all week and Columbus where Senator Foraker addressed the crowd.
Chairman J M Griges of the Democratic Congressional Committee says the next House will have a Democratic majority of at least 20. He notes weather and last minute results affect outcomes and claims Republicans are overconfident in many districts while Democrats are alert where races occur. He cites gerrymandering in Illinois and New York but says a Democratic House with a safe margin is still likely.
California voters face a full slate of state officers a legislature a United States senator and eight congressmen. Lane the Democrat pursues labor votes in major cities while union labor and Democrats back the same congress candidates in San Francisco. Republicans seek a six seat House majority and Perkins hopes for re election to the Senate.
Seattle Nov 1 The campaign in this state practically closed for the election tonight Final meetings are planned by both parties as probations for the election are completed Republican state chairman Morrison predicts a majority near 2000 if voter turnout improves The Democratic chairman Heifner doubts a Republican sweep but expects a smaller margin Both parties project control of the legislature with 74 Democratic and about 100 Republican joint votes feared possible apathy and factional differences may reduce outcomes.
In Butte the democracy campaign grows stronger with speeches from John M. Evans and D. J. Hennessy at the Grand opera house. Supporters credit the party’s managers and denounce Heinze fusion tactics, while charges against Hennessy are vigorously denied amid strong audience reaction.
Special dispatch from Leadville reports Malcolm Gallion aged 20 and Cracy Dickey 14 who eloped to wed after meeting near here. They fled with three rifles two revolvers and 1700 rounds. a sheriff intercept halted the marriage as parents plan prosecution for abduction and perjury. The couple, claiming love, face jail while Cracy’s parents prepare to take her home.
J Pierpont Morgan and party arrived from Chicago and met Ralph W Hickox while Senator Hanna visited the residence for a long conference. The Evening Plain Dealer hints at a nationwide soft coal merger with Morgan playing a key role in consolidating mining interests and control in the Hoooking Valley Mansilon fields amid quiet talks to unite Indiana and Silino’s producers.
Earnest Severance ten year old son of F. A. Severance of Big Timber was struck by a freight train while playing near the stockyards. His right leg was almost severed above the knee and amputated at Dr. W. A. Moore's office after the injury. Witnesses offer conflicting accounts of how the fall occurred.
Four year old Joseph Preston was taken to Columbus hospital after being crushed between two freight cars in the Shelby Junction yards while attempting to uncouple them. Doctors fear internal injuries from the accident reported this afternoon.
A Republican gathering convened in Great Falls on November 1 with speakers Joseph M Dixon and Fletcher Maddos addressing supporters. The event emphasized party platforms and local campaign momentum.
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