Treasury Reports Large Cash Surplus and Gold Reserves
Washington reports Ellis H. Roberts notes the 1902 fiscal year closed with a net ordinary revenue of 62,478,253 dollars and expenditures of 471,190,857 dollars, yielding a 91,287,376 dollar surplus amid record cash balances and substantial gold holdings. The treasury shows a large working fund and rising bank deposits, with bonds bought for sinking fund and interest prepayments across months July through October.
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Washington
Fellis H. Robtes
Erts
United Statn
War Department
United States
Treasury
Gold Standard Strength Upholds U S Currency Under Law
The treasury report shows bank deposits and bonds shifting, gold coin and bullion driving growth in total money by year end. Gold certificates surpassed United States notes in holdings, while silver and subsidiary coin rose, with 368 more banks and 437 new charters added by June 1902.
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United States
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Whch
United States Court Opens November Term in Helena
Judge Knowles opened the November term of the U S court in Helena. Richard Vadnais pleaded not guilty to smuggling goods from Canada. set for December 1. Decrees against I N Daly Ora M Clements and George Jackson for fencing public lands in Yellowstone county require removal of fences. John Potter named chief clerk after Heldt’s death. Potter was Helena’s first postmaster. Vinai K Semple and Joseph N Deschenes of Butte declared bankrupts. cases referred to Thompson Campbell. Court bailiffs appointed D H Weston S A Sisgritte and H H Guthrie.
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Helena
Knowles
Richard Vadnais
John Potter
Crief
John N. Heldt
Mr. Potter
Vinai K. Semple
Joseph N. Deschenes
Butte
Thompson Campbell
D. H. Weston
S. A. Sisgritte
H. H. Guthrie
Outlaws Casey and Sims Shot Dead in Woods County Shootout
Bert Casey, an outlaw leader, and Jim Sims, his lieutenant, were killed today near Clear Springs after a gunfight with two deputy sheriffs. They resisted with volleys but wounded none. Moran, held on murder charges in Lawton, was the target of their plan.
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Guthrie
Oklo
Bert Casey
Jim Sims
Clear Springs
Woods County
Casey
Sims
George Moran
Lawton
Judge Knowles Names Grand Jury for Federal Court
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena, November 8 reports Judge Knowles ordered a grand jury. Twenty three names were drawn with reports set for November 12. Thirteen jurors hail from Helena and the rest from other parts of the state.
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Helena
Knowles
Treasury balances in general fund exceed gold reserve
Washington on November 3 reports a cash balance of 206,718,273 dollars and gold reserve of 109,500,038 dollars in the treasury division of redemption. The statement notes the general fund balance is in excess of the 150,000,000 dollar gold reserve.
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Washington
Treasury
Republicans Race in King County and Statewide
Charles G Heifner, chairman of the Democratic state committee, predicts a Democrat victory across the state with margins from 1 500 to 4 000 and a Democratic legislature on joint ballot. He blames Republican factions for splitting votes and claims Republican candidates lack harmony with the president’s views.
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United States Senate
King County
Charles G. Heifner
Democrat State Committee
United States
Colorado Election Previews Promise Heated Colorado Balloting
Denver observers expect a hotly contested election with Democrats and Republicans each claiming statewide victory margins. Four minor tickets unlikely to exceed 20 000 votes faced by a 22000 total. three congressmen to be chosen with both parties optimistic. Democrats seen winning legislature and Teller re election. Election officers to be aided by both parties at polling places despite injunctions. County Clerk Adele certified 1800 registration names amid GOP objections to fictitious entries.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
United States
Teller
Adele
Johnson
Election Day Looms Over Kansas State and Congressional Tickets
Topeka reports a heated race as Kansans prepare to vote on a full state ticket and eight congressmen. Republicans and Democrats claim confidence, while Democrats hope gains in the legislature amid county rifts from the senatorial contest. The Topeka scene centers on a county officers contest sparked by temperance factions against regular GOP candidates.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Addicks Odds Skewed as Delaware Legislature Returns Expected
Dover November 3 estimates from multiple sources suggest J Edward Addicks cannot command the next legislature. Union Republican nominee William Byrne foresees a Republican majority with a deadlock on the senate and possible two Republican U S Senate winners. Regular Republican and Democratic leaders dispute this, predicting Byrne loses and Addicks elects at most 16 legislators, blocking his U S Senate bid. Democratic leaders claim a majority over both Republican factions.
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Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
William Byrne
Union
Addicks
Congress
United States
Mr. Byrne
United States Senate
Salt Lake election clouded by church issue and party defections
In Salt Lake City and across Utah the church question splits party lines ahead of tomorrow's election. The main battle is for control of the legislature and the seat to succeed Senator Rawlings. Republican Gentile defections are seen as high, while Mormon Democratic defections may offset them. Tonight's political meetings occurred in major towns statewide.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Rawlings
Republicans Claim Dovener to Return With Larger Margin
In Wheeling West Virginia on November 3 the Republican managers predict Dovener will be reelected to Congress from the First district with a bigger majority. They also note John T McGraw the Democrat is running a strong campaign in the Second district and Dayton the Republican nominee may face a close race. In the Third district Miller the Democrat is opposing Gaines the Republican and both parties claim the Fourth and Fifth districts are competitive.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Elaim Dovener
Congress
John T. McGraw
Dayton
Miller
Gaines
Rain Dampens Guthrie Election Expectations
Oklahoma leaders from both parties say steady rain since Sunday will reduce turnout for tomorrow's election. They expect a lower total vote and cannot predict which party gains, but both claim possible narrow victories.
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Guthrie, Okla
Partes
Idaho campaign closes with rival claims on state tickets
Boise Idaho November 3 The Idaho campaign ends with each side claiming the state on state and legislative tickets. Betting activity was high with Republicans more aggressive as Chairman Gooding and others placed substantial sums, signaling moneyed support.
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Boise
Idaho
Gooding
Republican State Committee
Nebraska voters face tight race for state offices and Congress
George F. Bryant estimates Governor La Follette’s lead at 40000 as Republicans claim 10 congressmen with one in doubt and Democrats one with fighting chances for three more. Republicans likely to control the next legislature and US Senate race, while tomorrow’s vote should produce a near even split in Congress amid high apathy.
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George F. Bryant
Republian
Michigan election outlook seen for state officers and congress
Detroit Nov 3 Republicans confident of sweeping state officers 12 congressmen and county posts while Democrats forecast victory for their governor lieutenant governor and at least three congressmen in the election that will also name a successor to U S Senator James H McMillan.
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Detroit
Michigan
United States
James H. McMillan
Leutenant
Campaign in Tennessee Sees Little Voter Interest
TELNESSER Tenn Nov 3 The state campaign has aroused little interest with the major question the size of the democratic majority. In the First Second and Eighth districts Congressmen Bronson Gibson and Sims face strong opposition as they seek re election.
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Nashville
Tenn
Bronson
Gibson
Sims
ND voters split focus in North Dakota election race
Fargo reports little interest in tomorrow's election with a Republican victory seen as assured. Attention shifts to the legislature where Senator Hansbrough's bid for reelection faces a challenge within the party. North Dakota voters will elect two congressmen for the first time under reapportionment.
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Fargo
N. D
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Minnesota State Ticket Contested Ahead of Election
In Minnesota the battle centers on the top line with Democrats banking on a normal Republican win and aiming to elect a governor. Republicans promise a sweeping victory while acknowledging a reduced vote for Van Sant for governor.
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St. Paul
Minnesota
van Sant
Alabama election to choose officers and congressmen on same day
Montgomery announces a joint election day for state officers and Congress in Alabama for the first time under the new constitution. Interest centers in the Seventh district where Republican Judge O By Street faces Democrat John L Burnett. Democrats predict a 25 000 majority statewide.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
O. By Street
John L. Burnett
Congress
New Orleans Votes Set for Tomorrow in Local Elections
New Orleans residents prepare to vote Tuesday on seven congressmen, a railroad commissioner, and multiple constitutional amendments of local interest. Low registration and poll taxes suggest reduced turnout with a Democratic ticket expected to carry all districts.
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New Orleans
Louisana
Rairoad
Wyoming election outlook but no figures given
Democratic managers in Cheyenne anticipate electing congressional and state candidates tomorrow but withhold numbers. Republicans claim Congressman Mondell will win by at least 2500 votes. Legislature expected to be strongly Republican.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Mondell
Virginia May Elect 10 Congressmen Tomorrow
Richmond report notes Virginia will elect 10 congressmen tomorrow with opposition in each district, though largely nominal. The election under the new constitution sees less than 15 percent of black voters registered.
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Richmond
Virginia
South Carolina Democrats to Return Unified Delegation
Charleston on November 3 reports an unopposed victory for Duncan Heyward as governor and confirms Asbury C. Lattimer will succeed John McLaurin in the U S Senate, with the legislature set to back the party slate.
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Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
Duncan Heyward
Asbury C.lattimer
United States Senate
John McLaurin
Republicans Confident in Iowa’s Single Congressional Seat
Des Moines Iowa on November 8 Republicans see a solid delegation from Iowa with only the Second district in doubt. State chairman predicts a Republican majority on the safe ticket of 65 000 while Democrats peg it at 50 000.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Democrats Likely to Sweep Texas Tickets in 1922
Tenans Dallas reports strong indications that the entire Democratic ticket will win in Texas tomorrow. The closest race appears in the 4th district where Republicans concentrate on electing their candidate.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Usth
Kentucky voters seen shaping seven Dems in Congress
Louisville on November 3 reports a light turnout across Kentucky with Democrats expected to win seven congressional seats by large margins while Republicans are certain of one. Three districts remain in doubt.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Rpublicans
Wisconsin election outlook and party splits in Milwaukee
Milwaukee November 3. Republicans appear likely to win the state ticket tomorrow but intra party divisions are evident. Mayor Rose, a Democrat, projects a sizeable plurality from twelve to seventeen thousand, with General ...
Georgia to elect congressional candidates in 11 districts
The article notes U.S. elections of Democratic candidates for Congress across Georgia's 11 districts. It states state officers and the governor are already chosen in October, focusing on congressional races rather than state offices.
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Georgia
Missouri Legislature and Butler Triumph Likely in St Louis
In St Louis Missouri the main battle is for the legislature and the Seventh District. Republican State Chairman Aikens predicts a very close but Republican joint ballot. Democratic Chairman Rothwell claims a 30 000 plurality and a 30 seat legislature plus 15 of 16 districts. Butler faces a tough fight in the Twelfth District but is favored for election.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Aikens
Rothwell
Helso
Butler
New Jersey election edge leans Republican in state races
In Trenton on November 3 the campaign in New Jersey runs spirited with a likely Republican legislature. Democratic Chairman Journey says Democrats will carry the First, Third, Ninth and Tenth districts. Republicans claim a 5,000 nominal margin in the First and a 3,038 lead in the Third. The Ninth and Tenth lie within Democratic Hudson county.
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Trenton
N. J
Journey
Murphy
Hudson County
South Dakota election outlook on state legislature seats
In Sioux Falls on November 3 the Democrats expect to win 12 to 14 of the 16 state legislative seats while Republicans concede about six. The socialist vote is estimated at 3,000 and total votes around 80,000, about 15,000 fewer than two years ago.
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Sioux Falls, & TD
Tao
Republicans see large lead in tomorrow’s election in Connecticut
New Haven reports indicate Republican leaders expect substantial pluralities to carry the ticket with Democratic State Chairman Walsh hopeful for a Democratic state victory and four or five congressmen. He claims all factional difficulties have been harmonized.
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New Haven
Conn
Walsh
Parties forecast in congressional race debate
Republicans expect 12 of their candidates to win while Democrats project at least six of 14 seats. The outcome hinges on the socialist vote strength in tomorrow's election.
Election Mood in Rhode Island Prepares for Key Contests
Providence voters await a close race as Republicans and Democrats mobilize for the congressional contests. Republicans forecast defeating Bull and Capron while Democrats predict Granger and Owen unseating them. L. A. Garyn of Cumberland mounts a strong challenge to Governor Kimball as the assembly remains likely Republican.
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Providence
R. I
Granger
F. P. Owen
Bull
Capron
Indiana Senate Hope Greenbacks and Beveridge Claim Win
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge issue statements from Indiana counties predicting a Republican victory by 20 000 to 30 000 and a legislative majority. They say the coming legislature will choose a successor to Senator Fairbanks and, if Republicans win, Fairbanks will be reelected. State Chairman O Brien and Democratic leaders express strong confidence.
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Indianapolis
Fairbanks
Beveridge
O'Brien
New Hampshire Polls Expect Light Vote and GOP Lead
Nashua reports anticipate a lighter statewide vote than two years ago. The Republican candidate for governor is seen with a minimum 6000 plurality and incumbent congressmen are likely to be reelected. Democratic gains may occur in both legislative chambers.
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Nashua
N. H
New Hampshire
Maryland Republicans Forecast Big Lead In Vote
In Baltimore on November 3, Charman Goldsborough predicts a Republican majority of 10 000 to 12 000 and a solid Republican congressional delegation. Vandiver, chairman of the Democratic committee, is confident four Democrats will win with a chance for a fifth. Voters are expected to cast a light ballot.
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Baltimore
Charman Goldsborough
Republican Committee Tonight
Charman Vandiver
Democratic Committee
Storm Looms as Nevada Voters Prepare for Close Congressional Race
Reno reports a major storm may hit by tomorrow affecting turnout. The contest is expected to be extremely close except for Congressman Farrington, a Republican, whose election is generally conceded.
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Reno
Farrington
Congress
Mass political stump ends in Boston campaign push
In Boston on November 3 mass campaign speeches closed with Republicans claiming a 5000 vote lead while Democrats forecast an 8000 vote plurality for their gubernatorial candidate.
Likely Democratic Victory Seen in North Carolina Race
Raleigh reports indicate a Democratic win is likely in the state ticket race with a 50 000 to 60 000 lead. Republicans claim hope in two congressional districts, the Eighth and Tenth.
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Raleigh
N. C
Little Rock Election Sees Little Voter Interest
In Little Rock Arkansas on November 3 a congressional election shows little public interest with Democratic nominees in the various districts expected to be elected.
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Little Rock
Ark
Democrats Sweep Mississippi in 7 Districts
Jackson Mississippi November 3 Democrats sweep seven congressional districts with no opposition reported. The note states the entire delegation appears set for victory as voting closes.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Quay Delivers Plurality Estimate For Governor Vote
Senator Quay chairman of the Republican state committee releases a late night statement with county by county estimates ahead of the governor race tomorrow. The document notes a plurality outcome based on the rotable tally.
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Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Republican State Committee
Political splits hint at Pennypacker win margins
The report notes Philadelphia shows a 41 105,000 plurality for Pennypacker, Allegheny County Pittsburgh about 25,000, with 32 congressional districts split to the Democrat. The senator claims a two thirds Republican majority in both legislative branches. Democratic chairman Creasey predicts Pattson’s 40,000 plurality for governor and an anti Penrose US Senate majority in the next legislature.
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Pennypacker
Republcan
Philadephiia
Allegheny County
Pittsburg
Creasey
Pattson
United States
Quiet Michigan Election Campaign Seen in Detroit Area
Detroit voters in Detroit Port Huron and Saginaw head to polls as city offices are decided. L. T. Durand predicts a Democratic statewide ticket win while party leaders expect a Republican legislature and most Michigan congressional seats.
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Detroit
Port Huron
Saginaw
Michigan
L. T. Durand
Justin R. White
Illinois Voters Eye Party Control in Chicago Forecast
Chicago Nov 3 Republicans predict 19 of 25 U S representatives and a solid state majority to choose the next senator. Democrats insist on a joint ballot edge while conceding GOP leads in Cook County and possible independent turnout could sway results. Both parties acknowledge large independent vote.
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Chicago
United States
William E. Mason
Congress
Cook
Sheep to Minnesota Shipments From Fort Benton
S. A. Hamilton of Winona Michigan has purchased several trainloads of sheep locally and will ship them to Minnesota in a few days. The stockyards received the animals today for transport and sale.
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Standard
Fort Benton
S. A. Hamilton
Winona
Mich
Minnesota
Bridge Collapse Injures Several in Portland Tragedy
In Portland on November 3 a span of the Second Street bridge collapsed into Marquam Gulch. Three men, two boys and a team of horses fell about 40 feet. David Brenner, a boy, was seriously injured but expected to recover. others sustained only minor bruises.
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Ore
Second Street
Marquam Gulch
David Brenner
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