Voters stream in New York City as ballots cast at pace of one a minute
In a tight governor race primary focus on Hearst versus Hughes. East Side supports Hearst while overall city polling shows rapid voting and strong straight-ballot trends. By noon 115 arrests for illegal voting mark the day as residents flock to the polls in clear weather.
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New York City
New York
William Randolph Hearst
Chase E. Hughes
Hearst
Independence League
Eastside
Hughes
The
Star
Hoffman House
Hiughes
Tammany
Hill Top
Honest Elections Committee
Roosevelt Votes and Departs from Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt cast ballot No. 4 at 9 15 AM in Oyster Bay and quickly left the polling place after a brief moment. He saluted well wishers then rode with Mrs J West Roosevelt to a town drive before boarding the special train at 10 30 AM for Washington.
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The
Star
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Mr. Loeb
J. West Roosevelt
Washington
Government offices nearly empty as cabinet members vote
Washington, Navy. Government departments are nearly idle as all cabinet members except Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department are away on campaigns or to vote. Most will return to Washington tonight, with some at the White House to receive returns. About 2,000 government clerks are voting, including 500 who went to New York state.
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Star
Washington
Navy
Hitchcock
Interior Department
White House
Joint Ticket Agency
New York State
Weather Favors Heavy Vote in Cincinnati Election
Cincinnati voters faced favorable conditions as polls opened, with officials projecting high turnout amid clear skies and comfortable temperatures. Early results may reflect strong engagement in local contests and state referenda.
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The
Star
Cincinnati
Chicago election day opens with sunshine and warm air
Election day began with sunshine in Chicago but turned overcast as voters headed to the polls. Of 344,246 registered voters, Republicans predicted 236,000 would cast ballots, while officials note the ballot contains the largest slate of candidates ever offered in the county.
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the Star
Chicago
Republican Organization
Vote Holds Despite Light Rain In Milwaukee
A light but constant drizzle fell in Milwaukee as voters turnout remained heavy for the election day. Local officials reported steady polling and no weather-related delays despite the damp conditions.
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The
Star
Milwaukee
Wis
Record arrests for illegal voting reach 115 in four hours
Special to the Star reports 115 arrests on charges including illegal voting and registration and accepting money during the first four hours of voting. State Superintendent Morgan noted this as the greatest early arrest total since the bureau’s establishment.
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the Star
New York
Morgan
Local Man One of Directors in Company
Articles of incorporation filed with the probate judge of Etowah county by the Little River Power Company list Howard W. Sexton of Anniston as a director. Officers include R. A. Mitchell of Gadsden as president Henderson of Durango Colo vice president Goldman of Gadsden secretary treasurer. Fernwood Mitchell of Gadsden and H. W. Sexton of Anniston also named directors. The firm aims to develop water power on Little River in Etowah county.
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Gadsden
Etowah County
Little River Power Company
Howard W. Sexton
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Oxford Lake Line
Anniston
R. A. Mitchell
Henderson
Durango
Colo
Goldman
Fernwood Mitchell
H. W. Sexton
Little River
Light vote in city shows Democracy ahead in wards
Early returns from city elections show Ward One with 207 votes mostly Democratic by 1 15 pm, Ward Two 86 with two Republicans, Ward Three 14 all Democratic, Ward Four 12 with six Republicans, Ward Five 20 with a few Republicans. Total 339 by 1 30 pm, GOP unlikely to reach 50 votes.
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Ward
Repubs
Bold bank robbery in Ladd Illinois nets $7000
Two masked men entered the Farmers and Miners bank in Ladd Illinois bound cashier J J Hurley and escaped with about 7000 in currency. The holdup surprised local officials who tracked a livery rig to Peru before the pair fled toward this city and a running gun battle followed.
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Star
LA Salle
Bank of
Hurley
Dis
Penu
Ladd
Peru
Denny
Disappointed in Love Endings in Fatal Self Inflicted Shot
In Alphabetta Georgia Minnie Webb 16 daughter of Henry Webb a well known farmer shot herself in the breast with a single barrel shotgun claiming a broken heart as the reason after her sweetheart Speer Stone told her he did not love her He was summoned and held in her arms as she died hours later family friends and the community mourn the tragic death
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Alphabetta, Ga
Minnie Webb
Henry Webb
Speer Stone
Mrs J H Wilson Dies at Jenifer
News from Oxford reports the death of Mrs John H Wilson at Jenifer after weeks of illness. She leaves a husband and eight children and many friends in Oxford Anniston. Funeral arrangements are pending with interment expected at Munford tomorrow.
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Oxford
John H. Wilson
Jenifer
No Coal Famine Seen in Anniston Amid Latest Checks
An investigation today finds no coal famine in Anniston among manufacturers or dealers. The Southern Railway reportedly meets demand and the Western Steel Car and Foundry Company runs normally after a mine disaster limited supply. Kilby locomotive works and Central Foundry report adequate coal, despite a strike elsewhere.
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Western Steel Car and Foundry Company
Southern Railway
Thomas FE. Kilby
Kilby Locomotive and Machine Works
Kilby
Southern
Central Foundry Company
U. S
Rome Captain R G Cross Dies After Coughing Spell
Captain R G Cross of Rome Georgia died after a coughing spell that struck before medical help could arrive. He had been in frail health for some time and leaves a wife and one child.
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Star
Rome
R. G. Cross
Mutiny in British naval garrisons at Portsmouth reported
Portsmouth England Nov 6 a naval mutiny erupted in the bar racks forcing rapid troop deployments from several points. Warships in the harbor prepared to land armed guards as authorities fear wider garrison unrest. Rioters attacked officers quarters and damaged homes. many arrests and beatings followed.
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The
Star
Portsmouth
England
Lieutenant Wiley Illness Not Considered Serious
Later news from Lieutenant Noble Wiley son of Congressman A A Wiley in Havana says he has a very light fever and is in no danger unless an unforeseen turn for the worse occurs.
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The
Star
Montgomery
Noble Wiley
A. A. Wiley
Havana
French President Fallieres marks 65th birthday
Paris Nov 6 President Fallieres turned 65 today born in Mezin November 6 1841 Flags were displayed and military reviews held in observance of the anniversary.
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Star
Paris
Fallieres
Mezin
Georgia Club Women Convene in Macon for Federation Meet
Macon hosts the Georgia Federation of Women's Clubs as delegates gather for the annual convention. Several score delegates are in attendance with more expected before the opening session tomorrow morning.
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Georgia Club
Macon
Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs
Georgia Presbyterian Synod in Session Opens in Waycross
Presbyterian ministers and ruling elders from across Georgia gather in Waycross for the annual Synod of Georgia. The business session spans most of the coming week as delegates discuss church affairs.
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Waycross
Synod of Georgia
Negroes and the Whites Clash in WigginS Mississippi
News from New Orleans reports at Wiggens Mississippi a clash between whites and negroes with fatalities totaling two whites and one negro. The origin of the trouble is not known.
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The
Star
New Orleans
Wiggins
Miss
Coal supply steady in Anniston despite railcar shortages
Local dealers report normal domestic coal stocks and a sufficiency to meet demand for at least a month. Iron supplies have been affected by a lack of cars, with both the Southern and Louisville & Nashville railways similarly constrained, but no anticipated famine is foreseen.
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Southern
Louisville & Nashville
Anniston
Sheriff Race Sizzles In Jefferson County Alabama
In Birmingham on November 6 fair weather keeps farmers at home across Alabama with a light state vote. In Jefferson County the sheriff contest between Judge Stiles and Colonel Higdon is highly heated, with Stiles backed by the regular Democratic party and Higdon drawing broad Democratic support.
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The
Star
Birmingham
Alabama
Jefferson County
Judge Stiles
Colonel Higdon
Stiles
Higdon
Burnett Safe for Re-Election in Seventh District
In Montgomery on November 6, Democratic campaign chief J. Craig Smith predicts Burnett will win re election with a larger majority than before. He notes similar strong prospects in the Second District where Wiley faces J C Fonville as an independent and is expected to win by a wide margin.
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Montgomery
J. Craig Smith
Democratic Campaign Committee
Burnett
Wiley
J. C. Fonville
Papus
Lively Interest in Motor Vehicle Test in New York
A four day commercial motor vehicle test by the Automobile Club of America opens tomorrow in New York. All machines may enter, including electric, steam or gasoline powered models. Cars must carry a dead load of at least half their weight with driver and observer onboard. Competing cars run two routes of 20 miles and 10 miles.
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The
Star
New York
Automobile Club of America
Rosstine Husband Killed by Wife. Suspect Remains in Custody
Rosstine died after being shot by his wife on Saturday night in Mobile. Mrs Balentine, jailed in connection with the case, expressed grief and said she is sorry for the killing, claiming her husband had been good to her.
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Mobile
Rosstine
Mra. Balentine
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