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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1913
Page
1
Returns show Democrats winning in Massachusetts with David L Walsh as governor, Virginia electing Henry C. Stuart, and New Jersey backing James J. Fielder for governor. Fusion in New York City and Maryland Senate seat for Blair Lee are also noted, with mixed results in New York and other districts.
Named for Mayor, John Purroy Mitchel. He was elected Mayor of New York City on a fusion ticket. Mr. Mitchel resigned the collectorship of the port of New York, to which he had been appointed by President Wilson, to make the race for mayor against the Tammany candidate. Mitchel is a young Democrat whose career has been marked by opposition to machine politics.
Gary Ind November 4 rioters in a municipal election disrupted voting as about a hundred deputy sheriffs kept order. Coroner W Smith of Laie county was injured approaching a reported murder scene and a riot formed around a voting booth. Police found no body, and the disturbance led to a governor request for troops.
Indianapolis November 4 Joseph E Bell Democrat carried the city by 8458 votes with 2224 listed as his tally while Dr W H Johnson Progressive drew 14766 and Charles A Rockwalter Republican former mayor 14315 Bell backed by Thomas Taggart and U S Senator John W Kern. the full Democratic ticket won including police judge city clerk and a council majority. Across forty five towns in the state returns tonight show 32 democrats 4 republicans, seven citizens tickets, and two progressives victorious.
An Atlanta Constitution classified note hints Felix should find new housing through the paper’s Want Ad column. The line suggests Wheeling may be suitable for war yet Felix could seek more comfortable quarters elsewhere.
Fusion carried New York City electing John Purroy Mitchel mayor by about 76 000 votes and keeping control of the board of estimate. Tammany’s Edward McCall defeated, while Fusion also wins aldermanic posts and borough executives in Brooklyn the Bronx and Richmond. The Democrats lose control of the Assembly as Maurice Connolly is the sole Democratic fusion candidate to win outside the city. Mitchell says the win is for good government and promises to unify the city.
Former governor William Sulzer, ousted by impeachment, is elected to the New York State Assembly in the Sixth District by a wide margin. He campaigns on a platform of vindication, denouncing Charles F. Murphy and Tammany Hall, and thanks supporters amid jubilant celebrations in his former headquarters.
Buffalo November 4 Louis Pp Fuhrmann Democrat was re elected mayor by about 6500 vote plurality. Other Democratic city ticket winners reported large pluralities up to 12000 with partial district returns.
Baltimore returns show Blair Lee, Democrat, elected to the U.S. Senate to fill the late Tsidor Rayner’s seat by an estimated 20,000 to 35,000 vote margin over Republican Thomas Parran and Progressive Connee Wellington. Democrat Charles P. Coady won Congress in the third district. Democrats also gain state offices and likely expand their legislative majority.
Early returns show Democrat James F. Fielder leading Republican Stokes by about 20,000 in New Jersey for governor. Democrats win five of eight state senate seats, Essex County could decide the assembly majority. Colby’s progressive vote surprises, likely under 40,000, compared to Roosevelt’s 145,410 last year. Stokes may top 156,000. Fielder running slightly below Wilson’s 178,288. President’s telegram congratulating Fielder cited.
A citywide plan to expand Spring Street from Marietta to Brookwood, including widening, paving, and grading, is urged to relieve traffic congestion. Mayor Woodward pledges support and a committee of 100 property owners will oversee efforts, forming an executive group of 25 with five subcommittees to drive the project.
Intimates of Huerta say Washington’s terms are practically mandatory and the United States would seek congress approval if he remains defiant. Wilson awaits Huerta’s move, with a recommendation for retirement and non interference, a temporary commission government, and elections to form a permanent regime.
Local forecast hints at unsettled midweek with possible rain. Georgia residents should expect cooler than average conditions and showers around Wednesday.
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