Presidential election markets shift as parties claim victory
New York voters await returns as Republican and Democratic chairs forecast wide electoral margins. Hitchcock cites 425 to 393 for Republicans and Democrats claim 483 for Bryan Kern as Mack predicts labor support will hold. Wagers run high with a $500,000 pool and a $1,000 reward for fraud detection as Roosevelt votes in Oyster Bay and heads to Washington.
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New York
Homer
Hitchcuck
Weat Newton
Maen
Mack
Buffalo
Hitchcck Mimdo
Uasitg
Hs Fasr
Mark
Wrgan
Kern
New York State
Ohio
Indiana
Bryan
Samnpe Gompers
National Committee For
Election Night Party At The White House
President Roosevelt will host an election night party at the White House with cabinet members and officials attending. The president's train heads to Oyster Bay after dining, with Mrs Roosevelt and staff aboard, and Secretary Joins at Jersey City on return.
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Washington, D. C
Hoosevelt
White House
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
William Loeb, Jr
N.Y
Jersey City
Betting Favored Chanler In Narrow Victory Outlook
In New York on November 2 betting favored Chanler slightly in the national fight. Odds were tight as wagers reflected low money on an event that ended with a whirlwind finish.
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Chanler
New York
Hughes Final Whirl Through Manhattan Campaign
New York November 4 crowds fill streets as Governor Hughes ends his campaign with a rapid car tour from Upper to Middle Manhattan. Police manage entry doors amid roaring applause and a blaze of red rockets and confetti as supporters throng for a glimpse.
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New York
Hughes
Upper
Manhattan
Atener Place
Hughes Votes Then Goes to Albany
New York November 3 Governor Hughes rose early at the hotel Aster and was among the first to cast a vote at the Ning place. He left for Albany where he will return to the executive may have a very confidence in the of this state and have no fears of the results.
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New York
Hughes
Aster
Ning Place
Avery
Fights Across Three States Mark Election Day Start
Boston dispatch reports heavy voting activity in Rhode Island New Hampshire and Connecticut as Meadors push turnout. Massachusetts opened polls at six a m with some towns delaying. factory workers given time to vote amid expected strong totals in New England states.
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Rhode Iland
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Boston
Rhode Island
New Hampehire
Meadors
Yeats
Factorias
Roosevelt Votes For First Time At Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay Nov 3 President Theodore Roosevelt and his son cast ballots at the corner South and East Maine streets polling place. The president marked ballot 141 in seconds then waited for his son to vote. A small crowd greeted them and Roosevelt praised the boys with a cheerful greeting as they passed along.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
East
Maine
Theodore
Asher
Clase
Rockefeller Votes After Long Wait at Sixth Avenue Polls
John D. Rockefeller appeared at a Sixth Avenue polling place in New York and voted the straight ticket after a forty minute wait. Dressed in old red mittens, he declined to discuss the election. He arrived by auto from Tarrytown and faced three hecklers who offered their places.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Sixth Avenue
Rockefeller
Tarrytown
Bryan Votes Early and Says He'll Win
A person in Bryan Nebraska predicts victory as he votes early, declaring the region will carry several states for Bryan. The report notes Taft plans to vote later in Cincinnati with undecided prospects in other areas.
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Bryan
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Nebraska
Aneoln
Neb
Garlight
State House in Vermont Holds Big Vote as Absences Weaken
Vermont House debates on multiple measures amid a holiday and a Senate adjournment. Absences reach 19 of 46 as rules limit excuses. ten bills introduced including tax and public health proposals. Large anticipated vote noted. state officers set to tally between two and three hundred in the afternoon.
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State House
New
House
Vermont
Senate
Howe
St. Johnsbury
Mensrs
Crosman
Elite
Hill
Heath
Martin
Wheeler Amd Sheldon
Batchelor
Fletcher
Flint
Wleetson
Adams
Wren
Fuller
Millard
Pinney
Robinson
McClintock
Fish
Vergennes
Pish
Derby
Gleason
Caledonia
Chestnut Hill Reservoir Company
Syneet Lake Water Company
Croft
Franklin
Enosburga Fall
Barney
Swanton
Corry Ofshington
State Board of Health
Potter
Bennington
Enorburgh Falls Sav Ings Bank and Trust Company
Corry
Washington
Ft of
Orange
Orvis
Huntington County
New Bills in House Today by Various Vermont lawmakers
The assembly advances several measures: a state board of education with a governor as chair and ex-officio superintendent, three appointed members for staggered terms. daily expenditures 85. a bill for uniform teacher examinations. creation of an appraisal commissioner. regulation of beer trade to curb fraud. a state laboritory branch in St Johnsbury. salary statute updates for county clerks. and revisions tied to Chittenden county clerk duties.
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Danby
Board of Education
Cook
Goodhue
Westminster
James
Weybridge
Irge
Veetham ST
ES Howe
St. Johnsbury
State Laboratory
Turlington
Amood
Inerr
Chittenden
Drew
Barton
Activities at St. Sobimebiry and city churches drive revival
A local report outlines fundraising and ticket sales for railroad and public transport, while a revival movement gains momentum with four evangelical churches launching a major city campaign. Officials seek records, and additional names join the excused list as civic effort intensifies in Minneapolis.
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Vieapechalle
Minneapolis
Bundroda
Eheh
Kay
Eltiven
Minneapoli
Calica
Jesus
Barry and
Spectacular Fire Destroys Lumber Yard in Philadelphia
A major blaze tore through the R A and J J Williams lumber yard in northwest Philadelphia causing about 50000 in damage. Fireman Harry Wilkinson and a companion escaped as chemical engine 45 burned. two horses died and a bridge on Glenwood Avenue was warped by heat. Investigators suspect arson.
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Philadelphia
R.A. & J. J. Williams
Glenwood
Sedgvly Avenues
Cumberland
York
Twenty-second
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia Transit Company
Glenwood Avenue
Harry Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Savannah Fire Destroys Business Section in Savanna NY
Syracuse reports a fire at Savannah 50 miles west of here destroyed the entire business district. Damage estimated at 100000 dollars. A special train with fire apparatus arrived too late to help. Churches and homes were saved.
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Savannah
N. Y
Syracuse
Here
Hearst Defends Independence Party Against Bryan Backlash
William R. Hearst, national chairman of the Independence party, replied to Democratic chairman Mack arguing Hearst formed a new party to seek revenge on Bryan for 1904. Hearst denied anger at Bryan and said he would support any progressive Democrat. He claimed anti Parker forces would have defeated Parker if united, and that his campaign aims centered on reform and exposing corruption. A separate report notes a Spaniard injured by a granite fragment at a quarry, treated after the incident.
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Hearst
Mack
Independence League
New York
William R. Hearst
Independence Party
Democratic Natival
Howret
Bryan
Pecametro
Canven
Mr. Hearst
Ling
Parker
Peseeek
Han Dome
City considers river bed change by enabling act
Montpelier council debated altering the river bed behind Main Street via an enabling act. The plan, favored by abutters and business interests, would shift water flow near Burnham’s meadow and require cooperation with Central Vermont and Barre & Wells River Railway, with summer work anticipated if approved by legislature.
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Burnham
Dow
Robbins
W. G. Reynolde
A. Eastman
Howlame
Witielals
Montpelier &Wells Hiver
Gentral Vermont
T. W. Stangus
M. & W. Railroad
Hollister Jackson
J. Ward Garver
Robing
Attoneys
Central
Vermont
Barre
legicIntime
Community sewer upgrade discussed on Harald Street
Local officials refer plans to extend the sewer on Harald Street and report to the committee for investigation. The article details a charity bazaar with elaborate decorations, volunteers, and a staged program featuring Gilbert sons orchestra, refreshments, and booths, highlighting community efforts and anticipated fall election timelines.
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Harald Street
Young Man Hurt in Quebec Village Accident
White River Junction reports Roy Marcott was struck by a team driven by Feed Fare while crossing in front of it after work. He suffered multiple broken ribs and chest injuries, with the blast penetrating clothing and flesh and affecting the lungs. Dr. Rogers arranged transport to Hanover hospital as his mother, aged about 50, suffered a paralytic shock from the fright.
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White River Junction
Quebec Village
Roy Marcott
Rogers
Hanover Hospital
Schools Closed in Richford After Diphtheria Cases
Four mild diphtheria cases in Richford lead to school closure for fumigation. Formaldehyde supply arrived, likely delaying reopening until Monday. Village physicians have disinfected the buildings and deem them sanitary.
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Richford
Water system near overflow as new pipe installed
In Richford on November 3 the village water reservoirs ran within tight inches of overflowing. The rise follows pipe replacement, light rains, and higher consumption since the change. Charles L. Currier and Ida Gulman wed October 2, performed by Rev. F. A. Poole at 100 Washington Street. They will live at 110 Washington Street in a home purchased by Currier.
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Richford
Annswer
Charles L. Currier
Ida Gulman
F. A. Poole
Washington Stret
Married at Northfield Charlotta Mortimer Wed Harold Bewie
Miss Charlotta Mortimer of this city and Harold E. Bewie of Montpelier were married at Northfield by Rev. Mr. Buckley. They left for a wedding trip to Boston and New York. The groom is a son of B. J. Zane and has been employed in the Konle barber shop.
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Charlotta Mortimer
Harold E. Bewie
Montpelier
Northfield
Buckley
Boston
B. J. Zane
Konle
Light voting in Barre Vermont presidential election slow start
Polls opened at 10 a m in Barre Vermont for a presidential election with light turnout. Four tickets appeared on the ballot due to incomplete filings and party listings. by noon a rush developed and clerks reported turnout near four years ago with 41 votes in three Barre wards by mid afternoon.
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Barty
Vermont
Alhe
Republican
Taft
Sherman
Frank G. Butterfield
Derby
Frank G. Howe
Beppl
Willand B. Howe
Burlington
Herbert D. Ryder
Roligion
Democratic
Bryan and
Kern
A. Allyn Olmatead
Newbury
John V W. Donnelly
Vergennes
J.C. Durick
Fale Haven
Prohibition
Chafis and
Watkins
Merritt B. Morgan
Welnington
Noble L. Ball
Verrisburg
Fred L. Page
Barre
A. R. Corwin
Chelsea
Independence League
Hisgen
Graves
Quimby S. Backus
Brandon
Samuel L. Huffmine
Rutland City
Robert C. Roit
Swanton
Edward Abbott
Bradford
Roosevelt
Montpelier Vote Sl yap Falls Short of Past Ballots
Montpelier records indicate only a small turnout by noon with about eight votes cast, far below the 910 logged four years ago in the presidential elector election. Weather and general disinterest are blamed, with party managers making little effort to mobilize voters.
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Jheen
Montpelier
Rush at State House votes surge in Montpelier
Report from St. Albans on November 3 describes brisk election activity at the State House in Montpelier with one hundred voters by 1 PM and over two hundred by 2 PM, Governor Pro tem among early voters as legislators and officials cast ballots. Burlington also notes a quiet election with minimal turnout.
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Jain Lodge
Tella
Hs Pena
Enlore
Myre
William Meyoer
P. D. Ladd
C.F. Stevens
George
Gatew
James Riobertson
Dora Robertson
Gilbertson
Lurline
Wallon
Salo
W. BE. Dutur
Fairy Davce
Tharbach
Cornet Salo
Antare
C.J. Huberta
W. J. Gilbertson
Torthwaser
Sane
General Ralttes
W. H. Duthie
C.D. Swasey
RK. S. Currier
M. Gall
FW. Nichole
Jamon Robertson
Carlos Kenyon
W. C. Hanson
D. J. Morsep
Iask
State House
Montpelier
Proty
Pledge Accepted For Man After Intoxication Sentences
Two intoxication cases, Emery and Lewis Mudgett, were heard in city court. Emery pleaded guilty to a first offense and paid 5 dollars plus 35 dollars costs. Mudgett admitted a subsequent offense and faced a 15 dollar fine plus 6.65 dollars costs but the judge suspended the sentence and allowed a six month pledge after his wife argued he could not pay. He earned four dollars daily from work, and his wife said most wages went to drink. He was arrested on Warren Street by Officer Carle following a telephone summons.
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W. Langlois
Granite Street
Campbell
J. B. Dodge
North E
Granite Streets
Alexander Bhy
Bnnleing
Valares A. Fine Ioimney
George Moes
J.C. Harris
Hunte
A. Anderson & Sons
Sarah Nye
Rei Hilaaay
Tin Wollen
Balad Gr Radi Ene Muairal Goddard
Cyan
Tn Atreet
Cyril Demars
Rosie
Emery
Cleveland
Hamel
Lewis Mudgett
Scott
Warren Street
Carle
Funeral of Mrs Whitcome in Kinwood Cemetery
Funeral services were held at two o'clock at her late home. Walter Dele of Northfield delivered a funeral address. The service was followed by interment in Kinwood cemetery with several relatives in attendance.
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Saas
Mom
Walter Dele
Northfield
I. Jelly
W. H. Paine
Ae Winaine
Kinwood
Poirier
Bove
Watechine
Chow
Bina Howe
Montpelier
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Knights of Pything
Mr. Poole
Harold Ennie
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