Hughes Safe But Doubt as to Rest
New York returns from two thirds of the state show Charles Hughes with a solid lead for governor and partial tallies for other offices. Republicans expect M Linn Bruce to win Lieutenant Governor by about 5000 votes, Julius Mayer by slim margin for attorney general, with rest of ticket in doubt. Hughes says the win is a rebuke to demagoguery and plans a quiet period of rest in the mountains.
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New York
Charles Js. Hughes
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Democratic Independence League
Greater New York
M. Linn Bruce
Trieutenant
Hlughes
Hughes
Republican
Julius M. Mayer
Charles EF. Tughes
Boston Clubman Richard Lawrence Robbed at Hotel Victoria
Richard Lawrence prominent Boston clubman and former Harvard tackle was relieved of a dress suitcase containing clothing valued at 450 dollars while entertaining naval officers at the Hotel Victoria last night. His auto stood outside as the theft occurred.
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Richard Lawrence
Harvard
Boston
Hotel Victoria
Mr. Lawrence
Young Pawtucket Mayor to be Rhode Island Governor
James H. Higgins, the Democratic mayor of Pawtucket, defeats Governor Utter to become Rhode Island’s youngest chief executive. He is under 30, known as the boy Mayor, and has a background in Brown University leadership, debate, and social sciences.
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Providence
R. I
James H. Higgins
Pawtucket
George H. Utter
Union
Higgins
St. Joseph’s
Brown University
Phi Gamma
Catholic Society
Brown
Georgetown University
Surprises In Chelsea Nomination Papers Filed
Chelsea nomination papers show Mayor Edward E. Willard and Senator John I. Beck as mayoral candidates. Former Alderman Justin F. Bartlett withdrew at the last moment signaling support for Beck to defeat Willard, saying he handed the administration a lemon.
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Chelsea
Edward E. Willard
John I. Beck
Justin F. Bartlett
Willard
Beck
Perkins Congratulates Governor Guild in 1906 Campaign Letter
Massachusetts exhibitor James M. Perkins congratulates Governor Curtis Guild on his election victory. Guild replies that the campaign was unusual and acknowledges Perkins’s note, dated November 7, 1906, from Boston.
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Curtis Guild, Jr
James M. Perkins
Curtis Guild
Boston
Brothers in deadly duel shock Boston
Frederico Maffei and Salvatore Maffei, brothers, fought on Hanover Street with two daggers after 7 pm. Frederico was wounded in the abdomen and likely fatally, Salvatore was cut on the face and held at Station 1. A crowd watched as money troubles were blamed and Trederico’s wife fell seriously ill.
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Frederico Maffei
Parmenter Street
Salvatore Maffei
Bremen Street
Boston
Hanover Street
Croker Declines New York Democratic Leadership Role
Richard Croker, former Tammany Hall chief, says he is satisfied with the New York election and refuses to indicate who should lead. He implies he would not advocate for Senator McCarren and would not resume Tammany leadership under any circumstances.
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London
Navy
Richard Croker
Tammany Hall
New York
McCarren
Tammany
Hospital Fair Opens Today at Mechanics Hall
Carney Hospital festival begins today in Mechanics Hall after months of planning by the arrangements committee led by Joseph M. Connors. Organizers expect a grand event that will boost the charitable hospital.
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Carney Hospital
Mechanics’ Hall
Joseph M. Connors
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Fifth Avenue
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Washington St
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Perkins
Massachusetts
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Governor Guild
Fairbank
Trederico
Croker
Wolpf’s
Hanover and
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