Massive Massachusetts vote changes state results
Massachusetts reports an unprecedented turnout with Robinson narrowly leading Butler as gains favor Democrats overall. Massachusetts lists county by county results for lieutenant governor and state senate, detailing party shifts and key local districts. The tally shows Robinson about 157,000 and Butler about 149,000 with large provincial totals, while spokehouse and local contests indicate Democratic gains and a Republican Senate in some districts.
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Massachusetts
Mr. Robinson
Butler
Robinson
County Ticket Wins in Local Election
The county ticket elected includes Sheriff John B. O'Brien Democrat and Republican, District Attorney Oliver Stevens Democrat and Republican, Register of State Les George, and Commissioners of Insolvency Edward J. Jenkins, Thomas F. Strange, and William E. Cassidy.
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John B. O'Brien
Oliver Stevens
Stupate
Les George
Edward J. Jenkins
Thomas F. Strange
William E. Cassidy
New York Election Shows Democrats Win State Race
In New York the state ticket goes Democratic by about 20 000 votes, with Republicans holding the Legislature. Judge Maynard’s defeat linked to prohibition angered liquor interests. Tammany Hall Irving Hall and the County Democracy split on Senate and alderman tickets, while Brooklyn backed Seth Low for mayor against Joseph Hendrix. Returns place Republicans ahead in the Senate and Assembly, and list several judicial winners amid a tight city vote.
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Maynard
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Albany Evening Journal
Sexton
Davenport
Russell
Tammany Hall
Irving
John Reilly
Board of Aldermen
Tammany
Democrats
James O’brien
Jacob Hess
Reilly
O’brien
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Seth Low
Joseph C. Hendrix
The
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Willard Bartlett
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Assembly
Reublicans
United States
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van Brunt
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Willard Barrett
Rufus W. Peckhaus
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Pardon ©. Williams
George N. Kennedy
H. Boardman Smith
John H. Camp
W. Dean Calleee Thomas Corbett
Henry A
Maryland Democrats win big as fraud charges loom in Baltimore
Returns show McLane with a substantial statewide majority for governor and Democrats likely to control the House on joint ballot. Senate remains contested. Fraud accusations ripple through Baltimore counties with contests expected. Sheriff race stays Republican amid control over poll books and fines enforcement.
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McLane
Hart B. Holton
House
Senate
William F. Arrey
Maryland
Hartford Republicans Sweep State Elections in 1900 Vote
The State shifts Republican with broad majorities in both chambers. Senate results show nine Republicans to three Democrats with several holdovers, totaling a strong GOP majority. House tally reads 167 Republicans to 63 Democrats amid county sheriff victories and noted party leaders across towns.
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House
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Hartford County
New Haven
Middlesex
Windlom
Tolland
Spaulding
Gates
Middlesex County
Lou
Whing
New London
Stiles
I. Stanton
Nnstein
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Henry. . Harrison
William C. Case
Granby
Case
Virginia Democrats win big in state elections
Early returns show Democrats expanding in Virginia with a projected majority in both House of Delegates and Senate. Mahone and rival figures faced crushing defeats amid tensions over race-related school trustees actions. Estimates peg statewide margin near 20,000 votes with possible two thirds in both chambers.
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Arcamont
House of Delegates
Senate
House
Malhone
Mathone
Danville
Mahone
Cameron
Petersbur Mahone Row
Pennsylvania's Big Vote Tops State Ticket Results
Philadelphia dispatch reports Pennsylvania elected a Republican state ticket including governor auditor general and one legislator. By 10 am returns show a majority of at least 18 000 with gains in 45 counties. Philadelphia wards except ninth cast more Republican votes than last year.
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Hood
Richard T. Allison
Supreme Judiciary
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Ugur
Bond
McLane
McLare
Holwn
Senate
House of Delegates
Philadelphia
Beaver
Stewart
Abbott's Majority 7000 In New Jersey Governor Race
The latest returns show Abbott, the Democratic candidate for governor, leading Dixon by about 7000 votes. The Legislature will be Democratic on joint ballot with a 36 of 60 assemblymen, while the Senate leans Republican by 1 seat, leaving a balanced chamber.
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Trenton
N. J
Abbett
Senate
House
New Jersey
Abbott
Dixon
United States
Quiet Election Amid Slaying in Jackson County
Jackson Miss November 6 Prince Mat thews was shot and killed at Hazelhurst by F B Whaler. The dispute is believed political. Countywide excitement runs high while city voting proceeds quietly.
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Prince Matthews
Hazelhurst
F. B. Whaler
Corian County
Mississippi Vote Sees Democrats Win Across State
In New Orleans on November 6, Democrats faced little opposition in Mississippi with fusion tickets only in a few districts against Independents. The regular Democratic and fusion ticket swept to election victory statewide.
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New New Orleans
Mississippi
Sheriff Killed in Mississippi Disturbance. Troops Deployed
A Vicksburg dispatch reports the sheriff was killed while trying to quell a disturbance in Mississippi. Military forces have been called out to restore order as the crisis unfolds.
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Mississippi
Chicago
Vicksburg
Miss
Supreme Court judge race in Nebraska vote likely Democrats win
Lincoln reports a light statewide tally with Republicans favoring regents for the university. Republicans appear to have carried the regents, while Democrats and Anti-monopolists seem to have elected the supreme court judge. No disturbances were reported across the state.
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Lincoln, Neb
Supreme Court
University
Hubbard Wins Big Victory In Minnesota Governor Race
Returns from St. Paul indicate Hubbard, the Republican, wins the governor’s race by about 20,000. The entire Republican ticket is also elected.
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St. Paul, Minn
Hubbard
New Constitution Backed by Large Majority
A dispatch from Yankton, D. C. reports that returns indicate a substantial majority support the new constitution.
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Chicago
Yankton, D. C
Democrats Elect a Supreme Court Judge in Illinois
Special Despatch from Chicago reports Jameson Republican defeated for re election as judge of the Supreme Court by Sheppard Democrat in Cook County with thirty precincts showing a 1400 majority. Dakota adopts the Constitution, from Minneapolis where advices indicate the state constitution is adopted without serious opposition.
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Terrible Tornado Devastates Springfield Missouri
A cyclone struck Springfield Missouri on November 6 causing extensive destruction. It destroyed about 100 houses and damaged over 200 more, killing four and wounding 50 to 70. Key losses included the woollen mill of Lord & Regan, several residences, a soda factory, and a Catholic church, with broader damage spreading into Bridgetown and Brookline.
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Cotton and grain crops across eight states for late October
The Times-Democrat summarizes October crop reports from eight Southern states. Alabama reports cotton up 8 percent yield with 67 percent picked and 56 percent marketed. grain generally good. Arkansas sees unchanged cotton acreage with 85 percent yield. one-quarter picked, one-fifth marketed. Florida and Georgia show mixed cotton results, grain generally good to excellent. Georgia reports short crops. Louisiana notes 2 percent below last year in cotton acreage, 30 percent short. two-thirds picked, two-fifths marketed. grain large. Mississippi cotton acreage up 3 percent but yield 64 percent. two-thirds picked, two-fifths marketed. grain one-quarter short. Tennessee reports slightly less acreage, 84 percent yield. season magnificent with half picked and one-third marketed. corn good, oats and wheat lag. Texas shows cotton area similar to last year with 67 percent yield. nine-tenths picked, half marketed. staple quality excellent.
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James Colles 95 Dies in Morristown Veteran of War of 1812
Morristown New Jersey report says James Colles died yesterday morning at age 95. He served in the war of 1812 and helped to throw up breastworks on the battery. The obituary notes his long life and local military service.
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Stage Coach Journeys Link Burr Hamilton Jefferson
The piece recalls old-fashioned stage coach trips between this city and Albany with Aaron Burr as a frequent passenger. He saw and talked with Hamilton and Jefferson, and hosted Daniel Webster and Henry Clay at his home. Wits funeral will be Thursday morning from St. Mark's Church.
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Henry Clay
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St. Mark's Church
Great Glasgow Fire Destroys Million Worth of Property
A massive blaze in Glasgow, Scotland, destroyed over two million dollars of property, injuring several and claiming lives. The fire began in the Wylie & Lochead furniture warehouses on Buchanan Street beside the Glasgow Herald office, which housed numbers 65, 67 and 69. The locked warehouses burned from within, turning the block into a roaring inferno and engulfing neighboring warehouses on Buchanan and Mitchell streets in rapid succession.
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Parker House Expansion Succeeds In Corner Lot Purchase
Mr. Harvey D. Parker confirms buying the corner lot between his hotel and Tremont Street after years of negotiation with Mr. Burnham. The extension to Tremont Street will occur as soon as possible. Rumors tied to liquor sales were denied. price was the key issue. Burnham moved his bookstore to the Old South Church as remodeling proceeds.
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Fuinham
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Prosperous Northwest Reported by Chicago Tribune
The Tribune survey of Northwest correspondents shows three core facts. Farmers are rich and self-reliant in speculation. Wealthy districts invest floating capital west of the Mississippi. Merchants report skill and cautious buying while money is tighter but outlook remains hopeful.
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the Tribune
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Father Finds Long Lost Daughter in Washington N J
In 1860 canal boat captain Dykeman believed his wife and family were drowned in a New York freshet. After years in California and in US secret service he traced his daughter Josephine in New Jersey. She chose a Washington house, bought it with his money, and he may settle there to run a business.
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Gaylord
Three McClure Sisters Marry in One Chattanooga Ceremony
In Chattanooga on Thursday, three sisters from the McClure family married at the same church in a single ceremony officiated by the same minister. The newlyweds departed together on their bridal tour afterward.
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Tenn
McClure
Death of Wisconsin's Richest Farmer
Cyrus Sargent, long-time Lancaster resident and the wealthiest farmer in Wisconsin, died after being thrown from a hayload last week. He arrived in 1352 from Ludlow Vermont and owned about 100 farms plus extensive land in Iowa and California.
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Cyrus Sargent
Ludlow
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Iowa
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Miner Amos Gunner Killed by Coal Fall at Diamond Colliery
Wilkesbarre Penn Nov 6 Amos Gunner a miner at the Diamond colliery was killed when a coal fall crushed his head He had seen the danger and ran to warn his comrades but was ensnared by the falling mass.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Amos Gunner
Diamond
Mamie Nichols Face-Paint Poisoning Under Care
New York November 6 Mamie Nichols an 18 year old ballet dancer in Excelsior at Niblo's Theatre is in critical condition after paint used on her face caused alarming poisoning authorities say the injury is serious and requires immediate treatment
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Mamie Nichols
Excelsior
Niblo
Ae Is
Eramatel Snaering
Fire damp disaster at Lancashi re colliery in Accrington
Terrible explosion caused by fire damp at Accrington Lancashire colliery releases chaotic rescue efforts as volunteers battle to reach imprisoned miners. Initial reports say about 100 dead with 110 men in pit. twenty or more injured confirmed, with deaths uncertain amid crowding around the shaft. Despatches also note French troops in Baeninh and Sontay and the new ambassador to China heading to Pekin for a treaty proposal.
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Accrington
Lancashire
Manchester
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China
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Sontay
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Charity Got the Boodle From a Skein of Deceitful Schemes
New Haven reporting a tale from Ledyard Centre where Charity Norman, wife of John Newton, engineered to secure his estate. As Newton lay dying, she bargained for $10,000 cash in exchange for a will that favored her and relatives in Pennsylvania, while she preserved $25,000 in a bank account.
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John
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