Hughes Selected in Oklahoma Democratic Constitutional Fight
Democratic leaders announce Hughes of Oklahoma City as a preferred presiding officer choice for the constitutional convention. Delegation splits show Democrats ahead with about ninety seven delegates to Republicans twelve and one independent. Guthrie meeting set for November 19 to align on county seat and anti sale of liquor positions as the convention nears.
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Ference
W. C. Hughes
Oklahoma City
Hammon
Republican Territorial Committee
F. J. Stowe
Johnson
Democratic Campaign Committee
Guthrie
Indian Territory
Anti-Saloon League of Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Fred Parkinson
Wagoner, I. T
Fourth Congressional District
Chanler Leads in Early Lt Governor Count in New York
Early returns show Chanler ahead for lieutenant governor with 604,434 votes to Bruce’s 516,479 as 16 counties withhold official totals. Across Greater New York Chanler leads Bruce by 134,441, and upstate counties must close the gap if Bruce is to win.
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New York
Chanler
Democrat-Independence League
Greater New York
Bruce
Upstate
Westchester
Hughes
Beckham Nominated Youngest U S Senator Candidate
In Louisville on November 8 Governor Beckham appears to have won the Democratic primary nomination for United States senator, with a lead of about 4,000 votes after most counties report. He will become the youngest U S senator once seated, at age thirty seven.
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United States Senate
Louisville
Beckham
Senator McCreary
United States
Samuel W. Hager
John K. Fredericks
McCreary
Kentucky
Congress
A. D. James
John W. Langley
Don CC. Edwards
Joseph B. Bennett
John Crapps Wicklyfe Beckham
Senate
Longworth Congratulated by Roosevelt After Victory
Cincinnati November 8 Congressman Nicholas Longworth was re elected to Congress and received a telegram from President Theodore Roosevelt offering hearty congratulations. Roosevelt wrote we seem to have done pretty well all along the line. The message followed Longworths election announcement. London dispatches note American opposition to combinations of capital in reaction to New York state results.
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Cincinnati
Congressman Longworth
Congress
Roosevelt
Nicholas Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt
Longworth
London
New York State
Democrats Sweep Missouri and Elect All State Tickets
From near complete county returns Democrats win Missouri state offices and twelve congressmen. Republicans carry Kansas City and St. Louis districts but lose state seats. Campbell leads with about 150000 plurality statewide WW. Dallas tally shows Campbell 61033 Gray 9089 and other candidates with small totals.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Democrats Lose Three Gain Thirty-Two Congressmen
Election summaries from multiple cities report Republicans holding 223 seats and Democrats 162 in Congress, with three Democratic losses and gains in various states. State results indicate Humphrey Jones and Cushman reelected with strong margins. Gooding likely re-elected as Idaho governor amid reduced majorities. French favored in Idaho congress race. Winston County Alabama flips Republican for first time since Reconstruction.
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Seattle
Wash
Humphrey
Jones
Cushman
Boise City
Ida
Gooding
French
Congress
Rattanbaugh
Alabama
Montgomery
Winston
Independence League Accuses Vote Suppression in Hearst Race
At Independence League HQ on Wednesday night a statement claimed Hearst’s Republican vote was cut by upstate reports and that Independence League ballots for Hearst were uncounted in several counties including Erie Allegheny Clinton Cattaraugus Herkimer Wayne Albany and Onondaga. It cited threats of mandamus against election boards and noted votes later added to adjust Hearst totals.
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Independence League
New York
Upstate
Hearst
William Astor
Albert
Duchess County
Erie
Allegheney
Clinton
Cattaragus Herkimer
Wayne
Albany
Onondega
Washington
Mr. Heart
Sufficient Cause Shocks Louisiana Shooting In Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge on November 8 reports a dramatic shooting as Judge Gn Favrot killed Dr. H H Ald rich outside a building. Favrot surrendered after the incident. Ald rich died with a revolver in his watch pocket. No motive given, Favrot cited “sufficient cause.”
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
G.n. Favrot
Uba
H. H. Ald
Judge Favrot
Aldrich
Cashier Alleged to Be Behind Over Twenty-Two Thousand Dollars
Montgomery report states H. C. Dubose of Monroe County Bank Monroeville is accused of a shortage totaling 22,115.17 dollars. State Bank Examinery Rutledge notes the bank remains sound with ample surplus and stock. D. D. Iris appointed cashier as directors disclose the loss and securing 30,000 dollars against the shortage.
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Montgomery
Ala
H. C. Dubose
Monroe County
Monroeville
Rutledge
D. D. Iris
Primary real election, statement from Democratic chairman
Dallas state election analysis shows primary as real election and general as legal form to record choice. Chairman Carden says normal Democratic majority about 300,000 and likely unanimous legislature, a unique situation despite light turnout. Roosevelt congratulates Governor-elect Hughes of New York by telegram.
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Democratic
Dallas
Carden
Democratic Executive Committee
Schiff Joins New York Union to Lay Cornerstone
Jacob H. Schiff became a member Sunday of the Journeymen Stone Masons and Letters Union No. 84 of Greater New York pledging not to work for less than 70 cents an hour and to avoid non union jobs. Initiated by William J. Skinner, he received his card before laying the cornerstone of the First Hungarian congregation Ohob Hedek synagogue.
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Jay Cornerstone
New York
Jacob H. Schiff
Journeymen Stonemason and Letters’ Union No
Greater
William J. Skinner
Mr. Schiff
Ohob Hedek
Land for sale ad offers large tract listings
Land for sale listing invites landowners to list 100 to 200 acre parcels with the office. It claims immediate buyers exist and promises reasonable charges. Located near the H. and T. C. passenger depot with good offices and special weekly rates.
Kipp Chosen Democratic Candidate for Fourteenth District
Towanda Pa November 8 Complete returns show Congressman Lilley Republican defeated for re election by George W Kipp Democrat and Lincoln by 747 majority.
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Pennsylvania
Towanda
Fourteenth Congressional District
Lilley
George W. Kipp
Lincoln
Fight at Midnight in Portland Slashes Two Conductors
A Portland Maine special reports a midnight battle in downtown Portland on Sunday involving four highwaymen and three street railway conductors. Two conductors were fatally slashed, a mob of about 500 pursued the robbers and captured two of them.
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New York
Portland
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