New York area election notes show mixed results and delays
Dozens of small failures and broad returns surface from New York and nearby districts as Republican gains are reported, with Bigelow and Seward leading in several counts. City totals differ, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia coverage shifts add confusion. Officials await complete tallies to confirm party control of the State Senate and Assembly.
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Brigham Young imprisonment debated in cabinet
Washington reports the Third District Court of Utah ordering Brigham Young jailed until 9 500 is paid to Ian Young. Cabinet considers exact statutes and whether arrest on the woman’s claim of illegal marriage is valid. Attorney General to lead investigation amid broader discussions.
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New York
Illinois election results show Huck leading for Treasurer
In Chicago on Nov 2 with seven precincts in, Huck leads Hessing and Keeley by 8303 as the largest vote tally yet. Country towns hint Huck gains outside the city while city banks closed and minor clashes occurred. Latest revised figures place Huck at 20088, Hessing 96414, Keeley 8784 with two towns remaining.
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Fire destroys Cincinnati liquor house. heavy loss reported
A forenoon blaze on Sec ond street leveled the liquor house of Bickworth Spence & Co in Cincinnati. Loss estimated at sixty to sixty five thousand dollars with minimal insurance coverage. The fire also damaged Meader & Co.s furniture warehouse, insured for fifteen thousand dollars.
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Smiall
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Receivers named for Atlantic and Pacific railroad
In St Louis today Judge Treat appointed Thomas Bulkely Oliver Garison and James H Beach as receivers of the Atlantic and Pacific railroad with half a million dollar bonds. Other dispatches report whisky fraud indictments and pleas of guilty by Richard B Jones and Col John A Joyce. The St Joseph and Denver railroad eastern division sold for 100000 to bondholders and a new St Joseph and Pacific R R Company to be formed to complete the line.
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Constantine Maguire
U.S. Internal Revenue
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Wm. MekKee
Colonel Maddue
U. S. District Court
Richard B. Jones
U. 8
Jefferson City
John A. Joyce
U. S
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Marysville
Kansas
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New Jersey Camden County Gives Republican Victory
In Camden county New Jersey the entire Republican ticket was elected by majorities from 500 to 15000. In Trenton the legislature stands with Senate twelve Republicans to nine Democrats and House eighty seven Republicans to twenty two Democrats.
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Republican county ticket seems to win in Kansas counties
Leavenworth and Atchison reports show strong Republican results. In Leavenworth the whole Republican county ticket likely won by about 300 votes, with no state returns yet. In Atchison, yesterday’s county election yielded a complete Republican victory. all ticket candidates elected with majorities from 185 to 600, possibly three county board members.
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Milwaukee Returns Put Ludington In Governor's Seat
Early returns from Milwaukee and 85 towns show Saylor Democrat Reform as governor with a 72 vote majority. Republicans appear to have won Ludington statewide with gains of about 4,000 in the governor race and likely the rest of the ticket, though Treasurer Baetz may be in doubt.
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Saylor
Ludington
Baetz
Hartrantt Wins Governor Seat With Big City Lead
Philadelphia returns show Hartrantt leading Col. McClure by 17,852 in the city and 22,000 statewide, with the outside vote expected to be close. Prohibition remains a key issue as full ward totals come in from Philadelphia.
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Col. McClure
Hartrantt
Election returns favor Republican state ticket with minor variance
Scattering returns indicate the Republican State ticket will be elected with possible exception of Treasurer by majorities from five to eight thousand. No large-town returns yet. St Paul reports early estimates show Pillsbury, Republican, holding a majority.
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St. Paul, Minn
Legislature to be two-thirds Republican in next session
The forecast suggests a largely Republican legislature, with Prfender for State Treasurer and Re publicity Homies trailing his ticket but likely winning by about five thousand. Democrats may number around a dozen, with several Independent Republicans in the body.
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Republicity
Conservative Victory Across Tennessee in State Elections
Returns from all parts of the state indicate an overwhelming conservative victory with a decisive majority in both the House and Senate. Lamar Singleton Hooker and Moony are elected to Congress. Republicans concede the state and have not opened their headquarters since morning. Enthusiasm runs high.
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Earthquakes Felt Across Georgia and Related News
News briefs report two strong earthquakes near Washington Georgia with aftershocks and tremors felt in Atlanta. Also note a shipwreck accident in Isle of Orleans with seventeen deaths and two drownings nearby. Other items include a bank agent’s suicide in Napanee and a Lima political clash with casualties. Transports and a new Spanish import decree are mentioned.
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Gua
Georgia
Maryland Ward Totals Give Carroll Large Governor Lead
Baltimore voters by November 2 report Carroll winning 15 296 majority in seventeen wards. State ticket majorities similar overall, with three remaining wards likely to provide a small Democratic edge.
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Carroll
Democrats win Mississippi by large margin and gain seats
New Orleans reports indicate Democrats carry Mississippi by about 10,000. They secure a strong majority in both houses and elect four congressmen, perhaps the entire delegation. On November 8 the state militia fired 100 guns under Governor Kellogg to honor Republican victories.
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Brigham Young Sickness Delays Utah Court Action
Salt Lake City reports Brigham Young remains confined to bed at his home with a deputy U S marshal in attendance. A motion to vacate the alimony order to Ann Eliza, per Judge McKean’s February 25 ruling, is slated for argument before Chief Justice White, who was ill and did not convene court today.
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Earthquake Shocks Hit Yuma and Weather Moves Across California
Reports from Yuma indicate a severe earthquake shock, while recent California summaries show widespread rainfall. Portland dispatches note reduced Democratic congressman Lane lead, Salem dispatches show Warren elected by a small margin, and Virginia City reports snow and rain causing hardship for inadequately housed residents.
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Faraday Reels In U S Cable With Buoy Aid
From London reports the steamship Faraday grappled the direct United States cable and buoyed it to secure the line. The action follows a perilous encounter at sea as mariners stabilized the link between continents.
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Faraday
United States
General Crook's Indian report voices frontier fears
The General Crook annual report to the Assistant Adjutant General discusses frontier settlers grievances, mining, and Indian policy in the Black Hills region. He urges hearing both sides, notes stock losses to Indians, and warns of possible clashes if mining areas are not ceded. The piece also covers mining prospects, travel routes, and political notes on the forthcoming Forty-Fourth Congress.
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Four Months In Black Hills With Professor Jenney
Major Caffrey of the Omaha Republican quotes a Cheyenne correspondent on Gov Thayer's office meeting with Prof Jenney, a 26 year old geologist recently back from a Black Hills expedition. He reports no Indians seen, notes the Hills as Indian country yet scarcely visited by natives, and speculates Indians may rarely stay when they go there.
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Philadelphia Firefighter shot in front of engine house
At about 9 pm on the 8th, James Hanley of the Philadelphia Fire Department was shot dead in front of the engine house by George Fletcher, who had been discharged from the force. Fletcher has been arrested. Also in brief news, a large building will display goods of shoe manufacturers and tanners. Dr J A Adrian arrived in New York from Europe as a U S Medical Association delegate to Brussels. News from New York reports several firms failed or became embareassed on the 8th. Quiet. Commissioner Pratt’s report on Internal Revenue nears completion with focus on whisky frauds and proposed legislation.
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