Defiance election shows Beardsley leads ward and party gains
In Defiance on Monday voters backed L. E. Beardsley in the First Ward, producing a strong local result. J. F. Schultz was defeated while J. Bowen won, and Republicans carried Helmick Corbin and Dickman in wards and races for council assessor and school board. The Second Ward remained Democratic, the Third ward produced solid GOP support, and the Fourth ward favored the Democrats with Helmuth Jeager defeating J. H. Shutters in a unit German vote. Continuous light turnout marked the city and township results.
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L. E. Beardsley
J. F. Schultz
Asses
J. Bowen
Bowen
Beardsley
Schultz
Helmick
Corbin
Wallace Dickman
Wm. Helmick
James Corbin
J. H. Shutters
Helmuth Jeager
Ohio election results show Democrats sweep big towns
Ohio municipal ballots exerted unusual interest with a statewide contest ahead. In Cleveland Columbus and Toledo Democrats won key mayoral races while Republicans made small gains elsewhere. Columbus returned a Republican city government and Springfield elected a Republican mayor for the first time in eight years.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Senator Foraker
Foraker
John R. McLean
Tom L. Johnson
Fleischmann
Dayton
Columbus
Nash
Lentz
Cleveland
Springfield
Sam Jones
Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
Hin kle elected Columbus mayor in close race
John N. Hinkle, Democrat, won the Columbus mayoralty over Henry C. Taylor, Republican, by 386 in a total 27,827 vote. Justice of the peace Frank T. Clarke, Democrat, defeated Abe Goldsmith, Republican, by 1,697. Republicans blame machine politics and city administration for the loss, citing support for municipal ownership of utilities.
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Columbus
John N. Hinkle
Henry C. Taylor
Justice of the Peace
Frank T. Clarke
Abe Goldsmith
A Shift at Dayton Brings Republican Gains in Local Vote
Dayton Ohio April 2 reports a heavy spring election with distinct Republican gains. Police judge, clerk, prosecutor, city infirmary director and water works trustees shifted to Republicans. Council remains split Democratic 12 to 8, school board leanings vary. total vote about 16 000 compared to 23 000 in fall.
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Dayton
Council
Global News Bits: Deaths Disasters and Corporate Moves
Dr Schlichter the African traveler died in Berlin. Sir John Strainer aged 61 died in London. Alfred Rand collapsed dead in Youngstown. Forest fires consume property near Hammonton. Jesse Forbes 28 died after a horse accident in Rockford. An earthquake unsettled the sultan’s palace in Constantinople. An officer shot and killed himself in St Petersburg. A $5000 package was sent to New York from Columbia bank. US Steel Corp amended charter increasing capital to 1.1 billion in Trenton.
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Berlin
John Strainer
London
Youngstown
Alfred Rand
Hammonton
N. J
Jesse Forbes
Rockford
Ills
Sultan
Constantinople
St. Petersburg
New York
Columbia Bank
Columbia
United States Steel Corporation
Trenton
Republicans Sweep Portsmouth City Ticket in C I
At Portsmouth Ohio April 2 Republicans elected their full city ticket. C Milstead Republican defeated Charles Glidden Democrat the incumbent mayor by about 600. Republicans won four of seven council seats. McKinley carried the city last fall by 890.
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Portsmouth
C. Milstead
Charles Glidden
McKinley
Stra tegier and Semler Win on Democratic Board of Control
Hamilton April 2 Joseph Strategier and C M Semler Democrats win board of control by 705 and 560 margins respectively a Democratic loss of 600 Republicans elect only John A Schneider to the school board.
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Hamilton
Joseph Strategier
C. M. Semler
Board of Control
John A. Schneider
Republican Sweep in Youngstown as ticket wins big
In Youngstown Ohio on April 2 the entire Republican ticket secured victory with majorities between 800 and 1200. The vote also rejected advancing the city to first class under the third grade plan.
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Youngstown
Bears the Pont op he Kind You Have Always
An unclear fragment from a local page references the Bears and a Pont related phrase. The readable text hints at a historical portrait or item featuring a person or service, but specifics are unavailable in the legible lines.
Republicans Sweep Springfield Local Races in April Election
Republicans won the mayoralty and all major city offices in Springfield Ohio on April 2, electing the city solicitor police prosecutor and township ticket. Democrats secured the police judge and waterworks trustee. M. L. Milligan, a winning candidate, is brother-in-law to Senator Fairbanks of Indiana.
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Springfield
M. L. Milligan
Senator Fairbanks
Indiana
Tom Johnson Wins Municipal Election in Cleveland
Cleveland voters on April 2 chose Tom Johnson in a municipal election described as the most interesting in years. The outcome highlighted shifting support across districts and signals for city governance.
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Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson Sees Mayor Victory by Plurality Up to Six Thousand
Tom L. Johnson Democrat wins the mayoralty over William J. Ackers Republican by a plurality possibly as high as 6,000. The leading Republican ticket head was defeated while minor-ticket Republicans won their races.
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Tom L. Johnson
William J. Ackers
Local election results report for Steubenville and Mingo Junction
In Steubenville Ohio John L. Means Republican won the mayoralty by 62 votes. Republicans secured three of six council seats five of six assessors and five of six school board members. In Mingo Junction Dr W J OConnell Democrat was re elected mayor by 21 votes.
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Steubenville
John L. Means
W. J. O’connell
Mingo Junction
Democrats Reelect Piqua Mayor and Tie in Council
At Piqua Ohio on April 2 Democrats re elected Mayor J E Smith. Republicans re elected Marshal Ed N Nason Daniel Wallace street commissioner and J Clare Hughes solicitor. Democrats elected two councilmen Republicans three making it a tie.
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Piqua
J. E. Smith
Ed N. Nason
Daniel Wallace
J. Clare Hughes
Republicans win tight election in Findlay water works race
Findlay Ohio voters favored Republicans by a slim margin in the election with Democrats taking the water works trustee post. The city council results left the body practically unchanged.
Mixed Results in Norwalk Mayoral Election and City Offices
In Norwalk Ohio on April 2 Democrats elected a mayor by 74 votes and gained 127 on the Republican tally. A Democrat marshal and city commissioner were chosen while all other offices and four of five councilmen went to Republicans.
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Norwalk
Fusion Ticket Wins in Marietta Election
In Marietta Ohio on April 2 the fusion slate of independent Republicans and Democrats defeated the straight Republican ticket and secured the school board seats.
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Fusion
Marietta, O
Democrats Sweep Wapakoneta Ballot Amid City Ticket Victory
Wapakoneta Ohio April 2 Democrats swept the city ticket and township race winning all but one council seat. The sweep marks a strong local victory for the party across municipal offices.
Motter Elected Mayor as Sandusky Chooses Democratic Ticket
In Sandusky Ohio on April 2 the entire Democratic ticket won by about 450 votes, with the exception of the street commissioner. John J. Motter was elected mayor.
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Sandusky
John J. Motter
Democratic Loss in Ironton Local Election
Ironton Ohio on April 2 reports Harry W Mountain mayor and the full Republican ticket winning by majorities around 350 to 500. The 1899 results had Democratic mayor A M Collett with a similar margin.
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Ironton
Harry W. Mountain
A. M. Collett
Holden Wins Zanesville Mayoral Race by 11 Votes
At Zanesville Ohio April 2 Democrats elect Dr L L Holden mayor by a plurality of 11 votes over incumbent Brelsford Republicans choose clerk of police court only to fill remaining city offices
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Zanesville
Zanesville, C
L. L. Holden
Brelsford
Ohio Northwest adjusts party tilt in April elections
In Toledo on April 2 voters across Liberty Center Perrysburg and Bowling Green backed the Republican ticket. Holgate Delphos Leipsic and Bucyrus supported the Democratic ticket, shaping the regional political balance.
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Ohio
Toledo
Liberty Center
Perrysburg
Bowling Green
Holgate
Delphos
Leipsic
Bucyrus
Political shift across Ohio towns noted in April report
Toledo dispatch reports Fremont Mansfield and Clyde swung to the Democratic column on April 2. Fostoria Van Wert Findlay and Pemberville remained Republican, reflecting regional party realignments.
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Toledo
Fremont
Mansfield
Clyde
Fostoria
van Wert
Findlay
Pemberville
Roberson Re-elected Mayor in Canton Election
At Canton Ohio April 2 James H Roberson was re elected mayor by 600 after two years in office. The council is Democratic.
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Canton
James H. Roberson
Republicans sweep in light East Liverpool election
East Liverpool Ohio April 2 Republicans won a clean sweep in a light turnout election conducted strictly on party lines. The result reflects a decisive party shift amid sparse voter participation.
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East Liverpool
Akron mayor race ends in win for Dole by 558 votes
At Akron Ohio April 2 William B Dole Republican candidate elected mayor by a 558 vote plurality over Charles H Isbell. Democratic loss compared to last fall by 332 votes.
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Akron
William B. Dole
Charles H. Isbell
Mayor Jones Re-Elected In Toledo Plurality Win
Toledo report states Mayor Samuel M. Jones a nonpartisan candidate won re election by a plurality of about 2500 over Republican contender McMakin.
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Toledo
Samuel M. Jones
McMakin
Milligan Elected Mayor in Springfield Republican Gain
Milligan elected mayor by 41 votes in Springfield Ohio, marking a Republican gain of 800 votes from two years ago. The result underscores party momentum in local politics.
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Springfield
Milligan
Republican State Ticket Success Reported in Michigan
Detroit April 2 Robert M. Montgomery of Grand Rapids Republican was re elected to the supreme court by about 40000. Frank W Fletcher Alpena and Henry W Carey Manistee Republican regents of the state university elected by large majorities. Democrats gain in Jackson city ticket. Owosso mayor S D Emery Pro defeated Republican majority. Detroit police justice John B Whelan Republican re elected by 4285. Montgomery carried Detroit by over 2500. Of 17 school inspectors 11 were Republicans and 6 Democrats.
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Robert M. Montgomery
Grand Rapids
Supreme Court
Frank W. Fletcher
Alpena
Henry W. Carey
Manistee
State University
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Owosso
S. D. Emery
John B. Whelan
Judge Montgomery
Double Tragedy in New York: Janitor Kills Wife Then Himself
Alex Douglass, a New York janitor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally wounded himself. The couple had quarreled three months earlier and reconciliations had been hoped through recent correspondence. She visited his room briefly before the tragedy.
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New York
Alex Douglass
Douglass
Tragic Household Fire Claims Two in Lincoln Home
Mrs. Emma Carroll, 60, carrying a lamp, tripped and fell on her invalid husband William Carroll on a couch. The lamp exploded, clothes caught fire, and both died from severe burns in Lincoln Illinois.
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Ills
Emma Carrol
William Carroll
British denials on protests over Manchurian convention
London reports claim Britain did not protest St Petersburg over the Manchurian accord. A Peking correspondent says the Chinese emperor has instructed plenipotentiaries not to sign the agreement, even in modified form. China seeks more time from Russia to decide on signing.
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Foreign Office
Great Britain
St. Petersburg
Peking
China
Russia
M. de Giers
Germans to be sent home as service ends in April
About 7 000 Germans whose army service ends soon will be returned home as transports become available. It is not expected that their replacements will be filled. The railroad anticipates heavy taxation in April. Russian minister M De Giers praised General Chaffee and Mr Squires for kindness over the American Marines bodies removal, saying the respect was for all nations.
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Peking
M. de Giers
Chaffee
Squires
Russia, China and the Chinese Market Policy
In St Petersburg April 2 the Novoe Vremya argues Russia differs from other powers by treating China as essential due to their shared frontier. It notes foreign merchants view China as a market but may seek substitutes if profits fall, yet Russia cannot abandon China.
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Russia
China
St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
Findings of Booz Inquiry Dismiss Hazing Death Claims
Washington April 2 findings of the military court of inquiry into Oscar L Booz former cadet at West Point say his death was not caused by hazing injuries. The report credits officers with increased energy zeal and efficiency in detecting and punishing hazing.
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Booz
Washington
Military Court of Inquiry
Oscar L. Booz
West Point Military Academy
War Department
National Democratic Chairman Comments on Aguinaldo Capture
In Little Rock on April 2 Chairman James K. Jos of the National Democratic committee said Aguinaldo’s capture would likely demoralize the Philippine revolutionary movement if he has been the moving spirit. He declined to comment on punishment.
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Aguinaldo
Little Rock
James K. Jc
National Democratic Com
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Philippines
Escaped the Penalty for £1,000,000 in Jameson Raid
London April 2 Mr Chamberlain announces the British Chartered South African company has escaped paying £1,000,000 indemnity linked to the Jameson raid. The move draws sharp criticism with The Daily Chronicle calling it a scandal and urging ministers to act to recover the funds.
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London
Tragedy in Louisville as officer killed and colleague charged
Tragedy at Louisville on April 2 as Police Corporal Fred J. Richterkessig was shot in the back of the head and killed. Patrolman George Hanlon is arrested on a murder charge, with authorities citing prior reports that Hanlon failed to post. Hanlon denies the charge and remains jailed.
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Louisville
Fred J. Richterkessig
George Hanlon
Hanlon
Richterkessig
Generals Botha and Dewet Join 13000 for Transvaal Operations
Dispatches from Cape Town and Brussels say General Botha and General Dewet will join 13 000 men for actions against General French in the Transvaal. Two hundred Boers reappear near Richmond Cape Colony and the town guard is mobilized.
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London
Cape Town
Brussels
Botha
Dewet
Transvaal
Richmond
Cape Colony
Tobacco Men Assign Gilmour Firms in Owensboro
Owensboro tobacco manufacturers John Gilmour Hugh Gilmour & Company and Gilmour Brothers have assigned their liabilities and assets, estimated around 100000 dollars. In Jackson Michigan a Democratic landslide elected Frank Palmer mayor by 620 votes, with Democrats winning five of eight supervisors and three of eight aldermen, leaving the council Republican.
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Owensboro
John Gilmour
Hugh Gilmour & Company
Gilmour Brothers
Jackson
Mich
Frank B.B. Palmer
William M. Palmer
Rep
Trades Unionists Press Wage Rise in Indiana
Indiana trades unions show a determined push for a material wage increase for the new year. Carpenters in Muncie strike. Elwood carpenters threaten to walk over 30 cents an hour and nine hours daily with merit allowances. hardwood floorlayers, Big Four freight handlers, Fort Wayne paperhangers also strike or threaten to strike for higher pay and a nine hour day.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Gas Belt
Muncie
Elwood
Fort Wayne
April opens in Havana with no yellow fever cases
Havana reports no yellow fever cases at the start of April marking a historic first. Major W C Gorgas, chief sanitary officer, confirms confidence in ongoing sanitary measures and data from the yellow fever commission. The Marine Hospital Service tightens checks to prevent infection from ports in Mexico and elsewhere.
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Havana
W. C. Gorgas
Marine Hospital Service
Demand Eight Hours in Lowell Painters and Plasterers
In Lowell Massachusetts on April 2 all journeymen painters and plasterers are out of work. Painters demanded 2.25 per day and eight hours by April 1. Master painters discharged all workers and closed shops awaiting settlement. Plasterers sought 3.25 per day and eight hours instead of nine.
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Lowell
Mass
Yang Tse Viceroys Reject Manchurian Convention
Li Hung Chang reported the emperor’s decision is irrevocable with unanimous provincial support. The Manchurian convention cannot be signed. Russia remains reluctant to intervene despite threats.
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Peking
Yang Tse
Li Hung Chang
Emperor Kwang Su
Russia
Havana Mayor Quits After 1900 Victory
Havana reports Senor Alejandro Rodriguez, elected June 20, 1900, has resigned as mayor. An attempted election of Senor Zayas was nullified because Rodriguez’s resignation had not been formally filed. Rival candidates include Senor Zayas and Dr. Luis Estevez, secretary of justice.
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Havana
Senor Alejandro Rodriguez
Senor Zayas
Ayuntamiento
Senor Rodriguez
Luis Estevez
Justice
Turk Transpert Aslan Wrecked Near Yembo
The Turkish transport Aslan was wrecked near Yembo in Jiddah Arabia on April 2 with twenty soldiers drowned.
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Arabia
Yembo
Tolstoi Exiled From Russia Escort Reported
Dispatches say Count Leo Tolstoi was banished after the Pobedenostzeff assassination attempt and passed Vilna March 26 escorted by two gendarmes. The Karpovich trial for minister Bogoliepoff’s murder received secret proceedings and a twenty year penal servitude sentence.
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Leo Tolstoi
Russia
Pobedenostzeff
Holy Synod
Count Tolstoi
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Bogoliepof
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Students Petition to Excommunicate Tolstoi
One thousand students at the University of Kiel forwarded a petition to the holy synod requesting excommunication of Count Tolstoi. The action reflects a dramatic clash between academic opinion and the famed author.
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University of Kielf
Holy Synod
Count Tolstoi
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