Republicans Sweep New York and Nation in 1904 Election
New York reports show Republican gains nationwide with Ohio Iowa and Kentucky tilts favoring GOP. In New York City and state, Tammany Hall loses some ground but Republicans secure plurality statewide and both legislative chambers. Amos Cummings wins 10th district. Foley contests 12th. County results put Tammany ahead, while Roosevelt cites Good Government ticket split.
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Amos J. Cummings
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Palmer
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Harlem River
Meyer
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King
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Sheahan
Lohmer
the Sun
the Mail and Express
Roosevelt
Republicans Claim Big Iowa Victory Amid Mixed Early Returns
DES Moines reports indicate Republicans claim Iowa victory by 66 000 with Democrats conceding 83 000, Jackson's prior margin. final tallies may approach 60 000 to 66 000, with Populists gaining and Prohibitionists slipping. A second dispatch says Republicans project 80 000 vote lead and two‑thirds control of the legislature, while Populists show large gains statewide and Dem losses.
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Des Moines
Jackson
Republican State Central Committee
Republicans Claim Bushnell Plurality Higher Than McKinley
In Cortumpus Ohio on November 6 1898 the Republican state committee projected General Bushnells plurality to exceed McKinleys 1898 mark with some projections near 100000. Chairman Kurtz cited returns at 10 pm showing a solid Republican state lead and a large majority in the next General Assembly with two thirds not anticipated. Democratic HQ claimed Ohio voted Republican in both legislature and state ticket amid a flat financial platform and no silver issue.
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Kurtz
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Ohio
Maryland Grips Republican Sweep in State and City
Maryland voters favor a strong Republican ticket with Majorities in Baltimore City and counties statewide. Reports show Lowndes winning governor, a Republican legislature, and a potential successor to Senator Gibson. City council likely Republican for first time in years.
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Gibson
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Gorman
Lowndes
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Associated Press
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Carolina County
Allegany County
the Herald
Ind
Bradley In Jefferson County Ahead With 5000 Lead
Chairman reports Bradley leads in Jefferson County and city by about 5000 votes. Republicans claim control of most offices except three minor posts and cite success in appellate court and lower house seats. County tallies show Hardin 82155, Bradley 28536, Hardin leading by 8619 with other returns adding 27806 Bradley majority to a net 1223 in Hardin's favor.
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Hardin
Mississippi Democrats Lead Statewide Vote Count by 50 000
Jackson November 6 The Democratic majority for state officers in Mississippi is estimated at 50 000. The report cites early returns and party strength across counties. The figure underscores a strong statewide preference for Democratic candidates.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Hadley Wins Eighteenth Illinois District Majority
Reported results from Illinois suggest Hadley the Republican candidate leads Lane in the Eighteenth district by about 3200 to 3300 votes with gains over 1894 in several townships and counties. Precincts show Lane receiving 258 to Hadley 287 in South Litchfield, while Vandalia and Fayette counties indicate Republican leads and Lane gains in parts of the district.
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Cooper
Culp
Fayette County
Slow returns from precincts in Lake City race updates
Saut Lake City reports extremely slow returns as The Tribune notes 22 outside precincts show a net Republican gain of 61 in the governor race. No reliable figures on the legislative ticket. Roberts, Democrat, leads in Congress as returns suggest large majority for constitution adoption.
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Washington letter reveals plots against him at Valley Forge
A Columbia Historical Society reading of a unpublished Washington letter dated February 28 1778 from Valley Forge discusses York and Cabal schemes by Generals Gates Conway and Mifflin. It suggests machinations would backfire exposing plans to depose him. Dr Morgan notes Washington warned of a revolutionary cabal intent on removing him from command.
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Columbia Historical Society
Valley Forge
New York
York
Insurgents Reported Executions and Train Attack in Santa Clara
Havana reports insurgents in Plateabos district Cabiai province Santa Clara execute six black men by hanging, while near Guassimas and Santi Spiritus a dynamite attack derails a train. Three hundred cattle killed in the upheaval.
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Omaha Returns Elect A P A Broatel Mayor
In Omaha A P A Broatel is elected mayor by an 800 vote majority over Brown a Citizens candidate. Republican gains appear statewide. Sound money Democrats are defeated by silver Democrats. Norval a Republican wins a seat on the supreme court with Maxwell a Popular vote about double both Democrats.
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Norval
Supreme Court
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Pop
Hazing expulsions at Bloomfield German Seminary
Seven students of Bloomfield New Jersey's German Theological Seminary were expelled for hazing. Obituaries note deaths and dignitaries in Davenport Illinois Carrollton Alabama Rensselaer Indiana Rockford Illinois Lena Illinois and Hillsboro Illinois. A receiver was appointed for Litchfield Car and Machine in Hillsboro with liabilities of 168000 and assets 75000.
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N. J
Davenport
A. Travis
Carrollton
Als
Truman S. Curtis
Rensselaer
Ind
Ladd Hopkins
Rockford, Il
A. S. White
Lena, Ills
H. T. Perry
Litchfield Car and Machine Company
Hillsboro
Ills
Prince Yturbide
Bob Neville
Washington
W. J. Rainey Coke Company
Carnegie
Rockford
Ill
Jack the Hugger
John Haggerty
James B. Wade
Lebanon
Tenn
New York
Cleveland
Griggs Wins in Jersey in Rough Election Night
New Jersey results show Griggs 28 and McGill 7,600 votes with a 20 vote plurality. Senate seats split with five Republicans and one Democrat, while Assembly members favor Republicans 40 to 13 with seven in doubt.
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New Jersey
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A R U Leaders Held In Kalispell Strike Case
A. R. U. leaders Roy Goodwin and others are on trial for allegedly destroying railroad property at the Kalispell roundhouse. The hostler identified defendants as those who killed engines Sunday night. A motion to dismiss was denied. case to district court. In Devil's Lake freight traffic halted since the strike order with one eastbound limited train. passengers unaffected. City officials vow to prevent further strike violence.
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Kalispell
Mont
Roy Goodwin
Roundhouse
Goodwin
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Pioneer Press
Devil's Lake
N. D
Kelley
Kentucky Election Hints Favor Hardin at Headquarters
At Louisville on November 6 reports from Democratic and Republican headquarters are scarce. Chairman Norman hints Hardin may be elected but declines to specify his majority. Republican leaders note many private telegrams from county committee chairs and Congressman Hunter commented.
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Alibi Defense in Spring Valley Riot Case Faces Testimony
In Princeton Illinois on November 6 the state rested after presenting seven witnesses who place John Lauer at the location with a gun and identify a mob member lineup including John Tista Peter Budint John Quimby Peter Marietta Jos Schneider Louis Bosette Dominic Barteno John Bartoleo John Rochie Jean Brault Paul Yerby and Joy Lemorag. The defense asserts alibis for all accused. Baptured a Blood Vessel.
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Ilis
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John Lauer
John Tista
Peter Budint
John Quimby
Peter Marietta
Jos Schneider
Louis Bosette
Dominic Barteno
John Bartoleo
John Rochie
Jean Brault
Paul ‘Yer
Not the Judgment of Truth Woman Sob While He Speaks
William Hinshaw faced sentencing in Danville after pleading guilty to delinquent school fund loan collection. In court he denied the verdict, claimed innocence, and spoke of a forthcoming “living burial” as Judge Hadley delivered the final sentence.
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William Hinshaw
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Hinshaw
Delinquent School Fund Sparks Civil Suit in Montgomery County
In Crawfordsville on November 6, a novel suit emerged as Edward Coleman sues to recover 87 dollars from a 2 percent penalty he paid after Montgomery County attempted to collect delinquent school fund interest. The case centers on mortgage loans totaling 67 thousand dollars with unpaid interest. The action could affect similar rulings across Indiana.
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Montgomery
Montgomery County
Edward Coleman
Fires scorch forests north of town amid spread across six sites
Brazil reports serious forest fires starting in six places between Cardonia and Bridgeton in Parke county. Farmers fought flames through day and night, saving homes as timber stock and properties faced destruction.
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Ministers Seek Newspaper Reform With One Editor Responding
Anderson on November 6 ministers courting six newspaper editors for consultation saw only one editor attend the meeting. The ministerial association aims to reform the local press through this effort.
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Ministerial Association
Great Fire and Explorers in Africa News Update
A New York fire at Keeps shirt factory and surrounding buildings causes major damage with a collapse at Manhattan Savings Institution. reports of missing firefighters. In Philadelphia, Dr Donaldson Smith confirms safe return after Africa exploration near Galireas and Masaito. John Jacob Astor buys Keeley motor stake. Weather outlook covers Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin Iowa with showers, colder winds.
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Aden
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Dr. Smith
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Clinoa
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Upper Michigan
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Iowa
Grain market remains inactive as Board of Trade closes
Cuicano Nov 5 Board of Trade closed due to election with no grain quotations. Chicago Produce reports butter up to 26 per lb, eggs 18¢ per dozen, various poultry prices, and berries and potatoes values. Chicago Live Stock prices show hogs 2.00 to 3.60, cattle mainly 2.15 to 5.15, with ranges for other classes and byproducts.
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Sebnol OD
West
Barn hen adopts found kittens in unlikely nest
A hen in a barn was discovered sitting on five kittens, showing strong affection for the brood. Despite efforts to separate them, she returned to the nest daily. All but one kitten were later removed, leading to speculation that the hen adopted the kittens after driving away their mother, with the old hen carrying them away.
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