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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1902
Page
1
On the eve of election, Montgomery notes Alabama likely to return a solid Democratic delegation. Prediction shows Hornet as Democratic in the Seventh District, with a margin of 4,500 votes for Grér Street (rep-pop.). The Democratic state ticket is expected to win by about 30,000 and light turnout is anticipated.
Atlanta November 3 Lack of republican opposition leaves Georgia’s congressional race dull with expected democratic gains. Democrats to return eleven congressmen. Only opposition is in the Seventh district where A J McKnight challenges Democrat John W Maddox. Captain E B Howell the Democratic mayoral candidate faces no opponent.
Louisiana dispatch reports clear outcome in Alabama congressional race set for tomorrow. Seven Democratic incumbents are likely to be returned, with constitutional amendments including poll tax payment required to vote.
Philadelphia reports quiet election day as state leaders depart for home to vote. Former Judge Pennypacker remains at home, while Democratic candidate Robert Pattison spends day at his office and addresses longshoremen. Philadelphia Republican leader Durham predicts a large Republican victory with a Philadelphia majority around 73,000 outside the city. Democrats claim Pattison can carry the state outside Philadelphia. Dem headquarters in Harrisburg close for the day.
Senator Quay, Philadelphia, cites county estimates on tomorrow’s governor vote placing Pennypacker ahead by 163,435 statewide with Philadelphia at 105,000 and Allegheny at 25,000. He concedes one of thirty-two districts to Democrats and predicts a two thirds Republican majority in both houses to elect a successor to United States Senator Penrose.
Topeka Kas November election faces likely GOP success on federal tickets while Democrats expect gains in the legislature. Both parties claim confidence as polls close and results approach.
Utah voters face a fractured party scene as church influence enters politics. Tomorrow’s election could shift control of the legislature and decide a successor to Senator Rawlings. Republicans may lose due to Gentile defections, but Mormon Democratic defections could offset the impact.
President Hoosewelt reached Oyster Bay this evening to cast his vote tomorrow. A surprise reception drew about four thousand people, with a band greeting him at the station.
Report describes a presidential appearance at the door of a special car, greeted by cheers and beers, with Mrs. Roosevelt and several officials present. The president planned to vote before noon in the Firth district, likely accompanied by Secret Service, as Cortelyos and Loeb were noted among attending staff.
Boston reports split forecasts as both parties claim victory in Massachusetts. Voter turnout may exceed 800000 if mild weather holds. Republicans expect about twelve of fourteen Congressional seats, Democrats at least six, while socialists may sway results.
Denver November 3 The election tomorrow is hotly contested with party managers predicting a close vote. Democrats claim a lead of about 18 900 to 20 000 on the state ticket while Republicans forecast 10 000 to 18 000. Three congressmen will be chosen and both parties claim all seats. It is generally conceded that Democrats will gain a majority in the legislature and be reelected United States Behe tor Teller.
Lincoln Neb Feb final statements show Republican Chairman Lindsey predicting six congressmen and full state ticket with two thirds of the legislature, while Democrat Chairman Hall forecasts Governor Thompson winning by about 40 000 and Democrats winning fusion districts and controlling the lower house.
Iowa observers report a larger than expected turnout in tomorrow’s election across the state. Secretary Shaw and Senator Dolliver spoke at events in Des Moines and Mason City as Democratic Chairman Jackson concedes the Republicans lead, predicting Vale and Craigan win seats and possibly two more Democrats failing to gain Congress.
Detroit reports a weak turnout in Michigan as Secretary Alward projects turnout below six percent of 1900. L. T. Durand asserts Democratic ticket success tomorrow while non-partisan estimates put the state leaning Republican by about 30,000 to 40,000 votes. legislature expected Republican.
In St Louis Missouri voters showed the campaign's end with focus on the legislature and the eleventh district. Republican leaders predicted a tough session and a likely GOP majority on joint ballot while favoring gains in Missouri politics.
Democratic State Chairman Rath claims the state has a 30,000 vote lead and a majority of thirty. He asserts sixteen of sixteen congressional districts are carried, stating all results favor his party.
Leaders from both parties warn heavy rain since Sunday will reduce turnout in tomorrow's Oklahoma election. They dispute predictions on which party will gain the votes, arguing weather will impact the final results.
Indiana winds down an off year campaign as Senator Chas W Fairbanks speaks to a large crowd in Indianapolis. State leaders predict a sweeping Democratic victory with majorities in both chambers and gains in congressional seats.
In Wheeling on November 3 Democratic managers said the second congressional district looks favorable while the first remains uncertain. Republicans claim leads in both districts from 181s era margins, and the Democratic organization is more energized than in years. Local fights and Republican turnout are expected to narrow GOP majorities in both districts.
Richmond reports no new guidance to alter the prior forecast for Virginia's election tomorrow. The safe districts are expected to remain in favor of the incumbent, with only the Ninth district showing potential contest though still considered safe for the current officeholder.
Chicago reports both parties projecting outcomes in tomorrow's state election. Republicans claim nineteen of twenty-five Congress seats plus enough legislature members to back a U S senator replacing Mason. They expect Cook County to deliver about 16 000 more votes, while Democrats anticipate a small majority on joint ballot. Both sides concede a large Independent vote and uncertain results.
A Raleigh report forecasts a broad Democratic victory in North Carolina with a large state ticket win and multiple congressmen likely elected. Republicans concede potential losses in several districts as Democratic momentum appears solid ahead of the election.
Charleston dispatch reports the Democratic primary solidifies South Carolina's delegation. Senator McLantin is expected to be succeeded by Congressman A. C. Latimer and Captain Duncan. Heyward will replace M. B. McSweeney as governor, and the Democrats will return a solid Washington delegation.
Chairman Morrison of the Republican state committee predicts a large turnout and that Republicans will win Wyoming by about one tenth of a majority, with control of both legislative houses. Democratic Chairman Heifner counters that the Democratic ticket will prevail.
An advertisement promotes Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for rheumatism. It quotes testimonials from users including a bedridden man named Livi Purce and a woman named Folger Tennenet, stating they recovered mobility and vitality after using the remedy for weeks. It urges readers to trust physicians prescribing it and to try two bottles.
The record notes that majorities across the state varied by a wide margin from 12,000 to 15,006, reflecting differing levels of support or approval across regions.
Milwaukee reports a campaign climax as Democratic candidate Mayor David Rosa addresses a packed exposition building. Governor Lafallette, a Republican, concludes his drive in Waukesha. Experts see Republicans with a large plurality but internal GOP divisions and Democratic hopes still present. Republicans predicted to control the Legislature and elect a U.S. senator.
In Columbus on November 2, party managers reported no unusual developments as Ohio voters head to the polls. Republicans aim for a possible gain in the state ticket, with expectations of at least one parliamentary seat shift. Predictions of large margins for secretary of state Laylin and further talk of Johnson succeeding Hanna mark the day.
Chairman Goldsborough of the Republican committee predicts Maryland will go Republican with a ten to twelve thousand majority and a solid delegation to Congress. Clinton Vailiver of the Democratic committee forecasts four to five Democratic congressmen and strong chances for victory.
New Haven Nov 3 The Republican State Committee remains confident of a general victory in the upcoming elections though Chairman States believes the Republican plurality for the date election will drop from 4018 compared with two years ago Mr Gates also predicts Republican success in all congressional districts.
Jaquisvalle Kentucky on eve of election sees Democrats favored to elect seven congressmen with Republicans holding one seat and three districts in doubt. Four appellate court judges are to be elected as Democrats claim a sweep while Republicans anticipate wins in two or three districts.
Tennessee reports from Nashville say Governor candidate James B. Frasier closed his campaign in Chattanooga and is expected to win. The Democratic nominee was viewed as the likely victor as election day nears.
Estimates from various sources in Dover tonight suggest J Edward Addicks cannot control the next legislature. William Michael Byrne of the Addicks wing predicts a combined Republican majority with a deadlock on the senator ship but eventual election of two Republican United States senators. Regular Republican and Democratic leaders dispute this, saying Byrne will be defeated and that the Addicks faction will elect no more than sixteen members, excluding Addicks from the United States Senate.
Providence dispatch notes high turnout expected as campaign closes with strong interest. Analysts forecast a likely Republican senate and House gains but a smaller margin, amid unclear gubernatorial prospects and disputed margins.
Nov 3 Concord New Hampshire both parties express confidence in outcomes. Democrats say voters will have no direct choice and the election may be decided in the House of Representatives.
Jackson Nov 4 Mississippi is ready for the ballot battle tomorrow. Interest in the congressional race is virtually nonexistent as the Democratic canvass faces no opposition in any district. Voter enthusiasm appears weak for the constitutional amendments, and the overall turnout is expected to be smaller this year.
Reno reports a hard fought Nevada Senate contest as Democrat Newlands trails a stubborn effort to win tomorrow. Republicans stay confident of victory though a looming storm may keep many voters home at the polls.
Washington reports J K Jones of the Democratic National Committee appoints James H. BucI a former California governor as member of the national committee from that state. Tafty resigned.
In San Francisco on November 3, both sides expressed confidence as California voters closed the campaign. Republicans expected to win the state ticket by a large margin except for the governorship which may be close due to factional splits and apathy. Democrats forecast victory for four of eight congressmen.
Alehart Wisconsin reports the death of the Chicago brewer Nav. .M. Gott teed, a millionaire who had lived at his home there for twelve years. He was shot tonight after a period of illness and had suffered for nearly three weeks prior.
An advertising notice proclaims a woman’s appearance improves with a fine head of hair and promotes Dod products available at Rodenbeck's store, 1004 Calhoun Street, Lau Biork.
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