Chicago and Midwest Municipal Elections Report
Chicago voters back Harrison or Merriam for mayor amid rain delays. Kansas and Colorado cities vote under commissions plans. Milwaukee debates socialism and Catholic Protestant tensions as voters choose judges and school officials. Nonpartisan voting under state laws shapes local referenda on a $1,000,000 civic terminal and union station project.
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Chicago
Carter JH. Harrison
Emacratie
Charles JB. Merriany
Cal Oblate
Ag Sam
Socialisar
Aniwankee
Wis
Anvil
Milhwaukee
Sity
Apel
Miners Troubles Hit Wheeling Area This Week
A chaotic labor week surrounds Eastern Ohio as miners threaten desertion and penalties to force a back-to-work order. United Mine Workers prepare to mobilize and National leadership weighs broader action to keep strikes from spreading this month.
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Wheeling
Ohio
United Mine Workers
Flint Elects Socialist Mayor in Historic Victory
Flint Michigan voters choose John Mon Lon, a socialist, as mayor, defeating opponent Madwin T. Miwon by a decisive margin. The election marks a notable shift in local leadership and policy expectations for the city.
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Flint
Mich
Int
John “Mon- Lon
Elvelianetd Mandlits
Madwin "T. Miwon
Lee
Dave Heeadsis
Dynamiter Sentenced in Local Dynamite Case
A dynamiter named Colambas was convicted and sentenced after trial. The defendant, aged over 21, faced penalties from the local penitentiary system. Court records indicate a stern verdict and potential lengthy confinement.
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Colambas
Shygdory
Dynamiter
Just Across The Way Dinner Politics In New York
A fragmented OCR note describes dinners for Harmon and Bryan with politicking at New York venues. It mentions Democratic figures, Latin Quarter events, and anticipated hotel gatherings as campaign threads surface amid social meals and city visits.
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Harmon
Bryan
Ecto
Che
Hostaliy
Chie
Be O. Wood
Michigan
Tie Demoeneliy Titinnal Wermmittee
Teyan
Kern
Hidianas Congeessinen
Ofie Dunes
Soatheky
New Fobgoy
Hannon
Compress
Dayton
Senor Hitchewek
Congreso Angherry
Obie
Pitger
New Yorks
Teader
Solway
Keyan
Iid
Heford
Teyana Piery
Hiroe Savage
Levanie
Wathet Dd
Chile Heath
Hint Bette
Ag Henuibae
Efitehouck
Bey
Legislature Adjournment Proposals Highlight Session
A fragmented report covers near-term adjournment plans before May 10 and ongoing debates. Reapportionment of congressional districts and federal relations loom as key items, with no clear action. public utilities bill faces scrutiny and opposition amid an open meeting. Governor Harmon vetoes a physician fee bill and a soldiers’ aid provision, shaping the final support for bills under consideration.
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Tani
Lirwe
Vane Toom Hentan
Cine Ani
Harmon
Hovermap Tigran
Setoud Lwes
Keller
62nd Congress Opens Amid Uncertainty Over Message
The 62nd Congress opened in Washington with President Taft preparing a concise message focused on reciprocity. Speakers and leaders were greeted by a Capitol throng as party tensions and looming policy battles signaled a long, turbulent session.
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White House
Canada
Woman Claims Widowship of Union Leader in Contested Suit
A 68 year old New York woman testified she is the widow of General Thonn ret Cormer, president of the ven Union party, in a contested case before Sarvomote Colakan. She asserted marriage to him and provided details including gifts from Gener Baker. The proceedings reference The Call of 1908 and list a Washington address.
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New York
Xow Path
Apeil
Pyery
New Wise
Aveoreang Bo
Asort SY. Ber
Ube Alate Tataney
Contchany
Caine selinniiCed
Ayil
Gy Derd
Gener Baker
Bia Bate
Sivih Street
Warhington
Sleuths Stir Cox Bank Case Court Action
Political rumors swirl near Cinelanti Trust on Fourth and Walnut as detectives enter Cox's bank. Judge Gorman's venue ruling nullified. Cox faces perjury questions as Judge Hunt may assign new judge, with trials shifting toward Cleveland County and possible recusal events.
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Msade
Cinelanti Trust Company
Pourth
Walnut Streets
George S. Cox
Pflug
Crim Giltenga
Heustlein
Fourth and
Walnut Shee
F. R. Willams
George TE. Cox
Wil Nilling
Garmin
Charles J. Hine
Sansor
Criminal Court
Gorman
Cox
Cleymont County
Judes Hunt Gata
Tadge Germain Witt Biag
Common Pleas
George BD. Cox
Connerted
Han Bs Cox
Lo Tudge Hunt
Himsell
Triad Fdpe
William Te Tiekeow
Win
Ddse Hane
Tha
Doreriine
Senate Ceremony Recess After New Senators Sworn In
The Senate held a brief prayer and special session as thirty new senators were sworn in for the first time. Twelve ministerial officers and five officials were appointed to committees while the chamber recessed at 12 55 to 2 00 o'clock to allow the notification committee to perform its duties.
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Senate
Frapes Amory Warren
Wyoming
Miessagt
Ion
Head Bumper Robbery in Lantisville Ky Nets 98.60
In Lantisville Kentucky this April a man used his head in an attack on Robert McMichael. He sprang from a tree and struck McMichael in the stomach, leaving him breathless and robbed of 98.60.
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Lantisville
Ara Foulpad
Robert McMichael
Aidackiack
McMichael
Michael
Aid for China Red Cross Disburses 47500 in Relief
Washington reports 5000 Red Cross aid by United States Consul Wilder in Shanghai to help Chinese famine sufferers. The disbursement brings the Red Cross total for this case to 47500, reflecting ongoing relief efforts for China.
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China
Washington
America National Red Cross
United States
Gertorn
Wilder
Shanghai
Red Cross
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Byamerican Press
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