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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1903
Page
7
Early returns from Iowa show Gov. Cummins with a large plurality estimated around 60,000 to 80,000 as Republicans press gains across counties including Polk Des Moines Sioux City and Hancock while Democrats claim 6 to 8 House seats with mixed results in county tickets and statewide contests.
The West see rapid growth in Atuadatkno Oklahoma on its first anniversary. Brick blocks replace tents, graded streets and sidewalks appear, telephone lines connect busy corners, and a 75 capacity mammoth feels a surge of commerce. A $20,000 courthouse and $5,000 fall fund, plus $40,000 waterworks and electric lighting proposals, push the city toward full modern amenities. Population around 3,500 with steady expansion as new homes rise. Indians receive a large annuity from reservations spending at local stores.
A boy asks what a dyspeptic is. the father answers a dyspeptic is a man with a hypercritical aroma. The Chicago Post recounts this humorous dad son moment illustrating a playful mispronunciation and wordplay.
In the Indianapolis Sun Jinks praises self-made men while Jenks notes some take blame to act as virtuous figures. The exchange highlights esteem for personal effort and accountability in leadership.
After a remarkable campaign, George B. McClellan defeated Seth Low by about 70,000 votes to become the third mayor of Greater New York. Edward M. Grout was elected comptroller and Charles Y. Fornes president of the board of aldermen, with strong Tammany backing.
Returns indicate Republican mayors elected in Syracuse Rome Elmira Mattituck Rochester Albany Binghamton and Watertown. Democratic mayors win in Oswego Schenectady Troy Amsterdam as assembly results show Republicans winning several districts while some districts had no reports yet.
The Ohio Republicans shattered a state record on Tuesday in Columbus amid rapid turnout and pledges of strong party gains across districts. Observers noted the high engagement as candidates mobilized efforts statewide.
In Trenton on Tuesday Republicans won four of six state senate seats and enough assembly seats to control both chambers. Union County backed the full Democratic ticket, a setback for U S Senator Kenn. The next Senate will be 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats. the House 36 Republicans and 24 Democrats. Major Fagan GOP won in Jersey City by about 1,000, Katzenbach the Democrat was reelected by 475. Baltimore tally showed Democratic Governor nominee Fawin Warfley leading city by 7,000 to 8,000 as 83 of 308 precincts reported. A statewide result favored Republicans unless Baltimore shifts the balance. A Harlock incident in Dorchester County left twelve wounded in a whites-vs-blacks dispute.
The report shows John F. Bates, Republican, re-elected as Massachusetts governor by about 47 000 votes over Democrat Col. W. A. Gaston with several towns yet to report. Legislature remains largely unchanged. a Socialist from Brockton will gain one seat. Other races in Rhode Island and Providence indicate mixed outcomes with close totals.
Colorful reports from Colorado show scattered opinions across the state on John Campbell's candidacy for the supreme court seat. Critics debate Campbell's fitness while supporters cite experience and Republican backing.
Light statewide turnout yields a decisive Democratic victory in the Virginia assembly race with few contests. Most seats went to Democrats as incumbents retire and electoral activity appears subdued statewide.
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A Purdue special train carrying nearly 3,200 people including players, managers, and fans collided with a coal train at Riverside Park in Indianapolis. Fifteen students died and about fifty were injured as coaches toppled down a 15 foot embankment while rescuers and volunteers tended the wounded. The disaster struck during preparations for a state championship game between Purdue and Indiana.
Samuel J Parks walking delegate of Horsesmiths and Iridgewen's Union local No 2 in New York is convicted of extortion for taking 600 dollars from Tiffany Studios Co under threat to halt work. Trial lasted twelve minutes with a controversial initiation fee claim and subsequent disciplinary issues within the union. Park’s supporters caused a court-side scene as he was led away, while officials kept order at the General Reasions court.
Bake Shore officials announce Milhurt Indiana and Colliioweed Ohio freight yard openings. Inland rates rise next year by 10 percent for Atlantic port rail lines. California oranges season outlook 25 000 to 30 000 car loads, down from 29 000 last year. U S freight traffic climbs from 50 300 000 to 1 047 000 000 ton miles. West of Chicago railroads plan berth reservation reforms. Yorkstown and Southern with the Youngstown mail Salon consolidation filed with Ohio Secretary of State. Texas railroad commission weights on cotton take precedence over affidavits. A New York conference seeks stable import rates and a fixed Baltimore based tariff with gulf railroads at a 10 percent differential.
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