Hughes Wins New York Governor Race in 1906
New York returns show Charles Evans Hughes, Republican, elected governor by a statewide plurality with Hearst’s ticket underperforming. Hearst conceded defeat while remaining vocal about opposing trusts and corruption. Independence League claims part of the ticket carried a separate wave.
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Scrippa McRne
New York
Charles Levans Hughes
Empire State
William R. Heerast
Wr. Heerst
Greater New York
Atate
Wis Stuyvesant Chanter
Leutenant
Chanter
Greater
Icket
Ron
Cay
Henret
Hearst
Hughes
Mtr
Jaim
Nis
Independence League
Paneral
Jemonzatic
Leader Croker backs defeat in Tammany race
Richard Croker of Tammany Hall, prominent in politics, contributed to a faction opposing the defeat today, saying he believes a party change is possible. He hints McCarten as a fit leader and expresses cautious gratification with the election outcome.
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Richard Croker
Tammany
Mr. Hearst
McRae Press. Association
Tammany Hall
Inut
Croker
Democratic Party
Croker Says He Won’t Return to Tammany Leadership
The lettered transcript shows Mr Croker surprised by Hearst New York victory and denying any bid to resume Tammany leadership. He cites fear of accusations and appeals to stay private, while acknowledging no plan to reenter politics. He also endorses Wallace J Dry upon the next Democratic campaign.
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Croker
Hearst
New York
Keone
Tammany
Testimony in Dwyer death inquest at Decatur township
Jessy Jessup, living in Decatur township, testified before Coroner H D Talowder on Wednesday about how Thomas Dwyer received fatal injuries. He said he found the aged man near a spot, aided him, wrapped him in a blanket, and helped him to his feet before he could stand.
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L.M. Jessy
Decatur Township
H. D. Talowder
Thomas Dwyer
Jessup
Sman
Dwyer
Close Indiana election shapes up state legislature
Wayne County GOP and Gov Hanly watch returns from Tuesday's vote as Indiana narrows the House to a likely three or four seat Republican edge and the Senate to a tight majority. Kirkman carries Wayne by 67 amid fierce local opposition. Condo battles for speakership in Grant County with a narrow margin. Public standings show Democrats winning San Madison County seats and Republicans claiming several state posts in a mixed result along with statewide party gains.
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Indiana
General Assembly
Gav. Hanly
Senate
Condo
Guz Condo
Ship of the House
Grant County
Rovene E. Kirkmen
Wayne
Union
Hha
Richmond
Secretary of State as a Republican McFarland Arrested
Secretary of State as a Republican Harry McFarland, government employee, arrested Tuesday after a chat with Mesut Woling. He was discharged to police court Wednesday morning. The case questioned whether he voted the prior night, but it was claimed it made no difference to a government employee as long as he is in town. The defendants Whitney, Wellwater, James Brooker and David Cox were dismissed by police court with no witnesses and no affidavits filed.
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Harry” McFarland
Mesut Woling
McFarland
Sal
Coxes
Rlewat
Roso Whitney
Wellwater
James Brooker
David Cox
Lia Holmes
Labor Use of Scratching Vote Tops Local Campaign
Labor leaders held private meetings across unions for fabricating support against Benedict in a tight race. Eliott F. Hooton was to address the labor crowd as the party fought to swing votes. Hidden talks and bets swirled as 5,000 votes were said to be influenced by union pressure.
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P. Benes
Eliott F. Hooton
Benedict
Fcandidates
Jaber
Independent Republican League
Hooton
Benediet
Republican County
Mr. Benediet
Districts in Doubt Data from Unofficial Returns
The report shows Chaney with a 283 vote lead on unofficial returns, Holliday ahead of Bowers, and James E. Watson’s Sixth District plurality viewed as not an endorsement of Republicans. The text lists candidates Finst John H. Fostmh and John C. Chaney, with unclear figures for the third race.
Robbed by highwaymen near Ashland Ave home
L W Hubbard was knocked unconscious and robbed in front of his house at 12610 Ashland Avenue Tuesday night. Attackers took a pearl pin, two gold watches, and a purse with $3 after following him from downtown. he was struck in the eye and left on the sidewalk for about 13 minutes before seeking help.
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L. W. Hubbard
Ashland-ave
Glack
Down Town
Atr. Hubbard
Twenty-sixth-st
Collewenve
Strick Tim
State Republicans lead after returns in southern vote
The Republican plurality in the state rose to about 20,409 with an 80 percent Tuesday vote estimate, while Democrats claim a 20,000 edge. Officials cite homebound and scratch voters as factors, noting gains in country districts and hints of independent sentiment against the party rings. Chairman James P. Goodrich awaits fuller returns as results come in from remaining counties.
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Republican Committee
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Republican
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State Republica Committee
Halliday Defeated in Indiana Fifth District Race
In Indiana Nov 7 Democrats in Vigo county elect both regislate members. Returns show Congressman El Halliday defeated by Claude Kewers Democrat in the Fifth congressional district race.
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Holliday
Erre Haute
Ind
Viga County
Lule
el Halliday
Claude Kewers
Thirteenth in doubt election result in Indiana district
Booth Bend Indiana reports a tight race in the Thirteenth district with Democrat B J Shively declared winner over Republican Brick by the Democrats, while Republicans claim Brick will win by at least seven hundred votes. entire Democratic ticket appears elected.
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Sun Booth Bend
Ind
B. J. Shively
Brick
Joreph Sunehee
Ee Ts
Bryan Sees NY Result as Hearst Triumph
Lincoln Nev Nov W R Bryan discussed New York returns calling the Republican margin reduction to 40 000 a Hearst triumph. He judged the state result a marker of Hearst influence and cited the morning election indications.
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Scripes-McRae Prees
Lincoln
Nev
W. J. Bryan
Mead
New York
Hearst
Protest over pavement work at Pleasant street
William M Fogarty a former city clerk led Pleasant street property owners to the Board of Public Works to oppose wooden block pavement from Shelby street The board rescinded the request for the Stone Block and invited petition for an alternative pavement The group will attend a labor convention in Minneapolis W D Huber and Frank Duffy will depart Indianapolis Friday for the American Federation of Labor gathering Fire drill at Shotridge high school completed in two minutes with no injuries
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M. Fogarty
Pleasant+st
Board of Public Works Office
Wedneday
Shelby-st
State-uve
Wogden Block
W. D. Huber
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
Frank Duffy
Iindian Spols
American Generation of Labor
Nald
Minneapolis
Bhottridge High School
Setuaet Won By 75000 In Statewide Race
Philadelphia November 7 The latest figures show the Fanion party opposed to the regular Republicans was detested city and state. Stuart the Republican candidate for governor ran strong in all areas and achieved a large plurality up to about 75000 over Fusion nominee Lewin Emery Jr.
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Setuaet
Seriype McRaerens
Philadelphia
Fanion
Dwin
Stuart
Lewin Emery, Jr
Ohio Women Celebrate Longworth Victory in Cincinnati
Newspaper reports Alice Longworth's happiness as her husband Nicholas Longworth is re-elected to the First District seat. President Roosevelt sends telegrams of congratulations while society hosts celebrate at the Queen's Estey. Regional returns detail party leads and doubts across districts, with several races still undecided and majorities fluctuating in key counties.
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Scrippa-McRae Press
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Longworth
Cincinmati
Congress
Washington
Alice
Pe Lhambton
Burkner Wal- Ungford
rejJorce
Weather forecast hints warmer midweek across regions
A brief U S weather forecast indicates slightly warmer conditions for Wednesday and Thursday. Expect gradual temperature rises with light winds and clear to partly cloudy skies in most areas.
Republicans win all five Virginia congressional districts
In Wheeling Virginia voters report Republican victories across all five congressional districts. The trend suggests a Republican legislature will elect Senator Elkina, as the party confidently gains control of the state government.
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Menac
Cesar Amor
Wheeling
W. Va
Virginia
Elk- Ina
Police arrest suspect in Indianapolis patrolman murder case
Pittsburg Pa November report says a man believed to be Jessa Coe, sought on the murder of Patrolman Russell of Indianapolis, was arrested here today. A separate item notes Peter Acker, 40, was struck by a freight train near the Big Four canal Wednesday afternoon, knocked from the track and severely burned. He hopes to recover and return home.
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Zanemo
Jessa Coe
Russell
Indianapole
Peter Acker
Big Four
Adams County
Adair
Wary Smbutanes
Ae Hoaires
Decatur
Ind
Ueieil
NOZZLE A SUCCESS Test of automatic cellar nozzle on McCreast place
Capt Herman Newman conducted a successful test of a new automatic cellar nozzle on the former Mule Milinery site. A temporary frame structure housed inlamable material filled with barrels ignited, releasing a heavy spray but extinguished before walls scorched. Business and insurance men and Chief Coots witnessed the test.
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Herman Newman
Mule Milinery Company
McCreast
Jackson-place
Toxethe Ve O
C. E. Coots
Wilson Elected to Congress in Fifteenth District
Reports from the Fifteenth district indicate W. M. Wilson, Democrat and national secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, was elected. The miners’ leader John Mitchel spoke during the campaign for Wilson in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.
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W.b. Wilson
Pittsburg
Fifteenth Congressional District
W. M. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchel
Speer Non i
Afr. Wilson
Guy White 18 Detained After Juvenile Court
Guy White aged 18 and his sister Zelma 16 faced juvenile court on charges of assault and battery linked to a death case. Judge George W. Stubbs ordered Guy sent to a training school after recovery, while Zelma was detained pending further orders. Both children cried during testimony.
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Zelma
George W. Stubix
Culley
Iseawe
Herpital
Julia E. Werk
Zelma White
Fudge
Byald Guy White
Millers
Fred Millar
Cummins elected forippa-2icKine Press
Des Moines and Evansville reports show Cummins, Republican, leading in the state with about 2400 votes. Des Moines Capital notes Cummins’ election, while Evansville dispatches indicate narrow leads for local Republican figures. Two African American candidates won in Chicago. F. L. Barnett elected judge and Oscar De Priest victorious for county board.
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Cummins
Repub
Linan
anti-Cumeuine
Cetetion
Scrippe-McRaee Freen Association
Chicago
F. L. Barnett
Oscar de Priest
Hooton Wins Plurality In Marion County Election
Large vote totals show Ellott R. Hooton, Democrat, defeated Charles P. Benedict, Republican, for prosecutor by a margin around 200. Albert Sahm won county auditor for the Democrats by 298 over Robert Bryson. Edward J. Robison, Republican, took treasurer by 34 over Frank Fishback. Other Republican wins include judge and sheriff related offices amid local county races and a notable Democrat gain for a justice of the peace in several districts.
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Elleott R. Hooton
The
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Robert Bryson
Edward J. Robison
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Bryson
Benedict
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Bir
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Tra Holmes
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Taylor Gronminger
Vinson Carter
Republicsm
James F. Billingsley
Marion County
A. A. Womack
W. W. Robbins
Robert E. Moore
Cownell
Irvington
Moore
Tame
Unknown man shoots conductor then wounds self in Lincoln train incident
An unknown man on a Burlington eastbound train in Lincoln Nebraska fired two bullets at conductor B Walters after an interference attempt. The attacker then shot himself in the arm and shoulder. Walters was not fatally harmed and the wounded conductor was taken to a city hospital. The assailant was taken to Omaha and remained alive per early reports.
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Scripps-McRae Prene Association
Lincoln
Neb
Jeraay
Burlington
B. Walters
Pamengera
T! City
Omaha
Inet
J E Watson Re elected To Congress In Indiana
Special to The Sum Richmond Indiana reports James E Watson Republican re elected to congress by 1366 votes. Also notes Kirkman joint senator for Wayne and Union counties and Rati Republican elected representative. An ad line mentions Oriental red domestic rugs and carpet services.
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Richmond
Ind
James E. Watson
Kirkman
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