Roosevelt Wins New York Gubernatorial Race
The dispatch reports Col. Roosevelt elected governor of New York with a 29 000 plurality. Greater New York helped, rural districts carried the state, and Van Wyck conceded defeat. North Dakota Wyoming and Delaware results favor Republicans. the soldier vote and silver issue noted.
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Stone Wins Pennsylvania Governorship by 150000
The Philadelphia election returns show William A. Stone, Republican, elected governor by about 150000 over Democrat George A. Jenks. Democrats gain five House seats Barber in the Eighth Ryan in the Thirteenth Polk in the Seventeenth and Sibley in the Twenty-seventh with possible additions Gaston in the Twenty-sixth and Viall in the Twenty-eighth. The legislature likely shifts anti Quay as Democrats make gains and anti Quay candidates perform well.
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NC Democrats Claim Large Victory In Early Returns
Raleigh reports state party leaders optimistic about a large majority in Tuesday's election. Indications favor three fourths of the azure and two thirds of the senate, with expected wins for rin or eight of the nine congressmen. In Maryland, early returns show Republicans losing two districts while Democrats and Republicans win several seats.
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Return of Senatorial Nomination Stirs Utah City Entry
In Lake City Utah on November 9 a brief report notes a return of a political matter to the United States Senate. The fragment suggests ongoing formal proceedings or a ceremonial gesture affecting a Utah locale. Entities include Lake City and the United States Senate.
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Connecticut Republicans Sweep State Offices and Legislature
New Haven reports a nationwide Republican sweep in Connecticut with the party leading the state ticket by about 16 000 votes. Governor race totals show Lounsbery 80782 Morgan 61293 against 108807 in 1896. Congressmen re-elected with clear majorities and the Senate 20 Republicans 4 Democrats while the House lists 193 Republicans and 75 Democrats with no Democrats in the previous Senate and only 29 in the prior House.
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Missouri by 30 000 and Democrats Get a Little Satisfaction
In Missouri on November 9 the Republican city ticket won by about 7,000 with two Republican senators and one Democrat elected to the state executive offices. Republicans carry nine of eleven House seats to the Democrats five. Barthold won the Tenth district by about 3,800, Joy in the Eleventh by about 3,000, and Pearce in the Twelfth by about 3,000, reflecting Democrat gains statewide near 50,000 despite the Republican wins.
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Massachusetts Returns Give Wolcott Comforting Lead in Race
Massachusetts returns from 850 towns show Gov. Wolcott leading by 83 142 with 10 Republicans and 3 Democrats to Congress. Democrats pick Thayer in the third, Pitzgerald in the ninth, Naphen in the tenth. Walker defeated in the third district. recount likely. Democrats expected to hold 7 state senate seats and gain about 38 in the house.
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Tennessee Governor Race Sees McMillan Victory by 10 000 to 20 000
Partial returns from 2 of 96 counties show Benton McMillin, Democrat, elected governor over J A Fowler. Conservative estimates place his majority between 10 000 and 20 000 with Democrats strong in congressional races except in the First and Second districts. Legislature appears Democratic. large Republican losses reported. In Oklahoma Territory Guthrie returns indicate Wilynn, Republican, wins by about 2 000 with anti Republican legislature.
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Ohio Republican Plurality Likely At Least Fifty Thousand
Columbus Ohio Nov 9 The latest reliable estimates place the Republican plurality in Ohio at not less than 50 000 with probability it may reach higher amounts in the afternoon and evening results.
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Republicans Face Tight Control Of Next Congress
Washington November 9 reports that early indicators show a very close House of Representatives in the fifty sixth Congress with Democrats Populists Fusionists and Silver Republicans possibly holding a majority. Conservative estimates assign 177 Republicans 164 Democrats 10 Populists 3 Silver Republicans and 3 Doubtful for a total of 357 and a 179 majority.
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Republican Sweep Dominates Governor Battles Across States
Early returns indicate Republicans win major offices in New York Pennsylvania Connecticut Massachusetts Ohio and several western states. Delaware and North Dakota also tilt Republican while Utah and Wyoming show mixed results with Democrats strong in some races. Missouri and Kansas remain unsettled amid contested congressional outcomes.
Election returns show GOP leads in western states
Returns from November 9 indicate Cushman and Jones Republicans win Washington congress seats by 8000 to 4500, Wisconsin Gov Schofield reelected by 35000 to 40000, Republicans gain two in state senate and sweep most districts. New Hampshire Democrats gain in Concord while Rollins holds governor seat. Wyoming Mondell and Richards poised for offices. Colorado Walcott defeated. Ferguson New Mexico delegate Ferguson wins by about 500.
Pingree leads with fifty thousand in Detroit returns
Practically complete returns from Detroit on Wednesday show Pingree ahead by about 50 000 votes over his opponent. A solid Republican delegation of 12 gains Congress while the state legislature stands at 120 Republicans to 12 Democrats. The Republican party is split between Pingree and Burrows, with Burrows unlikely to win the U S Senate seat though his successor will be a Republican.
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Illinois Returns Split as Republicans Gain County Wide Edge
Illinois and Cook County tilt Republican with Cook County at least 3000 ahead, Democratic county ticket defeated, while Republicans win statewide by about 40000. McKinley leads the state by 141000 and Tanner by 113000. legislature shows losses for Republicans in eight senators and six representatives, with possible more, and Chicago districts shift including Fifteenth and Seventeenth.
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Kansan Election Still In Doubt As Returns Trickle In
Topeka Nov 9 Early returns Tuesday night favored Leedy while rural precincts arriving later showed gains for Stanley creating uncertainty. By 8 o clock Wednesday morning only a small portion of rural districts had reported.
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Strange Case of Mattie Kenton at City Hospital
Mattie Kenton died after two days of continuous vomiting at City Hospital on Tuesday. Autopsy found normal conditions. cause of death remains undetermined. Kenton, 29, unmarried and admitted October 24 for rectal ulcers, lived at 49 North Senate Avenue. mother Angeline Carson resided at 936 East Washington Street. Coroner Brayton and Dr. Dodds were present. Body under Reni han Long and Blackwell.
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Was It Murder In Cincinnati Over A Love Promise
Charles Fiv erly, brother of the woman found dead in the Alta flats bath tub, requests reopening of the case. He found letters signed by banker Boyd Wessel containing professed love and threats of breach of promise if he failed to marry her.
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Lottie Collins Tries Suicide After Fame Ta-ra-ra Boom
Lottie Collins the music hall singer attempted to cut her throat on Wednesday in London. She was taken to hospital where the injury proved not serious. Collins rose to fame with the Ta-ra-ra-boom-de-ay dance and later toured America before returning to London where she has appeared in variety shows.
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Quiet Wilmington Election Erupts in Newspaper Drive
White citizens convene to expel Alexander Manley editor of a negro paper after an article deemed slanderous. They order his departure within 24 hours with all equipment. Resolutions condemn the Republican Populist city administration and demand the mayor and police chief resign amid rising tensions.
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One-Legged convict Wade Hampton hanged in Atlanta
Wade Hampton, a one legged Black convict who killed another amputee, was hanged in Atlanta at 9 p.m. on Wednesday. He had shown defiance earlier and begged to be hanged for dinner, then broke down, professed religion, and attended services in his cell before the execution.
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Black and White Mix on Front of Empire Theater
A Tuesday night scene outside the Empire theater shows a large revolver with a small darkey performing a wild west style act in front of an appreciative but unruly crowd. The impressionistic skit features a black and white mix with tensions rising as onlookers and a chaperoned chase end in the dusk.
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Saloonists' Troubles In Police Court
William A. Erberle a barrel house bartender was fined $10 and costs for selling or giving liquor on election day. J F McCarty a saloon keeper faced charges for allowing non family members in his establishment and will be tried next Wednesday.
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Diphtheria Relief Claim Sparks Miracle Spark
An old newspaper note touts rapid relief from diphtheria using Dr Thomas Electic Oil, claiming symptoms ease within twenty minutes and urging readers to obtain it at any drug store.
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For a Good 10c Smoke Try a Pro Bono Clear
A brief item notes a pro bono effort labeled For a Good 10c Smoke Try a Pro Bono Clear in British Columbia. The text outlines a community service angle without further details. No names or dates are provided.
Marion County Republicans Sweep to Victory in Indiana Returns
Early Tuesday night shows shifted from Republican losses to a decisive win as Smith and McGregor secure about 1500 votes in Marion County. Overstreet projects a large majority while Democrat Ball concedes defeat, with optimism for Dove Johnson amid torn results.
Hovers Between Life and Death in Police Court
The case of Florida Phillips and Benjamin Thompson charged with assault with intent to kill was continued as Morris Stroder, the alleged victim, lies critically wounded in City hospital. Stroder says he shot himself by accident, while Phillips identifies a bullet aimed at Thompson. The Phillips woman nears nervous collapse in jail as Stroder’s condition worsens.
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Weather forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 6 p m November 10 calls for colder and occasional rains with possible snow showers or flurries Thursday night and Thursday. Temperature at 7 2 p m Wednesday was 52 with noon reading 46 and 6 p m reading 46.
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Five-Pound Salmon Pike Haul From Kankakee Trip
John Gasper, Sam Pray and J M Rose report a successful fishing trip on the Kankakee River. Salmon pike were the main catch, with several fish weighing five and six pounds. Fishing will continue for weeks as the tail end of the season approaches and trips to the boat house resume.
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Man Arrests After Knife Wound During Political Argument
Alten Ross, a colored man, was in police custody Wednesday after a political argument ended with a knife attack. The victim sustained a non serious wound near the city hospital where treatment was given. Ross fled the scene but was later arrested.
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