Voting Turmoil and Presidential Balloting Across States
Voters in New York and across the nation cast ballots amid steady turnout and calm. President Roosevelt voted at Oyster Bay while government offices in Washington faced a near standstill as employees returned home to vote. Idaho reports clear conditions with heavy statewide filings and polls opening at 6 o'clock.
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Altea
Tim
J. M. West Roosevelt
Washington
Hitchcock
Quimper
New York State
Gillett and Bell Trade Leads In California Governor race
Reports from San Francisco and twenty seven counties show Bell gaining ground in northern districts while Gillett leads in southern counties and Oakland. Statewide, voters head to polls with light morning turnout and Democrats wary of socialist influence. In Ohio liquor interests back Republicans as temperance sentiment wavers, signaling likely GOP win.
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Gillette
Bell
Sail
Jone
Gillett
Los Angeles
San Diego
Oakland
Alamada
Ruef
Columbus
Ohio
Memphis political crisis disrupts city police command
In Memphis Mayor Malone clashes with Vice Mayor Walsh over police control. Chief Chavez refuses to obey, is suspended, and Captain Perry briefly takes over before resigning. Malone installs Sergeant Hays as chief as officers face dismissal for noncompliance amid ward inspections.
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Malone
Walsh
Cox
Chavez
Perry
Hays
Hearst Campaign Gains in New York and Across States
New York reports Indpendence League claims fraud in Herkimer County as Hearst leads in upstate area and forecasts carry in the city by 200,000. Hughes counters with expected landslide. arrests in Manhattan and Brooklyn cited as technialities. Silent notes on Rockefeller and other elites voting early amid heavy turnout.
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Independence League
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Gray
Hearst
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Brooklyn
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Rev
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Haarer
New York State
Murphey
Washington
Gr Ges and
Sherman
Democratic Congressional Committee
Chas. Murphy
J Tammany
Johnson
Pope Cuts Vatican Expenses Amid Financial Pressures
The pope plans reductions in Papal expenditures after declining revenues from Peters Pence. He dismisses several palace officials and seeks liberal donations from Germany as the French crisis reduces church income. A million dollar legacy from Count Bertona supports Peters Pence. Halifax reports coal output lag due to labor shortages and Cardiff miners are expected soon to help meet demand.
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Count Bertona
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Peters Pence
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Cardiff
Wales
Arizona City Discusses State Union With New Mexico
In Arizona City on November 6 the proposal to unite Arizona and New Mexico into one state is set for a popular vote. Voters are expected to oppose the plan, with both parties against it. Critics say New Mexico’s population and influence are Mexican, while Arizona remains strongly American and growth continues.
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Scripps News Association
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O Brien sails for Australia to fight Squires for 10000
Jack O'Brien fresh from pugilistic honors in England has sent out a challenge to all heavyweights for a 20 round bout with Squires in Australia for a purse of 10000. He will return ready to meet Jeffries, Corbett, Kaufmann or any man in the states.
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San Francisco
Jack O'Brien
England
Australia
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States
District Attorney Ivanhoe Praised for Courthouse Costless Success
The Wallowa Chieftain lauds District Attorney F. S. Ivanhoe for efficient circuit court terms that cost little to the county. He praises liquor law enforcement, promising to curb bootlegging as Wallacea county votes dry and officers must keep it so.
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Ciruit Court
Wallowa County
Wallowa
Groesback Will Case Transferred to Salem for Hearing
Attorneys J. W. Knowles and T. H. Crawford reported returning from Pendleton where they argued the Groesback will case. The appeal from the county court to the supreme court was transferred to Salem for a future hearing.
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T. H. Crawford
Pendleton
Groesback Will
Supreme Court
Salem
Wasco Pioneer Peter Ruffner Dies at 65
WASCO PIONEER Peter Ruffner a 1852 pioneer and longtime The Dalles resident died Saturday in his chair at his daughter Ellen Koontz home aged 65 Ruffner had lived in The Dalles for forty six years and was remembered for his early settlement work in the region.
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Peter Ruffner
Dalles
Ellen Koontz
International Flower Show dazzles Chicago visitors
Flower growers from New York to San Francisco compete at the Coliseum show under the Horticulural Society of Chicago and the National Chrysanthemum Society. The event features model gardens, lectures on gardening, and four carloads of chrysanthemum from Madison New Jersey. Local exhibitor EB G Uhisin displays an orchid collection after abroad travel.
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Scripps News Association
Chicago
New York
San Francisco
Coliseum
Horticulural Society of
National Chrysanthemum Society
Madison
N.J
EB. G. Uhisin
SCHOOL TEACHERS SCARCE IN WEST VIRGINIA
West Virginia faces a shortage of female teachers despite 600 more certificates issued this year. Superintendent T C G Miller of the Educational Department says further exams will be held November 16 and 17. Low pay and short service terms are blamed for vacancies.
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Seriy Ps News Association
Charleston
West Virginia
T. C G. Miller
Educational Department
Detective Arrested in St. Louis Voting Fraud Case
Joseph R. Hatton, a former detective in St. Louis, was arrested on election day for casting votes under two names from the same residence. He resisted a police officer and was subdued after a brief struggle.
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Scripps News Association
St. Louis
Joseph R. Hatton
Judge Eakin hears Bartlett Gardinier demur arguments
As we go to press, Judge Eakin is hearing the demurrer arguments in the Bartlett Gardinier case. This brief update notes a legal proceeding with the judge examining the sufficiency of the pleadings and the parties presenting their positions.
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