08 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
1
A city council approved Ordinance WW during a recent meeting, outlining changes to zoning and enforcement procedures. The measure defines new rules for street occupancy, permits, and penalties for noncompliance, with immediate effect pending further documentation.
Reports from Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania and Nebraska reflect Democratic wins and shifts in governorships and legislatures. Campbell elected Ohio governor and Democrats gain in Iowa New York New Jersey Maryland Virginia and Mississippi. Republicans hold Pennsylvania Massachusetts and Nebraska at reduced margins. continuous statewide tallies across cities note Prohibition vote declines and celebratory scenes in several locales.
A telegram exchange shows Governor For cher offering congratulations and courtesy in support of Campbell and Campbell replying with thanks and acceptance of cordialities in relation to the commencement of Campbell's administration.
New Jersey returns show Abbott carrying the state with strong leads in Hudson and Essex counties. Democratic gains include governors’ race support and assembly majorities. Grubb leads in several counties but Democrats forecast victory as complete results trickle in from towns like Camden, Mercer, Burlington, and Ocean.
TE: Baltimore voters backed Democrats for mayor and city offices while state tickets favored Democratic contenders. Baughman led for state comptroller by about 11,000, and Davidson won the mayoral race in Baltimore with a substantial plurality. Fusionists and Republicans trailed, with broader Democratic control anticipated in the legislature. In Baltimore, one fatality marked the election’s local tensions amid a quiet citywide vote.
First Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson cites election fraud in Virginia as the decisive factor in Democrats winning there, with suppression and false counting. He notes Ohio and Iowa shifts driven by temperance and Sunday laws, plus prohibition in Iowa eroding Republican support. broader statewide trends reflect anti prohibition sentiment and political realignments. Evansville strike disrupts rail freight as conductors seek wage increases matching adjacent lines. A robbery in Marion targets a jewelry store with watches seized. State fair closing night features a large turnout and minor accidents amid festivities.
New York on November 7 Simon a chemist aged 45 died in the Ward's Island lunatic asylum last night. Friends allege his death resulted from brutal treatment and neglect by asylum employees.
In Virginia politics, demagogue leader Mahone confronts crushing electoral hurdles as ballots multiply in a decisive struggle. Support grows for opponents amid mounting tensions, shaping a pivotal contest.
Petersburg Virginia November 6 Captain McKinney elected governor by a margin between twenty thousand and thirty thousand. Democratic gains sweep legislature toward two thirds, with large majorities in Alexandria Richmond Staunton and Fauquier. Mahone arrests and fireworks incident noted as turnout signals. statewide Democratic gains estimated around fifteen thousand to thirty thousand with McKinney carrying major cities and counties.
Walker Blaine to join delegates in Pittsburg Wednesday. Warren G. Sarre named commissioner of the Cherokee commission after Gober Hartrani's death. University of Pennsylvania adopts co-education. Professor Cupe elected geology chair. Robert Wilson injured in Bergettstown accident, wife and three children survive. Africa trip plans up in air. New President and Mrs. have announced Europe June visit. Deputy Stith captured. remains laid to rest. State political returns show Republicans ahead in joint ballot, Democrats less than three gains. Dated election results across New Jersey and surrounding states.
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