08 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1905
Page
1
In a turbulent local contest Democratic and Republican factions clash as results trickle in. George B. Pattison is reported to have won by decisive margins, while Sheriff and mayoral races stir debate over policy and leadership. Eugene Walthen, a noted resident and editor, dies suddenly while socializing.
An advertisement claims dandruff and baldness are caused by the same germ. It asserts baldness results from germ destruction in 100 percent of cases using Newbro's Herpicide. The text urges samples by mail to The Ferpicide Co. Detroit, Mich, via J A Williamson as special agent.
Philadelphia City Party and reform Democrats win large plurality across Philadelphia and state offices. William H. Berry elected treasurer. J. Lee Plummer loses in decisive GOP defeats. President Roosevelt and Root receive telegrams praising reform victory. National implication suggests broad Democratic gains and Republican decline.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Canada’s premier will host a forestry convention at Ottawa with cooperation from the United States Bureau of Forestry and other groups. He has also enlisted Earl Grey governor general in the effort to preserve forests and promote new timber production.
The report traces election outcomes with Democratic gains in multiple counties and key judges, noting Berry's plurality in several districts and widespread Democratic ballots. It highlights results in Allegheny Philadelphia Jefferson Dauphin Schuylkill and others, with party leaders and nominees named.
The report outlines county by county vote tallies with party shifts. It notes Democrat gains and Republican plurality figures across multiple districts, including Berry and Mathues leading in several counties with varying margins.
Police doubled the force under Mayor Weaver to control polling area riots and election disruptions. Officers used lists of alleged illegal voters, opened every ballot, and conducted swift hearings leading to about 344 arrests for election fraud.
A Maryland and Pennsylvania election summary notes defeat of a disfranchise amendment by 26 000 plus margin and highlights James M L Gate’s Democrat leadership praise while urging end of corruption, ballot box stuffing, and venal legislation as Pennsylvanias honor is restored with a major victory.
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