Ohio Republicans set record off year victory in elections
Ohio voters backed a Republican plurality not seen in off year contests. Nash led by a wide margin for governor as Kilbourne and other Republicans carried statewide offices. Affected counties showed strong GOP gains with Democrats claiming limited legislative seats. Local results in Columbus and Cleveland reflected tax and local issue impacts.
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Columbus
Ohio
Columba
Cleveland
Jehosens
Marc King
Carrhai Om Nationad
Beosesela
Frenker
Guy Nash
Col Kilbourne
Whalt
Bn Dougherty
Gilham
Idind
Chis
Kilbourne
Urket
Nash
Uecker Freativ
McKinley
Hoosevelt
Cuyahoga County
Fepp
George
Priliipe
Sammen Pleas Judee
Wak
Dom
Hile
Owahoga County
Birtles
Maryland Returns Point to Democratic Senate Edge
Early returns across Maryland show Democrats with about 66 seats on joint ballot to 58 for Republicans, amid tight race in Baltimore Second District. Contested precincts delay clear results as election officials resolve ballot issues and await full tallies from Alleghany and other counties.
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Batimore
Maryland
Senate
House of Delegates
Baltimore City
Jacks
Onother
Wis
Alleghany
Tles
Repubte
Sars
Republic‘areaque Srures
Senaters
Pri
Greater New York to Rehabilitate Democratic Party
The Times says the anti Tammany effort will move to revive the party in Greater New York led by Seth Low as mayor elect. Cantor favors revoking the Tammany charter if needed while reorganization aims to exclude Tammany from state and national conventions. Election returns show Low fusionist, Shepard, and others leading in key races.
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New York
Seth Low
Greater New York
Times
Jacob A. Cantor
Manhattan
The
Tammany Society
Greater
Bet
Low
Wee
Feigvard Mo Shepard
Powe
Ellyvard Mo Trrenut
Fer Econtroller
Wilton Tasty
Uaa- Tt
New York County
Wie
Fran Travers Drepume
Tosn Gover
Henry W. Unger
Return of County Election Votes Shows Republican Gains
Tallying from county auditors reveals a conservative edge for Republicans as most counties report return percentages. In Dubuque County, only two Democratic candidates survive the statewide rout, with Froesen winning the state legislature seat and the coroner race affirming Republican gains.
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Moines
Tal
County Auditors of
Laws
Cummins
Republicas Hove
Republ
Sioux Falls
S&s. D
Bennett
McGee
Pennsylvania vote tally shows statewide constitutional changes
Partial returns from several counties indicate a broad majority for the proposed constitutional amendments on ballot reform. Statewide totals were not yet ready as counties continue to certify results, with supporters hopeful while overall turnout lags behind past elections.
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Barrix
Kentucky and other states vote yield mixed results in 1918 style note
Partial returns show Democrats winning Kentucky races including Colson and others, with Republicans gaining in several counties and states. Colorado counts favor Republicans in many counties while Democrats gain in Teller and Arapahoe. New Jersey sees Franklin Murdy win as a Republican. Virginia Connecticut South Dakota also report shifts toward Democrats overall.
Veterans vote in Leavenworth under new franchise law
The National Military Home veterans in Leavenworth Kansas cast ballots for the first time under a new federal and state law. They reported 410 votes for the Republican candidate and 35 for the Democratic candidate in Tuesday’s election.
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Leavenworth, Ken
Veterans of the National Military Home
Aet
Congress
Republicnn
Dramatic Close to Schley Court of Inquiry Proceedings
Washington reports the Schley court of inquiry ending its public sessions after intense arguments. Mr Rayner delivered a three hour peroration praising Schley, drawing listeners into the Brooklyns battle and perseverance amid hostile gossip. Audience and court officials showed emotion as the session adjourned.
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Adm. Schley
Mr. Rayner
Washington
Nav
Schley
Adm
Hanna
James Parker
Colon
Parker
Brookliyn
Oregon
Brooklyn
Adin. Schler
Adar Schley
Dewey
Juage
Schley Invited to Indianapolis and Vicksburg Visit
Governors of the board of trade plan to invite Adm. Schley to Indianapolis as guest of honor at a public reception after a court of inquiry. He may also visit Chicago and Memphis in January to receive a silver service, with railroads urged to provide reduced fares. A telegram from Vicksburg officials extended a welcome for his Memphis trip.
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Washington
Sehley
Indianapolis
Adm
Sehier
Board of Trade
Chicago
Court of Inquiry
Tes
Stat House
Memphis
Enn
Vicksburg
Miss
New
Lyceum Theater Fire Destroys Atlanta Vaudeville House
The Lyceum theater in Atlanta was ruined by fire on Wednesday afternoon. An electric sign toppled onto Edgewood avenue at 2 40 p m causing a street fire as wires sparked in the building. Firemen arrived after the audience was dismissed to prevent panic. About ten actors lost wardrobes and several crew members were injured including two firemen and an electrician.
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Atlanta
Lyceum Theater
Edgewood Avenue
Playhouse
Darrell Johnston
Fred Jones
Kiev Denner
Japanese Steamship Adelaide Arrives After 20 Day Passage
The Adelaide reached Victoria IB on November 9 after a stormy 20 day voyage from Nobé Japan. It reports the loss of the 20,000 ton steamer Tsuruhiko Maru off Giotto island on October 11 with 50 crew lost while carrying coal from Robe to Hong Kong.
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Victoria
IB. C
Adelaide
Nobe
Japan
Engineer transfers announce reshuffle at Pittsburg and Louisville
Washington reports on Gen Gillespie recommendation Maj Charles F Powell of Pittsboro moves to New London with Capt Wan T Sibert from Louisville replacing him at Pittsburg. Maj H Bainner of Cincinnati takes over Louisville duties in addition to existing responsibilities.
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Washington
Gillespie
Charles F. Powell
Pittsboro
New London
Pittsburg
Wan T. Sibert
Louisville
H. Bainner
Cincinnati
Army Order Changes Sailings for 28th Infantry Battalion
War department directs a battalion of the 28th infantry to sail on the Rosecrans instead of the Warren after the latter ship’s accident in the Japan inland sea. The Rosecrans will depart to Portland, Oregon to pick up the battalion and recruits from Vancouver barracks.
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Washington
War Department
28Th Infantry
Rosecrans
Warren
Japan
Portland
Ore
Vancouver Barracks
Murder Victim Found Near Highta Alabama
A young white man Jules Enfinger was assassinated about two miles from Highta Alabama while walking. Jesse Davis a Negro is suspected. A posse searches for the suspect and lynching is feared if the crime is proven.
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Aliahassee
Ala
Jules Enfinger
Jesse Davis
Miss Stone in Bulgarian brigand siege delays ransom talks
Sofia report says brigands guarding American missionary Miss Elen M. Stone have fled toward the frontier after moving from Smetzvo to the Rito monastery. Consul General Dickinson demands surrender of Stone before or with ransom payment and warns Bulgaria could be held responsible for her death if actions worsen negotiations.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Doubnitza
Miss Elen M. Stone
Smetzvo
Rito
Miss Stone
Dickinson
Tle
Yanne Sandansky
Li Hung Chang Estate in Peking Remains for Eldest Son
In Peking the United States legation flag stands out as the only half masted sign as Li Hung Chang's family offers paper offerings for the spirit. The mourning street, garb and musicians reflect the traditional rites while the estate stays intact for the eldest son to provide for other family members.
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Peking
United States
Legation
Ti Hang
Li Hung
Cole Younger Returns to Civil Life in Minneapolis
Minnesota mayor A. A. Mines offered Cole Younger, a life sentence parolee and former bandit, a position on the Minneapolis police force. Younger declined the offer after discussions in St. Paul and now works as a grocery store clerk to avoid notoriety.
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Minneapolis
Minn
A. A. Mines
Cole Younger
Minnesota State Prison
Cole
St. Paul
Hay Pauncefote Treaty Talks Advance In Washington
Secretary Hay discusses the Hay Pauncefote treaty with British ambassador Lord Pauncefote. A new accord is ahead with progress made and the convention expected to be closed for the executive branch by the end of next week.
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Washington
Navy
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
Monument unveiled in Minnesota for William McKinley
Yowrr Minn Nov 11 thousands from across the state and northwest attended the unveiling of the first monument honoring William McKinley. Bands from Tower and neighboring areas joined in Nearer My God to Thee as Gor. Van Sant delivered the chief address.
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Yowrr
Minn
William McKinley
Gor. van Sant
Mine shaft 10 No escape shaft mine burns at Spring Valley
The escape shaft 10 No. mine at Spring Valley burned Saturday night causing a $10,000 loss to Spring Valley Coal Co. Thirty six miners were at work below but all escaped. Seven hundred miners are left unemployed by the fire.
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Spring Valley
Spring Valley Coal Co
Iron Co Reinstates Blacklisted Men Averting Mine Strike
Scranton reports Temple Iron Co. restored the workers incorrectly Blacklisted, averting a strike by about 5,000 miners. The action is seen as easing tensions in the local coal industry and allowing resumed production.
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Scranton
Temple Iron Co
Two Dunning Attendants Charged With Neglect
Evidence shows Mrs Kate Green and Miss May Shay neglected seven insane women under their care at Dun ning over the past decade. The hearing examined the charges against the two attendants regarding underfeeding and mistreatment.
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Chicago
Kate Green
May Shay
Dunning
Growth of Rural Free Delivery Sets 6009 Carriers Next Dec
Washington announces a census of rural free delivery progress. By December 3 next, about 6,009 carriers will operate nationwide, expanding service and reach across rural areas.
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Washington, Nay
Prison association sermon delivered by Rev S M Neel in Kansas City
Kansas City on November 11 saw the annual sermon to the congress of the National Prison association. Rev S M Neel of Kansas City preached at Central Presbyterian Church to about 200 visitors attending the services.
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Kansas City
Congress of the
National Prison Association
S. M. Neel
Central Presbyterian Church
Turkes and Austro-Hungary News From Constantinople
Constantinople reports Baron de Calice, Austro-Hungarian ambassador, has secured from the Boden country an agreement or message related to Turkes and Austro-Hungary tensions. Details are limited and unclear in the fragmentary text.
Franco Turkish Dispute Ended as Sultan Signs Trade
Paris November 11 The French foreign office announces the sultan has signed a trade ending the Franco Turkish dispute. Yevfik Pasha informs the French embassy that France has secured full satisfaction while accepting new demands on education and religious establishments. Diplomatic relations are resumed and Adm Caillard is ordered to re embark the marine near Greek waters.
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Yevfik Pasha
M. Napsi
Constantinople
France
Porte
M. Delcasse
M. Dapst
Tewak Pasha
M. Bapst
Adm. Caillard
Mitylene
Syra
Frontier tensions flare as Castro pledge sparks Colombian rumors
Reports from Capacho Viejo dated November 3 claim President Castro promised a cast iron pledge to the liberal cause. Generals Uribe Uribe and Modesto Castro hurried to San Cristobal for details amid frontier unease. Rumors accuse Celestino Castro of cattle sales to the enemy and violence during raids. Uribe Uribe heads to Maracaibo.
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Curacao
Capacho Viejo
Castro
Celestino Castro
San Cristobal
United States
Venezuela
Colombia
Yachira
Uribe Uribe
Maracaibo
Insurgent Leader Lukban Demands Withdrawal Before Talks
From Cathbalogan Samar Lukban declares no negotiations while Americans stay in Gandara valley Gen Smith orders all American troops on Samar and Leyte armed at all times and throughout meals He vows no more ambushes and holds commanders responsible and says Lukban's capture is imminent
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Manila
Cathbalogan
Samara
Lukban
Jockey Boots Darrell Disqualified for Life by Jockey Club
Paris reports American rider C T Boots Darrell has been banned for life by the Jockey Club for staying at the post at St. Cloud on October 28 while riding Londres in the Prix de Marly le Roi.
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Paris
C. T
Boots”) Darnell
Jockey Club
St. Cloud
Londres
Missouri Pacific Train Collides at Misouri Kansas & Texas Crossing
A Missouri Pacific locomotive crashed into a freight car at the Misouri Kansas & Texas crossing near Paola Kansas late Saturday night. Engineer Bowers of St Louis was killed and the fireman seriously injured.
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Paola
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Misouri, Kansas & Texas
Lato
Bowers
St. Louis
Chicago & North Western Absorbs Peoria and St. Louis Line
Chicago and North Western Railway completes a deal to absorb the Chicago Peoria and St. Louis line enabling entry into the St. Louis territory.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis
St. Louis
Denmark fruit crop failure hits markets
Denmark reports a nearly failed fruit season with apples scarce and expensive at wholesale markets. German Russian and French apples are also scarce as prices rise, signaling tighter supplies for the upcoming period.
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Denmark
Copenhagen
Two Men Registered in Indiana Hotel Involved in Death Case
Two men registered as William Ten Eyke of Watertown New York and Newell C Rathbun at Falls City hotel Jeffersonville Ind last Wednesday Rathbun was found dead Thursday coroner reports morphine poisoning The other man Ten Eyke left after the death and has not been located.
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Semles
Capt. Sissbee
Adie
Sehley
Santiago
Ings
Frank B. Richards
George Lynch
New York
Cri
Cuban
Spain
Lynch
Somers N. Smith
Mr. Richards
St. Paul
Sigsbee
E. P. Han Na
Effersonville
Ind
William Ten Eyke
Watertown
N. Y
Newell C. Rathbun
Falls City
Rathbun
Oman
Ten Eyke
Coots
Louisville
Rath
Krathbun
Little Roeck
Ark
Jeffersonville
United States
Sam M. Powell
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Oakland Cemetery
C. Jennings
B. J. Sisk
J.C. Watkins
Grand Central Hotel
Woman Rescues Stranger After Interurban Plunge Near Bridge
Miss Clara Denbow of Daleville heard groans and found John Lavin, a wounded old soldier, trapped under an interurban bridge. She waved a wrap to alert a fast-approaching car. the motorman used full air to halt the vehicle, saving lives. Lavin was pulled free with difficulty and found to be seriously injured.
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Clara Denbow
Indianapolis
Daleville
John Lavin
Lavin
Paroled burglar Lac Cer nabbed after New attempt in Noblesville
Chas Lac Cer, released on parole from Michigan City penitentiary last spring after a larceny sentence, tried to burglarize Mrs. Nick Levi's Noblesville residence Saturday night. Levi fired three times but missed. He confessed to the burglary and a $40 pocketbook theft last week and was sent back to Michigan City to serve the remaining sentence.
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Noblesville
Ind
Chas
Lac Cer
Michigan City
Nick Levi
Explosion Wrecks Cisterns. Two Die, Two Hurt
In Indianapolis on Friday a gas explosion destroyed two of five cisterns connected by a hundred foot tunnel on Arsenal avenue. City repair workers William Walker and Emanuel Hall were fatally injured.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Arsenal Avenue
William Walker
Emanuel Hall
Superintendent Yost Dies at School Door in Valparaiso
Prof Newton K Yost 48 superintendent of Porter County schools collapsed dead as he prepared to open the Porter schools in Valparaiso Ind Pupils were terrified by the sudden event and by his body on the doorway.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Newton .K. Yost
Porter
Notre Dame Student Dies in Self Inflicted Shot
Peter Mataczko of Cleveland a Notre Dame student killed himself with a head wound after a dispute over an injury caused by a friend during a wrestling bout in South Bend Indiana.
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South Bend
Ind
Peter Mataczko
Cleveland
Notre Dame
Shelbyville Woman Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
Mrs. Martin Frieze was convicted of second degree murder in Shelbyville Indiana and sentenced to life imprisonment for killing William E. Gray after claiming he insulted her. Local jury returned verdict after trial held earlier this week.
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Shelbyville
Ind
Martin Frieze
Wm. E. Gray
Ther
Diphtheria Strikes Walker Family Near Valparaiso
Eight members of Frank Walker's family near Valparaiso Indiana are stricken with diphtheria. The mother and two children are dead and three other children are at the point of death.
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Valparaiso, Ind
Frank
Walker
Riley Clevenger Charged With Graveyard Theft In Kokomo
In Kokomo Indiana on November 9 Riley Clevenger was arrested on theft charges for stealing from an old cemetery. The case involves a horse and an aquatier’s title tied to the church ruin.
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Kokomo
Ind
Nove
Riley Clevenger
Tormed
Glass war on independent window glass firms forms to challenge trusts
Independent glass manufacturers meeting at the Grand hotel in Indianapolis organized to unite against the American Window Glass Co and Independent Window Glass Co. Fourteen reps from Indiana and Ohio backed a committee to negotiate, aiming for a permanent group within weeks. They cited a 33 percent price cut by trusts on small glass and warned unions over pricing and wages.
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Idianapolis
Ind
Grand Hotel
American Window Glass Co
Independent Window Glass Co
Indiana
Ohio
George Header
Headley Window Glass Co
Fairmount
A. G. Baker
Baker Brothers
Shirley
Hi. Wk. Faulkner
Wkinson Window Glass Co
Wilkinson
T. H W. Johnwon
Todianapolis
Enterprise Glass Co
Sandusky
Night Watchman Kills Man in Indiana Disturbance
Noblesville Indiana November 11 Night Watchman William Mohler of Atlanta shot and killed Newton Innis 22 after Innis caused a disturbance at a town hall meeting Mohler claims self defense Innis a former soldier recently returned from service in the Philippines and Cuba was single Mohler 40 is jailed pending investigation
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Noblesville
Ind
William Mohler
Atlanta
Newton Innis
Innis
Mohler
Mahler
Lebanon
Philippines
Cuba
Mysterious Fire Strikes Muncie Glass Works
Three shots fired through a window at the Maring Hart window glass works injure blower John Brown as 50 workers man a large tank. A fire discovered on the walls suggests an attempted arson, leaving police puzzled by the case in Muncie Indiana.
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Hart
Muncie
Ind
Maring Hart
John Brown
Noted Catholic Meet at Notre Dame Visitors Arrive
Notre Dame welcomed four high ranking church figures this week. Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco received a grand reception in Brownson Hall as the group, including Archbishop Christie of Portland and Bishops Koppes of Luxembourg and Orth of Vancouver, travels to Washington for the convocation of American archbishops.
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Tnd
Christie
Portland
Qore
Riordan
San Francisco
Koppes
Luxemborg
Orth
Vancouver
Brownson
Washington
Farmer Cheesman Shoots Neighbor Over Fence Dispute
In Newcastle Indiana on November 9 farmer William Cheesman shot neighbor Lawrence Rhoton after a quarrel over a boundary line fence. Rhoton is in serious condition and Cheesman surrendered to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Ind
Wm. Cheesman
Lawrence Rhoton
Rhoton
Cheesman
Man Swallows Chlorform in Fight Over Wife
Muncie Indiana on November 11 Dick Hughes called at the home of his divorced wife’s father Benjamin Winsor Sunday night in the presence of the young woman who refused to return to him and she swallowed chloroform and will die.
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Muncie
Ind
Dick Hughes
Benjamin Winsor
Organization of union of reporters to meet next Sunday
Anderson Indiana reports the Columbus Ohio organization of a union of newspaper reporters will be followed by the local reporters. They have arranged a meeting for next Sunday.
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Anderson
Ind
Re*porters
Columbus
Stitt Settles Suit Over Water Works Salary
Wabash Indiana November 9 The suit of Will Stitt against the Wabash Water Co for eleven thousand dollars for alleged extra compensation during twelve years as superintendent of the works was settled out of court for eighteen hundred twenty five dollars.
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Wabash, Ind
Will
Stitt
Wabash: Water. Co
A Works
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