New York Mayoral Race Seen Tammany Defeated
Gaynor wins the mayoral post amid a major Tammany Hall rout. Murphy and Cohalen’s control appears ended as reform forces gain key city offices and the Republican fusion slate shows strength. Whitman elected state successor to Jerome and other reform victories widen the shakeup.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Charley Murphy
Daniel Cohalen
Tammany
Gaynor
Murphy
Gcohnsen
Charles FH. Whitman
Furioniet
Jerome
George Gordon Battle
Senorita Villeral's Arrest and Release Reported in Torreon
Ot Pasa reports Senorita Villeral was moved from Torreon four days after arrest. Teresa, believed to be Anjires' ally, was released after identity was learned. Andrew Ledlar once led a revolutionary movement against Ding, with Mexican government agents seeking his arrest. Teresa asked to go to Monterey and was freed. Authorities reimbursed her for lost fare. her father remains under surveillance while handling property in Lampasas.
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Teresa
Torreon
Torey
Anjires
Sonce
Andrew Hae
Mexico
Tere
Hs Sdpe
Monterey
Lampassas
Supreme Court Ends Shortest Eastern Oregon Term
The Oregon Supreme Court wrapped up the shortest term in eastern Oregon, limiting argument to two hours per case. Sixteen of the 27 docketed cases were argued, with calendar changes and abstracts discussed by Chief Justice F A Moore and the Eastern Oregon bar, as a motion to continue the discussion was passed.
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Supreme Court and Bar Association
Supreme Court
Stat of Oregon
Oregon
Gees
Court House
F. A. Moore
County Grain Growers Petition Delays Coal Ship Ban
Farmers of Umatilla County rally against a plan to bar coal ships carrying grain from returning to Atlantic or Europe. A telegram from Acting Secretary Winthrop says immediate action is not contemplated, signaling hearings before any decision. Petitions circulating statewide urge Washington to hear opposing farmers, who warn freight costs could rise by about $1 per ton and depress grain prices.
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A. Barrett
Washington
Barrett
Secretary of the Navy
Seaattle Merchant Marine League
Washington, D
Sceme
Merchant Marine League
Pacific
Atlantic
Europe
Tt la
Cleveland mayor Johnson defeated. Baehr elected in street railway war
In Cleveland on election day Tom L. Johnson, four-term mayor, lost to Republican Herman Baehr by about 4000 votes as preliminary returns show. Baehr’s victory ends an eight-year street railway conflict. Johnson grants concession while Baehr adopts a charter fare plan and franchise terms to cut fares and improve service. Johnson hints at future runs. Baehr pledges to continue railway settlement with possible referendums.
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Cleveland, O
Toml. Johnson
Cleveland
Nermin C. Fiche
Republican
Baehr
Johnson
Folhowen
Herman Baehr
Letton
New York
Friends
Johaon
Buehr
Boichrhan
Hinsolf
Cleveland Railway Company
Joehsen
Rockefeller's anti-saloon bid falters in New York townships
Rockefeller entered Greenabure and Mount Pleasant politics as a dry candidate but lost to a split vote. Though aligned with the drys, the result was not a comfortable majority. He had linked up with Liquor Interests after a meeting at Tarrytown and endured backlash over a $325,000 donation via his daughter Mrs McCormick to the anti saloon league. He declined to comment on the outcome.
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New York
Rockefeller
Greenabure
Mount Pleasant Townships
Yesorday
Tarrytown
McCormick
Anti-Saloon League
Omatsla Goes Republican in Omaha County Returns
Om atla goes Republican with city and county appearing safely Republican. In Omaha and Lincoln counties late returns show Republican success. In Douglas County Democratic officials holding re-election seats were defeated and Judge Sullivan, a Democrat, trails far behind his Republican opponent for the supreme court, though results remain in doubt at a late hour.
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Omaha
Neb
Lincoln Counties
Douglas County
Sullvan
Supreme Judge
American conductor jailed in Mexican prison
Guadalajara Mexico November 3 An American conductor on national lines J F Cook is imprisoned in a Mexican jail after his train was robbed of merchandise despite his explanation to railroad officials The entire crew was arrested but Mexican brakemen and others were released on bail only Cook remains incarcerated Ambassador Thompson has appealed for an official investigation.
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Guadalajara
Mexico
J. F. Cook
Cook
Ambassador Thompson
Johnson challenges Langford for forfeit fight in Chicago
Chicago dated report quotes Jack Johnson claiming Sam Langford refuses to fight and only seeks publicity. Johnson disputes the claim and says Langford should return to Chicago to sign for a fight with a £10,000 forfeit, if he is serious, after Johnson leaves for Detroit for a theatrical engagement.
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Chicago
Sam Langford
Jack Johnson
Detroit
Langford
Populist Thomas Watson Predicts Armed Clash Between Courts
In Atlanta Thomas Watson, populist presidential nominee, sends a letter to Attorney General Hart predicting an inevitable armed clash between state and federal courts. He claims Americans hate the federal courts, questions troop enforcement, and asserts 400000 Socialist supporters seek a battle with the federal army, linking Taft and Roosevelt to the turmoil.
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Gener
Taft
Roosevelt
Atlanta
Thomas Watson
Hart Delaring
Saite
Tiuing
Raines Defeated in New York State Senate Race
Albany November 3 A reshaping election brings a Republican and four Democratic picks. State Senator John Raines longtime Senate leader and foe of Gov. Hughes loses his seat amid charges by Herbert Parsons NY County Republican chairman that Raines backed Tammany in return for Tammany’s support against Cannon in committee rules.
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John Raines
Sonate
Yorty
Raines
Stnter
Assembly
Congress
Hughes
Herbert Parsons
New York County
Ralnes Chote Tammany
Tammany
Inez
Vancouver and Camas split on wet and dry votes
Vancouver Washington stayed wet by a small margin of about 136 votes while Oswego precinct in Clackamas county went dry by about 90. Camas Lewia county voted dry by 16 in the election. Portland reports Nov. 3 result shows Columbia county remaining wet by a small majority.
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Vancouver
Washington
Portland
Ore
Columbia County
Oswego
Clackamas
Camas
Lewia County
Geographical Society backs Peary pole claim
Washington on November 3 the board of managers of the National Geographic Society approved the subcommittees findings that Peary reached the pole. A committee was appointed to investigate other explorers claims. No mention of Cook was made but his data may be reviewed. Gold medals were awarded to Peary and Captain Bartlett of the Roosevelt.
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Board of Managers
National Geographical Society
Peary
Pole
Cook
Bartlett
Roosevelt
Taft’s strenuous day includes rally at Capital Park
President Taft rode with Birmingham City events, breakfasted and addressed thousands at Capital Park, then dined at the Southern Hotel as a guest of local business leaders, before departing at 4 10 PM for Macon Georgia.
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Birmingham
Ala
Taft
Country Club
Capital Park
Southern
Macon
Georgia
Anti Church Victory in Salt Lake Mayoral Race
The American anti church party won in Salt Lake City electing Mayor J B Bransford by a substantial majority and securing eight of ten council seats. The result marks a clear shift in local governance with strong anti church platform support gaining citywide offices.
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Salt Lake
J. 8. Bransford
Republicans Win in Albany Mayor James McEwan Elected
Albany election returns show James McEwan a Republican chosen as mayor and the full city and county slate also Republican by 1700 votes. Mrs John Richmond of Hermiston returned home this morning after a brief visit to Pendleton.
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Albany
James McEwan
John Richmond
Hermiston
Pendleton
Frangioso Declares for EntE New Adwimistration
Paris reports twenty three thousand people gathered at the Palais de Justice for the Marguerite Steinhell murder trial as spectators rushed to witness the proceedings. Police restrained crowds as women fought to gain entry while moving picture firms sought filming rights. Steinhell defended herself, denying murder and an affair with a prominent politician, while admitting the public admission of witnesses and witnesses.
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Paris
Palalsn de Justice
Marguerite Steinhell
Noven
Famulong Suma
Umatilla Man to Trial Aerial Craft Soon
Umatilla man D McCregan of Fulton wheat grower family is testing a heavier-than-air machine at the Bahr ranch. He hopes for a trial trip within a week or two and promises a novel valve-like wing design that may rise without a ground run, signaling a new approach to aerial navigation.
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D. McCregan
John Barr
Fulton
Judge McCredie Sees Sweep If County Grants Support
Reports show Judge McCredie won every county district except Pierce. he is positioned to succeed the late Congressman Cushman. The message notes a strong statewide surge and hints at a transition in leadership following Cushman's death.
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Tacoma
McCredie
Pierce
Cushman
Rotan Wins Reelection as District Attorney in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on November 3, Rotan was re-elected district attorney on the Republican ticket. Sam FP Rostan or Rotan appears as the elected official, with the victory framed as a party success in the city.
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Rotan
Philadelphia
Sam
Mayor McCarthy Leads San Francisco Victory Report
San Francisco voters favor P. H. McCarthy union labor for mayor by about eight thousand, with Fickert ahead of Heney by around ten thousand. Supervisors likely to be union dominated. graft prosecutions remain central, as Heney advocates vindication through continued anti corruption probes while Fickert promises targeted prosecutions. The race highlights a civic shift away from party lines amid graft trials and reform labor pressure. Continued coverage noted on page 5.
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Heney
Fickert
McCarthy
Board of Supervisors
San Francisco
P. H. McCarthy
Sublicans
Democrats
Union Labor Party
Schmitz
Ruef
Heeney
Peale
Department Commander Has a Splendid War Record
General James P. Shaw, department commander of the G. A. R. for Oregon, visits Pendleton. He will speak at the circuit court room this evening, inviting all veterans of the Civil and Spanish Wars, G. A. R. ladies, sons of veterans, and citizens to attend. Shaw, who enlisted at 16, served in the 16th Ohio and later as captain, fought at Philippi, Chickamauga, Kenesaw Mountain, and Bentonville, sustaining three wounds. He later moved to Oregon and led a company in the Oregon National Guard, lamenting not remaining in the army after the war.
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James P. Shaw
Oregon
Pendleton
Circuit Court Room
Court House
Sons of Veltrins
Shaw
16Th
Chile
Ohio
Philippi
Bentonville
Chickamauga
Kenesaw Mountain
North Carolina
Ore-gon
Oregon National Guard
Orewa
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