Ohio and New York Mayors Face Tight Races on Election Day
Ohio voters prepare for a municipal election under a new law separating city, state, and national contests. In Cleveland Mayor Tom L. Johnson seeks a fourth term against Theodore F. Burton, while Cincinnati eyes a possible swing to Leopold Markbreit as a German-American vote favorite. Columbus battles over saloon closures as Democrats back enforcement, with Republicans contested by brewery interests. Toledo shows an independent wave led by Brand Whitlock as both major parties field full tickets. In Massachusetts, seven bid for governor including Curtis Guild Jr. and Henry M. Whitney amid mergers opposition and third-party candidates. Suffolk County district attorney also hotly contested among independents, Republicans, and Democrats.
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Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Theodore F. Burton
Congress
Burton
Foraker
United States Senate
Johnson
Markbreit
Cincinnati Volkablatt
Asute
Boston
Mass
Mangachusetts
Curtis Guild, Jr
Henry M. Whitney
William C. Whitney
New York
Charles W. Bartlett
New York, New Haven and Hartford
Boston and Maine Railroad
Socialist Labor
G Socialist
Prohibition
Independence League
Suffolk County
John B. Moran
Joseph A. Dennison
Walter, A. Webster
Maryland Campaign Offers High Stakes in Governor Race
Baltimore on November 4 reports a pivotal Maryland election with a slate headed by George R. Gaither for governor and a broader contest to choose a legislature and two U.S. senators. The Republicans claim new election laws disenfranchise many Black voters while Austin J. Crothery, from a prominent family, runs for governor amid strong party efforts. The Democrats face a brisk challenge as campaigns intensify.
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Baltimore
Maryland
United States
Garman
George R. Gaither
Austin J. Crothery
Judiciary
Democrats
New York County Ticket Foreshadows Election Drift
New York voters head to the polls for county offices amid a fusion between Republicans and Hearst independence league led by Herbert Parsons. Roosevelt allies face GOP dissatisfaction as Taminy may secure a larger county majority. Only two Court of Appeals judges are on the ballot. Republicans and Democrats share the judicial slate with no contest.
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New York
Heuret
Independence League
Herbert Parsons
Republican County Committee
Roosevelt
Hearst
Tammany
Court of Appeals
Kentucky campaign heats up as governors race nears
In Louisville Kentucky on November 4 a sharp gubernatorial contest unfolds with Republicans pushing for the state ticket and a legislative win to thwart Governor Beckham’s U S Senate bid. Augustus E Wilson leads the Republican ticket against Democrat Judge S W Hager amid Goebel affair echoes and a temperance issue flare.
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Louiaville
Kentucky
Beckham
United States
Augustus E. Wilson
8. W. Hager
Goebel
San Francisco Faces Three-Way Mayor Race In Election
In San Francisco on November 4 a three cornered mayoral race will decide the city government. Mayor Taylor seeks re election with reform party support, Daniel A Ryan runs for straight out Republicans, and P H McCarty stands for the union labor party. Labor strength appears to favor McCarty ahead of the vote.
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San Francisco
Cal
Taylor
Schmitz
Daniel A. Ryan
P. H. McCarty
Union Labor Party
McCarty
Wages Fall as Northwest Labor Surplus Grows
B P McCroskey of the Canadian Employment office reports wages in the northwest have plunged 30 to 60 percent in ten days. Portland reports many idle mill and Harriman workers with no new jobs in sight. In Portland the hiring boards show a flood of labor demand shifting to $2.75 daily, while some workers fear migration to California to escape northern cold and hunger.
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Northwest
B. P. McCroskey
Portland
Harriman Works
California
Oregon
Brooklyn
North End
Lower Columbia
A Sure Cure Hickory Bark Cough Remedy
An old advertisement touts Hickory Bark Cough Remedy as a dependable treatment for lung trouble coughs colds hoarseness and sore throat. Sold by druggists and first-class dealers nationwide via Pendleton Drug Co.
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Pendleton Drug Co
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Ieved
Gorman
Port- Inn
Fortlani
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Northern Pacific Railway
W. Adams
Pendleton, Oregon
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Maker
Earth
E. Court, St
ASU
Wresentar
Delta
St. George
East Oregonian
Carrier
Rogers
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