Ballot Battles in Twelve States in San Francisco Fight
Sacramento reports the election the fiercest in years with Harriman and Gould vying for railroad influence. Lincoln Republican league backs Clinton L White against Mayor M R Ben, backed by Southern Pacific. White is favored by city papers. contest anticipated to be close and hot. New York covers San Francisco and Cleveland mayoral fights with interest. Early MA and NJ returns show Republican wins. Rhode Island tighter with Republicans leading by a shade near noon.
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Gould
Masaol Musetts
New Jersey
Rhode Island
New York
Johnson
Cleveland
Brand Whitelock
Sacramento
Exsapee
Lincoln Republican League
Southern Pacific
California
Clinton L. White
Western Pacific
M. R. Beni
White
San Francisco
Massachusetts
New York Warrant Issuance in False Registration Case
New York on November 6 reports two thousand warrants issued for false registration. In the city Murphy the Tammany leader claims a 76000 democratic plurality while Parson the Henarst republican leader asserts 30008.
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New York
New York City
Murphy
Tammany
Parson
Furion
Cleveland Ballot Sets Gloomy Storm of Voting
Ideal section weather prevails and the vote is very heavy with an estimated turnout near all 94,000 registered voters. Johnson is out and favored over Theodore Burton, shaping a tight race in Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Johnson
Theodore Burton
Election Day Quiet in Pittsburg as Alite Treasurer Race Heats
Pittsburg reports a calm election day on the cloudy scene with only one contested post. John Sheate is favored to win the alite treasurership, according to local expectations.
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Pittsburg
John Sheate
Alite
Brand Whitelock Sure of Pleetion Mayor Victory
Brand Whitelock is conceded by both parties to win the Toledo Ohio municipal mayoral election as voting concludes today.
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Brand Whitelock
Pleetion
Toledo
Republican Success In Columbus Municipal Vote
Columbus Ohio reports an extraordinary turnout with more than half the registered voters already casting ballots before 9 pm. Candidate Bond, a Republican, leads over Duncan, the Democratic opponent, in a race described as a decisive municipal contest.
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Columbus
Bond
Duncan
Syracuse Daily Orange nominates Day for president
The Daily Orange of Syracuse University nominates Chancellor Day for the presidency, praising his disciplined stance on policy as democratic timber amid national debate on Roosevelt era reforms.
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Day
Roosevelt
Daily Orange
Univerity Daily
Democratic Timber
Straight Tickets In New York War
The New York election centers on straight ticket voting with a heated contest over its use as voters weigh party loyalty against individual candidate choices. Officials warn of potential political maneuvering.
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New York
Hecht
Election heat in Kentucky as voters turnout grows
Louisville reports heavy voting across the state with a clear day aiding rural turnout and a big election day in Kentucky. The state section notes a strong voter surge and rapid tallying underway.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Nov. J
Johnson Claims Big Victory in Cleveland Election
Johnson asserts an 18,000 vote margin in Cleveland Ohio as reported for the election. The claim centers on Johnson’s win and the margin cited, reflecting a decisive result in the city.
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Johnson
Cleveland, C
Western Addition turnout strong in key SF districts
In San Francisco during November, voting in the western addition was heavy with over half the registered voters casting ballots by noon in the 38th and 47th districts. The districts are described as Republican strongholds.
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San Francisco
Throncholds
LaRoque Arrested in Assault Case
Indian suspect LaRoque was arrested by Sheriff Taylor and jailed on charges of assault and battery for allegedly beating Allen Padawah.
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LaRoque
Allen Padawah
Taylor Ands
Rockefeller Quashed Summons in Ohio Anti-Trust Suit
In Columbus yesterday Judge Doncan in the Court of Common Pleas quashed the summons against John D. Rockefeller in a suit by George Phelps against the Standard Oil Company. The action alleged violations of the Indiana and Ohio Valleine trust laws and sought a receiver for the Standard Oil interests. The court left intact the summons against Buckeye Pipe Line and Solar Refining, Ohio corporations.
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John D. Rockefeller
Court of Commort Pleas
Doncan
George Phelps
Standard OU Company
Rockefeller
T Duncau
Ohio
Phelps
Standard
Indiana
Buckeye Pipe Line
Solar Refining Companies
Birth Will Suppress Practice of Selling Indian Maids
Vancouver Nov 5 The British government moves to end the sale of Indian girls at British Columbia potlatches. Abolition of potlatches is likely, with schools to keep girls until they reach age.
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Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia
Monan and Well sign for November 20 bout in San Francisco
English lightweight Martin Monan, described as a scrapper who resembles Young Corbett, signs with Frankie Well for a November 20 fight after a San Francisco meeting. Mo ran, age 23, has seven years of ring experience and will meet Well this afternoon to finalize articles.
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San Francisco
Owen Moran
Frankie Well
Martin
Young Corbett
Roosevelt votes in New Jersey on return trip home
President Roosevelt arrived in Jersey City at 7 08 this morning to cast his vote. Secretary Cortelyou accompanied him as far as Jersey City and then headed to Hempstead Long Island where Roosevelt will vote.
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New York
Roosevelt
Jersey City
Cortelyou
Hempsted
L. I
Gompers Reelected Probable as AFL President Ends Twenty Years
Washington reports say despite strong opposition from socialists and allied unions, Samuel Gompers remains entrenched as AFL president after two decades. The brewing workers dispute over jurisdiction sparked sympathy from German unions, but insiders view him as securely in control at the upcoming Norfolk convention.
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Washington
American Federation of Labor
Norfolk
New York
Gompers
Executive Council
United Brewery Workers of America
San Francisco Vote Seen As Vital Clash Of Labor And Reform
San Francisco woke to a pivotal election amid a Ruef Schmita machine push. McCarty, head of the building trades council, ordered a labor holiday to boost turnout while opponents forecast mixed results. Labor votes may tilt toward Ryan or Taylor. McCarty boosters expect about a 12,000 vote majority.
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San Francisco
San Francico
Ruef-Schmita
Taylor
McCarty
Building Trades Council
Ryan
Tavior
Augur of Taylor Victory Shifts San Francisco Race
Betting on the San Francisco election shows Augur Taylor gaining after McCarty, once favored, drifts to 10 to 8. Good government league managers call Taylor’s surge significant. Taylor predicts broad approval as results loom, insisting the world will applaud San Francisco’s democratic and good government slate.
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San Francisco
McCarty
Nnnocere
San Fratcleco
Voting crowds fill San Francisco polling booths at noon
In San Francisco on November 5 long lines formed at polling places with strong turnout in the fashionable districts. By nine oclock many voters had already cast ballots and officials reported no disturbances or arrests amid high emotion over the election.
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San Francisco
Ilveller
Oelock
Taft Considers Immediate Return From Tour
Manila reports Secretary Taft weighing a quick return to the United States due to the U S financial crisis urgent demands from political followers and a mutiny of sailors at Vladivostok. Officials say no decision has been announced yet, and the Vladivostok unrest could embarrass Russian officials if Taft were in the city.
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Windivostoke
Manila
Taft
Vladivostok
Cireles
Vast gold shipment arrives as Kron Princess lands eight million
New York reports eight million dollars arrived aboard the stormship Kron Princess, part of an eighty million dollar consignment en route to the city. Lustania follows with ten million, and the balance of thirty million is due before week’s end. The flood of gold is expected to reach forty million as engagement continues and the tide turns with today’s arrival.
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New York
Lustania
Tde
Censors Agreed In Adams Trial Jury Deliberations
In Rathdrum Idaho on November 6 both the state defense and defense counsel used peremptory challenges in the Steve Adams trial. Attorneys agreed to appoint a censor to review papers sent to jurors, aiming to prevent taint and ensure fair deliberations.
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Rathdrum
Idaho
Steve Adams
Woman Arrested for Attempted Cremation in Chicago
Mrs. Matilda Anderson was arrested on a charge of trying to cremate her husband John. Police say she poured oil on his bed and set fire to it. The husband is reportedly in mortal danger as a result.
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Chicago
Matilda Anderson
John
Ford Trial Delayed by Court Adjournment
San Francisco Superior Court postponed sessions yesterday and will reconvene Wednesday to continue the Ford trial and other legal matters if no new holidays are declared.
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San Francisco
Superior Court
Ford
Contractors Exploit Labor With Wage Cuts In Portland
Portland contractors reduce wages on major projects including the Board of Trade and Oregon hotel annex, cutting common laborers from 26 to 20 cents and carpenters from 40 to 30 cents per hour. About 300 workers quit as nine hour days are introduced for most trades. Foremen and L Gerlinger resist wage reductions, urging protection of workers amid alleged city prosperity.
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Oregon Hotel
Contracting Engineering Company
The
Journal
Board of ‘Trade
Board of Trade
L. Gerlinger
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Alder Streets
Gerlinger
Two Trains Cut Off Between Portland and Roseburg
Southern Pacific cancels through trains 11 and 12 between San Francisco and Portland effective November 10. A local Portland to Roseburg service will replace them with altered times: southbound departs Portland at 6:15 a.m., arrives Roseburg 3:30 p.m.. northbound departs Roseburg 6:30 a.m., arrives Portland 6:30 p.m. The through schedules are replaced on time cards with the same numbers.
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Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Roseburg
Southern
Union Depot
Plot to kill Kaiser Wilhelm uncovered by Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard detectives report a plotted assassination of Kaiser Wilhelm during his visit to King Edward. Anarchists allegedly planned a hostile demonstration at Paddington station as foreign agents assist in guarding against bomb threats amid heightened security.
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London
Kaiser Wilhelm
Edward
Clearing house plan aids Seattle transactions
Seattle on November 1 reports the clearing house certificate plan functioning well with business men and small depositors easily adapting. The labor council members pledged not to withdraw funds unless absolutely necessary and then only in small amounts.
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Seattle
Clearing House
Labor Council
Burglary Ends in Death of LA Merchant in Austin
James W. Alway a Los Angeles commission merchant, was shot and killed in the early hours at his brother Edward Alway’s Austin residence. Two bullets struck him, one in the left arm and one near the heart, during a desperate burglary that left one of eight ransacked stables in the same night. The burglar fled through a window before dawn.
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Chicago
James W. Alway
Los Angeles
Edward
Austin
James
Alway
Alton Losses Estimated After New 2 Cent Rate Law
Chicago Nov 5. Officials report the Alton system has lost about 160000 dollars in Tuliness and Missouri since the inauguration of the 2 cent rate law. The figure reflects company estimates and highlights financial strain on operations.
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Chicago
Alton
Tuliness
Missouri
Murder Fatality in Prize Ring at Marshall
Henry Nicholas died after his head struck a bench during a prize fight with John Fallon in Marshall. The incident occurred last night, with Nicholas dying within minutes at the scene.
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Prive Ring
Marshall
Col
Henry Nicholas
John Fallon
Nicholas
English Featherweight Arrives for San Francisco Fight
Raglish Featherweight Owen Moran has reached San Francisco for the November 22 bout with Niel. The English champion, noted as a premier featherweight, arrived on November 6, signaling the build up to the title clash.
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Raglish
San Francisco
Owen Moran
England
Niel
More Gold for America Bank Loan from Paris to London
Paris reports the Bank of France loaned the Bank of England 15 million dollars. The move is described as directing gold to American borrowers, signaling a shift in credit support amid ongoing financial adjustment.
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Paris
Bank of France
Bank of England
Sentence of Santa Fe Continued
Los Angeles Nov 4 Judge Wellborn continued the sentence of the Santa Fe convicted of granting rebates until next Thursday.
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Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Wellborn
San Franciscan Arrested In Paris
Paris November 6 Augustus Costra named by police as a San Francisco resident was arrested today for pocket picking in the city. Authorities say he admitted to the theft and will face local charges.
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Paris
Augustus Costra
San Francisco
Health Board Seeks Chinatown Clean Up and Poultry Ban
A daytime San Francisco inspection led by Dr W G Cole and Mayor Fee reviews sanitary conditions within the fire limits. Plans include stricter ventilation in Chinatown and basements, proper sewer connections, and a ban on keeping live poultry in markets and killing poultry in retail shops.
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Tenderloin
Fee
W. G. Cole
Murphy
Gurdane
Red Light
Bury & Mann
Main
Court Street
Cole
Jordan
Borah Plans Washington Visit to Take Oath and Prosecute Trial
Boise, Nov. 5 United States Senator elect Borah will travel to Washington to take the oath of office and then return to prosecute the Pettibone land fraud trial. He will also focus on pressuring for the removal of United States District Attorney Buick, who obtained his indictment.
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United States
Borah
Washington
Pettibone
Buick
Pacific Ocean to be a Japanese American lake says admiral
Rear Admiral Coughlan, in New York at a Mikado birthday banquet, declares the Pacific Ocean must be a joint domain for Japan and the United States. He calls America and Japan hereditary friends and says their friendship should govern peaceful domination of the sea.
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Coughlan
New York
Pacific Ocean
the Mikado
America
Japan
Judge Stays Death Sentence in Billek Case
Chicago judge signs the bill of exceptions in the F Billek case and grants a stay until January. Billek, who was to be hanged for poisoning, had been slated for execution Friday.
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Chicago
Elopement Arrests in Seattle Register Without Marriage
Bert Lustig aged 22 and Dave Lewis 19 along with Bertie Lawrence and Daisy Ackerman from Denver were arrested in Seattle after eloping from Denver. They checked into the Federal hotel without completing a marriage formal.
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Dave Lewis
Bertie Lawrence
Daisy Ackerman
Denver
Seattle, Wash
Federal Hotel
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