Statesback party stand at the polls
President Wilson comments on Democratic victories as tariff and currency issues drive campaigns. Walsh elected Massachusetts governor. Democratic success broadening in New Jersey Maryland and Cleveland mayoral race also noted. Maryland Blair Lee favored for Senate amid strong Democratic gains. Indiana and Ohio cities report varied results.
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Weather forecast for Rock Island area
Fair tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Low around above freezing. Light southerly winds. 7 am temp 31, high 50 yesterday, last night 31. Humidity 72 at 7 pm and 93 at 7 am. No precipitation. Stage of water 3 4, a 0.1 inch drop in 24 hours. Astronomical notes list evening stars Mercury and Jupiter, morning stars Saturn, Mars, Venus Formahunt.
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New York City Gets Young Mayor Mitchel At 34
New York's 34 year old John Purroy Mitchel emerged as the city’s new mayor after a swift rise through municipal posts since 1907. He helped remove borough presidents, led investigations into city offices, served as acting mayor during Gaynor’s recovery, and recently became collector of the port before returning to home politics. He is a Columbia graduate, married to Miss Oliv Child, and aligned with Tammany through his uncle.
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Shelby
Philadelphia
Brandenburg
Bavaria Deposes Insane King Otto
Munich Bavaria November 5 Otto of Bavaria the insane king was deposed from the throne he has occupied for years without awareness of his position Prince Regent Ludwig proclaimed himself king this morning by the provisions of a tax law passed earlier by the Bavarian assembly Ludwig the third.
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Mitchel Triumphs in New York Mayor Race With Fusion Victory
New York voters deliver a crushing defeat to Tammany, electing John Purroy Mitchel as mayor by a margin exceeding 121,000. William Sulzer returns to the Assembly as Tammany faces losses, while Purroy Mitchel pledges good government and cooperation with Judge McCall on transit plans.
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Public Service Commission
Colonels Arrival in Buenos Aires Beats Welcome Fanfare
Roosevelt arrives in Buenos Aires aboard the Argentine gunboat Uruguay. Delegates greet him as ships parade with flags. A military band plays both nations anthems and thousands cheer as he walks with American Minister Parrett to his residence amid widespread public acclaim.
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Funk Testimony Given to Jurors in Conspiracy Case
Chicago reports Clarence Funk testified in the Donahue Steiner conspiracy case claiming the alienation suit by John C Henning against him stems from his testimony on Hines and Lorimer. Judge Pam allowed Lorimer Hines evidence via bellboys statements about Donahue. Peoria notes Leslie D Puterbaugh elected first vice president of Dime Savings and Trust Bank.
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Edward Hines
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Leslie D. Puterbaugh
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Supreme Bench of Illinois
Dime Savings and Trust Bank
Rockford Girl Wins $17 460 Breach of Promise Verdict
Miss Ada Cox of Rockford was awarded a $17,460 verdict in district court against William Rufus Edwards, a St. Paul lumberman, for breach of promise.
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Election Results Across States Highlight Shifts in Mayoral Races
John Purroy Mitchel is elected mayor of New York City by a large plurality likely over 121000. William Sulzer wins in New York assembly race. New York state assembly leans Democratic likely to become Republican. James E Fielder tops James Stokes for New Jersey governor. Maryland votes senate by direct election. Illinois sees women voters favoring dry options. Indiana mayoral race goes to Joseph E Bell. Cincinnati mayor Spiegel leads Hunt. Cleveland mayor Baker reelected. Kentucky mayor Buschmeyer wins Louisville race by 8000 over Axton.
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Boockwaller
Spiegel
Hunt
Cincinnati
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Kentucky
Buschmeyer
Louisville
Axton
Wood
16 Bodies Taken From Wreckage
Melun France November 5 sixteen bodies were taken from burned passenger coaches after a collision with a local train. More bodies believed to remain in wreckage with many dead or burned beyond recognition. Nine of the dead were postal clerks. Thirteen passengers seriously hurt. thirty two killed and 40 injured overall. No American passengers aboard. Harvester Argument Ends
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Fail in Attempt to Begin Service in Indianapolis
Indianapolis November 5. First street car moved since the traction employes strike was called but was deserted after strikebreakers ran it less than a mile amid bricks. One strikebreaker badly hurt. Four other strikebreakers and patrolmen seriously hurt. Thomas Carlton, a union chauffeur shot Monday, died today, the fourth death from the strike. Charles Fisher, Chicago strikebreaker, arrested for Carlton's murder. Car wrecked. rioting continues during a officials labor conference with Governor Ralston present.
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Charles Fisher
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Poor Man Sends Roses to Morris at Funeral
The funeral of Edward Morris a packer was held in Chicago on November 5. Floral tributes marked his prominence with two white roses bearing a card reading I thought more of Morris than any man in the world signed A Poor Man.
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Hennessy Seeks Audience With Gov Glynn In Albany
Albany, N Y Nov 5 Governor Glynn granted John A Hennessy a request for an audience this afternoon Hennessy aims to present findings from his graft inquiry and urge further investigation The governor said any evidence will be considered but he will require facts rather than conclusions.
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Chester Sails to Veracruz Wireless Link to Washington
The scout cruiser Chester ordered from Philadelphia to Vera Cruz will maintain constant wireless contact with Washington and Vera Cruz via Arlington towers. Secretary Bryan refuses to discuss Mexico and Huerta's possible reply, while U S policy seeks Huerta's removal without signaling a set ultimatum.
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