Wooldridge Elected President of League
Austin mayor A Wooldridge was elected president of the League of Texas Municipalities at a recent meeting in Houston where officers were named and a constitution adopted. The conference approved annual dues of 10 for cities over 5000 and 5 for smaller towns, with one vote per city.
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Austin
Tex
League of Texas Municipalities
Wooldridge
R. M. Chapman
Greenville
W. M. Holland
Dallas
J. C. Hutcheson Jr
Houston
Herman G. James
Bureau of Municipal Research and Reference
University of Texas
James
Holland
Bates
Denton
Muggs
Cuero
Kemp
Green
San Marcos
J. J. Pastoriza
Sommers
Wilson Asked to Attend Infant Morality Convention in DC
President Wilson may participate in the American Association for Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality meeting in Washington, November 14 to 17. The arrangements committee plans to request Mrs. Wilson and a daughter to co operate, with Dr. Carey Grayson possibly addressing the final day if the president cannot attend.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
American Association For Study and Prevention
Carey Grayson
White House
Stevens Re-elected N W C T U President At National Convention
Mrs Lillian N M Stevens of Portland Maine was rechosen as president of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union at its annual convention in Asbury Park New Jersey. Miss Anna A Gordon of Evanston Illinois was reappointed vice president at large and other national officers were re-elected including Frances P Parks Elizabeth Preston Anderton Elizabeth P Hutchinson and Sarah H Hoge with assignments as secretary treasurer and assistant recording secretary respectively.
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Asbury Park
N. J
National Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Lillian N. M. Stevens
Portland
Anna A. Gordon
Evanston
Ill
Frances P. Parks
Elizabeth Preston
Rain Cancels Good Roads Day in Travis County
Heavy rain yesterday and last night left county roads impassable, postponing Good Roads Day in Travis County. If roads dry enough, the Young Men's Business Club program will be carried out tomorrow.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Young Men's Business Club
Poultry Enthusiasts in Austin Plan Formal Group
A meeting of poultry raisers will be held in the Chamber of Commerce rooms tonight to form a permanent organization. A large number of poultry fanciers in Austin are showing considerable interest in the proposed group.
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Austin
Tex
Chamber of Commerce
Governors appoint two to state deaf and dumb institute board
The governor announced the appointment of A. W. Pflueger of Pfluegerville and William Bohn of Austin to the board of managers for the deaf and dumb institute at Austin. They fill vacancies from the resignations of W. H. Richardson Jr. of Austin and Robert J. Eckhardt of Taylor.
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Austin
A. W. Pflueger
Pfluegerville
This County
William Bohn
The
Deaf and Dumb Institute At
W. H. Richardson Jr
Robert J. Eckhardt
Taylor
Farmers Make Good Showing in Rainy Texas County
AUSTIN Tex Nov 5 B F Teague former chief clerk of the comptrollers department now practicing law at Brenham was here on business with the comptrollers department He says that despite heavy rains in his county farmers have made a good cotton crop.
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Austin
Tex
B. F. Teague
Comptroller's Department
Brenham
Comptroller’s Department
Teague
High tribute paid Colonel Roosevelt arrives in Buenos Ayres
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Buenos Aires on the Argentine gunboat Uruguay from Montevideo. A salute fired as the ship entered the harbor drew cheers from thousands who lined the streets while delegations and officials greeted him. Roosevelt then accompanied by J. W. Garrett drove to his residence amid applause.
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Buenos Ayres
Theodore Roosevelt
Uruguay
Montevideo
Rosario
Roosevelt
J. W. Garrett
War and Marine
Foreign Diplomatic Corps
Army
Navy
Mr. Garrett
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Many Ailments
Do not think a long battle with remedies means hopelessness. Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to have cured scrofula catarrh rheumatism kidney complaints dyspepsia and general debility in numerous cases. Ady.
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Hood
Ward Resigns as Editor of the Independent
The Rev Dr William Hays Ward resigns after 45 years as editor of the Independent. He remains managing editor but will no longer report to the office daily. Aged 78, he served as associate editor 1868 1870 and supervising editor 1880 1896 before becoming editor in chief. famed for archaeological research.
Fresh fish selections at Bynd's on Houston Street
Fresh catch available at Bynd's 235 E. Houston St offering halibut steaks tuna steaks smelts yellowtail steaks king fish blue bass rock bass and rock cod. Adv.
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Bynd's
Houston St
Adv
Mitchel's Rise Through Tammany to New York Mayoral Bid
John Purroy Mitchel, born July 19 1879 in New York City, rose from assistant corporation counsel to commissioner of accounts. He examined borough officials, clashed with aldermen, and later served as acting mayor after Gaynor was shot, before being named collector of the port by President Wilson.
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John Purroy Mitchel
New York City
John Mitchel
Australia
Ireland
Mitchel
St. John’s College
Columbia University
William B. Ellison
Big Tim" Sullivan
McClellan
Ellison
Young Mitchel
Ahearn
Louis Haffen
Bronx
Bermel
Queens
Fire
Water and Police
City Record
Board of Aldermen
Harmony
Gaynor
Mr. Mitchel
No. 51
Chambers Street
Board of Estimates
Hoboken
Deepwellis
Long Island
Baker
Cropsey
Alice D. Child
Franklin D. Child
No. 7
West Ninety-second Street
Wilson
William Loeb
Washington
Tammany Hall
Charles F. Murphy
Regular Republicans Assert Victory In Philadelphia Returns
Regular Republicans solidify control as returns show reform forces tied to Blankenburg lose ground in nearly all wards. They also elect three county judges and municipal court judges, while an $8.6 million city loan is in doubt and a $50 million good roads bond faces opposition outside Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
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Philadelphia
Blankenburg
Pittsburg
Rain Delays Road Work in Dallas County
Rain postponed good roads days in Dallas County indefinitely last night, delaying scheduled road work and related activities in the Dallas area.
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Dallas
Tex
Dallas County
Three Democrats vie for Georgia Congress seat in special election
Voters in Georgia's Second District cast ballots to choose which of three Democratic candidates will fill the unexpired term of S. A. Roddenberry, who died in office. The contest is not a primary.
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Congress
Albany
Georgia
S. A. Roddenberry
Vinol Restores Health Says Radford Man
A Radford Virginia resident reports rapid health improvement after one bottle of Vinol, noting better appetite, sleep, and reduced nervousness. He endorses Vinol as a builder of strength and urges others to try it with a money back guarantee. Sold by A M Fischer in San Antonio Texas with Saxo Salve for eczema.
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A. D. Robinson
Radford
A. M. Fischer
San Antonio
Texas
P. S
Landslide Victory Elevates Walsh in Massachusetts Race
In yesterday's state election, Lieutenant Governor David I. Walsh won the governorship by a record 56,931 in a four cornered race. Walsh led with 180,368 votes over Charles S. Bird 126,677 Gardner 116,314 and Foss 20,815, giving Democrats control of the statewide ticket. Edward P. Barry was elected lieutenant governor, while Republicans held the legislature.
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Boston
Mass
David I. Walsh
Charles S
Austin Woman Praises Plant Juice Health Tonic
Mrs. H. P. Stovall of 4005 Guadalupe street Austin extols Plant Juice as a supreme remedy after thirty years of indigestion constipation and liver trouble. She says it restored health made her feel younger and more energetic noting it works as a stomach kidney liver and blood corrective sold at Fischer's Drug Store.
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H. P. Stovall
Guadalupe Street
Austin
Texas
Fischer's
Election results show Democratic landslide and strong Progressives
The legislature delegates reveal a weakened governing party with the senate split 20 Republicans, 18 Democrats, 2 Progressives and the house with 117 Republicans, 103 Democrats, 17 Progressives, 2 independents, and 1 Socialist. The notable outcome is the governor race where the Progressive ticket dethroned the long time Republican nominee, marking a historic shift in state politics.
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Senate
House
Women Take Active Part in New York Election
New York voters saw women take a larger role in elections with supply and management of transportation for voters and feeding watchers. Dorothy Perkins led Honest Ballot operations while Dr Mary Halton and Mrs J Borden Harriman organized volunteers and food. Mrs John Purroy Mitchel hosted a Riverside Drive gathering as returns came in, amid mentions of Sulzer and Tamany politics and potential cross-party alliance to defeat him.
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New York
Dorothy Perkins
George W. Perkins
Honest Ballot Association
Miss Perkins
Mary Halton
Columbus Circle
J. Borden Harriman
John Purroy Mitchel
Mitchel
Riverside Drive
Dudley Field Malone
Washington
Barnes May Be Opposed For New York Assembly Speaker
Albany Nov 5 Republicans appear to hold a safe majority in the state assembly but debate over leadership grows. Harold J Hinman of Albany, current minority leader, is seen as Barnes favored nominee. insurgents seek to block Barnes rule and prevent his speaker choice if internal dissension rises.
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Albany
N. Y
Harold J. Hinman
William Barnes
Hinman
Barnes
Axminster Rugs Offer Durable Value for Lasting Use
An Axminster is the logical choice for a permanent rug as a lasting investment. The soft deep pile wears well and with reasonable care will provide years of service. Prices shown include 9x12 feet options at $23.75 to $17.75 and smaller sizes at $30 or $25.
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Axminster
Democrats Victorious In Maryland Senate Race
Baltimore capital election results show Blair Lee, Democrat, leading for the U S Senate by about 30,000 votes. Democratic statewide ticket expected to perform strongly with a predicted three vote majority in both houses. Progressive vote declined.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Blair Lee
United States Senate
Goldsborough
Spiegel Defeats Hunt in Ohio Indiana and Illinois Mayors
Election returns from Ohio Indiana and Illinois show Spiegel wins Cincinnati mayor over Hunt by about 3000. Baker re-elected in Cleveland, Keller named Toledo mayor, Karb re-elected in Columbus, Bell elected in Indianapolis by about 5000. Southern Illinois cities shift to Democratic administrations. first time women voters oppose saloons in a 4 to 1 ratio.
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Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Cincinnati
Frederick Spiegel
Henry T. Hunt
Cleveland
Newton D. Baker
Toledo
Carl Keller
Columbus
George J. Karb
Indianapolis
Joseph E. Bell
Evansville
Terre Flante
Fort Wayne
Muncie
Logansport
Southern Illinois
Couldn’t Fool Wall Street Wagers Foreshadow Election Result
In New York the Wall Street district shows a strong belief that yesterday’s election outcomes matched the precise predictions of bettors. The mood reflects confidence in wagers that pointed to the eventual result ahead of time.
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New York
Wall Street District
Odds Wagering Signals Shifts in Gubernatorial Campaign
Wagers foreshadowed the race with a $500,000 total bets noted as the smallest in years. McCall opened as slight favorite, Mitchel’s odds lengthened after Mayor Gaynor’s death and Sulzer’s deposition, and Wall Street viewed the period as unfavorable to Tammany. By the week before the election Mitchel stood 5 to 1, McCall scarce, a rarity since 1889 except for the Cleveland Harrison races.
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McCall
Gaynor
Mitchel
Sulzer
Wall Street
Tammany
Grover Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
President, Wilson Praise After Democratic Wins
President Wilson offered no official comment on the Democratic victories in New Jersey Massachusetts and Maryland but told friends he was encouraged that tariff and currency issues aligned with administration policies. Secretary Bryan, who campaigned in Maryland and New Jersey, expressed satisfaction at the results. The president sent telegrams of congratulations to the victors.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Maryland
Bryan
Meyer Wins Louisville Mayor Election Narrowly
In Louisville, Kentucky on November 5, revised returns confirm a decisive Democratic victory. John Busch Meyer defeated his Progressive opponent by about 4,700 votes in the mayoralty race. The Breathitt county result showed a Republican ticket winning, the election’s only upset statewide.
Democrats Win Governorship and Legislature in New Jersey
New Jersey results show James F. Field er, Democrat, leading Edward A. Stoke by about 22 000 votes for governor. Democrats will control both houses of the Legislature.
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Trenton
N. J
James F. Fielder
Edward A. Stoke
Socialist regime ends as Morris elected mayor
In Duluth Minnesota on November 5 192? crookston won by 252 votes electing Thomas Morris mayor night ending the Socialist regime every ward voted wet in yesterday's election.
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Duluth
Minn
Crookston
Thomas Morris
Democrats Elect Ticket in Virginia Governor Race
In Richmond on November 5, Henry Co. Stuart, a Democrat, won the Virginia governorship with no Republican opposition, and the full state ticket was elected similarly. Voter turnout was about half the normal primary vote, estimated around 50,000, and the Legislature remains overwhelmingly Democratic.
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Richmond
Henry Co. Stuart
Virginia
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Rush A. Webster
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National W. C. T. U
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Francis Burton Harrison
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Austin Lady
Surgent
William Sulzer
Assembly
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Spiegel
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