Van Wyck triumph marks first Greater New York election
In New York on November 2, 1897, Judge Robert A. Van Wyck won the mayoralty amid a large turnout. Gen. Tracy and Seth Low trailed, with Low carrying strong support from the Citizens’ Union. The Tammany slate gained control of the city council and related offices, while Coler and Guegenheimer won comptroller and council leadership respectively. Weather and turnout shaped a historic first municipal election for Greater New York.
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Greater New York
New York
Tammany
Greater
Robert A. van Wyck
Van
Republican Party
Citizens’ Union
Low
van Wryck
Tracy
George
Gleason
Daniel
Wardwell
Prohibition
Bird
Coler
Adolph Guegenheimer
Charles Fairchild
Chicago
Ufe
Charles W. Dayton
Tammany Democratic
Board of Aldermen
van Wyck
New York County
Bryan
Mie
General Tracy
McKinley
Trocklyn
Heth Low
R. A. van Wyck
Tammany Triumph Looms As Quigg Goes Home Quietly
New York voters favored Van Wyck as returns rolled in, while Quigg refused to speak at 840 PM. Van Wyck’s HQ at the Bartholdi Hotel filled with cheers as Low’s supporters viewed the results with caution. Seth Low’s home received early returns and press outlets projected Van Wyck victory, while issues over Henry George’s ticket and ballot law caused confusion in precincts and counting.
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Quigg
Republican City and County Committee
Quige
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Tracy
Robert A. van Wyck
Bartholdi Hotel
Hugh J. Currant
Murray Hill Hotel
Alfred Johnson
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Times
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Preas
General Tracy
East Sixty-fourth Street
Associated Press
Menald
George
New York City
Thomas Jefferson Democracy
Henry George
Enthusiasm Grows Around Tanmimanry Hall Vicinity
In the vicinity of Tanmimanry Hall, the crowd's enthusiasm was notably high as the event drew near. The lively atmosphere reflected strong community interest and anticipation for what was expected to unfold.
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Tanmimanry Hall
The Bulletin Boards In New York Election Night Crowd
Crowds packed front of newspaper offices and city hall area as election results are displayed on bulletin boards. Large masses formed from Nassau Street to City Hall Park with lanes for passage, horn blowing and joyful crowd noise echoing through Trinity chimes.
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Rome
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Nassau Street
City Hall
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Trinity
Worcester Tragedy Homicide at Savings Bank Employee Home
Edward Hamilton shot and killed his wife Katherine Long and one child, fatally wounded another, then shot himself. All three victims found in their Worcester home after a dawn attack. Hamilton, employed at the county institution for savings, died soon after. motive tied to illness and mental strain.
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Mase
Edward Hamilton
Worcester County Institution For Savings
Katherine Long
Mary Malone
Hamilton
Mary
Katherine
Prescott
Miss Allen
Mrs. Hamilton
Mr. Hamilton
Pinconning Fire Devastates Town Estate Loss Mounts
A major blaze in Pinconning Michigan on November 1 destroyed three blocks of business houses and residences. Estimated total losses near 140000 with 15000 insurance. Several residents aided in firefighting but many possessions were lost.
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Premature Explosion Kills Four in Victor Colorado
Foreman James Moore and workers Mike Welch plus three others died instantly from a premature black powder blast at the electric railway project at the head of Fifth Street in Victor Cripple Creek. Tons of rock showered the crew.
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Cripple Creek
Colo
James Moore
Mike Welch
Fifth Street
Victor
Prohibition voter Swallow breaks records in statewide results
Across Pennsylvania results show Beacom and McCauley winning by large margins while Dr. Swallow the Prohibition candidate for treasurer posts a record vote. Counties report Republican gains and Democratic fluctuations with Swallow polling strongly in many districts though Beacom and McCauley secure state offices.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Centre
Adams, Armatrong
Lozverne
Thio A
Beacom
McCauley
Rey
Dr. Swallow
Prohibition
Beacora
Blair
Olves
Adam L. Hare
Jesse L. Harman
A. Lee Fleck
Michael Poet
Bucks County
Cutler
Swallow
Thompson
Cameron County
Brown
Ritter
Centre County
Clearfield County
Tricket
Chester County
Swallow J
Clinton County
Columbia County
Herring
Kints
Harrisburg
Dauphin County
Delaware County
Elk County
Thomas B. Gill
Erie County
Franklin County
Fayette County
Edmund H. Reppert
Greene County
Huntingdon County
W. H. Benson
W. B. Watson
W. BR. Thompson
Indiana
Juniata County
Bencom
Thomas
Lathrop
Haywood
Lancaster County
Lehigh County
Lycoming County
Williamsport
Lawrence County
Mercer County
Montour County
Montgomery County
Judge Aaron
Ewartz
McKean County
Morrison
Judge
Mifflin County
Northampton County
Easton
McKinley
South Easton
Northumberland County
Perry County
Pike County
Potter County
Stevenson
Schuylkill County
Snyder County
Beacom and McCauley
MM. Thompson
George M. Shindle
Johny Willis
Register
H. C. Sampsell
J. M. Baker
Joseph Hendricks
Somerset Country
Wi. Thompson
Tioga County
Union County
Venango County
Warren County
Washington County
Westmoreland County
York County
Clarion County
Noo
Republicans Sweep County Offices Amid Election Night Jest
Early returns showed a strong Republican lead as Frederick Warnke and William Koch ran ahead of rivals. Democratic leaders at Music Hall claimed a sweep but official tallies, still incomplete with 35 districts reporting, favored Langstaff and the GOP slate though Carbondale’s numbers were undecided. final results hinged on official figures.
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Beck
Pryor
Langstaff
Copeland
Daniels
Jones
Warnke
Koch
Carbondale
Kelly
Lanestaff
the Tribune
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Horn
Norton
Law
F. J. Pitesimmons
Letters on election night results from Tribone readers
A correspondent argues the Republican ticket polled strong pluralities across counties while the Democratic slate achieved decisive majorities. He estimates votes for Beacom McCauley Swallow and others, notes rain reducing GOP turnout, and cites district returns suggesting broad Democratic gains. He signs as John H. Thomas and F. Fitzsimmons.
Republican Headquarters Packed for Key Local Meeting
At the Central Republican club rooms in the Price building a crowded gathering awaited election results. Chairman John H. Thomas and county committeemen, with candidates, compiled official returns under Secretary Alex Connell. Major Penman and others handled calculations and announcements as noted Republicans present included William Connell and W. Gay.
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Republican Club
Price
John H. Thomas
D. W. Powell
Alex. T. Connell
T. F. Penman
George Pryor
Yocum
F. L. Wormeier and
Local Lackawanna County Republican Triumph Concludes
A condensed 9 section digest notes Lackawanna County Republican victory continuing into statewide results. Tammany's sweep of Greater New York is marked while England and America tax comparisons appear in an editorial. A mine fire at Von Btorch continues, and a hospital nearing completion is announced with local weather and markets updates.
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Lackawanna County
Tammany
New York
England
America
von Btorch
Crowd cheers as Hyde Park Republicans win big in returns
A Hyde Park tally shows Republicans gaining and maintaining large majorities as returns roll in. Attendees include local figures like Thomas, Farr, Millar, Paine, Willams, J. D. Williams, Davis, Reynolds, Seamans, and Eugene Davis. Democrats arrive after midnight still outnumbered and retreat from the Republican headquarters.
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Lord Thomas
John R. Farr
W. 5. Millar
W. A. Paine
Th. J. Willams
J. D. Williams
John J. Davis
T. E. Reynolds
J. Seamans
Eugene Davis
Tommy Daniela
Hyde Park
Music Hall
Bie
Confusion at Muela Hall Democratic meeting
At Democratic headquarters in Muela Hall the scene was one of the utmost confusion and the place stayed densely packed until 2 am. Who presided or directed the affair was unknown at 10 pm, after which the meeting ran itself. The return was read from the platform and continued on Page 8.
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