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Scranton Tribune

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Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1902

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Pennypacker Wins Governor Seat Amid Mixed Pennsylvania Returns

Pennsylvania election results show Republican Samuel W. Pennypacker elected governor by about 175000. GOP gains in most counties offset by Democratic rises in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. two to three Democrats likely elected to Congress. Senate hold by Hale Petrose expected. Allegheny and Philadelphia influence noted.

Associated Press Philadelphia Samuel W. Pennypacker Hales Petrose United States Senate Pennsylvania Allegheny Pittsburg Congress Odell New York Coler Pennypacker Pattison Ohio Delaware Northwest la Fallette Wisconsin trans-Mississippi Inter-Mountain Pacific Coast New England

Pennsylvania Congressmen List by District From AP Wire

Exclusive AP report lists Pennsylvania congressional districts with elected representatives. Names include Brigham Adams Burke Foerderer De Vo Morrell McCreery Cassel Connell Palmer Kilne Wright Deemer Dickerman Mahon Polk Evans Olmsted Lafean Huff Acheson Bates Smith Sib Jey Dalsell Porter and others across districts from one to thirty.

Kirst H. H. Brigham Repub- Thown lMobert Adams, Jr Republcan Henry Burke Republicain Robert L. Foerderer Edward de Vo Morrell George D. McCrejry lThomas Butler Thepublican L. Kurd Cassel Repub Henan William Connell Alexander Billmyer M. 4 Olmsted Alvin Evans D. F. Lafean Joseph Sib Jey John Dalsell H. K. Porter Fus

Judges Elected In Eleven Counties Of Pennsylvania

Exclusive wire reports judges elected across Pennsylvania eleven counties with party affiliations. Allegheny County names Stowe Republican and Cohen Republican for first court. Philadelphia and Berks counties show Democrats and Republicans among nominees while other counties list local selections.

Philadelphia Vania Common Allegheny A. Vorburg Columbia County William Krickblum Fik Thomas BH Gillowly Huntingdon County W. TL Benson Merrivoe John Mo Bossard

Ballot in the Counties Shows Mixed Election Returns

The report outlines early estimates across counties including Armstrong, Bucks, Clarion, Clearfield, Chester, Dauphin, Forest, Fulton and more. Results favor Pennypacker in several counties with Republican gains and Democratic contests for legislature and congress pending. County by county tallies show plurality figures and likely control shifts.

Election results show Democrats win Greene County seats

Greene county totals indicate Pat son with a 1600 plurality for the legislature James McNeely Democrat elected to the legislature O W Kennedy Democrat leads county by 190 for congress B N Freeland Democrat holds a 200 plurality for the senate

Greene County Patson Gsuin James McNeely Congress O. W. Kennedy Senate B. N. Freeland

Odell Wins in New York State Governor Race

Coler leads in Greater New York with roughly 117 500 plurality, while Odell maintains statewide lead. New York City returns favor Democrats, with Tammany gains in the state legislature. statewide results show Odell maintaining a margin as late returns trickle in.

Odell New York Coler Greater Seth Low Oyster Bay

County Returns Mixed Gains in Local Elections

Tiuntingdon county reports Pennypacker 1100 votes in a Democratic gain. Montgomery and Taylor win as Republicans by 500 plurality. Mahon, Republican, takes Congress seat, Benson elected associate judge.

Clearfields County Pennypacker Boulton and Scofield Congress R. Dresser Patton Tiuntingdon County Montgomery and Taylor Republicains Mahon Benson

Republicans Sweep Lancaster County Elections Increases

The entire Republican ticket won by larger majorities in Lancaster County. Governor Pennypacker led with about 11 000 plurality, the legislature favored Frank B McCain by 1900, and three assemblymen won in the north with about 6000 plurality. Congress went to H Burd Cassel with 11500 plurality and Senate race to J A Stober in the north with about 6000 plurality.

Dauphin County Pennypacker Congress Olmstead Lancaster County Frank B. McCain H. Burd Cassel Senate J. A. Stober

Coler Endorses Hope Amid Post-Election Claims

In New York on election night, Democratic governor candidate Coler said he cannot imagine giving up after a magnificent vote in Greater New York. He urged that the outcome remains open and expressed continued confidence in eventual results.

New York Coler

Lycoming County Returns Indicate Democratic Ticket Victory

Lycoming county results show Pattison leading by 1500 to 1800 and Mansel securing 1000 to 1200. The whole Democratic ticket appears elected except possibly George Harder, with a Republican for register and recorder contest.

Lycoming Lycoming County Pattison Mansel Congress George Harder Register and Recorder

Peculiar Vote Tally in Upper State Referendum

Fragmentary report notes no peculiar vote in the upper state as Pam argues little of that heathen evidence has occurred. Mr Coler comments only briefly on district results where the delegation stands twenty Republicans to seventeen Democrats, with current state representation at 22 Republicans to 12 Democrats.

Pam Coler

President Roosevelt gratified by New York returns

President Roosevelt, informed through the day and night, retired at 11 satisfied with the election results. He was especially pleased by New York state returns showing Governor Odell reelected and sent a telegram of congratulations. The president and Secretary Cortelyou received returns at Oyster Bay. His Fifth of the Third district precinct stayed Democratic. He and his party planned to depart Oyster Bay for Philadelphia at 7.

New York Roosevelt New York State Odell Cortelyou Bagtimore

Fireworks explode with fatal effect in Madison square

An early explosion of fireworks in Madison Square during election night reportedly killed about ten people and injured many more. Panic caused window breakage and mass injuries as 500 police were deployed to manage the caos and rushed victims to hospitals.

New York Madison Squire

Liquor Sale Case Dismissed at Capitol Restaurants

The DC Court of Appeals dismissed the prosecution of Theodore J. Page and Warren J. Coffin for selling liquor at capitol restaurants. It held the district liquor site law not intended to apply to the Capitol.

Washington Theodore J. Page Warren J. Coffin Capitol Court of Appeals of District of Columbia

Italian gun boats bombarded pirates near Midi coast

A newly received report from Midi on the Lohela coast says authorities promise to deliver pirates to Italians and collect 804 indemnity for the families of two Italian sailors killed in a fight with the pirates.

Associated Press Rome Midi Lohela Yemen Arabia Say

Tragic Accident Kills 11-Year-Old Walter Detweller

Walter Detweller, 11, of Chester Valley, was fatally wounded in a hunting accident in Tredyffrin township when his gun discharged while chasing a rabbit into a rail pile. He was the son of David Detweller.

Associated Preav West Chester Walter Detweller Tredyvfftrin David Detweller Chester Valley

Georgia Legislature Reelects Senator Clay in Joint Session

The Georgia legislature in joint session re elected United States Senator Alexander S. Clay for a six year term. Clay received WW votes and Walter Johnson of Atlanta, Republican, 4.

Atlanta Georgia United States Alexander Clay Benator Walter Johnson

Local Game Scores Reported for Philadelphia and Pittsburg

In Philadelphia Athletics 12 to 8 Pittsburg Pittshburg game result reports Orange A. G. led by Philidel phia with striking early offense. The wire note lists teams and locations in terse score flash.

Associated Press Philadelphia—Athletics Orange A. G Pittsburg Pittshburg Philidelphia

Henry Hrook Dies Veteran Proprieter of Congressional Hotel

Exclusive wire reports Henry Hrook longtime proprietor of the Congressional hotel near the capitol grounds died today. Public men knew him well and he was a familiar figure around official circles.

Associated Preas Washington Henry Hrook Congressional Hotel Capitol Grounds Mwe

Congress Will Be Republican

Republican gains described as decisive with party control shifting in Preset, signaling a new legislative dominance. Voters respond to campaign momentum as party advocates tout policy alignment and unified leadership ahead of upcoming sessions.

Senate Republicans Narrow Victory Reports Hover Over Returns

At midnight, Chairman Griggs claimed a Democratic majority of 10 to 12 votes while exclusive wires said Republicans would control the next House by a narrow margin. Griggs warned of gains in New York Massachusetts Maryland Kentucky New Jersey California Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota and three in California. Babrock reported an estimated 204 Republicans in the House with 4 of 6 Maryland seats won.

Griggs Democratic Congressional Committee Washington House of Representatives House United States Senate New York Chilrman Babrock Republican Congressional Committee Senator Hanna National Republican Committee New York City Maryland Massachusetts Kentucky New Jersey California Wisconsin Michigan Minnesota

Pardee Victory Hints GOP Lead in California Race

Returns show a favorable result for Pardee Republican candidate for governor with a likely small margin over Democrat Lane. Party divisions within Republicans cloud the legislature and indicate a tight political outcome.

San Francisco Pardee Lane

Peabody Leads in Early Colorado Governor Race

Denver reports show James H. Peabody the Republican leading Edward Stimson for governor after a spirited campaign. Returns are slow and no reliable legislative forecast is possible. six complete tickets contested the race at that time.

Denver

Connecticut Falls to Republicans as Tide Splits Liberties

New Haven reports from 100 towns show Chamberlain leading for governor with a 7,051 plurality and an overall statewide Republican plurality near 1,000. Early returns indicate Republicans will win all four district congressmen and the at large seat, with the general assembly largely Republican, securing O. H. Platt's Senate return.

New Haven Connecticut General Assembly United States Senate O. TI. Platt Chamberlain

Buckmaster Wins Wilmington First District Drive for Democrats

Early returns from Wilmington show Dr T C Buckmaster Democrat defeating James Hitchen Republican in the First district. Democrats also win in the Fourth and Fifth districts, giving the party three of five Wilmington seats. Henry A Slouston Democrat appears poised for a solid state majority as the statewide returns trend in favor of Democrats. Party chairman Willard Saulsbury cites returns indicating Trouston’s likely victory in Congress.

Wilmington Del T. C. Buckmaster James Hitchen Addicks Hitchen United States Buckmaster Pitth Tika

Pattison Leads Lugerne County with 3500 Plurality

In Lugerne county Pattison secures a 3500 vote edge while a Democratic opponent trails by 1565 and Palmer the Republican candidate for congress posts a 2500 countywide plurality. Four Republicans aid two.

Lugerne Pattison Palmer Congress

Democrats gain ground in state legislature in Delaware counties

Partial returns from Kent and Sussex show Democrats ahead while New Castle county appears to flip at level five seats. With statewide totals still uncertain, analysts say Democrats gain leverage if Kent and Sussex hold, potentially giving the party control.

Legislatire New Castle County Kent Sussex

Governor Morrison Seen Likely After Strong Republican Gains

Early returns show broad Republican gains with expectations Morrison elected governor and gains in the legislature. Large field of five fall tickets fueled high interest as vote totals come in.

Morrison

Illinois Republicans claim statewide victory in early returns

Early returns indicate a normal Republican majority on the state ticket and a Republican legislature in Illinois. Chicago reports at 9 and 11 PM claim the state ticket won, with Lorimer Madden possibly victorious in the first district and Busse carrying Cook County for state treasurer by a large margin.

Springfield Chicago Lorimer Daiid Madden Cool County Busse Cook County Illnois Repubican United States Mason

Indianapolis Returns Favor Republicans in Off Year

Early returns indicate a normal off year majority for the Republican state and legislative tickets with gains for Congress. The legislature appears safely Republican, ensuring the return of Senator Fairbanks.

Tndianapolis Legisiatlhye Fairbanks

Republicans Elect State Ticket by About Seventy-Five Thousand

Des Moines reports at 11 p.m show the Republicans winning the state ticket by roughly 75 000 in a strong showing across districts. Early returns suggest Judgeird sall, the GOP nominee for Henderson’s seat, will win by about four to three thousand votes over former Governor Boies.

Des Moines Irdsall David B. Henderson Boies

Republicans win state ticket and eight congressmen

Topeka reports at 10 o clock tonight Chairman Albaugh says the Whan sas Republicans have elected the entire state ticket and all eight congressmen Bailey for governor will have a larger majority than Staniley. The legislature is Republican, though the majority may be smaller there.

Topeka Albaugh Republican State Committee Whansas Bailey Staniley

Maryland Congressional Election Quiet Apart from Disturbances

Baltimore voters elected six congressmen with Republicans winning four seats and Democrats two. The Third district featured a tight race, with Wachter declaring a lead of about two votes. The overall election proceeded quietly aside from minor disturbances in the eastern part of the city.

Baltimore Maryland Wachter Aboue

Massachusetts Republicans win vast statewide victory

Boston returns show Republicans carry Massachusetts by a substantial plurality winning the entire state ticket and majorities in most councilor districts. Governor Bates leads, Gaston garners over twenty thousand more votes than Quincy in 1906, marking the smallest Republican plurality since 1890.

Boston Mass Massachusetts John J. Bates Crane Gaston Quincy ISN Bates Mici

Bliss and Ticket Sweep Michigan Election Victory

Detroit reports Bliss wins the governorship with the full Republican state ticket and gains control of the legislature. General Alger is seen as likely to win the U S Senate seat as Republicans keep the congressional delegation, including eleven in the new House. The First district remains with the Republicans.

Detroit Bliss General Alger United States Chaiman G. J. Diekoma Republican State Central Committee Dowbr Henn

Republicans secure solid congressional delegation

At midnight the tally shows Bi. Paul Nov Van Sant and the Republican state ticket elected to a majority. Five tickets contested and the count is slow as results come in.

Bi. Paul Nov. van Sant Atute

Early returns show mixed gains in St. Toula Iowa races

Early returns indicate a reduced majority for the Democratic state ticket and gains for Republicans on congressional issues. The count proceeds slowly.

Helena Ballot Shifts as Republicans Lose Supreme Court Seat

A fragmented report notes a Republican candidate William Db Plotllo appears defeated for an associate justice seat on the Supreme Court, with opposition from a Democrat candidate Lies Lie. Five unspecified details are mentioned about the Weld.

Helena William Db. Plotllo Justle Supreme Court Lieslie Thekels Weld

Lincoln Republicans Elect Mickey Governor in 5,000 Margin

The Nebraska capital reports that the Republicans elected Mickey as governor over Fusion candidate Thompson by about five thousand votes. They retain their previous congressional balance.

Nebraska Lincoln Mickey Thompson Fucsion

Nevada Returns to Republican Fold in Governor and Legislature

Carson City reports that Nevada voters elected A. Cleveland as governor and chose a Republican legislature, signaling a confirmed shift back to the GOP. The outcome consolidates party control in the state government.

Carson City A. Cleveland Nevada

Republicans hold steady in Concor s district race

Nov. 4 results show Bacheldor ahead Hollis by a normal majority as the congressional delegation remains unchanged.

Concors Bacheldor Hollis

Stokes Claims Nine of Ten Congressmen Elected

In Trenton on November 4 Chairman Stokes of the Republican state committee said the party had elected nine of the ten congressmen.

Trenton N. J Stokes Republican State Committee

Paterson area election keyed by countywide results

Republican County Chairman Taylor announced Pattison carried Lackawanna County by 2000 votes with Phillips and Hayes likely elected in the First and Second districts. Vosburg remains in reach as remaining districts favor him while Connell leads in the First Senate region and James appears elected in the Third district. Counting delays and late returns marked the long election night.

Taylor Pattison Phillips Hayes Connell Vosburg Durkin Burschell The Tribune

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