Disputed Trials Mark Election Day Delays and Disorder
The report details chaotic polling with judges juggled by ward leaders amid fraud fears and excluded voters. Precincts report missing officials, scant railings, and a harsh cold drizzle as turnout lingers well under ten percent and carriages arrive late to Booths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. “Frisco
Stanley
T. A. McGill
W. F. Barton
Frank Clancy
Sutter
Agnew
Curia
R. Frash
Bosa
YWCA Conference Seeks Unity and Space Needs in Seattle
An all day YWCA conference opened at Plymouth Congregational Church with few attendees. Miss Dora Spencer led devotionals citing feeding the multitude as the scope of work. Elisabeth Wilson of Chicago outlined a merged movement linking the International Board of Women and YWCA with Seattle’s American committee. A New York convention to finalize the merger is set for December 5. Mies Fanny Gage discussed nationwide building needs while Mrs W D Wood urged a larger Seattle facility as current rents drain subscriptions. May B Walker outlined local shortages, and the group adjourned at noon for a lunch session addressing the association’s spiritual aims.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Dora A. Spencer
Elisabeth Wilson
Chicago
National Association
International Board of Women
American Committee
Seattle Association
New York
Mies Fanny Gage
Washington
Mra W. D Wood
Seattle
Mies May B. Walker
Bunch
Ara
Allen
Morning skillfully Dr Mall makes a key prosecution statement
The statement rejects a proposed out of court settlement and vows cooperation with prosecutors. It alleges Constantine attacked the speaker and asserts the community is safer with such individuals prosecuted, despite claims of a possible negotiation. The speaker warns against attempts to settle the case and mentions medical costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse
Constantine
Hela
City Hall Closed Amid Election Preparations
City Hall and downtown streets shut as clerks furnish polling place locations while officials address election matters. Mayor Moore signs last month’s payroll. City Engineer Thomson departs for California to attend his mother’s funeral. Betting swirls around Hearst and the county ticket with a 6 to 2 Democratic majority expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buslpens
Moore
Thomson
California
Hearst
Hi Gill
Jim Morrison
Batterby & Smith
Jim
Labor
Canary Learns to Talk After Six Months of Training
A canary trained by Mrs. Long learned to repeat words after six months of patient work. The bird now talks as freely as a trained parrot, speaking slowly and enunciating every word distinctly.
Poul Play Feared In Missing Man Case
A man named Poul Play, aged 44, from Reileyue Station, MH, disappeared during a shopping trip. His wife reports he left home saying he would shop but has not returned, and the police are investigating.
Kinsey completes nine hundred crossings of the Atlantic
New York reports purser Thomas Kinsey of the American liner St. Paul has finished his 901st voyage across the Atlantic. He holds the unique record for most western sea crossings by a living man with roughly 8,703,000 Atlantic miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas Kinsey
St. Paul
Atlantic Ocean
Kinsey
Atlantic
Sailors Mutiny in Portsmouth Barracks Riot
In Portsmouth England on November 6 officers faced a mutinous sailor riot sparked by a punitive order. Sailors rushed the officer to kneel but the entire naval force intervened at the canteen and officers quarters. Several arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
Portsmouth
England
Convict Rioter J H Carr Found Guilty in Atlanta Riot
J H Carr, among those indicted for rioting during the recent race disturbance, was found guilty by a city court jury yesterday in Atlanta Georgia.
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Scripps Telegraph Service
Atlanta, Ga
J. H. Carr
Bank Robbery Strikes Ladd Near La Salle
Robbers robbed the Farmers and Miners Bank of Ladd, a small town near La Salle, taking about $7,000. They bound cashier J. J. Hurley and escaped, with the crime discovered about an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps Telegraph Service
LA Salle
Farmers and Miners’ Bank of Ladd
Here
J. J. Hurley
Republican fund drive to cover election expenses
A hurry up call for more money was sent among Republican candidates to cover election day costs. A meeting of candidates discussed levying additional dues, with most agreeing to pay. The drive aims to secure support for the state senate race and counter reporting delays in getting results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saith
Mack
Etate Senate
Gloomy Court House on Election Day Amid Divorce and Bets
Desolate court corridors on election day. A claimant to the John Sullivan estate rushes in with papers and protests. Jail and betting chatter blend with reports of a sheriff race as a Boston murder case surfaces in Cleveland Place.
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Central
Land of Shamrock
John Sullivan
Jaler Lareen
Board of Trade
Larsen
Boston
Michael Marcoco
Nicola Leona
Cleveland Place
North End
Federal court opens term with diverse indictments
The new term of the United States circuit and district court begins at 11. The calendar lists cases with the United States as prosecutor including George W. Kunze for cutting timber on government land Captain Bod Ish for manslaughter Captain Newth for abducting an Eskimo woman Frank W. Mapes and former Seat fire department members for stealing government goods from Arlington dock Big Bill an Indian for selling liquor on a reservation Henry Fox and Albert Halverson for buying goods from soldiers W. C. McNichol and Charles a local employment agents for taking illegal proceeds C. A. Lamson and A. L. Jordan for smuggling hay Robert W. Smith Sr for mailing obscene matter Welsford Slade and Morgan for smuggling opium Grand jury will be impaneled tomorrow Trial jurors attend after November 20 when the trial of George Edward Adame will begin
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Federal Court
United States Circuit and District Court
United States
George W. Kunze
Bodish
Newth
Frank W. Mapes
Seat Fire Department
Arlington
Canada
Robert W. Smith, Sr
Welsford Slade
Morgan
George Edward Adame
Street Car Collison Injures Crew in Seconday Incident
Conductor David McKnight and gripman Brady of cable car No 4 were seriously hurt when the car suddenly stopped at Seconday after being caught in a grip. McKnight was thrown against railings and cut and bruised. Brady suffered thigh injuries. Passenger McHugh aided at Providence hospital. Brady’s injuries are deemed light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McKnight
James St
Gripman Brady
Seconday
James
McHugh
Providence Hospital
Bories
Brady
Mocha Camp Sparks Quito Road Train Wreck
In Ecuador at Mocha near Quito an American company camp caused a rail accident last night. Natives surrounded the train and tampered with a brake sending the carriages tumbling a mile, resulting in seven deaths and nine injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gudayquil
Ecuador
Mocha
Quito
Bank Cashier Reports Shortfall At Monroe Bank
C Cabolsa, cashier of the Monroe bank at Monroeville, is reported $22 916 short in a statement by the State Bank Examiner. The bank remains solvent with $20,000 in reserve to cover the deficiency.
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Seris Telegraph Service
Montgomery
Ala
C. Cabolsa
Monroe Bank
Monroeville
State Bank Examiner
Miners Die in Mont Landslide at Never Sweat Mine
In Butter Montana on November 6, two miners James McGovern and Don McKee were killed when earth failed at the 1,600 foot level of the Never Sweat mine. They were buried by an avalanche.
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Butter
Mont
James McGovern
Don McKee
Sheldon Freed After Inquiry Into Wife’s Chehalis River Death
Abbrdeeen Washington, November 6. H L Sheldon, held on suspicion of withholding details about his wife’s death, and whose wife’s body was found floating in the Chehalis River, has been released from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbrdeen
Wash
H. L Sheldon
Chehalis River
Hearst Leads in New York Election Returns
Early tallies across New York state point to a Hearst victory with reports of large turnout and long lines at polling sites. Rockefeller and other elites voted, while independent and party leaders warn of potential upsets as counts proceed. Police swore in officers to enforce legal registration and curb fraud.
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New York
Hearst
New York State
Journal
Elmira
N. Y
Higgins
Herrick
Hughes
Blateen
Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller
D. C. Hughes
New York City
Alton B. Parker
Rockefeller, Jr
Harry Payne Whitney
J. P. Morgan
McClelland
Indeo League
Herkimer County
Gray
Independence
Upstate
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Government Offices Largely Stand Still on Election Day
Washington reports business nearly stops as cabinet officers stay away except Secretary Hitchcock. About two thousand employers depart to vote and five hundred head to New York estate, leaving departments short staffed.
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Washington. D
Hitchcock
New York
President votes ballot No. 8 and departs on special train
Oyster Bay reports President scratches ballot No. 8 and seems to vote straight Republican. Secretary Loeb follows. The president then travels with Mrs. J. Roosevelt to a special train at 10:30 p.m. for the return to Washington.
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Ttea
Loeb
Mra. J. Weat Roosevelt
Washington
Ex-Detective Hatton Arrested for Double Voting Feat
Joseph R. Hatton a former detective was arrested in St Louis Missouri on the Nev 6 charges of voting two names from the same residence address within 26 minutes He resisted a police officer and was beaten into submission by the officer during the struggle.
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ST. Louis, Mo
Nev
Joseph R. Hatton
Salt Lake election forecasts amid strong anti Mormon ticket
Weather is clear and frosty as indications point to a heavy vote in Salt Lake County. The race strains for state and federal seats with a strong fight by the American anti Mormo ticket and the Indications that half their ticket will be elected. A bitter contest and trouble he looked for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Salt Lake County
Political clash as Memphis mayor Ark defies vice mayor over election control
In Memphis on November 6, Mayor Malone defied Vice-Mayor Walsh by attempting to seize control of the police during elections. The governor was urged to deploy militia. Malone supports the reform legislative ticket while Walsh aligns with the opposing side. Police orders were resisted, leading to the suspension of Chief Chavez and the firing of a captain.
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Perry
Craver
Megal
Malone
Hays
Tenessee
Memphis
Tenn
Walsh
Reform Legislative
Wale
Chavez
Rechief
Gillett Favored In California Governor Race
Early reports show Bell leading in several northern counties while Los Angeles and San Diego vote light. San Francisco and Oakland split, with Ruef’s judicial candidates expected to lose as Stone predicts Gillett winning statewide by about 20,000 votes.
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San Francisco
California
Oakland
Bell
Gillett
Sacramento
San Joaquin
Los Angeles
San Diego
Los Angeles Times
Bel
Alameda County
Reuf
Ruef
Stone
Voters Brace for Minnesota Gubernatorial Vote
Beaux weather in St. Paul as voters cast a heavy statewide ballot. Johnson seeks re election amid main issue of governorship with claim of certainty.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Johnson
Good Vote in Colorado Perspectives on Election Efforts
Denver reports show extraordinary efforts to mobilize voters with success. Betting favors Republicans slightly as New Mexico indicates moves toward joint statehood amid excellent weather in Arizona and New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Denver
Colo
New Mexico
Arizona
Gubernatorial Race Tight as Votes Filter In
Nashville Tenn November 6 The race for governor tightens between Democrat Paterson and Republican Evans as heavy voting and local clashes over key issues stir excitement across the state.
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Nashville
Tenn
Paterson
Evans
Murphy Confident Hearst Leading City Vote
Griggs W Sherman of the Democratic committee spoke with Charles F. Murphy and quoted Hearst as likely to win a bigger majority than Bir Coler. Murphy retorted and suggested he would not misstate on election day as returns from across the city showed Hearst favored.
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Murphy
Washington
Griggs W. Sherman
Demoscratic Congressional Committee
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany
Hearst
Bir Coler
Griggs
Charlie
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