Ammany Es Routed. Seth Low Elected NYC Mayor in Close Contest
Election results across eleven states show Republicans winning governors in New Jersey Ohio Massachusetts Iowa Rhode Island and a Democratic win in Virginia. Maryland Kentucky likely to gain two Democratic U S Senate seats. Mississippi remains Democratic. Nebraska stays Republican.
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New York City Fusion Ticket Led by Seth Low
The fusion ticket led by Seth Low carried strong support across most boroughs of Greater New York with Bronx showing possible exception as voters showed broad interest in the contest.
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Seth Low
Greater
New York
Bronx
Memorial Arch Association Seeks Contributions
The William McKinley National Memorial Arch Association formed in Washington aims to erect a memorial arch across the Potomac from Washington to Virginia. Fundraising relies on voluntary contributions from Americans at home and abroad, with vice presidents named across states and cities. Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey hold honorary or vice president roles, supporting the effort to raise funds for the arch with planning by American architects and artists.
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District of Columbia
Washington
Potomac River
Virginia Shore
Henry C. Porter
New York
Roosevelt
Lyman J. Gage
Treasury
Admiral Dewey
Mtn
Election results show Republican gains and Dem decline
Early returns indicate A B Cummins won Indiana governor race by over 90 000 with Prohibition rising to 25 000. Democrats lose in 99 counties with only six carried. Legislature forecast 125 Republicans 95 Democrats. Ohio re elects Gov Nash, Republicans hold both legislative chambers, Kilbourn boosts anti saloon sentiment.
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T. J. Phillips
Spence
Allison
Dolliver
Ohio
George SK. Nash
Foraker
United States Senate
Arly
Gor
Nash
Franklin County
Wilbourn
Kilbourn
Inter
Election results show Republican gains nationwide
New York City Tammany defeated Low elected Mayor Jerome wins plurality Van Wyck beaten Ohio Nash elected Governor by 65000 Republicans in both legislature. Kentucky Democrat legislature to name Deboe successor Republican Iowa Cummins elected Governor Maryland Democrats gain Gorman back New Jersey Murphy Governor Nebraska Republicans gain while Democrats falter Massachusetts Crane elected Governor Virginia shows Democratic sweep Reade Islam Democrats gain Assembly Republicans win all State offices
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Crane
Virginia
Election results reflect mixed gains across states
Voters turned out strongly in many states despite an off year. Republicans gain in New York and the Legislature, Nash leads in Ohio with about 66 000 votes ahead of Kilbourne, Cummins nearly 85 000 ahead, while Kentucky Democrats reclaim the Legislature and Louisville votes Democratic. New Jersey sees Murphy win as governor.
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Thas
Olio
Nash
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Kilbourne
Towa
A. B. Cummins
South Dakota
Albany
Ublicans
David B. Hill
Election results span multiple states show Republican gains
Nebraska and Pennsylvania returns indicate Republican victories with large pluralities. Judge Sedgewick leads Nebraska by 5 000 to 11 000, while Pennsylvania State Treasurer Frank Harris and Supreme Court winner William Potter enjoy substantial margins. Early counts hint at Democratic losses in the Legislature and a favorable GOP Senate outcome for Arthur Pue Gorman in Maryland.
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Creasy
William P. Potter
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Harman Yerkes
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Arthur Pue Gorman
United States Senate
Election Board
Methodist aid for poor children sparks Chicago outreach growth
A Methodist Church worker in Chicago organized child welfare efforts on Van Buren Street. Volunteers funded a project that now serves about 5 000 people monthly, with new buildings to support 5 000 to 10 000 weekly. Summer outings to Lake Michigan parks are provided, and supporters want to expand to other cities.
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Croker Quits as Tammany Leader in 1890s Transfer
A New York dispatch reports Richard Croker abdicated leadership of Tammany Hall after election results. At dinner with Maurice Untermeyer and Senator T. D. Sullivan Croker named John F. Carroll as his successor and proceeded to the Democratic Club where Carroll awaited the news.
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Carroll
New York Dispatch
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Croker
Maurice Untermeyer
T. D. Sullivan
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John F. Carroll
Mr. Croker
Democratic Club
Punishing Drunken Husbands With Riding the Stang
In northern England a historic punishment called riding the stang involves tying drunk husbands astride a long pole and parading them through town. A jeering crowd pelts the offender with refuse as the practice reemerges in public notice.
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Beeswax Money Trials in Hardware Trade Nationwide
Beeswax is said to pass as money in hardware trade across the United States. Tin peddlers trade for beeswax in the South and beyond, profiting as it moves from peddlers to wholesale hardware dealers and onward to New York barrels.
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United States
South
New York
Speed of Ocean Vessels Shows German Lead in Atlantic Runs
The London Chronicle notes steady gains in vessel speed. German mail steamers now beat British rivals by about one and a half knots, a larger gap than in any previous era, with Germans dominating since 1897 after a long history of Cunard Inman White Star and Guion competition.
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Inman
White Star Lines
Guion
Britain
White Star
London Chronicle
Forty-One Years a Teacher in Chicago’s Schools
Dr James R Dewey of Chicago recently left the city’s educational field after forty one years of continuous service He began in 1860 as Greek chair at Chicago High School and expanded to sciences before retiring in September due to failing eyesight His career spanned from 200 pupils to about 12000 and he also studied medicine and lectured at the Homeopathic School
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James R. Dewey
One High School
James RE. Deweytember
Witty Epigrams and Quips From Early 20th Century Papers
A collage of humorous exchanges and puns from multiple papers, including snippets about weddings, family life, and social quirks. The dialogue showcases misheard phrases, dialect humor, and light social observations featuring characters like Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Fresh, and various townsfolk in everyday scenes.
Worldly reflections on virtue and a man smoking
A reflective note observes that the world is better overall and that encountering a smoker often directs attention toward a building of interest or consequence. The writing contrasts personal insight with public scenes, hinting at moral or civic concerns.
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