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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1901
Page
1
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Des Moines reports Iowa voters swing to 1902 Republican sweep, A B Cummins elected governor by about 90 900 plurality, massive GOP gains in both chambers. Senate forecast 26 Democrats 12 Republicans, House 77 Democrats 23 Republicans, no Populists elected. Prohibitionists claim uptick in vote but no figures.
Lincoln Neb November 7 Indications from scattered precincts suggest Nebraska reaffirmed last year’s Republican verdict with a four point precinct gain. If held Judge Sedgwick Republican candidate for supreme court justice could carry the state by six to ten thousand. Republican chairman Lindsay says Sedgwick’s plurality matches McKinley’s. Fusion chairman de France offered no statement but stayed hopeful.
Louisville November 7 The Kentucky general assembly elected with the exception of half the senate that holds over will vote on a Democratic joint ballot to elect a successor to United States Senator Deboe. The assembly will choose the U S Senator.
Timond Virginia on November 7 reports Democrats carried the state ticket by more than 25 000 votes and held an overwhelming majority in the joint legislature. The party made gains in the southwest though black voters showed limited turnout.
Local elections held across Kansas elected county commissioners and school trustees. Republicans were generally successful and claim the results forecast a workable majority for them in the next legislature, reflecting the prevailing political wind.
Sioux Falls November 7 Returns arrive slowly with light statewide voting. Only circuit judges were on the ballot. Indications show Republicans likely elected all eight judges while Democrats claim Bennett in the Third and McGee in the Seventh.
Mason City Iowa November 7 The bodies of N S Baird and G L Montgomery traveling men who died in Clear Lake have been recovered from the lake using grappling hooks both men were married and left families
Dan M. Hogan, a renowned bookmaker, was shot and killed by his son Dan M. Hogan Jr in their Wilmington home. The motive given was the father’s abuse of the wife, leading to the fatal shot under the right arm. The son is held awaiting inquest while a jury rules the killing justifiable. Hogan, 59, left property above $60,000 after race gambling reverses and failed mortgage attempts sparked family strife.
In Massillon Ohio on November 5 burglars tortured Balser Race his wife and two sons until they yielded over $1,000 in certificates of deposit and $40 in money. The attackers set fire to their hair and threatened to roast them alive. One son may not recover as the robbers fled in Race property rigs.
Seth Low, former Columbia president and Citizens' Union candidate, defeats Edward M. Shepard in a record municipal vote with a plurality reported between 30 000 and 40 000. Jerome wins district attorney and Van Wyck loses as fusion gains control in key borough races including Fornes over Van Hoesen.
Result from Columbus shows Republicans win state ticket and enlarge legislature, likely reelecting Senator Foraker. Analysts credit Silver Democrats abstention and strong party organization, plus desire to sustain prosperity and Roosevelt policy continuity. Republicans consider Dick for governor in two years.
Massachusetts votes exceed 300000 in an off year as W Murray Crane of Dalton wins a third term by a margin similar to his first. Democrats gain modestly with Josiah Quincy improving city results, boosting hopes for a municipal victory next month. Crane carries 185,500 to Quincy 115,370 statewide with a 70,408 lead.
Returns indicate Frank Harris elected state treasurer and William Pottett elected supreme court justice by pluralities well below 1899 levels when Barnett had 110,588. The drop is partly due to a lighter overall vote.
Fire started by incendiaries destroyed Beaver Creek coal mines near Sheridan Wyoming on November 7. The blaze, fed by oil-slicked cars rolled into the mine, threatens to burn for years. No lives were lost though the loss is heavy and the coal was of finest quality in Northern Wyoming.
A Monon line wreck at Bedford Indiana involved a combined passenger and stone train. About 100 quarry workers and officials rode the cars, and 30 were injured when the stone cars and passenger section collided at the Monon Southern Indiana crossing.
Washington reports Hon. Joseph H. Choate arrived in the capital and recalled being in England at McKinley's death. He said the English people were deeply stirred and that English sentiment felt like the loss of a loved leader shared across the empire.
Early returns from about half of Baltimore precincts suggest Democrats will hold the legislature and carry around 67 joint ballot votes, a slim margin above a majority. The Second district race in Baltimore city appears pivotal though totals are uncertain and officials offered guarded claims without figures.
About 3000 to 4000 Irish-Americans gathered at Carnegie Hall in New York for a reception to John E Redmond leader of the Irish Nationalist party. The event was hosted by the Amalgamated Irish societies in New York the Irish Nationalist club and the New York Irish league. Redmond outlined the United Irish league aims to render English rule in Ireland in Parliament and out of it difficult and dangerous. He said the league would continue as the successor to the land league.
President Roosevelt learned of the election outcomes during his train journey back to Washington and after arriving at the White House. He followed AP bulletins and private dispatches keenly, taking particular interest in New York City fusion ticket victories. He telegraphed congratulations to Mr Low and later to the new district attorney as Jerome’s victory seemed certain.
Philadelphia reports Secretary Clements of the Union party conceding defeat of the state and county ticket on meagre returns. He declines to provide figures on the results.
Walter Binder and William Seaver were fired upon in their home by men described as former strikers. Seaver died at once, Binder is critically wounded. Harry Jones and Arthur Mc Craney are in custody. more arrests expected as the strike era lingers in the city.
Des Moines reports Republican A B Cummins will win Iowa governor by about 21,000 votes, with an estimated total near 260,000 and a 77,000 plurality after accounting for a 15 percent statewide drop from last year. Frank Stuart predicts Democratic gains in county offices. Prohibitionists hope for 25,000 votes.
Ohio advices show strong interest in doubtful counties for the legislature. All members are chosen biennially with no holding over. Senator Foraker campaigns for re election and Hanna faces potential re election. Republicans seek endorsements for first term incumbents and the two senators help align state and legislative tickets. Betting favors Republicans in key counties as cold weather grips Ohio.
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 6 Republican Chairman Lindsay said the party ran a thorough campaign statewide and expects Judge Sedgwick to win by a larger margin if voters are mobilized. Democratic Vice Chairman Scott forecast a fusion victory with Populist leader De France backing similar vote ranges and weather dampening turnout. A new base ball league discussion in Kansas City involves joining St. Paul Milwaukee Chicago Indianapolis Toledo and Louisville with Hickey possibly moving to Chicago.
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