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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
In Washington New York Republicans enter a bruising contest to pick a Pratt successor as his term ends March 3. Candidates include Joseph D. Chonte General Morice Worker Werbert Varnons Jon Frasett 1 2k Vieeland Jud Perkins Butler of Buffalo News Ex Governor Thok and Timothy Woodruff the senate chair.
Columbia reports Republican control firming after Harris Byrdson defeat as Harmen leads with about forty thousand plurality. Election lines suggest Liberal city vote overcome rural areas, with January legislative panel to elect Parker's successor and Fortker to present Huriven ning 1910. Taft plurality projected from sixty thousand in Ohio.
New York reports on Taft era optimism with a broad industrial revival. The Steel Company lowers steel to 24 dollars per ton from 28, railroads ready to adjust prices, Pennsylvania Milleberg adds full force to repairs, American Nut and Bolt raises wages by twenty percent for all workers.
Lincoln, Nels Nov 5 While not capable of discussing the long term political effect of the Democratic victory in his home state, William J Bryan speaks informally to friends about his pleasure at the Nebraska result. He notes satisfaction from so many personal friends and 100 abrogations visiting to express confidence and devotion. He says politicians seek work, but private life offers chance to do things without holding office. He asserts one can act within reach of each person.
Columbus Nev report states Ellis resigns and Wade Milly also plans to resign as attorney general. Milly will depart for Washington to assume duties, while United States Attorney Jeuman is elected to succeed him. Local reaction notes loyalty and support for reforms upcoming in the state government.
A November report says a Grand Tripp train struck seven workmen, killing them on the tracks. Authorities report the accident occurred today, with rescue units at the scene and investigations ongoing.
San Francisco November 5 Judge Frank W. Dunne, known for handling bribery graft cases in the city, has been re elected. Ludo Cook, who faced opposition from SPAT, was defeated.
In Waterbury on Nov. election chatter centers on Bryony with bets about James Ternier wearing stockings in bed. Walter Delve comments on the unconventional wager as locals weigh the válto.
A fragmentary Nov 5 19th century letter from Gov Harris to Harmon includes mock congratulations and bizarre demands. It references Jon Judaon, St Paul Building Cincinnati Plymouth and Plymouth zonal Highways, with assorted sensational pledges and odd tasks for several named individuals.
Philadelphia reports a last minute nominee Frank J. Gorman twenty four year old reporter granted three weeks leave to seek county commissioner seat. He wins a thin victory as reform movement opposes Republican city organization. Gorman to earn five thousand dollars annually for three years and duties include correct ballot printing and election oversight. In Buffalo a hotel proprietor dies and his son Georgie age 17 is killed while a suspect attempts self harm. The suspect is detained and considered insane.
In Columbia on November 5 a near complete count shows the Ola congressional delegation will list 1 Republican and 9 Democrats. Democrats retain districts and appear likely to influence the legislative session, with Foraker faction contesting seats and a Democratic senator potential if Harman's plan succeeds.
Cincinnati November 5 President Taft told the National Conference of the Women’s Missionary Body that the development of China is the great world movement of the present He denied rumors about a man in Washington becoming president and stated he views himself as a public servant with a stake in government dependencies and Christian influence in world development.
St. Paul Nov 5 With Bryan apparently removed as a essential factor Governor Johnson of Minnesota reelected for a third term in a strong Republican surge is the logical candidate of the Democrats for President in 1904. Cleveland Nov 3 Unofficial returns from all six counties in the 14th district show Sharp Deaconet over Owat Republican. Nebraska Nov 3 The state probably by 10000 shallenberger Democrat elected governor. only one Republican congressman elected. a boom for Bryan for senator is growing. Denver Nov 5 The returns indicate that Bryan has carried Colorado by about 6000 and Shafreth Democrat elected governor. Baltimore Nov 8 On the face of unofficial returns up to noon with a portion of Dorset county counting, Taft has a plurality in the state. Detroit Nov 6 Warner Republican reelected Governor over Herman by 10000. Thompson Democrat defeated for mayor of Detroit by Brockmeyer. Indianapolis Nov 5 Indiana Republican committee concedes all state offices to the Democrats who have elected eleven Democratic congressmen and control the legislature on joint ballot. St Louis Nov 6 Indley Republican elected Governor by 150. legislature claimed by Democrats and Republicans. The party leads show Republicans will control the legislature by about 26 majority on joint ballot. Columbus Nov 5 Judge Judson Harmon elected governor of Ohio by about 26000 Democratic plurality. entire state ticket below governor regarded as Republican. The vote close between gubernatorial candidates delayed confirmation. Ohio predicted Republican control of both legislative branches and national delegation.
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