Republicans Win Big in Milwaukee and Other States
General elections report sweeping Republican gains in Milwaukee with large margins. Democrats are scarce in Santa Fe, New Mexico, while Rhode Island’s first plurality system election leaves Brown vs Baker to legislative determination. Tacoma, Kings, Queens, and Buffalo counties show GOP triumphs for supervisors and justices. Rhode Island’s legislature faces post election deadlock. In Kensesse, Tennessee, and nearby cities, elections hinge on party tickets and third party splits, with GOP gains broad but uneven across jurisdictions.
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Brookrirs
N. Y
Kings
Queens
Buffalk
Gravesend
McKune
Citizens’ League Movement
Rhode Island
Baker
Brown
Senate
House
United States
Nathan F. Dixon
Aare
Edgar Wetmore
Big Vote Cast in Multiple Town Elections
The report details several local elections on April 4 with Republican wins across Peoria Illinois and other towns. In Peoria 6,757 votes were cast with the Republican slate winning by margins from 700 to 1,800, aside from H C Seward. Democratic gains are noted in New Mexico and Milwaukee with party triumphs and large majorities.
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Peonia
H.C. Seward
Grant
AP. A
Women Shut Out in Kansas City School Vote
At Springfi eld Missouri on April 4 a campaign to stop women from voting surfaced as thirty women were denied polling booth access in Palmer. Democrats refused to receive their ballots while Republicans safeguarded ballots and had the Republican clerk record votes. The Kan sas City municipal result showed a complete victory for the Republican ticket, including a school bond measure carried, and the effort to mobilize female voters failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. 4
Laraimie
Wyeeg
Lanawhie
Wya
ALP. 4
Votab Blicans
Kansas City
Kas
Feoes
Springiigia
Sramarmtp
Palmer
McKinley Unable to Attend State League Convention
Telegram from Acting Secretary Butterfield notes preparations for the Republican State League convention at Copeland. About 1,000 delegates from 700 clubs expected. McKinley could not attend due to engagement and sends regrets. Kansas speakers invited. audience may request speakers. candidates for safe offices expected to speak.
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Srece
Tary Butterfield
Copeland
McKinley
J. Ware Butterfield
Topeka
McKiney
Kansas
Bland Bill Passes Veto Clash Stirs House
The roll call on passage of the Bland bill over the president's veto precipitated amid great disorder. At 4 15 p m the vote was interrupted by heated controversy between Speaker Reed and others during the suspension of the call.
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Wasnix Gros
House
Reed
Topeka baseball backer Meyers seeks semi pro squad
Meyers a Topeka baseball enthusiast and aspiring pitcher begins a subscription drive to fund a semi pro team and build athletic park. He aims to recruit talents including McPadien Smith and members of the 1892 club, with Governor Lewelling endorsing the plan. If funds fail to reach repairs, Meyers may sign with Pt. Smith team.
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Lewelling
Ita Meyers
Topeka
Himsell
Topeke Next
Hirself
Guy McPadien
Clarence Smith
Sone
Meéslahoun
Perry
Driscoll
Meyers
Athletic
Pt. Smith
Five Arrested After Window Fall and a Town Disorder
Around nine, Sergeantsteela Olivers Arterbridge and Hicks found Lillie Tack and the Codey near Kansas avenue south of Crane, with Lee Curtis Edward Williams and Gus Pier. Curtis fled from a second story window as Butler fell and broke his arm. All six were jailed and fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Butler missed court due to injuries and the petit larceny case was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tack
Price Exektor Hutler
Sergeantsteela
Olivers Arterbridge
Hicks
Reid
Kansas Avenue
Crane
Lillie Tack
Codey
Lee Curtis
Edward Williams
Gus Pier
Ezekiel Butler
Curtis Allehted
Butler
Heap
Lake steamer goes down off Mackinaw shore
The Minneapolis sank off McGuip point at 3 30 this morning in twenty fathoms of water. Captain Bogard and fifteen crew reached shore in safety. The steamer owned by A W Parker of Detroit was valued at 850 00 and insured for 400 700. The State of Michigan ran on Kenosha reef near Alpena last night. tugs were sent to pull her off and she is not badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackinaw
Mich
proeHer
Minneapolis
McGuip
Bogard
A. W. Parker
Detroit
State of
Kenosha Reef
Alpena
Man’s Fight Over Song Ends With Knife Wounds
In Quincy Illinois on April 4 at a saloon a drunken quarrel erupted when Dierke tried to eject Ben Miller after Miller sang After the Ball. Both men drew knives and Miller was stabbed in the throat and injured others as the fight continued. Dierke also produced a blade and vanished after the assault.
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Quincy, Til
Ben Miller
Dacre
Siime
Dierke
Miller
Durke
War of the Cokers Routs at McClure Works
Rioters clash with guards at Mayfield and Donnelly McClure coke plants in Asiostown Pennsylvania. A volley wounds a Hungarian. Foreman Paddock of Frick Works is killed by a mob. Deputies sworn in. mass meetings planned. region on edge as clashes spread to Painter Donnelly and Mayfield sites.
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Paddock
Frick Works
Asiostown
Mayfield and
Donnelly
McClure Coke Company
Blount Pleasant
Boyle
McClure Company
Brennan
Wilhelm
McCann
Weatmoreland
Works
Painter
Mayfield
Isi
Uniontown
Scottdale
Frick Company
Portsnvee
J. H. Paddock
H.C. Frick Company
Davidson
A Horse With a Flaw Involved in Polk Street Deed
O P Updegraff paid 1500 dollars for a horse deemed sound but later found unsound. He sought an injunction to stop recording deeds of two Polk street lots after trading them to Martha M. Comstock for the horse. Judge Huzeo will review the case before recording.
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O. P. Updegraf
Duige Kerlus
Register of Deeds
Frank Brooks
Polk Street
P. Updegraff
Martha M. Comstock
Updegraff
Thirteenth
Fourteenth Streets
Comstock
Huzeo
Potwin Councilmember Bolmer Injured In Hay Load Accident
Serious injuries report Mr P Bolmer a Potwin council member after a hay wagon overturned in a northwest field last evening. His shoulder was dislocated and his left arm broken, leaving him confined indoors for days and with a dangling arm for weeks.
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Mr. C . Bolmer
P. Bolmer
Potwin
Mr. Bolmer
Sorg Named Democratic Nominee in Third District Race
Paul J. Sorg of Middletown was nominated by acclamation by the Democratic Third district convention in Miamisburg Ohio for Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of G. W. Honk. The convention reported a Democratic majority of about 14,000.
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Paul J. Sorg
Miasimsree
Ohio
Paul J Serz
Middletown
Sy Vam
W. Honk
Ieveksty
Coxey's Freaks Exhibit at Dime Museum in Pa
Drizzling rain and crowded gates at exposition park mark Coxey's Commonwealers day as recruits surge toward admission. General Coxey and Marshal Browne vanish after breakfast. speakers improvise with no notes. Crowds heckle and cheer as Browne riffs on anarchistic themes for hours while exhibits of a dog and other figures draw curious onlookers.
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Prrissans
Coxey
Marshal Browne
Exposition Park
Monongahela
Kirkland
Der
Jasper Johnson
Bunce Hill
Browne
Wolff's Trial Delayed As Information Quashed In Court
N H Wolff former John Wanamaker agent appeared in district court. Judge Hazen sustained a motion to quash the information and ordered an amended information to be filed tomorrow. Wolff, without counsel, faced charges over checks issued on insufficient funds and irregular gambling related transactions. He showed dejection and has reportedly threatened suicide from jail. Wolff’s wife sold her watch to support him, and he gambled with fellow inmates.
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N. H. Wolff
John Wanamaker
Hazen
Wolff
Anéas Avenue
Gens
Olf
Jon Hagen
Isenhart and
Ensminger
Esiort
Safford
Local notes on licenses births and civic happenings
Ex auditor Charles Hovey now a Rock Island immigration agent in Nebraska attends city probate court for a marriage license for William L Sanders of Jackson county and Ida E Kelly of Topeka. Birth announced in Topeka for CM Kright son of Frank Ebright and Mrs. Ebright of Chicago. Simpson’s Shanks & Co bank charter filed for Simpson Mitchell county with 5000 capital. Alumni speaker A W Dana to address Goddard Seminary celebration in Barre Vermont in June. Local incidents include burglary arrest of Charles Curtis and a jail fine for Buck Sawyer. East Side Republican club elected officers and delegates to state league. Church trustees named and finances settled. Annie Norton seeks warrant against Annie Callhan. court continued. A horse attached to a buggy ran along Kansas avenue as onlookers watched.
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Chas. M. Hovey
Rock Island
Nebraska
Elliott
William L. Sanders
Jackson County
Ida E. Kelly
Topeka
CM. Kright
Frank Ebright
Chicago
Simpson's Shanks & Co. Bank
Simpson
Mitchell County
A. W. Dana
Goddard Seminary
Barre
Charles Curtis
Summers
South Topeka
Poole
Curtis
Buck Sawyer
Harry Adams
Ailty
Ensminger
East Side
Second Ward
Republican Club
J. B. McKinney
Neila MecConnel
Joe Ross
H. W. Euler
Frank Steven
le Roy Currier
George H. Porter
Johan Imbler
Wm. McAllren
Unitedbyterian Church
J. E. Minney
F. A. McGuire
W. G. Shaw
J. R Thompson
Annie Norton
Mr. Callhen
Kansas Avenue
Kansas and Credit Man
Breckinridge on the Stand and Mis Pollard Affair
Testimony before Judge Wilson details Colonel Breckinridge’s denials of love, claims of affectionate, not romantic, conduct, and attempts to conceal relations with Miss Pollard. Questions about marriage plans, contract with Mrs Blackburn, and alleged deception surface amid long cross examinations and prior interviews.
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Ridge
Washington
Colvice
Madeline
Jover
Col. Breckinridge
Goy
Blackburn
Wilson
Lark Born
Wileyn
Blackburn ‘Iontend
Devalier
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McKane
Milwaukee
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Peatten
Ehode Itsland
Tacoma
Repubre
Wash
Saayer
Edward
Orr
Kewaunex
Moors Tren
Kensesee
Tasapersane
Justice and
Nice
Fromia Revublican
H Teck
New Marcheien
N. M
Milwauker
Koch
Republicas
Anase
Eure
Bland
the Cokers
McClure Companies
DOWN
Houk's
Coxey's Freaks
Breckinridge
Kentucky
Mrs. Blackburn
Salvaton
Dpemensteskon
Hart
Missouri
Chow
Oklahoma
Winfield
Hamilton Bull
Martha Beans
Vellen Creek
William Dunlap
Lout Lake
Washingloa
Mer He Maclite
Gresd & Kale
District Court
Wheeler
Belle Cromes
North Topeka
Aiver Taylor
M. F. McKirabane
Mr. Morrow
Texas
Weguptamieree
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