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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1899
Page
1
Harrison wins re election as Chicago mayor by a plurality of 41 993 votes with Altgeld finishing third. The piece notes Democratic gains across city offices, Republican competition, and commentary on party dynamics and press influence in the election. It also mentions Denver mayoral results and national Democratic figures commenting on the outcome.
The readable fragments hint at a political contest with references to Democrats and Republicans but lack clear names dates or places. The text appears garbled, offering no verifiable events, outcomes, or actions suitable for a concrete summary.
The April elections across Kansas deliver sweeping Republican victories and mixed results. Leavenworth reelects Shaw F. Neely to a third term as mayor, while Wichita sees Tapp defeated by 157 votes. Numerous cities elect or reelect mayors, police chiefs, treasurers, and council members with temperance and reform issues influencing campaigns.
A scrambled report details mayoral races and city elections in Wellington Pittsburg Atchison Fort Scott Washington and Garnett. Republicans win in several cities while Democrats and independents perform variably. Voter turnout and party tickets vary by precincts with temperance and citizen tickets notable in Fort Scott.
chaotic OCR recount shows Chicago races with mixed results as Democrats and Republicans split tickets. incumbents and party candidates faced varying margins while voters weighed a decade of municipal policy. unclear names and dates due to damaged text but indicates kindergarten funding as a campaign issue.
In Chicago on April 3 Major Harrison announced he would not use the mayoral office for further political ambition. He framed this term as a test of leadership aimed at honest municipal governance for the benefit of the city and its residents. He warned that his election would shape the future of the party's influence in Chicago.
The official count from yesterday's election in Chicago lists Carter H Harrison of the Democratic party with 149,158 votes and Zina RB Carter of the Republican party with a remaining total. The tally notes Harrison carried all but five wards as of April 3.
Kansas City wired dispatch reports Sheriff Pierce, after returning from Baye, refuses to confirm Mattox’s fate. He states, Batter has killed his last man. Posse exchanged shots with Manix 23 miles southeast of Bere after Monday night ranch killings.
Mrs Phoebe Baer the superintendent at Beloit Beloit girls Industrial school has not been disturbed by the new administration and rumors say she may be retained at least for a time if not permanently. Several candidates for the post exist but the board of charities has not acted and Baer is described as a Republican with a record of success.
A major fire at Lesa Deadwood on April 5 ravaged Lead, destroying property worth about 100 dollars. Low water pressure hampered firefighting as the town faced total danger. Names of firms and shops ruined include Henry Jacobs hanteare Henry Seheiet wel assay office J. J. Marcotx Frank Enno barber shop Harry Coolidge tin shop Cohen cembines clothing store.
All one-way voters backed Charles J. Drew for mayor with a 1253 vote margin amid a 3508 total cast. The auditorium or city hall proposition passed by a strong majority, though the first ward opposed it. Republican council candidates all succeeded, with opposition largely confined to the first ward.
Report from Manila describes fears that a new proclamation may mobilize the masses and affect the rebellion. Citizens are portrayed as largely domestic workers and clerks with limited opinions, while outside interests may influence events. The editor sees the document as politically pivotal in the Philippine islands.
The city council results show eight Republicans and three Democrats with several wards returning Democratic or Republican majorities. Voter interest varied, but Morgan and Floundtree won solid majorities, while Stonestreet faced no strong opposition. The statewide message favors rapid water plant acquisition and continued progress under current administration.
Paris April 1 The Voltaire prints Dreyfus evidence including offical denials from Col SchwarzSkoppen the former German military attache and from the Italian government denying any revelations It also publishes documents showing the French foreign service intercepted a coded telegram from Paolo Panissardi Paris attache to his government indicating he did not know Dreyfus.
The state board of charities has appointed Mrs Ida Lowe of Prescott as matron of the reform school. Linn
The Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, previously barred in Kansas by Wend McNall for not settling Hillmor claims, has been admitted to do business in the state after paying 555 in fees and taxes. The move follows a license accorded by the insurance department. Fingir's Successor Named Washington. April 5 The president today appointed Col acter bBo Gingtec to be bi Ghat oe tel busca voc Sdeanee es succeed the late Gen. Flagier.
John Henry Cullins, alias Henry Valentine, is moved to the Kansas penitentiary at Lansing. He is measured for a gray prison suit in the tailoring department, with Sheriff Shere Cook and Attorney Valentine present. The departure from Topeka drew few witnesses and the prisoner remained calm, joking with his attorney on the train.
Empora April 1 article notes Marc tom Albaugh as receiver of First Mae Jones bank filed claims in Lyon County Probate Court against the estates of H C Crose and CS Crome. Claims total about 536000 with about 204000 against Chase Cross and over 60000 against FES Crom. baush. The article mentions assets wrongfully taken from the ed by the two Crosses.
Insurance agents of Texas warn of possible legal actions that could severely impact the insurance business. Governors appoint a visitation court to study the matter and agents vow strong opposition, citing parallels with Arkansas and Kentucky.
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