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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
1
New York returns show Jerome winning the district attorney post by a 15,000 plurality as factional races yield Democratic gains. The sweep confirms low support for rivals and signals strong party organization in Greater New York amid late returns from numerous districts.
Beth Low declares the election a public vindication of universal suffrage as New York celebrates a fusion victory. Prominent figures including President Roosevelt and Senator Foraker send congratulations to Low. Edward M. Shepard announces headquarters in Brooklyn and urges a successful administration for Greater New York.
A fragmented poem-like passage defends the Democratic organization against adverse conditions in New York boroughs. It insists that despite a temporary defeat the faith of the party remains strong and will ultimately bring deserved honor and power.
President Roosevelt arrived in Washington late from Oyster Bay aboard the Florida and Southwestern express car attached to a Pennsylvania line train. Mrs Roosevelt and officials accompanied him as crowds saluted at the station and along the route to the White House. The president learned election results by bulletins and dispatches, congratulated Meyer fled Low and Jerome, and expressed satisfaction at fusion gains.
New York reports at dinner Croker, Ostermeyer, and Sullivan discuss a final role. Sullivan backs John F. Carroll as next leader, and Croker abdicates to Carroll amid plans for a reorganization favoring younger blood. Carroll meets Croker at the Democrat club before Croker declares the final campaign.
London editorials congratulate New York on Seth Low’s win over Tammany Hall. The St James Gazette calls the result a victory for virtue, while the Pall Mall Gazette urges citizen action against corrupt influence and the Westminster Gazette notes renewed citizen responsibility for good city government.
New York observers note Richard Croker says the people sought change and that Tammany Hall has yielded to the will of voters. He admits the party benefited from defeats and offers no specific future plans, wishing Mr Low well in his administration.
The article reports on Brooklyn’s Meena Seth Low and the election aftermath in Gotham, highlighting political maneuvering, shifting alliances, and public reaction to the newly elected mayor. Citations refer to city figures and ongoing governance debates shaping policy directions.
Ten people die and four buildings burn when a blaze at the Kiondikce theater in Hurley Wisconsin spreads from the stage to adjacent structures. Eleven women among the dead, several injured, with investigators probing cause and prior fire history of the venue.
Ohio returns reflect a Republican tide with Columbus disaffected by Nash appointments and local option, Cleveland factional strife, and liquor politics shaping results. Democratic gains in Cincinnati and other counties contrast with overall trends. Amid claims of free silver voting splits, Republicans cite McKinley era ideals and endorsements by Foraker and Hanna as factors.
Baltimore returns show Republicans carrying the city by roughly 3400. sheriff election likewise GOP with Davis losing by about 600. Democratic Gorman may regain the U S Senate if the general assembly votes on joint ticket. state results slow with recounts possible in districts two and three.
Seth Low will receive a salary of 15000 dollars as mayor of Greater New York. He will appoint clerks and assistants to the mayor's office, including a private secretary paid five dollars, and will select commissioners and heads of departments to replace incumbents in most executive offices.
Reported wagers indicate about 1 million dollars at stake on the result of a major New York contest. Gearse Wheelock and Frederick J. Beotks are cited as leading betters with friends winning around 110 dollars. They mention Brank Serrit and Wendie as top losers among heavy backers. the scene centers on a vast sum forecast to change hands.
An eight page county newspaper reports the state fair tax levy failed across Shawnee county with a narrow city majority and strong country opposition. The bridge levy also failed citywide while FW Harrison won the Third District commissioner race. County totals show a rough split, with country precincts voting heavily against both measures and city wards showing mixed results.
The article lists election results by counties naming Anne Arundel Baltimore Howard Montgomery Prince George Queen Anne Worcester and others with vote tallies. It notes Republicans elected in some areas and that the full report continues on the sixth page.
Pekin reports Li Hung Chang near death at 12 40 p m as China’s premier figure balances reform and tradition He rose from 1850 postings to viceroy and emperor’s trusted adviser leading a progressive faction and admires General Grant while visiting New York’s tomb for the prince’s western tour
Major General Henry C. Corbin adjutant general of the army and Miss Edythe Agnes Patten wed at the Patten home in Washington. Cardinal Gibbons officiated in a military wedding with dignitaries present. The bride was given away by Senator John P. Jones. The couple planned to travel to New York for Colonel Dyer and Miss Grace Guernee Koth’s wedding tomorrow.
The tug M. L Luckenbach reported losing two coal laden barges, West Point and Mystic Refle, after passing the sea front Delaware breakwater bound for Providence and Boston. It returned with West Point and feared the other two crews of four or five men may have sunk in the storm.
Constantinople dispatch notes the porte sends monthly drafts on customs payment of the Lotunde and Tubini claims. It includes Turkish government divisions on quay difficulties and shows M. Thapste, counsellor of the French legation, forwarding the connection to Paris.
The forecast warns of partly late tonight and Thursday with colder conditions. Today’s minimum dipped to 46 degrees as southerly winds reached 18 mph. Government thermometer readings show hourly temperatures around noon and early afternoon, with scattered figures through the afternoon.
Lawrence Kansas Nov 6 John Outland present coach for Kansas City Kansas made application for Phil King former Wisconsin coach on retirement. No action taken yet. Temperatures of large cities Chicago Nov 6 7 am readings New York 3 Boston 485 Philadelphia 36 Washington St. Kanezzae Indianapolis 2 Cincinnati 33 Taoule Weather Indications Chicago Nov 6 forecast partly cloudy tonight and Thursday colder with winds mainly west.
Old Kansas report outlines jury selection for the W H Killsmire murder trial after a venue change from the county where the crime occurred. The case involves a husband accused of killing his wife May 1, with defenses challenging information and juror eligibility as 24 jurors form a panel and 7 are excused. The court schedules further proceedings, with a special panel of 100 jurors to be summoned and more jurors to be drawn in Jackson County.
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