06 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
1
The report notes reduced contest chatter from New York Democrats while Cunneen is seen as certain to win. Pennsylvania Senator Penrose predicts re election and Pennypacker’s large margin cited. Returns corrected to show Odell’s plurality at 12 887. Republicans expected to hold national House.
A rough OCR passage discusses New York election results in a fragmented way. It mentions Bronx voting totals, Democratic wins, and party performance across Greater New York, noting differences in turnout and representation among clerks and precincts.
The article reports Democratic gains as early returns show Attorney General and other offices won. It notes Judge Gray’s defeat of a rival, a reduced Republican majority in the state, and Democratic gains in the lower house and delegation. It references key figures such as Sereno Payne and committee leadership amid the ongoing counting.
The Republican caucus announced that 206 members were elected to Congress with a solid majority. Doubtful results linger in about ten districts due to incomplete returns, but the GOP expected to secure control with a 26 seat margin.
California returns show Republican Pardee defeating rival Lane by about a plurality. Republicans win multiple congressional districts as well as a solid Senate majority and control of the assembly, with 33 of 40 Senate seats and four of five assembly seats headline a strong GOP performance.
Denver reports indicate Republicans have won most of the state ticket with possible exceptions. Democrats would hold a strong majority on joint ballot unless Republicans gain control of the House. Early returns show 23 Democrats and 32 Republicans in the House, with claims the tally may reverse. Franklin I. Brooks led for governor by about 60,000. Alva Adams defeated for Congress by about 1,400. Shafreth narrowly leads in the First District amid fraud accusations. Republicans plan investigations into alleged Democratic registration fraud. No chance for Wolcott. Republican leaders forecast 29 Democrats in Senate and 3% Republicans in House, leaving Democrats with joint-ballot control to block a Republican U.S. Senator.
Complete returns show Democrats gaining two seats in the next House with Republicans holding strong in most districts. In city races Third and Fourth districts both elected by comfortable margins. Meyer (Dem) trailed by 20,200 in one district while Schirm (Rep) led in another with 264 votes for the Prohibitionist noted in Third district.
Reported shifts around Copeland county and Leavenworth, Atchison, and Lyon suggest Curtis and Long each gain and Stanley trails. Local counts show Curtis securing seats in multiple counties while Stanley loses ground to anti Curtis factions amid a volatile legislative race. Governor Stanley praises party gains and vows a stronger Republican delegation, as supporters claim Curtis will win the Senate nomination on the first ballot.
The writer asserts broad state support for Curtis Kam Yat Utthe, with outside backing from Fifth and Seventh districts and endorsements for Calderhead and Longsath. He notes voters favor incumbents who align with district lines, suggesting a strategic shift as representatives move between chambers.
A city court case centers on Carl Clifton accused of using alleged therapeutic powers or black arts to influence Wootest mitts worker Patrick. Patrick reported distress, Clifton denied wrongdoing, and defense argued Clifton was defending his mind against an alleged spell. Judge McCabe considered the mental influence claim as the case unfolded.
Daniel Willison aged 62 died at his home at Sixteenth and Ohio avenues. Funeral services were held at the Congregational church with the unique feature of phonograph chanted hymns replacing the choir. The naval theme and modern materialism were discussed as mourners gathered.
Washington November 6 the war department avoids a firm rule on prize fighting in the army after the Missouri Department requests a ruling on an enlisted man seeking to box as a principal in a boxing contest. The acting secretary cites lack of legal authority and broad local sentiment guiding such contests, leaving the issue to local commanders and unclear regulations.
George Vest Jr. private secretary to Missouri Senator West died in the Columbia Hotel this morning between 3 and 6. He was last seen at 3 by the clerk after asking for water and complaining of illness. Dr. Marhart said death occurred by convulsions from acute gastritis. Vest leaves a widow and child.
In Jersey City New Jersey a car crashed into a tree scaring horses and tossing Orie Mull and his wife from their carriage. Mull lay unconscious while the woman hung by her skirt from a tree limb and was rescued by two men. She was not seriously hurt but greatly annoyed. Nearby cities report temperatures including New York nine and Boston thirty five.
A short account notes individuals visiting a location identified as Seven, getting wet, and having their faces smeared with dust, describing the messy or dusty conditions faced during the visit.
Mahonoy City November report on the anthracite strike commission finalizes field observations across Mount Carmel to Panther Creek Valley. Commissioners inspected Potts colliery, Maple Hill and No 2 mines, spoke with workers and superintendents, and reviewed conditions underground. They plan November 14 Scranton hearings to hear miners testimony and will return via Washington and New York after overnight stay in Tamaqua.
Weather note describes a frigid evening with a government thermometer reading two degrees at 7 PM. Forecast hints at possible showers tonight or Friday and warmer conditions ahead. East wind around eight mph reported with hourly readings varying through the night.
Eviction of six families from Jeddo company houses completed by Sheriff Jacobse of Smatrne county after they failed to vacate within six days following notice from G. B. Markle & Co. The six days expired on Motitny, Lottaville, Pa. The state strike commission special train arrived here, inspecting the St Nicholas cowl storage yards and Silver Creek colliery as commissioners head to Philadelphia.
President Roosevelt began the transaction of business in the new executive offices near the White House. Visitors filled the public reception room as he met with Beecetars Cortelyou and later with Colonel McMichael and the civil service commission. He praised McMichael and discussed civil service issues in Pennsylvania.
President Roosevelt will depart Washington November 6 after a Viet Governor Luke Wright of Tennessee event in Memphis on November 1. He attends the New York Chamber of Commerce dedication on Tuesday and speaks at its dinner that evening. He plans a bear hunt in the South before Memphis and will return to Washington for only one day to attend the Union League Club banquet in Philadelphia November 22.
New Yorks sor wrrn cours opened today in the Molineux trial Derid N Carvalho the handwriting expert who won on the stand where adjournment was taken. He said he did not believe Molineux wrote the poison package wrapper at any of the disputed lines and then detailed his reasons for his opinions. As soon as his direct examination ended Mr. Osborne moved to admit Barnett Alusnonse Black in evidence, but Justice Lambert declined to reverse his earlier ruling excluding.
George W. Ehler of Chicago chaired the resumed congress on boys in New York. Max Mitchell of Boston, secretary of the Federation of Jewish Charities, described the program as nonsectarian and aimed at educating Boston’s new generation of boys who have fallen behind. He stressed unity and concerted effort in the Boys Industrial Challenge.
Grand jury declined to indict Rodelia Bain over accusations tied to a disturbance with Miss Gay Bialik. Kate Lee reported the incident near Jesbury. Chief Rita Amserung noted the confession occurred while Bain was not in proper mental condition. Bain will be confined until she recovers and remains hospitalized.
Toronto reports Altrea McDougall long time chorister and collector of succession dues for Ontario government arrested today for alleged theft. Amount cited is 925,000. The case highlights a dramatic turn as reports also note a separate item about General Toral in Madrid.
The report highlights large gains concentrated in mining counties under Roosevelt's programs. It notes substantial progress in resource areas and credits policy measures for the uplift. Several counties show notable economic improvements tied to mining activity and related development.
A Kansas election roundup shows Bailey winning by a state wide plurality of 34,863 as Roosevelt's popularity aided the Republican sweep. Crawford and Cherokee counties shift Republican amid mining districts, with Osage and Allen counties also swinging. County totals list majorities by county, noting Craddock and Wyandotte near pivotal margins and implying shifts from Populist strength to Republican gains across multiple counties.
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