McClellan Wins New York Mayor Victory Over Low
George McClellan wins the New York mayoral race by a large plurality after complete unofficial returns from all districts show 63 617 votes ahead of incumbent Mayor Low. Edward M Grout and Charles V Fornes retain their positions on the Democratic ticket with big pluralities. Brooklyn’s J Edward Swanstrom loses to Martin W Littleton.
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Ogden
McClellan
New York
Low
George McClellan
Greater
Edward M. Grout
Charles V. Fornes
Board of Aldermen
Grout
Richmond
Staten Island
J. Edward Swanstrom
Brooklyn
Martin W. Littleton
Littleton
William Devery
Manhattan
Bronx
Queens
Colombian Warship Bombards Panama Triggered Revolution
Panamanian upheaval surges as a Colombian gunboat bombards Colon and Panama City. US officials, citing violation of war laws and transit rights, coordinate possible naval action and marines to protect American interests while Panamanian rebels declare independence. Key figures include Dr Amador and Tomas Arias amid a tense isthmus crisis.
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Washington
U. 5
Conanul Ehrman
Panama
State Department
Bogota
Ehrman
Beaton
San Juan del Bar
Pana*ma
United States
Colombia
White House
Isay
Loomis
Navy
Darling
Taylor
Bureau of Navigation
Naval
Hubbard
Nashville
Colon
Boston
Train Collision Kills One in Fog on Descent to Union Depot
Crowded electric trains descended a steep 30 degree hill toward Kansas City's Union depot in dense fog. One woman died and nineteen others were seriously hurt, many clerks and workers among the injured. The crash occurred near Summit street as a runaway train collided with an upward train, causing multiple injuries and chaotic evacuation.
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Kansas City
Twelfth Street
India
Union Depot
Summit Street
Roeweelnes
Ethene
Hamon Watkins
Methodist Book Concern
Nellie Luscombe
Proclamation of Independence Yet to Be Made in Panama
The independence proclamation is set for 3 PM in Panama City with the junta cabinet and municipal council present. Dr Amador offered to let Governor Touvar return with troops to Cartagena but Touvar refused. The Bogota fired on Panama. Panilia and local forts replied as communication with Bogota was cut.
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Panama
Emmanuel Amador
Jose Arango
Frederico Boyd
Popular Movement
Colon
Touyar
Savanilla
Cartagena
Dr. Amador
Jr. Amador
Touvar
Amaya
Santa Ana
Plaza Chiriqui
Huertas
Republic of Panama
Amador
Congress of Columbia
Régata
Eusbis Morales
I. V. Dela Esprilla
N. Victoria
Carlos Asendoza
de Obarrio, Jr
Republic
Bogota
Revolutionista
Panilia
Ate
Labor Wins In Arbitration San Francisco Wage Award
New York reports the wage arbitration decision for San Francisco street railways granting 10 percent raises for employees with two years of service and 5 percent for those with less. Hours remain unchanged and the raise is retroactive from May 1, 1903 to May 1, 1904. Oscar Straua authored the award with assent from W D Mahon. Col Patrick Calhoun refused to concur.
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New York
Oscar Straua
W. D. Mahon
Patrick Calhoun
Parks Gives Up His Struggle
Samuel Parks of the Housesmitha and Bridgemen's Union declares from Sing Sing he resigns as walking delegate and union member and will not appeal extortion conviction. He says he is done with the labor movement, seeks prison service, and cites his wife’s distress as his main regret.
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New York
Samuel Parka
City
Housesmitha’ and Bridgemen’s Union
Parks
Sing Sing
Government powder magazines explode in Peekskill
News reports a major disaster in Peekskill New York as explosions at government powder magazines claim sixteen lives and wound many others. The blasts began around 2 30 p m and drew rapid medical attention and frantic searches for victims and survivors.
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Peekskill
Bcare
Tona Island
Earthquake Shakes St Louis and Nearby Areas
At 12 30 this afternoon a noticeable quake struck St Louis and environs with multiple shocks. Movements were felt citywide, mainly in downtown blocks, with chandeliers reported swinging. Similar perceptible tremors were reported from Louisiana and Memphis with no damage recorded.
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St. Louis
Louisiana
Memphis
Canal Gets A Big Vote In Canal Widening Amendment
New York and surrounding counties vote to widen and deepen the state canals to allow 1 000 ton barges. New York City shows a large favorable majority with overall state backing over 250 000. Erie, Niagara, Ulster, Suffolk and Albany counties contribute notable sums to the margin. The measure authorizes spending of 101 million dollars.
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New York
New York City
Erie County
Buffalo
Niagara
Ulster County
Suffolk
Albany
Panama revolution prompts British stance on policing
A Bogota dispatch reports a revolution at Panama. The British foreign office intends to defer policing to the United States if such action becomes necessary.
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London
Bogota
Colombia
Panama
Foreign Office
Btatea
Government troops defy Panama authority in Colon unrest
Colon November 4 government troops on the Colombian cruiser Cartagena refuse to return to Savanilla or acknowledge the provisional Panamanian government. A conference is under way at the prefecture as trouble flares and stores close amid rising excitement.
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Colon
Cartagena
Savanilla
Provisional Government of
Panama
Ghostly Wake Turns to Revel as John Siebert Appears
In a New York boarding house wake for John Siebert, mourners panic when a figure resembling the drowned man enters. The apparition is revealed to be Siebert alive, prompting a call to the morgue and a swift shift from mourning to celebration.
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New York
Siebert
London's Papers React to New York Election Victory
London editors condemn Tammany's win in New York. The Pall Mall Gazette questions democracy, while the S J. James Gazette denounces the result as a blow to honest opinion. Richard Croker telegraphs that he has nothing to add.
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London
New York
Richard Croker
Ambassadors Back Reform Plan For Asia Minor
The British German French and Italian ambassadors met with the Porte in Constantinople and said their governments support the Austro-Russian reform scheme. The Porte criticized the reform control feature and orders were issued for the disbarment of ninety six officials.
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Constantinople
Porte
Ohio Victory for Senator Hanna Dominates Election Returns
Ohio returns show Republican Herrick leading for governor by more than 125000 votes while the rest of the ticket trails. Hanna's joint-ballot majority sits at 95 in the 143 member legislature, shaping a strong Republican result amid factions and regional shifts.
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Columbus
Herrick
Johnson
Hanna
Cincinnati
Ohio
John Brough
Campaign Fraud Accusations Mark Denver Election
In Denver Chief Justice Campbell, a Republican, is re-elected by about 8000 votes while Adar Wilson, a Democrat, trails by over 6000. A Populist candidate in several counties polled near 10,000 statewide. WH Bryant cites police involvement in fraud across precincts, urges a future honest grand jury and court.
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Denver
Campbell
Adar Wilson
Owers
WH. Bryant
Billy’ Green
Mike’ Delaney
Wilson
Vampbell
League
New Jersey Republicans gain Middlesex county seats in Senate and Assembly
Returns from New Jersey on November 4 indicate Republicans carried Middlesex county for both senator and assemblymen. The Senate tally stands at 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats, unchanged from last year.
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Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Middlesex County
Senate
Rhode Island Democrats hold governor but GOP gains in legislature
In Providence Rhode Island on November 4 Democrats re elected Gov Garvin but by a smaller margin. Republicans win most other state offices and will hold a working legislature majority. Garvin totals 23 857 to Coll 27 852 across 152 districts. Providence Newport and Pawtucket sent Democratic delegations.
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Providence
BR. I
Garvin
Coll
Newport
Pawtucket
Warfield Leads in Baltimore Governor Race by 4542
Baltimore voters tally from 254 of 308 precincts shows Edwin Warfield ahead by 4542 votes for governor. Remaining 84 precincts are expected to widen the margin as results continue to come in.
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Baltimore
Baltimore City
Edwin Warfield
Republicans win large margins in country districts
In Philadelphia on November 4, estimated returns show Republicans leading by 225,000 to 230,000. Lehigh County elected Frank Ms. Treilers, a Republican, over Democrat Edward Harvey for common pleas judge, the first Republican judge in the county. Harvey’s loss attributed to Democratic disaffection.
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Philadelphia
Lehigh County
Frank Ms. Treilers
Edward Harvey
Common Pleas Court
Harvey
Massachusetts Republicans Maintain Lead in State Election
Massachusetts voters re-elected Governor Bates, a Republican, by a 35,849 plurality over Democrat Col. Gaston. The Socialist vote fell to about 23,000, while Prohibition and Socialist Labor votes stayed similar. Republicans gained control of most state offices and increased their House majority. Senate party balance shifted to 32 Republicans and Democrats, with two ties pending.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Bates
William Pvs Gaston
Gaston
House
Senate
Mepublicana
Doctor Angell Dies at Brooklyn Polling Place
New York news reports Dr E Angell who had practiced medicine for forty years and written for medical journals collapsed and died at his Brooklyn polling site as he prepared to cast his ballot He had been a Republican since party formation and planned to scratch his ticket to vote for Comptroller Groat in his fifty year voting history
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New York
E. ©. Angell
Brooklyn
Dr. Angell
Grout
Platt Backs McClellan In City Election
U S Senator Thomas Tlatt commends Mr McClellan as a fine young man and likely mayor designate though municipal politics are not tied to state or national issues. Former Police Chief Devery, running as an independent, claims to be out of politics.
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New York
United States
Thomas ©. Tlatt
McClellan
Platt
Devery
McLaughlin's Man Wins Brooklyn Borough Presidency
Corrected returns show Martin W. Tittleton elected borough president of Brooklyn by a 12 270 majority over Fusionist J Edward Swanstrom after Hugh McLaughlin withdrew support from the McClellan ticket. Earlier indications suggested Swanstrom led by a narrow margin.
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New York
Martin W. Tittleton
Ilugh MccLaughlin
McClellan
Brooklyn
J. Edward Swanstrom
Swanstrom
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