Whitman Triumphs In New York Governor Race
Whitman wins the New York governor election by about 150000 votes over Glynn, the largest gubernatorial plurality since Cleveland in 1882. Wadsworth elected US senator over Gerard, with Sulzer and Davenport trailing. legislature expected Republican in both chambers.
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New York
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Charles Folger
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Davenport
Bull Moose
Wadsworth
James W. Wadsworth
Geneseo
United States
James W. Gerard
Germany
Hausef
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Yale University
Messure
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States Senate
Elihu Root
William Sulzer
American
Independence League
Sulver Rayshead
Frederick W. Davenport
Glynn
New York City
Martin
H. Glynn
Charles S. Whitman
Dix
Samson
Straus
Hedges
James W. Wadsworth, Jr
Buffalo Adopts Charter in Niagara Falls and Lockport Rejection
Buffalo voters approve charter by a narrow majority while Niagara Falls adopts and Lockport rejects, results reported from Buffalo on November 4. The tally shows a 0 percent margin in the Buffalo measure and reflects mixed city outcomes across the region.
Niagara Falls Adopts City Manager Charter Plan
Whitman Wadsworth and Schoeneck lead as Niagara Falls voters approve the commission charter by 36 362 in favor to 20 891 against. Total 57 253 about 60 percent of ballots. city to have a City Manager after Jan 1 1916. Parties opposed it. Lockport defeated similarly.
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Niagara
Roosevelts Reaction to Election Night Setback
In Outer Bay on election night Colonel Roosevelt reportedly learned Whitman won governor and Dug Davenport trailed. He called the results surprising, said he had nothing to say, and planned a brief New York trip to Progressive HQ. Locals mourned the Progressive loss and questioned what T. R. would do next.
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Colby
New York
Progressive
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Pennsylvani
Moore
T. R
Democrats Hold On To Congress Amid Election Revelations
In a sweeping national contest Democrats maintain control with large margins in the house and Senate. Ex Speaker Joseph Cannon wins in Danville while Penrose, Underwood, Brandegee and Hunt secure Senate seats for their parties. New York and Genesee County show notable shifts as Glynn and Whitman battle for influence.
Underwood Elected to Senate in Alabama Victory
Birmingham Alabama reports that a full Democratic state ticket is elected along with a solid Democratic delegation to Congress and Oscar W Underwood wins the United States senate seat on November 4.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Oscar W. Underwood
United States Senate
Prohibition Bests In Cincinnati Vote Result
Cincinnati returns indicate Prohibition will win in Hamilton County by over 59 090 votes with the measure adopted across the region. Voting figures show strong support and set the stage for enforcement actions following the countywide verdict.
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Cincinnati
Incinnati
Hamilton County
Sherman Re-Elected Senator In Illinois Victory
Early returns show Lawrence Y. Sherman reelected as U S senator with an estimated 25 000 to 35 000 margin. Sherman led downstate while Sullivan carried Chicago and Cook County, signaling Republican strength as seven or more Republican incumbents and other riders potentially secured river counties. Three long time Republicans Cannon McKinley and Radenberg are cited as returning despite Progressive and Democratic opposition.
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Roger C. Sullivan
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Lawrence Y. Sherman
Sullivan
Cook County
Sherman
Ilinois
Republican
Old Guard
Joe” Cannon
Wiliam B. McKinley
Washiington
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Hiireis
Willam A. Radenberg
Rody
Ex Governor Chairs His Elected Whitman Founded New Party
In New York at William Sloane’s headquarters in the Broad Street hub last evening jubilant crowds proclaimed victory. They claimed ex governor Sulzer has been elected Whitman and a new party founded, though Sulzer expressed caution about vote counts and future steps.
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New York
William Sleer
Sulzer
Murphy Comments on Election Result in New York
Charles F. Murphy of Tammany Hall comments on New York election results. He notes voters signified their choice for governor and expresses hope the new officeholder will serve as worthily as Governor Glynn.
President Wilson Ends Election Day Quiet, Returns to Bed
Washington reports President Wilson lost interest after polls closed and retired to bed before ten. He did not issue any statement about the election results.
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Washington
Wilson
Hoke Smith Re-Elected In Georgia Senate
Hoke Smith has been re elected United States senator by a large majority per the Democratic state committee announcement from Atlanta on November 4.
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Hoke Smith
Georgia
Atlanta
United States
Democratic State Committee
Gore Returned to Senate Victory in Oklahoma
Oklahoma election results confirm Senator Bore a Democrat has been returned to the Senate. The Nov 4 report notes Bore’s victory continuing Democratic control, with details on the state race and regional implications.
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Oklahoma
Okla
Bore
United States
British Press Reports Akabah Port Seized by British Ship
London reports the bombardment and capture of Akabah on the Red Sea by a British cruiser. A clash between Russian and Turkish forces occurred near Trebizond on the Black Sea coast. Akabah, 15 miles east of Suez, controls the Gulf head.
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Divorce Suit Filed by Crimmins Daughter-in-Law
In Bridgeport Connecticut on November 4 a divorce suit was filed by Lillian Heekes Crimmins against John D Crimmins Jr alleging habitual intemperance. The plaintiff formerly married Crimmins on November 25 1993.
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New York
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Noy
Birds Sing The Origins Of The Minor Scale
A Suburban Life note argues that birds reveal music history with the wood thrush producing a perfect minor chord via a three-note cluster. It mentions Aristophanes The Birds and a Harvard production with music by John K. Paine.
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Aristophanes
Teachers Arrange Morning Lessons In Morning Sessions
A teachers meeting determined that more adult subjects should be taught in the morning while subjects needing less effort would come later. History was last on the list and Miss Wheeler protested that some subjects are easier than others, with the principal replying in defense.
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Wheeler
Lippincott’s. A
Planning a Beautiful Landscape for Homes and Parks
The article stresses careful planning for home grounds and public spaces. It notes that lot size, budget, climate, soil, exposure, and style guide design. Formal styles suit small lots, while large suburban areas suit natural treatment to maintain harmony.
New York State Legislature Races Result in GOP Majority
Republicans win a large majority in both chambers with 36 Republicans and 15 Democrats in the Senate and 98 Republicans, 51 Democrats and one Progressive in the Assembly. Speaker Sweet remains. Hinman and Hammond return to leadership and clerk roles. Senate picks Waldron?. Whit ney and Thompson named chairs. Several Democrats lose seats across Steuben Chemung Oneida Schenectady and Manhattan races.
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House
Senate
Congressman Toindexter
Washington
New State Senate
Assembly
Moose
Sweet
Hinman
State Senate
State Assembly
New Assembly
Harold J. Hinman
Fred H. Hammond
Onondaga
Elon B. Brown
Watertown
Wll
Robert F. Wagner
Manhattan
J. H. Walters
Brown
George H. Whitney
Saratoga
George
John B. Yale
Yale
Hamiton Fish, Jr
Putnam County
Fish
Keep Omaha Beautiful by Preserving Its Natural Beauty
The Omaha Bee argues for stressing maintenance over making a city beautiful. It praises topography, streets, homes, parks, and the joint efforts of authorities and citizens, urging focus on preserving Omaha as already beautiful rather than creating beauty anew.
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Omaha
Omaha Bee
Monuments and the City Commission
The article discusses how ready made monuments embarrass both the art commission and donors who fund them. It notes donors lack business detail insight and may not understand placement aims. It warns city charters require monuments of meritorious character be placed on suitable sites, guiding commission decisions.
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Immigrant Mothers and New York Births in 1910
The article notes that over two thirds of New York City births in 1910 had foreign born mothers and questions whether conditions favored healthy child rearing in a democratic society. It cites infant welfare leaders blaming ignorance and urges offering immigrants a favorable environment or considering immigration limits.
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New York City
Independent
Fifth Girl Brings Joking Threat From Madge
A Philadelphia Ledger quip describes Madge, oldest of five girls, roughhousing a newborn sister in a garden. A neighbor warns, Madge might kill her, to which Madge coolly replies there are plenty more in the house.
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Madge
Philadelphia Ledger
Insects Visited Flowers More by Smell Than Color
Experiments on poppies show insects are drawn by scent of honey or pollen, not bright petals. Unopened buds are protected in gauze, petals removed as they open, and petalless flowers attract as many insects as intact blooms.
Quick Growing Rice In Siam Aids Flood Adaptation
In Siam a common rice variety grows rapidly during floods, reaching ten feet while keeping leaves above water. That evening Miss Y questions Martha about noises downstairs. Martha replies she was singing a psalm, prompting Miss Y to caution about bims while praising psalms.
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Martha
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