Hearst Aims for Victory Campaign Manifesto Says He’ll Win
In a manifesto EAGH and his managers declare Hearst will be next mayor. Courts ready to handle many arrests on election eve and a Barnard circular promises police jobs to African Americans.
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Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1909
Page
1
Political headlines trumpet Gaynor in mayoral race
Reports from assembly districts foretell Gaynor as winner with a large Democratic plurality while Barnard leads the fusion ticket and Hearst promises a clean, independent government. Parties claim confidence. turnout projected near 680,000 with 135,000 wagered on the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William J. Gaynor
Harlem
Otto T. Gannard
W. K. Hearst
Madison Square Garden
Four Corners
Manhattan
Charles F. Murphy
Gaynor
Major
Barguss
Herbert Harsuns
Tammany Misriie Tas
Barnard
Narches Hl. Gehring
Hearst
Teroneny Indidete
Hearst Headimarters
Ery
Samercow
Tammany
Tmv
Wwerp
Desirable jurors narrowed by Chicago jury board
Chicago November 1 jury commissioners testified to venire drawing flaws. Willam A Ambett named groups deemed unsuitable: tip takers actors laborers tailors boilermakers bakers bartenders train dispatchers and tower signal men peddlers junk dealers scavengers and medical and theological students for exemptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Walters
Willam A. Ambett
U . Ms
Desperate man makes nitro glycerine bomb in Pittsburg
Enson Johnston, driven by rent woes, built a nitro glycerine bomb to force burial of relatives. He waited for John McInerney, son of an alderman, who seized the device and fled. Johnston was arrested but discharged after explaining his distress. McInerney and officers then hurled the bomb into the Mononganela River.
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Mononganela River
Mrs Mary Blakeley Dies After Jump From Car
Chicago November 1 Mrs Mary Blakeley leaped from an automobile believing it would hit a taxicab and was run over by the cab dying at once. She cast her baby to the curb before the plunge and the infant escaped injury as Mr Blakeley swung away to avoid the collision.
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Chicago
Mary, Blakeley
Srs
Blakeley
Justice Moody Improves After Hospital Stay
Boston November 1 Associate Justice William H Moody of the United States Supreme Court passed a fairly comfortable night at Corey Hill Hospital Brookline where he was taken yesterday He was reported today to be resting well and it was said he would likely return to his Haverhill home within two weeks if his improvement continues
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William H.moody
United States Supreme Court
Corey Hill Hospital
Brookline
Haverhll
Cannibals reportedly eat six aboard boat near Admiralty Islands
A November dispatch from Manila cites a U S Pacific Fleet report that cannibals captured a boat with three Englishmen and three Chinese. One English survivor said his companions were killed and eaten after escape via a friendly tribe.
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Manila
Subrect
United States
Admiralty Islands
Engineer James Wilmot to survey Southern roads tour
James Wilmot, an engineer in the Office of Public Roads, Department of Agriculture, departed Washington yesterday for an extended tour through many Southern states. He will document roadbuilding methods with an official photographer, visiting Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Maryland.
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James Wilmot
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Wilmot
Department
Brandy Station
Amherst
Charlottesville
Agricultural Department
Mississippi Delta
Burntclay
Greenville
Miss
United States Office of Public Roads
Lynchburg
Greensboro
Galesburg
Charlotte
Asheville
N. C
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Jackson
Memphis
Tenn
Scotzaville
Decawr
Birmingham
Montomery
Gadeen
Troy
Mobile
Ala
Clarksdale
Vicksburg
Misa
New Orleana
Monroe
Baton Rove
Florida
Georgia
Virginia
Petersburg
Institutions demand football rule changes after deaths
A national symposium of college leaders urges revision of football rules to curb dangerous mass plays after Cadet Eugene Byrne of West Point dies from injuries at Harvard Point game and other players suffer serious injuries. War and Navy departments await reports, and West Point may cancel its season. Navy may keep most games except Army–Navy.
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Eugene A. Byrne
West Point Mtory Academy
Harvard Academy
Pest Point
Michael Burke
Roy Spyback
Mads
War and Navy
West Point
Annapulla
War Department
Byrne
War and Navy Departments
Navy Department
John M. Boyer
Naval Academy
Beekman Winthrop
Navy
Army
Wilbur P. Thielkfeld
Howard University
Thirlkield
Bur D. Wiigon
Annapolis
Tom
Father Himmel
J. J
Georgetown University
Father Menning
The
Tacitution
Himmel
Father Fleming
Charles W. Needham
George Washington University
Dr. Needham
Colege
Hacia Post
Hugh T. Beott
Afiutary ‘Academy
Weath Point
N.Y
Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Tma
John Marshall Bowyer
U.S. Neval Academy
Amaptois
Bfidnhipman Wilson
David Starr Jordan
Leland Standford, Jr
Cyrus Northrop
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis
Mass
Harry Pratt Judson
University of Chicagd
Hyde Park
Charles F. Thwing
Western Reserves University
Cleveland
Ohio
Paul B. Barringer
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Blacksburg
J. Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
South Bend
Thomas Ire
St. Jovenege
E. D. Warfield
Lafayette College
Gaston
Hunter Pennluton
Virginia Miliary Institute
Lexington
Var
J. W. Nichols
Tayon
G. ‘Tyler
William and Mary College
Williamsburg
F. N. Hamilton
Tufte College
Medford
Mase
E. E. Blackwell
Randolph
Manly
C. Mitchell
University of South Carolina, Columbia
Orthodoxy 90 percent drives a shipboard fast to death
New York dispatch reports Gigellu Brelher a young Hebrew immigrant died at Hills Island Hospital after a nine day Atlantic crossing during which she endured a strict kosher fast. Her self-denial, rooted in religious observance, led to fatal results.
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New York
Hills Island
Gigellu Brelher
Atlantic
Mystery surrounds death of Miss Harris in Ohio shooting
Special to The Washington Post Toledo Ohio November 1 sensational developments the coroner s inquest into the death of Miss Wellie Harris daughter of the late Representative Stephen R Harris of Bucyrus October 22 at Mrs Lillian F McFarland home Wapakanera with a pistol wound in the head initially deemed suicide state to present at next inquest object to suicide absence of powder marks or singed hair revolver found Miss Harris left temple missiles and closet distance faulty footprints questioned conduct of McFarland residents and departure of Mrs McFarland prosecutor doubts suicide the whiskey judges favor Braddock whiskey message urging sales at dealers
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Washington
Toledo
Oho
Wellie Harris
Stephen R. Starris
Bucyrus
Wapakanera
Lillian F. Mcfarland
McPherson
Chicago
McFarland
L Smith
Miss Harris
Post to Flash Election Results On Screen Tonight
The Washington Post will display results as votes are counted on the big screen outside The Post building. Voters will see outcomes of the three cornered New York mayoralty race among Gaynor Hearst and Barnard, Maryland amendments, Virginia governor fight, and other elections as they unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Post
Washington
New York
Gaynor
Hearst
Barnard
Maryland
Virginia
Japanese Trade Delegation Welcomed in Washington
A Japanese commercial delegation of fifty members toured Washington with rapid hospitality. Officials including Secretary Knox and White House hosts greeted Baron Shibusawa and his party at Union Station, the State Department, the White House, and Mount Vernon. The visit featured swift tours, briefings, and a ceremonial wreath at the tomb, emphasized by a brisk, patriotic reception and active Washington business engagement.
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Land of Nippon
Washington
Mount Vernon
Japan
Baron Kanda
America
Pacific
Union Station
Macfarland
Bacon Shibuwara
United States
Vantua
Board of Trade and Chamber of Commerce
Uzainer
State
Army
Knox
Baron Shibusewa
Robert Shaw Oliver
Beekman Winthrop
Navy Department
White House
Carpenter
Bost
Roosevelt
Shibusawa
Heada
Hla
Col’ ‘Thompson
Baroness Shibusawa Leads Japanese Delegation at Capitol Visit
A Japanese delegation under Baron Shibusawa and Mr. B Nakano toured Washington, visiting the Capitol, the Supreme Court, and the Commercial Club. They observed committee work and court proceedings, were greeted with informal goodwill, and were hosted for refreshments as they departed after a long, bustling day.
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Congress
Prince Ito
Shibuesawa
Senate
Supreme Court
Rom
Baron Shibusawa
B. Nakano
Jockey Held After Stabbing Of Kentucky Lumberman
Robert L. Thomas, prominent Kentucky lumber dealer and racing man, lies dying after being stabbed in the stomach by jockey Carroll Shilling yesterday afternoon in New York. Shilling is in custody, claiming self defense after Thomas drew a revolver. authorities continue to assess the motive and outcome.
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New York
Little Pope
Robert L. Thomas
Kentucky
Carroll Shilling
Thomas
Crane Refuses Dinner Honor for Secretary Knox
Charles R Crane recently discharged from the post of minister to Italy telegraphed his refusal to attend a dinner planned in Chicago in his honor as a tribute to Secretary Knox. Crane says he will depart for Europe within a few days and thanks the organizers for the honor.
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Tas
Washington Pum
Chicago
Charles ‘R. Crane
Giercary
State
Knox
Nas
Quner
Trienle
New Yo
David R. Forgan
National City Bank
Crane
Europe
Girl Confesses Bank Theft to Marry Wish
Special to The Washington Post Chicago Nov 1 Miss Angeline Schla von aged 17, daughter of banker Pasquale Schlavon, faces Judge Scanlon to repeat her February confession. She admitted stealing nearly $0,009 from her father's bank to give to an uncle and seven relatives who promised to secure her a husband. The case is set for November 4.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Angeline Schlavon
Pasquale Schlavon
West Taylor
South Halstead Streets
Fire Strikes Elk Street Section Two Die, Others Hurt
A blaze at the Denver and Seattle houses on Elk Street in Bellingham left two dead and a dozen injured. Mrs Emma Brunn lowered two children to the street from the third floor using a clothesline before leaping, breaking her back. A girl clung to a window sill for eight minutes before firefighters reached her.
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Bellingham
Wash
Wst
Elk Street
Fie
Denver
Seattle
B. B. Grocery
Emma Buln
Love Letters Betray Him Indicted Banker Arrested
Oscar F. Cochran indicted by a federal grand jury for embezzling 37,000 from the American National Bank in Indianapolis was arrested at Fort Slocum. He had enlisted in the infantry and is in U.S. Marshal Henkel's custody awaiting removal proceedings.
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Washington Post
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Oscar F. Cochran
Bani
Fort Slocum
Cochran
United States
Henkel
Tha ‘Ware
Bell Predicts 50000 Subscriptions This Week at Meeting
Mr Bell told the finance body that he believes 50000 dollars will be subscribed during the current week. He addressed members noting optimistic prospects for funding. The discussion touched on college park grounds being suitable for international flights. Glenn 3. Curtis visited government school and shook hands with Wilbur Wright.
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College Park
Glenn 3
Curtis Visite
Wilbur Wright
Aerial Meet Fund Rallies Washington Business Support
Washington business leaders formed a finance committee to raise 86 900 for next summer’s international aviation meet. Subscriptions were pledged in minutes, with Norment bullish on City benefits and College Park as a preferred venue. Lahm’s two flights showcased ambidextrous control and Wright school progress amid wind.
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Mnanee
Board of Trade
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Clarenes F. Norment
Norment
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Lahm
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Wright Brothers
Europe
Count de Lambert
Fariey
Eiffel Tower
Lieut
Lahn
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