Baynor Winner Tammany Loser in City Election
Baynor wins mayoral race as Tammany loses control of New York City government. Whitman and Hearst capture key offices. Murphy suffers first partial defeat since Croker era. Republican gains notable in borough contests. board of estimate and aldermen face shifts amid fusion. Municipal finance and party lines dominate fallout as results confirm major changes across Greater New York.
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Waihlant & Prendergast Tooting Rott P Voore
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Tsim Pres
Shurphy
Charles F Murphy
Richard Croker
Gaynor
Bannard
Hearst
Prendergast
Moore
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Ty Fhendergast
Election Results Across States and Cities
Summary of results shows Gaynor for NYC mayor by 70,000 with Tammany losing control of the board. Whitman defeats Battle for district attorney, others on Tammany slate defeated. Maryland constitutional amendment defeated. Democratic state tickets win in several states. Virginia and Indiana see Republican losses or gains. Cleveland mayor Tom Johnson defeats. Toledo reelects Whitlock. Philadelphia Reform ticket loses by 45,000.
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Philadelphia
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Boston Election Shifts Power As Plan 2 Bets Hope
Massachusetts voters split on state government with Draper leading Vahey by a slim margin. In Boston, Plan No 2 would let the mayor be nominated by petition for a two year term with recall, while Lieut Gov Frothingham was re elected. Rhode Island shows Republican gains as Sothler leads Arnold with a strong GOP assembly outlook.
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San Francisco Election Turmoil Rages Amid Graft Probe
Report from The Washington Post notes Heney badly beaten in San Francisco district attorney race as voters flock to polls for a high turnout. Wickert leads Fickert in district attorney betting while McCarthy and Leland vie for mayor amid heavy ballot, overflowing boxes, and unusual voting conditions state wide.
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Washington Post
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Brancis J Heney
Democratic Samldate
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Philippine election returns slow to arrive in Manila
Manila reports slow general election returns with several days needed for complete tallies. Dominador Gomes, once nationalist party leader ousted for citizenship issues, wins North Manila by a narrow margin. South Manila returns Pablo Ocampo, a former delegate from the Philippines to Washington, as a candidate for speaker.
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Cardinal Gibbons Opposes Women Suffrage in Letter
In New York a public letter from Cardinal James Cardinal Gibbons to an antisuffrage group expresses regret at missing a November 15 meeting but approves the league's stance against women voting. Senator Elihu Root also writes in sympathy, praising the association's work amid Pimlico track service notes.
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Baltimore
Eitim Root
Labor chiefs face prison in Buck's case ruling
The article reports that Samuel Gompers, John Mitchell, and Frank Morrison of the American Federation of Labor face jail terms for contempt of court following a Bucks Stove and Range Company injunction. The U S Court of Appeals upheld the sentences, with Justice Shepard issuing a dissent. The defendants plan appeals to the Supreme Court, while broad public interest and questions of final appellate jurisdiction loom.
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Jersey Republicans Win Control Of Legislature And Cities
New Jersey voters choose eight senate members and a full assembly, keeping Republicans in control of both houses. Jersey City reelects Mayor Wittpenn, Democrats gain Bayonne for first time in thirteen years, and Paterson reelects Mayor McBride. Passaic sees Republican Bird Spencer win mayoralty amid statewide GOP strength.
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Jon Hinchcliffe
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Edward F McBride
Albion Smith
Trenton
Walter Madden
Andrew J Barrie
Mey
Passaic
Bird W Spencer
Johnson Beaten Brand Whitlock Reelected In Ohio City Ballot
Special to The Washington Post reports Cleveland voters deny Tom L Johnson a third term as mayor with Herman C. Baehr winning by about 6 900 to 7 900 plurality. Republicans sweep Toledo and Cincinnati tickets, gain city control, and promise traction reform. Independent Whitlock retains mayoral seat. most independents win city tickets. Ohio results include Toledos streetcar franchise bid and several other mayoral races statewide.
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Ohio
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Willam A Sawyer
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Riot at Wilmerding over street car service in Pittsburg area
Special to The Washington Post Pittsburg Nov 2 Poor street car service sparked a riot at Wilmerding 15 miles from Pittsburg last evening when Westinghouse employees wrecked PCC cars on the Pittsburg Street Railways line between Wilmerding and East McKeesport. About twenty persons, including ten women, were hurt. Warrants were issued for ten arrests including two girls. Police quelled the disturbance after cars were checked and traffic halted for an hour. Two officers were struck by flying stones.
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Big Four Official Short on Funds as Treasurers Blame Mistakes
Charles L Warriner, former city treasurer of the Big Four passenger department, was taken to New York by Vice President John Carsten of the New York Central. He faces a searing audit to explain discrepancies in the hogs and ledgers. Officials say the apparent loss ranges from 8000 to 1000.
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Medal for Mikado token from U S officials ceremony features speeches
A gold medal struck at Philadelphia mint commemorates the Japanese Honorary Commercial Commission visit. Acting Secretary Huntington Wilson presents medals to all members at a luncheon, with Bar on Shibusawa and others in attendance. The event includes Japanese and English toasts and a later Corcoran Gallery reception in Washington.
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Indianapolis Mayor Vote Narrowly Splits Gubernatorial Field
Indianapolis November 2 Samuel Lewis Shank the Republican led with 27 170 votes to 25 202 for Democratic nominee Gauss in the mayoral race. The result signals difficulties for Beveridge’s successor and hints at liquor policy battles with brewers blamed by Republicans on Democrats. In Fort Wayne the GOP claimed a notable upset as Schmidt defeated Grice by about 306 votes.
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Rockefeller Reclusive on Election Day in Cleveland
John D Rockefeller stays at his Forest Hill home in East Cleveland due to his wife’s illness. He typically votes in New York but is detained by Mrs Rockefeller’s sight attack of pneumonia, shielding him from the usual election routine.
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Virginia Elects Five More Lawmakers After Elections
Virginia voters deliver gains for Republicans with five additional seats, expanding the legislature as Democrats retain control of the state slate. Low turnout cited amid opposition to Tucker's French liquor menus.
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Elected in Virginia Governor Mann Wins Big
The Democratic ticket led by Governor Mann won Virginia with a majority likely over 9,000 votes as returns from many counties came in. Kent trailed, while several statewide offices including lieutenant governor, treasurer, and superintendent of public instruction were re-elected. Republicans gained a few House seats amid a split party vote and possible prohibition alignment influenced results.
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Maryland Political Battle Over Disfranchisement Amendment
Fragmented early returns show the Republican effort in Maryland to defeat a constitutional disfranchisement amendment is struggling, with forecasts of a likely Democratic tilt. Reports indicate Baltimore area counts are slow and uneven, while leaders in Talbot Worcester and Baltimore anticipate varied margins, suggesting the amendment’s defeat remains in doubt.
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