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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1905
Page
3
In New York City many voters face a novel municipal ownership issue as Hearst papers push reform while Tammany Hall battles for control. McClellan leads the Republican slate with Jerome and Odell factions influencing the race, and betting markets swing as the campaign nears November 7.
In Manhattan Jerome faces a court ruling placing his name in a separate ballot column prompting a special mark for cross-ticket voters. The piece notes a shifting readership of public opinion and forecasts Greater New York turnout around 690000 with about 570000 votes for major tickets amid three mayoral contenders. J. Dickinson reports.
Surface indications point to a Republican victory in Indianapolis mayoral contest. Bookwalter leads, with 7,000 more Republicans than Democrats in the city, while Holtzman backers predict victory. The race shaping state machine power may influence Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Beveridge, as party factions clash over control and national convention seating.
Philadelphia faces a pivotal election as Mayor Weaver breaks with the “gang” graft network. The article outlines a revolt against entrenched Republican corruption, the mayor’s expanded powers under the Bullitt law, and the chance to redeem the city through a shift in sheriff and district leadership amid graft exposures and fraud risks.
Columbus, Nov. 4 Special to The Washington Post. Ohio faces a volatile election with both parties predicting victory. Republican chairman Dick claims Herrick will win by at least 83,000, while Democrat Garber forecasts Pattison ahead by no less than 36,000. Wagers total over $2,000 on Dick's figures, and party divisions center on liquor concerns and disaffection. Polls, private tests, and silent voters complicate forecasts as Herrick trails his ticket in many counties and cities. Political leaders criticize bossism and saloon influence, while figures from Taft to Folk supply campaigning impact. The result remains unpredictable.
Special to The Washington Post Boston Nov 4 A heated Massachusetts governor race centers on the lieutenant governorship with Republican Curtis Guild Jr seeking a third term as lieutenant governor and Draper as his running mate Democrats nominate Charles W Darnett for governor and Henry M Whitney for lieutenant governor Whitney a leading capitalist has pressed tariff reform and reciprocity, pressuring Lodge’s machine and shifting Massachusetts GOP positions. Draper’s stance on tariff reform dominates the campaign while Whitney frames the issue as a referendum on tariff revision and reciprocity.
President Roosevelt will receive Governor W L Douglas of Massachusetts and the executive committee of the National Hat and Shoe Manufacturers Association on Wednesday November 15 in Boston. They aim to discuss tariff revision and foreign regulations with the President.
The notice promotes Capital Traction cars east on Pennsylvania avenue offering free transfers to Ranele uiphiande with a twelve minute ride to the Capitol. It advertises affordable monthly payments for Highland lots and invites buyers to U.S. Reality Co. at Seventh Street, Pa and La avenues NW.
Richmond dispatch reports Virginia voters show indifference may damp Democratic lead as Republicans rally behind Judge Lewis and Bascomb Slemp. Negro voting shift prompts talk of a white man’s party and possible dissolution of ties with Black voters after Election Day. Roosevelt’s Virginia visit boosts Slemp hopes while apathy threatens turnout statewide.
The speaker, who delivered an address in Alexandria and will vote Tuesday, predicts the Democrats will win the state by the usual margin and that Judge Lewis will receive Roosevelt’s vote. Republicans concede a close fight but the state is seen as Democratic. The contest is among Virginia’s most consequential in years, with high stakes and prominent leaders.
Gov. Folk of Missouri addressed a second meeting after a mass rally in the Central Armory. Mayor Tom S. Johnson introduced Folk as his Democratic presidential nominee choice for 1908 and predicted he would succeed President Roosevelt.
New York November 4 Thousands of Tamany campaign postal cards opposing William Randolph Hearst for mayor were confiscated by Postmaster Willcox under a section of postal laws against scurrilous matter. About 361000 cards held up. Washington authorities to decide on criminal action. Philadelphia also reports seizure of objectionable cards sent by one political party. Cortelyou declines comment until full facts arrive and backs Willcox.
In Philadelphia on November 4 the Twenty-ninth precinct election board of the Nineteenth ward was jailed in $200 bail and charged with making false returns and conspiracy relating to last February’s election. Defendants include judge William J. Gillespie, inspectors James Welsh and P. C. Jackson, and clerks Robert Dewey and George Gillespie. State Insurance Commissioner David Martin leads the Republican organization in the ward, with arrests prompted by the reform group Committee of Seventy in league with the city party.
The Washington Poet reports a sharp party split over the Poe amendment to disfranchise black voters in Maryland. Democrats push the change, Republicans feign opposition while avoiding public support. Secretary Bonaparte advocates delay citing a 20 year constitutional revision window, while Gov. Warfield's opposition is noted. Senator Rayner's late conversion stirs controversy as Baltimore and western Maryland swing votes, with counties evenly watched ahead of Tuesday’s election.
Rhode Island faces a drive for a new constitutional framework as the campaign centers on reform. Democrats threaten a constitutional convention in 1903 while nominating Dr. Gacvin for governor. Republicans push an amendment. Outcomes hinge on factional divides and campaign funding, with results likely shaping political power across the state.
Somerset County Republicans and Democrats clashed as ballots arrived. Republican supervisor Lafayette Ruark argued for immediate inspection rights under attorney general guidance, while a motion by Mr Horsey and Mr Fitzgerald favored selecting sealed ballot packages for district boxes ahead of Monday. Ruark protested, then left the meeting. A calendar note on Elk Grove butter cartons followed.
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