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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1904

Page

4

Odds favor Roosevelt and Higgin's race in New York betting

Brechton notes lively wagering on the New York governor race and national outcome with bets on Roosevelt carrying New York at two to seven, Higgins facing defeat at two to one, and larger sums on state results. Locals report substantial action at Broad Street and Wall Street with varied odds and several large wagers recorded.

Herrick New York Roosevelt Washington Lin @t Pat Broad Street Tod New York State Flertick Dufuat Higgins Otras Pykker Vykord Brest al Amber Board of Moors Ied Dames O'Leary Barker Searroa

Apathy in Tennessee and Little Opposition in Alabama

Reporters note minimal public interest ahead of elections in Tennessee and Alabama with low turnout anticipated. Democrats predict statewide gains, Republicans optimistic about national issues, while party headquarters offer little new information as voters prepare to cast ballots in multiple districts.

Pearre denies opposing eight hour law in Judiciary Committee

Cumberland Md Nov 7 Congressman George A Pearre issues a statement denying he opposed the eight hour law in the Judiciary Committee of the House of Representatives He says the matter never came before the committee and he would have supported it as he has long advocated such legislation. He accuses opponent Walter A Johnston of blocking the bill in Maryland's last house of delegates committee and notes Johnston recently traveled from Montgomery County to Allegany County amid party activity.

Washington Post Cumberland George A. Pearre Judiciary Committee House of Representatives Col. Pearce Walter A. Johnston Maryland House of Delegates Johnston Montgomery County Midland Parker and Davis League Allegany County Yiner

Michigan parties buoyant on eve of election

Detroit dispatch reports both Democratic and Republican state committees expressing strong confidence that Roosevelts ticket will win Michigan. Weather forecasts predict fair weather bringing a heavy voter turnout. Democratic and Republican leaders forecast congressional victories. observers foresee a small Republican edge.

Detroit Mich Michigan To-Morrow Roosevelt Fairbanks Weather Bureau HK. C. Wood Morrow Republican State Central Committee Patrianks

Russians Repulsed at Keekwan Fort in Desperate Assault

A Chicago Daily News telegraph reports heavy three day bombardment of Port Arthur and a Japanese assault on Shojusan and Keekwan forts. Hand to hand fighting, trench building, and a sinking morale tone mark the night as Japanese gains collapse under Russian counterattacks. Casualties reach 110 for the Japanese with 500 killed by Oct 29.

Keekwan Fort Fort P Chicago Chicago Daily News Kobo Port Arthur Shojusan Nirvusan Keekwan Forth Sefte Worcester Mass Albany Boston and Albany Springfield Thomas Bowler Determbuyne

Predictions in Maryland point to Roosevelt majority

Baltimore Nov 7 The Democratic State chairman Murray Wandiger predicts four or five Maryland congressmen will be elected, with a 15,000 plurality for Parker statewide. Republicans claim Roosevelt will carry Maryland by a narrow margin and expect to retain four districts and a large state majority. Campaign offices report active efforts and observers note rising voter interest ahead of election day.

Washington Baltimore Murray Wandiger Democratic State Committee Maryland Thomas A. Smith J. Fred C. Talbott Lee Meyer Join Gill, Jr Richard S van Diver Hiltte Oystermen Johnston Parker Roosevelt Witchter Avvure Jackson Mudd Hanna Ula- FL Tintore

Record Vote Predicted In New Hampshire Campaign

Providence reports a final statewide push with rallies and speeches by Republican nominees. Republicans forecast Roosevelt ahead by about 10,000 with Parker trailing. Garvin claims a favorable outlook for re election while Utter is seen winning the governor’s race by 2,000 to 3,000. Indications favor a Republican majority in the legislature and a new U S senator to replace Nelson W Aldrich.

Providence Infantry Hall McKinley Roosevelt Parker L F

Watsons Claim Dismissed For Georgia Vote

Atlanta Ga Sav 7 The night before election shows no material charge from the political conditions heretofore existing In Georgia Democratic leaders believe the total vote may reach 125000 with large Populist registration The Populist vote is expected to favor Republican congressional candidates but the result is not expected to disrupt the usual Democratic majority The Populist claim that Tom Watson will carry the state is dismissed without serious consideration.

Atlanta Georgia Tom Watson

Campaign notes show expected turnout in Prince George election

In Prince County voters are ready for a full ballot. Officials report little trouble predicting a strong turnout amid party tensions. Democrats anticipate carrying the district by 40 to 50, while Republicans claim a solid margin around 300 in the county based on 1902 figures, with illiterate voters possibly influencing the outcome.

Spuda Lb . Pty Prince County Plyalisville Hatiis Camaiair Morgrets Congressmien Mudd Ilos Vai Torbacker Davis Will Vleu Richard Hull Magicus

Japanese Repulsed At Mukden After Night Attack

Mukden dispatch reports Saturday night Japanese forces attacked Russian outposts but were repulsed. Twenty eight Japanese dead on the field. Russians suffered nine casualties. Front remains tense with both armies strengthening positions along the Shakhe River corridor near Bentsiaputze and Sinch inpur. Heavy artillery and six inch guns harass attacks as winter quarters are prepared and Kurupatkin concentrates on keeping Japanese busy along fortifications.

Mukden Bentsiaputze Tuao Ri Sinchinpur Shakhe Huangshantse Nakhe River St. Petersburg

Bitterness in New Orleans Election Sparks Emergency Police

In New Orleans on November 7 the mayor swore in several hundred emergency policemen to guard polling places amid a bitter municipal campaign. Each side will have five special officers at each booth, with a full municipal and parish slate and several Congressmen to be elected. The Parker electors are expected to prevail, and Republican opposition in districts is seen as formal.

New Orleans Capdieille

Montgomery’s Vote Seen From County and Arkansas

Montgomery County voters are urged to vote before noon with heavy turnout anticipated. Democratic managers expect a large majority, while Republicans push their full party vote. weather could influence results, with county results likely known by midnight. Arkansas indications point to a large turnout tomorrow and a substantial Democratic showing.

Rockvile Arkansas Little Rock Ark

After Minneapolis Vote In Minnesota Gubernatorial Race

Robert A Dunn Republican candidate for governor spoke in Minneapolis as a counter to Democrat John A Johnson. Hennepin County looms contested with Johnson leading by about 6 000 per Johnsons camp and 2 000 per Dunn. Dunn claims state lead of 5 000 while Secretary Kain estimates Johnsons plurality at 26 000 amid expected national Republican victory.

St. Paul Robert A. Dunn Republian Minneapolis John A. Johnson Hennepin County Johnson Dunn Kain Democratic State Central Committee Minnesota

Reserve Officers Called for Front Duty in Multiple Cities

The text reports mobilization of all reserve officers in St. Petersburg, Vilna, Warsaw, Kieff, Odessa, Moscow, Kazan, and the Caucasus to replace losses at Liao Yang and Mukden totaling about 1300. Viceroy Alexieff may become Caucasus viceroy while Gen. Gripenberg and staff depart November 17. Other brigades at Plock Czestochowa Umberinka Odessa Suwalki mobilize as part of a broad war effort.

St. Petersburg Vilna Warsaw Kieff Odessa Moscow Kazan Caucasus Liaoyang Mukden Far East Alexieff General Staff Kaulbar Gripenberg Plock Czestochowa Ybmerinka Suwalki

Nevada in Doubtful List as Four Tickets Enter Election

The campaign closed with vigor by leading parties and local dissidents aiding the contest. Four tickets are in the field Republican Fusion Democrat Socialist. Presidential electors result considered in doubt with clean sweep predicted in the North State. In North Carolina estimates range 40 000 to 75 000. latest returns show Democratic majorities in ten districts. In South Dakota Roosevelt expected to win by about 50 000 with a nearly solid Republican legislature outlook. Democratic leaders contest that 35 000 is too high.

Reng R Lver North State Raleigh N. C North Carolina South Dakota Sioux Falls Frank Crane Republican State Committee Roosevelt Crane Martin Democratic State Committee

Vermont Republican Estimate in Silent Vermont Vote

White River Junction Vermont November 7 electors show little voter interest with no active campaigns by major parties. Roosevelt expected to win Vermont by about 35000 plurality, about 3500 more than September’s Bell plurality. No other presidential ticket candidates appear on the ballot.

Vermont White River Junction Roosevelt Gery Charles 5. Bell

Russia Yields to England on North Sea Inquiry

London reports Colonial Secretary Lyttleton said an immediate agreement with Russia on the North Sea inquiry was highly likely after the cabinet, with the foreign office noting the Anglo-Russian accord was practically complete. Paris mentions Fournier or Gervins as French members for the international commission, with Fournier favored. St Petersburg notes a first admiral to be chosen by the four commissioners is expected.

North Sea London Lyttleton Leamington Russia Great Britain Naorth Sea Foreign Office Paris Fournier Gervins International Commission

Russian Reservists Riot and Rioting Spreads

A Russian army circular circulating despite tight control urges defense of rights over bloodshed and warns no one returns from war. Riots flare at Kaner leaving several dead or wounded, and Radomski sees clashes between reservists and police with fatalities reported.

Don Times Cablegram Washington Post Berlin Kaner Radomski Reserviste Bofice

American on the Board in Dogger Bank Inquiry

Washington sources indicate the American navy may send a representative to join the Anglo Russian inquiry into the Dogger Bank affair. Admiral Dewey would be offered the mission and, if he declines, the President and Secretary Morton will appoint another high ranking officer. The Navy Department has not yet received an invitation but will respond promptly if one arrives.

Dewey Office of the Navy Washington Dogger Bank Admiral Dewey Morton Navy Department

Riot Ends In A Laugh At St Petersburg University

A student disturbance at the St Petersburg university ended amicably after two groups clashed briefly. One sang the Russian national anthem, the other the Marseillaise, then agreed to stop if the other did. The incident follows a prior cathedral memorial by students and reflects a cautious police response attributed to Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky.

St. Petersburg Kazan Alexander III Deter Paul Torms Burs Fallon Smiullin Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky Prince Svialopolk-Musky

Ministers All Re-Elected in Italian Cabinet Victory

Definite returns show all cabinet members retained their seats in Italy. Former premier Rudini and other leaders were re elected as the government defeated extremists who lost twenty seats. Major towns including Turin Naples Palermo Milan and Genoa backed the government in a broad anti strike trend. The Castelfranco contest featured Count Macoula losing to Signor Pellegrini on the first ballot, with a second ballot to follow.

Rome Rudini Baron Sonnine Signori Princetti Forign Ferri Turin Naples Palermo Milan Genoa Castelfrance Countesf Macoula Signor Cavalotti Castelfranco Signor Pellegrini Macolu

French Officers Cleared in Dreyfus Funds Trial

Paris authorities abandoned the sensational trial of Cols Dautmeh Tollin and Capt Francais Mareschan and other military information bureau officers. Gen de Gallifet’s evidence exonerated the accused, ending the case at noon. In Vienna, German students demonstrated in sympathy with Innsbruck. Premier Bond narrowly escaped a shipboard mishap aboard the colonial cruiser Fiona near Twillingate.

Paris Bne Dautmeh Tollin Francais Mareschan Military Information Bureau Dreyfus Marqus de Gallifet Vienna Innsbruck Precion Reichsrath Premier Bond St. Julins N. F Fiona Twillingate District

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