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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1905

Page

2

Election Night Crowds Listen For Early Results At The Post

Thousands gather in Washington near The Post building defying cold to watch election bulletins and hear dispatches. President Roosevelt and aides receive returns. Hearst and Ohio sentiment fill the crowd with cheers as results pour in from New York City and other states.

Hoosevelt Roosevelt Root Bacon State Department Eesident Ladera Une Paitiulu Uis Bamu Che Ohio Republic Stele Jorake Herrick Iditt George Bo Cox Camermnet Charry Edwards Griggs Bay Georgia Nikanum Edwards Griggs Congress Dawson Philadelphia Weaver McClellan

Jerome Draws Cheers While Hearst Sparks Renewed Vigor

In Washington supporters cheered Jerome as his picture and name circulated, while Hearst's image elicited strong demonstrations. Voters stayed late as returns teased the contests, and many remained homeward only after The Post hit the streets.

Washington Jerome Hearst

Mayoral Races Produce Shifts Across Upstate Cities

Special to The Washington Post reports Alan C. Fobes, Republican, re-elected mayor of Syracuse by 6,066 over Democrat Thomas Murphy, with Republicans gaining two council seats for a two-thirds majority. In Rome, Albert R. Kessinger, Democrat, defeats Dr. T. G. Nock by 311. Albany sees Republican victors incl Mayor Charles H. Guus by 6,000. Buffalo elects Democrat J. K. Adama by 8,981.

Washington Post Syracuse Alan C. Fobes Thomas Murphy Francis Hendricks Onondaga County Gendricks Fobes Rome Albert R. Keasinger Dem T. G. Nock Kessinger Rome Sentinel Albany Albany County Charles H. Guus

Jerome Wins Unaided Victory in New York District Attorney Race

In New York County William Jerome, running without party support, defeats Osborne of Tammany and Flammer the Republican after late returns show Jerome gaining steadily. Osborne had led in early counts, but Jerome ultimately secured a solid plurality as districts continued to report. Jerome credits public hundreds over bosses, and vows continued reform in the district attorney's office.

Osborne Flammer Washington Post New York New York County William Traverage- Tome Tammany, Shearn Jerome Gruber-Odell Shearn Mret Tammany Bronx Harlem Geberner Unger Seth Low

Roosevelt votes at Oyster Bay after West-East journey

President Roosevelt, escorted by Secretary Loeb and Dr. Rixey, votes at Oyster Bay after a brief stop at Jersey City. Crowds greet him warmly but quietly as he moves through stations, shakes hands with neighbors, and returns to Washington aboard his special train. He notes having spoken in every state and territory and mentions Uncle Amos Borum, the longtime stage driver.

Loeb Rixsy Roosevelt Washington Pennsylvania Station Harry Paria White House Rixey Pagaed Pennsylvania Railroad Jersey City Vota Oyster Bay Long Island City Mr. Roosevelt B F. Barnes Evry Asemblyman Peturatig Bechatey Loeb President Union Tracia Amos Amos Borum Long Island Uncle Amos Syosset

One Grand Duke Backing Witte Steers Imperial Decision

Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitek stands as the sole member of the imperial family supporting Count Witte. He urged reversal of a ruling during the pivotal pre manifesto period, prompting the Emperor to dispatch General Baron Fredericks to summon Witte. Witte then returned to Peterhof on Monday to secure the Emperor's signature to the historic document.

St. Petersburg Micholas Nicholaievitek Count Witte Peterhof Alexis Ignateff Council of the Empire M Goreylin Count White Baron Fredericks Imperial House St Petersburg

Grand Jury To Hear Dress-Suit Tragedy Cases

Boston police plan to present cases connected to the dress-suit tragedy to the Suffolk grand jury tomorrow. Chief Watts Cant Dugan and District Attorney Sughrue met to arrange issuance of indictments, especially against Howard and Crawford now jailed in New York for extradition. Police refuse to act on Philadelphia dispatches naming William E Crawford alias Hunt as Dr Roberts, aiming to have Roberts returned to Philadelphia where an indictment awaits.

Boston Washington Howard Crawford New York Philadelphia William E Crawford Hunt Dr. Roberts Roberts Gey Higgins

Atrocities in Caucasus Spur Terrible Violence

Reported clashes across the Caucasus amid Armenian and Russian tensions as troops faced mobs using deadly weapons. Cossack units suffered heavy losses in Ozurget district ambushes, with two counties wiped out and calls for order amid violent revolt.

J. Petersburg Caucasuss Tortare Daghestan Kutais Perek Kuban Baku Caucasus M Lazerenko M Yekerski Ozurget

Weather Conditions and Temperatures Across Cities in 1906

The Weather Bureau reports low pressure over the Northeastern districts with rain in the Lake region Ohio Valley and New England elsewhere fair. Rain possible Wednesday in New England and northern Middle Atlantic. unsettled Lake region with heat snow or rain Thursday. Winds vary by coast. steamers bound for Europe face variable winds and clouds.

Dept of Agriculture Weather Bureau Washington Carolina Lower Lake Region New England Lake Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States Reston Maddie Atlantic South Atlantic Gulf Coast Ught Farlabie Tainéell Cheyenne Devonport Iowa Denver Colo Des Moines Tows Galveston Tex Helens Mont Indianapolis Jacksonville Fle Hangae City Bete Lytle Rosk Ark Merdustie Michmo Bs OR Memphle Tenn New Orleans New York North Platte Nebr Omaha Nebr Pillsburg Salt Lake City Cten Loulz St Paul Minn Springfield Tlao Vicksburg Mier On River Bulletin Washington Port Harpers Petry W. Va Noy

Montana antitrust case heard by Supreme Court

The Montana state case against Cudahy Armour Swift and Hammond packing firms over price fixing in beet and beef products was presented. Attorney General Galen argued the state statute was valid. the packers cited Illinois precedent and exemptions for labor and agriculture. The court took the matter under advisement.

Helena Mont Supreme Court Montana Cudahy Packing Company Armour Packing Company Swift Packing Company Hammond Packing Company Galen M. 3 Gunn Supreme Court of the United State

Firefighters Brave Gas Hazard to Save Factory and Homes

In Crosby Atrae a paper-box factory fire sent twenty New York firemen unconscious as they battled gas asphyxiation. They returned to pull colleagues from the blaze and saved several crowded tenement houses nearby. factory damage listed at about 10,000 dollars due to broken pipes releasing gas.

New York Crosby Atrae

Adams Express VP Clarence G. Dinsmore critically ill

Clarence Gray Dinsmore, vice president of the Adams Express Company, is dangerously ill at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. The report from Washington confirms his condition on November 7.

Adams Express Company Washington Fort New York Clarence Gray Dinsmore Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Metropolitan Club Election Yields Board Offic ers

Metropolitan Club voting at the Arling ton Annex Monday night elected officers for terms ending in 1916 1908 and 1909. Thomas Hyde Harry M Ctabaugh and Merwell V Weadhull chosen for the 1916 term alongside Blatt Bee and Elthu Root with Horace Wylie for 1909 terms and Corcomam Thom for another post.

Board of Governors Metropolitan Club Arlington Annex Thomas Hyde Harry M Ctabaugh Merwell V . Weadhull Blatt Bee Elthu Root Horace Wylie Corcomam Thom

Two Sisters Succumb in Indiana Telephone Exchange Fire

Misses Mabel and Abbie Simpson sisters, suffocated during a blaze at a Lowell Indiana telephone exchange. Mabel, night operator, and Abbie had spent the night with her. fire in a drug store beneath the exchange broke out. Firemen forced entry and found both dead from gas or smoke.

Lowell Ind Mabel Abbie Simpson Gus

Auto Fire Damages Vehicle at 44 7th St Southwest

An automobile at the curb in front of 44% Seventh street southwest caught fire yesterday afternoon and was badly damaged before firefighters stopped the blaze. Owner B. W Clark, at 93 South Carolina avenue southeast, received minor burns to hands and face. Police and engine company No. 4 responded. Clark estimated the loss at about 250 dollars.

Seventh Street B. W Clark South Carolina Avenue Carlin No. 4 Engine Company Clark

Stricken on a streetcar Joseph W. Tinsley dies in hospital

Joseph W. Tinsley aged sixty two was stricken with epoplexy on a Ninth street car last night at 11 40 o clock. He was carried to Florida avenue then removed in a patrol wagon to Freedmans Hospital where he died at 12 6 o clock this morning. He lived at 81 French street northwest and is survived by a widow and daughter.

Joseph W. Tinsley Ninth Street Florida Avenue Eighth Precinct Freedman's Hospital Mr. Tinsley French Street

Death of Horace Austin Former Minnesota Governor

Minneapolis reports former Minnesota Governor Horace Austin died at his home following an operation. He served as governor from January 9, 1870, to January 7, 1874. Also, in Scotland, Lady Florence Dixie, noted writer and Boer War war correspondent, died at Glen Stuart Annan Dumfrieshire.

Minnesota Minneapolis Barace Austin London Florence Dixie Glen Stuart Annan Dumfrieshire Scotland

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