New York Fusionists score big victory over Tammany
Fusionists claim mayoralty in New York City with Purroy Mitchel leading Edward McCall’s Tammany ticket. Republicans gain control of the New York State Assembly as Sulzer is elected assemblyman and several cities report GOP wins across the nation.
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Fusion
New York City
Purroy Mitchel
Upstate
Assembly
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Edward EB. McCall
Mitchel
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Wm. A. Prendergast
Geo. McAneny
Geo. W. Loft
Timothy D. Sullivan
Jacob H. Cantor
Francis Burton Harrison
Wm. Barnes
Albany
Harold J. Hinman
Wim
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Hinman
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Board of Estimate
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Diinois
Tammany Democrats
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John Murray Mitchel
Edward KE
Charles Edward Russell
Eres
Queens
Bare
Richmond
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Virginia
David I. Walsh
Walsh
John Purroy Mitchel
Edward II. McCall
Wim Sulzer
James & Fielder
Miraculous Escape in Minneapolis-Chicago Train Derailment
Train No 30 of the Minnesota Central derailed near Dyersville Iowa due to a broken rail. The engine stayed on track while the tender and five coaches left the rails and slid 7200 feet down an embankment. Only basic injuries reported among 25 passengers as wrecking crews repaired the line and detours were set via Waterloo and Dubuque.
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Minneapolis-Chicago Limited
Dyergville
Waterloo
Dubuque
Great Western
Dyersville
Toimorrow
Oyersville
Ag Follo Bineer
Pat Rei
John Diehl
Mandeville
Jack Deyn
Hywell
Watertioa
Ene
Women voters in Illinois overwhelmingly back dry candidates
In yesterday’s elections across Ohio Indiana and surrounding states women voters in southern Illinois districts favored dry candidates by about four to one while wets won in only five towns and a handful reported no results. Mayors were elected in Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapolis Columbus and Vincennes with varied party wins.
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Cincinnati
Frederick S. Spiegel
Henry T. Hunt
Cleveland
Newton de Baker
Toledo
Carl Keller
Ton
Columbus
Gua
J. Karb
Indianapolis
Joseph J. Well
Tan
Indiana
Moanaville
Terra Haute
St Wayne
Muneio
Logansport
Anderson
South Bend
Lafayette
Vincennes
Winels
Othe
Slain Woman Found with Cutting at Scene in New York
Police investigate a murder linked to threatening Black Hand letters. Salvatore Noeory received a note at his home and later reported discovering an 18 year old woman injured by cuts on the breast area. Local details remain unclear as investigators pursue motive and identity of the attacker.
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New York
Salvatore Noeory
Oskaloosa Street Car Trouble Reported
In November two Oskaloosa Light and Traction cars were attacked in residential districts. Glasses broken and damage caused, assailants fled and the attempt resumed. A large crowd gathered near the company office but no violence occurred.
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Oskaloosa
Oskidoosea Light and Traction Company
Galloway Farm Sold at Public Auction
Messer of Dysart Iowa purchased the William Galloway farm at a public auction this afternoon. The farm covering 180 acres sold for £502.40 per acre, with $5,000 paid down to bind the bargain. Messer plans to reside on the property.
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Dysart
Iowa
William Galloway
Democrats Sweep Bay State as New Party Gains
In Massachusetts the Democrats won a sweeping victory with Governor-elect David I. Walsh taking a 53,691 plurality in a four way race. The party captured most statewide offices while the contest for attorney general remained close, and Republicans lost ground in both the Senate and House. Progressives made notable gains, altering the balance of power in state government.
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Hiaukenbure
Repubblicans
Reform
Pittsburgh
Bostin
Wes
Watt
David I. Walsh
David L. Walsh
PL. Donahue
Keederick W. Mansfield
Frank K. Popa
James M. Swift
Thomas J. Boynton
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House
Executive Council
Indianapolis Streetcar Strike Turns Deadly After Shootings
Riot and gunfire erupt as five streetcars are moved in Indianapolis amid a strike. A fourth death linked to the violence, Thomas Carlton, dies at a city hospital. Police, strikers, and guards clash. a strikebreaker is jailed on murder charges. A conference seeks to restore streetcar service with armed guards on cars.
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Thos
Carlton
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Louvisiana
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Fisher
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Tudsten
Wode Mekee
Tailitia
Beathy
Sunbor
Roosevelt Receives Splendid Welcome in Buenos Ayres
The arrival of Col Theodore Roosevelt in Buenos Ayres is celebrated with a grand reception. Delegations of political figures and naval officers greet him as ships and garlands fill the harbor. Roosevelt tours the city while crowds gather, and a 21 gun salute greets the ceremony.
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Col. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Gree
Montevider
Slight Trouble in Goal Strike at Forbes Mine
In Trinidad Colorado on November 5 the Rocky Mountain Fuel Company mine at Forbes twelve miles north was occupied by state militia after a brief skirmish between strikers and guards. Strikers fired at the home of Robt Nichol, superintendent. guards returned fire and the attack retreated with no damage.
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Colo
Forbes
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
Here
Adj
Chese
Robt
Nichol
Hennessy and Glynn to Confer in Albany
Gov Higginbotham received a telegram from John A. Hennessy seeking a audiente. The governor granted the request and Hennessy was expected in Albany to brief him on inquiry and investigations. The exchange centered on facets and potential conclusions.
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John A. Hennessy
Hennessy
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Returns Coming In From Waterloo Subscriber
A 1918 reader from 4-2 Wellington Street Waterloo writes of switching to home delivery for The Waterloo Evening Courier. He notes prior delays and town trips, praising door to door service at a small weekly fee.
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Waterloo
Tie
G. Ranquest
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