Election results in Westville show Republicans win sheriff and other offices
The Westville News reports the 1906 county results with Republicans capturing the sheriff, surveyor, and three council seats while Democrats take treasurer, auditor, assessor, representative, prosecutor, and county commissioners. Voter turnout was light at the Westville precinct with 68 votes cast and 48 from the locality, 35 Republican and 13 Democratic. Greiger and Crumpacker margins reflect waning interest and liquor issue influence. Pinon the prohibition candidate drew 24 votes.
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Westville
Greiger
Crumpacker
LaPorte
Porter
Pinon
Hearst Admits Defeat in New York Nightly Statement
Hearst, conceding defeat, declares he will continue opposing trusts and corrupt corporations. He notes the people chose the Republican party and pledges to fight from the ranks as a private citizen to promote citizens' interests. Reports previously suggested Independence League leaders doubted the result.
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New York
Republican Party
Independence League
Republicans Triumph In New State Election Across East
Results from Toston show Governor Guild re-elected with a sizable plurality about 37 000, GOP retains entire state ticket, and both legislative houses expected to tilt Republican. New Haven reports strong Republican majorities for the state ticket and four district representatives. Philadelphia notes a lively penny campaign.
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Toston
Guild
John RB. Moran
Prohibition Party
Independence League
Congress
Haven
Conn
Philadelphia
District race names and union nominees in multiple districts
In Washington district Olmsted and in Wauphin district Lafean contend with Lilly in York district. Bradford district includes Dale while Lackawanna district hosts no listed challenger. Thomas JD Nichols, district president of the United Mine Workers, is the Democratic nominee against Tile. Peemer faces William BR Wilson, also a Democrat and national secretary treasurer of the marine workers. President Jol Mitchell campaigned for Nichols and Wilson in their districts.
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Olmsted
Wauphin
Lafean
York
Lilly
Bradford
Dale
Lackawanna
Thomas JD. Nichols
United Mine Workers
Tile
Peemer
William BR. Wilson
Dem
Mrine Workers
Jol Mitchell
Nichols
Wilson
Election returns show Republicans dominant in Midwest
Across Illinois Milwaukee Indiana Ohio Michigan and Iowa Republicans win key races. Illinois carries Chicago city and Cook County with Smulski and Doavidson leading. Indiana and Michigan report GOP statewide victories and legislative gains. Iowa’s governor race remains tight with only two complete counts. Democratic hopes fade as Republican tickets prevail in multiple states.
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Illinois
Congress
Cadwell
Cannon
Cook
Repubican
Smulski
Cookly
Independice League
Milwaukee
Jus. J. Doavidson
John A. Awbward
Babcock
Milwaukee County
McGovern
Thiel
Indianapolis
Indiana
Goodrich
Fred Landis
O'Brien
Morr
Adair
Columbus
Missouri Returns Edit Confident Publican and Democrat Claims
In a southern state a St Louis report from November 7 notes confident claims by a publican and a Democrat about Missouri returns. The article highlights cross party assertions and the tense political atmosphere as results loom.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Maryland Delegation Set After Election Returns
Baltimore November 7 Maryland's delegation to the Sixtieth Congress will be three Republicans and three Democrats, maintaining the ratio but shifting two districts. Mudd won reelection despite labor opposition.
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Terson
H. Clay i
Baltimore
Maryland
Mudd
Minnesota elects Democrat governor by large margin
St. Paul reports Governor Johnson has been re elected in Minnesota over Republican A L Cole by at least 30 000 votes. The Dispatch concedes the victory with Democratic leader Frank Day claiming a 40 000 margin. This majority is unprecedented in Minnesota.
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Johnson
Minnesota
A. L. Cole
Dispatch
Republican
Frank Day
Democratic State Central Committee
van Sant
Oklahoma Democrats Win Delegates At Constitutional Convention
Guthrie O T November 7 The constitution of the new state of Oklahoma will be written by Democrats. Vernon Whiting secretary of the Republican central committee concedes the Democrats three delegates while Jesse Dunn chairman of the Democratic committee says there will be at least seventy eight Democratic delegates on the floor of the convention.
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Oklahoma
Guthrie
O.T
Vernon. Whiting
Oklahoma Republican Central Committee
Jesse Dunn
Democratic Committee
Defeat Appears Likely for Gooding in Idaho Election
Boise Idaho November 7. Chairman Johnson of the state Democratic committee releases a statement indicating Democrats have a good chance to win the governor and secretary of state posts and a majority in the legislature, signaling the possible re election of Senator Dubois.
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Gooding
Boise
Idaho
Johnson
State Democratic Committee
Dubois
Delaware Goes H Republican Wins in Delaware Race
Wilmington reports Republicans captured Delaware with Burton elected to Congress over Marvel. The party will also hold the legislature that will choose a successor to United States Senator Allee.
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Delaware
Wilmington
Del
Burton
Congress
Marvel
Delaware Legislatature
United States
Allee
North Dakota Election Doubt Cast by Party Chairs
Special dispatches from Bis marck Fargo and Grand Forks say the North Dakota election is in doubt with both Republican and Democratic state central committee chairmen claiming victory.
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North Dakota
St. Paul
Bismarck
Fargo
Grand Forks
N. D
Republican
Democratic State Central
Wadsworth Defeated for Congress in New York
Official at Republican national headquarters reports James Wadsworth Republican defeated for Congress in the Thirty fourth New York district on November 7.
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Wadsworth
Congress
New York
Republican National Congression
James W. Wadsworth
Albuquerque Returns From New Mexico Vote on Statehood
Albuquerque reports that returns from New Mexico give joint statehood a majority of 2000. Reports indicate strong support and final tallies pending from remaining precincts.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
Territory to Seek Jointure Funding Range
A fragment notes a plan to pursue jointure funding from 4 000 to 7 060 with a stated target of 0 far received indicate. The readable bits suggest a territorial financial proposal and a numeric range for potential support.
Fremont County arrests as Democrats challenged in Mormon counties
In Toise Idaho on November 7 authorities arrested Democratic challengers at all precincts in Fremont County and jailed them without bail. In Babcock County judges refused to administer the oath to challengers, allowing voting. The action targeted Mormon Republicans over alleged disqualification due to religion.
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Toise
Idaho
Fremont County
Republican Committee
Babcock County
Election returns hint at Pray and Smith victory
Incomplete Montana returns show Charles N. Pray likely elected to Congress and Henry C. Smith to the state supreme court. Republicans appear to be gaining across the state.
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Rutte
Mont
Congress
Charles N. Pray
Henry C. Smith
Supreme Court
Utah Republicans Elect State Ticket In Plurality Victory
Salt Lake Utah November 7 The Republicans in Utah have elected their State ticket by the usual plurality returning Joseph Howell to Congress and electing Joseph E Frick justice of the supreme court.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Joseph Howell
Congress
Joseph E. Frick
Supreme Court
Gillett Likely Wins Governor Election in San Francisco
San Francisco reports that Gillett, Republican, probably carries the governor race by about 10 000 votes. Bell runs second for Democrats and Union Labor, with Langdon of the Independence League third.
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Gillett
Bell
Democratic
Union
Labor
Langdon
Independence League
Colorado Republicans Set To Sweep State Office Votes
Denver November 7 reports meager returns show the Republican ticket ahead across the state with possible exception of William H Gabbet for supreme court justice.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
William H. Gabbeet
the Supreme Court
One Lone Parish Wins for Dyson in Central State
New Orleans reports on November 7 showing only one parish in the central state voting Republican for C. C. Dyson the Republican congressional candidate.
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New Orleans
C. C. ‘Dyson
Hoch Wins Kansas Lead Over Harris By A Guarded Margin
Topeka Kansas November 7 It is certain that Governor Hochs plurality over W A Harris Democrat will not be greater than 10000.
Washington Makes No Change Washington Markets News
Inland state markets show no policy shift as Seattle reports steady trading in early November with prices and hours unchanged. Traders note no new guidance from Washington officials and activity remains subdued.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
Local social notices from a Kansas community
Last Friday eve featured a surprise party at Mr and Mrs Cash Mannering s home with dancing. Miss Anna Christy of Valparaiso visits Miss Schnell at the Chas Barnard home. Miss Ethel Dodd announces a Shadow Social at Carter School on Friday evening Nov 16. Harriet Dodd s health remains unchanged. Teachers attended an Institute at Smoky Row Saturday. Mr Ricketts of Kanessie visiting Mrs O Barnard. Mannering couple to move to Cheserton this week.
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Harriet Dodd
Smoky Row
Ethel Dodd
Burdick
Mr. Ricketts of
Kanessie
Mrs. O. Barnard
Mrs. Cash Mannering
Mrs. Mannering
Chesterton
Local Notes and Socials Across South Bend Area
Wm. Clark spends weekend at home in South Bend. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cummings. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jordan of Hanna visit Ray Welch's family. Frank Shultz gains rubber-tire buggy. A Mow prompt team run away. driver uninjured. DeVol lecture poorly attended yet beneficial. Prof DaVol pleased. Anna Wakeman visits Blanche Weirh. Ethel Shultz starts printing office job. Hallowe'en box social at Bert Wakeman home raises money. top box sells for five dollars and a quarter. Albert Shultz remains ill. Valor services held at Advent church. preacher speak to full house. Try H B Herrold's Lump Jaw Remedy. Westville O E S to visit Union Mills. Poem line about distant fame and colors. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by E T Scott. WONDERFUL REMNANT SALE at Davidson Porter's LaPorte begins Friday 26 dress to boys patterns. Indiana law lacks opium penalty after chop suey raid. Rural free delivery in Indiana September shows 2123 routes. one discontinued since June. 55 new routes pending. Daily service on most routes except Sunday.
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Wm. Clark
South Bend
Harry Cummings
Jack Jordan
Hanna
Ray Welch
Frank Shultz
Frank Mow
Jesse Moss
Prof. DaVol
Ethel Shultz
Hallowe’en Box
Bert Wakeman
Albert Shultz
Advent Church
Advent
Davidson & Porter's
LaPorte
Indiana
The New Life Pills Offered by E. T. Scott
Dr. King's New Life Pills advertised as the cure for constipation headache and dizziness with quick liver and bowels relief. Sold for 25 cents at E. T. Scotts store.
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Dr. King
New Life
E. T. Scott’s
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