Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 April 1905 — CHICAGO ELECTS DUNKE MAYOR [ARTICLE]

CHICAGO ELECTS DUNKE MAYOR

Has a Plurality Over Harlan of Nearly 25,000 Votes. COUNCIL IS STILL REPUBLICAN Five Million Dollar Bond Issue for New Court House Goes Through. Results of the Municipal Elections in ' Other Illinois Towns and In Wisconsin and Other Statee. Chicago, April 6.—Judge Edward F. Dunne was elected mayor of Chicago by a plurality of 24,061 votes over John Maynard Harlan. Judge Dunne’s victory was decisive. He received more votes than any other candidate on the Democratic city ticket John F. Smulski, candidate for city attorney, ran far ahead of his colleagues and was the only Republican on the city ticket to be elected. He defeated W. M. Moak by 17,596 votes. Adrian C. Anson was elected city clefk by a plurality greater than Judge Dunne’s —24,232 —although he received 4,893 less votes than the head of his ticket. F. W. Block! defeated Moses E. Greensbaum, the Republican nominee, for the office of city treasurer by a plurality of 17,596. Runs Close to Stewart Vote. Mr. Harlan received 127,628 votes, as against 138,548 given to Graeme Stewart in his race against Harrison two years ago, while Judge Dunne gained 15,481 over Harrison’s vote in 1903. With an increase of 70,000 in registration over that of 1903, however, the Increase In the total vote was not proportional, standing 322,231 as against 309,448 in the Harrison-Stewart contest ' . _____ Reform forces lost and won hr the aldermanic contest which accompanied the mayoralty battle in Chicago. While the Republicans held their lead in the new council by a line-up of thirtyeight to thirty-one, with one independent. One of the features of the contest was that, despite the victory for Judge Dunne, the men who framed the so-called tentative ordinance for the Chicago City Railway company and were fought hardest by the DunneHearst forces were re-elected. For a New Court House. The $5,000,000 bond issue for a new court house and the $2,500,000 south park bond issue were voted for. Frank D. Comerford, the representative from the Second senatorial district, who was expelled from the legislature for making charges of graft that proved to be unfounded by a legislative inquiry and a grand Jury investigation, was re-elected to the general assembly over Edward Day and Abraham Greenfield, both Republicans. Comerford ran as an independent candidate with the avowed purpose of securing vindication at the hands of his constituents.

Illinois Town elections Republicans Carry a Majority of the Contests—Hot Fight. Springfield, 111., April 6.—Township elections were held all over Illinois and In many cities municipal officers were chosen. While local Issues interfered to a considerable extent with strictly party lines, the effect of the Republican landslide last November was apparent in the township returns, a large majority going for the G. O. P. Incomplete figures Indicate that Harry H. Devereaux Is re-elected mayor of Springfield by 250 plurality. The success of the Democratic nominee was vractically assured by a split In the Republican party. The remainder of the Republican ticket is elected. The mayoralty fight was a bitter one. Fifteen arrests were made by the sheriff’s officers for alleged illegal voting, the prisoners Including there election officials. States Attorney Hatch was back of the arrests and declared that he will make every effort to convict. i The following mayors were elected: Sllas’Cook, Ind., East St Louis; Luke W. Sanborn, Liberal, Galesburg, I. M. Fellhemier, Rep., Macomb; Andrew Olson, People’s, Moline; W. F. Glenn, Citizen’s, Oneida; John A. Stembach, Dem., Quincy; George W. McCaskrin, Ind., Rock Island; Jackson Mason, License, Yates City. LIGHT VOTE IN WISCONSIN Returns on Superintendent Shows Election of Cery. Milwaukee, Wis., April o.—ln the absence of exciting contests a very light vote was cast throughout the state. Judge John R. Winslow of the supreme court was re-elected without opposition. The contest for state superintendent ia close, but the Indications are that Charles P. Cary has been reelected over Albert Salisbury. In this city Judge Carpenter defeated his opponent, Judge Wallber, and Judges Tarrant and Ludwig of the circuit were re-elected without opposition. Judge Halsey, also pigled through with a plurality of about 700. Milwaukee gave Superintendent Cary nearly 8,000 majority over Salisbury. Later—While the returns are far from being complete, latest estimates

■ "’.Vr VsS- - " ( five Charles P. Clary, for state Superintendent of schools, 80,000 majority over Albert Salisbury. Both candidates ran on nonpartisan tickets. Republicans elected* mayors at Oshkosh, Racine and Whitewater. Democrats carried Janesville, Manitowoc and LaCrosse. Republicans elected a majority of the aldermen in Racine; Eau Claire, Marinette and Waukesha, while the Democrats secured a majority at Prairie du Chlen. Close Election at St. Louis. Bt. Louis, April 6.—Complete first re. turns from the municipal election give Mayor Rolla Wells, Democratic candidate for re-election, a plurality of 1,448 over John A. Talty, Republican. Never before In the history of St. Louis has a mayoralty eiectiou been fought so stubbornly. Until complete returns from the last ward had been received the Issue was in doubt, and the official canvass of the returns may yet change the complexion of the result. The other candidates for city offices either ran slightly ahead!or behind their party leaders and the Democrats and Republicans „ about equally divided honors for the offices other than that of mayor. Election In Colorado. Denver, Co)o., April 6. —Municipal elections were held in all cities and towns of Colorado with the exception of Denver. At Gunnison a SIOO,OOO bond was carried. At Golden and Central City the Republicans were victorious. At Colorado Springs, Henry C. Hall, Democrat- and non-partisan candidate was elected. A majority of aldermanic candidates of 'that ticket were also successful. At Leadville the Republicans elected only two aidermen, the remainder of offices going to the Democrats. At Pueblo the result is close, but it Is believed the Democrats have been successful. Democrats Win in Montana. Butte, Mont., April 6. —Municipal elections in Montana have resulted generally' In favor of the Democrats, In Butte John MacGinnls, the antitrust candidate, was elected mayor, while the Democrats elected a city treasurer. In Anaconda a Democratic mayor, three Democratic aldermen and three Republican aldermen were elected. At Helena four Democratic and four Republican aldermen were elected. At Qreat Falls the Democratic candidate for mayor was elected, while at Missoula the Municipal League party was successful. Liquor Interests Win In Nebraska. Omaha. Xeb., April 6.—City and village elections were held at all points in Nebraska with the exception of Omaha, which is governed by special charter. The election generally has been a victory for the liquor interests, nearly nine-tenths of the towns voting in favor of having saloons. Exceptions were York. Beaver City, Aurora, and Syracuse. All of the larger towns favored high license. These include Lincoln, Grand Island, Kearney, Columbus, Blair, Hastings, Norfolk, Fullerton, Wayne and Nebraska City. Offices Divided in Missouri. Kansas City. April 6. —Elections held In many cities and towns in Missouri resulted in a division of offices between Republicans and Democrats. In Jefferson City Henry J. Wallan, Dem., for mayor, and the entire Democratic ticket were elected. A Citizens’ ticket, nominated by the joint Republican and Democratic conventions, defeated the Socialists in Sedalia. Women Elect s Mayor. Kansas City, April 6.—William W. Rose, Democrat, was elected mayor of Kansas City. Kan., by probability 1,500 plurality, defeating the present Republican mayor, Thomas B. Gilbert, M. A. Waterman, Independent, and W. J. Keichner. Socialist. Of a total registration of 18.000 voters, 5.000 were women and ilie election of Rose is due to the women.