The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-02-20
"a .TIDAL WAVE" PLURALITY.
Republicans "SwOOp" Things at Phil
-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS E~lseMhcre

"a ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS elsewhere
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 19.-The plurality
of 80, 1903 given yesterday for John L. Kinsey.
the Republican candidate for city solicitor
in this city. has only been exceeded once.
In 1894 Governor Hastings got a tidal
wave plurality Of $3.50. III Select Council
the Democrats have on.y three out of thir-
ty-seven mem ers, a loss of four. Reform
was showed UNDER In many instances
councilmanic candidates opposed vigorously
by the Municipal League were reelected
by larger majorities than ever before, not
withstanding the appeals issued by the
league to citizens ito elect a better class
of men to councils. who will give the people
better water. better gas. municipal owner
ship of electric lights AID cheaper street car
fares" and, incidentally. overthrow the
bosses" For the first time since its organi-
zation the league ran a candidate on the
general ticket. in the person of John A.
Mccarthy, for magistrate. Out of 1S5, 491
votes cast: 1912 were for Mccarthy. This
is regarded by many as the strength of the
league in this city, although the vote was
so cut up by the ward fights that it is diff
ficult to estimate the actual number of
league ballots cast.
In the State there were many surprises.
Republicans carried Democratic strong
holds, and Democrats were successful where
Republicans had formerly held sway. This
was due in every Instance to local condi-
lions. The greater number OF victories are,
however. to be credited to the Republicans.
Probably the most interesting fight in the
State. outside of Pittsburg, was in Scranton,
where ex-Mayor Connell and Congressman
Scranton. leaders Of rival Republican fac
tions, had a bitter fight. The latter was sue
cessful, with the aid of Democratic votes,
electing James G. Bailey. Democrat: Mayor,
and the rest of the Democratic ticket by
about 500 plurality. Mr.. Scranton bolted the
Republican convention and nominated a
rival ticket. but afterwards withdrew his
candidates and supported the Democrats.
At Reading, on a total vote of over LOCO,
Jacob Weidel, Democrat. was elected Mayor
Young city treasurer. but Adams H. Lead
er, Republican, was CHOSEN controller by a
big majority; At York. after a not fight,
Mayor by IS majority. Altoona elected H. :.
Barr, Republican, Mayor, and George Harp
ham, Republican. controller, by about 200
majority. Last night the election of their
Democratic opponents was conceded. The
rest of the Republican ticket got 500 major
councilmen. The unexpected happened at
Williamsport. where, in a hot three-cornered
fight. the Prohibitionists. elected James
MarseI Mayor by about coo plurality.
At Pittsburg the election resulted in a
victory for tne regular Republican ticket.
Ford. Repubiicar. for Mayor S5D" had io a major Sii5
ity of 1,452 over Guthrie, the Democrat
Municipal League candidate. For controller.
GcUrley, who was elected three years ago
On the reform ticket, was a candidate on
the regular ticket this year. and was elect
ed oy 495 majority. The refcrmers elected a
number of councilmel. but the Republicans
win still have a good working majority in
both branches In Allegheny, Geyer. Re-
publican. was elected Mayor without oppo-
sitiol. The entire Republican ticket was
also elected. In Pittsourg the Municipal
League leaders are not satisfied with the
figures as reported. and have issued a card
alleging fraud. and assert that they will
contest the election in court.
At Harrisburg o u. Patterson, for
Mayor, was given 1900 plurality. and the
Republicans carried everything except city
controller, the Democratic candidate for
that office, William l.. Veroeke, who held
il for years. being reelected by 500 major
ity. Among the congratulatory messages
received by Mr.. Patterson was one from
Senate Quay.