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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe King Solomon and the modern traveler. The text mentions L K Paine proprietor and Union Pacific through cars to Chicago with agent I B Benn quoting rates and tickets.
Half way If all the rails owned by the Burlington Route were placed end to end they would reach more than half way round the globe. If all the cars owned by put one behind another they would make a train 275 miles long. Mere bigness is not every thing however. Quality counts for much more. What travelers want is to be transported quickly safely and with comfort. That is just what the Burlington Route does. Omaha Chicago Kansas City St Louis. Write for information about rates and trains. M P Benton Puget Sound Agent Seattle Wash.
The majorities favor Washington for Sil ver with nearly all counties reporting. The Legislature stands 83 fusion to 29 Republicans, with Warburton the lone Republican senator from Tacoma. County results show Spokane and King leading with about 2,000 votes, while several counties yield smaller margins.
Early returns favored McKinley with large totals from Portland and Cook County, while New York City and other areas showed Bryan gains. By afternoon reports, McKinley led 260 to 167 with several states still in doubt, and Democratic leaders claimed both sides could still win as votes were counted.
Chehalis County votes tallied with countless figures and names across offices. Key candidates include B. Andrews Republican and Thomas Burke Democrat with numerous ballot totals for governor, lieutenant governor, and a wide list of county and state offices.
A bulletin this evening shows the candidate has given up the fight and conceded McKinley’s election. Analysts expect doubtful states to swing to Bryan, though not enough to defeat McKinley when full returns arrive.
Travel time two days and sixteen hours with the Northern Pacific Railroad offering two daily trains to St Paul. For tickets and information contact A C Clark agent in Aberdeen Washington.
A titled young Englishman is paid to order silk socks in three dozen monthly instalments. Wealthy men refuse to wear used socks, passing them to valets who sell them and keep cigars from the profits. Absurdity indeed.
The North Lacrosse Argus notes a quip where a preacher says there is no marryin in heaven, and a girl replies that would leave too few men to go around, reflecting a humorous exchange.
The term bosh meaning nothing arrived in England around the Crimean War period, reflecting linguistic borrowing from Turkish. The note highlights its entry into English usage during that era.
In Harlem life a passenger reveals he authored a book and warns the train boy to stay quiet after admitting selling a copy to a man nearby. The exchange hints at a literary credibility moment on the train.
In a brief pitch style, the note contrasts Australia raising kangaroos with Jeff selling Kangaroo shoes. The line hints at a playful fashion trend featuring new toe styles.
Complete returns from all but one precinct show Aberdeen and East Aberdeen voting heavily as McKinley Sullivan and Doolittle lead. The editor praises the people over corporations, notes strong conservative gains, and reports full results from twenty nine of thirty precincts with Queers missing.
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