McKinley Unofficial Returns Boost Republican Plurality
Unofficial county returns show McKinley leading with a statewide plurality near seventy thousand. Republicans win sixty counties while Democrats carry twenty eight and make strong showings in Cleveland. final official count expected near 70,000. Three counties remain uncertain as totals may shift.
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Richland
Miami
Monroe
Dice
McKinley
Coyaboga
Hamilton
Lay
Bryan vows not to seek Senate seat if Nebraska legislature by Democrats
Bryan states he would refuse the U S Senate if the Nebraska Legislature falls under Democratic control. He issues instructions to State Committeeman Dalliman through close associates: deny any talk of his entering the Senate even if offered. He says his fight for the presidency is over and he will not take others' positions.
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Idaho
McKinley
East
Meinley
Delaware
Bryan to Texas residence eyed with university chair talk
Bryan plans to move to Texas likely Austin if defeated, noting Texans praise him. Reported here that health of a Bryan child improved last winter in the state and that local talk includes offering him a professorship at the State University.
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Houston
Tex
W. J. Bryan
Texas
Austin
Bryan
State University
Gen Dick arrival sparks Akron Republican event in Assembly hall
Summit county Republicans plan a Friday night reception for Gen. Dick on his Akron return from Cleveland to confer with Senator Hanna. He will be met by the Eighth Regiment band and the First Voters' club at the depot and escorted to Assembly hall. The crowd will hear brief remarks and join in a parade, with extra humor as organizers improvise with leftover Prosperity parade candies.
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Fusionists in Idaho election doubt Bryan carry statewide
In Boise Idaho Noy Italy republicans concede Bryan carried Idaho by small margin. Official count may be required to decide. Fusion ticket likely to prevail with any Democrat or Populist succeeding as senator. Shoup remains Republican.
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Miho Noy
Jooksne
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Idaho Shifts Into Democratic Column in Electoral College
Idaho moves into the Democratic column as campaigning and voting patterns shift in the Electoral College race. The change signals evolving regional alignments and raises questions about state-level strategies for November. Key figures from both parties assess implications for national outcomes and local voters respond to new endorsements.
Col Nevin Wins In Third Ohio District In Doubt
Early returns show Col. K. R. M. Nevin, Republican, defeating O. F. Bick Joy, Democrat, by 112 in the Third Ohio Congressional district. Both sides had claimed victory yesterday as revised counts from three counties narrowed the race. Michigan and western gains buoy McKinley ticket while Nebraska and Delaware readings keep legislature in play.
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Smail
Dayton
Ohio
Col. KR
M. Nevin
F. Bick. Joy
Political margins show Republicans ahead in state race
Publicans and seven Democrats hold sway in the State Senate. We have elected all four congressmen by margins: Dovener 5,200 Dayton 2,867 Gainer 6,620 Hughes 8,012. McKinley’s statewide majority in, estimates place White about 1,000 less.
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Dayton
Gainer
Hughes
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White
Circus Train Arrives in Columbus for Local Elections
A train bearing sixty circus employees arrived in Columbus on election eve. Most of the workers listed as Republicans and registered by affidavit. The event linked to local politics as the congressman race hangs on a narrow margin.
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Columbus
Smet Tomkiis
Voter proportions show Republican lead in state race
Boston electorial returns indicate a Republican vote of 14 percent and a Democratic share of 48 percent with Beyantis listed at 35,000 ahead of the state ticket.
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Boston
Beyantis
Tleke
Fusion slate leads in Idaho as Debois expected winner
In Bole Idaho early returns favor fusion candidates with Pred Debois poised for Congress and Bryan overall leading. Fusion for Governor Hunt leads Standred. McKinley and Morrison also shown in race totals. state voter total around 50 000.
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Standred
Filipino representative voices hope for independence timeline
Independence Paris dispatch reports Agonelilo saying the US election result is not disappointing. He argues imperialism is unpopular and that the Administration must end the war by granting Filipino independence, which he expects within two months.
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Paris
Yerkes Contests Election Returns in Kentucky Courts
In Frankfort Kentucky talk grows that Yerkes will contest the election in the Italy courts by challenging returns in several Democratic counties on grounds of irregularities. Republicans claim a majority in the court of appeals after Judge O Rear succeeds Judge Mulleneigg, promising reciprocal action after recent state office challenges.
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Italy
Court of Appeals
O'Rear
Mmuxeleigg
New Democratic Reorganization Proposed After Bryan Defeat
Old time Democrats plan a party reorganization to unite on a declaration of principles for victory four years hence. Don Dickinson cites a New York meeting and a call signed by Grover Cleveland and other leaders. Hewitt supports the idea, while Whitney disputes a meeting, urging repudiation of false Gods and false principles.
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Bryan
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Indiana
Gorman Calls For Calm After Democratic Defeat
Washington November 8 Senator Gorman of Maryland said it is too early to reorganize the Democratic party after a decisive defeat. He urged calm reflection, avoid recriminations, and to consider the voters' judgment and the influence of large commercial interests and employers on the outcome.
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Democratic Party
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Tommy
Republicans claim large lead in state legislature race
Republican State Chairman Daneco announced after polls that Republicans won 61 of the 77 legislative seats, Democrats 16 with four women among them. He cited strong GOP gains in Senate races, noting 11 of 13 Senate districts leaned Republican though some results were still doubtful.
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Monticello Seminary Sees McKinley Victory Program
Students at Monticello seminary observed the election of McKinley with a special program. Addresses defended silver coinage and praised the Democratic nominating efforts, amid a spirited discussion on policy.
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Dente
Monticello Seminary
McKinley
Opening Sale of Leather Goods by M. O'Neil & Co
M. O Neil and Co announce the opening sale of their holiday stock of leather goods largest yet shown. The assortment includes Walrus, Sea Lion, Elephant, Monkey, Turkish Morocco, Rococo Calf, Alligator, and Moroccan leathers with boxes, purses, card cases, dressing and fashion accessories. Also Mexican hand carved leather goods, beaded bags, purses, chatelains, music rolls and toilet articles.
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Morocco
Democratic Party Reform in Jefferson Jackson Line
A historical reflection argues for Democratic reform away from imperialist and trust protection ideas. It notes risks of obstructing prosperity by replacing the current administration and hints Bryan may retire from center stage after two failed presidential bids. It urges returns to Jefferson and Jackson principles to restore party strength.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Thomsa Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Reorganization Plan Discussed by Democrats in Bogork
Detroit Nov 8 Post master General Don M Dickinson says a pre election meeting in Bogork planned a Democratic party reorganization. A nationwide call to unite on a principle for four years is to be broadcast soon with signatures of prominent Democrats like Glover Cleveland Whitney Hewitt New York. The split features silver and gold factions and aims to end Bryan era alliances with Republicans.
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Spli
Bogork
Albrer Gid Geld
Gvery
Glover Cleveland
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Ex-Gov Horace Bolys urges reorganization of Democrats
Ex-Governor Horace Bolys, once a 1896 Democratic presidential candidate from Lews, sends a statement to Waterloo Iowa papers urging reorganization of the Democratic Party. He calls for returning to honest policy and principled leadership to gain broad support.
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Chicago
Horace Bolys
Lews
Waterloo
Iowa
President Hanna for 1904 Seen in Street Talk
Reported New York chatter suggests Hanna as a presidential candidate in 1904 with Roosevelt likely to be the running mate. The prevailing view is Hanna would steer the ticket while Roosevelt carries the campaign.
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Wall Street
Hanna
Roosevelt
Altgeld Declares Bryan Strongest Man In Party
Ex Governor John P. Altgeld asserts that Tuesday's election was bought with money and that 40,000 illegal voters were registered. He warns Chicago that a political trade underlies Republican gains and says Bryan is 2,000,000 votes stronger than any other Democrat, implying no reshaping of the party can occur if he is not elected.
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John P. Altgeld
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Ream
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Jane
President delivers message on Philippine and China policy
President Washington reports both McKinley and himself in excellent spirits a day after the election. The message to Congress will be completed immediately in skeleton form. The emphatic endorsement at the polls signals a firmer stance on the Philippines China and other vital questions.
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China
Dutch plan changes Kruger voyage to Holland
Posit ive report says the Gelderland cruiser will bring President Kruger to Europe and dock in Holland rather than Marseille. Kruger and the party are expected to disembark in Holland, altering previous plans for Marsellie.
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