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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
1
Early returns suggested Coler led with a razor thin margin around zero thousand votes in New York State. Later reports adjusted figures and put Republicans ahead as vote tallies continued to come in from key counties and cities.
A brief United States political blurb notes Jesks holding a strong lead with the state leaning Democratic by an estimated margin around 30 000 votes. The item lacks full names and explicit outcomes, but signals a favorable shift for the Democratic candidate.
Birmingham reports indicate the Democratic state ticket leads by about 40 000 in the Nov 4 results with Democrats winning every Alabama congress seat. Local counts show light statewide turnout around 125 000, while city precincts give Democratic margins and several county offices sit with Democratic winners including Arnold Williams and Martin Tarvin.
District returns show Bowie with a 3500 majority across four wards as early tallies from Jelks Smith Cunningham Lane Heflin Carter and others are reported. Precincts including Bynum Oxford Choccolocco Weaver Jacksonville and Alexandria list candidate tallies and party outcomes with Bowie Edwards and Jelks among top names. Continued results noted for eighth page.
Sydney J. Bowie has won reelection to Congress from Alabama's Fourth District, leading the ticket in Shelby County and likely carrying Calera with a large majority. Final statewide count expected to place Bowie's margin around 1,200 in his home county.
The report shows multiple districts in tight political battlegrounds where candidates clinched narrow leads. Analysts note gains by key parties in diverse regions, with contests shaping control of the chamber as margins stay slim and voter turnout remains pivotal.
New York reports a surprisingly small Democratic lead with about 150000 statewide majority. Coler’s city margin is near 95000 while Odell’s upstate margin runs around 109000, indicating tighter results than expected in several regions.
The New York vote was very close with early reports favoring Coler but later indications from the Herald and World show Odell elected by a likely 15 000 majority.
In Columbia Washington on November 4 the entire Democratic ticket won amid widespread voter apathy. The total vote is expected to be under 20 000 with scant turnout across precincts.
New Haven report states Camberlain wins governor by over six thousand votes and Lilley secures congressman at large. The legislature is described as overwhelmingly Republican across the state in the election results.
Jacksonville voters returned Sparkman and Davis to office and chose Lamar as Attorney General in a redraw of the district. Two constitutional amendments were adopted in a light turnout election.
Cincinnati reports a sweeping Republican win across Ohio with gains in all cities and increased Republican majorities in statewide results.
Little Rock ark november 4 a heavy vote swept across the state. Seven Democratic congressmen were elected with only one opposition.
Georgia voters chose eleven Democratic congressmen in a light turnout with minimal interest across the state.
Louisville date Nov 4 Democrats carried every congressional district in Kentucky except the eleventh, reflecting broad party gains across the state.
Democratic plurality statewide around 150000 with light turnout. Amendment requiring poll tax qualification for voters carried. Democrats elect fifteen congressmen. In the fifteenth district Garner of Democrats and Scott of Republicans claim victory. vote close and official count awaited.
In Pennsylvania on November 4, the penny packer's majority is about 78,000. The whole Republican state ticket wins while Democrats gain four congressional seats.
In Carson on November 4 reports indicate big Republican gains in every county. Indications point to Hawley and Farrington winning senate seats, while silver Democrats claim victory though results are not decisive until tomorrow.
Boston on November 4 reports Bates winning the governor’s race and the Republican ticket nationwide with gains across the state. Democrats win congressmen in the third and eleventh districts, the latter flipping from Republican to Democratic, a net gain of one. Overall GOP majority around 35,000. Republicans down by about 16,000. Sixth district remains doubtful with revised totals showing Republicans at nine of fourteen seats.
St Louis reports that the Democratic state ticket carried the state by about 30000 votes and secured 13 of 16 congressmen. The result reflects a strong Democratic showing in the election.
Selma precinct reports Bowie with 596 votes and Edwards with 6 as county results remain sparse. voter turnout described as light with few precincts heard from.
In Denver Colorado a 50 year old widow and Republican named Mrs Hib bard was arrested while casting her third ballot. She admitted selling her votes to obtain money.
Illinois returns show Carter Harrison claiming Democratic victory in Chicago as the city vote appears tight. State results favor Republicans with six Democratic and fifteen Republican congressmen, five Republican districts left in doubt.
New Jersey coverage reports Democratic gains across the state with party unity cited in Jersey City. Figures indicate two to possibly three congressmen elected out of ten as election results unfold.
Late returns confirm THE FAMOUS maintains lead with finest stock in the city and the lowest prices despite competitor claims. The notice trumpets quality and value from the store.
The Talladega area reports perfect weather as about two thirds of voters are expected to cast ballots. Early forecasts show the Democratic majority likely ranging from nine hundred to one thousand votes.
Talladega and nearby towns report results for congressional race as Bowie posts a substantial lead. In Talladega city Bowie gains 351 votes, with anticipated county total over 1100 based on returns up to 10:30. Childersburg precinct shows 77 for Bowie and 8 for Edwards. Sylacauga precinct records Bowie 144 to Edwards 19.
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