New York Returns Swirl as Republicans Sweep State
New York early returns show a dramatic GOP victory with Maynard defeated for court of appeals and Croker signaling a statewide Republican wave. In Brooklyn, local foes of Boss McLaughlin faced arrests and defiance as reform sentiment surged across Erie and Isings counties, signaling an unexpected shift in power and a likely Republican legislature.
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Democrats and Republicans clash in Brooklyn mayoral race
In Brooklyn the Young Men’s Independent Democratic Club opposed renominated candidate with a major shift toward the Republican ticket. Schieren endorsed by Republicans for mayor and a GOP majority around 15,000, overturning previous Democratic strength. Nationally, Republicans gain across districts. New York City returns show Tammany losses and Republicans winning statewide. Riots and polling clashes reported in Blessville, with police action against rioters.
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Cabinet At White House Interprets Election Returns
Washington November 7. Secretaries Gresham Lamont Hoke Smith and Morton received the election returns at the White House in Thurber’s room. A special wire sent bulletins telephoned to the president at Woodley. The cabinet attributes results to prolonged business depression.
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Interest at Washington Defection Over Silver Legislation
Washington observers note both Democrats and Republicans fix on the current off year vote as a postal bellwether for financial policy. In Virginia and Maryland the talks center on silver and tariff reform, with expectations of a Democratic realignment tied to the long fight over silver. Western lawmakers concede agrarian discontent over silver’s defeat, while Republicans warn against reading today’s results as predictive of next year’s general election due to lingering financial bitterness. Alaska reports an outbreak of troops and pestilence around Maknaska and the Bear.
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Ohio voters deliver McKinley landslide in 1896 election
Cincinnati dispatch reports Ohio Democrats crushed as McKinley leads with an anticipated 56,000 to 75,000 plurality. Western Reserve counties, Hamilton and Cincinnati swing Republican. American Protective Association influence noted. Prohibition and Populist votes rise slightly. legislature expected to be mostly Republican. no US senator elected. Local turnout high. statewide vote near 800,000.
Virginia election yields Democratic sweep across state
Richmond dispatch reports a sweeping Democratic victory in Virginia with a governor elect, a lieutenant governor, attorney general, and a large Democratic majority in the General Assembly. Turnout was modest. Negro votes split or abstained, and Populists lamented defeat amid claims of fraud. Returns show sizable majorities in Richmond, Norfolk, and multiple counties, with O Ferrall carrying Rockingham and Augusta counties and leading statewide by tens of thousands.
Republicans sweep Iowa in 1890 governor race and legislature
In Des Moines a special report notes the Republicans won the governorship with F. D. Jackson by about 35,000 votes and captured the state ticket. They secure a strong legislative majority and a U.S. Senate seat as Democrats face shifts tied to economic issues and opposition to Cleveland's administration. Prohibitionists tally around 16,000 votes. populists about 20,000.
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Kentucky Returns Show Democrats Maintain Control
Kentucky election results indicate Democratic dominance remains intact with the legislature likely to be Democratic on joint ballot by around four to one. In Louisville, the mayoral race produced a Democratic win by a small majority, while statewide races largely reflected party cohesion amid factional splits between the Cleveland wing and supporters of Henry Watterson.
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Massachusetts elects Greenhalge governor by wide margin
Republicans celebrate a sweeping victory in Massachusetts as Frederick T. Greenhalge defeats incumbent Russell by over 40,000 votes. Boston shows a narrow GOP plurality amid Democratic hopes, while turnout reveals many Democrats stayed home. Greenhalge receives a triumphant Lowell welcome after the results.
Political Landslide in Massachusetts Victory for Republicans
Boston reports a massive political landslide as Republicans win the governor’s office for the first time in three years and secure solid majorities in both legislative chambers. Democrats concede defeat. John E. Russek’s gubernatorial bid fails while Greenhalge leads by a substantial margin.
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Stand Off in Chicago Democrats Edge in County Ticket
Chicago election results show a standoff with Republicans winning the county and city tickets while Democrats secure the court. Judge Gary, tied to Governor Altgeld and anarchist trials, led a strong campaign pulling votes from both parties. Gary appears to have polled the full Republican strength and some Democratic votes, but Geary and the Republican ticket for superior court judge seem defeated in the city.
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EXPECTED OF NEBRASKA The Republicans and the Populists
Omaha Neb November 1 Special Remains at midnight coming in, full returns impossible before tomorrow. Free silver Democrats revenge on administration policy hurts Republican prospects. Senator Allen addressed Populists and Democrats. a Democrat left hall saying he will vote Democrat but will oppose Bryan and silver. Silver men desert Bryan, Halcomb for Supreme Judge Irvin, while many admin Democrats vote for Harrison to block Halcomb. Holcomb and Harrison now run closely. one county shows Holcomb gaining 500 votes from last year, possibly sealing election by about 15,000 if trend continues.
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