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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1899
Page
1
Fragmentary forecast mentions showers and a northeast wind, with warmer temperatures expected and light easterly breezes. Notes Wednesday weather in New Orleans area and surrounding regions, but the OCR text is incomplete and uncertain about exact locations and timings.
Louisville dispatch reports Kentucky returns from 112 of 119 counties show Taylor ahead by a plurality of 364 with seven counties still unheard. Republican chairman Long predicts an 8,000 vote plurality for Taylor if contests arise, noting possible legislature resolution to settle the governor race.
Returns to 1:30 a.m. show Goebel with a 2070 vote plurality from 1791 of 1863 precincts. Republicans gain three state senators and nineteen House members, while contest risk looms over governor and lieutenant governor races. Torchlight rally supports Goebel victory.
Louisville reports show Republican gains and a Taylor plurality estimated between six and eight thousand for governor. Returns from mountain counties favor Taylor, while Goebel supporters claim uneven ticket results. District shifts and alleged voter intimidation charges surface as the federal grand jury considers cases against over 200 election officers.
Senator Goebel arrived in Frankfort at night to a crowd of about 500 followers. From the Capital hotel balcony he declared he believes he has been elected and asserts General Taylor will assume the governorship, signaling continued campaign remarks.
Republican headquarters compile county by county figures for Kentucky governor race. Nash leads McLean by 4 390 in 57 counties while McLean leads Nash by 4 035 in 31 counties, net Nash 30 36 statewide. Jones shows limited returns from 40 of 88 counties totaling about 4 The rest would push Jones to around 100 000. Legislature estimates list House Republicans 61 Democrats 45 doubtful 3 Senate Republicans 18 Democrats 1 doubtful. Enquirer estimates Senate 26 Democrats 10 Republicans 2 populists total 38. House 67 Democrats 40 Republicans 3 populists total 100. Democrats hold a 33 vote majority on joint ballot. GIL defeats Spence by 440 in Ohio's sixteenth district. Gill to fill unexpired term of Danford.
Lincoln dispatch describes a sweeping personal triumph for William Jennings Bryan in Nebraska's fusion victory over the Republicans. It credits Bryan's campaign leadership, national issues focus, and wide sympathy from Democrats and the public, signaling a strong base for the 1900 presidential contest.
Virginia crowds greet Admiral Schley as his train passes through the southwest. At Bristol he is welcomed by about 5,000 people after an introduction by Congressman Rhea. He then speaks amid enthusiastic gatherings in Abingdon Emory Glade Springs and other stops.
Senator Hoar argues over US duties to the Philippines and Cuba, criticizing the traitor label for those opposing the peace treaty. He recalls wartime principles, questions annexation, and urges a declaration to end subjugation and slavery, aligning policy with independence ideals.
Vice President Hobart had a favorable day in Paterson New Jersey with no change in his condition and no bulletin issued by attending physicians.
Serious trouble brews in Ducktown Tennessee as six hundred miners strike against the Ducktown Sulphur Copper and Iron Company. Armed workers guard the mines and bar entry to new laborers while whisky inflames tensions. Local reports say operators plan to replace striking workers today.
Debates in Washington signal McKinley on a gold platform and Bryan as Democratic nominee on the Chicago platform. Senator Morgan doubts McKinley’s re election while experts entertain Dewey as a national hero alternative. Hanna faces sharp Republican criticism as party cohesion frays amid post election sentiment.
General Emilio Nunez formally assumed the office as civil governor of Havana succeeding General Ruis Rivera. He met with Governor General Brooke and Senor Capote, accepted Senor Vivanco’s resignation, and pledged Cuban Americans’ cooperation to reconstruct the island while aiming for eventual independence.
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