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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1896
Page
8
Across Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin and Minnesota strong Republican leads were reported with McKinley gaining majorities in California New York and Pennsylvania. States like Utah Idaho Nevada and Wyoming favored Bryan in the West while Nebraska and Kansas showed mixed results. Final counts suggested a Republican edge in the electoral college with 268 votes secured and statewide margins large in several key races.
Totals from the November elections show McKinley and Hobart leading in Iowa with a 665000 to 75000 conservative edge as returns come in from 74 of 99 counties. Congressional gains run 11 Republicans elected, with silver movement among districts and party shifts observed nationwide.
Detroit reports Mayor Pingree governor elect leads with a large plurality surpassing McKinley electors by 15 000 to 20 000 votes. With 67 of 84 counties in, Pingree shows 65 989 for him to 62 900 for McKinley and other details follow from the early tallies.
The article describes William Jennings Bryan dictating a statement to a typewriter and declining further comment until final results are known. He stays calm, follows bulletins, and congratulates Nebraska party leaders while attending a funeral. Mark Hanna predicts states like North Carolina and Texas tipping McKinley, with 277 electoral votes expected.
Washington November 6 according to the annual report of Paymaster General Stewart the cost of maintaining the United States navy last year exclusive of any increase to it and the permanent improvements at yards and docks was 15 404 362 dollars.
Kansas results show a tight race with fusion and Republican tickets within about 100 votes. Populists expected to win several congress seats and a Populist senator, while Bryan electors lead by around 4,000 in the state. Wichita shows Bryan gains. New York and Illinois reports confirm Republican statewide gains in many areas.
Reports from Chicago and western states show McKinley leading Bryan in Illinois South Dakota Idaho and Utah with varying margins. Analysts foresee possible official counts to settle close races while Democrats and Populists project continued support for silver and a strong gold standard debate shapes party platforms.
Lincoln Nov 6 William J Bryan conceded defeat to Major McKinley in a telegram. He acknowledged the election result and offered congratulations. Bryan surrendered at 8 30 pm after receiving the final signal and replying within minutes in what reporters called a pivotal moment for bimetallism.
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