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Newspaper

Atlantic Weekly Telegraph

Location

Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

4

Official county counts show tight Kentucky returns

Ballots counted across Kentucky show little change from unofficial tallies. In Louisville Jefferson county the Republicans lead by about 8,000 while Goebel’s Nelson county lead may edge to 1,886 due to a voting error. Lincoln fusionists celebrate and Republican committee plans fall meetings as Holcomb nears a 14,000 majority.

Louisvile Court House Louisville Jefferson County Goebel Taylor Times Bardstown Nelson County W. P W. S. Taylor New Hope W. P. Taylor William P. Taylor

Battle Flag Returned by Twenty-Seventh Philippine Actions

Major Martin of Company F Twentieth Kansas returned a silk flag carried through 27 Philippines engagements to the Christian Young People and the Young Men's Christian Association of Fort Scott Kansas. The flag was the companys sole banner besides the regimental flag. Arthur Bryant 17 was killed by a train near Tixasan Nebraska. He fell under the wheels after boarding the St. Paul express. He was the son of prominent businessman BE W Bryant. The body lay along the track for miles. A United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Brownmont Virginia decided to raise a monument to Jefferson Davis. Five men from Washington were jailed in Pamanelprima for impersonating election officers and fraudulent returns. Over 100 members of Kansas City printer unions went on strike halting most job printing. John G Gingles was arrested in Collins Iowa for embezzlement from a grain elevator.

van Carrie Fort Scott Ekan Navy Martin Twentieth Kansas Regiment Cristian Young People Young Men’s Christian Association Philippines Lud Tixasan Neb Arthur Bryant BE. W. Bryant St. Paul Omaha John G. Gingles J. W. Anerson Holson’s Winnipeg Billy Smith Charley McKeever Philadelphia Broadway Athletic Club New Zoological Gardens Bronx ‘S New York New York Zoological Society St. Paul’s Church Richmond Winnie Davis Davis Sons Allman & Putnam, Dry Goods Massillon Admiral Schley Virginia United States Warren Manila San Francisco Emilio Nunez Ruis Rivera Havana Bert Smith Jonh B. Connolly Spokane Falls Northern Road Springdale Wash Chicago John Cavanaugh George Olds Kid” Tavella Cavanaugh Homestead Whitelaw Reid Lady Randolph Churchill South Africa

Maryland Democrats win large state sweep in 1900s election

Returns from Baltimore and all counties show the Democrats sweeping the ticket. John Walter Smith, Dr. Joshua Herring and Isidor Raynor won for governor, controller and attorney general by about 11 800. They claim 15 of 26 seats in the state senate and 66 of 91 in the house, with independents supporting Smith and many Republicans abstaining or voting Democratic. A special election in the first district will follow Smith’s gubernatorial win.

Jormocrate Baurmann Baltimore John Walter Smith Joshua Herring Isidor Raynor Fuare Baltimore City Colonel Smith Goebel Franxfort Capital Hotel Taylor Louisville and Nashville Railroad Bradley Jo Blackburn Blackburn Senate House

Result in Ohio Nash leads in plurality figures

Unofficial Republican counts from 57 counties show Nash with 84,899 over McLean, while 31 counties put McLean 44,085 ahead of Nash. Statewide Nash leads by 60,364 in plurality. Jones totals projected near 100,000 with 38 counties counted. Legislature results show House 61 R, 45 D, 3 pending. Senate 18 R, 11 D, 2 pending. Lucas County reports 1,811 Nash plurality for governor.

Nash Cotemsus Judge Nash McLean Jones House Senate Lucas County

Clevenger Convicted in First Degree Murder

Ernest Clevenger, a young farmer, is found guilty of first degree murder for the December killings of George Allen and Della Clevenger near Missouri City. Motive linked to jealousy over Jennie Clevenger. The trio had attended a prayer meeting. Clevenger shot Allen, fatally wounded Della, and was stopped before shooting Jennie. He escaped jail in June but was recaptured.

Clevenger Jacerty Ernest Clevenger George Allen Delia Clevenger Missouri City Dalla Clevenger Jennie Allen Della

Convention Opens Book Talks by Librarian in Iowa

Book talks at the Iowa Library association convention began with about 60 delegates. President Johnston touted ten year gains in Iowa library services. Papers drew interest, including Mrs. Allan Dawson on The Making of Books and Edna Bullock on Classification and Cataloguing.

Ozcar Rapids Iowa Library Association Johnston Iowa Allan Dawson Des Moines Edna Bullock

Sparks Ignite Freight Depot in Hastinas Neb

Fire at the St. Joseph and Grand Island railway depot in Hastinas Nebraska destroyed the freight building. Sparks from an engine are reported as the origin of the blaze.

Hastinas Neb St. Joseph and Grand Island Railway Station

Victory for Fusion in Nebraska State Ticket

Lincoln Nov 9 Fusionists win Nebraska state races with about a 15 000 vote edge and take the entire state ticket. William Neville elected to Congress in the Sixth District. Holcomb likely elected judge of the supreme court by around 15 000. Republicans concede andBryan remarks. County returns show fusion gains from Douglas county and statewide totals with Holcomb leading Reese by strong margins.

Nebraska Liscaln Lincoln State Capitol Bryan Poynter Holcomb Neville Fuesday William Neville Mosca P. Kinkead Edmiston Central Comittee 5. A. Holcomb Supreme Court Republican Committee W. J. Brywan United States Edmisten Capitol Grounds Douglas County Cay W. J. Bryan Hayward Reese Judicial Hotcomb

New York Republicans Gain Seats in Assembly Election

Returns from upstate New York increase Republican assemblymen to 63, with 57 Democrats. In New York City Tammany gains largely from Citizens' Union and labor groups, while Henry George leader Abner Thom was surrogate favorite. Judge races saw fusion and Socialist votes. Croker laments lack of Democratic organization. Platt Mazet deny contesting Stewart seat absent proof of fraud.

New York Abner GC Thomwas Henry George Joseph Daly Supreme Judge John Crosby Citizens’ Union Richard Croker Tammany Croker Nebraska Platt Mazet Stewart

Bay State Election Brings Democratic Gains In Boston

Boston voters gave Democrats a jubilant win as Republicans carried the statewide ticket. State totals show Crane 168,876 to Paine 108,814. GOP plurality 65,062. Senate stands 31 Republicans to 9 Democrats, House 166 GOP, 70 Democrats, 2 Social Democrats, 2 Independents.

Boston Crane Paine Wolcott Bruce Senate House

Corson Wins Black Hills Election Lead

In Crapwood South Dakota on November 9 Republicans anticipate a Corson majority around 1,100 with Lawrence County at 500 and other Black Hills counties showing 100 to 200 Republican margins. Pennington County remains in suspense as canvassing awaits the election board. Depew comments on McKinley era, New Jersey GOP margin above 20,000, Goebel predicts election, Mississippi Democratic ticket solid, and South Dakota statewide Republican majority estimated 7,000 to 10,000 for supreme judge.

South Dakota Crapwood S. D Corson Black Hills Lawrence County Pennington New Jersey Newark Voorhees Mississippi Jackson Miss H. Longino J. T. Harrison J. L. Power W. Q. Cole Robert Stowers Monrose McClurg Axngapery Supreme Judge South Troy New Orleans Times-Democrat Paris London Chicago Tribune New York Chicaro Tribune Foreign Service Grace Corneau H. J. Whigham New York Panera Star of Journalism Chicago Ou 30 Tribune United States Tribune Gotham

South Dakota Republican Supreme Court candidates win by narrow margins

Additional reports from across the state show Republican majorities holding steady with a statewide gain from 8,875 to 4,017. Bouhoume county rises from 167 to 926 in precincts, Miner county reports an 18 vote margin and three county commissioners win there. Voter turnout drops, Union and Davison counties split fusion and Republican wins, while Julian Bennett, a fusion nominee, carries his district by about 900, highlighting personal popularity.

Supreme Court Sioux Farts Bouhoume County Miner County Union Davison Julian Bennett State Supreme Bench

Shaw Leads State With 60,000 Republican Plurality In Governor Race

Returns from most counties show Governor Shaw likely to exceed a 60,000 plurality as Republicans gain about 3 percent over 1898 and 10 percent over the Democrats. Legislature likely to be 85 Republicans to 15 Democrats in the Senate and 83 to 17 in the House. County results in Dubuque show White leading for governor with about 1,700 vote majority there, while Democrats carry the county overall.

Laws Des Moriis Shaw Senate House Gear Cummins United States Dubuque County Dubuque

Samoan Act Repealed One From Great Britain and Germany

Brewin reports that a formal agreement, subject to U S approval, confirms the Samoan act repeal. Upolu Savali and adjacent islands go to Germany. Tuvalu and subsidiary islands to the United States. Britain renounces Samoa. Germany renounces Tonga and Savage islands for Britain. Choiseul and San Isabel cede east Solomon islands. Winslow murder trial advances as jurors hear final arguments. verdict likely today.

Lalancds Brewin United States Great Britain Germany Upolu Savali Tutvila Samoan Islands Tonga Islands Savage Islands Choiseul San Isabel Solomon Group

Acquittal in Winnipeg Bank Theft Case

J W Anerson a bank clerk was acquitted of stealing sixty two thousand dollars from Holson's bank in Winnipeg last year. The brief item notes other distant events including boxing bouts openings and a transport arrival.

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