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09 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
1
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Mr Bryan issues a sudden statement following the recent election victory. The magnitude of the triumph surprised both major parties and altered political expectations.
In Lihcouy Nebraska W J Bryan issues a statement after the election noting a surprise GOP win in large cities while country and small towns show losses. He cites prosperity rhetoric as a potent factor and lacks complete analysis until full results emerge.
The text quotes Mr. Bryan declaring defeat but not discouragement, praising the honest campaign platform, and predicting Republic policies will be repudiated as voters understand them. He asserts no regrets, commits to political engagement, and dismisses rumors of moving to Texas from Nebraska.
Former senator M S Quay, traveling in Florida, predicts a sweeping Republican win in Pennsylvania. He says the senate will be organized by regulars, W C Snyder of Chester County will be president pro tem, W T Marshall of Allegheny County speaker, and he will be elected U S senator on the first joint ballot by about 150 of 200 votes.
The Evening Journal carries a telegram from William J. Bryan stating he would not accept the United States Senate under any circumstances even if offered. He claims defeat in the presidency and says he will not take others' positions.
Lincoln Neb Nov 9 Willam J Bryan forwards a telegram to President McKinley congratulating him on a second presidential victory after the close of the campaign. Bryan writes from Lincoln Neb in the telegraph message.
Early returns from two thirds of Nebraska counties indicate McKinley carries the state by a two thousand plus plurality with the fusion state ticket also leading Nebraska ticket. Governor Poynter appears re-elected. legislative control contested with Douglass county pivotal and fraud claims raised by Democrats in Omaha.
General Linovitch announces to consuls that land opposite British and German settlements along the river has been annexed to Russia by conquest. Foreign property owners must prove ownership or forfeit claims. railway and arsenal property are included. U S officials deny the report, Russian ambassador Cassini calling the claim unlikely.
Two bodies were recovered from the Tar rant building ruins in New York. The first was Hamilton Matthews, a driver for Tarrant & Co, whose remains were described as shockingly mutilated. The second was Benjamin Moorehouse, 51, shipping and stock clerk missing since the explosion, who managed the storage book listing explosives. the book was not found.
Early returns in the Minnesota gubernatorial contest show Captain Van Sant leading with about a 1,180 plurality, while Democratic figures claim incomplete counts favor Lind. Republican Chairman Bixby predicts a Van Sant victory, and Democratic Chair Rosing still clings to hope that full results will alter the outcome.
John A. Burr Jr night transfer agent for United States Express at Green Bay is missing and accused of misappropriating between 14000 and 25000 dollars. General Superintendent Averill has been investigating Burr for two days as the shortage grows with a $500 reward and 10 percent of recovered money offered by the company.
An important conference in Washington at the AFL headquarters gathers delegates from 800000 metal workers in the United States and Canada. The meeting aims to form an international metal trades association and will present plans to AFL representatives in Louisville for final organization.
The Courier-Journal reports Bryan leading Kentucky by about 8,000 with Beckham at 3,000 after 1,854 precincts. McKinley and Yerkes may yet show larger margins per Republican claims. Ex Governor McCreery notes he has heard from county chairmen that Bryan and Beckham lead by about 8,000 and 5,000 in the Eleventh district. The Louisville Commercial cautions the official count will decide the result. Republican Chairman Combs says Yerkes carried Kentucky by a small safe margin.
Returns from 30 counties show Iowa's constitutional amendment for biennial elections won by about 25 000 votes. The result may lead to a constitutional convention without current public agitation. The convention question is on the ballot every 10 years, and voters likely linked it to the biennial amendment.
Reports from Tapachula Mexico on November 9 say revolutionaries backed by foreign capitalists plan to overthrow President Estrada Cabrera and install General Pinada. They claim strong preparations, ample funds, and support from influential neighbors to accelerate Guatemala’s political change.
Don M. Dickinson says within three weeks a New York City meeting will outline a Democratic party reorganization. The gathering will include Democrats with gold and silver leanings and the call will carry signatures from prominent Democrats mailed nationwide.
About four fifths of Idaho’s vote is reported. Bryan leads with a 1,330 plurality for president. Glenn fusion for congress has 82 votes and Hunt fusion for governor 1,441. Fusionists hold 42 legislature seats, Republicans 25 with three unreported, possibly ending George L. Shoup’s U.S. Senate bid.
A Great Northern derailment two miles south of Pipestone Minnesota left two coaches and a baggage car in the ditch. Mrs. W. H. Folich of Hull suffered serious bruises and lacerations while J. B. Bacon Great Northern freight agent endured multiple injuries. Other passengers were lightly hurt. all were cared for locally.
A telegram to Democratic national headquarters from William J. Bryan states the Democratic national ticket carried Nebraska by about 2000 votes, the state ticket by about 4000, and that Nebraska's next legislature will be Democratic.
CuicaGo Nov 8 John G Woolley candidate for president on the Prohibition ticket claims about 500000 votes were cast for him nationwide, compared with 130000 for Levering in 1896.
Archdeacon Reginald Heber Weller was consecrated coadjutor bishop of Fond du Lac Wisconsin on November 9 in a ceremony noted for pomp and splendor. Six bishops attended including Bishop Tikhon of the Aleutian islands and a Greek church representative. Weller will reside at Fond du Lac and succeed Bishop Grafton upon his death.
Washington voters elected F. W. Cushman and W. L. Jones Republicans to Congress and J R. Rogers Democrat to governor. The rest of the state ticket including presidential electors remained Republican.
Senator N B Scott at GOP national headquarters in New York received word that West Virginia's legislature will be Republican with a 16 to 25 seat majority.
With only Monroe county remaining Republican Chairman Dick reports McKinley ahead in Ohio by 71 017 votes. The statewide plurality hinges on the final county return as the count nears completion.
London reports a preliminary Russian crops estimate that contradicts rumors of failure. Wheat 45,150,000 quarters. rye 97,250,000. oats 32,000,000. barley 25,750,000 quarters. Described as the best wheat crop since 1896.
Captain Steinhauser arrived home from the Philippine islands after being wounded at Camarines on May 20 while leading a detachment. He was shot through both knees, one leg permanently stiffened, rendering him unfit for further service.
New York dispatch reports Marcus Daly of Montana is gravely ill with a recurrence of his recent illness and his life is despaired of.
Official returns from Porto Rico show Republicans winning the entire house of delegates and Frederico de Getau as commissioner of congress. Federals cast 151 votes amid a 58 000 Republican total. A clash at Rio Pedros left one dead and two wounded as celebrations sparked rioting and police reinforcements.
Havana Nov 9 The Cuban constitutional convention rules committee weighs secret sessions after permanent organization, likely to reopen next Monday. Prominent candidates Capote Tamayo and Rivera vie for the presidency. La Lucha notes the main challenge is agreeing on Cuba United States relations and insists on three points: no relations with other governments, no loan negotiations, and no authority to disturb peace.
A Peking dispatch reports a high Chinese figure saying South China rebellion harms commerce and lowers revenues, risking spring debt service. Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang regret delays in peace proposals, seek Delcasse terms, while foreign ministers delay on secondary issues. Chinese heed tombs over emperor and dowager empress capture.
In a cabinet meeting under the queen regent General Ascarraga said no Carlists remained under arms in Spain and the rising failed. He pledged to continue suspending constitutional guarantees to destroy the Carlist organization. He also announced a Spanish American convention in Washington ceding Caygayen and Cibutu in the Philippines for 100000 dollars.
CaLuMET Michigan reports the barge Abyssinia parted its tow line off Eagle Harbor lighthouse and drifted near the reefs. It anchored between reefs with signals of distress as the Portage Lake Canal lifesaving crew races to assist through a special train. Heavy storm continues.
A special committee led by W. O. Burton and Special Agent Beverly filed an investigation report from Talequah Indian Territory claiming about 194000 dollars in fraudulent national warrants have been issued and are afloat.
President McKinley and his party arrived at 8 10 a.m. amid crowds at the Pennsylvania Depot. Police lined the area to keep the crowd orderly as supporters welcomed the arrival.
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