08 Nov 1894
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Newspaper
Bloomington World
Location
Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1894
Page
1
A garbled set of 19th century items notes varied tales including train robbers in the West, a San Francisco will disposing of 800000, a New York elopement with a swindler, a Stockton wedding trip, Baltimore hotel clashes with an Indian priest, and unrelated quips on education, Penn land, and distillation methods. The piece blends sensational anecdotes, legal curiosities, and social jests from multiple locales and times.
Chicago Tribune reports Republican leaders project a substantial House majority with 205 to 151 seats over Democrats and Populists, signaling control of 27 states and a wave of seat gains across New York Illinois Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania and more. Returns show a 56 seat increase per Associated Press tallies.
Reynolds era early returns show Republicans asserting control of the next House with an estimate of 215 to 218 seats, extending across states from New York to California. The tally excludes Brooklyn and reflects a broad nationwide gain, signaling a large Republican majority pending final counts.
The New York race shows Morton winning the state by about 150000 to 1435 with Saxton over Lockwood and Haight over Brown. Republicans hold a two thirds majority in both houses, canal improvements and general revision approved, with 85 Republicans to 43 Democrats in the legislature and 19 Democrats to 15 Republicans in the current congress delegation.
Nebraska politics show fusion candidate Holcomb defeating Majors by several thousand as Republicans gauge district margins. Bryan appears to have a massive statewide vote, while Republicans expect to carry most of the state ticket and enough legislature strength to counter combined socialist and Democratic influence.
Early returns indicate Republican gains with Thurston or Gov. Crouse likely to be next senator. Louisiana reports a peaceful election with solid Democratic delegation forecast. Indiana predicts Republican landslide with victories in most districts and both legislative chambers claimed by Republicans while Democrats hope to retain four congressmen.
Verey Simpson's defeat claimed by publican sources but denied. Kansas returns at 11 30 p m are inconclusive with scattered reports. Republican headquarters predict the state ticket will win by at least 10 000. Seventh district is in doubt with populists claiming Simpson reelection by 2 000 and Republicans favoring Long by 1 000. No definite legislative results yet.
Demarr Mich Nov 7 Michigan Republicans assert a 50 000 plurality and that the legislature will swing by at least thirty in dispatches from county chairmen. Democrats offer Mayo for lieutenant governor with about a 10 000 majority amid slow full returns.
Nov. 7.Conemucs Ohio results show Republicans leading in state races and potentially beating past highs. A. Thurman cites a 120000 vote lead and 21 Congressmen for Republicans. Missouri returns hint at Democrat city and state tickets with minimal losses. statewide delegation may tilt to 1 Democrat and 2 Republicans. Local results indicate Democrats sweeping city, state, and congressional tickets pending final tallies.
Fragmentary OCR describes a political scene in Iowa with publicans alleging a state ticket and a large majority in congress. Names and clear facts are partially garbled, leaving uncertain details about figures and positions.
Fragmentary note claims a political concession to the Democratic State Central Committee with a large plurality and an altered Hayes election outcome in a second district by about 3,000. Details and dates are obscured, making precise attribution difficult.
The Illinois statewide ticket appears secured for Republicans with solid margins outside Chicago. Senate and House races favor Republicans, with a likely hold in the Senate and a Republican United States senator expected. Reports from several states indicate Republicans winning governorships and majorities in legislatures amid varied returns and slow counts.
Jackson Nov 7 Returns from all districts show seven Democratic congressmen elected by good majorities. Populists campaigned vigorously but little strength remained. Four prohibition candidates drew almost no votes. High vote overall.
Early returns from Wisconsin indicate Republican majorities with Major William H. Upham leading Gov. Peck by 25,000 to 40,000 as Republicans gain seats in both houses. Philadelphia reports Republican ticket sweeping Pennsylvania with large margins. West Virginia and Wyoming show Republican advances. Georgia and other states reflect mixed results with Democrats still strong in several districts.
Authorities approve weekly gym use for female students on Monday and Thursday with strict supervision. Miss Anna Davies named physical trainer for women. The policy marks a major victory for the female student body after years of access to the gym.
The Broadway Theater hosts a new photographic method by Mr. Rockwood that captures midnight pictures with the same clarity as daylight. A recent audience shot was taken between 1 and 2 o'clock at night using a new pyrotechnic compound. Rockwood predicts morning papers will publish events from the night before, urging men to bring their own partners to avoid impropriety.
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