McKinley Vote Shifts Across East and West in 1900
Analysis notes McKinley’s eastern plurality shrank from 1896 while western gains widened his margin. Southern states show Democratic losses in Louisiana Texas and South Carolina, with Georgia and North Carolina modest gains. Western states flip several Bryan votes to McKinley, boosting totals in California Nebraska South Dakota Utah Oregon Washington and other midwest states. Michigan Ohio Wisconsin Indiana and North Dakota post notable gains as the national pattern suggests a Republican revival west of the Mississippi.
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East
Pumer
Buckner
Bryan
McKinley
Middle West
Repucans
Tedugton
Colorado
Bryan Buoktly
Kansas
California
Nebraska
South Dakota
Utah
Oregon
Washington
Mississippi
Minois
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Indiana
North Dakota
Shifts in Party Support Highlight Early Return Trends
Early returns suggest the Republican party gains from the movement in the two campaigns. Some of the previous Democratic vote may solidify as Republican in the east while a portion of the old Republican base that shifted to Populist and Bryan labels remains outside former allegiance.
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McKinley
Bryan
McKinley Leads In Marion County Returns
Complete Marion county returns show McKinley with 747 plurality, a Republican gain of 600. Dayton for Congress trails by 500 votes and White for governor by 200. Democrats focused on local races, boosting the result, while many naturalized voters planned for Bryan. Some Democratic business men express relief at Bryan's defeat.
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Fairmont
Marion County
MckKinley
Dayton
Congress
McKinley
White
Litle
Bryan
Kentucky election disputed as courts to decide counts
Louisville reports a legal battle over Kentucky votes with advocates promising mandamus actions to force county boards to recount rejected ballots. Beckham holds a plurality while Yerkes could secure a safe majority if returns tally, and Republicans vow to contest election results and seek five congressmen.
Redistricting of the State Promises Broad Republican Gains
The article argues West Virginia shows the strongest Republican gains of 1806 across multiple districts. McKinley and White are expected to win large majorities, with legislative gains predicting a 40 member Republican majority on joint ballot. Redistricting would redraw congressional and other districts, impacting judicial and senatorial boundaries.
Peace Monument Change Affects Lookout Mountain Shaft
Chattanooga Tenn Nov 9 A major change to erecting the New York peace monument on Lookout Mountain shifts to nine shaft pieces to ease transport up the mountain. Rail access through private land forced the plan split. Efforts seek 100000 appropriation from New York legislature while the monument will rise about 2000 feet above the city and be visible for up to 100 miles.
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New York Peace Monument
Lookout Mountain
New York
France Faces Coal Shortage Peak as Export Hopes Rise
Washington reports U S Consul Laynes in Rouen says France’s coal shortage may exceed 10 million tons this year. He notes American coal could meet European demand if freight rates allow, amid depleted French mines and gas generation constraints. Local ads for groceries and medicines appear among the clippings.
Virginia's Majority in Several Congressional Districts
Conservative estimate shows Bryan leading in eight districts with totals 84 962 across First through Seventh and Ninth indeterminate. McKinley likely carried Ninth by a slim margin. other nine districts favor Bryan. The item also includes ads for tea and coffee, cough remedies, rental listings, and assorted notices from local merchants.
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McKinley
Mergin
Bryan
Fraud Claims, Kentucky Ballot Count Cited
Louisville report says Leslie Coowbs Republican state chair telegraphed that an official count is needed to determine Kentucky’s electoral vote. The message notes three thousand legal Republican votes remain in ballot boxes and warns other frauds could cost five thousand votes.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Leslie Coowbs
Republican State Committee
Payne
National Committee
Room for Mark Hanna in 1904 Republican race
In Cleveland Ohio on November 9 a group of six residents express support for Mark Hanna as the 1904 Republican presidential candidate. They argue he is the logical choice with strong party service and clear convictions. General Charles F Dick says he is not a candidate for senator and that Foraker will be endorsed at the western state convention and approved by the next legislature.
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Cleveland
Ohio
M. A. Hanna
Charles F. Dick
United States
Foraker
John Harper Cigars and Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsements
An advertising blurb extols John Harper cigars as supreme for smokers and Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for catarrh. It claims the products improve health by purifying blood and strengthening tissues, appealing to readers across the globe.
Prohibition Vote Tallies Hit Four Hundred Thousand
Prohibition headquarters estimate the Prohibitionist party polled over four hundred thousand votes on Tuesday in Chicago. The report highlights strong urban support and marks a significant show of support for the movement.
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Chicago
Prohibition
Prohibitionist Party
Chamber Piio Bila Sold By H. N Waiie
For sprains swellings and lameness there is not as good as Chamber Piio Bila Try it for sale by H. N Waiie.
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Notaig
H. N Waiie
Wanted Engineer to Run Locomotives for Stoney Creek Lumber Co
Advertisement seeks an experienced engineer to operate two stationary slide valve engines and maintain repairs. Also to run a wax geared locomotive on steel and wood track. Steady year round work. Must be strictly sober. Address Stoney Creek Lumber Co Tacoma Va.
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Stoney Creek Lumber Co
Tacoma, Va
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Catarrh Cure
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to purify the blood and cure catarrh. It claims the medicine soothes inflamed surfaces and rebuilds tissues, expelling taints from the blood. also promotes Hood's Pills as a non irritant cathartic.
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Hooa
P.ila
Counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve Promoted as De Witt’s Product
Fraudulent sellers push counterfeit lookalikes of De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve by imitating packaging. The warning urges buyers to choose DeWitt’s brand to ensure cure for piles and skin diseases.
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de Witt
DeWitte
DeWitt
Forsythe County Votes and Local Races Result in Widespread Canvass
Canvass shows McKinley carrying Forsythe County by 106 over Bryan. Buxton leads Congress by 174. J B Portune 8 votes, W J Allen 7. Simmons defeats Carr for US Senate by 1 506. Augustus Price likely to succeed Spencer Blackburn as Western NC assistant district attorney. New horse wagon for sale at 35 dollars by W D Croy of Winston.
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MckKinley
Bryan
Mr. Buxton
Congress
J. B. Portune
W. J. Allen
Prohibition Crandidate
Simmons
Carr
United States Senate
Augustus H Price
Charles Price
Salisbury
Spencer Blackburn
Fragmented Reading of a Local Notice About Tobacco and Family
A garbled OCR passage references smoke, cigars, a person named John Harper, and mentions Beoadoex Virginia. It describes heat, a pile, and family concern, with notes about boys journals and toys. The readable facts are fragmentary and uncertain.
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G. W. Marna
Beoadoex
Lave Ge Hanson
Lwaye
Hanmoo
Medical intrigue in Dorter draught od tote beer
A garbled notice hints at a medical or beverage incident in Dorter involving a tote beer draft. Details are unreadable, but the fragment references a drink, a place, and potential health concerns.
Taxes due on late Suerid Jas A White now due
Notice to taxpayers states taxes and all executions related to the estate of Suerid Jas A White are in the collector's hands and must be paid at once. Local authorities warn of immediate collection actions.
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Dore
Otomich Troudines
Collecion
Baltimore inventor builds civ shaped train at speed
A Baltimore man unveils a civ shaped train claiming seventy eight miles per hour as its speed. A further model shaped like a cigarette would offer even quicker transit. The note ends with a casual remark about Jonas Harper cigars.
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Baltimore
Jona Harper
Local Hannibal Man Sees Life Saved by Dr Kiow Advertisement
A Hannibal Missouri resident recounts recovery from typhoid fever pneumonia after using Dr Kiow’s New Discovery. The testimonial claims relief from severe illness and a cure praised as the world’s best remedy for throat and lung troubles. The ad lists a $50 regular price and $100 trial bottle from drug stores.
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D. K. Liao
Hannibal
Northing
Kiow
Camberisin's Bastomech and Liver Toddsets Ad
When you have appetite and feel dull after eating a dose of Camberisins Bustomech and Liver Toddsets promised to aid digestion. Price 25 cents with samples free at H. N. White's drug store.
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H. N. White
Dius
End of Paris Exposition Closure and Demolition
The closing exercises of the great exposition take place tomorrow as American commissioners wind down duties. Daily paying visitors in October averaged 480000 while demolition starts Monday and runs until next May. Exhibits must be removed, perishable items have decayed, and many exports have been sold or donated to charities.
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California
Empress Reported Dead Amid Chinese Political Turmoil
Pekin November 9 four leading officials of Pao Ting Su were executed on November 9 under a tribunal of the allies. Among the dead were Ting Yang acting Viceroy Peehili and General Kusi Hing. Renewed reports of the Empress Dowager’s death circulate but lack confirmation.
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Pekin
Pao Ting Su
Ting Yang
Peehili
Kusi Hing
Boers Beaten Back Near Othavie Fight
London reports a five hour battle near Othavie where two thousand Boers and Free Staters under General Dewet and President Seyn were driven back. British forces captured their artillery and the burghers are said to be in full retreat under heavy pursuit.
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London
Othavie
Trains explode gas reservoir fire kills seven in Offenbach
Seven people burned to death and four injured when two express trains collided near Offenbach Germany as gas in a reservoir exploded setting the wreckage ablaze.
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Offenbach
Germany
This Place
Prankford-on-Main
Chinese Forces Surrender Near Kun Anchesin
A Tatian detachment returning to Pekin intercepted three battalions of Chinese near Kun Anchesin and forced their surrender without a shot fired. The report datelines London and cites Tien Tsin dispatches.
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London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Kun Anchesin
Wanted Man and Wife For Boarding House
Wanted man and wife to run boarding house capable of handling 18 boarders. Apply in letter or in person to Tugiver Coal & Coke Co. Davy West Virginia P.O. Hallaville West Virginia.
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Tugiver Coal & Coke
Davy
W. Va
P.O. Hallaville
W.va
Powder Mill Accident Cited as Severe Hazard
A fragmented report warns of a powder mill incident causing dangerous conditions and mentions hazardous materials and delicate machinery. The text references Dr Kings New Life Pills and pricing for unspecified cures, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
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Joyce
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A. S. Meador & Co
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HL. C. Lewis’ Grocery
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Harry Spangler
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