05 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
Stil remains optimistic after receiving his news and vows to continue the struggle. He expresses resolve despite setbacks and continues pressing forward with support from his circle.
The narrative follows William J. Bryan as he endures a tense pre election night. Report notes his calm demeanor at home in Lincoln Nebraska and reactions to political bulletins and private messages. It recounts scenes of supporters and a notable election process with Bryan leaving his home.
Early returns from across the states show a polar vote as Bryan leads with an estimated 6,000,006 to 5,000,000 in the electoral tally. The total stands at 64.
Isaac B. F. Allen born a slave in Virginia, elected from Massachusetts fourth district to the Governor's Councillor post defeating John H. Sullivan of East Boston. First time a colored citizen holds such high office in the state and nation. Allen moved to Boston twenty five years ago and became a leading political voice for Boston’s colored community.
Canton Ohio reports a nonstop celebration after a Tuesday night kickoff with steam whistles bands and drum corps. The event continues into the day with persistent cheers and parades as December? events unfold.
Early returns from Kentucky California Oregon Michigan Indiana and West Virginia are incomplete. Republicans claim Kentucky and West Virginia favor McKinley while Democrats tout Michigan Indiana and Kentucky margins. Directors claim narrow leads and expect Delaware results to decide the outcome.
Mr Bryan says the Democratic national committee claims enough states in the electoral college but results may be close and not known until votes are fully counted. He urges both sides to monitor returns to avoid possible mistakes.
Returns from sixty two or ninety two counties in this state give McKinley the state by about 21 908 votes. The fragmented text shows a strong nationwide contest with McKinley securing broad regional support.
Mark Hanna stated that Tennessee Kentucky and North Carolina results keep states in play but he remains confident of North Carolina and Texas for McKinley. He predicted no fewer than 277 electoral votes for McKinley and noted Bryan support rising since his earlier claim of 811 electors. He suggested Washington leans Democrat.
Latest returns show California and Indiana carried by McKinley while Kentucky leans Republican by a small plurality. Delaware and Oregon appear close but favor McKinley. California and North Dakota remain too close to call as precincts count.
Wilmington reports McKinley wins Delaware by 1500 to 1800. Democrat Tunnel becomes governor and Handy wins a congressional seat by about 4000. Democrats also control the Legislature on joint ballot.
Chairman Jones reports to Mr. Bryan that the South and western states appear favorable. He cites 156 votes from the South and 61 from states west of the Missouri, with 7 more needed, and claims California Oregon Washington Wyoming and Montana are reported safe. He notes Michigan Indiana Minnesota could tip the result and condemns partisan press coverage.
From Indianapolis early evening reports show McKinley winning Indiana by about 23 000 votes with 50 counties already counted. Democratic chair claims five Congressmen elected Myers Zenor Holman Cheadle and Robinson. Republicans concede four of these seats and dispute Cheadle with Landis possibly winning by 500.
Paris report states painter Munkácsy, whose health has long declined, is in a critical condition with his condition worsening.
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