State ticket majority cited by crats with eleven of thirteen Congressmen
Crats claim a 17 342 majority on the State ticket and state they have elected eleven of the thirteen Congressmen, a gain of one, and that they will hold a sixty two member majority on joint ballot in the Legislature. Congressmen listed: First district W F Parrett Dem. Second John L Brett Dem. Third Jason K Brown Dem. Fourth W S Holman Dem. Fifth George W Cooper Dem. Sixth Kenry U Johnson Rep. Seventh W D Bynum Dem. Eighth Elijah V Brookshire Dem. Ninth James Waugh Rep. Tenth David H Patton Dem. Eleventh August N Martin Dem. Twelfth Charles A McClellan Dem. Thirteenth Benjamin Shively Dem.
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W. D. Bynum
Elijah V. Brookshire
James Waugh
David H. Patton
August N. Martin
Charles A. ©. McClellan
Benjamin Shively
Democrats See Two Vote Majority on Joint Ballot
Albany Nov 5. Latest Sullivan County tally shows a Democratic Assembly winner by about 100 votes. If confirmed, Democrats will hold a two vote majority on the joint ballot in the Legislature.
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Alpany
N. Y
Sullivan County
Assembly
Returns Show Two Straight Republican Congressmen
Nasavivaix Tenn Nov 5 returns slow due to apathy and mail delays. Governor Buchanan leads Baxter and Keiley by 20 000 to 30 000. Legislature remains two thirds Democratic in both houses with gains in East Tennessee. Congressional delegation details list mostly Democratic victors with several incumbents reaffirmed and one Republican replaced. Majorities reduced by registration and poll tax laws affecting Republicans most.
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Nasavivaix
Tenn
John VP. Buchanan
J. T. Baxter
D. C. Keiley
East Tennessee
R. R. Butler
A. A.taylor
L. C. Houk
H. C. Snodgrass
H. Clay Evans
Benton McMillin
James D. Richardson
Joseph K. Washington
N. N. Cox
W. C. Whittehorne
B. A. Enloe
R. A. Pierce
Josiah Patterson
James Phelan
Republican Party
Republican Wave Dims West Virginia Gop Hope
West Virginia headlines show a Democratic tidal wave sweeping the state with Hubbard of the first district defeated by about five hundred votes. Harrison and Marshal counties yielded apathy aiding the loss while Smith of the fourth district claimed a narrow victory. The State Senate appears likely to be tied, blocking any gerry mandering.
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Whuree
W. Va
West Virginia
Hubbard
Congress
Senate
Gerry Lander
Democratic gains in five Florida counties redefine strongholds
In Jacksonville on November 5, five counties Duval Putnam Volusia Alachua and Marion shifted from Republican to Democratic control. Duval, historically pro Republican, swung by 1100 to 1443 with Manchester for Supreme Court showing the largest change. Overall Democratic gains range from about 2900 to 3335 across candidates with Putnam remaining a Democratic lead of roughly 451.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Duval
Putnam
Volusia
Alachua
Marion
Republcan
Mabhester Supreme Court
Putnam County
Reynolds wins Delaware Governor by 445 vote majority
Complete returns from the state show Reynolds Democrat ahead for governor by 445 and Causey Democrat ahead for Congress by 514. Legislature will have Democrats controlling both chambers with Republicans minority. Prohibitionists polled about 160 statewide votes.
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Willmington
Del
Reynolds
Causey
Congress
Senate
House
Lawson Wins Second District Seat by 600 Vote Margin
Nortroukh Nov 5 Lawson Democratic elected to Congress in Virginia's second district over Bowden Republican and Mardaugh Independent. Lawson a member of the Farmers Alliance and Yen Democratic Congress, appears set to take office by a solid majority.
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Lawson
Dem
Nortroukh
Deu
Bowden
Mardaugh
Ind
Farmers’ Alliance
Yen Democratic Congress
Democrats Claim Dixon Election by GOC Majority
Hellena Montana November 6 Democrats claim Dixon elected by about six thousand votes while Republicans say results are too close to call. With most counties reported, Dixon Republican gains appear near last year, Carter trails by around four hundred fifty. Democrats say four State Senators chosen, Republicans two with two uncertain. Official count needed for congressional result. Republicans still claim Carter by 125. Republican State committee asserts five Republican Senators elected.
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Hellena
Mont
Dixon
Republican Committee
Rem
Congress
Carter
Rep
Republican State Committee
Democratic Congressmen From Two Districts In Doubt
Omaha Nov 5 The elections show Bryan Dem over Connell Rep and McKeighan Dem over Harlan Rep are conceded. Third district race between Dorsey Rep Thompson Dem and Kem F A remains neck and neck with results awaited. Governor Boyd carried Douglas County by over 12 000, likely 18 000 after 3 precincts report. Richards may not overcome in rest of state. Prohibition appears defeated by over 40 000. rest of Republican ticket uncertain.
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Omaha
Neb
W J. Bryan
W. J. Connell
William A. McKeighan
Alliance
N. V. Harlan
Dorsey
James i. Boyd
Douglas
Richards
Minnesota Governor Vote Too Close in Early Returns
Minnesota results show Merriam 22,645. Wilson 23,178. Owen 16,808 in 23 counties. Hennepin and Ramsey shift Wilson margins. Democrats claim overall lead. Fifth and second districts remain doubtful. full returns from 49 of 79 counties show 1672 plurality for Wilson with large counties still outstanding.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Minnesota
Merriam
Wilson
Owen Alliance
Hennepin County
Ramsey County
St. Paul
Wison
Alliance
Snyder
Castle
Congress
O. M. Hall
Hall
Harris
Dunnell
Meriam
Republicans Claim Merriam Victory Amid Sparse Returns
The piece notes Republicans claim Merriam leads by about 1000 in the delayed counties while Democrats insist Wilson wins the state by 1000 to 2000. It also suggests three of five Congress seats may be Democratic, with county returns scattered. legislature results are incomplete but Republicans claim a small majority.
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Republican Committee
Merriam
Wilson
Democrats Claim House Win in Michigan Election
In Detroit on November 5, ex-Postmaster General Dickinson states Democrats gained five Congressmen and likely won Winans. Detroit voted Democratic. Chipman reelected by about 6000. Democrats claim state Governor victory by about 10000 and expect a Democratic majority in the state House with Senate close.
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Detrroit
Mich
Dickinson
Michigan
Winans
Chipman
Senate
State Senate
House
Assembly Set to Stand 43 Democrats and 17 Republicans
In Trenton New Jersey on November 6 the Assembly tally will be 43 Democrats to 17 Republicans. Congressman Buchanan says he has reelected in the second district by about 1000 votes. Democrats pick up seats in the third fourth fifth sixth and seventh districts.
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Trenton
N. J
Assembly
Buchanan
Probable Defeat of Seusier Engalls The Congressmen
Kansas returns show a landslide with an 82,000 Republican majority vanishing. Willits wins for governor, Farmers' Alliance gains, seven Republican congressmen reduced to one. Ingalls faces possible reelection defeat as Alliance and Democrats push for a broad slate. Number of votes and alliances shift the senate race, with potential 95 Alliance and Democratic legislators to 30 Republicans.
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Kansas
Nkan
Wkanusas
Willits
Farmers’ Alliance
F. H. Funston
Ingalls
Isul
Faye Alliance
Ke Wiser
Nimety
Connecticut Returns Favor Republicans in State Balloting
Connecticut officials report a Republican majority on joint ballot with about 120 towns counted. Morris Den. leads with 67 661 votes, but falls 53 short of a popular majority as returns continue to trickle in. If no outright winner emerges, the legislature will elect Merwin, the Republican candidate.
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Harborup
Conn
Connecticut
Morris
Den
Merwin
Contradictory Elections Report From Siurree Rock Ark
The Gazette notes Arkansas Democrats claim reelection of Cate in the first district and Breckinridge in the second, while Republican reports indicate Langly and Featherstone, both Union Labor, winning in the second and first districts respectively. Farmers Alliance backed Democrats. alleged ballot-box theft in Spring Creek township, where Featherstone led by 250.
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Ark
the Gazette
Dem
Arkansas
Cate
Breckinridge
Langly
Den
Featherstone
Dew
Farmers’ Alliance
Spring Creek Township
Te County
Congress
Democrats Elect Governor and Seven Congressmen in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Wis Nov 6 At 1 oclock this afternoon Chairman Wayne conceded the State Senate and Assembly to the Democrats. Latest returns indicate a plurality around twenty thousand for George W Peck. The Democrats gain a majority in the Assembly and a two seat Senate majority. They elect seven of nine Congressmen with Cooper Barwig Bushnell Mitchell Brickner Miller Coburn and Lynch as the likely delegation. eighth is doubtful.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wayne
State Senate
Assembly
George W. Peck
Senate
Wisconsin
House of Congress
H. A. Cooper
Charles Barwig
A. K. Bushnell
John L. Mitchell
George H. Brickner
L. R. Miller
Frank Coburn
Thomas Lynch
Dei
Republican State Ticket Election Gains Show Nationwide Lead
Complete unofficial returns from fifty counties report a net Republican gain of 5125 over last year. If continued, the Republican State ticket may be elected by 3000 to 6000 majority, with possible exception of railway commissioner.
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Mornes
Register
Republicans Hold Out Well on the Congressman and in the Legislature
Seattle reports early returns from 180 precincts show Wilson, Republican, leading Carroll, Democrat, by a wide margin in Congress with 11,750 to 5,? as results suggest a majority above 6000. Legislature likely to stay Republican in the Senate with 31 to 3 and in the House 60 to 28, with little change expected.
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Seattle
Wash
Wilson
Congress
Carroll
Senate
House
Republicans Likely Win State Ticket and Legislature
San Francisco reports Republicans probably elect the state ticket and secure a majority in the Legislature. The six Congressmen are also likely Republican, signaling a strong party wave across state and federal races.
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San Francisco
Canadian Pacific collision near OwkN Sounp kills engineer
On November 5 a crash three miles from OwkN Sounp Ontario involved the morning mail train from Toronto and a wildcat engine. The wildcat engine's engineer, Kyle, was killed. His fireman Stephen Smith was badly hurt but expected to recover. The other engine crew escaped by jumping.
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Owkn Sounp
Ont
Canadian Pacific Railway
Here
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Stephen Smith
Quebec Legislature opens with revenue proposals
Quebec Nov 5 The Legislature opened with the lieutenant governor delivering the customary speech. The proposed measures aim to boost revenue by raising liquor license prices and imposing a tax on mine operations.
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Quebec
Weis
O'Reilly Sells Hanover After Sale Purchase
New York on November 5, T C O'Reilly who bought Hanover at the Dwyers sale for 15500 today resold the horse to Milton Young for 320000.
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T. C. O’reilly
Hanover
Milton Young
Ex-President Cleveland Outlines Party Duty After Elections
Ex President Cleveland praised the voters for approving tariff reform and Democratic unity in the recent elections. He urged continued tariff reform and criticized corruption while backing ballot reform and party discipline. Walker attacked Harvard College’s stance on free trade, linking it to class alliances and the push for Republican legislation. Farwell attributed defeat to McKinley bill, alliances, and the school law, predicting a future political shift. Governor Hill cited discontent with Republican conduct and warned against a force bill while endorsing Democratic gains.
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Eliot
New England
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N. Y
Ifill
Congress
Noble
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House of Representatives
Rail lines threaten rate war with Union Pacific
The Rock Island Burlington and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul will cut local rates to the Missouri River to match through rates to Union Pacific points. Western Freight Association sanctioned the move to pressure the Northwestern and spark a broader rate battle. Rumors say Union Pacific may raise Omaha local rates while Northwestern drops Chicago to Omaha rates, forcing losses on freight to UP points.
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Union Pacific
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Milwauukee & St. Paul
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Northwestern
Omaha
World's Fair Managers Plan $1,000,000 Expenditure Basis
Washington November 5. The board of management of government exhibits at the World's Fair adopted plans to base spending at $1,000,000, excluding building costs. Building cost capped by law at $400,000. The group also set a minimum floor space requirement of 200,000 square feet.
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Washington
Board of Management of Government
Election Cheers in New England Town Celebrates Williams Victory
In Diapuam and surrounding towns on November 5 1890 elect William s victory is celebrated with torchlight processions bands and torches. George Fred Williams speaks praising Democrats and his party while paying tribute to Grover Cleveland and local leaders. Across Haverhill Lawrence and Providence similar demonstrations erupt with bonfires cannon salutes and fireworks as crowds cheer Russell Stevens Crosby and other Democratic candidates.
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George Fred Williams
Memorial Hall Square
Dedham
Williams
Winslow Warren
Memorial Hall
Democratic Party
National House
Ted Russell
John W. Corcoran
Grover Cleveland
Nathan Matthews, Jr
Josiah Quincy
Mr. Williams
James E. Cotter
Charles F. Jenney
Hyde Park
John F. O’brien
James FE. Cotter
Joseph A. Laforme
Frederic J. Stimpson
James Devlin
Or. J. Reynolds
Thomas B. Casey
John O'Brien
Henry Williams
Philp Collins
Eben Dow
Haverhill
Fred G. Richards
Barouches
Lawrence
Russell and Stevens
M.T. Stevens
North Andover
Russell
Crosby
Fires Destroy Mills in Connecticut and Rail Station Blaze
A string of fires reports three J. H. Williams company ivory soap powder and ivorine mills in Glastonbury wiped out, with $100000 loss. A separate Newark style blaze hits a Boston and Maine railroad station and tenements, causing $1500 loss. Additional fires claim farm buildings in Skowhegan, Winslow home and stable in Waterville, and a New York grocery shop with valuables valued at $875000. The incidents span multiple states, with varied causes including an explosion of a lantern and locomotive sparks.
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Harborup
Conn
J. H. Williams Company
Glastonbury
Wilmincron
Lowell Division
Boston & Maine Railroad
Charles E. Linason
Hudson
Skowhegan
Willis R. Malbon
Waterville
S. S. Getcheil
Winslow
Yuk
N. Y
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Delancey Kane
Adrian Iselin
New York
Pope Night Observed by Portsmouth Youths in Halloween Parade
In Portsmouth New Hampshire on November 5 youths paraded with pumpkin lanterns carved into frightening faces and blew tin horns. The celebration known as Pope Night supplants Guy Fawkes night and is reportedly unique to the city in the United States.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Guy Fawkes
United States
Watertown Unitarian Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Watertown Unitarian Club met in the Unitarian building with good attendance. Supper was served at 7. Dr. J. A. Mead, the president, called the meeting to order. Three new members were added to the list. Regulations were adopted on the late Charles S. Gardner. Papers on The Future Life by Charles F. Fritz and S. J. Whitney were discussed.
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Navy
Watertown Unitarian Club
Unitarian
J. A. Mead
Charles 8. Gardner
Fapere
Charles F. Fritz
J. Whitney
Stanley and party reach quarantine after rough voyage
The steamer cutonic with Henry M. Stanley and party arrived at quarantine at midnight. Stanley was slightly ill during the voyage but is recovering.
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New York
Cutonic
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Natick man dies from fall injuries at City Hospital
Harper Leavett of Natick died from injuries after a fall from a building on Huntington avenue last Tuesday. He succumbed to his injuries last evening at City Hospital.
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Harper Leavett
Natick
Huntington Avenue
City Hospital
Ships Arrived and Cleared at Windsor Harbor
Windsor Nova Scotia officials report the arrival of the schooner Benj Hale from Boston on November 3 and Wentworth from New York on November 4. The schooner Henry Sutton cleared for New York on November 4.
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Windsor
N.S
Benj. Hale
Boston
Wentworth
New York
Henry Sutton
Largest mortgage recorded in Pittsburgh history
A consolidated mortgage of 75 million dollars was filed in Pittsburgh on October 1, 1890, by the Pittsburg Cincinnati & St. Louis Railway Company to Farmers Loan & Trust Company and W. N. Johnson of Indianapolis, trustees. The loan aims to retire prior bonds and fund other indebtedness across the four railroads involved in the consolidation.
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Pittsbura
Penn
Recorder’s
Pittsburg
Passenger Train Wreck in Pennsylvania Kills Three
A New York Ontario and Western wreck between Carbondale and Mayfield at 7 pm killed Charles Finnegan of Carbondale and Burke of Jermyn along with another unidentified passenger. Several others injured as engines crew escaped.
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Scranton
Penn
New York, Ontario & Western
Carbondale
Mayfield
Charles Finnegan
Burke
Jermyn
Narrow Escape From Death In Grape Street Trench
Workmen tunneling a sewer trench in Grape street faced a close call when an oil stove fire ignited dynamite cartridges. Foreman John Yavechai suffered a serious arm wound as three nearby cottages suffered shattered glass and scattered furniture. The blast failed to trigger the remaining sixty pounds of dynamite. The city will settle all damages.
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Grape Street
John Yavechai
BuckNear All-Age Setter Stake Results
In BuckNear Indiana on November 35 eight starters competed in the all-age setter stake. Quail defeated Don's Nellie while Prince Lucifer beat Sam Weller, Nannie B. defeated Jerry Mandan, and Lily Burgess defeated Dan Foreman. In the second series Prince Lucifer edged Quail and Lily Burgess beat Nannie. In the morning Prince Lucifer and Lily Burgess ran for first place.
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Ind
Sprcrau
Quail
Don’s Nellie
Prince Lucifer
Sam Weller
Nannie B
Jerry Mandan
Lily Burgess
Dan Foreman
Nannie
Prince
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