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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
1
Theodore Roosevelt and Hanna key figures relay messages as McKinley hosts friends at Canton home. He stays upbeat, notes Republican strength, and thanks supporters while keeping official comments brief. Governor Roosevelt's deliberate telegram conveys personal gratitude.
The text reports 357 Democrats 161 Republicans and Independents in the House with incomplete returns. Republicans likely hold a majority, gaining seats in New York Ohio Connecticut Kentucky Pennsylvania and Massachusetts districts while Democrats improve in Iowa Illinois and some Massachusetts districts. Chairman Babcock notes an upward revision to 187 Republican members.
Chicago reports show surprising results with New York losses troubling Democrats. Chairman Jones of the Democratic National Committee cautioned that returns are incomplete and may shift. A Lincoln precinct voted for Bryan by 103, while McKinley carried Bryan’s precinct as Jones spoke with Bryan and other leaders. He remained confident in the Democratic ticket’s victory.
Governor Roosevelt expressed unmeasured gratification at the Republican win in Oyster Bay New York. He said the result endorsed Republican administration policy and hoped this would be the last of Banism. He appeared relaxed and did not seek special news arrangements, learning of the victory around 10 o'clock with his wife and daughter nearby.
Senator Hanna at the Cleveland Club greeted election returns with evident pleasure. He declared the results fully bear out his forecasts and anticipates more electoral votes than four years ago. He repeated that the final tally will exceed his earlier predictions as more states report in.
Adlai E Stevenson expressed deep disappointment as results showed unexpected losses. He told friends in Bloomington that early returns suggested victory, but key states, especially New York, did not deliver. Further details were continued on page 8.
Weather bulletin from Rain Washington notes fair conditions in New England and the Middle Atlantic on Wednesday with rain possible Thursday. Elsewhere fair through Wednesday and Thursday. Winds variable to fresh east or south along the coasts. temperatures broadly unchanged. Boston area expected light showers Wednesday night and Thursday morning with cooler Thursday night.
Worcester on November 6 reports the Third District totals with Washburn at 15,906 and Thayer at 16,001. The Democratic candidate Thayer narrowly defeats incumbent Washburn, shaping district representation.
Washington report at midnight says Representative Loudenslager estimates at least 200 Republicans of 367 in the Fifty-seventh Congress, a gain of sixteen east of the Ohio River and no loss in the West. Governor-elect Odell telegraphs a nine seat gain for Republicans in New York State.
Early returns show Republicans gaining two Senate seats and five House seats in the State Legislature. The update, filed from Boston at 3 20 a m, notes preliminary results as precincts report totals.
Partial returns show McKinley leading with about 186 562 votes to Bryans 133 125 in Massachusetts while 826 cities and towns reported and 27 towns missing. McKinleys plurality estimated around 75 000 with Bryan gaining about 61 000.
Reported results show Bryan with 45 065 votes and McKinley 36 190, giving Bryan a plurality of 8 875. Paine receives about 30 000 votes and Grang totals 99 545 with Paine’s plurality around 3 316.
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