Congressional returns show Republicans edge Democrats for House seats
Washington reports Republicans claiming 208 seats to 154 for Democrats with Kerr disputing the GOP tally and predicting at least 166 Democrats plus possible gains. California picks Woods over de Vries and Holt over Johnson. Nebraska adds Fusionists. New York replaces Scudder. Illinois projects 12 of 22 Democrats. Oklahoma's B Smony elected as a Democratic delegate.
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Oklahoma
McKinley Claims 308 Electoral Votes Includes Kentucky
At Republican headquarters Mr Payne announced 308 electoral votes for McKinley including Kentucky though confidence was low about Kentucky’s result. Nebraska supporters were confident McKinley carried the state by 3000 to 7000. Leaders fear missing Bryan’s state.
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McKinley
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Nebraska
Bryan
BRYAN IN THIS STATE Voters high light partisan results and contests
In Massachusetts political wrap, Rep Edward B. Gallender of Dorchester leads with the largest district vote ever cast and wins caucus support. Rep John K. Kavanaugh of Montague narrowly loses, possibly leaving Franklin county without a Democrat. Westfield’s Rep Frank O Dewey Jr is elected, while Rep Davenport and Gerrett contest. Speaker Myers survives Cambridge challenge as Fred W Moore falls short two to one.
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Montague
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Cambridge
Fred W. Moore
Turner’s Reduced Vote Report Emerges in Partial Returns
Partial statewide returns by mail show Henry E Turner trailing Knowlton for attorney general by about 7 percent while Merrill the Prohibition candidate leads his ticket by 20 to 30 percent and Gerry Brown surpasses Crosby in the observed samples. It is estimated Turner trails Knowlton by 14 000 votes statewide with Melrose New Bedford and several towns contributing scattered figures. Governor results are listed for the two cities and several randomly chosen towns in Massachusetts.
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William Merrill
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Knowlton
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Melrose
New Bedford
Alvord Hearing Postponed In Bank Embezzlement Case
The examination of Cornelius L. Alvord, accused of stealing 690000 from the First National Bank, before United States Commissioner Shields at New York was postponed until tomorrow due to the absence of key witnesses.
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Cornelius L. Alvord
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Shields
Senate composition after election and uncertain seats
The next Senate stands 49 Republicans 27 Democrats 9 independents. Three states Delaware Nebraska and zap with one senatorial chair to be ed. Independents include Stewart Nevada Kyle South Dakota who sided with Republicans. Turner Washington and Harris Kansas who sided with Democrats. Wellington Maryland.
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Kentucky for Bryan dominates Kentucky governor race
Courier-Journal results with 170 of 1884 precincts give Bryan a majority near 8000 and Beckham a 4000 edge for governor. Kehoe wins in the ninth district by about 250, while both parties accuse the other of delaying returns in the eleventh district as votes remain.
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Massachusetts Congressional Race Results by District
Vote totals show a string of district results with Republican and Democrat candidates. Key tallies include Lawrence 16 636 over Bryan 10 870, Gillett 17 591 over Kenefick 10 768, Thayer 16 601 over Washburn 15 008, Tirrell 18 67 over Lewis 9 918, Knox 15 888 over Flynn 15 473, Moody 18 449 over Crowley 6 576, Roberts 19 599 over Winn 10 485, MecCall 19 90 over Nickerson 7 917, Naphen 23 507 over Pierce 16 269, Powers 21 482 over Baker 10 723 Storey 2 748, Tovering 17 28 over King 7 242, Greene 16 364 over Luce 1 980.
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Ward Committee Fight Draws Dorchester Democrats
The Ward 20 Democratic Club, formed by younger Dorchester voters, held a large meeting at Bowdoin and Hamilton to explain the drive to elect a new ward committee at upcoming caucuses. About 150 people attended as informal speeches urged recent voters to engage in the municipal campaign, signaling a close race with high turnout expectations.
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Liberal gains ripple across Canadian counties in election report
Conservatives list candidates across Nova Scotia counties with Liberal gains noted in Inverness, Antigonish, Kings, Yar mouth, Cumberland, Cape Breton, Queens, Shelburne, Annapolis, Guysboro, Digby and Victoria. Sir Charles Tupper offers to resign in Colchester to seat Mr Gourley, the member elect.
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Colchester County
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Manley predicts McKinley win with 30 electoral votes
J H Manley announced on election night that McKinley would secure 30 electoral votes and have carried every Northern state except Montana Nevada and Colorado, signaling broad national backing amid the returns.
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McKinley
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Nevada
Colorado
Idaho Fusionist Predicts Legislature Fusion Likely
Boise Idaho November 7 It seems altogether probable that the Legislature will be Fusion.
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Idaho
Nebraska Contest Shapes Fusion Victory Across Legislature
Lincoln reports indicate fusionists leading in the Legislature by about 16 seats, with a statewide fusion ticket ahead by roughly 5000 and Bryan electors favored by 1500. Republicans claim McKinley victory by 7000 and seek to contest Douglas County fraud while Democrats push for fusion gains and Bryan electors. Populist HQ projects Governor Poynter ahead by about 4600 with Bryan electors about 2000 ahead locally.
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Poynter
Conry Speaks at East Boston Democratic Meeting
About 300 Democrats packed lower Lyceum Hall as Congressman elect Conry spoke alongside Alderman candidate John L. Kelley and W J Donovan. The gathering endorsed Kelley for Alderman and the regular ward ticket with Donovan presiding.
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Emperor Kwang Su Said to Return to Pekin
Pekin correspondent reports from Shen Si that Emperor Kwang Su plans to return to Pekin, traveling via Ho Nan. The dispatch cites a private source and notes the Chinese court had taken refuge in the province.
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Smallpox Declared in Gardner Quarantine Enforced
Fred Leger of West Gardner has been ill several days and today doctors declare he has smallpox. The house is quarantined to prevent spread.
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Fred Leger
West Gardner
Hanna's Conference Plan In New York Friday
Senator Mark Hanna will be in New York on Friday for a national committee conference where campaign affairs will be settled.
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Mark Hanna
City
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Roosevelt Must Rest In Albany After Illness
Governor Roosevelt, in Albany, will rest for a few days per his physician order and will deny all callers. The message notes the governor’s health requires quiet, with continued absence from public duties during the period.
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N. Y
Roosevelt
Liberals sweep Quebec in provincial election
In Quebec the Liberals nearly sweep the province with 65 constituencies. Conservatives win only seven or eight seats at most. Leading Liberals are returned, while most leading Conservatives are defeated. Sir Charles Tupper, the Hon. George Foster, and Hugh John MacDonald are defeated. Casgrain-Montmorency wins a slim 26 vote majority.
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Blair Triumphs in New Brunswick Vote as Foster Is Defeated
Andrew M. Blair, minister of railways and canals, scored the greatest political triumph of his career in New Brunswick results, backed by nine supporters and an independent pledge from Robinson of Northumberland. George E. Foster, former finance minister, suffered his sharpest defeat. Conservative and Liberal candidates posted varied margins in multiple districts, with several Liberal leads and conservative victories across York Gibson Restigouche Reid and others, while Costigan was acclaimed Liberal in Victoria The.
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Hunt Masked Man in Readville Assault Attempt
In Readville on Tuesday morning a masked man used a pistol to force 13 year old Annie Davenport from a wagon. She fled and two men pursued him into the woods, leaving the horse and wagon behind. Annie says she would recognize the attacker, and Davenport notified the Dedham police.
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Bryan Passes Quiet Day in Lincoln Study
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 7 W I Bryan spent most of the day in his study with only a brief early evening drive. He rose late and said he had no statement to make at present. He received hundreds of telegrams from friends but did not disclose their nature. He plans to stay in Lincoln to rest and asked correspondents to be excused from outlining future action.
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McKinley Triumph Tour Through Salem to Capital
President McKinley rode through Salem and surrounding towns amid vast crowds and whistles as supporters welcomed him on a victorious tour. He thanked the people, urged unity, and spoke of seeking divine guidance to meet national challenges as his train moved toward the capital.
Presidential party to reach Washington tomorrow
Washington Nov 17 The President Mrs McKinley Mr Cortelyou and Dr Rixey will arrive in Washington tomorrow morning and are not expected to return to Canton before next spring or summer.
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Doctor Salome Merritt Dies After Illness in Somerville
Dr Salome Merritt longtime Boston medical worker dies at 7 15 pm at % Main street Somerville aged in the city for four years after several months illness she contributed to medical circles locally and in Boston her death ends a quarter century of service.
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British column executes Boxer chiefs near Pekin
A British force under General Richardson left Pao Ting Fu on Oct 28 and moved toward Pekin. At Tung My Ling they shot three Boxer chiefs who had destroyed a chapel and killed native Christians, officials said.
Fire at Henderson Carriage Works in Somerville
Two alarms sounded from Box 4 in Somerville last evening for a fire in the carriage manufactory of William P Henderson at 711 and 713 Somerville Avenue. The building, a large two and a half story wooden structure, sustained losses of 1500 on the building and 5000 on stock. Building valued at 3500 and insured for 2000, stock valued at 10000. Lieutenant Whifie Young of Chemical A suffered a bad cut to his left hand from glass while battling the blaze.
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William P. Henderson
Somerville Avenue
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Whifie Young
Chemical A
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