Minnesota Triumphs With Merriam State Ticket Victory
The Pioneer Press notes Merriam secured a solid plurality likely between 3,500 and 3,600. In 79 counties he leads Wilson by 60,233 to 77,506 with other counties yielding small or indeterminate majorities. The GOP faces losses in Congress as G. Comstock loses to Halvorsen, while county officers across Auditor to Commissioner are listed as elected.
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Minnesota Democrats Elect Three Congressmen in Landslide
The postwar election saw Mimxasota Democrats win three seats. Harries captured the First District, Half won the Third, and Castle took the Fourth, signaling a strong party showing in these races.
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Prox Wins Wisconsin Governor Race by 20 000 Vote Margin
Prox is elected governor of Wisconsin as the Democratic party secures a sweeping victory. The legislature remains controlled by Democrats, enabling early plans for state policy shifts.
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Alliance movement proves ally of Democrats in election
The Alliance movement is shown as an annex to the Democratic party by Tuesday's election. Alliance leaders celebrate Democratic success as eagerly as the party faithful.
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Returns Delayed in Democratic Strongholds in County
In Grand Rapids on November 6 a delay in vote returns from strongly democratic districts prompts a committee to monitor tampering. Messengers are sent to outside precincts where votes have been held back.
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Peculiar Proceedings in Little Falls
A Minneapolis Tribune special from Little Falls notes incomplete returns with Democratic gains and a small margin for Geissel over Flynn for the senate. City results await, judges' lax conduct criticized as two board members fell ill. calls to discard 600 city votes. County likely backs Merriam by a small margin.
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Internal feuds and Farmers Alliance split tarnish Republican vote
Joel P. Heatwole cites a torn party, free trade concerns, and Farmers Alliance influence as the main reasons for reduced Republican support. He blames demagogues over McKinley bill talk and overconfidence among leaders, plus an overall light voter turnout.
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Legislative ticket results by county partial tallies reported
Mille Lacs county shows complete official counts while Todd and Crow Wing are missing several precincts Morrison has no figures yet. The table remains interesting and will be updated next week. Voters generally expect Halstead Dunn Republicans and Stivers Hemstead Democrats to win.
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Washington women in politics and their influence at the capital
The piece argues that women exert power in politics through personal influence with Congress members and officials. It notes how wives and allies press for favored positions and how campaign fervor in Washington creates social and political pressure, culminating in the tense period around nominations and conventions.
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Harpers Weekly Quotation on Women and Victors
A compact quoted reflection notes the sadness of defeated women and the loud triumph of victors and vows that a thoroughly admirable woman governs opponents with pure intent while condemning malice.
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