Nebraska Fight Result Leaves State Wide Open
Evening Bee prints partial national ticket returns from 65 of 90 counties showing McKinley 90 228 and Bryan 5 196. Net gain for McKinley 14 808 while Bryan’s 1896 margin was 18 500. Fusionists say unreported counties will give Bryan a small plurality, official count may decide governor and state offices, with four of six congressmen claimed by each side and joint-ballot majorities uncertain.
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Omana
The
Evening Bee
McKinley
Bryan
Kentucky governor contest remains too close to call
In Louisville and Frankfort reports both parties claim clear leads as 62 precincts still report. Democrats insist Beckham's majority is at least 1000 with a final count due soon, while Republicans push for a full official tally before conceding. Beckham predicts a 5000 plus plurality. The election commission meets next week to canvass results and possible legal contests loom.
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Louisville
Beckham
Frankfort
State Election Commission
Republicans Claim Nebraska Victory for McKinley
Vice-Chairman Henry Payne of the Republican national committee received a telegram from Nebraska's state chairman stating the Republicans won the state by a safe majority and would control the senate and likely organize the house. Leslie Combs of Kentucky’s GOP said an official count is needed to determine electoral votes, noting 3000 Republican votes remain uncounted and alleging fraud could add 2000 more.
Legislature Close as Parties Claim Majority in Illinois
November returns show Republicans claiming a majority in both Illinois chambers while Democrats insist they will control the lower house. Democrats argue joint-ballot control possible. Republicans claim 7 seat lower house and 15 in the senate.
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ChicaGo
Senate
Telegram from Bryan Reports Nebraska Victory
William J. Bryan telegram to Democratic national headquarters claims the ticket won Nebraska by 2000 and the state ticket by 4000, signaling a Democratic legislature in the state.
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Curiaco
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Legislature Indicates Republican Majority In New York
Senator N B Scott at Republican national headquarters in New York reports a West Virginia patch predicting the legislature will be Republican by a 16 to 25 majority.
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New York
N. B. Scott
Republican National
West Virginia
McKinley’s Ohio Plurality Reported as Votes Tallied
Columbus Ohio Nov 9 With only Monroe county left to report Chairman Dick of the Republican state committee fixed McKinley’s Ohio plurality at 71 017 as the tally neared completion.
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Costumbus
Monroe County
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Ohio
British Column Under Richardson Reaches Peking Route
A British column led by General Richardson moved from Pao-Ting-Fu toward Peking on Oct. 28. At Tung My Ing troops killed three Boxer chiefs who attacked chapels of native Christians.
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Taku
Richardson
Pao-Ting- Fu
Peking
Tung My Ing
Secret talks with China progress reported in Washington
Negotiations for a basis of negotiation with China continue with ministers kept out of public detail. Officials say progress is being made toward a satisfactory conclusion and hopes grow for formal talks with Chinese plenipotentiaries soon. No confirmation on Russia’s annexation claims in Chi Li province.
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Conger
China
Russia
Chi-Li
Peking
Germans Delighted by McKinley Re-election
Berlin circles and the German public express pleasure at President McKinley’s re-election. The United States embassy reports many favorable expressions and Dr. von Holleben, the German ambassador, says we all rejoice over it. The German press likewise notes satisfaction with the result.
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Nov
Pres Dent MccKinley
United States
von Holleben
Crerman
Associated Press
Mckinley
Reorganize Democratic Party Plans Said in Detroit
Don M. Dickinson announces a three week timeline for a New York City meeting to outline a party reorganization. The gathering will include both gold and silver Democrats and a nationwide call will be mailed to all Democrats.
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The
Chronicle
Detroit
Mich
Don M. Dickinson
New York City
Dickinson
Bryan Declines United States Senate Offer in Telegram
The Evening Journal prints a telegram from William J. Bryan stating he would not accept the office of United States senator under any circumstance. He notes he fought for the presidency, lost, and will not take others' positions.
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New York
the Evening Journal
William J. Bryan
United States
Bryan Telegram Congratulates McKinley on Victory
William J. Bryan forwarded a telegram to President McKinley from Lincoln Nebraska dated November 9 congratulating him on a second presidential victory after the campaign.
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Lincoln, Neb
William J. Bryan
McKinley
Rumors of Relaya Visit to Washington Over Nicaragua Canal
In Managua rumors say President Relaya and part of his cabinet may visit Washington during the 1900 1901 winter while Congress sits. The proposed trip is tied to the United States plan to acquire the Nicaragua canal route.
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United States
MacNaGua
Nicaragua
Relaya
Washington
United States Congress
Nicaragua Canal
Portland mine sold to English syndicate for fifteen million
The Times reports the Cripple Creek Portland mine has been sold to an English syndicate including the Exploration company the Venture company and Werner Bell & Co. The price is 15000000. A new company will be formed to take over the property and its stock will be floated in London.
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Times
Portland
Cripple Creek
Venture Company
Werner, Bell & Co
London
Atlanta Sails for South America to Join Squadron
After a week near Tompkinsville the rebuilt cruiser Atlanta sailed for South America to join the South Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Schley. On arrival the Montgomery will be relieved and return home for repairs.
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South America
New York
Tompkinsville
South Atlantic
Schley
Montgomery
Emperor Kwang Su Said to Plan Return to Peking
A Peking correspondent reports from Shen-Si that Emperor Kwang Su is about to return to Peking via Ho Nan, based on a reliable source. The note comes from the Chinese court in refuge and is dated November 3.
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Aome
the Tribune
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Kwang Su
Ho Nan
President McKinley Arrives in Washington under guard
President McKinley and his party land at 8 10 a m in Washington. Several hundred well wishers greet the arrival at the Pennsylvania depot while police stand by to prevent a crush.
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Washington
McKinley
Pennsylvania Depot
Unanimous McKinley Victory in Illinois Precinct
Latire precinct in Batavia Illinois reports a unique statewide political milestone with a complete 575 vote slate for McKinley. The single precinct cast every ballot for the Republican nominee, marking an extraordinary unanimity in the election.
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McKinley
Batavia
Ills
West
Minnesota Governor Race Nears Final Margin as Returns Trickled In
Late returns in Wisconsin and Minnesota show a tight governor contest with Van Sant leading Republicans and Lind still possible. Republican state leaders claim victory while Democrats insist a close finish remains, with seven GOP congressmen confirmed and margins ranging from 2,000 in the Seventh District to 20,000 in other races.
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Bixby
Republican State Committee
van Sant
Rosing
Lind
Nddy
Wisconsin's Plurality In Wisconsin Not Yet Final
Miwaukirk November report notes full Republican victory figures delayed as distant products arrive by mail. General Bryant, GOP state central chair, lowers his plurality estimate to 106000 for national and state tickets. Democratic chair Warden closes headquarters. he calls the statewide results a stupendous surprise.
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Miwaukirk
Wisconsin
Mal
Bryant
Republican State Central Committee
Warden
Democratic State Committee
Republicans Maintain High Water Mark In Iowa Returns
Semi official returns from 56 of 99 Iowa counties show Republicans with 266 066 votes Democrats 175 542 a plurality of 87 414 and an average lead of about 1000 per county. All Republican congressional candidates gain in plurality as does the proposed constitutional amendments for biennial elections and a constitutional convention.
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Des Moines
Congress
Menger
Republicans Win House and Senate Seats Count Narrowed
Returns show Republicans elect 202 members to the next House with Democrats 147 and 8 doubtful. Senate composition lands at 49 Republicans 27 Democrats and Independents with 6 seats in doubt.
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Cuicano
Associated Press
House of Representatives
Senate
Shoup Likely Retirement as Idaho Vote Counts Grow
With about four fifths of Idaho's vote reported Bryan leads by 1550, Glenn Fusionist congressman 02, Hunt Fusion governor 1441. Fusionists hold 42 Legislature seats to Republicans 25, signaling Shoup’s probable retirement from the U S senate.
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Botsk
Ida
Idaho
Bryan
Glenn
Congress
Hunt
George L. Shoup
United States Senate
Prohibition Candidate Woolley Claims Large Gains
Prohibition candidate John G. Woolley estimates 500000 votes nationwide, vs 180000 for Levering in 1896. Washington results show Cushman and Jones elected to Congress, Rogers wins governor, rest of ticket Republican. Colorado fusionists predict 74 majority on joint ballot for US Senate replacement. McKinley leads Oregon with a 14225 plurality. Havana to expand yellow fever mosquito spread investigation led by Surgeon Major Reid.
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Johnn G. Woolley
Prohibition
Levering
Seattle
Wash
Washington
F. W. Cushman
W. L. Jones
Congress
J. R. Rogers
Denver
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United States
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