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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1899
Page
2
A miscellany of facts and curiosities from politics to science, including notes on Argentina, Yale, and US figures, plus observations on literacy, industry, and war. Several brief items mention education, transportation, and agriculture across nations.
Louisville reports the Kentucky governor contest remains unresolved as official counts from most counties lag. Republicans claim Taylor with about 3111 plurality while Goebel asserts election without figures amid Contests over Knox Nelson and Jefferson counties and potential legislative court battles.
Drs Mortins In notes returns from 90 of 99 counties show the Republican lead for Gov Shaw at or above 60 000 with estimates for remaining counties. The Daily News in London says Bryan has no chance for the presidency and McKinley should press for a second term, though he still holds renewed public confidence.
Washington reports the president gratefully receiving many congratulatory telegrams after Election Day. He voiced satisfaction with the results, praising Ohio where Niles, his birthplace, sent a message noting a republican gain above 400 votes.
In Boston on Tuesday the Democrats won the city ticket while the whole Republican slate carried the state. The party expresses jubilation at securing control of city offices.
In ToLEpCo Ohio on November 10 more than 3000 ballots showed no other candidate than Jones for all offices. In RavENN4 Portage county Nash 3520 McLean 2670 Jones 650 and Sperra ran for probate with a reptile bow and candidate noted. Wins by (text incomplete).
Ohio election figures from early returns show A W Pattison democrat leading for lieutenant governor. In Warren, Greene, and other counties Caldwell trails Nash, while Patrick tops McLean in several counties including Franklin and Tuscarawas. Republicans report 62 House seats and 18 Senate seats with some doubts.
The Philadelphia vote shows Barnett 436,790. Creasy 380,573. Caldwell 16,863. Total 784,226, up slightly from 1897 state treasurer results and down 185,941 from last year’s governor race. Barnett won 40 of 67 counties with large-county pluralities of 69,543 in Philadelphia and 14,709 in Allegheny.
United States Senator James K. Jones visiting Tyler is pleased with the election outcomes and surprised by Ohio’s strong Republican showing. He and Mrs. Jones plan to depart for Washington in a day or two.
Lincoln Neb November 11 Complete returns from 87 of 99 counties show Holcomb fusion 108951 Reese rep 90259 fusion majority 13692 Remaining counties based on last year s vote project fusion statewide 14000 Fusionists elect Neville to congress in the Sixth district
Jones carried Hanna's precinct in the Forty first ward with 253 votes to Nash 59 and McLean 51 in the Cleveland contest on November 10.
Returns from upstate New York on Wednesday show the Republican assembly membership at 95 to 57 Democrats, a gain of 12 seats for the GOP.
Columbus Ohio November 10 It is significant that in John Shermans county of Richland the Republicans made a gain of 400 and elected part of their county ticket More votes were polled than the last presidential election.
J. J. Gill of the Republican party won the 16th Ohio district congressional race against Lavosier Spence by 4 440 votes to fill the unexpired term of the late Lorenzo Danford. Gill will assume the seat.
Col. Bell's regiment and cavalry entered Tarlac Saturday night with little resistance. Gen. MacArthur and Gen. Lawton closed on Tarlac as Aguinaldo and government forces flee. Gen. Young's exact whereabouts unknown as operations press forward through mud and disrupted lines.
A freight collision near McKee's Rocks destroys a caboose of a second train. Three men aboard the caboose were seriously hurt or killed. One victim died at the scene, another suffered crushed foot and broken legs, and a third was fatally injured. An unknown man, possibly a tramp, may also have been killed.
In Puerto Cabello, Venezuela, Gen. Paredes, once aligned with ex-President Andrade, surrendered Sunday morning after a brutal fight. The clash left six hundred fifty dead or wounded as foreign powers pressed for surrender.
Twenty five of the Omaha and Fort Dodge wreck victims are being cared for in Denison Iowa with the county jail fitted as an emergency hospital due to limited accommodations. Attending physicians say all the injured are expected to recover.
Chicago November 13 The executive committee from the recent trust conference met at the Sherman house and decided the next convention should be held in January in Chicago.
Fire on Sunday gutted the Hotel Miami and the Metropolitan office plus several other buildings in Miami causing an estimated loss of 80 306 dollars with partial insurance.
The Tennessee regiment led by Col. Childers landed in San Francisco on Saturday and joined a warm welcome by Tennesseeans. The troops then camped at the Presidio as they prepared to be mustered out. Colonel Childers praised General Otis for his leadership and argued for a sizable force to stabilize the islands. Corp. L B Price was killed near the departure, reportedly due to a mistaken Filipino shooter while he slept with a red cloth on his head to ward off insects.
Havana November meeting of the workmen's unions commemorated the Chicago martyrs. About 300 attendees received a Jornada memorial number. Speakers praised Lingg and urged workers to resist capital and oppression with faith in the future.
An explosion at the California powder mill grazing house in Santa Cruz Sunday morning wrecked the mill and nearby properties. Night watchman Patrick Hughes was killed and the cause remains undetermined. The blast involved 16 000 pounds of powder in four cylinders and extinguished Santa Cruz lights.
George Stanley, charged with burglarizing a Dayton store, was arrested in Springfield Sunday night. A portion of the stolen goods was found in his possession.
Leavenworth Kan Nov 13 Walter Mitchell confined in Leavenworth county jail under an indictment for murder hanged himself Sunday morning from the top of the cell door. He formed a rope from parts of a blanket and died.
Paterson New Jersey November 13 Vice President Hobart spent the day chatting with Mrs Hobart and those about him At 10 30 Sunday night Mr Hobart was sound asleep.
A Norristown belle elopes with a wealthy bachelor who seeks perfect confidence. He asks for openness and she answers by snatching his wig and dancing with it, illustrating the comic consequences of misplaced trust in a Philadelphia Record item.
A Chicago to Denver era tourist car departs at 10 35 p m from Pas Can e Station offering Pullman berths and an attentive attendant. The new feature targets families and women travelers with special care for children while traveling through Colorado Utah Nevada and California. Berth rate for two persons is eight dollars.
Hon J H Caldwell a Louisiana legislator asserts Pe-ru-na cures kidney disease caused by internal catarrh. The notice promotes Pe-ru-na as a remedy and cites his endorsement.
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