Massachusetts and New England Vote Landslide Victory
The Republican National Committee reports sweeping wins in New England and major states. Massachusetts sends 15 electors for McKinley Hobart with a 125000 plurality. GOP gains strong in small towns. Democratic defection and gold vote weakness noted. Legislature expected Republican majorities. biennial election amendment defeated.
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Republican National Committee
New England
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Wisconsin
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Illinois
Tennessee
Kentucky
West Virginia
Boston
Massachusetts
McKinley
Hobart
Bay State
Grant
Wolcott
Williams
Bryan
Dedham
House of Congress
Fitzgerald
S. J. Barrows
Bordman Hall
Barrows
Senate
House
Plurality In Rhode Island the Largest Ever Given
Rhode Island preliminary returns show McKinley with an overwhelming plurality, Democrats conceding a large margin and Republicans claiming near 25 000 votes. Gold candidates fare poorly as Gold Democrats align with Republicans. Bull and Capron win in first and second districts by surprising pluralities while municipal races draw intense interest.
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Providence
Rhode Island
McKinley
Palmer
Melville Bull
Adin B.capron
Rhode Islad
Indiana Favors McKinley in Election Returns
Indiana results show McKinley winning by about 30 000 with 11 Republican congressmen elected and two in doubt. Republicans to control both legislative chambers by strong majorities. Precinct tallies give McKinley 8877 Bryan 6934 Palmer 23, net GOP gain of 822 since 1892.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
McKinley
Bryan
Palmer
Mississippi Results Show Democratic Landslide
Jackson November 4 Mississippi delivers a large Democratic victory with William Jennings Bryan winning by about 50,000 votes. Watson is projected below 10,000. Seven Democratic congressmen win by majorities from 1,000 to 5,000.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Bryan
Watson
Congress
Concord High School to Begin Third Volume of The Voice
Concord high school will enter upon the third volume of her paper The Voice next week. Concord high surely has a name among her sister schools and is an institution worthy of every aspirant's attention. Have you seen her football squad?
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Concord High School
the Voice
Concord High
Ira F. Penniman
M. L. Hatch
Hopedale
Hanover
Collins Welch Wedding in St Bernard’s Church Concord Junction
John M Collins of Concord Junction and Miss Mary Welch of Lincoln wed Wednesday afternoon at St Bernard's Church. Rev E J Moriarty officiated as Lohengrin rang. bride attended by Mary Corrigan and Helen Welch. Groom’s brother William Collins served, James Welch gave bride away. Ushers included Thomas Collins Richard Powers James H Welch and Thomas Powers. Wedding dinner followed at the bride's home and they will reside in Concord Junction.
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John M. Collins
Concord Junction
Mary Welch
Lincoln
St. Bernard’s Church
James Welch
Thomas’ Collins
Richard Powers
James H. Welch
Thomas Powers
Mrs. Collins
Concord Tunction
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted by Local Firms
Advertisements praise the quick remedy to treat common colds and prevent pneumonia bronchitis and consumption. Local names B F Johnson and Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton are listed as sellers and promoters of the cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Johnson & Son
Maynard
C. H. Whitney
Concord
H. A. Littlefield
West Acton
B.F. Johnson& Son
B. F. Johnson X Son
H. A Littlefield
Voting results from Tuesday election with mixed party candidate tallies
The report lists vote counts for numerous offices and questions. Key figures include McKinley and Hobart 517 for President, Crane 477 for Governor, Hall 3 for Secretary, and Rand 152 for Councilor, among many others. First Amendment Yes 234 No 224. Representative Chas. E. Brown 507.
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Ean
Sewall
Bryan
Williams
Dem
Wolcott
Callahan
Crane
Dakin
Cavanaugh
Fitzgerald
Frissell
Kimball
Phinney
S. L
Proctor
P. P
Spellman
Chase
Hamlin
Hurlburt
Knowlton
Morse
O'Donnell
Councilor—Rand
Shaw
Theo. C. Hurd
Gould
Perkins
Weymouth
Rep
Chas. E. Brown
Concord High Defeats Concord 8 to 6 in Close Gridiron Showdown
Concord High edged Concord 8 to 6 after a hard fought afternoon clash. Wilson scored the first touchdown on a near fifty yard run in the first half and all scoring came then as Concord held strong on defense. Key performers for Concord High included Wilson Hennessy Loughlin and Wheeler while Hatch, Rodway, Maker and Burns starred for Concord. Referee Butters. Time two twenty minute halves. Sohier added the safety and kicked the goal for Concord High.
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Concord High
Concord
Wilson
Hennessy
Loughlin
Wheeler
Hatch
Rodway
Maker
Burns
C.H
Tolman
le R. E
Spencer Ireland
T R. T
McKenzie Hart
Daniels Wheeler
C. c
Sohier
R. G
Nelson Mara
R. T
1. T
Saunders Connell
R. E
Il.e
Hilderburn Byron
Q. B
G. Bs
Hatch Wilson
Concord Notables Register Local Meeting Attendees
At Concord Massachusetts on November 3 1896 a long list of attendees and notable names appears including Wm Buttrick P M E A Brown A Bernard Co Ira H Bailey C Pres Batchelder Francis Colburn A A Crowell C H Derby J H Freeman Henry R Gilson Rev R F Humphries Sidney D Haynes M C Knowlton Albert Lawrence 3 Pres National Alliance Nels Olsen A Proven cal Co Simon Petterson A L Rogers Fred Rackles John J Stevens J Harris Tunte Henry Vance John Ward Mrs Mary J Clark Miss Harriet R Eaton Mrs E M Emmerton Mrs H C Hunt Mrs H Hobbs Miss Jane Hapgood Miss Mary McDermott Mrs John Nelson Mrs Geo H Symonds Mrs S E Whitcomb Sarah L T Williams Mrs E M Wheeler
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Concord
Mass
Wm. Buttrick
P. M. E. A. Brown
A. Bernard & Co
Ira H Bailey
Francis Colburn
A. A. Crowell
C. H. Derby
J. H. Freeman
Henry R. Gilson
Rev
R. F. Humphries
Sidney D. Haynes
M. C. Knowlton
Albert Lawrence
National Alliance
Nels
S. E. Whitcomb
Sarah L. T. Williams
E. M. Wheeler
Careful Town Fathers Do Not Allow Bonfire Saturday
A reader laments the town fathers forbidding a Saturday bonfire, arguing citizens, though grown, must bow to authorities. The letter questions patriotism and urges a remedy for what the writer sees as overcautious governance.
Weather Summary for Week Ending November 2, 1896
The week ended at 7 p.m. November 2 recorded a maximum of 76 and a minimum of 30 with a weekly mean of 50.9 and total precipitation of 0.04 inch. Frep A. Tower, Observer. Also notes speed and safety as watchwords of the age. One Minute Cough Cure advertised with several named distributors.
Church services and clergy listings in town churches
Among the churches the First Parish Unitarian lists Rev. Loren B. Macdonald with services at 10 45 a m and Sunday school at noon plus evening meetings the Trinity Church holds 10 45 a m services with morning prayer and sermon, the Unitarian meeting at 6 30 p m, and the Scandinavian M E Church schedules services at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m with a Friday class.
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FIRST
Unitarian
Loren B. Macdonald
Young Peoples’ Guild
Trinity Church
Irinitarian Congregational
Geo. A. Tewksbury
Scandinavian M. E
J. P. Anderson
Local notices list tax collector hours and ads
The notice lists tax collector hours at ec and drug store locations on Saturdays and midweek evenings. It notes H L Whitcomb as agent for Noyes Brothers laundry and describes return policies for goods left before Tuesday noon. Also advertised are Gall cure by G H Hopkins and rental and sale items for Main Street and Lowell Road properties.
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Ec. Friend’s Drug Store
H. L. Whitcomb
Noyes Brothers
G. H
Hopkins
Main Street
John H. Chapman
G. St. L Abbott
Lowell Road
Miss Kennedy
Miss Andrews
Local Advertisements and Notices Shared in Concord Listings
A collage of local ads offers dry goods, clothing bargains, millinery, linens, and housework help. C E Browns and G H Hopkins feature bargains in underwear, trimmings, and rope goods while Towle Kent’s and Miss Buck’s promote new lines and millinery. Also noted are horse clipping services, a lunch of oysters, and One Minute Cough Cure from Johnson & Son and partners.
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Prescott Reyes
Concord
Tremont Street
Boston
C. E. Brown's
G.H. Hopkins
Geo. H. Hopkins
Albereen
G. H. Hopkins
Garfield Bros
Miss Buck’s
Vermont
Towle & Kent’s
Concord Home School
New Cal
Tuttle’s
Walden Street
Hildreth
Bradish’s
Tarbell
Hudson Bargain
Hubbard Street
P. O
West Acton
Richardson's Jasmine Lotion and Soap Ad
An advertisement promotes Richardson's Jasmine Lotion as a cure for chapped hands and recommends its Jasmine Lotion Soap to prevent future cracking. Sold exclusively by H. S. Richardson, Apothecary, Concord.
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Richardson
H. S. Richardson
Apothecary
Concord, Mags
Style goods guaranteed satisfaction in stock
The dealer promotes goods that give satisfaction and keep inventory moving with the latest Style items. Customers are urged to call, examine, and be convinced. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Probate notice in Acton Massachusetts estate of James Waldron
Jonathan K W Witherbee administrator with will annexed presents first and final account for the estate of James Waldron late of Acton. Probate Court at Lowell to hear cause on November 17 1896. Citation to all interested by notice and publication in Acton newspaper and mail. Judge Charles J McIntire. Register H Fonsom.
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James Waldron
Acton
Jonathan K. W. Witherbee
Lowell
East
Charles J. McIntire
H. Fonsom
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McMinroc
Central Falls
Pawtucket
Woonsocket
Newport
Womans Parish Association
Jeannie Barrett
Emma Richardson
Olive Gage
R. F. Barrett
Edwin S. Barrett
George E. Titcomb
Marion Keyes
Geo. E. Vialle
Margaret Blanchard
Helen Blanchard
H.W. Blanchard
Miss Shepard
Lillian How
Helen Derby
Nellie Worthley
Chas. E. Tolman
May Bartlett
Dorothy Reynolds
Jean Keeler
Ruth Jackson
Bessie Holden
Angie Tarbell
Ellen Emerson
Jeanne Orendorff
Edith Eaton
Mabel Gillespie
Millie Linder
Miss Holmes
Place Aux Dames
Portia
Ruth Parker
Juliet
Romeo
John M. Keyes
Ophelia
Louise King
Macbeth
Grace Keyes
George Maker
Collins- Welch
Ben
W. Brown
Dakota
F. R. R. Station
Concord, Mass
Maurice McWalter
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Probate Courir
H. P. N. Dahl
Riverside Block
Maynard, Mass
Westvale,mass
Donegal
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