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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
8
Material must reach the publication office by Tuesday night to appear in the current week. Early submissions help prevent delays or condensation of articles. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Community updates cover a wall project by Herman Gould for C. H. Fairbanks, a sermon from Ezekiel 18 4, nine new Congregational members, and a Friday night entertainment by the King's Sons with orchestra. Reports include a rabbit and partridge hunt, a post office bulletin board for meeting notices, and a village bonfire with a flag raising. Local concerns stress patriotism and a call for more cordial dispute resolution. The Page Gold Mining Co of Portland promotes Cripple Creek investment. South Acton Church notes list services and youth organizations. Local ads promote cloaks at 25 cents on the dollar and quick repairs for watches and jewelry. Endorsed remedies include DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
With incomplete returns from New York City and Kings County, McKinney leads Bryan by about 363,060 in New York state as New York City breaks voting records for a Republican plurality. In Maryland, McKinley appears to lead Bryan by about 30,000 with Baltimore contributing 20,000 of that margin. Republicans gain five congressmen.
An antique advertisement touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as an antiseptic soothing healing application for burns scalds cuts and bruises and claims it cures piles instantly stopping pain. Names listed include B F Johnson Son Maynard H Whitney Concord and WestZActon.
Illinois indications show McKinley and Tanner ahead by over 100000, with Tanner running ahead of his ticket. Republican leaders claim a 125000 margin for McKinley and Tanner, while Captain Tanner visits headquarters in Chicago to confirm victory. Cincinnati precincts report McKinley ahead in Ohio, with the Cincinnati Post estimating a 65000 lead statewide.
Detroit voters favored McKinley with a projected statewide plurality between 25 000 and 50 000 according to Republican state chairman Ferry. Secretary Alward predicts all 12 congressmen for Republicans though Democrats hope to salvage some candidates. The Detroit Tribune estimates about a 29 000 McKinley plurality outside the city. The Upper Peninsula backed McKinley. Lower Peninsula indications are similar.
Lexington Ky November 4 Latest returns show McKinley carrying Kentucky by a margin of 25 000 to 30 000 over Bradley in 1895 The result shocks silver leaders and gold standard advocates alike with stronger Republican majorities in central and eastern Kentucky while western counties remain Silver strongholds.
Des Moines reports indicate Iowa will deliver a McKinley plurality near 80 000 to 100 000 with gains in most counties. The Register asserts a statewide Republican plurality over 50000 and victory for a full Republican congressional delegation. The Democratic state central committee concedes Iowa to McKinley.
Estimates from all counties in the state indicate McKinley holds an apparent plurality of 266,950 with official returns expected to top 280,000. The large ticket slowed counting and many county estimates are likely below final Republican totals. The legislature is predominantly Republican with Democratic representation in the lower house under 10 percent.
The Republican state committee chairman in Wheeling predicts a McKinley plurality around 20,000. Returns are coming in slowly and early indications show Republican gains.
The W C T U met with Miss Mary Bowers Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Lizzie Handley moved to a tenement once occupied by Almon Gilmore in the Hayward house. Rev E S Lindh was installed over Holliston Baptist church. C Woodward returns from Framingham to reside with Miss Knowlton tenements. The West Acton football team defeated Maynard 22 to 0, led by Captain Rodway. A state convention banner for West Acton Baptist Sunday school was presented by Rev Mr Easterbrook. Flag day celebrations and a rainbow over Old Glory marked the October observance. Community notes include local moves, new tenants, and shop ads from H A Littlefield and Hudson Bargain Store.
The 44th annual meeting was held in Boston in two sections at the People's Temple and Park Street Church. Elected officers include President George M. Wadsworth Somerville. vice presidents Charles H Morse Medford J Lewis Whitman Malden Thomas W Emerson Woburn R G Dwelly Watertown Mary I Townsend Cambridge. secretary treasurer Frank E Parlin Natick. executive committee Henry Whittemore Waltham T W Davis Cambridge G A Southwell Somerville C W Mowry Lowell Philip G Emerson Natick.
The seller states arrangements to sell chair-wood once sold by Loring Bros with prompt delivery in Concord or Acton at usual prices. He asks buyers if they have their winter coal and notes hay and feed of all kinds at extraordinarily low prices.
Lincoln reports indicate McKinley leading in Nebraska by varying margins while Bryan gains are projected from county totals. Meagre returns show Lincoln Republican strength but see doubt over state outcome. Early estimates suggest six Nebraska congressmen possible for fusionists and Bradley’s win in the First district.
St Paul reporting a sweeping Republican win with McKinley leading in every county. Lind, the sole Democratic hopeful with Scandinavian support, appears buried in the avalanche. The only possible exception is the Seventh district which may veer.
Colorado returns show Bryan and Sewall electors favored by about 180000 votes, matching two years ago. Governor race seen as Adams winning by about 140000, with Silver Republicans signaling victory for the Democratic-Silver Republican slate.
Portland reports give Republican chairman Hirsch a McKinley edge of about 5000 in the city and 5000 to 10000 in the state. Fusionists concede 2500 in Portland but argue Bryan leads statewide by up to 6000, erasing city gains.
Heavy vote in Washington state November 4 shows indications of Republican gains but a close result. Republicans expect to elect at least one of the two congressmen while fusionists claim large majorities and state headquarters foresee a small plurality.
Salt Lake City reports Nov 4 indicate Bryan leading Utah by at least 10000 votes with counts incomplete late tonight. The state legislature, to elect a U.S. senator, remains contested by both parties amid uncertain totals.
New Orleans reports slow returns yet indicates a Democratic sweep of the state’s congressional delegation and a Bryan victory by at least 30 000 votes.
Topeka reports the Australian ballot count is slow with ten tickets in Kansas. Republican state chairman estimates Kansas will go safely for McKinley though no figures are released.
Atlanta November 4 A E Buck head of Georgia Republican state central committee says fraud and violence prevail in portions of the state as results slowly come in. The Democrat party line is implied in the fragment.
In Canton Ohio Major McKinley receives telegrams from Hobart and Hanna congratulating him on a glorious win. Crowds gather at his home as midnight returns light the town with flambeau and fires. Across the country in Lincoln Nebraska Mr Bryan's friends cling to a glimmer of hope as early bulletins arrive.
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