McKinley Prevails in Record National Victory Wave
The Nation shows overwhelming support for William McKinley amid a fierce party clash. Early tallies place New York around 150,000 and Ohio above 75,000, with Indiana near 29,000. many states boost Republican margins from 1896. Watenn’s congressional win nears 38,000. Fayette County exceeds 700 as local Republican candidates surge.
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Vote in Fayette shows GOP sweeping county tickets
Returns indicate all Republican county candidates won, with Waterloo and Posey showing Democratic support. Township races also favor Republicans, though Waterloo and Posey split. Prospects mention Andrew Jackson Ross as a winning prosecutor candidate. Franklin and Union results incomplete and full county count to appear next issue.
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Relative Growth of Hoosier Cities
Connersville shows a strong population rise over the last decade, outpacing several nearby cities in growth. Among the listed towns Elwood, Wabash and Muncie exceeded Connersville’s rate, though Elwood and its boom-town growth skew the comparison. Connersville’s steady, merit-based expansion is expected to continue.
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Inea
Rushville
Population of United States Surpasses Seventy Six Million
The census of 1900 shows U S population at 76,000,000 plus with state totals led by New York and California. Indiana rises from 2,192,404 in 1890 to 2,516,463 in 1900, reflecting healthy growth while national gain since 1890 stands at about 21 percent.
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Immigration Tide Lessens in Census Projections
The article notes that census estimates reflect a slower influx of immigrants from foreign countries, with the overall effect being a dampening factor in population growth across periods. It discusses how shifts in migration patterns influence demographic snapshots.
Joy Unrestrained As Conneraville Hears McKinley Landslide
On Tuesday night Conneraville crowds gathered by the Route Building to watch Hon. F. T. Roots display election returns via lantern slides. Telegraph dispatches indicated a McKinley landslide provoking wild enthusiasm and celebratory cheering lasting into the night with forecasts of further celebration at daylight.
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Bank clerk Cornelius L Alvord held in Tombs for $700000 theft
Cornelius L Alvord a First National Bank of New York employee awaits trial in the Tombs for alleged theft of about $700000. He said he felt relief at capture and that money “goes away” when gambled on horse racing and stocks, a plea unlikely to win clemency.
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Cornelius L. Alvord
First National Bank
New York
Letter List for Connersville Post Office 1900
Uncalled letters for the week ending November 6 1900 in Connersville Indiana include Beach Dr C H Davin Jno L Eunin Steve Lewis Lonnie Lovemers Daniel Wil W H Tallifferro and Caddle. Advertised letters require recipients to state advertisement and date if not called within two weeks go to Dead Letter Office. For Sale Two good milking cows near Connersville offered by Mrs C Hi Bundy 3 miles west on Rushville road.
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Connersville
Rushville Road
A Charming Reception for Dr Mountain and Bride
A two part reception at Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ochiltree’s home celebrated Dr J R Mountain and bride on October 30. Guests included Mrs Mountain’s sisters Mrs Robert Ochiltree and Mrs F D Bentley of Cincinnati. Miss Alice Norris of Rushville. and over a hundred attendees. The event featured pink and white decor with chrysanthemums, heart motifs, and elaborate dining room arrangements.
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Cincinnati
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Alice Norris
Rushville
Mise Norrin
Wil Ochiltree
Robt. Ochiltree
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