McKinley Wins Big Electoral Victory and GOP Control
New York November 4 reports show McKinley and Hobart winning the presidency and vice presidency by a large electoral majority. Republican candidates sweep the Middle and Eastern states, while the Middle West leans Republican and many Southern and Silver States favor Democrats. Estimating early results, Valmer and Buckner receive only minimal shares.
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McKinley
Maryland
Kentucky
Hobart
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Presiant
McKinley Victory Reported With Large New York Plurality
Early returns and estimates from New York State indicate a strong Republican showing in the presidential race with McKinley leading by about 20,000 in New York City and a statewide plurality near 250,000. Brooklyn and Kings County favored McKinley, with broad GOP gains expected in Congress and the Assembly amid warier gold Democrat withdrawals.
Election returns across states show McKinley leading in many areas
From Jersey to Iowa and beyond, early returns indicate Republican gains in New Jersey Maine Missouri Ohio and Michigan. Reports note Democrats winning some seats but Republicans hold most congressional districts and target McKinley for a large plurality nationwide.
Connecticut Returns Sparkle With Republican Sweep In State
Connecticut results show Hantrorp leading by about 60,000 in a 170,000 vote. Lorin A. Cooke Republican wins Governor by a large plurality. Four Republican Congressmen reelected. Legislature GOP 230 to 37. McKinley ahead in Pennsylvania by near 900,000. Florida returns show Bryan plurality around 8,000 with Democrats controlling the Legislature. Sparkman and Davis elected in first and second districts.
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Hantrorp
Conn
Nebbley
Lorin A. Cooke
Winsted
United Biar
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Bryan
Sparkman
Davis
Election Returns Sketch Wide Bryan Lead Across States
Early returns show William Jennings Bryan ahead in multiple states with large majorities. Georgia weighs in around 40,000, Arkansas about 60,000, while Colorado and Kentucky project sizable GOP or Fusion gains. Montana Vermont Oregon and North Dakota exhibit tight or contested results as parties forecast legislative outcomes.
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Connecticut
North Carolina
Delaware
North Dakota
Minnots
Ohio
Sediana
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South Dakota
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Ounchsug
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Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconda
West Virginia
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New York
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Virginia
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California
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Wisconsin Republicans claim sizable lead in Fourth District race
The RepublicanCommittees Secretary Coe reports a 100000 plurality in the state for Mcfriley and Keltlfau the silver candidate in the Fourth District with Milwaukee County countywide gains of 2571 and an $11000 majority anticipated for Milwaukee County. Virginia canvass shows Democratic plurality not below 20440 and all ten Congressmen potentially GOP.
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West Virginia and Rhode Island Vote Returns Favor McKinley
From half the ballots West Virginia shows Republicans dominating and McKinley is poised to win the state with Dovener likely re elected and the party claiming the legislature and state ticket. In Rhode Island early returns favor McKinley by a wide margin as results come in from Providence and surrounding areas.
Mississippi Vote Returns Highlight Democratic Sweep
In Jackson Mississippi on November 4 voters reported nationwide results with Bryan carrying Mississippi by about 20 000 to 40 600 in plurality. The Democratic party held ten Congress seats as results came in from across the state.
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McKinley Leads In Minnesota Races As Votes Count
Minnesota results show McKinley leading with a large majority expected around 60,000. Clough trails for governor by about 15,000 to 20,000. Five Republicans Tawney McCleary Hentivale Brevenagod Pletcher appear set for Congress and Morris likely to defeat Towne.
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Morris Hug
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New Hampshire Republicans claim sweeping statewide victory
Returns from New Hampshire on November 4 indicate a decisive GOP win with McEnley claiming a lead of over 20,000 and Ramadell ahead by about 19,000 for Governor. Large majorities expected in both legislative houses and gains for Congressmen. Idaho reports slow returns but Bryan leads Borah by about 15,000 to 20,000. legislature outlook unclear.
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Nevada vote tally delayed as Bryan leads initially
Nevada officials report slow communications will delay full returns for several days. Indications show Bryan leading at first with a strong plurality in the state, though results may shift as ballots are counted.
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Tennessee and California returns in 1896 race
Democratic estimates show Tennessee carried by about 35600 with Taylor favored for governor by 20000. Republican E Stahlman cites a high statewide vote, predicting McKinley wins Tennessee by 20000 margin. California signals a strong McKinley majority with early returns suggesting a GOP win.
State Gubernatorial Race Figures Show McKintey Leading
Weeblogton Tacoma Washington reports November results with McKintey at 24786 and Rogers at 29103 in a tight statewide race. Bryan and Sullivan also appear in figures as the state eyes Drynu outcome.
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Election returns and early precinct reports in Alabama
November 4 dispatches indicate a heavy vote with Republicans electing Broderick Curtin and Harris to Congress. Statewide results are close with Democratic strength in Alabama cited. Mobile Seventh Ward supported McKinley as Birmingham, Bryan and Seawall reportedly favored by Republicans. Silver Democrats and third-party candidates win in other districts.
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Republican sweep in Maryland and midwest returns
Early returns report a strong Republican victory across Maryland and Nebraska with McKinley and Hobart leading by 4,000 to 15,000, while Bryan gains in Nebraska show only slight movement from 1894 results. Indiana and Iowa results indicate McKinley ahead, with various Democratic and Republican House contenders listed from multiple districts.
South Carolina and Kentucky Vote Reports 4a Remarked
Dryan's ruralists in South Carolina show a 5,000 estimate with Democrats winning the legislature and Congress in most districts. William Elliott as a gold Democrat leads Murray in the First District by about 1,500. Palmer loses heavily, McKinley expected to carry the state with a large Republican plurality, while Sussex County reports one fatal shooting amid disputed votes. In Chicago and Cook counties McKinley gains exceed 60,000, with Yanner and Web yata Altgold noted as Republicans.
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McKinley Leads in Massachusetts by Large Margin
In November, McKinley wins Massachusetts by a phenomenally large margin, about 169000, with Bevan trailing. Republican Brite theker is elected by nearly 130000, and Wolcott gains about 22000 for governor. Cho Palmer and Buckner receive 15000 to 20000 statewide.
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Great Scientist Virchow Celebrated In Fifth Birthday Tribute
Reconstructed clipping honors Rudolph Virchow, venerable German physician and pathbreaking scientist. Highlights his cellular theory, political role, and enduring influence. notes other contemporary items and world events in a wide ranged column.
English Women as Teachers and Fashion Notes Gossip
English women increasingly fill teaching roles in Britain with women now vastly outnumbering men in the profession. The column blends social gossip on notable women, including writers Frances Hodgson Burnett and Queen Victoria, with fashion notes on hats, fabrics, colors, and decorative trends, and snippets about courtesies of improvised displays.
Fashionable cycling attire trims and velvet adornments emerge
The piece notes a shift in wheeling fashion with jackets and skirts garnished by velvet braid and corduroy. It cites New Haven election results where Miss Mary E. Ives lost the Board of Education race with 2387 votes, with women contributing only 665. A forestry-minded American woman expands her two large estates, directing crews to beautify land. A lemon-based hand lotion claim and New Orleans Picayune style on pageantry and new taffetas describe autumn dress variety, corsage forms, and altered skirt silhouettes resembling back breadth gouging and wider top sections as shown in Domorest's Magazine.
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Man Receives 3000 Word Proposal Letter
An Atchison man asked a girl to marry him and after six months she replied by mail. A week of suspense passed before a three thousand word letter arrived. It explained her position on tobacco, baking powder, and homekeeping, ending with a postscript about political ambitions.
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Back View Fashion Lesson From an Artist Critic
The article urges women to balance front appearance with the back, noting many dress neatly yet neglect the back. It stresses using a hand mirror to refine hair, neck and waist details and to avoid a sloppy backside impression, quoting an artist critic on unfinished neck areas.
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Velvet girdles take fashion from stiff belts and bows
The article notes girdles replacing stiff belts in fall gowns with wide soft velvet or ribbon belts. Many are front fastened with jeweled or unique buttons, bow or butterfly shapes, and lace or ribbon details. It mentions butterfly motifs, three fold velvet girdles, and varied button styles.
Daring De Radio and Balloon Duel in War Time Legacy
Long biographical sketch recounts Captain Charles C. de Radio of the Seventh Cavalry born Venice 1882, with service from Austrian days to Garibaldi, escape from execution, exile, and later U S Army. It also narrates M Nadar’s balloon duel over Charenton with Prussian attack and his dramatic rescue.
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Narrow Escape From Huge Blacksnake Near Wolf Hole
John Osman of Port Murray and Mayberry hiked the Oxford Mountains to chase squirrels. A six foot rock lair yielded a massive blacksnake that sprang, coiled around Osman’s neck, and hissed as Mayberry shot and decapitated it. The men recovered. the first snake was seven feet ten inches, leaving Osman with a sore throat but no lasting injury.
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A Balloon Duel Over Paria Seige By German Forces
During the 1870 siege of Paria German troops, plucky French volunteers repeatedly attempted to reach the beleaguered city using balloons. Despite bold flights, none of the missions succeeded in delivering usable messages or supplies to those inside.
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Dog Saves Man From Dangling Painter on Narrow Roof
A painter Louis Cart, working on a vacant house roof in Louisville, fell into danger when a slipping ladder left him hanging thirty five feet above ground. A dog barked for help and led officers to the scene, enabling Cart to descend safely after about ten minutes. He credits the dog with his rescue and plans to care for it, promising a fight only if anyone harms his canine savior.
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Pappy Adopts a Brood of Chickens in Odd Nest Tale
A Philadelphia area post office worker and chicken raiser reports a hen failed to hatch for weeks. After the brood appeared with the mother dead, a Newfoundland pup was placed in a closed coop to keep the chicks warm. The pup and poultry allegedly formed an inseparable pair.
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Oldest US Travel Ticket Turns Up On Stopover
A New York Central conductor received a stopover ticket issued thirty four years earlier by George Wait. The passenger, Jonathan Osman of Ogden County, is ninety three and travels on the oldest ticket on record in the United States.
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Improved pails and freezers by Southern firm use welded ruaticsa hoops
The article notes wooden pails and ice cream freezers from a Southern company, featuring ruaticsa hoops of galvanized wire welded at the ends. The hoop is sunk into a groove in white cedar wood to prevent slippage downward.
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Telephone line between London and Loba hon to be extended
The London to Loba hon telephone link proved highly successful bringing a surplus of business. Consequently another line is projected and negotiations between the French and English Governments for its maintenance are in progress.
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