Bribery and Colonization Stories Taint State Votes
A Helena despatch reports affidavits to registry agents claim over 100 registered in Helena are not entitled to votes. Many are lodging-house settlers from out of town, with about 1000 more in Gallatin county and numerous in Butte. Republicans plan prosecutions as Chief Devery warnings target suspected intimidation by recent movers.
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St. Paul
Minn
A! Helena
Mont
Republican Central Committee
Gallatin County
Butte
Devery
New York City
John McCullagh
Republicans Gain Poll Representation Despite Objections
In New Orleans on November 4 Republicans are represented at the polls though they complain some unregistered Black voters were appointed instead of registered men and fear those named will vote for Democrats. Democratic victory is conceded.
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New Orleans
Croker and Jones Plan Election Day Voter Interference
New York official McCullagh reports organized gangs may block polls at opening by voter fronts and fictitious names. He warns deputies may be assaulted if they enforce law as violence at the polls is urged by prominent political figures.
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New York
McCullagh
Board of Police Commisioners
McCurragh
Iowa Republicans claim 75,000 vote margin for McKinley
Des Moines reports the state committee says a full Republican tally would yield a 75,000 plurality for McKinley and a solid delegation to Congress. Democrats predict a reduced GOP lead from four years ago and project at least two, perhaps four, Congressmen elected.
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Des Moines
State Committee
Iowa
McKinley
Congress
Debs Will Not Withdraw as Candidate for President
Milwaukee reports Eugene V. Debs will not bow out as the social democratic presidential candidate. A Toledo telegram quotes a leading social democrat saying Debs will stay in the race even if McKinley or Bryan gain advantage, asserting Debs will not retire to favor either rival.
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Milwaukee
Eugene V. Debs
W. J. Bryan
Toledo
McKinley
Bryan
Tan
Parkhurst Preaches On The Dollar In Election Speech
Reverend Parkhurst at the Presbyterian church on Madison Avenue used next Tuesday's election as the sermon text. He argued that the dollar dominates the region's current concerns and emphasized economic influence while cautioning against overstatement.
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New York
Parkhurst
Presbyterian Church of
Madison Avenue
Republican Parade Sparks Fear Of Violent Disruption In Butte
A local blast from the past warns of a planned disruption at a Republican parade in Butte. Rumors say imported troublemakers aim to gaslight, harass, and rough up the Auditorium crowd where speakers will address voters amid thick security measures. The public is urged to stay calm as organizers pledge a grand procession led by the Alice Rough Rider band and Flambeau Club with detailed divisions along Granite Street and adjacent avenues.
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W Heelers
Butte
Malcolm Gillis
Th Publican County Central Committee
Heelera
Alice Rough Rider
Flambeau Club
P. R. Dolman
A. F. Bray
Wilsden Pinkham
Ales
H. C. Kessler
Clinton H. Moore
Colin Hill
Carroll G. Dolman
Homer Richards
M. P. Dryden
Charles Gardner
Alvin FP. Nipgen
Walter Neely
James Glover
Charles D. French
Charles W. Lane
George King
Granite Street
Wyoming Street
Harry Goodland
Roosevelt Eyes Victory and Election News Across Regions
The report notes Governor Roosevelt in Oyster Bay declaring good health and confidence of a Republican victory. It also covers Bryan’s final campaign push through Nebraska, with a Republican parade in Omaha and state chairman Lindsay predicting Nebraska GOP gains of four House seats and a 15-member legislature majority.
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Oyster Bay
New York
Roosevelt
Omaha
Neb
Bryan
Lindsay
Repubican
Nebraska
Illinois Pivot in National Contest Sees Busy Midwest Campaigns
Illinois is described as pivotal with state and national tickets claimed by both sides. Bryan spent a week in the state and Roosevelt toured four times while contests for congressmen and legislature ran hot and voters expected record turnout. Idaho forecast expects turnout rise from 29 000 in 1896 to about 53 000 with heavy registration.
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Chicago
Illinois
State Central
National
Staate
Bryan
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Boise
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene Controversy Denied by Aide to Scallon
A statement from William Scallon declares he had no connection with the Coeur d'Alene affair or the Standard Oil Company. Lee Mantle corroborates a National Industrial Commission inquiry showing no evidence of Standard Oil ownership or involvement, blaming Idaho Governor Stuenenberg for calling federal troops and martial law.
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William Scallon
Butte, Mont
Mr. Scallon
Hood
Coeur d’Alene
The
Industrial Commission
Standard Oil Company
Bunker Hill
Lee Mantle
Idaho
Anter Mountain
National Industrial Commission
Messrs
Bell, Kennedy, Ratchford
Wallace
Bunker Hill and Sullivan
Standard Oil
Coeur @Alenes
Standard Ol Company
H. H. Rogers
J. R. Sovereign
Stuenenberg
Emphatic Denial Of Wage Cuts In Copper Industry
G M Hyams general manager of the Boston and Montana company denounces a fusion press claim that wages would be reduced after an election. He states there has been no discussion of wage cuts, noting copper prices rose from nine to 17 cents and arguing such a suggestion would be insane.
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Fusion
Amalgamated Copper Company
G. M. Hyams
Boston & Montana Company
Republican Victory Urged in Montana as Election Nears
Charles M. Webster urges Montana Republicans to mobilize for a decisive vote, stressing anti corruption aims and duty to defeat bribery. He praises county tickets for economy and tax cuts, warns against illegal ballots, and thanks local committees as the three day push ends.
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Montana
Union
McKinley
Roosevelt
Legislative Assembly
Republican Party
Republican State Committee
Maine Victory Too Easy for McKinley Plurality
Maine voters face an election with unprecedented apathy as Democratic leaders expect McKinley to win by a smaller margin than four years ago and less than the governor's state election tally.
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Portland
Maine
McKinley
Republicans Claim 100000 Presidential Electors in Massachusetts
The report states that Massachusetts will elect fifteen presidential electors for McKinley. Republicans claim about 100000 votes while Democrats concede. Republicans hope for a comfortable margin though not as large as 1896, while Democrats assert they can win four congress seats.
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Boston
McKinley
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James Thompson
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Missoula
G. Murray
White Sulphur Springs
David
Folsom
Miles City
Thomas J. Porter
Lewistown
Frank E
Livingston
E. D. Weeds
Anaconia
W. B. Rodgers
John F. Forbis
Helena
Thomas H. Carter
Big Timber
J. Walak
Seo Mantle
Rickards
John T. Morrison
Helena, Mont
Charles M. Webster
M. Bur
Massachusetts
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