06 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1900
Page
1
A violent clash during a fusion parade in Butte ends with flag desecration, injuries, and property damage. Witnesses cite anarchic tactics, while Simon Hausworth denounces the burners and vows to vote Republican as Omaha reports high early turnout and strong partisan mood.
New York election day opens with ideal autumn weather and prompt voting across 1,522 precincts in Greater New York. About 639,622 voters are registered, with early returns expected around 6 pm as police pledge peace and officers assist deputies at the polls amid a vigorous Republican turnout.
Philadelphia voters faced ideal weather as polls opened with heavy activity. In the third congressional district Democrat William MacAleery faced Republican Henry Burk amid tense clashes and bitter rhetoric, with several early confrontations but no serious injuries reported.
Portland weather on November 6 favors large turnout as early voting begins. Reports indicate clear conditions and mild temperatures aiding voters. Local officials expect strong participation across districts as municipal decisions await casting.
Louisville voters flocked to precincts on November 6 amid cool clear weather. Polls opened to long lines of citizens, saloon closures noted though some open. Up to eight o'clock little drinking and no trouble reported as indications point to a record turnout before noon.
Salt Lake City Utah November 6 clear weather prevails as polls open at 7 a m and close at 7 p m. Voters and party workers are astir at an early hour with indications of the heaviest vote in Utah history. Both party leaders express utmost confidence in the result.
Louisville reports a calm election with perfect order and few irregularities. Middlesboro shows rapid turnout with nearly all registered voters casting by noon. Covington reaches 40 percent by 8:30. Lexington about 75 percent by noon. Beckham leads Bryan in several districts for governor.
Weather and roads ease travel for farmers and others in outlying districts to polling places. No excitement reported. Both sides expect a victory with fusionists claiming it is only a question of majority size.
Newark reports fine weather and heavy turnout as Democrats claim Bryan closing the gap on McKinley’s 1896 lead. Republican Chairman Murphy says McKinley will win New Jersey by 30,000 to 40,000, with six Congressmen elected and a solid legislative majority.
General Grovene notes the high turnout as voters expect a later crush and a holiday keeps others away. Governor Stone of Missouri reports unusually heavy, quiet voting and no estimates before 2 PM.
Bryan returned to Lincoln at 10 20 after a night in Omaha and cast his ballot on the straight democratic ticket. He rode a crowded day coach, was in good spirits, and spoke with people about him. A discussion with four Republican citizens on the Philippine question occurred during the trip as the election looked to pass off quietly.
Senator Chas W. Fairbanks told the Associated Press that Indiana’s campaign has been notable with Republicans aggressive and growing stronger each day. He said gold Democrats support the ticket and that McKinley will win decisively, carry the state, elect the state ticket, and control both legislative branches.
Concord reports a clear start to voting with perfect weather. Early turnout signals a strong Republican plurality for president, governor, and both congressmen, suggesting the largest vote in New Hampshire since 1892.
Isaac Miller Hamilton, president of the Republican League, declares strong early voting favors the Republican national ticket. He says his earlier worry that overconfidence in the McKinley administration would aid Bryan’s Democrats proved misapprehension.
President McKinley cast his ballot at 9 20 in Canton after leaving the McKinley home with Judge Day and others. A crowd lined Market street and near the voting place as he voted the entire Republican column. Messages from New York leaders predicted large support and confidence in the result.
Omaha residents report few weather updates at 10 o clock but indications point to a large voter turnout. The note mentions the condition of the ballot and voters in Nebraska on election day.
National Committeeman Manley said districts reported heavy pre nine o clock voting with no delays or arrests. General Francis V. Greene of the county committee cited reliable information at 9 40 a m confirming early turnout at Republican headquarters.
Raleigh November 6 The ballot in North Carolina centers on the United States senatorship as two candidates vie for the seat.
Omaha reports exceptional November warmth with clear skies throughout Nebraska. Temperatures run well above average as residents enjoy unseasonably mild conditions across the state.
Senator Hanna arrived in Cleveland from Chicago and went directly to his home to cast his ballot. He marked and folded quickly, signaling a straight party vote, then declined to discuss the election outcome beyond confidence in his party. He left for Canton at No’slock to guest with the president that evening.
Weather fuels a heavy turnout in St Louis as voters prepare to decide on state and congressional tickets and the proposed $5,000,000 city bonds for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in 1903. A state exhibit bond of $1,000,000 is also on the ballot. Eight hundred workers have been assigned to precincts to secure votes.
First statewide vote announced from Avon shows Bryan and Stevenson leading with 150 votes, Mes Kinley and Roosevelt 174, Governor Crane the Republican, Paine the Democrat 126, with polls closed at 1 o clock.
In New Haven Connecticut supporters and critics monitor a statewide election where late-counts are anticipated. Republicans claim a 25 000 margin while Democrats concede McKinney carries Connecticut but dispute results for state offices.
Helena reports state chairman Webster and Malcolm Gillis of Silver Bow county raising the prospect of a sweeping Republican triumph. They cite hopes for Murray to Congress and a full electoral college delegation, plus two Republican senators, amid anger over violence at a GOP parade and accusations of anti republican actions.
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