Fusionists win big in Montana legislature and cities
Montana returns show fusion democracy with a solid majority in both the senate and house. The ticket also claims all state offices, with Clark and a fellow senator set to serve. Republicans win some counties and Missoula remains unsettled for a third seat.
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House
Senate
Judiciary
Washington
Clark
Canbon
Chateau
Custer
Dunwson
Fergus
Meagher
Ravalli
Sweet Grass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Missoula
Gallatin
Flathead
Deer Lodge County
Silver Bow
Meeting on British signals rule changes for fishing vessels
New York Nov 8 A Herald special reports a Washington meeting of American marine corps members to consider a British proposal changing signals and lights for fishing weapons at sea. The issue affects fishermen off the banks and in the North Sea. Commander Coltman aids view gathering while Dr Griscom Capt Shackford Judge Goodrich and Rear Admiral Franklin attend.
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New York
Washington
Marine Corps
Chamberlain
Great Britain
Coltman
Massachusetts
Griscom
Shackford
Goodrich
Supreme Court of New York
Franklin
Russia May Start the Grab in Northern China
A Herald dispatch reports Russia may formalize steps to protect railway interests in northern China prompting concern that Britain and Germany could seize Yangtse valley or Shan Tung. Washington discusses a Russia France United States commission to curb moves, but no alliance is planned with Japan or others.
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New York
Noy
Pekin
Russsia
China
The
Herald
England
Germany
Russia
Yang Tse
Shan Tung
Washington
France
United States
Japan
Montana counties vote fusion and party wins across state
Across Montana counties the fusion and Republican lines held strong. Yellowstone and Jefferson counties split differently with sheriff and local offices. Granite, Fergus and Choteau reflected mixed results. Missoula, Ravalli, and Sweet Grass showed strong Republican gains, while Toole and Park counties leaned to Bryan electors and fusion candidates in parts.
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Beaverhead
J. P. Murray
D. Broadwater
W. E. Tierney
D. Carlon
W. F. Meyer
Kr.cascade
G. H. Stanton
D. Chateau
B. D. Phillipa
D. Custer
Kenneth McLean
R. Dawnon
William Lindsay
R. Meer Lodge
B. D. Matts
D. Fergus
Hobson
R. Flathead
J. H. Geiger
R. Gallatin
C. A. Hoffam
D. Granite
Jerry Conméfly
P. Jefferson
D. G. Wagner
D. Lewis and Clarke
W. M. Biggs
D.madison
W. A. Clark
D. Meagher
E. J. Anderson
R. Missoula
Tyler ,Welden
R. Park
J. M. Conrow
D. Ravalli
H. L. Myers
D. River Bow
T. F. Courtney
D. Sweet Grass
W. N. Kelly
R.teton
S. L. Mitchell
R. Valley
A. W. Mahon
D. Yellowstone
C. D. Gruwell
D. Lee
Nathan Godfrey
C. L. Murray
Missoula
E. J. Donlan
J. M. Dixon
D. H. Ross
T. Pendergraze
D. Park
T. M. SwinMehurst
B. F. Myers
G. T. Bagge
Aaron
P. G. Sullivan
Robert Brownlee
R. Teton
W. L. Jones
Walter Shankey
R. Yellowstone
G. C. Stull
Lewis and Clarke
Park
Madison
Jefferson
Granite
Cascade
Broadwater
Yellowstone County
Granite County
Democraic
Park County
Bryan
Henry
Jefferson County
Missoula County
Webster
Choteny County
Custer
Fergus County
Lewis
Clarke County
Toole
Ravalli County
Sweet Grass County
Hannah
Senate
Monticello Seminary Girls Observe McKinley Victory
Monticello Seminary students held a special program to mark McKinley’s election. Principal H N Haskell granted a half holiday, and a campus parade featured curious costumes and banners. In Eleanor Reed chapel, Ruth Bryan spoke on the silver question.
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Chicago
Alton
Tll
Monticello Seminary
McKinley
H. N. Haskell
Seminary
Eleanor Reed Chapel
Ruth Bryan
Nebraska Carries McKinley as Legislature Remains Republican
Assistant Secretary Meikelsohn telegraphs that Nebraska is redeemed with McKinley carrying the state by at least 5000 votes and that both Nebraska legislature houses are Republican. He notes harmony between Northern Pacific and Great Northern officials but warns a break could come. Northern Pacific board to consider a dividend increase at today's meeting.
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Washington
Meikelsohn
Fullerton
Neb
Nebraska
McKinley
Northern and I
Mr. Mellen
Northern Pacific
Seattle
Butte
Great Northern
New York
Northern Pacific Com Con
Road
Republicans claim Nebraska victory and Kentucky concerns
Chicago reports Vice Chairman Henry Payne of the Republican National Committee received a telegram from the Nebraska Republican State Committee declaring a safe Nebraska majority, control of the Senate, and probable House organization. Leslie Combs warned that an official count is needed for Kentucky’s electoral vote while alleging 3000 legal Republican votes remain uncounted and noting other fraud could cost 85 000 votes.
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Chicago
Henry Payne
Republican National Committee Today
Republican State Committee
Nebraska
Senate
House
Leslie Combs
Republian
Beckham
Owen
Franklin
Democrats Confident At Louisville Headquarters
Democratic and Republican headquarters in Louisville report strong activity on Election Day with volunteers coordinating turnout and candidate support. Local organizers say momentum favors the Democrats as polls remain open and voters cast their ballots in the race.
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Louisville
Delaware Election Returns Point to Possible Legislative Shift
Unofficial Delaware results show Bryan 17 478 votes and McKinley 21 861, with a 4 012 plurality for McKinley. Officials count today could alter the legislative balance from Republican to Democratic amid growing interest.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
Bryan
McKinley
Washington election outcome declares Cushman and Jones winners
Seattle reports the Washington results with Republican Cushman and Jones elected to Congress and Democrat Rogers carrying the state for governor. The ticket slate including presidential electors appears Republican.
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Seattle
Wash
Washington
W. Cushman
W. L. Jones
Congress
J. Tt. Rogers
Bryan Congratulates McKinley on Second Victory
Lincoln Nebraska November 8. Wm J Bryan telegraphed at noon to President McKinley praising his second presidential victory and offering congratulations at the close of the campaign. The brief message thanks the president and notes the outcome of the election.
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Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
McKinley
Wm. McKinley
United States
New President Named for S P C C in New York
Elbridge T. Gerry who founded the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children resigns after twenty one years as president. Vernon M. Davis, former assistant district attorney, chosen as his successor amid secrecy and ongoing legislative battles. Gerry cited workload and personal neglect. Davis undecided on accepting the post.
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New York
Nov
Elbridge T. Gerry
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Vernon M. Davis
Gerry
State Board of Charities
New York City
New York City Officials. It Was Mr. Gerry
D. O. Mille
Davis
Ex Governor Stone Comments on Democratic Reorganization Talk
Meantime in New York on November 8 ex Governor William J Stone criticized calls for party reorganization saying such talk follows defeat and that those who talk most often helped defeat their own party. He argued Republicans would be vocal after a loss and accused reformers of contributing to defeat.
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New York
William J. Stone
Democrats to outline plan for party reorganization in New York
Don M. Dickinson cites a Detroit report that in three weeks a New York meeting will map a Democratic Party reorganization. The gathering will draw prominent Democrats with gold and silver leanings. The call goes out soon and will be broadcast nationwide.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Detroit
Mich
Don M. Dickinson
New York City
Mellen Smiles Over Election Result for Northern Pacific
New York November 8 President Mellen of the Northern Pacific Railway arrived in the city and expressed pleasure with the election outcome. He expected a business uptick for his railroad and dismissed rumors of pursuing Oregon lines from Southern Pacific. He noted no truth to the reports, stating there was nothing in them.
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New York
Mellen
Northern Pacific Railway
Northern Pacific
Oregon
Southern Pacific
Hill
California Republicans Sweep Strong McKinley Victory
Partial returns from California show McKinley and Roosevelt near a 40 000 plurality with McKinley around 150 000 to Bryan 12 289. If gains continue, McKinley could surpass 40 000 and California will send a solid Republican delegation to Congress. The second ...
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San Francisco
Californi
McKinley
Roosevelt
Bryan
California
Congress
Republicans hold a clear holdover majority in legislature
The report shows Samuel D Woods leading with 1500 in the district, Julius Kahn at 5300, and McLachlan at 5182 in their districts. Republicans gain large majorities in both branches. Senate 34 Republicans to 6 Democrats, with only one Democrat elected. Holdovers: Republicans 18, Democrats 5, giving Republicans a clear 18 seat holdover majority.
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Samuel D. Woods
J. D. Sproul
Julius Kahn
McLachlan
Enate
Washington Pa Race Riot Avoided After Election Tension
After election night threats, Washington Pennsylvania authorities with Company H Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers prevented a race riot. Encounters between negroes and whites continued on Wednesday. extra police swore in, patrols kept streets clear until dawn. A dozen arrests made, warrants out for many more. Outbreak said to be instigated by southern brought negroes through contracting firms.
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Washington
Company H
Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Tenthi Regiment
South
Could He Get It Anyway Lincoln Senator Question
William J Bryan telegram from Lincoln Nebraska states he would under no circumstance accept the United States Senate seat even if offered after his failed presidential bid. He says he will not take another man’s position and wishes the Falcon of the Evening Journal to publish officially.
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New York
the Evening Journal
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
Falcon of the Evening Journal
Unite Med
Otr
William J
Gen Howards Birthday Banquet in New York
A banquet honoring Gen C O Howard's 70th birthday will be held this evening in New York. Senator Chauncey Depew presides with addresses by Rev J H Barrows Booker T Washington and Capt Mahan among others. Guests include ex Secretary of War Alg Ber Gen Brooks and Col Mills. A souvenir album from President Methley and others will be presented.
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New York
C. O. Howard
Chauncey M. Depew
J. H. Barrows
Overlin
T. B. Reed
Capt. Mahan
Booker T. 'Washington
Alg Ber
Gen. Brooks
Col. Mills
Methley
Howant
Starr Wins Silver Medal From Queen Wilhelmina
Professor Frederick Starr of the University of Chicago receives a silver medal from Queen Wilhelmina of Holland for a fine collection of busts and pictures. The award is presented in recognition of his scholarly contributions.
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Chicago
Frederick Starr
University of Chicago
Wliver
Starr
Fatal Freight Train Collision Near Roseburg
In Roseburg Oregon two freight trains on the Southern Pacific collided head on two miles south of the city. Engineer Sam Hendrix was killed outright Fireman Riddle lost a foot and was bruised Engineer Water Drennan was fatally injured and Fireman Wilhbund was killed.
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Roseburg
Ore
Noy
Southern Pacific
Sam Hendrix
Riddle
Water Drennan
Wilhbund
Suppress Filipino junta targeted in Hong Kong fight
Washington reports Britain will be urged to suppress the Filipino junta in Hong Kong aiding insurrection against the United States. Secretary Hay to press Britain, watch Lopes, and push a Manila campaign as the rainy season ends.
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Washington
Great Britain
Hong Kong
Hay
Choate
United States
Lopes
Agoncillo
Europe
Philippines
Carrien
MacArethur
Manila
China
MacArthur
Ibla
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