Bryanism Repudiated as Republicans Sweep Nation
Early returns show a broad Republican victory with McKinley carrying states won in 1896 and adding South Dakota Utah and Kansas. Indiana Ohio Maryland West Virginia Kentucky and more swing Republican while Bryan’s hopes fade across the South and Northeast as several states report large Republican pluralities.
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Yeaterany
Bryaniam
Bryan
McKinney Tus
South Dakota
Utah
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
Idaho
Senate
America
Republican
House
Yorka
Alabama
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
New Jersey
North Carolinas
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
Rhodeland
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Republican Lead Falls in Hancock County Returns
In Hancock County 29 of 38 towns reported a Republican plurality of 1 413, likely rising to 1 500 as remaining towns come in. Democratic gains lag, while Ellsworth shows McKinley down slightly from 1896 when adjusted for the Bryan populist vote. Returns arrived in Ellsworth around 8 pm, with central office staff distributing results to about sixty pay stations.
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Nebraska
Kentucky
Idaho
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Hancock County
Bryan
McKinley
Ellsworth
Elsworth
McKinJoy
Wooley
WB Debs
Western Union and
Postal Telegraph Companies
New England Telphone Company
Calais
Eastport
Castine
Albert
George A. Cunningham
Abenaquix Club
Hancock
Pacific
Detailed vote of Hancock County towns comparison 1896 1900
The table shows Hancock county towns voting for President with figures from returns received by p.m. Wednesday. A 1896 comparison is published for context. The complete vote will be published next week and the article lists two columns titled Vote for President for 1806 and 1900.
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Hancock County
Tod
The Flag We Love Feature at School Entertainment
The piece on The Flag We Love explains the U S flag history from 1777 to forty six stars, the meaning of red white and blue, and the symbolism of purity bravery truth and justice, as recited in a school program printed in The American last week.
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Rubie Carter
Indy
Elizabeth Ross
Free States
Washington
Local Notes From MOUTH OF KE RIVER Area
Community updates list residents and visitors including J D Murch heading to Southwest Harbor to work and Fred Sadler regaining strength to walk. Mrs F B Swett and son Leon visit relatives in South Brewer. Mrs Cora Closson to Clifton for sister’s illness. Sarah Leighton staying with Mrs W L Thomas in Steuben. Mrs Bessie Eaton and son Carl return to John Whitmore’s from Steuben. Miss Carrie Fullerton to spend winter in Boston. Ladies aid society hosted by Mrs W L Thomas on Nov 1 with next meeting at Mrs James Wilson on Nov 5.
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Fred Sadler
F. B. Swett
Leon
South Brewer
Sarah Leighton
Steuben
W. L. Thomas
Bessie Eaton
Carl
John Whitmore
Village Blacksmith Saves Son With Croup Remedy
A Grahamsville, Sullivan County blacksmith credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for safely treating his five year old son's deadly croup. The father reports the medicine dissolves mucous and prevents progression, noting no opium or harmful drug. Sold by Ellsworth and Blue Hill druggists.
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H. N. Black
Grahamsville, Sullivan Co
Hej
Chamberlain
Gxo
A. Pancuer
Ellsworth
W. I. Pan
Tarmox
Bluebill
Hood's Sarsaparilla Credited As Best Medicine Buy
testimonial notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine money can buy for health and vigor. Mrs. E J Giffels reports relief from long illness with improved strength appetite and sleep after using it. Also announces steamer Frank Jones will leave the Portland Machiasport route for the season 1900 with final trips Nov 30 and Dec 3.
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Hood
E. J. Giffels
Frank Jones
Portland
Machinxport
Machissport
Rockland
Maine Central Railroad
Local Notices and Births Across Maine Coast
A late October to November sequence reports marriages and births in Hancock, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, and surrounding towns. Entries mention new daughters and sons among families including Peterson, Conary, Douglass, Webster, Gibbs Gott, Williams Fowler, and Splain, with locations from Bar Harbor to Stonington and Ellsworth. Other items note obituaries and social notices in Crescent, Southwest Harbor, and Orland.
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Douglass
Ellsworth
Rey JP Simonton
Mine Currie Adela
Edward Wesley Douglass
Bar Harbor
Davis—Webster
Southwest Harbor
Hey FW Brooks
Debora Lavis
Crawford Webster
Loth
Westemont
Eaton-Harris
Rockland
Charles G Moore
Mra
Sadie’ B Eaton
Curge D Harris
Deer Is
Gibbs—Gott
Orland
Art Carter
Marthe Helen Gibbs
Albert W Gott
Hoth
Williams—Fowler
Chelsea
Mass
Rey RA Mackadden
Edith Rose Williams
Charles J Fowler
Surry
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Ladies’ Aid Society
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Charles Frorence
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Neston
F Peterson
Robhins
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Selain
Maurice S Splain
Wood
Orland Taze
Gardner M Pert
Redman
Lizzie A Redman
Isle
Berle Dodge
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Franklin Road
Seri Ferry
Salon
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Winter Rates
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Hoxton
Seal Harbor
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Bar Hamor Ya
Seal Northeast Harbor
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Calvin Austin
William H. Hill
Mgr
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Moon
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