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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1892
Page
7
The Commercial Advertiser and The Sun dispatch results show Cleveland leading in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin with sizable pluralities. Reports claim electoral prospects around 269 for Cleveland, 151 for Harrison, and 22 for Weaver, with Democratic gains in New York State and New Jersey amid a broad regional shift.
Early presidential and local results show Wisconsin likely Democratic with Cleveland carrying the state by 10 000 to 15 000 and both state legislative chambers Democratic. Michigan appears Republican for governor with a Republican legislature likely, while varying congressional gains favor Republicans in several districts.
Ex Secretary Blaine declines interview and faces phone ban at Lafayette Square residence amid widespread unrest. Clerks abstaining from voting praise restraint while others hope anti party sentiment won’t affect them, as March 4 reshuffles loom. Unclassified bureau staff fear daily-paid positions will vanish with new printing chiefs.
Unofficial returns reported at 4 o clock morning show Republicans concede a democratic majority in the legislature and guarantee the reelection of Senator Gray.
Returns come in slowly. Warren county is estimated to show a majority for Cleveland of 1,800. Werts for governor has a 1,700 county majority. Cornish for congress has 1,500 majority and L M Wilson and R G Sheppard, Democrats, elected to the assembly. Souzaville reports Cleveland with a 111 plurality. J A Geissenhamer is elected to congress by 73 in the county, with Werts for governor gaining 35 and Geo H Creamery elected to the assembly by 67.
Cuartestox West Virginia reports Democrats claim victory in all four congressionals. Cleveland expected to win the state electoral vote and the statewide ticket regarded as assured.
Returns from 269 cities and towns including Boston show Cleveland leading with 44 67 votes and Harrison 122 788, Harrison’s plurality 10 313. Compared with 1888 totals Cleveland 98 776 and Harrison 111 943, Harrison’s plurality shrank by 3 - 7 icals?
Early returns from Luzerne County shrink Cleveland’s lead below 1400 votes. Hines, a Democrat, wins a congressional seat beyond doubt. Official count likely decides the Senate contest with Kline favored. Democrats sweep Columbia County where Cleveland's plurality hits 2500. Wyandotte County remains close with Democratic claims.
The president conceded defeat after Illinois reported results and urged no further returns. Cabinet members Miller and Foster remained in Washington as forecasts predicted Harrison would lose several northern states, while Foster stayed away from active politics and awaited the evening.
The record lists counts: Trusler 34,861 and Matthews 33,230, a Republican gain of 6,209, Democratic gain 3,851, net Republican gain 2,358. No broader context or names beyond those figures are provided.
Wasuixatoy dispatches Nov 9 quotes Treasurer Neb eker telegraphing Acting Treasurer Whetly that Indiana is in the wreck and he will be home tonight. The terse missive signals a broader emergency response as state finances or operations face disruption.
Early returns from Indiana show Harrison leading Cleveland with 28 846 to 26 786 in 260 precincts amid shifting party dynamics. In New York, congressmen elected across districts are listed, with a mix of Democrats and Republicans reflecting a tight national contest.
Returns from Illinois hint at a Cleveland Stevenson victory by 8000 to 10000 votes, with Democrats winning the state ticket and likely majorities in Congress and the state legislature. Republicans concede but foresee possible lower-house control. Germans shift support, aiding Altgeld and the Democratic slate.
New York reports that the fifty third congress will include 224 Democrats, 123 Republicans, and seven fusionists or farmers alliance members. Rhode Island failed to elect a representative, likely favoring two Republicans. Opposition totals 132 with a Democratic majority of 92. The current house stands at 128 Democrats, down 46.
Henry C Payne ex chairman of the Republican state central committee says Wisconsin likely to go Democratic if northern counties continue trend. He notes Cleveland's national victory and warns Democratic policy could harm the country. He predicts Spooner and the full state ticket may lose.
Countywide returns from 61 of 85 precincts show Cleveland with a Democratic majority of 3691 and a projected county plurality near 4592. The entire county ticket is elected with majorities from 2500 to 4000, while the People's Party is expected to poll about 500. Voter turnout varied by ward and precinct, with detailed tallies across Cleveland, Adams, Jefferson, Lapayette, Milan, and Pleasant townships and a late note on party tensions.
Police report a suspect named C. Harrison connected to forged checks at Friend's Enterprise in Detroit and to raised certificates of deposit in Marquette. In two banks there he deposited $15 and $18 under the name Jerry F. Dowd, cashing certificates for $1,500 and $1,800. He sold the certificates at a discount and kept the spread. A $500 reward was offered then withdrawn. The fugitive is described as a smooth, capable crook.
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