Unanimous: Democratic Bid Fails as McKinley Victory Quoted
Chicago reports Chairman Jones announcing a close election with Bryan at 190 electoral votes and not enough to win. Claims of fraud and press co option accompany warnings of coercion, while McKinley pledges to uphold gold standard. Lincoln dispatch confirms Bryan concedes. Bryan congratulates McKinley in a telegram from Lincoln.
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Election results show mixed leads across states
West Virginia favors Republicans by many thousands, New Jersey gives McKinley about 85,000, Kentucky is close with Democrats claiming 1,500 to 2,000 and Republicans 500, Breckinridge defeated for congress by a silver man. McKinley leads in Town with about 67,633. Delaware about 3,900 to 4,000. South Dakota set for a free silver senator, North Dakota likely to return Hansborough. California and Minnesota show sizable McKinley margins, Indiana suggests 18,000 to 20,000, Idaho tilts to Bryan, Massachusetts 165,132 for McKinley, Illinois 138,716 for McKinley, Kansas for Bryan, and Ohio results incomplete.
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Texas
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Virginia
Elie
Wisconsin
California Shifts Toward GOP with Narrow Lead
Report notes California leans Republican by about 6,000 votes as totals range from 62,000 to 63,000. The precise race appears tight with small margin and ongoing tallies. It highlights a notable party realignment in a key state amid contested counts.
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California
Indiana and Populist Vote Split in Election
Indianapolis reports Republicans win several Indiana congressional seats with nine GOP reps and four Democrats. The looming joint ballot could keep the legislature Republican. In Washington, Populist Chairman Butler disputes Indiana’s electoral tally, noting two identical electors tickets and possible hidden Populist votes for Bryan that could swing Indiana.
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J. A. Hemenway
George W. Faris
H. A. Johnson
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Charles L.henry
Landis
I. D. Crumpacker
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L. W. Royse
Robert Meiers
W. T. Zenor
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James Robinson
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Butler
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Sewall
Membership in Next Congress Reeled From Telegraph Returns
AAP tally shows 201 Republicans to the next House, 124 Democrats, 19 Populists and independents or fusionists. Some districts remain doubtful, and Washington likely Democratic or independent for its representatives. Senate projection: 44 Republicans, 32 Democrats, 12 independents or Populists, 2 doubtful, total 90.
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North Carolina elects Bryan electors and Republican governor
In Staleigh North Carolina on November 6 the presidential ticket appears to have elected Bryan by 6 000 to 15 000. Counts from counties show Bryan electors with a safe lead though many counties are missing. Republican State Chairman Walden concedes NC to Bryan by about 8 000. Russell Republican is chosen governor by at least 12 000. Other fusion state officers mostly exceed 40 000 except lieutenant governor with a reduced figure.
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Leutenant
Gossip from the McKinley Home Cabinet Makers Told to Go Ahead
Canton Ohio November 6 Major McKinley was seen in public for the first time since the election greeted warmly but without fanfare He plans a quick trip to Cleveland with Mrs McKinley to rest and avoid parades or delegations Cabinet makers across the country were reportedly busy though officials deny any official action in progress
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Cleveland
McKinley Captures Support After Victory Event
Report describes Major McKinley pressing a telegraphic key to start new Niigata furnaces at North Tonawanda, New York, with 3,000 spectators cheering. McKinley praises patriotic efforts of Republicans and Democrats alike, while Governor Hanna and local officials extend congratulations amid a charged campaign atmosphere.
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Meeting to Draft Pro Silver Policy Marks McKinley Victory
London reports a bimetallic league meeting drawing up a manifesto signed by Denham Greenfell Barlay Gibblis and MacNeil. It calls McKinley’s election a win for international bimetallism and urges Europe and the United States to pursue a global silver and gold money standard. Washington notes Attorney General Harmon removes James H Couch Jr as assistant district attorney for West Virginia for running in a Tuesday race against justice rules. Russian Orthodox coverage describes incorruptible remains of Archbishop Theodosius at Chernigoff with state ceremonies and miracles cited by Moscow papers.
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H. R. Greenfell
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District of West Virginia
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Department of Justice
Chernigoff
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Empire
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Prophesying Truths and Biblical Teachings
A Lutheran author extols prophecy as revealing future truth in the Bible. It contrasts wicked rulers with divine judgment, asserts God’s word as eternally true, and urges belief and life adjustment to sacred teachings for spiritual rewards despite earthly inconvenience.
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Enthusiastic Endeavor worker forms seven new societies
A consecrated Christian Endeavor worker in Charlotte North Carolina has organized seven new societies since last September. He testifies that organizing young people full of enthusiastic consecration and power into Christian Endeavor groups gives him more pleasure than any other work. The Golden Rule hopes more Endeavorers share this joy.
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Charlotte
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When You Have Used the Power God Has Given
A Philadelphia Methodist message urges believers to first use the power God granted and then seek more. It warns against hoarding gifts while affirming that God can provide beyond our asking or thinking for active service.
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Pennsylvania junior Christian Endeavor society meeting
A Pennsylvania junior Christian Endeavor society has two thirds of its members as boys. Some members walk four to five miles weekly to attend meetings.
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Pennsylvania Junior Christian Endeavor Society
World full of miracles through pure eyesight
A brief reflection on perception and faith notes that miracles abound, but eyes must be pure to discern them. The quote contrasts everyday familiarity with the need for clarity, citing Luther as the source of the thought.
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Collapse of an Empire and Austrian succession turmoil
A St Louis Republic excerpt discusses the Austrian empire’s fragility with Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir apparent yet frail, Archduke Otto controversial, and a dying emperor. It notes mounting pressure from diverse nationalities seeking independence, signaling imminent upheaval. The tone is cautionary about the empire’s future stability.
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Fragmentary dialog hints at tension in New York Truth text
A terse exchange suggests a nervous inquiry about a possible intruder or danger with Penelope reassuring there is no danger and misidentification noted. The source presents a brief, diagonal excerpt likely from a column or satirical item in the New York Truth.
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