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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
3
Early returns show a broad Republican landslide with McKinley favored in the East and heavy gains in the North and West. Bryan supporters claim Tennessee victory while Kentucky remains close. final totals await lingering regional tallies.
Early returns suggest McKinley carries most states east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio and Potomac, with large majorities in Pennsylvania New York and Illinois. City results favor McKinley in Philadelphia Chicago and New York City, while Kentucky Wyoming and other districts still await full canvass.
James K. Jones of the Democratic National Committee presents his analysis of factors leading to McKinley’s election. He accuses coercion and money power, cites electoral college results, and asserts the Democratic and its allies will push bimetallic standards while the nation moves toward prosperity under a gold standard.
Late returns show a gold standard majority forming in both Senate and House. The Senate shifts to 49 Republicans and 42 Democrats with key silver supporters crossing sides. House composition also leans pro gold standard, while cross-party lines appear on currency policy.
Grover Cleveland proclaims a day of thanksgiving and prayer on the 20th of November 1896. He urges observance across the United States with worship, gratitude, and charity, urging the nation to seek forgiveness and aid the poor. The document is signed by President Cleveland and Secretary Olney in Washington.
Chicago railroad officials say months of dull business and below par earnings are ending. A heavy movement of west bound merchandise and replenishment of stocks by country merchants are expected to boost freight volumes. Car demand rises, grain traffic remains steady under contract rates, and passenger business, aided by traveling salesmen and winter tourism, is anticipated to grow.
Central Passenger and Trunk Lines committees study abolishing second class fares while weighing policies for clergy business next year. Other topics include charity fare misuse and excursion ticket protections as part of a busy docket. Telegraphic briefs mention Marict attack and the Schwerin wedding of Prince August to Duchess Ethelbert with church sermon in Brooklyn asking if John McKane should be pardoned.
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