Results of Primaries Show Leaders in Texas Counties
Finley wins comptroller in Comal Buck Galboun and probably Milam counties. Love carries McLennan Bell and likely Heague. Curtis leads Bell and Lamnas for railroad commissioner with Surey winning Clay Cos Rusk Calhoun Wichita Palo Pinto and probably Houma.
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Austin
Texas
Finley
Comptroller
Comal
Buck
Galboun
Milam Counties
Love
McLennan
Beil
Heague
Surey
Calhoun
Wichita
Curtis
Democratic primary delegates in several Texas counties instructed
In Beeville San Felipe New Ulm and Sealy Texas voters chose delegates to county conventions and endorsed George F Burgess for Congress and Joe Bailey for US Senate while backing current state officials and state offices a May primary shows unified support for Burgess Bailey and the existing administration across several precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George WV. Hurkoes
Congress
Beeville
Texas
New Ulm
Terps
Hare Day
Bellville
George F. Burgess
Gongiies
San Felipe
Austin
Storey
Burgess
Joe Bailey
Gossett Wins Democratic Primary in Bosque County by 300
A telephone bulletin from Meridian, county west of Bosque, reports Gossett carried the Bosque County Democratic primary by over 300 over Burke Navarre, the decisive county, with Primaries next Saturday. Gossett won in Hill Johnson Hos counties with twenty nine votes. Burke carried Hill with twelve votes.
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Dallas
Toran
Mar
Meridian
Bosque County
Wraten
Gossett
Congress
Burke
Navarre
Alden
Gonsett
Hill
Johnson
Hosup
Hunt County Democrats Court Primary Nomination Status
Hunt County Democratic convention closes with little interest in platform issues as most nominees likely win in the primary. The Fifth District will elect a full court this year, with district chairmen and local leaders guiding plans for conventions and possible congressional linkage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Harris
Greenville
Texas
Hunt County
Audréene
W. C. Jones
Congress
Barnall
Upabur
Political nominations settle in Collin and Hunt counties
Peete of Greenville secures uncontested nomination as he has earned support in Collin county with twelve convention roles assigned. Hunt county follows with eleven roles. both counties reportedly in harmony though contesting influence remains. Primary selections for Notarial representative Seventeenth district and Fifteenth district precede general elections.
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Kaufwan
Fifeanth
William Pierson
Jjulge
Eighth Judicial District
Diatrick
Hunt County
Hopkins, Rainn
Delta
Democrats Nominate County Officials in Hempstead Texas
The Democratic county convention met in Hempstead Texas selecting nominees for governor J J Sayers lieutenant governor J N Browning superintendent of public instruction J Kendall land commissioner C Hogan attorney general T Smith treasurer J N Henderson court of criminal appeals KR M Love comptroller EP Carney railroad commissioner I N Ball congressman J W Bulley United States senator Pao Oany representative J M Pinckney county judge J T Sanders county clerk Heet McDade Br cinirist le Hr McDade Jr county attorney T A Kelley superintendent of public instruction Sam Farquhar tax collector Gany treasurer BR G Sterling tax assessor 2d C Lipecomb sheriff Willie Jones surveyor A G Lipecomb State Senate Hon Well Thompson and Samuel J Syes urged for district judge and attorney Tom Shannon presided. E G Arolind appointed. reform motions adopted including one prohibiting offers longer terms and aligning precinct primaries.
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Love
Curtin
Hempstead
Texas
J. J. Sayers
J. N. Browning
J. 3. Kendall
Charles Hogan
T. 3. Smith
J. W. Robbins
J. N. Henderson
Court of Criminal Appidls
KR. MM. Love
Carney
Railroad Nommiasinner
I. N. Ball
J. W. Bulley
United Boultes
Pao Oany
J. M. Pinckney
J. T. Sanders
Heet MicDade
Cinirist Eler
Hewt McDade
T. A. Kelley
Marrupton
Sam Farquhar
Delegates Elected and Platform Endorsed in Convention Notes
The record shows delegates elected to state and national conventions and a proposal for direct primary voting. The platform denounces imperialism and opposes retaining Cuba and Puerto Rico. J. W. Bailey gains unanimous support within the gathered body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Éiegete
Trumta
Cuba
Puerto Rico
J. W. Bailey
Heavy vote in Mclennan County Democratic primaries
May 5 reports show a lengthy ticket with Henry for Congress Curti for railroad commissioner Sluder for State senator and Baker for sheriff winning in McLennan County. Love appears to defeat Finley and Neff and Gallagher win seats in the Legislature. Other local winners include RA Henry P M Neff H Q Terrell J Ik Sinder M Surratt Culleh F Thomas and J W Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texan
Tommy
Henry
Congress
Curti
Sluder
Baker
Love
Finley
Neff
Gallagher
Manregor
Texas
Congtess
R. L. Henry
M. Love
P.M. Neff
H. Q. Terrell
J Ik Sinder
M. Surratt
Culleh F. Thomas
Ebarei
J. W. Baker
Democratic County Convention Held in Polk County Texas
The Polk County Democratic convention met in Livingston on May 4 with J. W. Cochran presiding. Dr KR. T. Ganon was elected chairman and James A. Runner secretary. The committee backed a county primary for county officers with strict party tests and dwindling delegate lists to state and district conventions.
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Livingston
Texas
J. W. Cochran
KR. T. Ganon
Morrow
James A. Ranner
Losgett
Finley Wie
Rockdale Falls Short for Negro Primary Ban in Local Vote
In Rockdale Texas the May city primary yields margins for Henry Fin ley Storey Swann and McAnally. T S Hendersona Finlay Storey leads district judge by seventy five in town. Hudson leads Moore in town by eleven but precincts overturn. Rockdale votes to exclude negroes from democratic primaries.
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Henry, Fineley
Storey
Rockdale
Roghawl
Texas
Wottog
T. S. Henderana
Finiay
Swann
McAnally
Tallaferro
Democratic primary and county convention notices
San Angelo reports Democratic Primary elections set for June 5 with precinct conventions June 9 to choose delegates for the county and state conventions. Gatesville notes formation of the Young Men's Democratic Club of Gatesville chaired by A J Johnson with over 390 members. secretary to invite Jason W Bailey and ex Governor James Hoge to speak.
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Navasota
San Angelo
Texas
Gatesvill
Gatesville
Young Men's Democratic Club of
A. §. Johnson
F Lantam
Jasoni W. Bailey
James Hoge
Dallas County Convention Ends In Bailey Backing
The Dallas County Democratic convention averted anti Bailey strife and upheld the 1900 Chicago platform. A Bailey aligned county committee was named with A Tasbury chair and J C McNeal secretary. Ex Governor Haig spoke on three proposed constitutional amendments. Delegates were chosen to Austin for June 4 to select national convention delegates.
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Datino
Texas
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Aidto
Galveston
Pally
Koututh Foree
Halley Man
Austin
Karwan City
Wan i Iorce Majoriey
Aalloy Monion Tt
Tarvesion
Chicago
Malloy
United State
Govarnor Haig
Nacogdoches County Primary Results Reported
May 1 Nacogdoches Texas results show strong support for regional State officers and local officials. Hailey dominates United States Senate hopeful, Cooper leads for congress, Teagie for State Senate, and R W Halton clears the legislature. County attorney races see large majorities for the incumbent. The court will decide between Doles and O Quinn for district attorney.
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Nacogdoches
Texas
Tetrust Ite
Hailey
United States Nenain
Cooper
Con Grove
Teagie
State Senate
R. W. Halton
Ineraham
Caco
Doles
O' Quin
Diatelet
Aideens
Texas Populist Delegates Favor Jones for State Chair
Texas Reform Press delegates head to Cincinnati for the national convention amid a 190 delegate Texas contingent. Jones of Dallas is touted to succeed Bradley as state chairman with a resignation prepared by Bradley noted, while Norton and Barker receive tentative support for national offices.
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Texas
Texas Reform Press
People's Party
Cincinnati
Taxna
Ciincinnati
Jones
The
Dallas Mercury
United States
Teana
Tevis
Keathy
Isa
Kanwwe
J. M. Mallett
Johnson County
Post
Norton
Illinois
Sottien
Barker
Alabama
Burkitt
Mississippi
Donnelly
Minnesota
Howard
Sneered Bradley
Waco
Flete
Firadleour
Sioux Walls
Contention at Colorado Democratic Convention
A rough transcript shows the Democratic convention appointing the current state officers and naming Henderson for the court of appeals and Coleman for Congress while delegations are sent to upcoming conventions. The report notes the event took place in May and references other party activities.
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Colorado
Oxas
Henderson
Coleman
Congress
Shelby County May Primaries Indicate Wide Races
Shelby County Texas May primary results show Finley Storey Williams and Henderson with large majorities for county positions. Hamton Spivey lead in district races with T C Davis close. County Judge J T Mota and county clerk Pearon Red Witt show mixed results. Sheriff H Sapp elected. tax collector race tight.
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Yoaquin
Texas
Finley
Storey
Willams
Henderson
Shelby County
A. J. Hamton
J. H. Spivey
Ladew
T. C. Davis
J.T. Motamore
Pearon
Red- Witt
H. Sapp
J. T. Norrie
Henrys Majority Seen as Overwhelming in Helton TX
May 5 Henry's supporters report an overwhelming majority in Helton Texas after thirteen votes. Love Curthys and Henry lead, with Henry predicted to win by a large margin in Jefferson County.
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Henry
Helton
Texas
Love
Curthys
Jacksonville Texas City Officials Elected in May 3 Vote
Jacksonville Texas May 4 The city election resulted in W H Sorry as mayor A Y Shoemaker W A Newton Wesley Love J A Bolton J J Douginen as aldermen Recorder 5S A Thotpeon marshal T C Gray clerk S D Gondson sdstmior and collector G R Nunnelly Tresidio County Convention Metro Texas May 6 The Presidential county democratic Convention today instructed for Governor Sayers J J Slayden for congress W W Turner for State senator H H W Kilpatrick for representative from the Ninmye sixth district J M Deny for district attorney A M Walthal for district judge
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Jacksonville
Texas
W. H. Sorry
A. Y. Shoemaker
W. A. Newton
Wesley Love
J. A. Bolton
J. J. Douginen
A. Thotpeon
Marshall
T. C Gray
D. Gondson
G. R Nunnelly
Tresidio County
Metro
Presidlo County
Sayers
J. J. Slayden
Congress
W. W. Turner
H. H W. Kilpatrick
Ninmye
J. M. Deny
Attormacy
A. M. Walthal
Randell Holds Narrow Edge in Collin County Primary
Early returns from Collin County show C. B. Randell leading J.ough for Congress by a small margin as the large vote is counted. Full returns are not expected until Monday and will determine winners for district offices including county judge and appellate justices in the Fifth Circuit.
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Randell
Gough
McKinney
Texie
C. B. Randell
Congross
J.hough
Congress
Court of Criminal Appeals
Court of Civil Appeals
Precinct convention backs candidates in Trinity event
In Trinity on May 6 delegates at the precinct convention were instructed to vote as a unit for B. D. Dashield for district judge, W. L. Hill for district attorney, and Hon. G. Clegg for representative at the county convention.
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Trinity
Texas
B. D. Dashield
W. L. Hill
Hon. G. Clegg
Democratic Election Forecast Based on Bryan Prophet Figures
A World report cites estimates by state by a Bryan supporter on presidential voting. It lists electoral votes per state, noting New York and Minnesota as doubtful, and argues Pacific coast states lean McKinley despite Roosevelt’s war hero status. It discusses past margins and fusion votes affecting results.
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New York
Minnesota
Secus
Pacific Coast
McKinsey
Pacific
Asy Chip
East
Atlantic
Roosevelt
McKinley
Berains McKiniey
Maver Fone
Movernor
Brazos Flood Delays Growth as Rioer Rises in Richmond Texas
The Brazos River at Richmond Texas continues to rise slowly, up eleven inches since yesterday and about half an inch per hour. San Felipe reports the river falling around noon, with limited crop damage but concerns for future bottom land planting. Guadalupe near Victoria shows a gradual fall after touching April high water, but dry conditions threaten replanting and cotton prospects.
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Richmond
Texas
Brazos
Guadalupe
Victoria
Smithville Alderman Seated in Special City Election
Smithville Texas held a city election today to fill the aldermanic seat vacated by Roger Byrne. Harvey M. Walker was elected to serve the remainder of the term amid the Smithville contest.
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Smithville
Texas
Harvey M. Walker
Chen
Roger Byrne
Ellis County Convention Report Odd Texan Meeting
Ell is County Waxahachie reports a convention with executive committee selections including Lemond McLewis of Enoin and James Davis noted for two year terms as airman and committee chair in a historically uncertain record.
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Ellis County
Waxahachie
Texas
Demarstig Cousty
Hin
Lermodn Mc Lewis
Enoin
James 5. Davis
Political notices and resignations across Texas May reports
multiple terse items show Mesera Gor folt and Burke instituting an appreciation event in Rockland. Caldwell county populists adopting anti union resolutions. L F Chester resigning Democratic executive post in Beaumont. ex Lieutenant Governor Wheeler declining a congressional run. and a May 6 Whit held meeting in Aransas Park with related civic activity.
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Rockland
Texas
Wheeler
Jase Mi
Red River Falls After Damage to Crops in Texas
Red River overflowed the lowlands north of Bonham, Texas, causing heavy crop damage. The river has been falling slowly over the past two days, with no major flooding plan reported.
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Red River
Bonham
Texas
Aes
Grosvenor Predicts McKinley Victory With 36 Electoral Votes
Special to the World reports General Charles H. Grosvenor of Ohio, a noted political prognosticator, asserting McKinley’s re election is assured. He claims thirty six electoral votes will secure victory, contrasting with Democratic leaders Jones and Richardson who withhold firm forecasts but expect Bryan to fare poorly.
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Washington
Charles H. Grosvenor
Ohio
McKinley
Grosvenor
Jones
Democratic National Committée
Richardson
Doubtful States in Election Math and Northern Shifts
The piece discusses electoral vote strategizing across doubtful states, noting McKinley’s slim lead in 1896 and the uneven popularity of tariffs and trusts. It explains how all 34 votes are needed by Bryan or a smaller path by McKinley, with New York and the Northwest highlighted as pivotal regions.
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McKinley
Puerto Rico
Bryan
Bryan Erent
New York
Northwest
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