Indiana County Republican Rally and McKinley Victory Report
The Indiana county GOP chair reports a large monster meeting with broad turnout and compares it to the Democrat rallies. Election returns show McKinley and Hobart victorious, with McKinley carrying multiple states and majorities across the West and East, including Pennsylvania, New York, Indiana, and others.
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McKinley
Cleveland
Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Nebraska
West
Illinois
Altgeld
East
New York
Cunningham's Window Display Draws Town Crowds
Cunningham's store offered a famed window display "'two coons in a cornfield' " that drew crowds all Friday. Willis Wilson trimmed the large windows, seen as an unmatched and clever exhibit. Cunningham praised advertising and its role in business, noting a full page ad in the PROGRESS last week.
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Cunningham
Willis Wilson
Barret & Son Weigh Move of Smicksburg Mill to Marion Center
D. TD. Barrett and Son, Smicksburg millers, consider moving their flouring mill to Marion Center. Locals in Marion Center and nearby areas are offering inducements and arrangements for the new site, with decisions expected within a few days.
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D. TD. Barrett & Son
Smicksburg
Marion Center
North Carolina Result Conflicting On Governor Vote
Ravrians NC Nov 4 Bryan claims the electoral vote favoring Parris in the state by majorities around 19000 to 20000. Horton, Republican chairman, asserts McKinley leads by about 8000 to 10000 votes.
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Ravrians
N. C
Bryan
Horton
McKinley
Bath Republicans Back McKinley Ahead of Sewall in Ward and City
Baty Maine November 4 The Bath Republicans voted straight and McKinley led Sewall by 101 votes in Sewall's ward and 752 in the city totals.
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Baty
Bath
McKinley
Sewall
Nebraska Returns Hint McKinley Victory In State
Early Nebraska precinct returns show McKinley carrying the state though totals are small. Indications point to six congressmen possibly backing the Republican candidate as results trickle in from Omana.
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Omana
Nebraska
McKinley
Unclear fragment prompts brief notice
The readable text is fragmentary and many names and terms are garbled. Core entities such as persons or places cannot be reliably identified to form a coherent card.
Republicans Sweep Pennsylvania Delegation in 30 Seats
Philadelphia dispatch reports 30 Pennsylvania congressmen elected with 28 Republicans and 2 Democrats. Names listed for each district, noting re-elected with stars. Allegheny County to send 15 Republicans and 1 Democrat to the next legislature. Crow elected Philadelphia sheriff by 19,000.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Galusha A. Grow
Davenport
Henry Bingham
Robert Adama, Jr
William McAteer
James Rankin Young
Alfred Q Harmer
Doubtfall
Irving P. Wagner
William 5. Kirkpatrick
Daniel Ermentrout
Marriott Brosius
William Connell
Repubcan
Edward E. Robbin
John Dalzell
William A Stone
Ernest F. Acheson
James J. Davidson
John G. Sturtevant
Charles V W. Stone
William O Arnold
Allegheny County
O. L. Magee
Crow
McKinley Votes In Ohio Ahead Of Polling In 1900
Major McKinley took his place in Canton Ohio in the Australian ballot process. A swarthy workingman yielded his place, but the inspector called out the Major’s name as he marked a straight Republican ticket. After voting, McKinley and his brother greeted his 88 year old mother observing from the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
McKinley
William McKinley
North Market Street
Major McKinley
Tuscarawas Street
Virginia to go for Bryan by half its usual majority
State Chairman J. Taylor Ellyson says Virginia will support Bryan by half its normal margin, attributing the drop to the new voting system. The remark was reported from Richmond on November 4.
New Jersey Republican McKinley Lead Narrowed to 57,750
Revised estimates with returns in show McKinley leading New Jersey by 57,750. The report, filed from Trenton, notes the statewide tally and expected adjustments as more precincts are counted.
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Trenton
McKinley New Jersey
Governor Altgeld Defeated in Illinois Gubernatorial Race
Currence reports upshot on November 4 as Illinois shifts Republican by about 100,000 in a decisive election. Tanner wins the governorship over Altgeld, reshaping state leadership and party control.
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Currence
Ilinois
Tanner
Altgeld
Minnesota goes Republican after election night
St Paul reports Minnesota appears solidly Republican as results come in on November 4. William Jennings Bryan carries Utah with indications of at least a 10 000 vote margin in Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Orry
Bryan
Officials Skip Voting In Washington On Election Day
Washington reports an unusual share of high level government officials stayed in the capital and did not vote. The White House hosted President Cleveland and Secretary Thurber, with many others like Olney and Morton also absent due to residency technicalities or absence. Some officials did cast ballots including Francis, Lamont, Wilson, Harmon and Lamoreaux among others, while McAdoo of the navy went to New Jersey potentially losing his vote.
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Washington
Cleveland
Thurber
White House
Olney
Morton
Holmes Conrad
Virginia
Thomas
Rockhill
Dabney and Sims
Francis
Herbert
Lamont
Wilson
Harmon
Whitney
New York
W. W. Baldwin
State Department
Hamlin, Curtis and
Wike
Treasury Department
Ecxels
Reynolds
Lionberger
Lamoreaux
Interior Department
Jones, Neilson
Craig
Maxwell
McAdoo
Navy Department
New Jersey
Proctor
Kentucky
Rice
Harlow
Albany
St. Louis
Kentucky by 15 000 McKinley leads in state vote
Louisville reports McKinley with a probable 15000 majority for Kentucky's electoral vote. Chairman Roberts of the Republican committee projects up to 25000. City and Jefferson county show McKinley plurality near 1636 with GOP mayor and officials. Some congressional districts remain in doubt while Republicans claim wins in several districts.
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Congress
Pennsylvania
McKinley
New York Tribune
Nebraska
Michigan
Democratic State Committee
Kentucky
New York
Indiana
New Hampshire
Oregon
Brooklyn
Green
Texas
Democratic State Committee of
New Jersey
Louisville
Chattanooga
Tenn
Iowa
Roberts
Republican Committee
Jefferson County
Quardy
The Electoral Vote and Governor Race Updates
Reports from Chicago and Nashville on November 4 describe incomplete returns showing large Democratic and Republican turnout for president. Indications favor Bryan carrying the state, though upriver counties are not heard. The governor race between Taylor and Tillman remains too close to decide.
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Nashville
Bryam
Republican Committee
Bryan
Taylor
Tillman
Michigan elects Pingree governor with large Republican win
Detroit reports Michigan swings Republican by an estimated 26,000 to 50,000 votes with Pingree elected governor by a decisive margin. The outcome signals a broad GOP victory across the state.
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Detroit
Michigan
Pingree
Deaths: Mrs Kate A Munshower of Homer City
Mrs Kate A Munshower nee Switzer born January 3 1848 near Rimesbury Clarion county died of pneumonia October 28 1896 at her home near Homer City aged 48 years 9 months 25 days She united with the church as a girl and lived a Christian life Married October 3 1865 to H H Munshower now mourning with four sons three daughters nine grandchildren five brothers and three sisters Her pastor Rev H B Leese recalled her last words seeking Christ and urging others to seek salvation.
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Kate A. Munshower
Switzer
Rimesbury
Clarion County
Homer City
Munshower
H. H. Munshower
H. B. Leese
Christ
Minnie Bollar
Grow
Cramer
Will Graham
Downey
W. H. Altemus
Kate- Omer
Johnstown
H. S. Miller
J. H. Petex
Five Points
Vintendale
Lester Shaffer
Mom Shaffer
Will Gillespie
Samuel Stewart
Homers City
Mama Stewart
Hannah Casnatt
David Makin
Bel—ivar
Nicktown
Montell Davis
Cambria
Tillie George
Niptom
Samuel George
Hunt
Jacob Shultz
Michael Shubin
Agpa
Ami
Union Cemetery
Daughters of Tragedy in Washington and Latrobe
Mrs Bell of Washington township died Saturday evening at 21 leaving a young husband and a two week old infant. Funeral at Washington Presbyterian Rayne township led by Rev Beil and burial in the church graveyard. Mrs Nora Crystner of Latrobe died October 30 at 23 leaving a husband and infant, daughter of Mrs Josie Galentine Scotdale and sister of Miss Dollie Widdowson Rochester Mills.
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Robert Bell
Washington Township
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
A. T. Beil
Nora Crystner
Elmer Crystner
Latrobe
Josie Galentine
Scotdale
Dollie Widdowson
Rochester Mills
Death of Mr John Gardner in Green Township
Mr John Gardner of 1 tr Purchase Line Green township died Monday at noon from dropsy aged about 70. He leaves a wife and several children. The remains were interred near Barnesboro in Cambria county on Tuesday.
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John Gardner
Tr Purchase Line
Green Township
Barnesboro
Cambria County
J.H. Butler
Georgeville
Minnie
Pittsburg
E. B. Lewis
Jefferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Loons I
Buffington _erly aen township
Campbell
Pennsylvania
Éeogid Mack
Clyde
Sheriff Mack
Mack
West Wheatfield Township
H. B. George
Indiana County
Cambriaity
Annie Rising
Maggie
A.h.mitchell
Harrisburg
Indiana
Mitchell
McKinley
Diphtheria Claims 7-Year-Old David Swan Near Purchage Line
David Swan, age seven and son of David Proctor, of near Purchage Line, died of diphtheria on Saturday. The body was buried the next day in the private burying grounds on the family farm.
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David Swan
David Proctor
Purchage
Dorr Child Dies of Diphtheria in Sutton Street
Robert Dorr an eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Enoch Dorr of west Sutton street died Thursday morning of diphtheria. The remains were interred the same afternoon in Oakland cemetery.
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Robert
Enoch Dorr
West Sutton Street
Oakland Cemetery
Braddock Woman Emma Stevenson Dies. Kin Named
Mrs Emma Stevenson of Braddock died on Monday. She was a daughter of the late Barney Lowe of West Mahoning township and sister of Mrs Amos Barrett of Smicksburg.
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Emma Stevenson
Braddock
Barney Lowe
West Mahoning Township
Amos Barrett
Smicksburg
Zoe Harter
Philadelphia
New York
L. A. Cassidy
Dryan and Sewall electors win in Galveston vote
The Galveston News concedes the election of Dryan and Sewall electors and the election of a person described as silver Democrat for governor. The notice notes the results on November 4 in Galveston.
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Galveston
The
Galveston News
Dryan
Sewall
Berson
New York Votes Shift: Republicans Lead Statewide
New York results show Republicans leading by about 20,000 statewide and in New York City. The legislature also favored Republicans, signaling a strong party swing in current returns.
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New York
New York City
Elder Mippleton voter Charles Horton Dies After Balloting
Charles Horton a wealthy aged resident of Mippleton N Y collapsed and died after returning from casting his vote for McKinley. The death occurred shortly after he left the polling place on November 4. Horton was a well known figure in the community and his sudden passing shocked residents.
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Mippleton
N.Y
Charles Horton
McKinley
Ellis Car Company chief William G. Ellis dies at 64
Amesbury Massachusetts November 4 William G Ellis head of the Ellis Car company and president of the Amesbury national bank died aged 64 years.
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Amesbury
Mass
William G. Ellis
Big Ellis Car County
Amesburyational Bank
A Day With the Baptists Installs New Pastor Furman
Visiting Baptists from across the county attended a social rally and installation for Rev. A. J. Furman of Shadds Ford Pa. The event included discussions on youth societies, a sermon from Matt 20 26 27 and greetings from local clergy, with three applicants seeking membership. Regular services are planned each Sabbath.
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Indiana
A. J. Furman
Shadds Ford
B. B. Henshey
John Houk
Dixonville
Walter H. Jackson
Christian Endeavor Society
Crissie Cameron
H. F. Loomis
E. C. Parker
8.S.gressly
Normal
C. W.feasdale
A. K. Runyan
Elias Rowland
A. J. Farman
Preacher to Speak at Fairview Church Next Sabbath
In Indiana Pa on November 3 1896 notices list Levi Dupes Maud Fritz Horvat Gabon William Jamiroza Olive Pierce as remaining in the office with letters advertised. Rev A J Furman of the Baptist church will preach at Fairview church next Sabbath afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Indiana, Pa
Levi Dupes
Maud Fritz
Horvat
Gabon
William Jamiroza
Olive Pierce
A. J. Furman
The
Baptist Church
Fairview Church
PERSONAL BREVITIES FOLLOW INDIANA AREA
Judge White and many residents are noted visiting Philadelphia Pittsburg and Johnstown this week for voting and social visits. The long list includes John F Clements Godfrey Marshall J M Cunningham W M Grier Miss Joe Agey and others visiting relatives in Ingram Myra and Blairsville with travel to Philadelphia New York Oil City Braddock and Pittsburg for gatherings and elections.
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Judge White
Philadelphia
John F. Clements
Godfrey Marshall
Pittsburg
J. M. Cunningham
Johnstown
W. M. Grier
Joe Agey
Ingram
A. 8. Morrow
South Mahoning Township
Local News Briefs From Strousstown and Vicinity
Local items report Peter Detwiler and his dogs capturing eight raccoons last week and several residents visiting relatives or guests in nearby towns. Notes include marriages, travel, and church services, plus a death in Morrellville area and a court over railroad ties.
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Peter Detwiler
Milton Hoffman
Susan Altemus
Nipto
W. H. Altemus
Aubrey Graham
Thomas Griffith
Grisemore
W. E. Graham
Cogley
M. E
George Davis
Morrellville
Peter
Onberg Community Notices and Local Movements
Farmers husking corn as Hileman Long prepares a lime kiln this fall. Mrs Umbern of Virginia visits. Miss Sarah Brown, guest of Michal Faith, travels from near Grisemere. Republicans attend Indiana convention on Flat day. Mrs Robert Craig visits son-in-law Wilsom She. Jesse Thomas moves into David Edwanne’s home. Jacob E Faith grows a white star potato weighing about 2 pounds.
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Hileman Long
Harry Umbern
Virginia
Sarah Brown
Grisemere
Michal Faith
Indiana
Robert Craig
Near Grove Citages
Wilsom
Jesse Thomas
Minion Condon
David Edwanne
Jacob E. Faith
Republican rally and local health notes in township
A township notes sick list lists Mr John Brantlinger of Garkiid and Mr Johnston Wilton with pneumonia. Mrs Kate Lichtenfels and Mrs Kate Gennett visited friends recently. A Bryan pole near Garfield was rained on Tikussding. Lawrence Bennett and wife returned from a trip. J E Bennett hosted guests. A man from G W Luisier’s line carried away a revolver and small articles.
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B. L. Junker
Pittsburg
Indiana
Norman Sweeny
M. M. Sweeny
John Brantlinger
Garkiid
Bryan
Tikussding
Garfield
Kate Lichtenfels
Ffiende
Conemaugh
Kate Gennett
Triemie
Hilinials
Johnston Wilton
Lawrence Bennett
Ine
Seh Win Aches
J. E. Bennett
Ronne
G. W. Luisier
Local Items Report Ailments Meetings And Animal Care
Mra Annie Lamison reports illness at Rate B F Reitz due to weed poisoning in the arm. Frank Welch and others recall events at Ambrose last week. Residents note cattle dehorning in the past week including Roe Stear and wife. Mr Cane Daria and family spent the summer in the woods. Mrs Sadie Rete attended the Republican meeting and Indians meeting last Friday.
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Annie Lamison
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Saltsburg
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Onberg
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