Indiana Votes Tip to McKinley in Big Indiana Lead
Indiana early returns show a landslide for McKinley with gains varying by precincts. Indiana precincts reported rising Republican margins up to 1,424 net gain on 280 precincts, while Vigo County appeared safe for the party by 500, as officials and supporters hailed a strong statewide result.
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Republican Majority of 45 In The House
Chicago November 7 The best information now obtainable shows the next house of congress will have representation from the various states with Republicans leading in numbers amid a mix of party counts.
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Electoral Vote Outlook Sets McKinley at 292
Nationwide estimates place McKinley at 292 electoral votes, a gain of 21 from 1896, with Bryan at about 155. McKinley holds states won previously except Kentucky shifting toward Bryan, while Nebraska Kansas Utah South Dakota Washington and Wyoming tilt to McKinley though returns are sparse. The popular vote is expected to drop for McKinley compared with 1896.
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Bryan
Kansas
State Board of Education Meeting Prep Questions for Teachers
A state board of education plans a Thursday meeting to prepare questions for teachers examinations for next year. The document lists scattered references to states and places, but the clear action is the board organizing exam questions.
Republicans Lose Two Districts In Indiana Elections
By noon hopes to save districts 2 and 4 faded as Republicans ceded two seats. The 12 Indiana reps will be Heminway, Miers, Zenor, Griffith, Holliday, Watson, Overstreet, Cromer, Landis, Crumpacker, Steele, Robinson, Brick, with Democrats holding districts 2, 3, 4, and 12 and Faris not renominated.
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Brazil
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Rushville
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George W. Cromer
Muncie
Prominent Indiana Farmer Beaten and Robbed
Indiana report from Shelbyville says Elisha Zacton, a well known farmer, was found unconscious in a secluded alley Wednesday morning after a foul beating and robbery. Sheridan correspondent J G Antrim denies rumors that John C Miller funeral involved a large carriage procession. Miller was a mason and his funeral followed masonic rites with five carriages hired.
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Elisha Zacton
J. G. Antrim
Sheridan
John C. Miller
Miller
Fire nearly wipes out American strawboard plant
Lake county reports abundance of ducks and a spate of incidents across Indiana. A Kokomo plant, American Strawboard Works, was almost destroyed by a Tuesday morning fire. Other items include a cantankerous mix of crimes, injuries, and personal dramas ranging from armless brawls at a Lawrenceburg dance to a mistaken identity and a controversial divorce case.
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Bryan Faces Defeat in Nebraska Presidential Race
Lincoln dispatch reports Col Bryan and Populist HQ stunned by McKinley victory in Nebraska. Bryan questioned by aides after loss, while governor race narrows between Poynter fusionist and Deitrich Republican, aiding Pettigrew’s South Dakota setback. Reporter W P Campbell notes Bryan’s gloom and party worries.
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Bryan Faces Defeat After Election Loss in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 7 Col Bryan shows disappointment as he accepts defeat. He vows a public statement after analyzing votes and thanks supporters while hinting at political divisions within his party. He says he will devote more time to his family and predicts Democ racy will endure despite local opposition.
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McKinley Thanks Supporters After Endorsed by Crowd
Ten thousand people gathered near President McKinley’s Canton home early November 7. He appeared on the front porch and thanked the crowd for endorsing his official acts as bands played Yankee Doodle. Mrs McKinley retired earlier that night. A separate suit filed seeks to block Belmont avenue widening, claiming land would be taken from multiple lots on the east side.
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Franklin Township Teachers Deplore Board’s Lack of Funds
The Franklin township teachers pass resolutions condemning the advisory board for denying an appropriation to the teachers' institute, arguing that such meetings provide value to educators and the public.
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Teachers’ Institute
Wholesale grocery price list with meats and produce
A dense catalog of market prices across categories. Meats cover bacon clear sides pork lard and sausage with weights and per pound quotes. vegetables list potatoes beans onions cabbage celery and more. fruits include cranberries apples bananas lemons oranges and pineapple. nuts candies potted goods and canned items. fish game oysters seeds flour and feed. plus coal drugs and butter. Multiple named products, units, and regional prices appear throughout the dense sheet.
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