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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
2
A long column from Garnett Kansas parades opinions on campaign talk turkey carving and coinage of political ideas. It notes coal trade from Tonquin via French capital, Comstock defiance, and a New Womanhood ship captain amid a chaotic mix of local anecdotes and international trade.
Reports from multiple states indicate a strong Republican victory as McKinley leads with a vast electoral edge. New England shows clear GOP support while New York and Pennsylvania contest for the largest plurality. Indiana Michigan West Virginia and Tennessee reveal mixed results with some counties close, and Bryan's forces gain in several Southern and Western states. Nevada and California show GOP gains, while Idaho Montana Utah and others lean Republican amid slow tallies in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Across Nebraska and Ohio fusion and Populist supports shift toward Bryan. Nebraska appears to have gone to Bryan with majorities around 5,000 to 6,000. Ohio leads with Republican gains but McKinley’s plurality uncertain. Kentucky and Iowa report mixed results as fusion and Republican candidates compete.
In a partial tally from 67 of Pennsylvania’s counties Pennaylvants Pinnankeruta reports Mekin- Tey with a plurality near 95a. Officials expect little change as the final count is not anticipated to vary much from these figures.
Montayu Mets, Mont, November report shows Bryan winning by four votes, shaping state control as candidates align for a decisive legislative outcome. Pemverstle-Popullen ticket appears favored in key counts. Election sentiment hints at party balance shift in the legislature.
The article reports a sweeping Republican victory across Kansas with Governor Merrill Wilkinson defeated. It highlights predictions by Leedy and Brelden on party gains, including seats for Peters, Sidgely, Vincet, McCormick, Simpson, Broderiek, Cortis, and others, indicating a strong fusionist reaction and a shift in legislative control.
Fragmented Teaneay Cay dou HON report notes from J Leedy and Mecklen, with Dennison and Schoonover on AOS. Election tale shows slow returns, Leedy carrying 57 counties, fusion state ticket speculated to win by about 8,000, while Republicans anticipate a small overall plurality despite heavy labor and railroad voting patterns.
Former Governor Altgeld issued a statement to Illinois Democrats praising their efforts and promising future victory. He claims the party, though defeated, is vigorous and will be guided by prominent reformers to restore prosperity and democratic principles in the next general election.
A fragmentary text mentions Ine and Jiwe in a quirky, unclear line about “great pyre bat” and “Hits Hat” with references to cold storage and a high work ethic. The meaning is obscured and readings are uncertain.
Thanksgiving day notice from the president urges national gratitude to the God of providence for protection and peace. It calls all citizens to refrain from work, attend worship, and render thanks for deliverance, defense, and blessings while praying for continued divine favor and charity for the poor.
I. N. Stevens vice chairman of the National Silver Party argues that Bryan's defeat does not prove silver is beaten. He notes the party lost votes due to the Chidge platform and Democratic policies. He urges restoration of free coinage at 10 to 1 and warns against mixing with other issues.
Scattered returns show Higan and Bewall carrying Colorado by over 100000 in about 175000 total votes with imperfect tabulation. Democratic and Populist electors solid for fusion. Governor Adama appears to win by large margin. South Dakota pursues a narrow Republican edge with potential silverite gains possible. Bryan leads in Virginia electoral prospects. Delaware and Wisconsin results hint at party strength in governor and legislature contests.
A testimonial from Mrs Houck of Hayes Iowa about relief from rheumatism sciatica and lumbago after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. She describes years of illness including springs of severe pain and bed confinement before partial relief from earlier doctors and full cure after taking multiple boxes. The statement is sworn before a notary and promotes the pills as a complete remedy with order and pricing details.
Notes of the Day recounts varied items from Farnham Castle's corridors to Methodist ministry wage debates in England, a tall tale of a vine regrowing a pump in Bluff City, Tennessee, and a penal convoy from Odessa with 300 murderers. Other notes report a French science committee on a new consumption treatment, a blood poisoning case in New Albany, Indiana, and a fine for Princess Dhuleep Singh in Burton upon Trent for unmuzzled carriage dogs.
The watermelon grows widely across Africa and was cultivated in Egypt around 2500 BCE. The fruit’s ancient roots are traced through early Egyptian cultivation and spread across the continent over millennia.
The Indianapolis Journal cites heated talk on coercion in politics. A reader recalls a case where Garber chased free silver rhetoric at a corner nightly stance, then his wife threatened to bring her mother to stay with her, framed as coercion.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled scene with calls of alarm and foreign threats. The lines reveal a monarch facing bombardment and public debates, including calls to action against foreign adversaries, though the text is largely unintelligible.
A Chicago Post Dispatch excerpt depicts a seller and clerk debating a purchase labeled as a bargain. The exchange touches on warmth and fit, and mentions a baby wearing the item since washing. The fragment hints at curiosity about quality and suitability rather than price alone.
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