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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1899
Page
1
Physician and surgeon specialist in diseases of eye, ear nose and throat. Glasses accurately adjusted. Owen Osteopaths. Office hours 10 to 6 at 834 Masc Street. Residence 1 Ky Street.
Ohio's Republican support for Nash strengthens beyond expectations, with Nebraskan fusion gains not alarming, Iowa and New York results favoring Republicans, and Kentucky early returns mixed. Nash carries Franklin, Hamilton, and other counties. Jones third-party vote estimated under 100,000. state senate 19R 6D 4 doubtful, house 89R 34D 17 doubtful. statewide turnout over 920,000, largest since prior presidential contest.
New York results show Republicans winning a majority in the state assembly with about 34 seats to Democrats 31 in the county breakdown. Brooklyn Kings and Queens vote shifts favor Republicans while Albany and several cities report mixed gains. Municipal races in Rochester Buffalo Amsterdam Binghamton Syracuse Utica also reflect Republican momentum.
Nov 8 reports from Kentucky recount partial county returns with Taylor leading in state totals and Goebel claimed elected by about 3,000 to 4,000. Goebel and Taylor publicly trumpet differing victory claims as Jefferson County margins loom in a contested race.
Lincoln reports show fusion victory in Nebraska with a likely majority under 42,000 and possibly around 19,000. Republicans offer no clear explanation, noting gains over last year but falling short of normal strength. Holcomb's prior statewide win by 21,000 is cited, while sixth district congressional gains remain uncertain with a possible Republican overage of 5,000 unlikely.
In Topeka on November 8, returns confirm a Republican average ten percent gain. GOP elected six of ten judges and two state senators to eleven vacancies, with Chaney of Bhaw and McCarthy of Jefferson named. In Miami County Republicans won by pluralities from 300 to 1,220 with no exceptions. Corporal Charles Roseman of the Twentieth Kanes was noted.
The report lists county by county results across Kansas with Republican majorities in Lyon, Wyandotte, Reno, Sedgwick, Shawnee, Cowley, Harvey, Osborn e, Sumner, Riley, Dickerson, Montgomery, Coffey, Chase, Crawford, Franklin, Johnson, McPherson, Sherman and Cherokee. In Iowa Des Moines notes slower returns but stronger Republican gains, with Governor Shaw’s plurality revised to 61,000 and expectations for a Republican lower house. Cumming predicts a clear U.S. Senate majority for himself with a split Senate.
In Boston on November 8, Wi Mutray Crane led with 108,870 votes to Paine's 108,814, a Republican plurality of 65,052, as 1808 figures show Wolcott 107,060 and Bruce the rest. Democrats claim a protest against expansion and note 223,000 Republicans did not vote. Democrats jubilant over a Boston mayoral plurality and gains in the legislature, with two seats in the Senate and five in the House, while several towns saw strong third-party or accaliet support.
Pennsylvania returns show Col Barnett, Republican, leading Creasey, Democrat, by 69 549 votes as final tallies place Barnett at 110 078 and Creasey at 40 536 Caldwell Prohibition and Watkins Peoples totals small. Brown Republican wins Supreme Court seat with 90 874 plurality. Mitchell Republican tops Superior Court with 87 483 plurality. State results imply broader Republican strength despite vacancies.
The report notes Barnett losing about 10 000 votes in the city, dropping his state plurality from 110 000 to 120 000. Maryland results indicate Democrats win control of both houses, with Governor Smith favored by about 11 800. California cities show Chester county Republican- Democrat fusion contest. San Francisco and Sacramento select mayors, with Clark and the Democrat winning in their races.
The clipping surveys election outcomes and notable events from multiple states including Democratic ticket victories in Mississippi and Denver, with commentary on Republican margins and farmer voter behavior. It also covers a Washington Post report on Lord Kitchener praising American labor in Africa and a Java travel note on Dutch colonial railways, plus an advertisement for Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup.
News from Ladysmith brings relief at the war office as it is believed White can hold his position there. Reports from Queenstown in Cape Colony claim the Boers blew up Stromburg Spruit bridge and a Brivah victory at Ladysmith is not believed here. Various dispatches discuss U.S. China policy, Cuban colonization plans, and Congress business.
The article notes the impending death of oaks across Chicago and suburbs due to drainage and urbanization. It cites nurserymen and Lincoln Park’s head gardener on oak tap roots, recommends alternatives like elms, soft maple, catalpa, balsam poplar, and Lombardy poplar, and mentions Tree of Heaven experiments as rapid growers. It also warns of pests and winter shelter needs for certain species.
Kansas City market notes show cattle receipts 140 native and 250 Texan cattle with steady to strong tones. Hog receipts 14,005 and prices averaged around 4.00 to 4.10 for barrows and gilts. Chicago Livestock and Grain reports include wheat prices Dec 6.24 May 6.74, cash bids and various grade notes. dairy and butter markets listed with creamery and dairy products pricing.
Building lots on Ohio street offered in choicest location and best residence portion. Clear title and accessible plots with proximity to amenities. Ideal for home builders seeking a prime urban parcel with potential for development.
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