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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1892
Page
2
Early returns show Grover Cleveland leading across key states with substantial Democratic majorities in New York and Wisconsin, strong in Michigan and Illinois. Electoral forecast places Cleveland well ahead, with Democrats expanding in Congress and a balance of power held by the People’s party.
Early returns from Indiana show a razor thin contest between Harrison and Cleveland with Republicans claiming potential wins in several counties. Democratic Secretary Reilly and Republican Chairman Gowdy both trumpet differing outcomes as returns trickle in from county heads and major cities.
Nov. 10 dispatch reports Wisconsin voting Democratic by 10,000 to 15,000 for Cleveland and Peck. Legislature both chambers Democratic. Congressional delegation likely Democratic with a Cook County shift noted. Michigan and Connecticut show Republican wins. Georgia and Missouri vary, while Pennsylvania leans Harrison and Reed. Overall, Democrats gain in several states, with mixed results nationwide.
County by county tallies across Kansas West Virginia and New Mexico hint at tight races with Harrison Weaver and Cleveland-backed candidates leading in various districts. Democratic claims of statewide wins face Republican resistance as results trickle in from Ohio Iowa Nebraska Colorado and Rhode Island amid slow counts and disputed electors.
Newswire digest reports Populists nearing victory in one state while Republicans hold key seats. Idaho and Indiana show split signals as Treasurers warn of financial troubles. Majorities cited include 1100 in Weaver electors state and 1000 for Newlands over Woodburn. Cleveland’s Maryland win. McKaig defeats Wellington in Sixth district.
Democratic triumphs spark celebrations at Cleveland and Stevenson residences as crowds flood streets. Across the nation reports recount political tensions with a fatal shooting in Anderson County and a Pelham Bridge hotel quarrel ending in a fatal shooting.
A band of Yaqui Indians attacked the Lacy family near Arizona station just across the Mexican line. Mrs Lacy was severely wounded as the attackers fired into the supper room and fled after hours, while two Yaqui servants were killed and twenty others forced to accompany them. Bun Lacy organized a stand outside and drove off the assault, amid general darkness and chaos. Nearby reports describe New Orleans blackout and other crimes including a Guthrie to Wharton express train robbery with dynamite and a wounded messenger.
A report from Kilobed Mich recalls a brutal assault on McCoy by Ben Cousins and others. An angry crowd pursued lynching actions as the fracas escalated. Separately a large Watkins Hallock & Co building near Front and Spring Streets burned, destroying hardware stock and adjoining structures.
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