Campaign election tensions raise voter challenges and swift exits
Voters faced challenges on both sides in several wards while some ballots were sworn in and others rejected. A populist voter swore in and then boarded a freight train, raising concerns about illegal voting. Fusionists posted notices guiding Bryan votes and a $1000 reward from Hearst circulated, prompting criticism of tainted election signals amid calls for honest judges.
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Bryan
Yellow Journal
Hearst
Davison County Votes Shift to McKinley in Election
Davison County made great gains for the Republican party as McKinley carried the county by a strong majority over Bryan four years earlier. Johnston and Bras were elected by solid majorities. union township votes arrived late altering totals. Dr. Crane defeated Dr. Smiley for coroner. turnout showed a large Republican crowd at league rooms awaiting telegraphic returns.
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Davison County
Crane
Smiley
Union Township
McKisley
Johnston and
Brae
Union
Republican League Rooms
McKinley
Bryan
Brown County
Pettigrew
Johnston
Brad
Schlund
Bias
Perry
Bras
John Cook
Register of Deeds
Groenke
F. D. Powers
H. E Hitchcock
C. F. Drake
Newell Blackman
Geo. B. Kelsey
H. B. Anderson
Henry Swindler
W. Abbey
Dr. Smiley
George Marner
Tuesday Election Weather Encourages Voters to Act
The article notes Tuesday's weather as favorable for Republicans to campaign and turnout. The forecast was described as generous, with plenty of good conditions aiding workers and supporters.
Landslide Victory in County Returns Shocks Fusionists
In a late night tabulation at the land office the Republicans carried the county with McKinley winning the city. Bryan and Pettigrew suffered heavy losses as Johnston and Bras led county races. Pettigrew’s defeat echoed from Sioux Falls to Aurora and Jerauld counties, with South Dakota broadly Republican. The day was marked by calm voting and a quiet election mood.
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Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
Minnehaha County
Aurora County
McKinley
Republican
Hanson County
Register of Deede
Bryan
Crane
South Dakota
Election Returns Show County Winners and Majorities
Returns from the county ticket reveal large majorities for several candidates with increases over two years ago. Groenke re elected as register of deeds by a 161 plurality. Hitchcock leads state attorney by 85, Crane elected coroner, and official canvass will finalize remaining counts including Perry Beulah and Tobin gaps.
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Johnston
Bras
Kelsey
Anderson
Swindler
Bobb
Coursey
Groenke
Register of Deeds
Hitchcock
Ataten
Crane
States Attorney’s Office
Perry
Beulah
Tobin
Nebraska for McKinley Sees Republican Landslide
Latest Nebraska returns show McKinley ahead by 5000 votes with a Republican legislature likely to elect two electors. Confident forecasts push McKinley beyond 300 electoral votes and a larger popular majority than four years ago.
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Nebraska
McKinley
United States
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