McKinley and Roosevelt Sweep to Wide Victory
The administration is endorsed as McKinley and Roosevelt win by sweeping majorities with 295 electoral votes. Bryan loses his state and Democrats admit their Waterloo. Old Iowa helps with 100,000 while the Fifth District stays solid Republican. Bob Cousins returns to Congress with over eight thousand plurality. Jones County tops high figures with McKinley’s 962 plurality.
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Cousins Re elected With Record Majority Across Counties
Hon Robt G Cousins is returned to congress by the largest majority he ever received. It exceeds his two years ago majority by 38000. The results list the majorities by county.
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Election returns show Republican leads in many states
Dispatch summary reports varied results across states including Alabama with Democratic plurality of 70,000, Arkansas Democrats winning lightly, California McKinley ahead by 20,000 with 11,000 in San Francisco, and Republicans leading in most state legislatures. Florida and Georgia show Democratic margins. Idaho signals a Republican state victory.
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Nationwide returns show Republican gains in many states
The report outlines Republican victories across multiple states with McKinley and Durbin leading in national and state tickets. It notes substantial Republican majorities in legislatures, gains in counties, and key outcomes in Ohio, Minnesota, Maine, and many others, with several states predicting senatorial defeats for Democrats.
McKinley leads in multiple states as 1896 returns unfold
The bulletin lists state and national ticket results showing McKinley ahead in Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont and Virginia with substantial margins in Wisconsin and Milwaukee County. Republicans hold a strong legislature majority while Democrats face losses. Wayne township remains unaffected by political shocks as the era’s mood grows tense.
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Lovell Township Votes Narrow Republican Victory
County Chairman Miles Cook deserves praise as Lovell township shifts from strong Democratic support to a McKinley plurality of twenty two. The result aligns within three votes of J. H. Bacher’s poll for the county central committee.
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Reed Faces Saloons Vote Myth In County Attorney Contest
Supporters warned Mr Reed would lose the saloon vote for county attorney because he never visited saloons. Yet his countywide majority suggests personal habits rarely decide election outcomes.
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Jones county returns reveal persistent 1896 GOP temper
Election returns from Jones county show voters maintain the same temper as in 1896. Bryanites claim gold Democrats returned to the Democratic fold, but returns contradict this. In Wayne and other townships Germans openly campaigned for McKinley and Roosevelt, previously voting secretly for the Republican ticket, now voting openly.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
County Chairman Cook Praised for Campaign Work
The County Chairman Cook is commended for an active and honorable campaign for the county ticket. He enlisted township lieutenants early, planned a good campaign, and worked for the success of every ticket member. He is respected as an ideal chairman by Republicans across the county.
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Post Office Selects Pan American Exposition Stamps
The post office department selects designs for six denomination stamps to honor the Pan American Exposition next year. Central images include a lake steamer for rail transport, an automobile for new transport, the Sault Ste. Marie canal with vessels, Niagara Falls with a suspension bridge, and an ocean steamer. Stamps will be two colored and handsome.
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Advertisers Pin Hopes On Express Growth
The Express notes strong fall and winter trade prospects with merchants eager to secure ad space. It vows to balance ads with news, claiming record readership and broad household reach, appealing to progressive advertisers and readers alike.
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Quiet Jones county campaign contrasts with lively valise push
In Jones county the presidential year campaign was unusually quiet with no marching clubs or schoolhouse meetings. Republican candidates toured the county while Democrats delayed campaigning until the final week. The little russet valise aroused interest, briefly energizing Democratic founders and boosting activity before election day.
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Monticello
Young Man Slays Mississippi River Alligator in Jones County
A young man named John Hamilton killed a large alligator found near a creek away from the Mississippi in Jones county after the creature opened its mouth and fought. He dragged the animal home after much effort with a long pole. The item also notes the Nickel Plate creamery run by James McAreavy closed last Saturday and remarks on Congressman Hull’s statement about contentment, not apathy.
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Jones County
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Editorial praise for Booth and Fifth district papers
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes widespread good campaign work in the Fifth district. It singles out Editor Booth for thorough discussion of the issues and commends district and state press for creditable coverage.
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McKinley Re-Elected President with Higher Electoral Vote
Election returns show McKinley re-elected president by an increased electoral vote as voters endorse his policy and current prosperity. They reject Bryan's calls for free silver and imperialism, signaling continued support for established conditions. The Democratic party is urged to move away from populist discontent to win national elections.
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United States
Mgr
Bryan
Democratic Party
Express and Weekly Des Moines Capital Subscription Offer
The Express and Weekly Des Moines Capital edited by Lafe Young costs 1.95 dollars annually. Any subscriber to The Express may pay in advance to take advantage of this offer.
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