McKinley Gains Electors in Key States, Hanna Says
M A Hanna charges sufficient returns show McKinley and Hobart carried numerous states including New York New Jersey California Connecticut Ohio Indiana Pennsylvania Wisconsin Michigan Wyoming and others. He cites a 41 vote electoral majority and over 1,000,000 popular votes, with Kentucky and North Carolina still in doubt. Local figures point to decisive victory and national importance.
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New York
M. A. Hanna
Republican National Committee
McKinley
Hobart
Alifornia
Dersey
York
Delaware
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
West Virginia
Wyoming
New Hampshire
McSinley
Hobert
Kentucky
North Carolina
United States
Chicago
Republian
Robert W. Meirs
W. T. Zenor
William S. Holman
W. Pf, Robinson
Iowa
Garfield
Tennessee
Kansas
Bryan
Simpson
Breidenthal
William A. Peffer
Osborne
Congress
Supreme Judge
Kurtz
Republican State Committee
Minnesota
McKnley
Clough
Lind
Oregon
Messinsey
Idaho
Gunn
Claggett
Washington
Lewis and Jones
Rogers
Michigan
Fingree
Sligh
Pingree
Senate
Holecomb
Illinois
Wisconsin
McKkinley
South Dakota
California
Harrison
Cleveland
Weaver
North Dakota
Johnson
Missouri
Stephens
New York State
Unty
Schoharie
Exxas
Texas
Culberson
Colorado
Tiryan
Shkafreth
Bell
Henry M. TeNer
Adams
Bailey
UTAL
Palmer- Buckner
King
Woolbroo
Norster
Montana
Hartman
Fuston
Nevada
Bryant
Newlands
Connecticut
Mcliiley
Cooke
Sargent
Arkansas
W. L Terry
Virginia
National Democratic
Josephus Daniels
Russell
Maryland
Georgia
Massachusetts
Boston
Williams
Wolcott
Maine
Mississippi
Watson
Louisiana
Florida
Mkinley
Carolina
Ana
Lorida Eaenean N. Hamps
Vermont
Annes
Utah
Kota
Democratic National Committee Concedes McKinley Victory
James K. Jones announces Bryan’s defeat and defends the campaign as close but unsuccessful. He cites coercion by money power and asserts the party will pursue the bimetallic standard while McKinley maintains the gold standard and proclaims prosperity.
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William McKinley
McKintey
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Party
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Bryan Concedes After Telegram From Jones
Lincoln Neb Nov 6 1896 Senator Jones telegram to Bryan says Melville/Meliley has won and Bryan concedes election. Bryan says McKinley election indicates the people’s will and issues have been submitted. McKinley replies from Canton Ohio with thanks and best wishes for health and happiness.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Meliiley
Senator Jones
William McKinley
Carton
Jones
William J. Bryan
MecKinley
Canton
Maj. McKinley
Canton, O
W. J. Bryuy
William M’kinley
McKinley Thanks Hanna After Victory Telegram
McKinley expresses gratitude to Hanna in a New York telegram dated November 6, praising his campaign’s sound money stance and urging acknowledgment of the national committee’s services. He notes the people, in their majesty, have declared their detestation of party lines and celebrate the win.
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Jamson
Mr. McKinley
Mrr
National Committee
Erieve
Silver Cubs
Victory speech of William McKinley on national unity and duty
The text extols the repudiation of dishonor and asserts devotion to law and order, justice and the courts, and support for authorities. It proclaims renewed patriotism, victory for the whole people, and a united republic free of sectional hate, urging Americans to build up the country and uphold common citizenship and equal opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
America
William M'Kinley
Returns by states show nationwide election tallies
The report compiles late dispatch results across states detailing McKinley and Bryan tallies. It lists congressional seats, gubernatorial outcomes, and legislative majorities, with figures for Iowa Indiana Illinois New York California and more, highlighting Republican gains and Democratic placements.
David Blakely Dies. Former Pensions Commissioner and Sousa Band Founder
David Blakely, 1834 born Chicago printer and publisher, died in New York on Saturday. He led Sousa's band after securing Sousa's release from government service and served as president of Blakely Printing Co. in Chicago. Survived by widow and four daughters.
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New York
David Blakely
Sousa
Blakely Printing Company
Chicago
West
Ramsey
Treasury
Windom
Grant
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mr. Blakely
Binghamton
Minnesota
Adele Low
Vermont
HON. CHARLES EWING DEAD
News from Decatur reports the sudden death of Hon. Charles A. Ewing, a leading Gold Democrat and former secretary of the state central committee. The cause was not disclosed in a telegram received by his cousin Judge Ewing.
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Twilinois
Decatur
Chicago
Charles A. Ewing
State Central Committee
Gold Democratic Party
Ewing
Judge Ewing
Bryan's Statement to Silver Advocates After Defeat
William J. Bryan issued a formal message to bimetallists from Lincoln urging perseverance and predicting triumph for free coinage by 1900. He thanked the three national committees and praised supporters while urging renewed effort and organization for the next campaign.
Mrs Castle Guilty Three Months for Shoplifting
London Nov 7 Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco was found guilty in Clerkenwell sessions on seven indictments for stealing valued at £43 10s. She received three months imprisonment with no hard labor while her husband was acquitted. The case drew mixed reaction noting possible kleptomania and potential royal clemency requests.
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London
Walter M. Castle
San Francisco
Sessions House
Clerkenwell
Home Office
Castle
Central News
Name Office
Industrial surge after election brings mills to life nationwide
Washington area reports show Alexander Brown & Sons predicting $16,000,000 ready for investment in Maryland industrials after McKinley’s election. Across states from New York to New Haven, manufacturers resume full operations and hire, signaling confidence and anticipated prosperity.
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Baltimore
Alexander Brown
Alexander Brown & Sons
McKinley
Maryland
Onawanda
N.Y
Niagara County
Niagara Iron Foundry
Irenton
Canton
Anderson
Arcade
American Plate Glass
American Wire Nail
Anderson Nut and Bolt
National Tin Plate Company
Cleveland
Cleveland Veneer Door Company
Standard Sewing Machine Company
van Dorn
Providence
R. IL
New Haven
Conn
Sargents
J. B. Sargent
Diplomatic exchange over Cuba scales back potential action
Washington reports a startling claim that President Cleveland sought Spain’s reply on Cuba and that Senor De Lome promised Spain would crush the revolt or withdraw within 60 days. Washington watchers say the reply could delay U S policy and hint at a possible recognition of a Cuban republic if peace is not restored.
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Washington
Cleveland
Senor Depuy de Lome
Cuba
Spain
Lee
Olney
Madrid
Gen
United States
Weyler
Tragic Waukesha Sails Into Disaster off Muskegon
Wreck of the three masted schooner Waukesha near Muskegon costs six lives after a drunken captain refuses aid. The vessel, loaded with 600 tons of salt from Ludington to South Chicago, broke up near the harbor in a dawn wreck. Coroner Van der Linde will hold an inquest today.
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Ieegon
Mich
Muskegon
Wood
Carrie Ryerson
Waukesha
Duncan Corbett
Ludington
Chicago
Life Saving Station
Frank Delach
Fred
Delach
Cook
van der Linde
Manitowoc
Wis
F. Dg. Head
Thanksgiving Proclamation Declares Nationwide Day of Prayer
President Cleveland designates Thursday November 26 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer across the United States. He urges worship, gratitude for national preservation, relief from pestilence, and charity to the needy, with the seal of the U S. witness.
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Cleveland
Washington
United States
God of Nations
Grover Cleveland
United States of America
Lane to support Bryan in bid for bimetallism
Charles D. Lane Utica mine owner promises financing for William J. Bryan's education campaign. Lane says The Californian will cover Bryan traveling and living expenses for himself and family during the forthcoming campaign, a statement repeated after a defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Trancisco
Charles D. Lane
Utica
William J. Bryan
Lane
Octo ber Storm Breaches Sandy Lock Peninsula Railway Inlet
A great October storm tore through the Sandy Lock peninsula about a quarter mile north of Highland Beach New York creating a large inlet from the sea to the Shrewsbury river. It wrecked the railway trestlework built on deep driven piling by the United States government to move guns carriages and machinery to the proving grounds. No efforts have been made to close the breach.
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New York
Nova
Sandy Lock
Highland Beach
Shrewsbury
United States
Silver Warners Rally to Fight for Bimetallism Forever
Directors of the American Bimetallic Union vow to maintain headquarters in Washington as the main agency for silver literature. Gen A J Warner urges continued organization and relentless struggle against the gold standard, predicting victory for the people in 1900.
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Washington
American
Bimetallic Union
Chicago
San Francisco
A.J. Warner
United States
Gold Flows Back Into Circulation From Hoarded Reserves
Treasury reports indicate large sums of gold offered in exchange for currency at subtreasuries with Boston accepting half of a one million offer while New York limits receipts. Assay office checks totaling about 6.4 million are being converted to currency as demand for small bills rises amid revival hopes. Banks across New York St. Louis note gold payments on demand and expect hoarded gold to reenter circulation, with officials signaling improved financial conditions and ready accommodations for merchants.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Boston
New York
Treasury
St. Louis
Thompson
National Bank of Commerce
People's Party Chief Issues Public Statement on Campaign
In a nationwide address Senator Marion Butler, chairman of the People's Party national committee, lauds the party for uniting behind Bryan and Lincoln era principles, cites cooperation with Democrats, and pledges the party as a rallying nucleus to restore prosperity. Separately, Carley Martyn of Chicago is sentenced to five years in the California state penitentiary after pleading guilty to swindling.
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West Virginia
McKinley
Ov. Stone
Chicago
Missouri
Jones
National Committee
Campau
Bryan
Stotes
Potomac
Ohio
California
Oregon
Washington
Nav
Marion Butler
National Committee of the People's Party
People of the
United States
People's Party
People’s Party
Lincoln
Jefferson
McElhinley
Mr. Bryan
Wiliam J. Bryan
America
Los Angeles
Cal
Carley Martyn
Carlos Martyn
State
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Shaw
James C. Shaw
James G. Shaw
New Jersey
MccKinley
Palmer
Levering
Garret A. Hobart
Charles Ewing
Paris
Mafin
Sidney O’danna
O’danna
Berlin
France
Germany
Milwaukee
Friends
John L. Mitchell
Toronto
Toronto University
Indianapolis
W. J. Bryan
Mrs. Castle
Bohooner Waukesha
Will Woot
Watland
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