Predicting Victory by Parties in 1900 Election
Republican and Democratic party leaders released contrasting posturing statements in Chicago. The Republicans claim McKinley and Roosevelt will win most states and point to strong organization and field reports. Democratic Chairman Jones predicts Bryan and Stevenson will triumph, citing improved organization and a campaign funded by working-class mites.
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Chicago
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hobart
Bryan
Croker
Indiana
New York
Jones
Democratic Committee
Stevenson
Democratic Party
National Committee
Bryan statement urges jurors to follow founding documents
Mr. Bryan declares the case submitted to the jury and urges use of the Declaration of Independence and Constitution as court guidance. He calls for early voting, warns of bribery schemes to sway voters, and expresses confidence that broad public earnestness will prevent large scale corruption.
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Omaha
Neb
Bryan
United States
How Pennsylvania Will Go
Philadelphia reports a near calm election eve with expectations of a large Republican majority. Analysts foresee reduced McKinley support due to Democratic defections and anti Quay Republican influence, signaling a notable drop from four years ago.
Democrats Close Campaign in North Carolina
In Raleigh on November 5 Democrats held final district meetings across the state. They express confidence in victory in all districts except the Eighth and Ninth, where both sides campaign hard. Republicans are accused of urging Bryan voters to back Republican nominees in those two seats, but Bryan is seen as certain to win the state.
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Raleigh
N. C
McKinley
Bryan
Democrats Claim They Will Elect Part of State Ticket
ST. PAUL Minnesota reporters quote Democrats forecasting success in part of the state ticket as Republicans estimate McKinley plurality in Minnesota between 50 000 and 75 000 and Democrats discuss selective gains.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota
Index to Departments and Page References
The notice lists department indexes and page indicators for a newspaper section. It mentions Financial Affairs with commodity prices and markets, Amusements, Arrivals at hotels, Business Trophies, Court Calendars, Insurance Notes, Legal Notes, Losses by Fire, New Corporations, Railroads, Real Estate, Society items, Weather, and other items with page numbers. It reflects a front-page index of sections and features rather than a narrative.
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Brooke, Strong
United ‘Servage
Waterday’s
Democrats Claim Lind Victory by Over Twenty Thousand
The article notes the race for governor between John Lind and S R Vansant appears close with Democrats claiming Lind leads by more than 20,000, a figure Republicans cite for Vansant. It also notes a tight statewide race with Republicans expected to carry the rest of the ticket to Railroad Commissioners amid a strong Democratic challenge.
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John Lind
Capt
S. R. Vansant
Vansant
Nebraska election forecasts linger amid party claims
Omaha reports intense posturing as Republican and Democratic leaders clash over statewide results. McKinley lead cited by Republicans contrasts with Hall predicting Bryan plurality of at least 12,000. Legislature outcomes favored by Republicans but fusion gains anticipated in several districts with candidates like Robinson, Stark, Neville as Fusion successes.
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Omaha
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Hall
Democratic Committee
Bryan
Charles H. Dietrich
Poynter
Lindsay
Edgar Howard
Mercer
George W. Berge
E. J. Burkett
Robinson
Stark
Neville
Shellenberger
Morlan
Indiana Vote Looms as Parties Predict Landslide Victory
Indianapolis reports pre election mood with both parties confident. Democratic chairman Martin foresees a safe majority while Republican chairman Hernly predicts a landslide, claiming eleven Congressmen and statewide wins with a 40,000 margin and control of state and national tickets and both legislative chambers.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Martin
Theemocratic State Committee
Hernly
Republican State Committee
Republican Under Arrest in Indianapolis Vote Fraud Probe
In Indianapolis, William H. Evans custodian of the Indianapolis Commercial Club was arrested on charges of offering Democratic precinct manager George F. Kuhn $50 to count twenty five Democratic votes as Republican. Five other warrants were issued for Republican politicians and arrests are expected statewide.
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Indianapolis
William H. Evans
Marylanders Bet On Election Victory As Bets Tie In
Baltimore reports both parties forecast victory in Maryland on election eve. Democratic leaders Vandiver and Porter predict statewide and city wins with majorities and Congress gains, while Republican Goldsborough seeks a larger majority and full Republican delegation. Odds at hotels show McKinley favored. bets include a $2000 to $1200 wager on the overall result.
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Baltimore
Harford County
Murray Vandiver
Democratic State Central Committee
Bryan
Major Little
Pearce
William F. Porter
City Democratic Committee
Vandiver
Goldsborough
Republican State Committee
Maryland
Cambridge
McComas
Washington County
McKinley
Wyoming Races Favor McKinley Across State
Cheyenne reports a near landslide for Republicans in Wyoming with a expected McKinley plurality of 4000 to 4500 and Warren likely returning to the Senate. Democratic candidate Thompson criticized women voters, while Mondell may trail the ticket. A campaign finale in the Opera House drew fireworks and bonfires.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
McKinley
Warren
United States Senate
John Charles Thompson
Congress
Mondell
Opera House
Ohio Election Night Seethes Over City Rural Gains
In Cincinnati Ohio voters weigh Democratic gains in cities against Republican strength in rural areas. John R McLean campaigns to cut Hamilton County Republican plurality from the 1904 margin of about 20 900. State leaders clash over forecasted results and warn of election fraud.
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McLean
Hamilton County
CIN
NATI
Ohio
John R. McLean
McKinley
Long
Bryan
Bramwell
Kettler
Weaver Says Democratic Claims Are Simply a Bluff
In Des Moines Iowa on November 5 the day before the election in Iowa the political scene centers on Weaver challenging Democratic claims as a bluff.
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Weaver
Des Moines
Iowa
Weaver replies to Huffman over Iowa election claims
Chairman H B Weaver of the Republican State Central Committee rebuts Democratic assertions that they will gain fifteen counties and win multiple congressional districts. He cites Democratic circulars promoting vigilance committees and vows a McKinley Roosevelt landslide with a 77 000 plurality and Republican wins in all districts.
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H. B. Weaver
Republican State Central Committee
Huffman
Democratic State Committee
Iowa
Haugen
Weaver
McKinley
Roosevelt
Chicago Social Democrats Eye 15000 Debs Votes
Special to The New York Times reports Chicago Social Democrats expect to deliver about 15 000 votes for Eugene V Debs in the city tomorrow. They cite strength in the Nineteenth Ward among Jews and support in the Thirteenth, Fifteenth, and Sixteenth Wards, with Bohemian voters on the Southwest Side and Swedes in the North Side as bolster areas.
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Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
State Street
Strickland
Republicans Claim Delaware Victory For McKinley
Wilmington Nov 5 Republicans project Delaware will vote for McKinley and the State Republican ticket by at least 1500. State Chairman Churchman predicts an 8000 plurality. The Legislature’s party control is uncertain with Saulsbury asserting Bryan electoral votes and a Democratic legislature.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
McKinley
Churchman
United States
Saulsbury
Bryan
Missouri Expects Surprises in Election Day Voice
Missouri voters face a tense election with Democrats predicting Dockery for governor by 30,000 votes and a large national lead, while Republicans expect McKinley over Bryan and Flory for railroad commissioner. Both sides foresee surprising results as ballots are counted Tuesday night. Democrats target thirteen of fifteen Congressmen. Republicans anticipate five, up two.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Congressman Dockery
McKinley
Bryan
Stevenson
Joseph Flory
Tennessee Democrats optimistic on Bryan McKinley results
Nashville Democrats chairman Fitzpatrick said good news from across the state brightens the outlook for Bryan or McMillin in Rephewiet. Republican acting chairman Lee Brock forecast electing three Congressmen and boosting the Legislature majority amid shifts toward McKinley statewide.
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Nashville
Tenn
Fitzpatrick
Rephewiet
Bryan
McMillin
Lee Brock
McKinley
South Dakota Claims Unchanged On Eve Of Election
SIOUX FALLS S D Nov 5 The eve of election finds both parties claiming victory. Republicans estimate a majority for their ticket between 6000 and 8000 which would also carry the Congressional and State tickets and a large joint ballot majority in the Legislature Fusionists predict Bryan will win the state by at least 1000 and their nominees will secure majorities from 1500 to 7000 with a legislative joint ballot majority of at least twenty.
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Philadelphia
McKinley
Grant
Harrison
Bryan
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
McMillan predicts strong Republican victory in Michigan
DETROLN Mich Nov 5 Senator James McMillan said in an interview he is confident of a great Republican victory nationally and in Michigan. He projected a state majority of about 70 000. Democrats offered no figures but claim their state ticket and several Congressmen will be elected.
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Detroln
Mich
James McMillan
Steel and Wire Company to Buy American Steamship
The Chicago Tribune reports that American Steel and Wire Company plans to acquire the American Steamship Company owned by J. W. Gates and associates. The deal values the stock at 175 and places the deal’s capital at about 8 million dollars with all major terms settled.
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American Steel and Wire Company
American Steamship Company
Chicago
the Tribune
J. W. Gates
Steel and Wire Company
Fraudulent Debtors' Fund Started With October Gifts
The National Association of Credit Men launched a fund to investigate and prosecute fraudulent debtors. From Oct 1 to Oct 31 contributions totaled 1865 dollars from jobbers and wholesale firms nationwide. Subscriptions start at 10 dollars with a target of at least 10 thousand dollars, and the pace suggests the goal may be surpassed. A stray ad notes Saratoga Adirondack Water as a refreshing table water.
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Sioux City
Iowa
National Association of Credit Men
Chicago
T. H. Green
United States
Big plot disclosed ties Jersey City to Manhattan vote
Superintendent McCullagh announced a scheme to bring repeaters from Jersey City to vote in Manhattan. Peter Friend, a Jersey City saloon keeper, was arrested and held on $1000 bail. Officers described organized gangs planned to vote in multiple Manhattan assemblies and move before 9 am.
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McCullagh
Manhattan
Jersey City
Peter Friend
Gregory and
Henderson Streets
Job E. Hedges
Chief Murphy
Bryan
Bowery
Fourteenth Street
Friend
Henderson
S.S
New York
Hedges
S. S
A. A. Warren
Murphy
Sheriff Grell Pursues McCullagh at Night in Election Day Hustle
Sheriff William F Grell with Under Sheriff Mulvaney visited the West Thirtieth Street Police Station and Police Headquarters seeking the home and office addresses of State Superintendent of Elections John McCullagh. He declined to reveal purpose and noted election day restrictions on arrests. The party later visited an office building, unable to gain entry.
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West Thirtieth Street
Mulvaney
John McCullagh
McCullagh
Broadway
William F. Greil
Chief Devery
Gov. Roosevelt
Mayor van Wyck
Sheriff Grell
Grell
New York Times
Virginia Dispensary Delivers First Dividend
Virginia collected its first dividend from the state dispensary program, receiving a 150 dollar check for six months’ profits. The Franklin, Southampton County, operation sells liquor only in packages off premises, with the state taking one fourth of profits. Franklin sits in a leading apple brandy region and the success may spur similar laws statewide.
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Richmond
Virginia
Franklin
Southampton County
General Assembly
Commonwealth
United States
Rise in the Price of Eggs
In Chicago on November 5 fresh eggs rose two cents with top stock on South Water Street at 21 cents. Home market supplies have been tight for weeks as cooler weather boosts demand. Dealers expect a possible further rise before week’s end and cannot explain the early scarcity.
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New York Times
Chicago
South Water Street
Nineteenth Century Cure Advertises Acid Phosphate
An 19th century advertisement from Dayton Ohio by E B Davis touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for nervous debility insomnia and excess drinking, claiming it frees excessive consumption and improves sleep.
Instructions to Voters on Ballot Marking and Absentee Rights
The piece outlines how to mark ballots for straight or split tickets using a black lead pencil and X marks. It explains folding the ballot, avoiding extra marks, and penalties for incorrect markings, plus Section 109 protections authorizing two hours of paid absence during elections for employees and a misdemeanor for employers who violate it.
Kruger Arrives in Paris Port Said Reports Slow Gelderland
Dispatches say the Gelderland cruiser will delay arrival to Nov 15 as Mr. Kruger recovers. Paris officials greet the Boer leader with sympathy and plan an official reception at the Hotel de Ville. A Nationalist delegation will meet him at the station.
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Paris
Port Said
Marseilles
Gelderland
Kruger
Hotel de Ville
Chamber of Deputies
Indictment of Chief of Police Devery in New York Policing Crisis
Grand Jury indicts William S. Devery chief of police on a felony charge for allegedly interfering with State Superintendent John McCullagh and ordering officers to hinder his duties. Governor Roosevelt and Mayor Van Wyck pressure Devery to revoke the Sunday order and enforce election law reforms before tomorrow’s vote.
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William S. Devery
John McCullagh
McCullagh
Chief Devery
Roosevelt
van Wyck
Devery
Robert A. van Wyck
Greater
New York
New York City
New York Tres
Hammond
Goff
John P. Faure
Grand Jury
Mr. Hammond
Timothy D. Sullivan
Senator Sullivan
Michael F. Lyons
Bowery
Recorder’s
Eer
Police
Superintendent McCulagh
Job E. Hedges
Strone
Witheputy
J. H. Hammond
Police Board
Gardiner
Tammany Halls
Unger
Col. Gardiner
Mr. Unger
Mr. O'Reilly
Davies
District Attorney’s Office
Col Gardiner
Samuel Untermyer
Superintendent of Elections
Nineteenth Assembly
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Cratic Party
MR. Bryan
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
The
Chicago Social Democrats
Debs
Tennessee
Michigan
Saratoga Arondack
Supt
West Thirtieth
Terest of Justice
William F. Grell
Foithin
MR. Krueger III
Superintendent McCullagh
Order of
the Mayor's Action
NEW Order
Mr. Lyons
Criminal Court
Mr Cullagh
Kings
Queens
Las William S. Devery
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