Republicans Carry Wyoming in Election Verdict
Republicans seized Wyoming as votes tallied across counties, delivering a decisive statewide gain in the race and shaping the national balance of power for the upcoming term.
07 Nov 1900
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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
1
Republicans seized Wyoming as votes tallied across counties, delivering a decisive statewide gain in the race and shaping the national balance of power for the upcoming term.
The Republican ticket led by William McKinley of Ohio was re elected with Theodore Roosevelt as Vice President. Republicans carried 27 states to 18 for Democrats. Kentucky supported Bryan while Democrats suffered in gubernatorial races with John W. Yerkes winning as Republican governor. Colorado plans to vote for Bryan.
The piece notes party gains across states with fusion and Republican legislatures. It highlights Idaho Kansas Montana South Dakota Utah West Virginia and Delaware electing McKinley and Roosevelt or aligning to block opponents. Pettigrew's silver stance challenged by Republican successor in South Dakota. McKinley’s national popular margin about 550000, below 1896’s 603514.
A riot erupted before 2:36 AM in front of the Rossmore Hotel on Broadway, sparked by Columbia students shouting for Bryan. Police used clubs to break up fights after one prisoner, Frank Butler, was taken in as instigator. Samuel B. Harry, a hunchback, was badly injured and declined hospital care.
The report notes Republicans will hold a 16 vote Senate majority and a 47 seat House majority in the Fifty-seventh Congress, with gains across Maryland Nebraska North Carolina New York and other states. It cites shifts in districts from Pennsylvania Texas Ohio Massachusetts and Illinois, including defeats of McAleer and Lorimer, and predicts continued GOP strength nationwide.
Fragmentary text shows references to United States Senate, Next Senate Republicans, opposition, and Republican majority across Fifty-Fifth and Fifty-Sixth Congresses with scattered figures and labels.
Special to The New York Times from Topeka Kansas November 6 voters faced clear pleasant weather with polls opening at 8 am. Seventeen precincts one third counted show Bryan ahead of 1896 by about 15 percent while overall results look close and not known until tomorrow. Fusion Headquarters claim Kansas for Bryan. W E Stanley Republican governor hopeful predicts victory.
Chicago report notes Henry C. Payne received word from Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn that Nebraska would concede to McKinley. The brief telegram implies a political shift favorable to the Republican candidate in the state.
Omaha dispatch reports slow returns but indicates Republicans leading by about ten to a precinct. Bryan is claimed to win Nebraska by 15 000 votes by Populists while Lincoln and Omaha show Republican gains and McKinley leading in several districts. Voter turnout was high and betting favored Bryan early.
Gov Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill received early returns with family nearby. He spoke briefly on the Republican win praising honest money and prosperity, then dictated a congratulatory message to President McKinley and sent greetings to Senator Hanna and Mr Odell.
Governor elect Odell told The New York Times from Newburg at 11 last night that McKinley carried doubtful states and won sweeping majorities. He projects New York State with a 150000 Republican margin and says Croker carried New York County for Bryan while Greater New York favored Bryan. Odell vows practical businesslike governance.
Richard Croker spoke at Tammany Hall and declined further statements on Bryan's defeat. He noted New York's strong showing for Bryan while acknowledging a loss, and sent a telegram to William J. Bryan noting a county swing from McKinley to Bryan. Croker left for the Democratic Club with John F. Carroll.
New York State results show a GOP plurality of over 140,000 for William McKinley and 110,559 for Governor hopeful Benjamin Odell Jr. Bryan and Stanchfield carried several counties including New York and Queens. Stanchfield won Chemung by 584, Greene County gave Odell 6 votes, McKinley led there by 107. Elmira backed Stanchfield as Bryan trailed by 172 there.
Washington reports a festive mood as McKinley’s re election triggers celebrations. Cabinet members present note relief and renewed confidence in finance trade and industrial activity while urging responsible governance. New York results show McKinley and Bryan contest with borough by borough outcomes.
Crowds flooded Canton streets at midnight as bands played and rockets lit the sky. Dispatches from party officials and supporters claimed large Republican leads in New York Illinois Missouri Indiana and Iowa while President McKinley waved to cheering citizens and held court with campaign leaders at his home.
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