St Paul loses propeller on derelict collision at sea
The American Line steamer St Paul suffered starboard propeller and shaft damage after an apparent collision with a derelict east of 46.13 N 48.03 W. Passengers remained calm as the engine was shut and the ship continued to port on reduced speed. Repairs will be assessed at Cramps yard Philadelphia with five months predicted, and Friesland will carry passengers and cargo to Southampton and Cherbourg in the interim.
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American Line
St. Paul
Cramps’ Yard
Philadelphia
North River
Friesland
Southampton
Cherbourg
Clement A. Griscom, Jr
Flushing
Long Island
Samuel Fattle
Battle Sald
Nujred
Thomas P. Ochiltree
Waldorf-Astoria
Tribune
Nantucket
J. F. Fahenstock, Jr
George Munroe
Miss Olgar Nethersole
Robert W. van Baskerck
Solon J. Viasto
Thomas F. Welsh
Confidence in McKinley boosts Southern iron and steel trade
Confidence in McKinley’s likely election has spurred a surge in Birmingham area steel activity. The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Co booked 30000 tons of pig iron in days, the Bessemer and Birmingham rolling mills resume, and Ensley plants push to full capacity to meet demand amid a district wide revival.
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Birmingham
Ala
McKinley
Tennesse Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Bessemer
Ensley Steel
Ensley Rod and Wire
Justice Court race touted by Yale lecturer Morris
The Republican nominee for the City Court judgeship is presented as an educated candidate, a Yale Law School lecturer, with his opponent backed by Tammany through Croker for unclear reasons. The ad stresses qualification and contrasts party backing in a brief city notice.
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Morris
Yale Law School
Croker
Bryan claim on convention stampede disputed by ex judge Scott
The article details Henry W. Scott revealing how William Jennings Bryan’s 1896 nomination was engineered by a trained group at the Chicago Convention. It also reports Chief Devery warning police against intimidation plots at New York polls and McCullagh urging enforcement of election laws amid threats to deputies.
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William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Henry W. Scott
Scott & McIntyre
Wall-st
United States District Court
Oklahoma Territory
Scott
Tribune
Cripple Creek
Col
Oklahoma
United States
Croker
Devery
Tammany Police Department
Richard Croker
New-York City
New-York
Kings
Queens
Richmond
John McCullagh
William S. Devery
Board of Police
McCullagh
Clifton House
Nebraska
Convention
Ciy
City of
New York
Viiith Assembly
Max Hochsum
Sonny” Smith
Abe Silverman
Bellevue Hospital
Republican Victory Forecast From Washington to Arkansas Figures
The Tribune reports forecasts from Republican state chairs across the nation ahead of next Tuesday’s elections. Arkansas predicts McKinley’s gain and Bryan’s drop, with Republicans winning the governorship in several districts, control of the legislature, and McMillan’s Senate re-election, though Democratic suppression may affect results in the Ilnd district.
Republican prospects in Delaware and California defeat
Report from Dover and San Francisco predicts in November that California will give a minimum 12 percent plurality for McKinley and Roosevelt and elect a full Republican congressional delegation. Delaware will deliver about 4 00 percent plurality and elect the entire Republican state ticket, with a Republican majority in both chambers and two U S Senators.
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San Francisco
McKinley
Roosevelt
Congress
George Stone
Republican State Committee
Dover
Delaware
United States
J. Frank Alee
Strong Canvass in Florida Figures in 1896 Election
Gainesville reports show Florida voters split with many Democrats disaffected and some leaning toward McKinney direct. Proposals to move the state capital will boost turnout, aiding Bryan by an estimated 15,000 to 20,000, while Republicans field a strong ticket and expect gains. Sparkman and Davis likely re-elected with smaller majorities. McKinley remains popular across classes. Henry S. Chubb, chairman, Republican State Central Committee.
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Little Rock
Bryan
McKinley
Congress
Ilid Congress
Black Belt
H. L. Remmel
Republican State Central Committee
Gainesville
Chicago
Kansas City
Florida
McKinney
T State
Sparkman
Davis
Henry S. Chubb
New-York
New-York State
House of Representatives
Senate
Republis
Assembly
B. B. Odell
New York Republican Committee
Republican State Central Committee Letter on 1900 Vote Outlook
W L Johnson, chairman, notes in Atlanta on November 3 that many who voted Bryan in 1896 now back McKinley. He cites smaller Republican registration than 1898, Populists with an electoral ticket, and predicts McKinley Roosevelt gains while the party ticket remains weak. Legislature seats decided in October with overwhelmingly Democratic results.
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Free Land
McKinley
Roosevelt
Jersey
Long Island
New York State
Peekskill
Trust
Bryan
Goebel
Kentucky
Taylor
Atlanta
Populat Party
Congress
W. H. Johnson
Republican State Central Committee
Idaho Vote Forecast: McKinley to Carry State by 3000
From Boisé on November 3 the report projects McKinley to win Idaho by about 3,000 votes with Morrison also favored for Congress by a similar margin. The legislature is expected to be Republican. F. A. Fenn.
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Boisé
McKinley
Idaho
Morrison
Congress
F. A. Fenn
Republican State Central Committee
Indiana Republicans forecast landslide victory statewide
Indiana voters are projected to deliver a 20 000 plus gain over 189 and an overall Republican edge of at least 8 000 over Democrats. Republicans to carry nine of eleven congressional districts with two more added. Legislature majorities expected, McKinley and Roosevelt plurality over 36 000 says Charles S Hernley.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Congress
McKinley
Roosevelt
Charles S. Hernley
Republican State Committee
Iowa Farmers Aroused in Lead Up to Election
Des Moines reports November 3 indicate Iowa Republicans see rising turnout with 18 percent urban registration gains and farmer interest. The State Central Committee predicts a larger Republican vote than 1896 and a margin of 65 000 to 75 000. Democrats target Old Congressional District with a Sound Money Democrat. Republicans claim all ticket winners. H O Weaver chairs.
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Des Moines
Republican State Central Committee of
Iowa
Bryan
McKinley
Congress
Palmer
Buckner
Republican Congress
H. O. Weaver
State Central Committee
Newark
New Jersey
Senate
House
Franklin Murphy
Republican State Committee
McKinley projected to win Kansas in 1900 by large margin
Topeka reports McKinley will carry Kansas by 20000 votes with Republicans 27000 ahead of 1896 and opposition 15000 behind. Republicans to elect the Congressman at Large and six of seven districts, with even showing in the remaining district. They expect majorities in both legislative branches and a Republican U S Senate seat. Morton Albaugh.
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Topeka
McKinley
Kansas
United States Senate
Morton Albaugh
Republican State Committee
Maine and Michigan Predictions for McKinley Roosevelt
New York dated November 1 reports Maine will give 35,000 majority for McKinley and Roosevelt, while Detroit dispatches claim Michigan will provide at least 5,000 plurality. Both echo confidence in presidential support.
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New York
Maine
McKinley
Roosevelt
J. H. Manley
Republican State Committee
Detroit
Michigan
Missouri Republicans Predict State Victory In 1900 Campaign
St Louis report from Thomas J. Akins outlines a vigorous Missouri GOP campaign. He praises statewide canvassing from March to November, declares the State Convention in Kansas City a record rally, commends county conventions, and forecasts Missouri as a national battle ground, claiming strong gains and a basis for future success.
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St. Louis
Kansas City
Missouri
Sedalia
State Committee
Bryan
Thomas J. Akins
Republican State Committee
Montana politics shift to Republicans with rising votes
Helena notes a strong Republican shift as McKinley earlier won 494 votes now seen exceeding 25,000. The public mood favors prosperity and anti boodle reform, with predictions of GOP control of the State ticket Congress and legislature. J M Burlingame, Republican secretary, states confidence.
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Helena
Montana
McKinley
J. M. Burlingame
Republican State Committee
Republican optimism on Nebraska McKinley win
Concord November 3 letter from H Lindsay predicts Nebraska will vote for McKinley by 5.0 to 7,460 with strong GOP gains in Ist, IId, and Vth districts. Gallinger forecasts statewide Republican plurality 15,000 to 29,80 and a Republican Senate.
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Omaha
Nebraska
McKinley
Hild
Vith
Poll predicts Republican gains and strong rail service
Grand Forks reports a revised state poll placing the Republican national ticket with a solid lead and the Republican candidate for Congress favored, while the New York Central promotes its St Louis Limited service via Lake Shore and Big Our lines with advertising copy.
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Grand Forks
Congress
ST. Louis
New York Central
St Louis
Lake Shore
Big Our
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James A. Wright
International Navigation Company
Democratic Club
Tammany Banner
Mr. Croker
Tammany
M'Kinley
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Casino Theatre
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Hoffman House
Stone
Anson G. McCook
McCook
M’kinley
South
Claque
M’cullagh
Senator Jones
Democratic National Committee
Grand Jury
the Tribune
Washington
Ington Bureau
Union
Arkansas
McMillan
G. J. Diekema
California
Georgia
M'Rinley
New Hampshire
Concord
New- Hampshire
J. H. Gallinger
Ee North Pakota Republican
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