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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1896
Page
3
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Ohio Statesman reports McKinley and Hobart winning by wide electoral margins. Early returns from Maine Vermont New York Massachusetts and Maryland indicate strong Republican gains nationwide for sound money. Messages from Chicago Portland and Baltimore spark optimism as results roll in across states, with Michigan Minnesota Iowa and Tennessee signaling decisive margins for McKinley.
Reports from Democratic headquarters show early returns favoring McKinley in several states with Michigan Illinois Indiana Kentucky Maryland and Nebraska leaning to Bryan by varying margins. Telegraphs claim Cook County Chicago and Baltimore bolster McKinley leads. Baltimore predicts a 30 000 to 40 000 edge. Republican gains expected in Congress with five GOP congressmen likely elected.
The text discusses historical electoral patterns in Ohio with reference to McKinley and Hobart, noting prior Republican dominance and a shift in the current year where Ohio did not give its entire electoral vote to the Republican candidate. It mentions past governors and electors, including Mitchell, and references the Republican state committee’s optimism about breaking records as returns come in.
Returns from across New Jersey show Republicans leading by about 37,000 in the state vote for president. Several congressional candidates appear elected, with the assembly and some senate members leaning Republican. Names and districts cited indicate a Republican gain in the legislature and mixed outcomes in counties and districts.
Hobart reacts to Sewall De claree’s claims amid New York rally scenes in Paterson New Jersey. Republican supporters express optimism about winning key states, with Mrs Hobart and Governor Griggs hosting guests as crowds sing and cheer. Honours include telegrams of congratulations from national Republican figures.
The Associated Press reports Pennsylvania elected 30 congressmen with 23 Republicans and 3 Democrats. Galusha Grow and Samuel Davenport are at large Republicans. district results list multiple names such as Henry B. Tloughin, James Rankin Young, Alfred C. Harmer, and William Connell among others. McKinley majorities and Kentucky gains are noted, with Republicans favored in many districts and Democrats carrying limited seats.
Reported dispatches from Lancaster and surrounding counties indicate tight results in the Nebraska presidential contest, with Bryan leading in several early returns and McKinley carrying stronger in others. Local Democratic leaders claim narrow margins for Brean and fusionists optimistic about six congressmen, including Grady in the First district.
Republican chairman Fyler claims Connecticut will cast a landslide for McKinley with a 30 000 to 49 000 majority for the state ticket and a sweeping Republican legislature four congressmen won by large margins and Hon Orville F Platt set to succeed in the Senate. Minor party split and Populist influence noted as Democrats divided. The statewide tally reaches about 175 000 votes in a record turnout.
Reports from five counties and Wheeling indicate a Republican gain over 1894. Officials say McKinley likely carried West Virginia by 13,000 to 15,000 with the state ticket and four congressmen elected. Democratic headquarters expressed no claims.
The report notes Republican majorities across Massachusetts cities and towns with McKinley leading in the presidential race. It mentions party consolidation, voter turnout, and local election patterns as the state leans toward Republican candidates.
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