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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1892
Page
1
The article reports Cleveland as the selected president with strong margins in New York State and Connecticut backing the victor. Stevenson aids a Illinois contest with Chicago votes, while West Virginia and Indiana show mixed results. Democratic gains appear in several districts and a Washington state claim supports a broader party victory.
Telegram dispatch reports Cleveland carries New York State by 95 000, wins Connecticut and New Jersey with sizable leads, and Ohio Indiana Illinois and more in Democratic surge. Harrison leads in some areas but faces strong Democratic gains and uncertain late returns from several states.
A historical note on yesterday’s national elections shows sweeping Democratic gains. President Cleveland is elected, with a Democratic House. New York and Brooklyn produced large majorities while Western states shifted toward Democrats. Georgia, Florida, Arkansas, Mississippi, Virginia, and Tennessee reflected Democratic strength amid third party challenges.
Carter asserts Harrison will win the Electoral College even if New York shrinks. He cites optimistic Indiana results and notes New York majorities in NYC and Brooklyn complicate Republican gains. He argues Republicans can win with Connecticut Delaware West Virginia and Indiana, pledging Harrison's nationwide majority.
New York reports show Republicans unhappy with early returns as major Democratic cities lean Democratic. Connecticut and New Jersey appear to favor Democrats with Cleveland needing only Michigan and South to reach about 216 electoral votes. Indiana Illinois disputed amid incomplete tallies and fraud allegations fringe the tale.
General Stevenson voting in Bloomington Illinois on election day with his son Lewis. He took a straight Democratic ballot amid cheering supporters. He watched returns closely and appeared confident as eastern results came in. A telegram from Newark New Jersey reported Stevenson leading by over 12 000 electoral votes.
At midnight no precincts reported in Wheeling and counting was slow. Republicans claim statewide victory led by Harrison with Kanawha supporting them while Democrats dispute results. No figures available yet and forecasters expect updates tomorrow.
At midnight the Republican National Committee bulletin reports Harrison and Reid winning California Maine Massachusetts Michigan Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania with ten electoral votes. The terse release lists these results as the party consolidates its lead in the contested states.
Washington reports a near match to earlier projections of a smaller Democratic majority in the new House. Changes across several states offset, with Connecticut maintaining current representation and Arkansas and South Carolina likely electing one Republican each. The dispatch lists the present 1890 wave results and the anticipated next House composition.
Early returns show Pennsylvania voting Republican by about seventy thousand with 21 Republicans and 9 Democrats elected to Congress. District winners include Hines, Hopkins, Erb, Ryburn, Harmer, Wolverton, and others as the statewide tally tightens.
A late poll projects a split Legislature with Democrats and Independents in joint ballot able to elect a U S Senator, while Republicans win the Governor and several congress seats. Weaver favored for electors amid uncertain turnout. Crounse likely to be Governor with Republicans holding the lower chamber.
Jacksonville reports Florida remains solidly Democratic with all electors and both Congress seats won by Democrats. Stephen B. Mallory is re-elected in the First district and C. M. Cooper defeats Austin Mann in the Second.
Detailed biographical notes cover Grover Cleveland’s birth in New Jersey, career in law, sheriff term, Buffalo mayoralty, presidency from 1885 to 1889, and major policies. Also included are Aviat Be Stevenson’s Kentucky birth, law career, district attorney terms, Bloomington education, posts under Cleveland, and 1891 vice presidential nomination.
Across the state half of the Democratic vote has gone to Weaver, making a small plurality win probable. The fragmented results suggest Weaver could carry the state as voting continues.
Returns show Georgia will elect a full Democratic delegation with 11 members. Democrats lead in most districts while third party candidates are crushed. Speaker Crisp gains in re election and Black and Watson’s roles noted with district shifts creating the Eleventh.
The Nov 8 results show Democrats likely winning seven House seats in South Carolina with Cleveland's statewide majority above 20,000. In the Seventh district General E W Moise challenges G W Murray in a district with a large Black majority, potentially making the delegation solid for Democrats.
Early state totals with 20 districts not yet in show Harrison leading with 18,248 votes to Cleveland’s 15,552. The report notes Harrison has the statewide majority as ballots are counted.
The election results show a sweeping Democratic victory in the state and nationally. B. Alexander, Democrat, is re-elected to Congress from the Sixth district by a large majority over third party candidate Maynard.
Harrison carries the state with 81 towns voting Republican for governor while Russell seems to be re elected. Haile's statewide gain is projected at about 4 252 votes if the same per town rate continues. Cleveland and Harrison tallies in 120 towns are reported with 22 744 and 31 445 votes.
Vote turnout in the city was light and across the territory limited. Indications show Antonio Joseph Democratic candidate won re election as delegate to Congress by a majority between 1200 and 2000 votes.
Early returns show Illinois leaning to Cleveland and Stevenson with a possible statewide Democratic win. Chicago and Cook County likely deliver not less than 15 000 plurality for Cleveland Stevenson and Altgeld while rural precincts may trim Democratic margins.
At midnight Chairman Dick reports Harrison electors with a 23 000 to 25 000 plurality based on two districts. Farley declines estimates while Colonel Taylor cites 22 000 Republican lead. Bowler Johnson and Harter gains are noted. McKinley pleased with Ohio showing.
Denver reports on election day November 8 with Governor, presidential electors and two Congressmen on the ballot. Weaver supporters show confidence while Republicans seem demoralized as polls close at seven and counting begins. Early returns indicate Weaver may carry the state.
Early returns show Weaver fusion ticket ahead in Kansas while the fusion State ticket is defeated and Jerry Simpson trails for reelection. Meager statewide tallies suggest a narrow Weaver victory with uncertainty persisting into Wednesday. Mississippi Democrats sweep, Hardmoney narrowly wins in the Second District by about 2,000 votes.
A special telegram recounts President Harrison and his Cabinet in the White House as returns from New York tighten. Secretary Tracy and Secretary Foster concede defeat while Harrison remains calm. The West delivers the surprise as Indiana and other states shift and the Presidential party contemplates withdrawing. Reverend Hamlin stays with the President late into the night.
The state chose eight Presidential electors and six Congressmen. Cleveland carried by a 19 000 plurality. Democrats gain in every county heard from. Fusion failed with only one congressional district, the fifth, appearing doubtful.
The latest results will be published in hourly extra editions as tallies continue. Voters watch for updates from the temporary extra issues.
A breezy Sunday in New York saw many Pisces people in high spirits with lively crowds, while United States marshals reported little activity and few arrests. Brooklyn remained calm and Columbus experienced ordinary evening lighting. other cities showed similar uneventful days with minor surprises.
Reports from New York detail a peaceful election day with heavy early voting, clean streets, and good humor. Police and federal deputies maintained order while isolated clashes occurred, notably near 9 Chatham Square and in the Bowery areas.
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