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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
2
Returns from Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Michigan and Montana show Republicans gaining several congressmen and state offices while Democrats and Populists win partial seats. Notable races include governors, secretaries of state, and a contest to elect a U.S. senator as legislatures convene.
In Annapolis the state vote resulted in six congressmen elected across districts. Candidates included Joshua W. Miles and W. Laird Henry in the first district, with numerous nominees listed for subsequent districts. The heats indicate gains of two congressmen, possibly three, for the Heatilit party.
Returns list governor and other statewide offices with party splits and total votes. It notes annual terms, executive council, and thirteen congressmen with candidate names and party affiliations. Also reports presidential and governor totals by party and promises complete returns in a later edition.
St Paul Nov 6 Minnesota voters choose four governorships and major state officers for two year terms, an auditor for four, and supreme court justices for six. Republicans sweep seven congressional districts with several incumbents and state senators returning. presidential vote shows Democratic, Republican, Prohibition tallies, with most districts electing Republicans.
Jackson reports the first general election under the new constitution will be held in November. Congressional candidates are listed for six districts with names such as John M. Allen, J A. Brown, George W. Wise, Bernanes De S. Money, and Walter M. Denney among others. The scene closes with a note that the contenders recorded a clean sweep.
Jefferson City November 6 Missouri voters selected state officers for six and four year terms. Voters chose Supreme Court Judges Railroad Commissioner and Superintendent of Public Instruction along with half the State Senate and all House members. Presidential results listed Democratic lead over Republicans with 18,008 to 24,016 and minor party totals. Names of candidates for judge and a slate of other statewide contests are recorded.
Lincoln Nov 6 Nebraska elected a Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Controller Treasurer Attorney General Superintendent of Public Inspection Printer Surveyor General Clerk of the Supreme Court for four years Justice of the Supreme Court for six years one Congressman four District Judges nine State senators and two Assembly members who will choose a U.S. senator to succeed Chirlex F P Manderson Republican The governor candidates were T D Sturdevant Democrat Silas A Holcomb fusion Republican Major Gerrard Prohibition The state presidential vote 1902 Democrat 200 Republican 87218 Populist 4228 Prohibition 4900 The congress candidates by district include Strode He Well Merver Hoyd Weaver Woodbury Metkte Thomas Hen sley Devine Mourth Hainer Stark Alley Woolward McKeighan Williams Andrews The Republicans elect Major and most of the state ticket and five of six congressmen
Carson City reports four year terms for state officers and legislature with amendments on consolidating offices and school money investments. Governor race listed Keating Winters Cleveland Pookhim Jones. congress contenders include Bartine Gignoux Doighty and others. Cleveland leads Jones narrowly as Bartine wins a Congress seat.
In Concord on November 1, New Hampshire voters chose a governor for a two year term and elected two representatives to Congress and a state legislature. Candidates included Henry Oake Kent Democrat and Charles A. Bussell Republican with other party entries. Republicans swept the ballots.
In Trenton the new delegation to Congress and state officers were chosen. The Legislature will elect a successor to United States Senator McPherson, with terms ending March 4. Candidates across districts include Loudensliter, Willox, Gardner, Haines, Howell, and others from Democratic Republican and Prohibition lines. The Democratic state committee chair predicted a Republican senator will be chosen to succeed McPherson.
A jumble of early 20th century notices includes help wanted for females and girls with limited experience, job-seeking women including a nurse and housekeeper, and several public notices from Scranton Pennsylvania. Also listed are estate administration items and corporate incorporation notices with local officials named.
Raleigh Nov 6 The Democratic sweep fills unexpired Supreme Court terms elects Superior Court judges and many legislators. Voters chose a new U S Senator to fill M W Ransom's term and the Vance seat. party splits show Democrats leading in state tickets and a solid Democratic congressional delegation with seven of nine districts in Democratic hands.
Biamarck reports North Dakota voters elected a full slate of statewide officials including Governor and Attorney General for two year terms. The ballot also approved a proposed state ban on the sale of lottery or prize tickets. gubernatorial candidates were F. M. Kinter Democrat Roger Allin Republican and Elmer D. Wallace Populist. Presidential results show Democratic Republican fusion leading with 17 700 to 17 419 Prohibition 8. Business noted Republicans won a seat by about 10 000. Contingent on Page 2.
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