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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
4
Chicago reports indicate Republicans gain two House seats while Democrats gain one, giving a net Republican advantage of one seat. The list covers numerous districts across Alabama to Wyoming with many named candidates and party affiliations.
Exclusive AP wire reports a telegram from Richard Croker in Lincoln Nebraska dated November 6 1896 noting that the state voted heavily against W J Bryan yet the county shifted from McKinley’s 23000 majority in 1896 to 33000 today a gain of 66000 while declaring the campaign defeated but not discouraged.
Georgetown Ky Nov 1 James A Norton a juryman in the Youtney trial was burned to death in the Sadie ville prison last night after alcohol related charge. His red clothing caught fire and ignited the building.
Lincoln Nebraska November 6 National Committeeman Dahlman says McKinley may still win if other plates come to the rescue despite losses in New York and Welinels and Aryan close to him.
A fragment notes a political push to preempt the vote with a claim that the state electors will exceed 175000 votes. Mentions McKinney Bryan Morava Chilton and a Tea era remark on electoral outcome.
Early returns across New Jersey indicate a Republican victory with McKinley and Hobart leading by over 60 000 in the state and Republicans carrying six of eight Congress seats. Estimates from Middlesex and Atlantic counties show favorable margins for the GOP, while Camden County reports a 12 000 advantage for McKinley.
Boston and statewide returns indicate Bryan leads in several towns with large Democratic gains, while McKinley maintains a smaller statewide margin. Early results show Bevan plurality in Boston rivaling Bryan, with Crane winning the governorship and Republicans gaining most of the congressional seats.
Providence reports 27 of 40 districts counted in Rhode Island showing McKinley leading 4 048 to 1 880 with gains since 1900 and five cities unreported. Congressman Melville Bull and Adin A Capron, Republicans, have been reelected from Rhode Island.
Journal dispatch reports from 14 of 20 Lincoln precincts show McKinley ahead by a margin over 1800 at the Fifth ward Bryan precinct. Precinct A in the Fifth ward lists McKinley 298 votes to Bryan 105.
Dolrait reports President McKinley carries Michigan by a wide margin with an estimated 65 000 majority. The Evening News foresees a potential statewide gain of about 60 00 if remaining districts favor the trend. The Republican ticket is also stated to have been elected, though by smaller margins. Detroit notes 26 wards and towns show McKinley ahead by about 8 000 to Bryan and Fat.
In San Francisco on election night the vote centered on expansion and anti expansion with McKinley likely gaining a sizable plurality. Early returns suggest he will clinch a Republican congressional ticket as national issues dominate the ballot.
In Columbia South Carolina on November 6 Democrats secure victory sweeping all congressional seats. The result ends a long political contest consolidating party control in the state capital.
Reports from Reno in November indicate a quiet statewide election. Early indications suggest William Jennings Bryan may win the state by a narrow margin while Francis G. Newlands appears ahead for Congress by about six hundred votes. canvassing remains to be completed.
In St. Paul Minnesota on November 6 McKinley leads with 250 votes to Bryan’s 227 across three precincts a Democratic gain of 100 since four years ago.
White River Junction Vermont reports early returns with twenty towns showing Bryan at 718 and McKinley at 341. In 1596 Bryan led with 560 votes while McKinley had 3,084.
Early returns in Wilmington indicate a Republican majority in New Castle County of 2000 to 2400 votes, likely giving Delaware to Republicans by about 1200 to 1100. Democrats carry Kent and Sussex with gains, suggesting a Democratic majority in the next legislature. Polls closed at 7 p.m. and Wilmington reports show Republican gains in seven districts.
Nov 6 report from Montgomery notes an uneventful election with minimal opposition to the Democratic electoral and congressional ticket. Early returns estimate a large plurality around 65,000.
Frankfort and Louisville reports show McKinley leading in multiple precincts for governor and president with varying margins. While early tallies from Louisville districts and statewide precinct counts favor McKinley, both Democrat and Republican committees offer no supporting figures.
The blurred report indicates a Republican majority in Indiana with slow returns tonight. A Clay county incident left one man dead with twenty bullets. Colonel W P Durbin runs close to the national ticket as votes come in from across the state.
The Republican state central committee asserts Wisconsin leans 100000 for McKinley while Democratic Chairman Warden forecasts a 10000 edge for McKinley yet claims Bohimeleh could win by 14000. Milwaukee reports 51 scattered precincts tallying McKinley 0.78 and Aryan 2,621 with a net gain of 6508 for McKinley.
Parkersburg reports state Republican committeemen claim Kinley defeated Kinley by a large margin with a 17,000 plurality. In another dispatch from Parkersburg the Republican state committee cites martial returns from three counties showing a 70 vote gain for McKinley over an opponent.
Report from New Haven and statewide totals indicate McKinley leads in Connecticut with about 23 255 after 100 towns report and a Democratic gain of 47 percent. Governor race shows Molwan Republican 21 800 and Hrongon Democrat 14 073 with a 15 000 plurality.
Dubuque Iowa reports Henderson speaker of the house of representatives has been re elected from the Third district in November returns.
In Portland and nearby towns, Bryan and McKinley tallies indicate a Republican net loss of 10 percent and a Democratic net gain of 26 percent. Figures list Bryan 7,071 and 6,155, McKinley 12,403 and 16,765 across areas.
The Gazette estimates a 60,000 plurality for Bryan in Arkansas. Six Democratic congressmen are elected beyond a doubt.
Early returns indicate a Go-A fusion victory by a four vote margin in Denver with Colorado electoral votes likely to go for Morgan, marking a reduced majority compared with four years ago.
Tallahassee voters show low turnout as county and state ticket choices draw minimal attention. Reports indicate a Democratic plurality near ten thousand, with scarce campaigns and limited public engagement on election day.
In Atlanta in November, G Bryan carries Georgian by about 20 000, a drop from four years ago as many Democrats friendly to expansion refuse to vote. The result reflects a split in the party and reduced margins.
In Rolke City on Nov 6 Kryan carried a 16 000 plurality four years ago and now is projected to win by 1000 to 5000 votes. The Fusionists elect their Blute ticket in the same contest.
New Orleans reports a Democratic victory by about 40 000 votes on a light turnout as the state conducted a quiet election with few notable irregularities or contests.
Jackson voters report a successful Democratic electoral and congressional ticket in the latest local results. The proclamation notes a favorable outcome for the party's nominees.
The Fusionista candidate Fitegerald wins a Supreme Court seat while Dryan secures Nevada's electoral vote. The Republicans show a gain from four years ago but fail to surpass the lead, leaving the adda contest unsettled.
Early returns from Raleigh indicate a normal Democratic victory despite slow vote counts.
Wismarck reports Frank White elected governor by about 6 000 votes while McKinley to gain 1 000 more. Portland early returns show a McKinley majority of about 10 000 votes.
Report from Providence dated November 6 cites McKinley winning Rhode Island by roughly 17 000 votes with Little Rhody showing a similar plurality around 20 000. The bulletin notes the statewide result and regional tally as the election returns come in.
In Columbia on November 6 the Democratic slate for electoral, congressional and state offices wins by a margin of about 15 000 to 20 000 votes.
Nashville reports returns from Republican districts showing McMillin for governor and Bryan both falling short of a majority, mirroring results from four years ago as counts come in.
Returns indicate a decisive Democratic sweep across electoral, congressional, and state tickets in Dallas with majorities ranging from 10,000 to 150,000 as results come in.
Houston reports Bryan leads Texas with a majority over 175000 in statewide results. Democrats win the state ticket by more than 100000. Legislature appears virtually solidly Democratic and will elect Joseph W Bailey for the United States Senate.
Richmond Virginia reports a decisive victory as Bryan garners a large majority statewide. Voters turnout emphasized by strong support for the candidate amid a charged political climate.
Concord report states Republicans lead by about 30 000 in New Hampshire with complete returns from both congressional districts indicating a strong party performance across the state.
The Royal Hungarian Band, direct from three years in New York City, performs daily and Saturday at the Pure Food Show in Scranton. Described as the finest musical organization, this is their only Scranton appearance this week, promising a series of promenade concerts every afternoon and evening.
A charm of silks announced with a wide range of colors and weights. The ad advertises 19-inch Liberty Satin at 33¢ per yard, 19-inch Colored Taffeta Silks at 5¢, 24-inch two-toned Lining Silks at 29¢, 19-inch Plisse Silks at 63¢, 19-inch guaranteed Taf fetas at 98¢, 21-inch Black Brocades with polka dots at 69¢, 21-inch Black and White Satin Striped Taffetas at 69¢, 27-inch all silk Black Satin Duchess at 97¢, 20-inch Peau de Soie at 79¢, 22-inch Black Peau de Soie at $1.00, 29-inch Black Gros Grain at 79¢, and 22-inch Swiss Taffeta at 95¢. Special November pricing emphasized throughout.
Cyrun A. Sulloway, Republican, is returned to office in the First district after another term. Frank D. Currier, Republican, secures the Second district seat announced as a victory for the party.
In Utah seven districts across Salt Lake and surrounding counties reported results on November 6. The gains were not primarily for the Republican party, with only modest shifts observed and no clear statewide victory. Local officials emphasized the fragmented vote and the need for further tally reviews.
Governor Roosevelt, with family, received early returns at his home and sent a dispatch to President McKinley in Canton thanking him and the nation. He praised the result and pledged gratitude to Senator Hanna and Chairman Odell as well as the governor-elect.
In Chicago on election night November 6 1896 ex Governor Hogg of Texas disputes early bulletins calling McKinley’s win and denounces figures as doctored by Wall Street gamblers while Senator Jones and ex Governor Altgeld listen to state results and await fuller returns.
At Lincoln on election night 1900 Mr. Bryan retired early after the returns, telling reporters he could not be disturbed. He slept briefly in his room then rested an hour, later taking a horseback ride to his farm while still appearing fatigued by the week’s events.
The fragment notes that seeking extra rest likely reflected less worry from a leader's immense following, implying a calmer public mood despite large numbers.
Democratic National Committee chairman James K. Jones declares he does not concede victory despite New York returns indicating McKinley carries the state. The statement comes as late results filter in from the election.
Ex Governor Stone, former chair of the National Democratic committee, issued a statement via Exclusive Wire saying returns show the Republicans carrying New York by about 190000. He noted information from other states is too meager to form a satisfactory opinion on the overall results.
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