Triumphs and Tensions in 1896 State Returns Across the Union
Early returns show Ohio supporting Nash and the McKinley administration by 30 000 to 40 000 amid militia presence at polls Kentucky ltests by the Republican ticket 10 000 to 15 000 Maryland and Nebraska diverge with Democratic and Fusionist leads respectively Pennsylvania backs Barnett Nash and state ticket by 120 000 majority while Ohio reports strong Labor Center support for Jones and GOP treachery accusations Maryland claims Democratic control of legislature and governorship
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Ohio
Nash
Kentucky
Maryland
Nebraska
Pennsylvania
Barnett
Cubo— Judes Nash
Taylor
Jones
Kurtz-Bushnell
McKinley
Smith
Wellington
Barnett Leads In Pennsylvania With Large Pluralities
Estimates from counties show Barnett ahead of Creysy by about 19,448 votes statewide, with Allegheny County alone reported to exceed 20,000 in his favor. Philadelphia reports a reduced plurality for the Republican ticket as returns come in, while Wilkes-Barre notes a late vote. Local precinct totals from 149 districts indicate Barnett ahead in many areas.
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Philadelphia
Barnett
Creysy
Swallow
Roncom
Haywood
Dietricia
Jawa
Publican Elected Julee Endorsed by Democrats
A publican wins election as Julee and receives endorsement from the Democratic Party. The outcome highlights cross party backing and local political alignment for the winner.
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Democrats
Columbus returns show Republican gains in key cities
After 11 p.m. returns indicate Democratic losses in Cincinnati and other cities with Jones hurting the Democrats more than Republicans in Cleveland Toledo and Columbus. Judge Nash appears to win by a large plurality, with figures around 30,000 to 40,000 and party officials claiming victory as late results come in.
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Columbus
Cincinnatic
Moelwein
Cleveland
Toledo
Jones
Cincinnati
Clevelland
Nash
Tolodo
Judge Nash
Northbore
Nell House
Hamilton
Cuyahoga
Lucas
Trushnell
Wheaton to land at San Fabian and push north
General Wheaton is expected to land near San Fabian twenty miles northeast of Dagupan and gain control of escape routes from Tarlac to the northeast. General MacArthur and General Lawton prepare advances as insurgents clash with the Fourth Cavalry. a raft crossing at Callabuinda is lost with one drowned.
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San Fabian
Wheaton
Tarlac
Fourth Cavalry
Caliabunan
Manila
Wheeton
Lawton
MacArthur
Callabuinda
Third Cavalry
Dublin Mayor Tales Of New York Election Pace
Lord Mayor Tallon of Dublin and Hon John B Redmond MP arrived in New York to observe an election. They toured police HQ and Park Row bulletin boards, praising the expeditious conduct and crediting municipal authorities for the process.
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New York
Tallon
Dublin
John B. Redmond
Poston
New York City
Boston
Daere
Mer Redmond
Wpoen
Redmond
Hoffman
Teiward O'Flaherty
Willam Temple Emmett
Police
Park Row
Boers Slay Kaffir and British Clash Near Ladysmith
Dispatches from Nov 5–7 describe British General Brocklehurst driving Boer forces back at Dewdorp while encounting native eyewitness reports of Boer decoys with white flags. Casualties include numerous wounded and prisoners, with further battles near Pulswank and Globeorkioot as Cape Town and Estcourt fronts report heavy shelling and strategic movements.
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Dewdorp
Brocklehurst
London
Buller
Cape Town
Estcourt
Joubert
White
Ladymouth
Kiday
Ils A Kamr
Prideau
Degdorp
Proeckhurst
Durban
Natal
Wilthisa
Ladysmith
Fry
Thos
Priday
Ladgemill
Oljgeer Belogy
Poers
Mie Turela River
Pyitieh Cavalis
Lansing
Nein
Cilénse
Dublia Pusileers
Neo Otettine
Eeteuurt
Tugeln Teidge
George Free
Colengo
Orange River
Brilliant Wedding in Easton Unites Ridgley and Scott
Lieu tenant Randolph Ridgley Jr of Atlanta Ga and Miss Emily Grace Scott daughter of Judge Henry W Scott wed at Poiret Presbyterian church Easton Pa The bridegroom served on the revenue cutter McCulloch during Manila Bay battle and Lt W T Scott brother of the bride was best man The sword cut ceremony featured a sword presented to Ridgley’s grandfather by Baltimore citizens for Mexican war gallantry
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W. TP. Scott
Dewey
Clarenes Enggland
T. H. Cas
Caurpenter
Toileleh
Alabama Honors Schley With Grand Military Pageant
Birmingham observes a large parade in honor of Admiral Schley. The National Guard of Alabama and much of Mississippi join the cadet corps from five colleges, Confederate Veterans, Spanish War veterans, Grand Army, and civic groups in a procession through city streets. Admiral Schley reviews the parade and opens the state fair before a public reception.
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Birmingham
Aim
Admiral Bebley
National Guard of
Alabama
Mississippi
Coudot Corps
Confederate Veterans
Bane of Veterate
Grand Army
Admiral Schley
Admiral’d Party
Arch Collapses at Reform Series Kills Officer and Injures Officials
In Tooneville Tennessee a new vegetable cellar arch collapsed during a Reform series event. Charles W Kalperin and Mara Mallon were crushed, with W Let hernond Superintendent L D Drake injured but expected to recover. The arch stood 60 feet long and 20 feet high.
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Tooneville
Tenn
Charles W. Kalperin
Mara Mallon
Pittsburg
Kans
W. Lethernond
L. D. Drake
Open Door in China Sees Russia and US Align for China Policy
Count Cassini states Taken Wan, Russia’s Chinese port, is open to all nations and that Russian and American interests in China are the same. He reports no new instructions for China from St. Petersburg, while Germany signals support for a liberal, peaceful China policy.
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Sian
China
Germany
Washington
Count Cassini
Buick
St. Petersburg
Hay
Europe
United States
Russia
Taken Wan
Bertin
Associated Press
Kino Chou
Count von Huclow
Cornell Hands Columbia 20–0 Football Shutdown
In New York Cornell defeated Columbia 20 to 0 before about 95,000 fans. Cornell scored early and added two more touchdowns with a leading defense, while Columbia saw Wright of Keht disqualified for slugging and Captain Witton leave the field.
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New York
Columbia
Cornell
Tihnecan
Corneil
Gwonl
Witton
Walbridge
Waich Columumbia
Younge
Samoa Agreement Signed for Arbitration of Damages
Secretary Hay and representatives from Great Britain and Germany signed a convention at the state department to arbitrate claims of Samoa inhabitants for damages from naval and military actions there last spring. King Oscar I of Norway was named arbitrator.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Tower
Fio
Great Britain
Mumm von Schwarzzenstein
Germany
Vulay
State Department
Samoa
Oscar I
Norway
Aveten
Death sentence for soldiers in the Philippines court martial
The War Department reports a court martial in the Philippines sentenced three volunteers to death for a native assault, with General Otis' endorsement reportedly approved though a reduced sentence may be considered. President Cleveland, leaving Princeton Street, complied with police guidance and moved to his carriage after a brief exchange with a bystander.
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Washington
War Department
Philippines
Otis
Cleveland
Rinceton
K. J
VoAs
Meroe
Trenton
Polla
Chalkine
Deaths of a Day in Easton Political Worker Dies in Booth
Former Judge Jeromes Bennet of Easton fell dead in the voting booth after marking his ballot. He was 65, a lifelong Democrat and prominent party worker since early manhood.
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Easton
Jeromes Bennet
Partial County Vote Shows Republicans Leading
About one half of the county vote was counted from 122 of 154 districts. Early returns indicate Republicans ahead in several contests with Mitchell, Reilly, Morris, Penman, Durkin, Regan, Johns, Kiefer, Costello, Aten among leading candidates. The remaining 32 districts are expected to tilt Republican.
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Repubi
Vosburg Predicts GOP Victory as Returns Rise
At 1 o'clock this morning Republican County Chairman A. A. Vosburg said Democratic leads were small and that most districts yet to report favor Republicans. He expressed confidence full returns would show Republican candidates elected by a slim margin.
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Republican
A. A. Vosburg
the Tribune
Result of Election Returns Distill to Narrow Victory
Returns from 122 of 14 districts show Republicans leading county and city offices by small margins. The tally notes districts omitted from the summary including several townships boroughs and wards across Scranton Abington Lehigh and Wayne areas, with total turnout near 8000 well above half the normal vote.
Fitzsimmons Claims and Democratic Election Support
Fitzsimmons asserts Democratic ticket won by broad majorities with strong volunteer organization. He notes youth volunteers distinguished themselves, praising the party’s local initiative and outreach.
Headquarters Scene Shows Election Night Tension
The report describes activity at the Corton Republican headquarters on election night. Supporters and regulars, including ex Mayor John H. Fellows and Mayor James Moir, gathered nearby while candidates were absent. The scene notes turnout, attention to returns, and neighboring figures in the front row seats.
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Oelock
Corton
Republicane
Seit
Spectateors
John H. Fellows
Wade M. Finn
John G. McAskie
James Moir
John T. Howe
Walter B. Christi
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