10 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Sedalia Evening Sentinel
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1898
Page
1
Reports from Indiana New York Minnesota Nevada and other states show Republican gains and silver issues shaping outcomes. Roosevelt leads in New York while Indiana, Minnesota and Wyoming tilt Republican. Arkansas and Texas lean Democratic in key races.
In Jacksonville Florida the entire democratic ticket wins election. The legislature will select a successor to Senator Jausco.
A morning fire in Honey Grove Texas destroyed the north side of the square, affecting the Williamson Blocker & Co general merchandise building. Loss is estimated at 250000 dollars with about half insured.
The Chinese consul at San Francisco reports at least 13 Mongolians drowned in the forward cabin of the wrecked river steamer J. D. Peters now on the Salito mudflats. Several victims were known to carry money.
Chairman Babcock predicts the Fifty-Sixth Congress will be controlled by Republicans, stating that they will secure the next House majority. The outlook centers on party dynamics and anticipated leadership after the election results.
Washington reports show Republican chairman Babcock declaring a Republican majority in the next House with 185 seats, doubt in nine districts, and Democratic hope tempered by early results. Detailed state tallies from Kansas to Maryland project GOP control, while Chicago papers offer mixed opinions on final composition.
Western roads have agreed to offer one fare plus $2 for the round trip from all western territory including Utah for the Good Roads and Public Improvements Association of Missouri meeting in St. Louis on November 21 and 23.
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