Scattering Returns Show Shifts Across States in 1900 Map
The dispatch details political gains by region across the middle west, trans-MMississippi, border, and south. Nebraska and McKinley show small Republican leads, while states like Colorado, Montana, and Utah tilt toward Bryan or remain doubtful. Ohio Illinois Wisconsin lead Democratic gains. California Oregon Washington stay Republican. Missouri flags a big drop. Texas and the Deep South swing Republican in places.
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trans-Mississippi
Nebraska
Me‘kinley
Kansas
Utah
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Colorado
Montana
Bryan
Idaho
Nevada
Middle West
Ohio
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pacific Slope
Oregon
Washington
California
Wyoming
Missouri
Texas
Georgia
Carolinas
Florida
Allabama
Louisiana
Tennessee
Plank
Alabama
Arkansas
Connecticut
Delaware
Llinoisenee
Var
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
N. Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
N. Carolina
North Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
S. Carolina
South Dakota
Illinois backs McKinley in statewide vote
Chicago reports McKinley leads in Illinois by about 60 000 to 75 000 in statewide returns. Republicans claim a 100 000 edge for the head of the ticket while Democrats concede a similar margin to McKinley. Legislative prospects favor a Republican chamber in both houses on joint ballot with small gains expected in the lower house.
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Chicago
Illinois
McKinley
Republican State Committee
Democratic State Committee
Yates
Small
Kinley Seen Carrying Indiana By Large Margin
Indianapolis November 7 Republican gains in Indiana precincts point to Mic Kinley winning the state by a larger plurality than in 1896. Early returns near a hundred precincts suggest a margin of at least 20,000 and possibly over 30,000. Precincts are slow to report but Republicans look certain to carry Indiana.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
MicKinley
McKinley Carrying Michigan by Large Margin
Detroit November 7 President McKinley has carried Michigan by a wide margin with estimates at about 65 000. His 1896 majority was 41 542. The Republican state ticket is elected by a smaller margin and all congressional nominees are believed to be chosen.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
McKinley
McKinley Leads Ohio With 40,000 Plurality In Returns
Ohio results show McKinley ahead by about 40 000 as returns from across the state come in Seventeen Republican congressmen win The Columbus district See Lentz defeated The legislature leans Republican State and national tickets run close Chairman Dick claims a statewide margin between 75 000 and 100 000 or more based on late figures
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Ohio
Cincinnati
McKinley
John J. Lentz
Columbus
Republican Committee
Wisconsin Republicans sweep state in 1896 election
Milwaukee reports McKinley and La Follette carry Wisconsin by about 119 000 votes, an 8 509 gain over four years ago. The result assures re election of all Republican congressmen except possibly Barney in the Fifth district, whose defeat remains unlikely.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
McKinley
la Follette
Barney
Minnesota Returns Show McKinley Victory and Lind Re‑elected
Minnesota results indicate McKinley leads by about 40 000 votes and Governor Lind fused reelected by 10 000 to 20 000. Lind's St Paul vote down 1 000 while Minneapolis evidence suggests steady support. Heatwole Stevens Fletcher and Morris appear renominated in their districts.
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Minnesota
St. Paul
Minn
McKinley
Lind
Minneapolis
Heatwole
Stevens
Fletcher
Morris
Minneapolis Sixth Campaign Headlines McKinley Victory
The Sixth district reports McKinley carrying Minneapolis by a margin of about 7,000, signaling a solid lead in the city. Local observers note the shift reflects broader support for the candidate in urban areas.
Bryan Leads In Nebraska As Returns Flow In
Omaha reports at 2 a m show 325 precincts counted with fusionists confident Bryan will win Nebraska by a small margin. Early McKinley gains in other states shrink as Douglas county and New York results arrive. Bryan remains hopeful despite disappointing bulletins from Poughkeepsie El Mira and David Hill home.
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Omaha
Neb
Bryan
McKinley
Douglas County
New York
Poughkeepgie
N. Y
Emira
David B. Hill
Mr. Bryan
Republicans win Iowa state and national tickets by 60009
Des Moines reports the Republicans carried Iowa state and national tickets by a 60009 plurality. The Second Congressional district remains in doubt with Henry Vollmer, Democrat, likely elected. Cities show slight Democratic gains offset by rural Republican gains.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Henry Vollmer
Kansas Stateside Result Outlook by Nation's Trend
Chairman J Macklove of the Democratic state committee predicts McKinley carried Kansas and the Republican ticket. The Republican majority is reported at about 10 000 as of November 7 in Kasas and Kansas City Missouri.
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Kasas
Kansas City
J. Macklove
Democratic State Committee of
Kansas
McKinley
Republican landslide in South Dakota statewide returns
From Pierre November 7 reports show heavy Republican gains in South Dakota with a projected statewide majority over 10000 and a solid Republican legislature. Returns so far come from principal cities, carrying the strongest legislative ticket.
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South Dakota
Pierre
S. D
North Dakota shows strong Republican victory in 1896 election
Returns indicate McKinley electors chosen by a solid Republican majority in North Dakota as Thomas Marshall wins the congress seat. The Republican state ticket led by Frank White secures the governorship with an estimated 8,000 majority. Legislature remains overwhelmingly Republican.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
McKinley
Thomas Marshall
Congress
Frank White
Jewell
Republican State Committee
Maryland Returns Signal Narrow State, Local Races
The Baltimore Republican plurality stands about 8,000 with the state carried for McKinley by about 9,000. Returns incomplete. Legislature appears close and Congressional delegation may be a standoff due to apathy of Chicago platform element.
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Baltimore
McKinley
Chicago
Kentucky Returns Show Bryan Carried State by Narrow Margin
Louisville November 7 incomplete returns indicate Bryan captured Kentucky by about 2000 votes while Republicans held a 281 plurality in 1896.
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Kentucky
Louisville
Bryan
Republicans Carry West Virginia by About 10000
Wheeling November 7 The Republican lead in West Virginia stands at about 10000 votes with returns still incomplete. It will be several days before final tallies are complete.
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West Virginia
Wheeling
Colorado Returns Indicate Bryan Victory in Arapahoe County
Denver reports show Bryan leading by 2500 in 30 precincts in Arapahoe County, with county majority around 8060 and state total about 35000. Both Congressman Bell and Shafroth look set to win, and a large silver fusion is expected in the legislature.
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Arapahoe
Bryan
Bell
Shafroth
Bryan Carries Montana In State Election Boldly
Helena November 7 Bryan carried the state by not less than 7500 with the governor race indecisive. J K Toole favored by Clark Democrats for governor while S G Murray the Republican leads for congress. Early returns show Bryan 1638 McKinley 1550 a net Republican gain of 425 in 199 precincts.
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Montana
Helena
Bryan
J. K. Toole
Clark Democrats
S. G. Murray
McKinley
Democratic Victory Signals Utah Election Outcomes
Early returns show Bryan carried Utah but revised tallies point to a McKinley plurality under 2000. The Democratic state ticket is elected and the legislature appears to be Democratic, with the electors likely chosen by a small plurality.
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Utah
Salt Lake City
McKinley
Bryan
Wooley Claims 500000 Prohibition Votes Nationwide
Chicago November 7 John G Woolley candidate for president on the prohibition ticket estimates that 500000 votes were cast for him yesterday nationwide versus about 130000 for Levering the party's 1896 candidate.
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Wooley
Chicago
John G. Woolley
Prohibition
Levering
Germans Seek Gongessick and Other War News
Reports from Hongkong, Canton, and Berlin describe German interests in Shanghai concessions amid China fighting. A Han en route letter claims Boxers are shot and buried behind holes. a German battalion recounts killing many Chinese during Liang Chang-Chung’s capture and describes bayonet actions.
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Berlin
China
Hanover Courier
National Liberal
Pekin
Liang Chang-Chung
Cigarmakers End Nine Month Strike And Return
In New York on November 7, 1500 workers at Harburger Hemay Co Powell Smith and Hirschorn Mack factories ended a nine month strike. They return to work on old terms and unconditionally. An additional 1000 workers at Oscar Howe Co and Foster Co also resume work unconditionally.
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New York
Kerbs
Wertheim& Schiffers
Harburger, Hemay & Co
Powell & Smith
Hirschorn & Mack
Oscar Howe & Co
Foster & Co
Big Whaling Catches Reported From San Francisco
Big catches by whalers at San Francisco include the California with 6 sperm and 8 right whales yielding 1,680 barrels of oil and 3,000 pounds of bone valued at about 36,000 dollars. The Andrew Hicks reports 8,000 pounds of bone worth around 40,000 dollars and 480 barrels of oil. The Alexander’s catch was satisfactory and previously reported.
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San Francisco
California
Andrew Hicks
Alexander
Okhotsk Sea
Arctic
Smith
Shorey
Kjarven Returns to Seattle After Port Discharge Freeze
The Norwegian steamship Kjarven arrives from Nome to Seattle as a United States transport capt Kanitz reports gales Oct 20 to 28 prevented full cargo discharge. The vessel sailed back with 700 tons of coal and a boiler destined for the river steamer Jef Davis. Two scows were lost during coal unloading at Nome.
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Seattle
Wash
Kjarven
Kanitz
United States
Nome
Dering Sea
IC Kjarven
Government River
Jef Davis
Duchesney
Steamer Samoa Reported Missing After China Voyage
San Francisco reports no word from the British steamer Samoa which left for Taku on September 26. The vessel chartered by Germany carries 800 horses for Chinese troops and returned to port two days after departure with machinery trouble and a new engine-room crew. Three other German transports have since reached China.
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Samoa
San Francisco
Taku
China
Cheecker Champions Draw in Boston Tournament Finale
The last game of the international checker tournament ended in a draw. Barker and Jordan each won two games and have drawn 36. Jordan remains champion as Barker relinquished his claim to the title to travel here. Barker is the only man Jordan has not defeated.
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Boston
Barker
Jordan
Wwe
Franco-Prussian Hero Blumenthal Gravely Ill
Berlin reports Field Marshal Count von Blumenthal born 1810 is seriously ill. He is noted for a long military career and for his prominent role in the Franco-Prussian war including the siege of Paris.
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Berlin
Count von Blumenthal
Paris
Kid O'Brien Dies After Detroit Bout
Michael Goldman known as Kid O'Brien died from injuries suffered in a boxing match with Bernard Carroll at the Cadillac Athletic Club in Detroit. O'Brien, from Bey City, was knocked out in the seventh round after a brutal right hand. He died at St Marys hospital shortly after the fight amid doctors attempts to revive him. Carroll was arrested after the bout and the incident may prompt an anti boxing ordinance in Detroit.
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O'Brien
Fred Striker
St. Mary’s Hospital
Lieut
Boebentz
Carroll
Central Station
Santesty
Andy Ward
Sarnia
Scotty" Cross
Datroit
George Twohey
Early London trading lifts American securities on election news
Brokers gathered on the curb in London to trade on US election results with New York orders leading. The market showed initial gains across American securities before a slight relapse as later returns were awaited and excitement rose in the American market.
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London
United States
New York
Steamers Baron Eldon and Baron Innerdale Race 15000 Miles
Two British steamships Baron Eldon and Baron Innerdale completed a 15000 mile voyage from Java to the Delaware breakwater within four hours of each other. They left Java September 1 via Suez and the Mediterranean. The Eldon arrived first. during a gale near the U.S. coast a crew member on the Innerdale was swept overboard and drowned.
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Philadelphia
Baron Eldon
Baron Innerdale
Dela Ware
Java
Sues Canal
Mediterranean Sea
An‘tic Acgan
Eagh
Suez
Delaware
Brigand Mussolino Encircled as Campaign Intensifies
Rome reports military efforts against brigand and murderer Mussolino have grown into a campaign. He hides in a Mount Aspronmonta cave beneath a rock accessible to an eagle. An 850 man detachment surrounds the area while artillery cannot reach him. Officials plan to dynamite the rock to dislodge a 10 000 cubic meter mass.
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Rome
Mussolino
Mount
Aspromonta
Hog doctor threatened to shoot conductor on Chicago cable car
W M Flint of Iowa was arrested at Desplaines street station after he drew a revolver on a Madison street cable car conductor collecting a fare. Passengers panicked and fled. a policeman intervened and the man surrendered. He is thought to be mentally unbalanced.
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Tles
Chicago
Iowa
Desplaines Street
Madison Street
Hartford Bout Ends Without Decision After Accident
Hartford observers report a 20 round match at the Crescent Athletic club. At 1:25 this morning Martin Flaherty and Oscar Gardner fought for twenty rounds. Gardner twisted his left leg and could not rise. Referee John Willis of Hartford deemed the fall accidental and gave no decision.
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Hartford
Conn
Martin Flaherty
Oscar Gardner
Crescent Athletic Club
Gardner
John Willis
Woman Ends Thief's Career in Phoenix Robbery
In Phoenix on November 7 a Mexican robber known as Ventura Pac was shot and killed by Mrs Lena Peterson after she heard a noise in the rear cattle corral. She fired both barrels of a shotgun, fatally wounding him as he tried to steal a calf.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Ventura
Lena Peterson
Cattre Corral
Kreischer’s Candy Factory and Press-Knickerbocker Building Fire
Fire swept Kreischer's candy factory and spread to the Press-Knickerbocker building in Albany on November 7. Both structures were destroyed with estimated losses around half a million dollars. Priority entities include Kreischer's, Press-Knickerbocker, Albany, and the date.
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Albany
N. Y
Kreischer
Press-Knickerbocker
McKinley Reaches 284 Electoral Votes
The latest update shows McKinley with 284 electoral votes securing a commanding lead in the race. Analysts note the tally consolidates a substantial margin as results continue to come in from key states.
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McKinley
McKinley Wins Largest Electoral Victory on Record
Early returns show President McKinley with about 305 electoral votes to Bryan's 142. Indiana Nebraska Maryland West Virginia and several Western states tilt to McKinley, while Kentucky and New York reflect tight or split outcomes. The result signals a Republican-dominant Congress and cabinet reshuffle to follow.
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Oeys
McKinley
Bryan
Kentucky
Kansas
Nebraska
Washington
Wyoming
Utah
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Republcan
Gage
Treasury Department
Hitchcock
Interior Department
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Congress
Richard Croker
New York City
Tammany
Indiana
United States
William J. Bryan
Mountains
Maryland
West Virginia
New York Returns Show Bryan Plurality in City and State
Complete returns indicate a 31 000 plurality for Bryan in Greater New York and a Republican margin of 90 000 to 110 000 statewide. Oswego the McKinleyBryan race favors Bryan by 444 votes, Elmira leans Bryan, and Rochester backs McKinley with a 4 091 margin. Outside Greater New York 762 districts give McKinley 72 598 and Bryan 51 841.
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New York
Bryan
Oswego
McKinley
Elmira
Rochester
Odell
Greater
McKinley and Roosevelt Win Pennsylvania Plurality
Pennsylvania results show McKinley and Roosevelt winning the state by about 240000 votes while Senator Hardenbergh secures the auditor general post with a similar plurality. Legislature composition remains uncertain awaiting official returns after midnight with several congressmen listed by party and district.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
McKinley
Roosevelt
Hardenbergh
Quayites
Quay
Senate
Palmer
Qlimsted
Wright
Mahon
Lewis
Evans
Jack
Dalzeil
Graham
Acheson
Showalter
Bates
Sibley
Grow
Foerderer
Mutchler
Green
Ryan
Polk
Hall
Republican Lead In Portland Declines Since 1893
REnnie. Portland Maine November 7 The Republican majority stands at 28 900 a notable drop since 1893 Many Republicans stayed away from the polls and returns are incomplete with possible changes to the apparent plurality as later results come in
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Portland
Early Returns Show McKinley Lead In Massachusetts
In incomplete returns Boston reports McKinley ahead by about 50 000 with Bryan carrying Boston and major cities. Legislature leans Republican but with a reduced majority. State officers elected run ahead of presidential electors.
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Boston
Mass
McKinley
Bryan
McKinley Wins New Jersey in Overwhelming Vote
New Jersey reports McKinley leading by a large margin. State Chairman Murphy estimates a state plurality of 65 000, while an impartial tally shows about 55 000 with two Democratic counties missing. Indications point to six of eight Congressmen elected for the Republicans.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
McKinley
Murphy
Warren
Sussex
Democrats claim state ticket victory in disputed count
Hartford on November 7 reports Democrats still claim the state ticket but final results depend on official counts. Republicans hold a 25,000 plurality on presidential returns, likely to grow with later updates. Legislature and all Congressional districts are Republican.
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Hartford
Conn
Vermont Election Headlines Show Republicans Strong locally
Montpelier Vermont reports the usual Republican majority of 32,000 statewide while state and national tickets stay near even. A full Congressional delegation is elected and the Legislature will likely maintain a Republican majority on joint ballot with Prohibition votes falling short.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Senator-Elect Sanford Stricken with Heart Disease
Montgomery reports Governor-elect William J. Sanford is near death at his Opelika home after heart disease struck him. He was slated for inauguration on December 31.
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Sanford
Montgomery
Ala
William J. Sanford
Opelika
Death of Francisco Castillo Venezuelan statesman dies in Caracas
Francisco Castillo a frequent cabinet figure and rival of Gen. Andrade in 189% dies in Caracas. He served as president of the state of Maricibo at the time of his death.
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Francisco Castile
Caracas
Venezuela
Francisco Castillo
Gen
Andrade
Maricibo
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