Congress Very Close Official Count May Be Necessary in Many Districts
Republicans claim safe majorities in both houses while Democrats gain two seats in the lower chamber. Roosevelt named governor of New York. Pingree reelected in Michigan. Scofield wine in Wisconsin. Nationwide elections held Tuesday with numerous states choosing governors and minor state officers.
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Roosevelt
New York
Pingree
Michigan
Scofield Wine
Wisconsin
United States Election Returns Show Republican Gains Across States
Incomplete results through Wednesday night indicate Republicans maintain a large though diminished majority in the national House. State legislatures in Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington Wisconsin Wyoming and West Virginia swing Republican while Maine Oregon and Vermont did not elect. Roosevelt leads Van Wyck for New York Governor by about 20 000. Pennsylvanias Stone wins by nearly 125 000. Michigan and Wisconsin lean Republican. Minnesota Minnesotas Tind fusionist likely wins. Indiana stays with the Republican ticket by about 12 000.
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Maine
Oregon
Vermont
New Mexico
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Colorado
Idaho
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New York
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President McKinley Visits Canton in May Morning
President McKinley traveled from Washington to Canton arriving Tuesday morning at 9:25. He greeted a crowd, reviewed a reception, and then proceeded to the bar area before dismissing the event, marking a notable presidential appearance during the trip.
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Washington
Canton
McKinley
Election Riots At Phoenix South Carolina Lead To Murders
Chaos at Phoenix SC during voting ends in deadly violence with at least one official killed and multiple wounded. Federal collector Tolbert urged separate ballot box, provoking poll workers led by Rose Ethridge to clash, amid broader post election unrest across several states.
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Phoenix
S. C
S.C
J. K R. Tolbert
Charleston
Rose Ethridge
Ethridge
Thomas Tolbert
Rehoboth
Mass killing of prisoners where whites tried to intervene
Report notes whites shot and killed many prisoners during the incident while several conservative whites attempted to intervene to save the captives, but were overruled as the violence proceeded.
Ballot Machines Reused in Rochester Election
Ballot machines were used in Rochester New York for the second time with no trouble. It took four minutes to cast a split ticket and only seconds to vote a straight ticket. Polls closed at 5 30 PM and the citywide result was known within half an hour at newspaper offices.
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Rochester
N. Y
Cleveland Cast Early Ballot at Princeton Polls
Ex President Grover Cleveland was among the first to vote at Princeton New Jersey where he entered the booth with Democratic State Senate hopeful Bayard Stockton at eight o'clock and requested a ballot before Princeton had breakfast.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Bayard Stockton
Benjamin Harrison Votes at Indianapolis Precinct
Ex president Benjamin Harrison arrived at a voting precinct in the Second Ward of Indianapolis at around 10 o clock. He joined the line with other voters as booths opened, briefly awaiting admission while three voters were ahead at each precinct.
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Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Indianapolis
Early Returns Show GOP Re-elects Two Congressmen
Partial returns from several states indicate Republican gains with Oklahoma electing a GOP Congressman and fusion Legislature. Rhode Island re-elects two Republicans while Texas leans Democratic by a narrow margin within a 400,000 total count. Delaware shows a complete Republican victory as results come in.
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Rhode Island
Texas
Delaware
Oklahoma
Repub
Returns At Washington Focus On Congressional Districts
Intense interest marked election returns in Washington as thousands gathered at bulletin boards outside newspaper offices to track state and congressional district results. Cabinet officers and officials voted with the President away in Ohio, while White House readings were closely tabulated. Lord Aberdeen, addressing a banquet in Ottawa, praised the United States.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Ohio
White House
Congressional
Congressional party slate by states appears scattered
A long OCR list shows state by state delegate allocations and names such as Reynolds, Smith, and Williams across many states like Florida Indiana Iowa and New York with many entries marked doubtful. The fragmentary text hints at political candidate slates and at large seats but provides no coherent outcome or dates.
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Robbins
Severery
Colorado
Bell
Shafroth
Henry
Rees
Beene
Sperry
Hill
Delaware
J. H. Hoffecher
Florida
Sparkman
Darvis
Idaho
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INCIS
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Cannon
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Warner
Foster
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Hitt
Williams
Prince
Rodenberg
Reeves
Smith
Indiana
Hemenway
Cromer
Miers
Landis
Zenors
Craimpacker
Griffith
Pink Pills Gave Girl New Health After Long Illness
A woman recalls decades of sickness from wartime hardship and empty canteens. After four years of decline a doctor was puzzled until she used Dr Williams Pink Pills. High doses, taken per directions, restored her health and she has remained well since.
Emperor Francis Joseph Marries for Love in 1854
An account from Cosmopolitan recounts how Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria spurned an arranged match with Princess Helena at Duke Max's castle. He fell for Elizabeth, sister to Helena, and despite objections from mother and nobles, wed in April 1854. The Empress faced scorn from Viennese society, yet the couple pursued a lasting union.
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Francis Joseph
Charles Frank Dewey
Austria
Helena
Max
Elizabeth
Maximilan
Europe
Lumaka the King of Barotse Land and his court
Lumaka, ruler of Barotse Land, commands deep fear and respect among his people. His ceremonial court rivals Louis XIV in etiquette, while a troupe of musicians performs day and night to drive away evil spirits. Lumaka appears as an imposing spectacle in a blue dressing gown, scarlet night cap, and blue terai hat.
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Barotse Land
Lumaka
Louis XIV
Neighbor Aid Sought as Pain Ends Slow Recovery
A man endured intense pain described as sciatica and cried out in agony before neighbors rushed to assist. The account notes relief came only with careful attention and movement, highlighting the severity of his condition and the urgent need for care.
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Sciatica
Aluminum in Scales and Cosmetic Mentions
The article notes aluminum used in scales and delicate machines for lighter, more precise balances and levels. It mentions Glenn's Sulphur Soap and Hill's Hair and Whisker Dye as cosmetic products. A quotation from F. W. Robertson states that a character that cannot defend itself is not worth vindicating.
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Glenn
Hill
F. W. Robert+ son
California travel by the North Western Line featured
Attention to the excellent service and favorable rates for single and round trip tickets this season. First class or tourist sleeping cars available daily year round. Personally conducted tourist car parties weekly to California and Oregon. Many routes without extra charge. Details at Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup advertised for children with safety note.
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California
North- Western Line
Oregon
Chicago
North Western Railway
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