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Newspaper
Silver State
Location
Winnemucca, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1880
Page
2
The dispatches show Republicans leading in northern states and New Jersey, with Hancock favored in California and Oregon. Democrats gain Congress seats in California and Nevada, while a Senate majority may shift depending on state results. The piece urges ending sectionalism and voting on live issues.
The report suggests Garfield is likely elected president with New York leaning Republican though official returns are pending. Nevada results are contested with Hancock listed as winning by private dispatches while the AP shows a close Nevada vote. The World assigns New York to Garfield with a large statewide margin, casting doubt on some press reports.
Geo. W. Cassidy congressman elect from Nevada is popular at home. Though backing a Democratic paper he led his ticket by about four hundred votes locally and carried White Pine county by about two hundred. In Eureka last Tuesday several hundred Republicans voted for him as a sign of esteem.
The dispatch reports Democratic wins across several states. Alabama elects all Democratic congressmen with a 40,000 state majority. Florida also votes for the Democratic state and congressional ticket. Other states show mixed results with Garfield or Hancock leading in Illinois, Indiana, New Jersey, California, and Oregon, while Tennessee notes Republican gains in governor and two congressmen.
Complete returns from Washoe County show Democrats sweeping all but Treasurer and Public Administrator with Reno delivering a Republican-leaning result for Justice and one School Trustee. Esmeralda, Elko, Lander, and Lyon counties report mixed majorities for Hancock Cassidy Belknap Daggett Garfield and Republican or Democratic tickets with several counties tied or leaning. Carson tally notes a state senate tie and small Democratic Assembly lead. Continuous county totals indicate statewide competition with varying local outcomes.
The New York Star reports Democrats and liberal Republicans condemned Major-General Lewin McDowell after it emerged he registered falsely and voted where not entitled. An inspector says McDowell was challenged and swore his vote. dispatch from New Orleans notes Democrats elect all but one congressman. Democratic majority estimated 25 000 to 30 000. Web ster District vote declined. African Americans aroused by the Chinese issue voted solidly for Hancock. The election was peaceable.
Churches in Iowa host public dinners for circus visitors during tours turning proceeds into church funds. The event drew out of town guests and showcased a novel way congregations raise money.
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