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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1884
Page
4
The Abilene Reflector notes mixed sentiment on Grover Cleveland as next president. It laments Republican gains in the state and county, jokes about Iceland returns, and claims Cleveland reduced GOP majorities in Brooklyn and Erie County while insisting he wasn’t repudiated locally.
The Times and Sun declare Cleveland and Hendricks elected with narrow margins in New York and varied results across states. Close races in Indiana and California plus claims of Democratic gains in Illinois Wisconsin Michigan frame the national outcome. Edison pursues direct coal electricity within five years as political and technical notes fill the wrap.
Final tally by district lists Burton 657 and Livingstone 362 leading a statewide count across Blaine Cleveland Butler and Martin districts. Glick Kohler Hoffman and Culbertson also posted strong totals while Hurd Sherman and Pierce showed notable scores in multiple counties as entire slate totals reached high figures.
Unofficial election returns across Dickinson County indicate large majorities for Republicans with Abilene reaching 1049 votes. Democrats Hornaday and Randt win, Coggeshall close, and Meek narrowly ahead of him. Tabs list by precinct names Blaine, JACBLE, NEWHERN, LYONA, JEFFERSON, HOPE with various tallies for candidates including Kohler Hoffman Meek and Culbertson.
Kansas delivers strong Republican support with Prohibition endorsed and Martin favored by about 40,000 in Dickinson County. The Provocation of saloon opposition reflects a nationwide push, while Glick loses support. Cleveland's gains appear in Republican districts while Tammany influence wanes in others.
Dickinson County voters cast about 4300 ballots with Blaine leading Republicans and Cleveland ahead of Butler. Democratic gains exceed population growth, yielding a county victory despite reduced Magnetizer margin. The note includes assorted quotes and endorsements on health and politics.
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