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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1891
Page
1
Fragmented dispatches describe tense political tactics in Iowa and Ohio with references to a heated campaign, silver dollar appeals, and farmer support. The text also notes a fatal accident near Roanoke involving a colored man and a foreman, hinting at local violence.
New York's election returns indicate the legislature will lean Republican by a narrow margin of about two seats with results still pending from several districts. Analysts note possible shifts in leadership and policy direction based on the early tallies.
In Mississippi on election day, Democrats swept the Railroad Commissioners race and secured the Legislature and District Attorneys. Nominees W. S. Laurin G. B. Askew and J. F. Sessions faced no opposition, and the party is poised to back George and Walthall for the U S Senate.
New York updates from election night show Lt Governor Jones voting for Fas sett and likely the full Republican slate. Legislature leans Republican with Senate 145 to 17 and Assembly 66 to 62. Flower receives a 43 354 plurality as final returns come in.
From Des Moines reports Boies Democrat has won the Iowa governorship by about 2400 votes. Returns on the next Legislature remain uncertain as returns come in slowly.
Ohio reports show McKinley with about 18 000 votes ahead in the state. Des Moines indicates Boies re-elected by a narrow margin, rest of state ticket uncertain. Legislature leaning Republican on joint ballot with 25 Senate Republicans and 55 House Republicans, Democrats 24 and 44 respectively, one People's Party member Engle. Prohibition remains in effect.
Gov. Campbell speaks to a United Press reporter from Columbus saying the defeat is not a tariff triumph. He cites limited funds for the state committee and the silver plank as key factors in the Republican loss, while officials report 62 Republicans to 42 Democrats in the state house and 17 to 14 in the Senate.
Kansas City dispatch reports the third party losing heavily in county and judicial races. They won only one circuit judge across ten districts, while Republicans celebrate the apparent final downfall of the People’s party in strongholds of its leaders.
Boston dispatch reports that returns up to 12 40 indicate Russell leading with about 8000 votes. Russell estimated at 156000 to Allen 151600, producing a governor’s plurality of 5000.
Virginia returns show Democrats winning sweeping control of the Senate with 38 to possibly 39 seats and a likely majority in the House with over 85 of 100 seats. For the first time since enfranchisement no Black representatives are elected to either house. Republicans and third parties offered little impact.
Gregg a Rep. leads Wright a Democrat by 50,843 votes statewide in the Pennsylvania Auditor General race with Pamapeirnta reporting.
The Navy Department announced the death of Capt. Arthur Yates, commandant of the Portsmouth Navy Yard, from heart disease at the yard yesterday. Also reported is the death of ex Governor Albert of Tennessee.
A claim that P. P. P. has completely cured erysipelas swollen limbs bad sores scales and scabs on the leg, described as the most wonderful blood medicine of the day.
Arguments in the Motz homicide trial concluded with pronounced defense and prosecution oratory. Platt Walker argued proved facts and self defense. M H Justice urged motive and malice. R McBrayer attacked conflicting testimony. B Wetmore pressed state theory of murder. Judge Montgomery delivered expansive defense oratory exalting sacred duties and home protection.
London reports from Rio Janeiro claim a revolution with martial law disbanded and a dictatorship established in Brazil. U S officials say they have no information or confidence in the revolutionary report and note Brazil’s Congress recently pressed the president over alleged arbitrary action.
Report from Valparaiso notes persistent hostility toward Americans as Chilean authorities ready three warships and strengthen Valparaiso forts. The Times letters in London are said to inflame US UK sentiments, while Captain Schley watches for possible treachery. Mo
Ex President Grover Cleveland spoke on Madison Avenue noting tariff reform should not be in doubt and urging Democrats to stay true to their principles. He regrets Gov Campbell’s defeat but praises the Flower Russell Boies ticket and calls for honest advocacy and decency in politics. A separate ad promotes Ely’s Dream Balm for colds and hay fever at 50 cents.
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