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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1897

Page

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All Claim It Votes In City Election Amid Turbulent Campaign

City election day saw rapid voting as early turnout neared a third of the total by 8 a.m. in Greater New York. Polls opened amid a tense campaign with multiple candidates, a forecasted turnout near 1.5 million, and discussions of weather impact on the long voting day.

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Returns From New York Slow and Possibly Unsatisfactory

The Herald notes the vast number of ballots and candidates will complicate counting. Early results from densely Jewish districts and Brooklyn will hint at Van Wyck and Leow strength, with uncertainty until boroughs like Queens and the Bronx report fuller tallies.

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London view on New York mayoral race weighs outcomes

British correspondents offer mixed readings of Greater New York mayoral race. Smalley of Three hints Law victory possible. Daily News and Daily Telegraph writers see Van Wyck as probable though concede Low may still win if unlikely events occur.

Tendon New York Tetux Greater Smalley Law Daily Chronicles Judée van Wye

Van Wyck Voted Early in New York Mayor Race

Seth Low spent two minutes preparing his ballot at the polling place as Van Wyck voted early. Report notes a crowd at the booth and observers recount a short, orderly voting scene with possible demonstrations after the vote.

Seth Low New York Sethow

Shaw Wins by 29,000 in Iowa Republicans Claim

Fragmented OCR provides partial. Shaw by 29,000 margin claimed for Iowa Republicans. References to Wiehe, Dowie, and Dem contrasts appear in garbled text. National and local party notes hint at election context, targets, and shifts among populist and reform factions amid late results.

Shaw Buchts Iowa Republican Beaver Sk Ieuan Nana Mon Fond Btra

Claiming Nebraska Fusionists Claim Early Major Vote Lead

Omaha reports on November 3 as polling progresses with about two thirds of ballots cast. State Democratic Chairman Dahimasy arrives in Omaha and hints at a gain of 5,000 for the fusion ticket. Early estimates suggest turnout near 29,000 votes for the ticket.

Omaha Neb Dahimasy Democratic

Albany Democrats Likely Elect Their Mayor in City

Albany reports that Democrats probably will elect their mayor in the city after a close race. The note mentions outside influence and party strength on the ticket, with the outcome leaning toward the Democratic candidate in this city race.

Albany Mcatons

First Killing Frost Report From Kansas City Weather Bureau

The Weather Bureau in Kansas City reports a killing frost in this vicinity last night. Jeunites corroborates the statement. Temperatures fell to 25 degrees in Topeka, the latest first frost date in two years. Warm and fair weather expected tomorrow with a 61 degree reading at 2 PM under a clear sky.

Kansas City Jeunites Kansas Topeka Jennings Haneas

Ohio voters face steady rain as Democrats gain lead

Reports from Youngstown Akron Columbus and Cleveland show weather dampening turnout yet Democrats favored by pundits. Early counts note heavy local interest in legislative races with Hanna supporters confident while weather slows streams to polling places and voters cast largely straight or lightly scratched ballots.

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McKinley Casts His Vote in Nevada Ballot Hasty Marking

In Canton Nevada President Mokindes Jett and accompanying figures vote by masking process. The scene describes the polling place on West Mexinies Street with a single booth and a brief, tense moment as the ballot is marked.

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Nebraska and Iowa share brisk election day notes

Descriptions from Lincoln and various Iowa towns report cool, clear weather and rising interest in the election. early voting is moderate, with officials noting slow counts and uneven turnout. Chaos from a blanket ballot is feared but not yet evident as many counties report turnout below last year.

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Kentucky Vote Feud Shapes Frankfort Municipal Race

In Frankfort and Louisville voters rally as rain hampers turnout. Republican Mayor George D Todd faces a Democratic machine with charges of fraud amid a high stakes contest. A.B.A. members lean Republican while Catholic voters back Democrats as Owensboro reports rapid polling.

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Election Day in Pennsylvania Brings Light Turnout

Nov 2 reports from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia describe a bright morning with little excitement or interest in results. Rain fell in Philadelphia yesterday, slightly dampening turnout but expected to rise with the day. Movements hint at an average off year vote by day’s end as figures remain uncertain.

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Kepley Leads as City Vote Runs Heavier in Third Ward

Early afternoon reports show Cook with large majorities in the third and fourth wards while Kepley is poised to lose the fourth ward he previously carried. Kepley claims a solid citywide margin as polls stretch into the evening with Kepley supporters stationed at many precincts.

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Kepley Seeks Election In Ward Amid Precinct Watch

Local race details Kepley strong in Third ward Third precinct with Sheriff eyeing 600 to 800 vote edge. Charles McCabe counters while Capper forecasts Republican gains United efforts cite cross mark rules and ballot clipping friction as voters adjust to new voting procedures.

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Precinct by precinct vote notes for Kepley and Cook

Detailed partial tallying from multiple precincts shows Kepley favored in several wards with Cook leading in a few. Reports cite registered voters, early totals, and shifting sentiment among German and colored communities, noting expectations of a Republican edge in afternoon voting.

Monopoly Is Complete Buys Up the Las Stronghold of the Opposition

The Standard OU company has bought 20,000 acres of wild lands in McKean County for 1,400,000 dollars in cash. The sale returns clear profit to the sellers since the property had already paid for itself. The purchase virtually ends the fight of independent producers against the Standard.

Standard Las Pittsburg Standard OU McKean County Seeis Seainst

Miner Injury After Smashup Near City Last Night

Dr Miner suffered a painful facial injury when his vehicle struck a telegraph pole south of the city. He was alone, thrown against the wheel, and a broken shaft hit his left eye amid a toppled horse and barn damage. He remains in hospital with eye injury as doctors assess the extent.

Miner Miner Wis

Kansas election stakes ride in Thirteen Districts

The state faces a heated judicial and legislative contest with Populists Democrats and Republicans vying for all thirteen judge seats and six legislative posts across counties. Candidates in Andrews, Meade, Leavenworth, and many others clash as party lines shift amid endorsements and factional splits. Ballots test party strength in cities like Wichita and Leavenworth with county offices hotly contested.

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