Election Returns Show Plurality Victory by Margin
87,000 votes by plurality. Setillow second with 153,000 votes. Henry George’s supporters dispersed in all directions amid the results.
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Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1897
Page
1
New York Election Result Shows Tammany Victory
New York returns a Tammany triumph with Van Wyck winning the mayoralty by about 58,000 votes. The ticket swept other Tammany candidates as Republicans and reformers faltered nationwide amid heavy weather and turnout estimated around 206,000 in the metropolis.
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New York
Eketlay
Polkth
Lark
Tan
Gen
Tracy
Hegublean
Wid
Low
Henry Georgie
Sores
Vhe
Gleawen
Wariwell
Bane
Grikeshank
Lewis Thier
Aix
Brooklyn
Nin
Queene
Tule
Greater
New York County
Romer County
Quehna
Atschmond County
Algerie
Colet
Var Wyck
Coler
Polly Han
Belen
Fen Wyck Srn
Pracy
Gleason Sa
van Wyck i
oFess
Seth Low
Wren
van Wyek
What Sort of Man is to be Mayor of Greater New York
A clipped early 20th century profile on Hobert A. Van Werk, billed as the “Tammany mayor-elect of Greater New York.” The piece traces his lineage to Cornelius Van Wyck, notes generations of judges and politicians, and highlights family ties to prominent New York figures.
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van Wyck
Greater New York
New York
Hobert A. van Werk
Greater
al New York
Justis van Wiek
Cornelius Rarestx van Wyek
New Amsterdam
Holland
America
Republic
Toremont
NY Elections Highlight Henry George Vote Fallout
Old New York report details confusion in 1897 style returns as Henry George supporters faced misprints and missing ballots. Voters pressured by ballot label errors saw issues with substitute candidates and jury decisions on counting votes.
Illegal Voting In New York Court Dismisses 25 Cases
Twenty five cases of illegal voting were heard at Centre Street Court yesterday. Captain Benjamin J. Roberts, DS.A, argued he could vote from his first election district. Magistrate Mott ruled soldiers may vote where stationed and dismissed the case. Captain Roberts had recently returned to Governor's Island after service in the United States Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry George
New York
Thomas Jefferson
George Vandidsey
Wade
Acarcely
New York City
Iit
Athough
Thomas Defivrson
Uckets
Pereen U
Kate
Henry Gerrie
Visine
George
Elikmens
Wit
Centre Street Court
Benjamin J. Retets
Ds.a
Roberts
Governor's Land
Democrats Yell Themselves Hoarse for Van Wyck
Crowds in New York cheered Van Wyck as returns rolled in late last night. As about a third of precincts reported, crowds grew louder and people climbed railings near City Hall Park, triggering a police halt. Panic touched some women while steadfast men kept others safe.
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van Wyck
New York
Nova
Va Wyck
Park Row
City Hall Park
Abig
Demands for Greater New York Reform and Unity
A Democratic candidate asserts post election victory in a Greater New York interview. He pledges to defend civil rights, curb public money waste, restore order to schools and city services, curtail private profit influence, and implement tax relief while ensuring city governance serves the people. The speech emphasizes elected officials executing the people's will and restoring integrity, with continued discussion on reform.
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Greater New York
New York
Mikes
Otis City
Mve
Disputed Ohio Election Sees Parties Quoting Frauds
Ohio finals loom as Republicans and Democrats claim lead in close counties Columbus and Cleveland report divergent tallies. Both sides warn of fraud memory from 1885 and 1917. official counts across four counties expected to settle governor and legislature outcomes with mixed projections for joint ballot majorities.
A Check on Each Other Ohio Democrats Hold Senate Majority
The Dispatch reports Ohio politics show Democrats likely to control the state senate while Republicans retain the House. Senators Hanna of Cleveland and McLennan appear set to win, with Democrats holding a senate majority and Republicans headed for a divided legislature. The outcome suggests continued cross-branch contest and limited passage of partisan bills.
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Ohio
Senate
House
Ohio Partisan Returns Claim State Offices On Joint Ballot
Republican and Democratic leaders in Columbus report continued claims on state offices and the Legislature as of 10 a.m. Both sides hold optimism about the state ticket, with Republicans likely in control of the legislature. On joint ballot margins show Senate 17 Republicans 16 Democrats and 3 doubtful, House 9 Republicans 2 doubtful, totaling 145 members for a 2 vote majority.
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Ohio
Columbus
McConville
Nash
Teket
At-Ya
Tolwis
Senate
Republian
General Assembly
United States
Democrats Claim Majority on Joint Ballot in Ohio State Ticket
Reported results from Columbus state election headquarters indicate Democrats claim a majority on the joint ballot for the state ticket, with six or more seats possibly won. Republicans project a 10,000 to 15,000 plurality and hold at least a three-member edge in the Senate on joint ballot, amid county returns across Adame, Pile, Wood, Belmont, and others.
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Columbus
Enmoute
McCoovilie
Nash
Allen W. ‘Thurman
Adame
Pile
Wood
Belmont
Mandwak
Mahoning
Mocgen
Muskingum
Noble
Ion County
McLean Claims Democrats Elected Ohio State Ticket
In Cincinnati on November 3, Jo McLean issued a statement asserting that the Democrats have elected both the state and legislative tickets in Ohio. He urged an honest return to confirm the claim and signed the message as John K. McLean.
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Save
Democrats
Cincinnatic
Ohio
Jo McLean
State Aid
Legislative
John KR. McLean
Populists Carry Nebraska by Large Plurality
Lincoln reports indicate fusion plurality exceeding 1496 by about 37,000 with fusion leaders claiming up to 154,000. Republicans dispute, while some party workers believe Post for supreme judge and other state offices may be defeated. Lancaster County Republicans slightly trim peri of most tickets.
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Lincoln
Neb
Fusion
Republican Committee
Post
Holcomb
Repubcan
Lancaster
Woods
Register of Deeds
Bryan cheerful on partial returns in Nebraska speech
Tinentin Nebraska November 3 Mr Bryan told the Associated Press returns are incomplete and election discussion is limited. He says Republicans endorsed the administration but suffered losses, Chicago platform support grows nationwide, silver revival admitted, and self legislation on the monetary issue urged. Fusion forces gain in Nebraska. Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans unsettled on further fight.
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Tinentin
Neb
Bryan
Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Iowa Republican by a Majority Ranging From 15 000 to 39 000
Reports from Des Moines indicate returns favor Shaw with a claimed plurality above 20 000 as data from fifty counties show 26 220 for the Republican candidate. The committee expects similar leads from the remaining states and projects a sizable overall plurality as results come in.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Efien
State Central
McMullen
Republican Committee
Shaw
Rerts
Haw
Mel Millen
Sheriff Kepley to contest Topeka election results
Sheriff Kepley votes lead city of Topeka by a slim margin, but statewide totals show Cook winning sheriff race by about 110. Contested ballots allege defective ballots were excluded. Kepley carried Topeka and several townships while losing others. overall Republican majorities fell sharply, prompting a formal contest and recount demand.
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The
State Journal
Cook
Kepley
Partlwats
City of
Topeka
Rossville
Liver Lake
Tecumseh
Taye
Housville Township
Capper
Lees
Com
Kepler
Sherif Buntge
Wright
Repubean
Judie Hazen
McKinley
Yar
Shawnee
Republican Committee
Sheri
Kenney
Catken
Frank Stevens
Santa Fe
Porter
Sher MY
Vote dispute over ballots in multiple precincts sparks protest
The claimant alleges ballots were improperly discarded in Second Precinct Fifth ward and Second ward, and Third precinct Third ward, arguing that the voter's intent was to cast for him. He vows to petition the canvassing board to count the votes.
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Bal— Jets
Ihene Hols
Rankin Mason
Sheri Kepley
Charles Curtis
Shawnee County
Porter Cook
Aus
Wive
Yount
Eections
Frank le Stevens
United States
Cent
McKinley Expresses Pleased View Of Republican Strength
President McKinley, en route in a private car from Pittsburgh to Cleveland, says he is pleased with early returns indicating Republican support remains strong. Secretary Porter notes the election presents many issues across states, with no single national focus visible. The president’s train stopped at Allinbes where a bundle of newspapers was boarded for his reading.
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Pittabare
Qoke
William McKinley
United States
Burrows
Bia
J. A. Porter
Great Butte
Mance Ain
Ohio Srhs
Hounn
Meintess
Tr Hanna
Nien
Pitre
Porter
Mekhinjes
Forter
Mlewir
Boeshan
Heim
Allinbes
Eta Aulitis
Peculiar Punishment Inflicted on Rebellious Tribes in Iodia
A Mat-Sure dispatch reports Sir Lockhart's column encamped in Malden valley, a new district, where Afridis boasted invincibility. They visited the Hadi mosque and grove, root of tribal intrigue, hewing down trees as a mark of punishment. The enemy resisted. dispersed, yet no peace proposals yet.
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Iodia Simla
Nev
Sir Lockhart
Malden
Hadi
FIGHTING AUSTRIA TURNS VIOLENT IN STUDENT CLASHES
Vienna reports say German and Czech students clashed amid recent Reichstag tensions. Six Germans were seriously injured and twenty wounded in Prague. Bruenn saw similar clashes with heavy repercussions. Numerous arrests followed in each location. Police kept order on election day with 18 officers patrolling. One arrest occurred for an unrelated gallery disturbance at Crawford's Opera House.
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Vienna
Prague
Bruen
Stacie
Sommers
Clifton Moffitt
Crawford
Gumtmone
Oakland Falls Down Stairs in Accident at Home
Benjamin Oakland fell down stairs at his house yesterday afternoon and was badly bruised. He was moved to the Valuation Army hospital where he is resting comfortably. A former Santa Fe railroad quarry overseer in New Mexico, Oakland has since exhausted his savings and is in poor health but willing to work.
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B. Oak
Feile
Benjamin Oakland
Valuation Army Hospital
Mr. Oakland
Santa Fe Railroad
New Mexico
White
Aueca Dat
Mixed Kansas election results show party balance shifts
Fragmented returns from Kansas counties indicate no decisive edge for either party. Republicans win some districts while Populists gain in county offices. notable shifts include Burris in the Tenth district and gains across Lyon Sedgwick and other counties with varied majorities. Local results at Miami Cowley Morris Riley Neosho and Atchison show mixed Republican leads and continued contest in remaining districts.
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Lyon County
Sedgwick Furnishes & Ssurprice
Burris
Kelurne
Kansas
Yestepey
Poputlatn
Bev Maike
Mali
Wiith
Mopuitet Party
Ae & Basi
Populiet
State House
Western Union
Summer
Cherokes
Ty Rush
Cottey
Doniphan
Ben
Wabaunser
Green Wuinle Etal Teen Tosnes To Trepublicans Are and Loves Aflteheh, 3; Bhanser
Finney
Manhattan
H. ¥ Thompson
Salting
Irien Teersecon
W. B. Hitch Earn
Tifth
Thornes
Burlingasne
A.C J. Chelner
W. T. McBride
Ee Andrews
Sutherland
Dick Pickler
Foley
Andrews
Geo W. Glick
Stan
Bem
Leavenworths County
W. A. Harrin
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