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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
7
The report details early results from various states. McKinley leads in several districts with Bryan trailing, noting precincts counted and estimated margins. Recounts and contest chatter surface in Denver and Arapahoe County. Stimson remains a Democratic hopeful for governor.
Salt Lake City reports indicate a strong Republican wave as Howell, McCarthy, and Smoot secure key wins. Majorities in the legislature appear likely, with even Democratic strongholds trending Republican. Spokane and other counties follow the national trend with GOP leads in congressional races and several state offices.
Fragmented OCR from Montana and Delaware results reports indicate Republican gains and strongholds. Montana data point to Republican leads in Lewis and Clark and surrounding counties with a small statewide margin, while Delaware projections expect ten Republicans to seven Democrats in the Senate and 16 to fue Democrats in the House, with implications for the next legislature and federal races.
From Providence November 4 with partial returns in the first district Democratic gains are reported across the state. Governor Garvin leads in most districts as Democrats hold the governorship and broaden the margin, while Republican support narrows. In the first congressional district Providence’s Grange Democrat appears narrowly successful, with returns still incomplete. Arkansas votes show Democrats winning seven congressmen with large margins, while overall turnout remains under half the expected total.
In Montgomery a Democratic nominee, Guy Whikem Th Jewkes, won the Alabama congressional race by a narrow majority over Republican Jain W. Smith. Voter turnout was low among Black voters amid a white supremacist convention rhetoric.
Wisconsin election notes suggest Republicans aim to control the next legislature and unite with a Republican Senate delegation. The Fourth District races show tight, low-cost campaigns with uncertain returns, while Shifting support hints at Republican gains if party candidates perform well.
Seattle reports show Republicans carrying Washington with a probable 12,000 to 14,000 lead though early returns suggest a smaller margin. Democratic committee members argue the results do not justify premature conclusions about one party gaining control of the state legislature.
The Massachusetts results show a Republican tilt with 10 Republicans in Congress and 4 Democrats in the delegation, a Senate dominated by Republicans, and a House with 18 Republicans to 82 Democrats and 3 Socialists. Governor Bates leads over Gaston, while the Socialist vote rises substantially. Josiah Quincy’s prior year figures are surpassed by John C. Chase’s strong statewide showing.
Across Florida, Wyoming, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa and beyond, early returns show mixed outcomes. Democrats gain in Missouri and Pennsylvania while Wyoming and Florida flag Republican strength. notable races include Mallory set to seek re-election, Mandell leading in Wyoming, and a Democratic surge in St. Louis area.
Voter tallies by ward precincts list names such as Curtis Craddock Emerson Kelly Liling Hart Warner Nichols Schenck Stebbins Newman and others. Includes county officials like sheriff and county attorney with totals and notes on missing precinct data and vote redistribution implications.
Cold weather forecast issued by government. Temperature readings drop across the region as markets report steady government bonds and dollars in trade. The day’s notes mention New York City and time stamps.
Market coverage shows grain steady with a firm opening then softening, live stock steady across centers, and a dull to unsettled Wall Street session. Election sentiment weighed on stocks amid scattered gains and losses in rail and industrial names, with some highs capped by cautious trading and export concerns. Highs and lows reflected mixed domestic and foreign influences, as traders awaited further developments.
Henry Farnum, an old county resident aged about 70, died at the North Fiona hotel from heart failure Tuesday. An open Bible lay on a chair near his bed and his whiskey bottle nearby. He had some money. weather notes forecast rain possible in Kansas tonight and tomorrow, with northerly winds.
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