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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1894
Page
8
Voter turnout varied across wards with disputes over eligibility and ballot handling. precincts report attempts to vote from unregistered residents, challengers protest rules, and police monitor discussions while counts race toward close.
The New York Disaptch notes Tammany's likely defeat as city polls close at 4 pm and vote counting begins. Early returns show a swing against Tammany, with many districts reporting lower totals than two years ago. The piece also includes art-museum biographical notes on several Renaissance painters and ends with a local druggist's address.
Breidenthal of the Populist state central committee voiced confidence in success but warned returns would be slow as the Australian ballot slows counting. Republicans expect a near victory with late returns. separate notes from Emporia, Leavenworth, and other counties describe hot contests, Republican leads, and bets on Lewelling and Morrill. Five policemen escorted Rev. Sam Small after his campaign speech in Roanoke, Virginia.
State elections report shows Senator Hill voting amid crowd cheers in upstate New York. In New York City Long Island City experiences heavy turnout as Hill leads his ticket while precincts note slow ballot handling and Italians losing votes due to ticket folds. Analysts predict two thirds of registered voters may cast ballots and mention Recorder Smythe’s alleged scratched name to boost Grant for mayor.
Nov 6 Denver reports not less than half of the votes polled will be cast by women. In Arapahoe county about 30,000 of 70,000 registrants are women. Cities report crowds at polls, with committees guiding women voters. Women’s suffrage praised as vindicating reform aims, with high organization and orderly polling noted.
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