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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1896
Page
5
J Mack Lave Wabb Metall and R W Turner share views amid a campaign discussion. The article quotes party lines and signals strong support from various factions for the upcoming electing process.
Fragmented report notes Sh Uist One Womas Senator and Ons Representative succeed in a Lake county contest. Mentions party balance, legislative seating, and references to individuals such as Barth and Cunhon with scattered details about statewide visits and commissions.
Epworth League gathering described with programs including devotional wire service discussions, parliamentary practice, and spiritual talks led by Rev C and Julian. Reports mention church members, branch leaders, and a focus on practical religious instruction and devotional meetings.
In Washington yesterday General Lee, the consul general to Eavasis, faced questions on insurgent advantages. He gave evasive replies as speakers noted ongoing conflict, with references to recent acts and policy.
Nov 6 Des Moines reports the returns show counties heavily in favor of McKinley. The total vote count reflects a strong Republican lead, with Bryan carrying some areas. The election results mark a historic high for a Republican national ticket in Iowa, amid fragmented local reporting.
A garbled early report notes a five thousand dollar amount linked to New Jersey political events. It mentions McKinley and Ho font, a large plurality for McKinley, and a forthcoming legislature with Republicans holding a majority. The piece references the Golden Circle Railway, railroad leaders, and electoral outcomes in various districts with partisan shifts and legislative control.
A Special to the News from Cheyenne reports that with all but six precincts tallied Wyoming shows a very small Republican majority. Fremont and Crook counties lean Republican while Doppler or Democrats gain slight shares in others. Oregon and Portland figures indicate McKinley leads nationally, with state results suggesting a contested outcome as returns come in from multiple counties. Local industry updates note manufacturers planning startup and to pause operations at the Cater and Por stave works, with a November 15 restart mention.
A damaged report notes Seid defeated Maceo amid political turmoil as Spatteh stronger bloc claims victory. The piece cites heavy casualties among insurgents, mentions Hansbrough prospects, and references a 150 vote district majority amid tense Fort Score exchanges.
Wisconsin news and United States dispatches report proposed cattle shipments may pass via France to Switzerland under a French consul general notice. The piece notes an interdiction on certain frictions, inspect requirements, and mentions incidents of rail handling and a fatal hand injury to a Rock Island brakeman while coupling at McFarland Kansas. It also covers various brief items from Minnesota to California, including political results, open Cascades, and local business updates.
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