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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1894
Page
8
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Shawnee county delivers a full Republican majority across statewide and local races. Morrill defeats Lewelling by about 3,234 votes with Overmyer weak at 400 of 11,000. City totals show Morrison 4,473 to Lewelling 2,009. Topeka backs suffrage 3,051 for and 3,987 against. Old courthouse sale defeated countywide, with court site vote near 1,144 to 2,361 against in the city.
A campaign dispute erupts as Republicans accuse former state official Whaley of pressuring a voter in the Fifth ward to cast a Republican ballot while signaling a switch to the Populist column. The allegation centers on overheard dialogue and alleged intent to influence the test column vote. The case involves witnesses and tension over election law enforcement.
Mrs L M Crawford fell down a flight of fifteen steps at her home at 6 o clock this morning. She was unconscious at the bottom with a fractured skull on both sides and one arm broken. Dr. Martin and McClintock attended, and while the skull injury is severe recovery may be possible.
In Scott, Labette and Harvey counties Republicans secure state tickets and county boards by solid majorities. Morrill and Lewelling lead statewide for Republicans with strong showings in Ford,.Comanche, Reno, and Allen areas. Populists win county tickets in several counties, while amendments fail or pass narrowly.
Ex President Harrison comments on last day election results calling it a political revolution. He argues the Democratic Party betrayed principles, inflated by expediency, with factions, cross currents, and misused protection and currency ideas. He praises reformers and urges trusting the people, notes Indiana language fails him.
Republican leaders claim Curtis may win by a large plurality and note Leland’s figures. Estimates anticipate Overmyer’s vote total around 24 009 and a statewide Republican majority beyond Bhawooe County. Dispatches report Leland claiming gains across districts, with Calderhead and Ellisle winning seats and Republicans poised to hold or grow the House majority.
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