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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1898
Page
1
A nationwide preview shows 42 states voting with 28 senatorial contests noted. The piece lists states where voters choose Congress and those electing governors or other statewide offices, while several states hold only general elections or minor offices as part of the 19th century political landscape.
The fragment describes a political contest with a claim the republic will win at tomorrow's meeting and efforts to attract republican voters. It mentions a fusion ticket and expectations to elect a majority of the eighteen state senators who will vote for a United States senator.
Ohio off year politics feature five state tickets with only secretary of state and auditor elected in odd years while governor and full legislature face elections in even years. Republicans push for McKislny endorsement amid hopes of stronger presidential alignment and broader party support in Cincinnati and statewide.
Chicago prepares for a major election day with a large registration. Only three statewide posts are on the ballot, including treasurer and superintendent of public instruction. Republicans aim to defend gains in city and state while Democrats expect gains in Chicago.
Lincoln dispatch reports a heated day as Republicans and fusion backers rally and dispatch telegrams to committees. Missouri canvassers predict turmoil with leaders claiming tree silver will die if voters back Democratic gains. Cook says the state ticket won’t differ much and Cockrell may win by a large margin.
At Milwaukee November 7 the state political campaign closes after a quiet race. A full state legislature will be elected except for 16 seats still contested, with remaining incumbents and challengers vying for control.
New York on November 7 reports show Edward Scofield and Republican leaders betting on a solid state ticket outcome, while Democrats led by Senator Murphy push a 40,000 to 100,000 plurality. Bets amount to about 25 thousand dollars as both parties claim likely control of the legislature and congressional seats amid a forecast of variable weather and rain.
St Paul Minn Nov 7 Registrations are about 35 percent below the votes of years ago with the expected full vote tomorrow The drop is blamed on a new constitutional amendment that has disenfranchised thousands of foreign born citizens who have not secured naturalization papers The election day problem is which party will benefit from this shift and which side will claim the result.
The Sixth district appears too close to predict as Weaver and Lacey vie for a swing seat amid fusion and Republican doubt. Democrats claim strength in Second and Eighth, while Nev and Finn contests seem unlikely per Republican views.
Sunday activity centered on restoration by party managers as voters sided with a tight contest statewide. The Second district including New Haven Waterbury and Meriden shows the closest race between Democrat James H Webb and Republican N D Sperry with results pointing toward a Republican win tomorrow.
Delaware voters prepare for election as Republicans claim a 1700 statewide majority and possible two to three point joint vote edge while Democrats project sweeping ticket wins and legislative control. Brevite, Republican State Chairman, asserts likely Republican state advantage despite no firm figures from Democrats.
Detroit November 7 Voting forecasts show strong turnout but possible cross tickets. Scratching of state ticket lines is likely as Democrats clash with Pinree opposition amid dissatisfaction with Governor Pingree. Friends of U S Senator Burrows expect re election with the new legislature.
Voter sentiment centers on Jenks as Swallow gains face opposition from Quay allies. Militia polls show 465,000 for Stone and 150,000 for Swallow, while Democratic counts put Junks ahead of Swallow 451,000 to 375,000. Parties eye independent voters to sway central race.
In a lead up to election day remarks Senator Edward Murphy predicts a Democratic landslide in Greater New York with a majority between 50 000 and 68 000. Richard Croker cites strong citywide gains and forecasts about 60 000 statewide and a large Bronx margin.
Des Moines November 7 Chairman Hancock of the Republican state committee predicts all eleven Iowa congressional candidates will be elected. He cites conservative advice from close districts and offers projections: Lacey over Weaver by 700 in the Sixth, Finn down 250 in the Eighth, Hepburn about 1200, Lane by 2500 in the Second.
In husetta Roston on November 7, forecasts say the contest is centered in the Fifth Seventh Ninth and Tenth districts with parts of Boston included in the former. A Republican sweep of Governor Wolcott and the state ticket is conceded by conservatives, with Wolcott's plurality estimated around 50 000 to 60 000.
Boise November 7 Chairman Eua gett of the Silver Republican State committee released a statement showing a net plurality of 6325 for the fusion state ticket. Chairman Morrison of the Republican committee asserts the state but declines to make further hours or figures.
Vague, fragmentary report shows Democrats and Republicans each claiming momentum in governor races and allied offices across Wyoming, Wyn, and Nevada. Both sides insist they will sweep key contests as campaigns intensify.
In San Francisco on election eve California politics show Republicans claiming confidence and readiness as they forecast victory while Democrats voice guarded optimism. The scene reflects a tense statewide contest with leaders from both parties projecting momentum and unity ahead of the vote.
Helena Mont Nov 7 Senator Carter and ex Senator Sanders chose the Republican campaign tonight at the Auditorium If the weather continues fair a large vote will be polled tomorrow Defection of labor vote from the Democratic nominee for Congress and Senate campaign by straight and silver Republicans makes the outcome hard to surmise
Reno Nevada November 7 The fight for supremacy tomorrow centers on the French and Silver parties though Democrats and Populists may each poll around fifteen hundred. McMillan appears set to defeat Sadier for governor and Newlands for Congress. Senator Stewart is expected to win with a wide margin.
In Pennsylvania Dr Swallow’s support falters as Elkins the Republican State Chairman and Garman the Democratic State Chairmen project rival leads for Stone and Janka. Reports from counties show Swallow’s decline among Independent voters amid a shift toward Democratic harmony and party leadership unity.
Salt Lake City Utah Nov 1 The election tomorrow will likely bring out new votes There are four tickets in the field Democrats Republicans Populist and Silver party The campaign has been bitter and the result is hard to forecast due to intense party activity and uncertain turnout
Colorado volunteers are mustered out at Port Hancock New York after months in camp Some men will return home soon while the majority depart west for new postings in the army actions reflect a routine discharge ceremony and reassignment.
Washington November 7 explosion and fire in the old Capitol wrecked the supreme court room and adjacent courts. Gas main rupture and massive smoke damaged the supreme court library with about 20,000 volumes, and records from 1792 to 1872 were likely destroyed. Officials fear total losses run to around 200000 dollars for the building and much more for irreplaceable records and artworks.
Washington reports describe a major explosion and blaze at the Capitol last night. Firefighters and workers sift debris in the basement near the Supreme Court, with severe damage to the marshal's office and the burned records room containing original opinions from 1790 to 1830.
A morning fire at Southern Pacific railroad shops in Sacramento destroyed the car and machine shop and led to the blaze spreading through the ble ante and planing mill cabinet shop. Loss surpasses 220000 dollars. Cause under inquiry, with wind aiding spread. Firefighters and hundreds of workers contained it before daylight.
Arkansas City on Nov 7 hosted a large theater event at the opera house to rally support for Republican candidates. Kirkpatrick spoke on qualifications for Congress while Stanley drew an enthusiastic crowd and praised Republican leaders Lincoln to McKinley. Local managers predict Bridgley’s election as turnout nears polls.
A large barn on A Hazen’s farm near town burned at 4 am. Two cows died in the flames and hay was consumed. The wind drove fire toward the Hazen house, which was saved only by strenuous effort. origin of the blaze unknown.
A Hamilton Ohio dispatch reports former governor James Campbell will cast his final vote in Ohio tomorrow before possibly relocating to New York. The Springfield source notes Campbell’s move plans amid private matters and hints at residence changes, with local readers awaiting his departure.
Paris reports from Austrian court circles that Emperor Francis Joseph plans a marriage once official mourning ends. Archduchess Therese, daughter of Meinild, is favored to become empress and provide a direct heir, a move seen as key to stabilizing the kingdom amid provincial unrest.
A trench of fire in snow sheds between Summit and Truckee halted traffic on the Central Pacific line for about 36 hours. Crews battled the blaze as trains stood idle, with limited progress made before flames were checked and service resumed.
Mi Lerrigo of the MC A says a circulating letter purporting to be from George B Lerrigo secretary of the Topeka M A is a forgery. He denies writing the letter and says he has never heard of J F Huck at the asylum. The association board investigates and states they are satisfied the letter is forged.
St Gatien, the famed 17 year old racehorse, was sold to J B Haggin. He will be brought to Hancho Del Paso near Sacramento. The horse, once unbeaten at two and three, has been a major asset for seasons on the turf with only a few defeats in his career.
N. W. Kinken, known as Black Joe the scout, was found with his Li-yeerold daughter in Wichita. He had never seen the child before today. Rislerns deserted her Arkansas-born partner two months prior. the child faced destitution while he was reportedly wealthy.
William J. Greanuns a coenpersona tor will appear with Wilhelmina Lowe at First Christ Church this evening. Admission reduced to thirty five cents. The act is under Slayton Lyceum bureau. Greanuns imitates many characters and is in demand for return engagements. Lowe is renowned harpist who has performed on premier programs and has tied with Nordica in recital.
In Crete region near Canea inland troops at Hetina refuse to depart as a Russian admiral, following a pattern set by Admiral Nov, forcibly transports them aboard a vessel nicknamed Good Cigars. a British commander oversees the transfer. An advertising aside promotes Flor De Lansidort cigars by Geo Stansfield of 632 Kamas avenues.
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