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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1900
Page
1
The Republican presidential ticket wins a large majority in both electoral and popular votes. The party also gains a majority in the House. Bryan loses nearly all northern states, with Colorado Montana and Nevada as notable exceptions.
Early returns show a broad Republican edge with McKinley carrying New York by about 145,000 and the national tally favoring Republicans in several northern states. Nebraska tight and undecided, Massachusetts and Virginia leaning Republican, while Nebraska and Illinois indicate strong contest. Democratic gains in some areas but overall Republican advantage appears substantial with many states reported in by election day.
New York reports an excited opening as prices rise broadly. London trading mirrors the upbeat sentiment with American stocks driving early gains before occasional pullbacks, while traders weigh the shift in sentiment and the impact on key railroad and industrial shares.
A large, orderly crowd gathered in front of the State Journal at Shendu as bulletins appeared. Reporters relayed quick counting updates while excitement rose as results hinted at Meitintey’s lead and strong state interest drew cheers from attendees well into the night.
Washington reports Representative Toudenslagtr of New Jersey, secretary of the Republican congressional committee, announced at 10 o clock that 204 Republicans are elected to the next Congress, a majority over all. Democratic headquarters were practically deserted.
At 10 o'clock Chairman Richard son was absent and his tenants stopped contributing. They concede the House will be safer for Republican politics, but declined to estimate the Republican majority.
Lincoln, Nebraska, November reports Mr Bryan would not issue a statement on the election outcome yet. He said no new information justified immediate comment and he planned to wait for complete returns before drawing conclusions. He noted familiarity with public sentiment and anticipated a future announcement once more data arrives.
President McKinley passed through Alliance Ohio on his way to Washington. A large crowd greeted him with cheers as fire bells and whistles joined the parade.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Quay expected to win by 17 votes more than the required threshold, with Fenney and districts showing MB Quinty ahead by not less than 145 votes on Joliet ballots for the United States Senate. The composition indicates a tight race against Democratic foes as Republicans claim a broad, decisive margin over opponents.
Denver reports early returns show fusionists securing a large majority in both chambers. By noon fusionists would hold about three senate seats and a strong house majority, while Republicans lag behind with only a fraction of seats. Weather notes from Chicago forecast fair tonight and Thursday with variable conditions.
Republicans triumph with a large plurality from 24,000 to 26,000, securing a safe legislature. The party wins on a joint ballot without doubt while the Populist committee concedes nearly all, except Jackson.
Returns up to 1b Oblonk show Republicans leading McKinley by 34,000 to 26,000 as Stanley trails by about 5,000. Republican majorities expected in both houses, with several congressmen re-elected in districts Five through Seventh. Populists concede defeat though dispute remains over county results and recall trends.
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