General Elections Show Stormy West and Quiet East
Mail from New York reports general elections opening with calm East and stormy West conditions. Democrats expected to win House. broad state contests in Maine Vermont Oregon and beyond. Early voting high in New York with blank et ballots and strict poll procedures, arrests for registration issues, banks closed, and workers voting before breakfast.
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Voting Day Across The Nation Reports A Mixed Muster
Across cities from Syracuse to St Louis voters turnout steady with no major incidents. Reports speak of machine use, scratched tickets, and predicted majorities for party candidates including Roosevelt in New York and Van Wyck in New York City area.
Heavy voting reported across Iowa and Midwest towns
Iowa and nearby states report heavy early voting in many cities including Des Moines and St Paul. Weather varied from clear and cold to cloudy, with voters turning out for congressional and state races amid strong party confidence and reports of high turnout.
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Jersey City Vote Tally See Heavy Polls and Split Result
In New Jersey the harbor area returns show heavy party participation with both sides claiming advantage. Early statewide tallies at Newark and Jersey City indicate a roughly even vote, with Republicans and Democrats each holding firm leads in different counties. The Hudson County outcome is contested, with Democrats asserting a slim majority while Republicans dispute the margin.
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Election in Nashville Sees Light Local Turnout
In Nashville and across Tennessee on election day the turnout was lighter than usual with pleasant weather and little excitement at polling places. Reports indicate a low vote with Democrats claiming gains in some districts while Republicans may win others.
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Nebraska and Milwaukee Polls Open Amid Weather and Scrutiny
Nebraska voters report chilly weather and light activity at polls with forecasts of a quiet election. In Lincoln polling hours run from 6 to 8, while Milwaukee records a fair turnout and heavy ticket scratching as Labor voters favor outer wards. Officials note possible shifts in party alignment and expected speeches by Sterling Morton at a Republican rally in Nebraska City.
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Quiet Progress of Election in North Carolina
News from Wilmington and Raleigh describes a calm election day with steady Negro and white voter turnout. Governor Russell voted amid orderly polling. reports note no intimidation and a predominantly Democratic environment, with few Republican votes cast in some areas. Charleston meanwhile notes a quiet statewide contest, Democrats holding the main ticket and Republicans weaker, without major contests in state offices.
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Kansas Election Cloudiness Delays Results in State
Weather hampers vote counting across Kansas as heavy turnout reported in Wichita and statewide forecasts predict snow from the Colorado line. Party chairs plan statements this afternoon as officials anticipate a multi day count with weather a key factor in outcomes for the Republican and Populist factions.
Shouting for Leedy Leads to Beating in Camp
Report from Leavenworth describes a volunteer knocked about by companions while shouting for Leedy. In Atchison and Fort Scott reports, Republicans push gains with Populists contesting. Kansas City quiet, Leavenworth parades soldier vote favoring Stanley. Wichita forecasts full turnout amid cold weather.
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Election returns to be shown on state journal front
In keeping with its custom the State Journal will display election results by stereopticon on the building front tonight. Both Associated Press and Western Union bulletins will be used to present the feeds.
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Weather Outlook From Rock Island and Santa Fe Lines
Morning telegraph reports indicate cloudy cool conditions statewide with potential rain or snow. Snowfall of one to two inches reported on the Rock Island and Santa Fe lines in Colorado. temperatures range from 25 to 60 degrees across regions with a strong NW wind.
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McKinley Votes in Canton House to Polls Early
President McKinley arrived in Canton at 9:25 a.m. on a special Pennsylvania line train in car Cleopatra. Accompanied by Mrs McKinley General Hastings Cortellou and Rudolph Foster he walked to the Pint Ward polling station three blocks away. He voted in Booth No. 1 Ballot No. 135 after a brief, informal greeting. He spent the rest of the morning at the Barber home with friends before lunch with Washington party aides.
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Boxing match ends in fatal knockout in London
Nat Smith knocked out Tom Turner with a blow at the National Sport arena last night. Turner fell unconscious and died this afternoon. Smith and his second have been arrested as investigations begin into the incident.
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Fires Sweep Seminole Nation and Mission Property
A Beacncor report from Hnakaboro indicates forest and prairie fires across the Seminole nation and Fmatiaka mission destroying property valued at about $1500. Strong winds and spreading flames challenge crews as residents scramble to defend assets.
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Peace commissioners cancel meeting with Spain
Paris November reports that Spanish American Peace commissioners informed Foreign Minister Descasse the joint session planned for today will not be held and they will notify when a new date is set. McKinley invited to attend. Sprinefeld Ohio Commercial Club sends letter asking McKinley to be guest of honor at Thursday banquet for Rear Admiral Miller. Max Alvary dead in Berlin.
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Mystery of Topeka Voting Elements Emerges
In Topeka reports a foggy election day with scattered observations on registration and voting. Republicans push for colored and Scandinavian blocs while Populists gauge turnout and potential shifts to support Peffer or Leedy. Santa Fe shops close for workers to vote. precincts show varied early voting, with a large anticipated outcome and ongoing partisan activity.
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