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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1898

Page

5

General Elections Report From Multiple States

Election day reports describe light to moderate interest in several states with cool to warm conditions and clear weather. Republicans gain momentum in some regions while Democrats aim to elect their entire ticket. women voters are noted as more active in Helena and Park City with varied turnout and late polls.

Bait Lake Uesh Menere Burwick Fepuras Beoure GAL Mercure Pines Park City

Ballot Law Expected to Reduce Split Tickets in New Hampshire

Concord New Hampshire officials expect the amended Australian ballot law to cut split ticket voting this election, a change not seen since the system was adopted. The reform aims to streamline ballots and minimize ticket fragmentation across parties.

Concord N. H Nev Mather Cuvore Tin

Mass presidential contest framed by press over weather and vote

A fragmented report notes favorable statewide weather boosts turnout, with heavy balloting reported in Seventh and Ninth districts and strong contest in city wards. Apathy among voters and parties is cited as dampening turnout, with Republicans predicted to win several seats and Hawley leading in Galveston district amid Texas gubernatorial intrigue.

Conaa Roslin Eicerly Zivfox

California mayor election forecast in San Francisco

Report notes a California A Class contest for mayor in San Francisco with heavy expected turnout statewide. Mentions incumbent Charies epresentacive of the Debabliban party and hints at Democratic backing, describing the political climate and anticipated vote strength.

San Francisco Urpais Sinc

Cha vistary Mut foe supporters claim uncertain verdict

Supporters of cha vistary Mut foe predict outcomes after polls while the state awaits a verdict that remains uncertain and potentially close.

Cha Vistary Te Tate Wikbe

Arkansas Vote Interest Dips Outside Fifth District

Weather across Arkansas is fair this morning and conditions are favorable for election day. Outside the fifth district there is no interest in the election, suggesting apathy beyond the central district.

Little Hook Ark Arkansas Thas Tate

Virginia Forecast Signs Democratic Victory Likely

In Richmond, voters expect a quiet election with no excitement as Democratic candidate Captain Lamb builds on splitting the Republican vote between two rivals. Weather is fair and polls open at noon. The forecast predicts a Democratic victory and the smallest turnout in years.

Richmond Sundhine Lamb

Voters in Wheeling weigh quiet election as results loom

Nov. reports from Wheeling and Fargo indicate close races for state legislatures with both parties optimistic. In Fargo light snow and a storm hint frame a tight contest. Republicans look to win the entire ticket, while in North Dakota the coalition predicts a strong GOP showing with a minimum 4000 votes for victory.

Fargo Holmes Oversear Fiske Supreme Court

Early voting proceeds quietly in Delaware rural sections

Report notes voting starts early and continues without incidents in rural Delaware. Firses express confidence while Republicans fear that Rome colored voters could skew tabulation. voters' assistants are present at elections to aid marking ballots.

Delaware Rome

Michigan voters turnout heavy in off year polls

Detroit and statewide reports say voting progress rapid with a heavy turnout for an off year election. Weather is cloudy and mild with winds and a chance of rain, while reports note quiet polling and speculation over Governor Pingree amid Republican and Democrat support in various cities.

Detroit Michigan Pingres

Contest Nears Between Republicans and Silverites

In Reno in November signals point to a tight gubernatorial race between McMillan and Sadter with Silver ties. Stewart supporters are mounting a vigorous campaign for a strong legislative showing.

A Light Vote and an Easy Victory for the Democrats

Reporting from multiple states, early voting shows Democrats favored in Mindasippi and a lighter registration than 1896. In Baltimore and Rhode Island, observers expect full participation and focus on congressional contests and a constitutional amendment. Oklahoma towns report pleasant weather and large influx of new voters, with the election pivoting on the congressional delegate race.

Jackson Mies Mindasippi Beiner Baltimore Providence Niw Rhode Island Capron and Bull Infox Wichita Kaen Oklahoma

Weather Dampens South Dakota Voting Prospects

The Sioux Falls report notes cloudy, raw, windy conditions delaying turnout. Prospects for a heavy vote are unfavorable with rural precincts expected to show turnout at least ten percent below the 1596 level.

Sioux Falls

Colorado Weather and Elections Report in Early News

Colorado Denver reports heavy snow overnight with few voters at 7 am polls. Republicans and fusionists push to mobilize turnout before nightfall. In Finningham the weather is cloudy with rain threats and low voter interest outside two doubtful districts. Democrats hold likely win in seven of eight districts.

Denver Repubiicans Fusionista Colorado Finningham Ale

Republicans Jubilant Over Early Weather Boost

Republican headquarters report high spirits as telegrams from East and West predict heavy early voting and strong support for Roosevelt. Babcock cites good weather and early turnout as a boost to campaign energy, while Democratic leaders remain confident they will receive returns tonight.

Babcock Washington Nav Jesse Overstreet Webster Davis Far Aeway Washington James Hamilton Lewis Ware Kerr

Solid Democratic Delegation in Congress Expected

Atlanta reports little interest as voters foreclose the return of a solid Democratic delegation to Congress. Weather is cloudy and threatening while conditions favor the Democrats. Cheyenne notes Democrats leading and predicts a slight governor’s victory for Alger, Democrat.

Congress Atlanta Eo Greas Democrata Cheyenne Wyo Alger

Connecticut Voters Steady as Polls Open in New Haven

Connecticut opened election day with brisk morning turnout in New Haven and statewide expectations favoring the Republican slate. Early tallies across districts suggest most Republican incumbents will be returned, with D. Sperry potentially the sole exception in the second district.

New Haven Conn Connecticut Nov Elgeston Dosaity D. Sperry Mie Beeond

Delaware Voters Open Polls for Likely Close Result

Delaware voters began casting ballots this morning with polls open from 9 oclock in some areas. Reports indicate a close gubernatorial outcome in the state as both sides claim momentum and convergence toward a single likely result.

Wilmington Delaware Del

Hot contest in Brooklyn unfolds amid arrests in New York

Nov news brief notes a Brooklyn election day with fewer arrests after midafternoon. Superintendent McCullagh says police and deputies faced no friction, while citywide turnout appears tight. Brooklyn specifically watches a contested borough race amid calm weather and overall order.

Brooklyn Bower New York McCullagh Questoners Brookys

Heavy vote in New York with little scratching reported

New York reports heavy voter turnout across all counties with scarce candidate scratching observed. Officials say accuracy awaits ballot counting to determine which party benefited, with current accounts indicating minimal disruption or contest.

New York Unisail

Counting of the ena sere less arduous than us In Butealp arrests on suspicion of Megat voting

In Butealp there were numerous arrests on suspicion of Megat voting but most cases showed the trouble due to carelessness of concentration clerks. No rioting has been reported up to this hour.

Espe Ees

Croker predicts Democratic victory in New York

New York reports Richard Croker says voting day favors Democrats and Tammany, with two-thirds of votes cast by noon and a projected 60,000 plurality for Van Wyck. A Raleigh dispatch notes Simmons of the Democratic committee claiming weak white support but optimistic for North Carolina state offices and legislature.

New York Richard Croker Tammany van Wyck Atlanta Raleigh N.C Saya Simmons Dem Gut

Acushnel Town Votes in Governor and Congressman Totals

The town of Acushnel Massachusetts reports complete results. For governor Wolcott leads with 61 votes, Brace 3. Last year Wolcott had 45, Williams 3. The congressional race shows Green and Luce with party affiliations noted as D. in the text.

Massachusetts New Bedford Mass Nev Acushnel Hay Wolcott Brace Williams Compressman Luce

Wisconsin Voters Split on Election Turnout Report

Milwaukee reports indicate only about two thirds of eligible voters may cast ballots. Long booth times and extensive scratching noted in many areas, with polls closing as scheduled except in smaller towns and rural parts of the state.

Milwaukee Petocke

Pingree Scratched Prompts GOP Knifing Debate

Detroit reports reveal anti Pingree Republicans debating the knife movement and the governor’s lag in multiple factions. Observers note little response from other parties as to congressional or legislative races while losses loom.

Detroit

West Virginia Democrats Claim Two Congressmen Victory

Charleston reports fair weather across the state aiding turnout. Republican leaders forecast four congressmen and a full legislature. Democrats assert wins in the Third and Fourth districts amid optimistic early returns.

Charleston Now

Weather Turns Warm This Afternoon in North Dakota

The report notes a shift to sunny and warm conditions across North Dakota this afternoon. Voter turnout is mentioned as higher than expected this morning, with Republicans appearing more buoyant as the day progresses.

North Dakota

Melvin Bull Seeks Congress In Newport Election

The election in Newport brings a large turnout as both Republicans and Democrats back Melvin Bull for congress. Supporters expect Bull to secure a strong victory as polls close today.

Melvin Bull Rhode Island Newport Hrl Congress

Washburn Football Feuds and Colorado Tour Plans Amid Confusion

G C Piney accuses Glasco of unfair decisions after Washburn faced a tough road game and fielded near-equal weights. A 50 yard run by Barnes and late tackles spark controversy as Washburn quits the field. Team heads to Colorado for a tour facing Denver Athletic Club, Colorado Springs College, and others.

G. C. Piney Washburn Glareco Glasco Reds Glasco Siuc Geil Barnes Glesey Delphos Colorado Denver Athletic Club Colorado Springs College Uebio “Athletic Club Willis Ete Contlege Haskell Indians Tawa

Voters in Precincts Face Quiet Election Day Oddities

The report describes scattered voting activity across wards with low turnout and orderly behavior. Officials note practical crowding, some challenges to poll procedures, and a tense moment as Congressman Curtis intervenes over ballot booth access, while guards and judges manage instructions for illiterate voters.

Showed His Ballot Violates Australian Ballot Law

Col Tomlinson exposed his ballot after voting in Potwin this morning and showed it to J W O Neill. A Populist judge challenged the vote but allowed it after review. Inquiry revealed his action could incur arrest and a misdemeanor fine under the election law.

Col Tomlinson W. P. Tomlinson Potwin J.W. O'Neill Topeka Water Company O’neill Col.Tomlinson

Topeka Wedding and Death Notices Mixed

Topeka announces the marriage of Hal Jansen to Miss Henderson at the residence of Private Snare Delman in Topeka on Griover 1. The notice also lists obituaries from New Orleans for Frank C. Hoover and Charles Currier of the United States Marshals Office, with Currier described as a popular federal official later superseded in the Kansas City tenure. The clipping includes an 1898 Hogan's Rheumatism Remedy testimonial and local druggists.

Topeien Stiss Esbyl Mua’ Henderson Ie A. Henderson Provate Snare Delman Griover Misa Iebate Aire, Wenders Monroe Street New Orleans Frank C. Ti Hoover Kansas City Chicago Orleacs Tinover Charles Currier Leavenworth Curtier United States Jones Neeley Topeka Federal Marshal Sterne Dr. Neeley Currier

Fortune Hidden In Potato Sack Restored To Ward

Naomi Randolph an aged spinster vanished with 270000 in stocks bonds and mortgages. Relatives sought guardianship as she was deemed mentally incapable. Sheriff recovered papers from a garret sack revealing the fortune and the guardian was placed in charge.

Bridgeton N. J Naomi Randolph Miss Randolph Orphans' Court Une Chiese Miss Farndolph Garrett the Sherif Guardian

Fitzsimmons Angrily Tries to Clean Out Hotel Doxey

In Anderson Indiana Fitzsimmons, angered by hostile press on his show, entered the Hotel Doxey dining room with his hat on and argued with Head Walter Yokum over it. After being told to remove his hat or depart, he relented. He then learned Yokum boasted and tried to storm the stairs to purge the staff. hotel employees restrained him and sent him to his train. Funeral of David A Wells held in Norwich with private and public services at Christ Episcopal Church and burial at Yantic cemetery. Wells, noted political economist, was remembered in a simple service. Advertisements note Union Pacific service to western points, new coats at 31 Kansas Ave, and Promoted cures for chronic rheumatism by Dr. Hettinger with local药 shop listings, and a steam laundry ad for color-fast ladies’ shirts.

Saint Sole Nelo Clark Clark Nick’ Chiles Wick Fen "Yones Stasi Curtis Marshal Sterne Duce Santa Fe Wiest Clecky Anderson Ind Fitzsimmons Doxey Yexter Walter Yokum Fitz Yokum David A. Wells Norwich Conn David Ames Wells Mr. Wells Christ Episcopal Church Yantic Cemetery Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Union Pacific F. A. Lewis J. ©. Patton Clements CO Kansas Ave

Market Report From Kansas City Briefly Notes Steady Prices

Fragmented OCR item lists commodity prices and market statuses at Kansas City Produce Market. Mentioned are steer and cow lots, marked demand stability, and miscellaneous entries for beef and dairy products with uncertain spellings and stray terms. Local context suggests a snapshot of daily market conditions rather than a full report.

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