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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
1
The Nebraska result shows Bryan’s home state leaning toward McKinley by a narrow margin, with Republicans claiming a plurality near five thousand. Legislature majorities tilt Republican in both houses, while final state outcomes depend on local counts. New York dispatch notes a Republican lead in West Virginia legislature.
Partial results show McKinley with about 40 000 plurality and Republicans gaining in several districts. Estimates place McKinley around a 17s lead in some areas, with 34 Republicans to six Democrats in the Senate and 62 Republicans to 39 Democrats in the Assembly, pending missing precincts in San Francisco.
Washington Nov. 5 The next senate will include four Republicans thirty seven Democrats and nine independents with several contests in three states Delaware Nebraska and Oklahoma. Senators Stewart Nevada Kyle South Dakota Turner Washington Harris Kansas and Wellington Maryland are noted as independents or cross party figures affecting the balance.
Fragmentary Washington dispatch suggests a strong Republican majority in the next House. A Republican leader notes incoming returns and press dispatches indicate about 202 members will align with the party in the lower chamber.
Fragmentary text shows discussion of Democrats and Republicans, mentions a secretary denying something, and references counts or expectations about lawmakers. The piece lacks clear events or dates, offering only a political atmosphere and uncertain projections.
Levisetlie Kentucky voters report from 62 of 2 088 precincts show Beck Urvan’s lead at 4008 with Dems and Reps claiming Beckham ahead by 5000 to 19000 votes. Funded by statements from Leslie Coomie and Yerkes supporters claiming Republican gains and four GOP congressmen elected.
Unofficial Delaware election returns place Bryan at 17 818 and McKinney 2186 giving a 4013 vote lead for Bryan. Alexander M Daly, the Democratic nominee for congress, is about a thousand ahead of Bryan’s electoral ticket. Officials count may change figures and shift legislature from Republican to Democratic as the process continues over the day.
Dispatches from Louisville show Democrats and Republicans clashing over results from the heart of the state. Democrats insist Beckham’s margin will not be less than ten dollars, while Republicans accuse padding in Owen and Franklin. Officials prepare for an official count as districts in First and Eleventh face pivotal tallies.
Idaho returns indicate fusionists gaining control as Shoup loses and Bryan and Turion battle for congress. Boise reports four-fifths of votes. fusionists claim 43 legislature seats while Republicans lag behind with many still unreported. Senate fate for George L. Shoup appears set to retire.
Harrisburg reports detail potential House and Senate splits over Quay's bid for control. House Republicans 106 with anti-Quay and fusion members at 98. Senate Quay 26, anti-Quay 18, Democrats 18, totaling 62. Despite a likely three-vote edge to organize the House, Quay could miss a broad coalition on joint ballots.
No November report from Laulaville Kentucky records Leslie Coombs, Republican campaign chair, claiming fair election would have delivered MacKintey and Yerkes an eight to ten thousand majority, while alleging ballot theft by Tarcony and highway robbery. The writer notes the official count will decide, with Goebel County commissioners presiding. At 1 PM the Evening Times declares Beckham the winner for Wontinusden.
County returns indicate McKinley leads statewide by 23815 votes with Governor Stanley’s majority at about 1946 percent. Frank Grimes expected to head the Republican ticket as party gains district seats and judges, fusionists elect several judges, and Wheatly remains a contender in the third district amid joint-ballot prospects.
President McKinley and his party arrived in Washington to a large crowd at the Paninsylvania station and a cordial reception by Secretary Hitchcock General Corbin and officials. The First Lady appeared on the private car platform as cheers rose. The party went to the White House for breakfast before continuing the journey later that night drawing crowds at stations along the route.
The council faced a tense session with Stahl’s police chief confirmation in doubt, liquor and gambling ordinances debated, and a push to postpone. The liquor measure was withdrawn for full attendance, while a gambling ordinance passed with adjusted penalties. A new health ordinance and birth and death reporting requirements were approved alongside miscellaneous matters and appeals for an electric light at a street intersection.
The Evening Journal prints a telegram from William J. Bryan dated Lincoln Nebraska November. Bryan says he would not accept the office of Senator under any circumstances and that he championed his presidential fight. He states he will not take another man’s position.
Governor and Mrs Stanley arrived from Wichita this morning and resumed official duties. He commented on the election results saying Kansans have long known the outcome and praised the people for their testimony and endorsement, expressing gratitude and belief in the process.
Nov 6 dispatches reveal congratulatory messages to the president from international figures and a note on peace progress. Minnesota reports cold snap and approaching snow storms while New York notes a drop in refined sugar prices across major refiners.
The U S Monstor Monterey heads to Canton amid consular protests as tensions rise over territorial claims along the riverside opposite a claimed annexation by a European power. General Lineviteh reports the land seizure and protests from American and British interests while Admiral Yen negotiates with Chinese authorities in Hong Kong.
Washington Nevada reports the first cold wave of the season sweeping western and northwestern states with temperatures near 13 degrees. Snow blankets Missouri and parts of Kansas while southern regions see limited coverage. Officials warn frigid conditions extend into midweek with sharp drops across the Ohio Valley and central plains.
A cluttered notice notes a new two page advertisement by The Milla Company and 2s Dry Goods, claiming a unique claim in Kansas and hinting at an upcoming event. Mention of a Marchioness divorce and a court scene appears in fragmentary form.
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