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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1898

Page

5

Results in St Louis and Missouri races update

In St Louis Republican ticket leads widen with margins from 4000 to 7000. Returns show Bland in the Eighth district with a comfortable majority. James T. Taylor, Democrat, wins in the Wirt district. Cochran (D) elected in the Fourth. Benton (D) possibly re elected in the Fifteenth. Democratic state ticket expected to hold a large majority.

St. Louis St. Louie Trepublicans Lebanon Hichard P. Bland Bland Binnx James Ty Taya Afcinck Tote Cochran St Louis M. BE Benton Dermorrat

Pennsylvania Returns Signal GOP Upset Across State

In Philadelphia the Republican gain grows with Stone winning by about 85,000. statewide GOP lead may reach 160,000 over Democrat Jenks. Philadelphia districts reelect incumbents. Quay faces assembly opposition while Democrats claim gains in Beaver County. Colorado statewide results show fusion influence waning as Republicans secure governorship and several Senate seats.

Philadelphia Stone Jenks Canona Blanneyenpart Mor Gan B. Williams Republiaaa Robert Adams, Jr Hegelican Wiliam McAleer Democrates R. Youngs A. C. Martiner McAleer Equniicaga Joseph Sibrey Dumorral Peniadelmia Riv Pennerivania Sena Sonne Tinton Friends of Senater Quay M. S. Ie David Martin Philipphe Ees Pats Wiese Ogures Snod Clita Senator Quay Beaver York Adri Cumberland Joe Helt Zeisler Lewis Salt Lake City Oran Salt Lake County Beard Eldridge Oberts Sa Haan Supreme 1 Fit Ahree Houerts East Lake City Uimh Eine Roberts Segisnature iSnich Basicn Zane

New Jersey Votes Republicans in Governor Race and Senate Move

New Jersey swung Republican as Bird Powell M Voorhees won the governorship by about 3200 votes. Early returns suggest a Republican sweep in state offices and a likely U.S. Senate seat for Ex-Congressman John Kean. Democrats face losses in several congressional districts and statewide positions. Balloting shows Republicans gaining across Middlesex, Monmouth, and Somerset counties with mixed results elsewhere and uncertain Monmouth outcomes.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Republicaana Bird Powter M. Voorhees Femex County Republica Tn Amnes Setth Js. Iy United Aiwtve Senate John Kean Mith'n Bucces Democrata Middleeux Mowell Middwear Monmouth Dem Bowell

Elected ticket and looming legislature selection

The article notes a cratic ticket’s election and a weak resistance. It discusses a constitutional amendment on state officer bonds and sound security, with broad support expected for passage. It suggests publicans and Pepalives may fail to elect more than five members of the septelature, and that the legislature will choose a successor to Senator Pasco.

Cratic Pasco

Virginia Silver Democrats Sweep Virginia Congress

A solid delegation of Silver Democrats is elected to Congress in Virginia. With limited overall turnout, Democrats retained most districts except the Ninth where General Walker was defeated by Rhea. The new congressmen include W. A. Jones, William Y. Young, Jane Lamb, Claude A. Swanson, and others across the Second to Tenth districts. Rhea defeats Walker in the Ninth by about 1,000 votes, while Democrats win by 2,000 to 13,000 in other districts.

Richmond Ocrata General Wealker Stigraghola Ithea W. A. Jones William & Young Jane Lambs Claude A. Swanson Peer J. O James A. Hay Juhn F. Rixey Willam JM. Quiries Juden Rhea Dern Gen. Walker Rheaom Walker Tike Beae Conpaltace Court District McKinley Jodee mVancebuirg Fogh Texas Austin Tex Burleson West Virginia

Minnesota election chaos hints at Lind victory and mixed results

From St Paul to Winona, Nov 9 reports show John Lind likely elected governor by about 10,000 votes with fusion candidates contesting. Republicans claim several districts hold, while Minneapolis mayor James Gray appears fusionist winner by a large margin. Fusion figures and accuracy remain disputed amid close returns.

St Paul John Lind Aflichell Thomas Canty Daniel Buck Supreme Court Towne Evever Indi Te Joan Lind Minnesota James Gray Minneapolis Repu Winona Minn H—A. Tawney Spalath Charles A. ‘Tovene Mitchell Muprenge Dermioncrate Aerae B. Heatwate Peetlece Seaie St Louis Dallas Tex Dave Democratic Executive Committee Weston Otter Ballioux Kidd Popullar Lee Fosion Herreld Republican Fiat Central Marn Phillips Trepublican Tiurke Gable Teckel

Michigan Re-Elected Pingree by Wide Margin

Detroit dispatch reports Michigan state election results with Republican gains and a contest for the U S Senate. Pingree leads re-election as a Republican, while Republicans win key state legislature seats. The Senate race features incumbent Burrows against Albert Park, with Pingree’s continued influence noted.

Pingree Republicas Detroit Mich Sunator Senor Burrows Albert Park

Indiana Returns Point to Republican Victory in State and Congress

The Indiana scene shows Democrats conceding a Republican statewide majority near 15,000 to 15,000 in some counties. Returns indicate Overstreet, Republican, will win in Indianapolis district for Congress, with Republicans gaining majorities in both legislative approaches.

Indianapolis Ind Congress Marton Brainville Taries A Hays

Massachusetts Legislature Sets Republican Edge in 1st Draft

Massachusetts report shows Senate Republicans 53 and House Republicans 166 with Democrats 67, signaling a strong GOP majority. Governors and congressional races list several Republican incumbents and candidates, noting Pluralities and district wins in key districts.

Hoston Senate Det- Serna House Bruce Dem Wolcott Masten Massachusetts Figet Dietrict George Pimanilan Seco H Gillett Republican J. H. Walker Republ Ic Monty Repubcan BW. Roberts Republicomnts Sight McCall Républican

Kentucky results give Democrats sweep in Louisville area

Kentucky won a sweeping victory yesterday with nine or eleven Congressmen elected, preventing Republicans from gaining control. In Louisville and Nav. Kentucky, the Democrats secured key seats, boosting their tally as the outcome reshapes the state’s congressional delegation.

Louisville Nav Kentucky Mine Semelphy

Republican landslide evident in Northwest and state

Report from Washington and nearby states details a broad Republican victory in congressional races and judicial contests. Returns show Cushman and Jones elected to Congress, a statewide GOP gain with large margins, and Republicans poised to control the legislature.

Illinois Republicans Claim Statewide Legislative Gains

Returns from Illinois indicate Republicans will control the lower house and likely the Senate. Whittamore leads for state treasurer, while Cook County favors Republican candidates. Democratic gains appear in some counties, with Prohibitionist successes noted in Winnetka. Ohio and Utah items mixed, showing Republican wins and tentative majorities across districts.

Nebraska Elects Republican Governor and Sizable Congressional Shifts

Nebraska returns show Republican Gov Hayward winning by a margin over fusion candidate Poynter and a lean toward Republican in the First and Second U.S. House districts while the Third, Fourth, and Sixth seek fusion outcomes. Mercer, Republican, is re-elected in the First district.

Tinton Nebraska Lincoln Jomnve Hayward E. Poynter Hayward Congress David H. Mercer Charleston W. Va Johnson Wem Lan Cuatro Comemittes Dovener Shire Senate Lower House

New Mexico Territory Vote Returns Clash in Santa Fe

In Santa Fe New Mexico on November 8 Pedro Perea Republican leads Fergusson Democrat by about 1,200 to 2,000 votes as returns come in from the territory. The tally reflects a strong GOP showing in the territory election.

Republicean Santa Fe N. M Pedro Perea Repiublican Fergusson Demo

Democrats claim gains in Congress and state races

In Portland Oregon precinct returns show Republican candidates leading in key races. Washington and Texas results indicate Democrat victories for Congress, while Tennessee and West Virginia projects hint at Democratic control of governors and legislatures. County tallies vary with incomplete reporting.

Bland Re elected to Congress by Large Plurality

A political dispatch from Lebanon Missouri reports Richard P Bland re elected to Congress with a substantial margin over opponents. Democratic leaders claim the party will hold a strong majority in the next Congress with a large overall margin.

Bre St. Louis Lebanon Richard P. Bland

One More Democrat Concedes Illinois 18th Race

St Louis dispatch reports Edwardaville TL says Ben Johnston Hep candidate concedes the reelection of Tom Jett Der in the Eighteenth Illinois district. The unreliable field notes reflect a disputed result and a key party shift in the federal race.

Jett St. Louis Edwardaville Ben Johnston Hep Congress Mlinois Tom Jett

Mass meeting in Wilmington urges white supremacy and expulsion

A Wilmington mass meeting of about 900 citizens at the court bars adopted resolutions calling for white labor supremacy, the expulsion of Alex Branley the Testo publisher, and the removal of mayor and police officials. The committee to enforce the resolutions was named as the city awaits reports and Marley reportedly left the city.

Washington Starday Wilmington N.C Representaive Testo Board of Aldermen Bellamy Manley Masley Marley

George to Reign as High Commissioner for Crete

Constantinople reports Great Britain France and Russia accept appointing Prince George of Greece as high commissioner of the powers on Crete. The Turkish government appeals to Germany and Austria against the plan, but the effort remains ineffective.

Constantinople Great Britain France Waly Russia Prince George Greece Germany Awntrie

Republicans Bolt in Brows County Revolt Over Candidate

A dispatch from Hiswathe reports WT Beart trailing by 58 votes in Brows County, signaling defeat for Cyrus Leland’s district candidate Judea Hil. A claimed majority of 300 forenoon Cabinet Monting Calind, with the president noting unsettled matters in Cuba and warnings on continuing political turbulence.

Brows Cyrus Leland Hiswathe

Partisan Split in 314th Congress Districts Held Tight

At 2 30 p m the Associated Press reports 167 Republicans and 151 Democrats winners across 1st 267 districts with 44 districts still too close to call. States listed include California Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Washington West Virginia Wisconsin and Wyoming.

Congress Chickto Associated Press California Idaho Indiana Kansas Kentucky Minnesota Missouri Nebraska North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania South Dakota Texans Washistaton West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Forecast of Senate Elections Shifts in Multiple States

Washington reports indicate Republicans likely to gain legislatures in Michigan Minnesota Delaware Connecticut Massachusetts Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and California. Other Republican gains suspected in Wyoming and North Dakota while Democratic incumbents Bates Cockrell Mills and Parco hold in Tennessee Missouri Texas and Florida. Utah Nevada and Montana show mixed or unclear outcomes with several states remaining in doubt.

Washington Michigan Minnesota Delaware Connecticut Massachusetts Wisconsin New York Pennsylvania New Jersey California Gray Mitchell Murphy Smith White Vrs Burrowa Davis Hawley Lodge Bates Tennessee Cockrell Missouri Mills Texas Parco Fiorida Utah Cannon Nevada Stewart Nebraska West Virginia Indiana Montana Allen T Faulkner Mantle Witsop

House in doubt Republicans claim 174 seats sure

Dated dispatches and late returns show Republicans with 164 to 174 seats in doubt districts. Reports from Washington Chicago and Milwaukee detail gains and losses, with Democrats contesting governors and congressmen across Indiana Ohio Illinois and Massachusetts as counts tighten.

HOUSE Washington Babcock House of Representatives Indiana Kansas Massachusetts

Republicans Capture Legislature In Sharp Statewide Victory

Returns show Republicans winning a clear statewide majority on the joint ballot with gains across numerous districts. The tally includes strong showings in many counties and several named representatives listed by district, indicating a broad party sweep and potential shifts in control of state government.

Tion Joe Tt. Lana Congress

Kansas county returns show party gains and candidate leads

Nov 9 reports from multiple Kansas counties indicate Republicans winning key seats. W A McCoy elected representative in Johnson County Oskaloosa. M F Marke likely defeated. Stanley leads persist in several counties, with varying majorities from 22 to 300. W A Hester likely carries 18 of 22 counties in the Sixth district.

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Market report notes Wheat gains and varied livestock demand

The market report shows wheat futures rising about 20 cents from Friday, with prices firming and some gains in corn and oats. Livestock futures remained active with scattered gains in hogs and cattle, while provisions moved modestly. overall, trade was cautious with buyers seeking solid prices and sellers aiming for firm demand.

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