Maine Goes Republican By a Plurality of 60 000
Maine polls show a Republican plurality of about 60 000 with official tallies at 48 820 but analysts expect further gains as vote counting continues and party alignment shifts.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1896
Page
1
Analysis of the Vote Reveals Democratic Defections in Maine
Early returns from Porthind Maine show about 20 percent of Democrats voting the Republican ticket while many stay home. Republicans lead in multiple towns and plantations as results trickle in, with statewide GOP plurality around 46,000 to 60,000 depending on incomplete tallies. Democratic losses echo 194 when Cleaves won by a large margin, and projections place Republican gains across several districts despite scattered support for Populists and Prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthind
Repubican Usket
Democrati Vore
Repubican
Homeaan
Dremincrate
Amleniris
Tvens
Pitet
Dingley
Miuukuh
Thigd
Boutelies
Alrocet
List of Candidates for Governor and Parties in Maine
The article lists Republican and Democrat candidates from multiple districts with names such as Llewelyn, Henry Cutford, Thomas Reed, Nyison Dingley, Milliken, Chae Al Foutelle, and others. It notes party lines including Populist and Prohibition as candidates opposed by various figures and mentions Republican activity and mobilization across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ausieta
Llewelyn
Powers
Houston
Melvin BP
Frank
Portland
Luther ¢ Bateman
Auburn
Ams
Laddot Culale
Praht
Henry Cutford
Thomas I Reed
Nyison Dingley
Lowimtan
Secon
Seus Milliken Afelfast
Chae al Foutelle
Mangur
Dwan N. Staples
Middeford Dumocrat
James F. Cany- Pan
Purtiamt
Aaron Clark
Tuxton
Prohibition
Tieirtet
Atwood Levnnealer
Ermaston
Chas Ko Aliem
Dreeien
Idwant F.ogier
Camden
A Melvin S
Holway
Austere
Democrat
Bradford & Tanfaster
Norritewock
Populdl
Seu E. Thompson
Anguera
Prokla
Organi Tao
The
Republicane
Gortine
Biso
Cause of Free Silver Gains Noted by Hughes
Chairman Hughes of the Democratic State committee cites progress for free silver amid a brief campaign. He says voters expected the result with Democratic candidates and free silver favored, while Republicans ran hard but spent heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Genie Hughes
Democratic State Committee
Iim
Torme Democratic
Tree
Avidert
Aline Willsive
Campaigns Free of Personalities Rule Maine Vote
Augusta Sept 15 Maine voters faced few local contests as the state preserved the orderly process through a quiet ballot. The section contest drew attention for its principled campaign and record turnout, marking a notable political moment in twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta. Me
Polly Theough
Maine
Political Campaign Struggle Shapes New England Vote
Historical report notes intense rhetoric between Republicans and Democrats in New England campaigns. Harold Sewall faces opposition from Arthur Sewall’s faction, with Populists and Prohibitionists campaigning but yielding to Republican gains. Despite active stump efforts, internal dissension and funds limited Democrat prospects, while Bateman steadies Populist influence and Prohibitionists stay consistent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sewall
Beth
Arthur Sewall
New England
Sewall
AML
Maine Republicans win heavy votes in Sept returns
Aurena Maine reports Republicans gaining a large majority with Powers likely to win governor by over 45 000. Reed reelected to the house by about 19 000, Dutgrey leading congress in the Second district by about 12 000, Milliken strong in the Third, Boutelle in the Fourth, Democrats reduced to a slim House delegation with Senate Democrats wiped out. Populist and Prohibitionist ballots weak versus two years ago as some Democrats stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurena
Maine
Vermont
Republica
T. T. Reedle
Dutgrey
Republicans claim sweeping Maine victory over silver
Manley and A P representative quote that Maine voters rejected free silver at 16 to 1, noting Republicans built a larger majority than four years ago and Democrats largely abstained or supported the GOP. They credit Democratic organization and Ravine’s vice presidential candidate for boosting the slate, while warning silver advocates their cause is untenable. The sweep is portrayed as a national issue driven by voters rather than party rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aughets
J. HW Manley
Maine
Repubicans
Democratic Party
Manley
Canton
Major McKinley
Augusta
Re Publicns
House of Representatives
Naional
Bieh
St Louis
McKinley
Hobart
Vermont
Ryoven Lo
Temcratic Matform
Chicago
Maine results signal national sentiment in Washington views
At Republican headquarters Chairman Babcock said Maine election results indicate public sentiment nationwide. He claimed the Maine outcome shows the trend for Mekhinsey as the congressional committee saw nothing further in the news from Maine. Sevsier Butler cited disorganized conditions affecting the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Babcock
Republican
Maine
Mekhinsey
Congressional Committee
Sevsier Butler
Maine and national results shape 1896 election tale
Petersburg era dispatch details Maine election outcomes with Powers leading in counties like Kennebec York and Androscoggin and Frank trailing. Vermont and New Hampshire trend cited. Bynum predicts western doubt on Bryan and notes Republican gains across multiple counties and statewide margins.
Maine political milestone cited by congressman comment
Helfast Maine September 15 Congressman comments on the election noting Maine's 60,000 Republican majority as proof Americans are honest and prefer protecting American industries and labor. He asserts other states share this patriotism and will vote against free trade silver and communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helfast
Maine
Weare
Tam
Maine votes for sound money in pivotal election
Governor elect Powers praised Maine for rejecting free silver and the fifty cent dollar. He said the Maine result signals a repudiation of Democratic policy and inflation, and predicts a Republican landslide in November. A Maine victory shows the country will rise to a sound monetary standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Elect Powers
Associated Press
Maine
Pine Tree
Reed Decries Maine Result and Lincoln Coe Serenade
In Portland Maine on September 15 Mr Reed received a serenade by the Lincoln coe and 5.0% supporters. He praised Maine for setting its own record, noting the large majority and urging unity within the party. He commented on Sewall and Watson, claimed Maine's western migrants will do well, and hailed the win as a broad party victory that benefits the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Butler
Mc Sewall
Watson
Cpa Wien
Sewall
Sinka Portland
Reed
Lincoln Coe
Maine
Chicago
Maine election report on Powell Clayton and quiet votes
In a September report from New York General Powell Clayton of Arkansas is described as involved in the Maine election scene. The piece notes a surge of quiet votes influencing outcomes as Clayton’s actions draw attention from voters and officials alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell Clayton
Maine
New York
Arkansas
Big Friday Night Meet Organizes Karnital Knight4
Townsfolk invited to Hamilton hall Friday night to form the Karnital Knight4 group taking control during Festival week. Free events with Marshall’s band Mio-Goes singing and short speeches by local figures. Large turnout expected. Yolme men in town anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Hall
Karnital Knisht4
Marshall
Will Haskell
Joe Waters
Charlie Holliday
Charles Fellows
Waters Tom McNeal
Tom Doran
Lown
Powers to Act Reach Plan for Embassies Protection
European ambassadors met to outline measures for safeguarding embassies and foreign residents if disturbances recur. The plan calls for united naval action with ships assigned to positions and troops landed to defend threatened points, with strengthened embassy guards and possible additional warships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Constantinople
Sofia
Bulgaria
Watson cancels campaign swing in four states
Washington reports Populist nominee Watson will not speak in Missouri, Iowa, Kentucky and Tennessee during his present trip. He will speak in Nebraska and Colorado then return to Georgia to stay through October elections. Officials hint the Populist committee influenced the change, signaling political caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Populisr
Watson
Missouri
Iowa
Kentucky
Tennessee
Nebraska
Colorado
Georgia
National Committee
Ciretes
New Name For A Court Judge Orders Robert Stone Released
Judge Hazen voided contempt charges by Justice Grover and freed Robert Stone this morning. Stone had been jailed on Grover's contempt order, which the court ruled void as a justice of the peace cannot punish attorneys for contempt. Quinton defended Stone, claiming the affidavit accused Grover of corruption and venality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazen
Robert Stone
Justice of the Peace
Grover
Haken
Justice Grover
Quinton
Mr. Stone
Justice
Hexen
Hepburns Son Shot In Chester Death Follows Duel
A Frisco railroad extra engineer Frank Hepburn was shot and killed in Chester after a dispute with W. S. Lima a bartender. The incident occurred on a depot platform when Hepburn cut Lima’s shoe strings provoking a confrontation. Both drew firearms. Hepburn was shot three times and died. Lima was arrested. Also, the Topeka Athletic Association voted to donate 50 dollars to the Fair Festival via Pitteen committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
van Buren
Ani
Chester
Frank Hepburn
Frisco Railroad
Lima
Sims
Aquor
Hepburn
Earch Jured
Iowa
Topeka Athletic Association
Pitteen
Athletic Associat
Ion
Floral Queen Voting Contest At Stansfields Opens
The floral queen popular voting contest began at Stansfield's drug store at 9 AM drawing large crowds. By 4 PM many votes had been cast for candidates Miss Telia M Knox and Miss Myrtle Welch. The free venue continues until 10 PM tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stansfield’s
Telia M. Knox
Myrtle Welch
Norfolk and Western Sold at Foreclosure for 3 Million
New York dispatch reports the Norfolk and Western railway sold at foreclosure for 3 million dollars, subject to a 22 million mortgage. The bond holders committee led by George Coppell Kennedy Tod W E Glyn and Victor Morewets purchased the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk and Western
New York
Norfolk
Norfolk É Western Railway
George Coppell
Kennedy Tod
W. E. Glyn
Victor Morewets
Treasury balance and gold reserve report
Washington reports the treasury condition with an available cash balance of 242 million 314 thousand 617 dollars and a gold reserve of 114 million 217 thousand 128 dollars on September 15. The statement outlines current liquidity and bullion holdings of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Big Wheelman Parade Plans And Committees
Topeka Tuesday night parade during Fall Festival week follows a Lawrence assist call led by Captain J B Donelson. Committees named for prizes floats and costumes with meetings set at Hotel Throup and Athletic association rooms. Participants include Asylum Cadet band, Weary Wobblers of Lawrence, Salina Cycle club, and delegates from Kansas City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Topeka
J.B. Donelson
Lescher
Ittes—Herman
H. E. Strunk
M. RK. Chesney
D. Valentine
Jake Bair
Phil Eastman
M_ Stevenson
F.D. Drelabach
Willam ‘Taylor
Glen
Frank Crane
I. Weman
Townsend
Dr. Menninger
Athletic Association
Saur
Rize Committee
Pest
Doncyeon
Asylum Cadet Band
Salina
Wamego Wheelmen
Wamego Ladies’ Progressive Cycle Club
Kansas City
James Doneyson
M. Senlegel
Messrs
A. E. Hick~eragn
G Nelgon
Rynerson
J. J. McMahon
I Chesney
Horn queen float planned by Topeka club for fall parade
Work begins today on the Horn Queen float to be driven by the Topeka club. F E Lewis chairs the float committee and promises an elaborate display for the flower festival. The parade Thursday night will be lit with electric lights along Crane Street. A Fifteen committee meeting set parade routes to Crane Street, ruling out expansion to North Topeka due to wire clearance under the bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
F. E. Lewis
Crane Street
Committee of Fifteen
North Topeka
Mrs Logan May Come At State Reunion
Mrs John A Logan is expected to attend the State Reunion in St Paul where Major Anderson reported she would meet Topeka if necessary. Oscar Krauss resigns as treasurer of the Committee of Fifteen and D A Greenwald is appointed in his place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Swift
Ft. Leavenworth
Anderson
Topeka
Riley
U. S
Logan
John A. Logan
St. Paul
Oscar Krauss
Ear Krauss
Ibis
Greenwald
State Journal claims superior Maine election coverage
The State Journal asserts it provides more detailed and accurate Maine election returns than any western newspaper. It promises full, unbiased reporting regardless of partisan views and pledges equal treatment of Georgia and Maine results, urging readers to rely on its facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Journal Today
Maine
Mitsissippi
St. Louis
the Journal
Georgia
State Journal
No Credit in Being Poor
A discussion argues that wealth can be earned honestly and that poverty should not excuse financial miserliness. The Savings and Loan Association of Topeka offers the poor a path to independence through steady saving, with profits accruing through persistence. Office northeast corner of Sixth and Kansas Avenue. Republican Ohio Estimate. Columbus, Sept. 15. W. S. Matthews, chairman of the Ohio Republican State executive committee, has based estimates for McKinley’s November election on returns received, with a lowest figure of 154.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings and Loan Association of
Topeka
Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
Columbus
Matthews
Ohio
Republican State Executive Committee
McKinley
William J Bryan in Kentucky on a rapid train tour
William J Bryan toured Kentucky by special train reaching Frankfort after brief stops at Eminence Lagrange and Magdad where reception crowds cheered him amid rain. He argued against silver demonetization and urged support for the Republican ticket while meeting enthusiastic supporters along the L and N line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Democrati N Aumines
Kentucky
Urey Wolkian
Thie State
Bryan
Erntenim
Prankfort
Ewards
Peewee Valley
St Lagrange
Thiu
Aer
Lagrange
Fogine
Sebulté
UN Louisvile & Fie
Henry
United States
Ilver
Wiens
Magdad
Mr. Bryan
Culpepper County
Virginie
Tam
Timan
Atralicht
Terrenta
Brylin
Court House
Durie
Ainty
WONT SE INTERVIEWED. Bryan Expresses No Opinion on Maine Result
A brief dispatch from Louville reports that WB Bryan declined to comment on the Maine election outcome. A correspondent saw Bryne choose his bulleting and be asked for a response but he refused and said he would not be interviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bryan
Louieville
Bryne
Associated Preeg
Maine
Kindergarten appoints Mrs EB Davideon Wore for city training
The Topeka Kindergarten association hires Mrs EB Davideon Wore of Cincinnati to lead mutual training and kindergarten work in the city. She arrives September 16 at the Copeland and will meet applicants entering the training. Mrs Bowman of 27 Clay Street is coordinating admissions. The program notes three years since the start of the training school, with many graduates securing positions. Edison Electric Manufacturing Co informs customers their plant order cutoff is the 5th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Kindergarten Association
Mra
EB. Davideon Wore
Cincinnati
I Tohine
Wonlen
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Gen. Palmer
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Milivaen
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