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Newspaper
Townsend Messenger
Location
Townsend, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1896
Page
4
Report from Chicago outlines McKinley with 260 electoral votes and Bryan at 170, with 17 votes still doubtful. States listed as certain, doubtful, and the detailed allocations are provided, noting Kentucky and South Dakota remain unsettled.
In Kentucky South Lakota and Lexington two states show tight race margins. Republican chairman Roberts reports 475 plurality from partial counties with 19 unofficial returns ahead. Democratic chairman Johnson questions accuracy and predicts possible Bryan-favoring shift after official tally. South Dakota ties presidential electors at 10 pm, with corrections from three precincts pending to determine McKinley or Bryan.
Charles F. Johnson has been appointed receiver for the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines in Kansas with a bond set at 000. The court orders an operating agreement with railroad officials within five days or the receiver will take charge of rolling stock and run the line. The case covers main line properties valued at about 200,000. The suit targets all railroad real estate. transfer to federal court may follow. Johnson is a Republican state senator-elect from Jefferson and Cotglina counties. Judge Louis Myers, a previous fusion ticket appointee, formerly chaired cases with no notable rulings.
Massachusetts reports McKinley with a 271,996 plurality and Bryan 104,815. New Jersey elects a GOP majority in both chambers. Ohio yields McKinley’s ~62,448 margin. Oregon counts McKinley 46,792 to Bryan 44,755 with a 2,042 margin. Nebraska totals place Bryan ahead for president and Holcomb ahead for governor. Kansas results pending canvass.
Eckels, comptroller of the currency, wires from Washington that liquidation of recent years clears the way for a business revival on a stable basis. He expects renewed undertakings, cautious use of hoarded money, and a flood of foreign capital aided by a restored gold standard and bank redemption of currency.
Arrangements completed for the 12th Madison Square Garden show under the National Horse Show Association. Six thoroughbred stallions will be shown among many familiar horses. attendance expected to match prior years with Prince Luigi of Savoy among foreign guests.
The Manhattan Silver Plate Works has resumed night shifts due to orders tied to the election result. New Haven and A. H. Toward silver plate factories have begun full-time operation, with a worker shortage noted despite rising farm prices and improved collections.
Three Canadian cabinet members William Fielding William Patterson and Andrew Blair visited New York to study the U S presidential election and assess its impact. Fielding said Canadians should not fear McKinley’s victory and expect possible smoother talks on reciprocity fisheries bond regulation and other issues after his inauguration.
W J Bryan issues an address to the public from Lincoln Nebraska dated November 6 urging bi metalists to keep up the campaign for free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. He frames the defeat as temporary and commends the Democratic Populist and silver parties for their joint work while calling for renewed effort and organization.
London reports the Sunday Times says a London publisher sought Professor Haddon about a Parnell life. Haddon notes a general belief Parnell lives on a western state ranch. He sought materials for an autobiographical sketch but family and friends declined.
Havana reports Col Palanca killed 15 insurgents and captured one, with two officers and four soldiers wounded. Insurgents attacked Aguada Pasageros, fending off a one hour assault with five killed including leader Menedez. five carbines lost. An American, Esteben Cospedes, expelled from the island. A meeting at the governor’s palace sent a cable to Senor Canovas del Castillo declaring support for Spain’s defense of its authority. A Clenfugues telegram notes rising public navy fund contributions.
Quigley laborers in Montana seek a wage settlement with Golden Scepter Mining. Peter Lynch and Richard Spillane, acting as the workers committee, travel to Missoula to confer with Joseph M. Dixon the company attorney after a November 4 mass meeting. They aim for a fair, prompt settlement and deny rumors of violence.
The Rio de Janeiro brings Yokohama and Manila dispatches noting cholera in Yokohama with five cases reported. Manila reports the rebellion’s backbone broken and business revival. Li Hung Chang may head northern and southern squadrons to expand the Chinese navy. A Kau Suh uprising grows, Li Hung Chang’s coffin burned aboard a ship, and Dr. Mackay dies of cholera in Wu Cheng.
In Jackson Ohio November miners are idle as President Batchford attends talks with union leaders. A mass meeting failed to yield a settlement as workers resist a 45 cent rate, claiming they cannot live on a one cent difference. The longer shortage and reduced hours threaten a broader statewide walkout.
Public opinion shifts toward the miners as Governor McIntyre opens negotiations to end the Leadville strike amid costly militia deployment. Mine owners plan to import Missouri miners, while opposition grows to guarding operations that break the miners union.
American chess champion H N Pillsbury arrived in London under medical care. His health has improved since the Nuremberg tournament but he remains under doctors care. He said visitors were hospitably treated in Budapest.
Cheyenne Wyo Nov. It is estimated that 12 percent of votes are in from Big Horn county where sheep-raising dominates Republicans claim those returns will give the state to McKinley without doubt
Senator Butler argues the People’s Party saved Bryan’s candidacy by standing against Clevelandism and defending Lincoln and Jefferson principles. He contends patronage and southern posts were used to push the gold standard, but the populist surge forced both major parties to oppose Cleveland and monopolies.
Cincinnati reports that Republicans abandon plans to unite with Gold Democrats for Senator Blackburn’s successor and expect a Republican on joint ballot. Alabama readies Senate election with Gov Oates Bankhead and Pettus as candidates. Philadelphia notes Sam E. Hudson contesting McAleer’s win, alleging conspiracies and repeated voting by gangs.
Major General Miles, commander of the army, writes to Mr. McKinley praising his conduct and the country’s patriotic support. He hopes for a council of patriotic statesmen to guide a new epoch of national progress and welfare. The note accompanies thousands of telegrams daily, including a Wyoming elector pledging to vote for McKinley for the first time in history.
A Fresno and a San Francisco Armenian committee sent a telegram to William McKinley congratulating his election. They urge aid for Armenians suffering for their faith and note about 600 Armenians reside in California taking an active interest in the outcome.
Rev. Alexei Berk a Methodist minister from the Libby circuit is believed missing after hunting near Troy Montana. A search began Friday but heavy snowfall halted efforts with tracks last seen eight miles west of Troy in rough timbered terrain. He arrived in the state in January from Chicago and had moved from Walkerville three months ago.
The Winnebago Indians on the Thurston county reservation held a celebration after the election. Residents in Pender bought McKinley and Hobart buttons while banners proclaimed McKinley and Sound Money and the dances featured tom tom music by dancers. The Winnebago precinct, usually Democratic, reported 79 Republican votes.
Articles prepared for the Fitzimmons Sharkey glove contest await the signatures of the principals. Directors deposit 3000 with the San Francisco Chronicle and the 10000 purse will be in the referee’s hands before the fighters enter the ring on December 2.
London reports quote the Bishop of Marlborough at a Bible Society meeting claiming an eminent Roman Catholic priest tied to papal missions sought conversion to the Church of England. After preparation, the priest was allegedly kidnapped and returned to France where he remains restrained. The press calls for fuller details.
Returns from 89 of 16 counties show Democratic candidate Taylor ahead by 2953 votes over Republican Tillman. Democrats claim Taylor won by about 8600, while Pryan appears to carry Tennessee by under 2000. The Republican state committee alleges frauds by Democrats.
In Raleigh on November 6 the next state legislature is not expected to yield a majority for any party. Democrats Republicans and populists appear evenly balanced, signaling a vigorous contest for the senator seats and the Pritchard successor.
At New Orleans on November 6, Michael set an American record in 10 miles paced with 19 minutes 25 seconds. Phillips Meyers and Brady achieved a triple unpaced time of 1 minute 40 and 1 fifth seconds.
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