Hope for Nebraska Senatorship Bid in Spring
In Tancol Nebraska on November 7 Bryan and friends react to yesterday's defeat. Populists, Fusionists and Republicans face an uncertain path as Bryan seeks a senate seat via a Democratic legislature majority. Edmiston cites remote-district returns favoring Poynter. Pettigrew loses impact.
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Tancol
Neb
Lincoln
Nebraska
United States Senate
Poynter
Yustonist
Dietrich
Edmiston
Pettigrew
South Dakota
New York State Sends 23 Republicans, 11 Democrats to Congress
New York voted heavily for McKinley with a statewide plurality of 162 286 over Bryan. Brooklyn favored McKinley by 9 524, Queens backed Bryan, Staten Island supported Bryan, while O'Dell won governor by about 92 000. The city reported heavy turnout and orderly voting.
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Richard Graker
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New York State
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McKinley
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Queens
Staten Island
GSB
O'Dell
Stanchfield
Stanchfeld
Stranklyn
Congress
Republicana
Senatorum
On the Front Porch McKinley Recieves Congratulations
Canton crowds surround McKinley house at 12:80 this morning as he greets townsmen on the front porch. He thanks them for their endorsement of his acts while bands play Yankee Doodle. Mrs McKinley retires at 10:30 and the president and Mrs McKinley plan to leave for Washington at 1:75 p.m.
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Canton
William
Indiana McKinley landslide projection by early morning
The Democratic committee left Indianapolis shortly after midnight as Republicans departed hours later confident of a McKinley victory. Chairman Herpley issued a statement claiming Indiana would be carried by a landslide with a 30,000 to 40,000 plurality and that 31 congressmen and both legislative branches would be elected.
Croker Wires Bryan on Election Results
Richard Croker telegram to William Jennings Bryan notes New York’s state vote leans against Bryan though county support shifts from 23,000 for McKinley in 1896 to 33,000 for Bryan now, showing a gain of 6,000 in that area. The message conveys defeat but determination.
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Bryan
New York
Mr. Bryan
Richard Croker
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Neb
McKinley
Mississippi Goes Democratic in Light Jackson Vote
Jackson Mississippi reports the state election as the tamest in memory with a very light turnout. Early returns indicate a Democratic majority ranging from 40,000 to 60,000.
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Jackson
Miss
Post Settles It in Kentucky Result Discrepancy
The Commercial Tribune still claims Kentucky for McKinlay and Yerkes by 1,000. The Inquirer backs Bryan by 8,000. The Post credits the state to Bryan and Beckham, reflecting inconsistent tallies across papers.
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Cincinnati
the Commercial Tribune
Kentucky
McKinlay and Yerkes
Hnquirer
Bryan
Beckham
McKinley Victory Seen Across Nation in Early Returns
Chicago reports show McKinley leading nationally with gains in New York Maryland and the Pacific coast while Nebraska Ohio and the central west swing to Republicans. Bryan trails with strong showings in Illinois and Missouri and possible gains in Nebraska. Senate House results indicate Republicans expanding majorities with Lorimer defeated and Mann Foss re elected.
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Terry S. Heath
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Mann
Foss
Wm. Lorimer
Nebraska election claims surge over Douglas County results
Lincoln Nov 7 Both sides claim twelve legislative members at Douglas county with a very close contest Fusionists claim five majority on joint ballot in the Legislature Bryne reacts saying Thank God for that A longtime Bryan associate notes his first sight of him today Populist Chairman Edminston asserts Nebraska for Bryan by a small plurality
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Neb
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Nebraska
McKinley Popular Vote Plunges in 1900 Returns
Early returns show McKinley trailing by about 50,000 in the popular vote with incomplete counts. Analysts estimate a national plurality around 950,000 as figures from hand tallies suggest a weaker showing than in 1896.
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McKinley
Umage
Bryan Wins Nebraska and Kentucky Watching for Ohio
Democratic State Committee dispatches say Nebraska votes for Bryan by about 2000. A Louisville dispatch notes Keokukky looks safe for Bryan, while Cincinnati reports the same.
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Chicago
Democratic State Committee
Nebraska
Bryan
Cincinnati
Louisville
Bryan in Steen: A Nebraskan Awakened Quietly
Fragmentary note reports Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska on November 7. He slept briefly at 8 10 and woke to decline comments, with the context and officials unclear. The garbled text lacks clear outcomes or activities.
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Bryan
Steen
Lincoln
Neb
The Electoral Vote Counts for McKinley and Bryan
The article lists the electoral vote totals for the 1896 U S election with McKinley at 292 and Bryan at 155. It breaks down by state, naming California and 23 other states plus districts, with vote allocations such as New York 36, Ohio 23, Massachusetts 15, Illinois 24, and Texas 15 for McKinley, while Alabama 1 and Georgia 15 are shown for Bryan among others.
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Virginia
Fusionists Triumph in Montana Election Returns
Hurne Montana reports that Watson wins by a considerable margin and Westonists gain control of the next legislature. W A Clark, seat in the United States Senate declared vacant due to bribery, will face re election.
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United States Senate
Fusionists Claim Nebraska Victory in Fusion Push
New York dispatch reports Nebraska special fusion managers predict Bryan will win by at least 8,000 votes. The note mentions McKinley opponents and a contest in Nebraska with strong fusion backing.
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New York
New York Journal
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Wweal McKintoy
Los
North Dakota Vote Signals Landslide Result
A newspaper note from Vargo North Dakota dated November 7 reports Mattinley and an allied slate winning by about 12000 votes. The item indicates a decisive electoral ticket defeat for the opposing committee and marks a strong statewide victory.
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Vargo
N. D
Mattinley
Elgin Conerssemen In Kentucky
Frankfort Kentucky report estimates that eight Democratic candidates are likely to win out of eleven in Kentucky elections based on a Frankfort special. The phrasing notes a best estimate from the state indicating results in the near term.
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Elgin
Kentucky
Frankfort
Woman Released From City Prison After Short Custody
Mrs Mantherleat, confined to the city prison for several days, was released from custody last evening.
Maryland Votes: Republicans Win All Six Congress Seats
In Baltimore Maryland the Republican landslide delivers a 176 856 plurality in the city and about 144 000 in the state. The GOP sweeps all six congressional districts, reflecting strong support in Maryland.
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Baltimore
O—Nerenley
Foreign Flashed Across the Seas and the U S Election
A fragmented overseas summary notes reactions to the U S election. It cites Stay's sympathy for Livan, Bryan’s appeal to England, and Irish-American politics while mentioning Croker and American weariness of political corruption. Shanghai reports a straw presidential ballot with Bryan at 46. London papers comment on McKinley and peace hopes.
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United States
Livan
Iria
West
Bryan
England
Shanghai
Thhi City
Canton
Fhe Autins
Nis
Neeming
Meltinlex
Waheh- Ington
Sayer
Hanes
Fyilain
McKinles
Rhode Island set for large Republican win in Providence vote
Nov. 7 dispatches indicate Providence will cast a heavy vote for Republicans with McKeeey poised for a large plurality. Democratic gains are suggested elsewhere, while Wilmington reports a Democratic landslide and Republican defeat for Senator J. Baynard Address.
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McEkheey
Wilmington
Del
J. Baynard
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