Democratic sweep across states boosts House majority
Election reports from Tuesday show New York Arkansas Tennessee Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Delaware Massachusetts swinging to Democrats. Massachusetts elected Gen Banks to Congress and defeated Old Ben Butler, signaling a two seat gain. Tennessee 50,000 Democratic majority, New York 22 of 33 Democrats, broader gains across the nation. Nashville notes light turnout with Democratic gains statewide and in Davidson County.
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Ben. Butler
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Gen. Banks
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Sheakley
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Montgomery and Bearo Women Vote Republican Ticket
Montgomery Alabama reports election progress with many black voters openly backing the conservative ticket. Two fires broke out earlier and burned. Negro women dressed as men voted Republican at Huntsville and were jailed. Democrats claim 800 gain in the city.
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Conservatives claim Louisiana wins in early returns
New Orleans reports show 18 000 conservative majority in the city with Gibson and Ellis leading in the first and second districts by over 6 000 each. Conservatives also project Levy in the 4th Spencer in the 5th Moore in the 6th and Darrell in the 3rd. Moncure seen as certain for state treasurer. Orleans parish tally over 14 000 for Moncure. They claim 10 of 18 state senators and at least 60 house members, 23 city representatives.
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Political Result Sketch from Allegheny County Election
The report estimates a 1506 to 2000 vote Republican edge for the State ticket in Allegheny. General Negley is unlikely to win in the 22d district while Thomas M Bayne in the 24th district appears to secure a small Republican majority. Democrats expected to win six or seven of fourteen legislature seats, a net gain of five for Democrats. Larry White in the 25th is projected to win by about 1400. County results show Lieut Governor and Assembly tallies with scattered district figures. George Allen and Charles Chase are noted for down-ballot outcomes with temperance and religious notes cited.
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England
Pennsylvania Democrats claim statewide win and gains in Congress
In Philadelphia the party reports carrying the state ticket and increasing delegation from five to eleven. The ring is broken in Philadelphia as Mann is defeated and Sheppard elected district attorney. Joan Miller chairs the Democratic state committee.
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Forneys Press Sees Doubtful State Ticket Result
Forney's Press admits the state ticket result is very doubtful with a likely very small majority. It concedes the defeat of Death, republican, for Secretary of Internal Affairs. It notes a democratic majority of one on joint ballot in the legislature and at least 16 of 27 Democrats in Congress.
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Democrats Clinch Next Congress With Wide House Victory
Returns before press show Democrats winning 13 New York 13 seats, 6 or 8 in Massachusetts, six in New Jersey, 4 in Alabama, 4 in Louisiana, 4 in Michigan, three in Illinois, and 1 in Pennsylvania. The piece argues this marks a political revolution and accuses money of steering Warren County and associates in contests over future House majority. It predicts George W. Allen could be contested and barred from oath, tying his donors to broader corruption fallout.
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Victory in Crawford County election results
Dispatches show Crawford County voters elected the full county ticket including two Assembly members and Democrat Sheakley for Congress in the Crayford and Mercer District. W. C. Plumer won the Assembly seat in Titusville, while Democrats and Liberals praised brains over money and pledged reform. George J. Jenks wins Congress in Brookville area. A. F. P. Allen elected for Chautauqua and Cattaraugus. Evie County elects Wm. Henry to the Legislature by 500 to 400.
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Titusville
Plummer
Warren County
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Wm. Henry
People’s
Crawford
Wise Sayings From a Prophet of Common Sense
A compilation of maxims on belief, temper, education, time, and Providence. Notable lines address curiosity, restraint, and the consequences of actions. The closing note reports Crawford County politics with Sheakley winning a congressional seat.
Centennial prospects for Australia at Philadelphia fair
Readable excerpts show Australia’s joint representation planned for the Centennial, with South Australia New South Wales New Zealand Queensland and likely Tasmania Western Australia and Victoria uniting. Included are garden walks indigenous fauna Acacias gum tree and opal bearing quartz as featured displays alongside a state visit by the Emperor of Brazil.
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