McKinley leads in electoral votes with wide margin
The data show McKinley ahead by about one million votes overall and expected to win by roughly 113 in the electoral college. State by state tallies list California six thousand, Delaware two thousand, Illinois over 144 thousand, Kentucky around 346 thousand, and many more with varied pluralities and votes cast.
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McKinley
Delaware
Kentucky
Bryan
California
Aeettnroradee
Connecticut
Illinois
Indiana
Town
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Baotaes
Minnesota
Michigan
New Hampshire
Wee
New Jersey
New York
Alabama
Arkansas
Colorado
Florida
Runsboebustapes
Géorgia
Itstads Senate Syideveciesy
Tdaho
Enenes
Kansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Tennessee
Texas
Vita
Severar
Virginia
Washington
Electoral Vote Totals Through Key U.S. Races
The record lists presidential wins and electoral votes for several campaigns. 1868 Grant 214 Seymour 71. 1872 Grant 268 Hendricks 42. 1876 Hayes 185 Tilden 184. 1880 Garfield 214 Hancock 155. 1584 Blaine 182 Cleveland 219. 1888 Harrison 233 Cleveland 168. 1892 Harrison 145 Cleveland 277 Weaver 22.
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Grant
Seymour
Hendricks
Hayes
Tilden
Garfield
Hancock
Blaine
Cleveland
Harrison
Weaver
Pennsylvania Vote Totals Show McKinley Lead Over Palmer
Official returns from most counties place McKinley ahead by 301 965 votes with Palmer and Buckner totaling 10 878. Prohibition about 19 000 and others around 10 000 push state total to 1 191 918. In Philadelphia McKinley leads by 113 774 in 243 781. Republicans win 27 Congressmen, Democrats 3, and govern the state legislature with a Republican joint majority of 174.
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Pennsylvania
McKinley
Palmer
Buckner
Prohibition
Philadelphia
County returns show largest Republican majorities in presidential race
The fourth page presents official county returns with record Republican plurality and majorities. McKinley leads by 1 798 with a 1 437 majority, Stone 2 023 and 1 745, Parshall 1 949 and 1 644, Weaver 2 304 and 1 771, and McCray 1 748. County officials also report strong margins, pleasing Chairman Myers and party workers. Warren county looks ready for the next contest.
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McKinley
Harrison
Stone
Parshall
Weaver
McCray
Myers
Warren County
Congressional Return Totals In Warren District
The Return Judges for the 27th Congressional district met in Warren and reported tallies by county with Stone over Breene by 5 719 overall and 4 566 in votes. The Erie Crawford district shows J C Sturtevant ahead of J A Sibley by 726. The Smith family dominates Crawford county now with Elbert Smith treasurer W S Smith recorder and Gaylord Smith elected county commissioner. Rah for Smith.
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Congressional
Warren
C. W. Stone
W. J. Breene
J. C. Sturtevant
J. A. Sibley
Erie-Crawford
Smith
Crawford County
Elbert Smith
W. S. Smith
Pops
Gaylord Smith
Republican pledge to make the nation the world’s most prosperous
The Republican party proposes during the four years beginning March 4 1897 to make the country again the most prosperous in the world without waiting for aid or consent from any other nation.
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Republican Party
Possible Extra Congress Session Over Tariff Revenue
Report suggests an extra congressional session may be called to pass a tariff measure intended to raise sufficient revenue for government needs. The idea reflects urgency to fund operations and stabilize finances.
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Congress
Industrial revival sweeps through after election results
The nation sees a swift factory revival with Pittsburg mills hiring hundreds, rail shops expanding, and numerous plants resuming full time. Ohio Valley and New England plants restart as confidence returns, with vast gains in employment and rising stock values across sectors.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Glastonbury Knitting Co
Connecticut
Utica
N. Y
Mohawk Valley Cotton Mills
Oneida Knitting Mills
Ohio Valley
Big Four
Chesapeake & Ohio
Baltimore & Ohio
Car
Mt. Vernon
Ill
Niles Tool Works
Hamilton
Ironton
Ashland
Griffith Wood Works
Powell Brass Works
Riardson
Milwaukee Harvester Co
Cleveland Veneer Door Company
Standard Sewing Machine Company
Vandorn Iron Works
Chicago
Illinois Steel Company
Joliet
South Chicago
Carnegie Steel Co
Duquesne
Butler & Pittsburg
Lakes
Red Mills
Braddock
McKinley
Kittanning Iron and Steel Co
Ford City
Lowellsville
Hubbard
Andrews Bros. Mills
Youngstown
Brown-Bonnell Iron Co
Ohio Steel Co
Mahoning
Shenango
Toledo
Harrisburg
Chesapeake Nail Works
Lochiel
Paxton Rolling Mills
Central Iron Works
Laland Gosjean Tin Mills
Pennsylvania Steel Works
Steelton
Rail
Bessemer
Bridge, Frog and Switch
Saginaw
Michigan
A.C. McLean
Wickes Bros
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Wilmington del
New York
Phila. Inquirer
Treasury
McKinley Sends Congratulations to Republican National Committee
President McKinley issues a message to Mr. Hanna praising sound money and protection, thanking the Republican National Committee for their services, and denouncing repudiation and sectionalism. He calls for continued patriotic devotion to upbuilding America and unity beyond party lines. Signed William McKinley.
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Major McKinley
Hanna
National Committee
Republic
America
William McKinley
Plain People Triumph In Wide Range Of Reforms
A New York Tribune editorial lauds a broad victory by farmers workers savers life insurers pensioners churches and schools over opponents seeking to halve incomes or payments. It credits a united citizenry with defending half income protections and safeguarding industries and public institutions.
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N. Y. Tribune
Voting machines urged for nationwide use after proof
Rochester NY with 144,534 residents and 31,000 total votes across seventy districts counted the ballots in two hours after polls closed and the result known by eight o'clock standard time. The article argues for broader adoption of voting machines nationwide due to efficiency and satisfaction.
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Rochester
N. Y
SislEy Details Loss After Contested Election Bid
Mr SislEy writes to voters that he will not contest and concedes defeat. He notes his opponent’s election causes him no grief or regrets and recalls following Bryan Jones and others in the race. He laments the crowd’s rejection and the expense of his campaign.
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Mr. SislEy
Messrs
Bryan, Jones
McKinley Campaign Highlights and Presidential Spotlight
The Illinois edition notes the end of a remarkable campaign for Major McKinley with massive turnout to Canton. About 400 badges from many states mark the delegations while half a million pilgrims traveled by rail. McKinley delivered around 200 speeches, praised for versatility and depth, shaping him as an ideal patriotic American leader in this century.
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McKinley
Bryan
Palmer
Major McKinley
Congressional
Union
Canton
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Woman defeats Elder Cannon in state senate race
In Salt Lake City Mrs. Cannon, a Bryan follower and former wife of Elder Cannon, defeated him for State Senate after a vigorous campaign. The district saw Cameron county votes give McKinley 372 more than Bryan, yet a Democrat winner for the Assembly ousted Harry Mullen by 79.
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Elder Cannon
Salt Lake City
Cannon
Bryan
McKinley
Cameron County
Harry Mullen
Mullen
Cabinet Picks Tom Reed as Secretary of State
Newspapers debate Major McKinley’s future cabinet while praising Speaker Reed as Secretary of State pick. Editors cheer the choice as unbeatable and universally agreed upon.
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Major McKinley
Proclamation Referred to in Print on Victory Day
A remark notes President Cleveland issued a cat turkey proclamation the day after a great victory. The page prints the document and hints at indirect references to coons read between the lines.
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Cleveland
Republicans Capture Eighth Pennsylvania Seat
The Eighth Pennsylvania district, long Democratic, elected a Republican congressman. Ex Attorney General Kirkpatrick proved to be a strong candidate and is deemed the fortunate man.
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Pennsylvania
Kirkpatrick
McKinley Plurality Cited Across County Towns
The Fredonia Censor reports a Republican plurality in every town of the county and notes Dunkirk also shows a McKinley lead despite Democratic history. The message urges spreading the news to McKinley, highlighting broad support across the region.
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McKinley
Old Chautauqua
Fredonia Censor
Dunkirk
Governor Altgeld Proclaims Thanksgiving and Retirement
Gov Altgeld issues a Thanksgiving proclamation expressing gratitude for the opportunity to retire from office. He notes the country will join in affirming his sentiment with a collective Amen.
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Altgeld
Bryan organ comes down graceful and amanno other things
Bryan organ arrives as graceful figure amid other items in the scene. A local crowd watches as the procession moves through the area.
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Bryan Organ
Faye
Shifting 1892 Democratic Cities Recounted in Vote Swings
An illustration of large vote shifts shows Democratic leanings in 1892 cities with notable changes. Cleveland, Chicago, New York, Boston, Baltimore, Louisville, Indianapolis, Springfield, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Burlington and others reveal varied margins and reversals. Cleveland tops the list with a sizable majority swing, while New York reports a 76 300 lead change, and Boston and Baltimore show substantial totals.
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Cleveland
S ‘McKinley
Chicago
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Louisville
Indianapolis
Springfield, Ill
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Burlington
Iowa
McKinley Replies to Salt River Congratulator
Mr Bryan telegraphs from Salt River praising McKinley’s election and says the people’s will is law. The President elect responds on Nov 6 thanking him and wishing health and happiness. William McKinley signs the brief note.
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Bryan
Salt River
Major McKinley
William McKinley
World of Letters Gains Attention in France
Louise Imogene Guiney and Stephen Crane gain recognition in France through translations. Mrs Oliphant, famed for 73 novels, prefers writing at night. Clark Russell's new sea story The Two Captains nears serial and book publication. Amelia Barr adapts A Bow of Orange Ribbon for E H Sothern. Hans Brinker to be reissued with over a hundred Holland drawings by Allan B Doggett. Massachusetts Chautauqua ranks five greatest fiction works with Dickens David Copperfield and Eliot Adam Bede top the list.
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Louise Imogene Guiney
Stephen Crane
France
Oliphant
Clark Russell
Amelia Barr
E. H. Sothern
Daniel Frohmann
Mary Mapes Dodge
Hans Brinker
Holland
Allan B. Doggett
Massachusetts
George Eliot
Adam Bede
Walter Scott
Tyuanhne
Harriet Beecher
Stavwe
McKinley Victory Prompts Nationwide Reactions
Across editorials the Post and Philadelphia Bulletin hail McKinley’s win as a turning point. They point to a boom in industry and the end of Bryanism, noting Ohio’s large majority and New Jersey’s limited Bryan vote. Edwardian-era praise for gold standard and American prosperity follows from multiple papers.
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Philo. Inquirer
Snow in the Northwest Brings Hope for Next Year’s Crops
A multi city weather report notes a quiet heavy snow across the Northwest and Midwest, with 2-3 inches in St Paul and much deeper in Iowa and Minnesota. Farmers rejoice over prospect of big crops next year due to moist season and gains in lumbering and business. Colorado reports its own heavy snowfall, with trains running on time in Leadville.
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St. Paul
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Northwest
Colorado
Leadville
Heavy Snow Hits Iowa Region
Sioux City reports a heavy snow event with depths estimated between eight and twelve inches across the surrounding section. Roads are likely hazardous as crews work to clear anticipated drifting and piled snow.
Spanish Minister Receives Cable from Madrid on Cuban Engagements
A Madrid cablegram dated Nov 8 reports rebel bands under Sacret dispersed in Cuba at Toronto Nazarene Colomas Nuema and Union. Columns clash with rebels at Quanabacoa Leiba Santa Isabel Adelaide Palo Prieto Aguada de Pasajeros Lagunas and Polier. Prisoners say Maceo retreats toward the fortress mountains in Pinar del Rio.
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Senor Dupuy de Lome
Duke of Tetuan
Madrid
Cuba
Toronto
Nazarene
Colomas
Nuema
Union
Sacret
Quanabacoa
Leiba
Santa Isabel
Adelaide
Palo Prieto
Aguada de Pasajeros
Lagunas
Polier
Maceo
Pinar del Rio
Steel Men Meet in New York to Discuss Agreement
A session in New York on November 11 gathers representatives from major steel firms nationwide to discuss the operation and effectiveness of the current steel agreement. The meeting focuses on how the pact functions and agreements among producers.
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Steel Men’s Meeting
New York
San Francisco Kidnap Victim Reveals Private Payment
Charles Montgomery of Brooklyn hotel tells how he was abducted last July in a crowded San Francisco district, jailed under threat, and forced to pay about $10,000 for liberty. He kept silent due to threats against himself and his wife until now.
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San Francisco
James Campbell
Oliver Winthrop
Charles Montgomery
Brooklyn
Winthrop
Montgomery
the Chronicle
Caribou Attacks Worker Fatally in Irving Place
Frank Lanzer of 327 Irving Place New York was fatally injured when a Canadian caribou confined at builder Ressler’s lumber yard attacked him. The animal, once tame, gored him with horns, trampled him, and a crowd struggled to separate them. Lanzer died from his wounds.
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Frank Lanzer
New York
Irving Place
Lanzer
Ressler
Dramatic suit over Detroit land claims by Mrs White
Mrs Rebecca M White of Pittsburgh sues her father Edmund R Kearsley and others in Wayne County Michigan for property valued at 900000. She alleges fraud in securing her signature to papers that gave away her rights and seeks to have the act declared invalid. The case centers on ancestral land once left to Edmund for life and then to heirs, portions of which lie in Detroit and Oakland County.
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R. M. White
Detroit
Wayne County
Mich
Rebecca M. White
Pittsburgh
Edmund R. Kearsley
Oakland County
Woodward Avenue
Edmund Kearsley
Sugar and Coffee Markets Reported Mixed Prices
Fragmented OCR notes indicate granulated sugar and coffee pricing with references to white coffee beans and patent flour. No clear entities, dates, or outcomes present.
Quicksand Bed Under Sioux City Foundation Crises
Sioux City engineers report deep quicksand under Fourth Street the bed extends beneath the city in the Missouri river bottom causing waves as asphalt paving is laid. They expect a firm foundation of rock and earth to stabilize the ground. A campaign of education is discussed as the issue unfolds with local citizen Tommy asking to skip school during parades.
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Sioux City
Fourth Street
Missouri River
Market Price Fragments and Odd Numbers Reported
Fragmentary OCR text lists miscellaneous prices and quantities such as 1.15 and 4.60 for sacks and several odd figures. Mentions per bushel and varied amounts, but lacks complete context or coherent article structure.
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L. A. Couch
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Penna
John A. Zangerle
Cleveland, O
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Urban G. Mease
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George Ball
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Aionamalia Journal
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N.Y
Geo. W. Best
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