05 Nov 1896
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Washington Star
Location
Washington, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
McKinley appears elected amid disputes raised by Chairman Jones over the returns. The final tally is reported as very close, with observers awaiting a formal certification.
New York and New Jersey vote landslide for Republicans with McKinley leading. Early tallies show Bryan carries Southern states while California and Oregon lean to Bryan. Democratic victory doubts persist in several states as Jim Jones and Mark Henna comment on close races.
A fragmentary report indicates the electoral college favored Bryan by about twelve thousand votes in a close national contest. The piece also notes political and local mentions including gifts to Blair Hall and the association's first year finances, with various local names and events.
A fragmentary local item notes Sew Wampios Tyo hosting guests in our town after a visit from an aunt and others. The text mentions Willard Snyder and his daughter Tilly, Mrs Alietson, Anat, and Mary Welated in a Thursday event in Washington last week. The report is garbled but hints at a social gathering and home repairs.
The report claims the Republicans carried the state on the national ticket by nearly 40,000, with near ties in Kentucky and California still unclear. Indiana appears Republican by about 10,000, while Bryan’s North Carolina result is under 10,000. A separate item notes a wall-lining gang at a culvert project and a Newton county sheriff duel incident with a brigaded hand injury.
The Morris County bulk favored Cutler amid a tight contest in Warren where Pitney’s lead collapsed. Reports show Warren and Belvidere districts swinging. Campaign spending and patronage reportedly influenced results. Dems feared losses as Republicans claimed momentum, with Pitney gaining in multiple towns including Hackettstown and Phillipsburg.
Sussex and Hunterdon counties report slim Pitney and Bryan margins while Republicans sweep eight congressional districts. Jacob Gould Rey wins state seat by small plurality. Dems lose sheriff and surrogate races. McEwan carries Congressional seat with 10 283 votes to Young 25 045, giving Republicans a broad statewide lead and establishing a Republican electoral slate.
TEpidlearbs Aguhy beat at Congeessnce-Duniorvrats Cay ture See Magt OMces. Tuesday's New Jersey vote surprised many as local offices showed ticket cohesion. Counties reported stronger party lines with several counties electing sheriff candidates Samuel Kirby, Joseph Sopiget wood, and others. mixed slates appeared in some areas.
The article notes Dr. Barber elected senator and Mackey and Hilbert chosen for coroner while Cutler and Bryan gain plurality in Warren County. It highlights a contested campaign against corrupting funds and factions within the Republican and Democratic parties, plus a public notice from Emma McGee about bed and board abandonment in Washington New Jersey dated October 36, 1308.
In a chaotic stitched report the 1890s county tallies show McKinley leading in Bergen Hudson Union and others with Plymouth buzz and large Republican majorities feared by rivals. Camden Mercer Passaic and Burlington also register sizable plums while Atlantic and Middlesex trail below thresholds. Local notes mention a Port Murray Bible Day program and a planned butcher shop opening as small town life continues amid statewide political currents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.