Election results show McKinley lead and Bryan gains
New York reports up to 3:30 pm indicate McKinley with 265 electoral votes to Bryan's 166, 16 in doubt. Chiefs Jones of the Democratic National Committee hopes to pull his candidate through as southern states join under the McKinley banner.
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Illinois Returns Show Big Republican Victory Across State
Nov 4 Carcago reports indicate Tanner Republican won governor by over 100000 with McKinley totaling 130000 to 140000. Republicans poised to take 18 of 22 congress seats, possibly 19. Democratic state chairman Hinricsen likely elected in the Sixteenth. Seventeenth and nineteenth districts are close with Democrat prospects.
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Kentucky Close Race Across Districts Predicted
Louisville dispatches report Republican Chairman Robert predicting McKinley a Kentucky plurality between 5 000 and 10 000 with several districts split. First, Second, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh favor Bryan by varying margins. multiple districts deemed in doubt or leaning Republican. Ohio notes show large Republican plurality near 85 000 with losses expected in some seats.
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Bryan Carries Washington and Kansas For Bryan
Washington reports Bryan won by about 10,000 with free silver electors and legislators likely to favor that ticket. Kansas shows 50 of 105 counties returning Bryan-Sewall by 10,000 to 15,000 with legislature contested. Nebraska indicates Bryan victory by around 13,000, while Wisconsin and Texas outline Republican gains and states conceding.
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McKinley Leads With 316 Plurality in Pennsylvania Counties
Philadelphia dispatch reports that latest estimates from all counties to the Associated Press show a statewide plurality for McKinley of 316 votes. The brief bulletin notes Pennsylvania results as they stand on November 4.
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McKinley Wins Across States Amid Tight Races
United States returns show McKinley leading in multiple states with large Republican planks. West Virginia, California, New York and Maryland report sizable GOP majorities, while Bryan strongholds appear in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Mississippi, and Utah. National trends indicate Republicans ahead in many key districts.
Jones Telegram Confirms Bryan Vote Outlook
A telegram from James K. Jones to Hon. William J. Bryan reports counting 150 southern votes and 88 from west of the Missouri River, leaving seven more needed. It notes Indiana Michigan and Minnesota uncertain, with Maryland the only southern state conceded. The message, dated November 4 from Chicago, outlines the Democratic plan for securing victory.
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Press Commentary on McKinley Victory in The Journal
The Press calls McKinley the people's choice, regrets Bryan’s defeat, and notes the trust and silver issues. It argues the voters’ sovereignty, praises the ballot box remedy, and questions remonetization while hoping for future prosperity. The Chicago Tribune echoes the nationwide Republican leaning and Altgeldism critique.
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Queen Victoria's secretary sent post show courtesy tale
The late Gen Sir Henry Ponsonby kept court courtesy by telegramming after performances to inquire about artists well being. A Rogers Prat geese display at Windsor prompted a royal telegram despite Ponsonby absent. The note followed the standard form dainty with high regard from Her Gracious Majesty. Also quotes on occupations, laxatives, and a joke about straight lines and railroad maps.
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