06 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1892
Page
1
The piece surveys election forecasts across states including New York Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut and New Jersey. It cites Democratic and Republican expectations on presidential electors governor yields and legislative control with figures, margins and regional results from various campaigns and analysts.
Washington dispatch notes Senator Calvin S Brice of Ohio has long doubted Cleveland's election. Brice sent word from New York that New York would vote for Cleveland and Indiana would yield solid support, signaling confidence in Cleveland despite prior misgivings.
The Sentinel projects a 10,000 Indiana plurality for Cleveland, predicts Democrats will sweep the state ticket and eleven of thirteen congressmen, and foresees Judge Turple's re-election to the Senate. It notes Voorhees closing the Democratic rally before 5,000 in Indianapolis.
The 1302 presidential election stands unique with three major parties contesting. Doubtful states exceed usual, and the House could decide the outcome if no candidate wins a majority. Nevada appears pledged to the People’s party, while New York Indiana Connecticut Montana and West Virginia remain pivotal among fifteen swing states.
A great parade of 30,000 Democratic businessmen marched in New York to support Cleveland and Stevenson. The route ran from Bowling Green to Broadway, Waverly Place, Fifth Avenue, and Thirty-fourth Street with a Madison Square review by notable figures. The Wholesale Dry Goods trade led the first division with 8,000 participants, followed by clubs from various exchanges and organizations, amid strong enthusiasm lasting into the evening.
The Grand Republican rally in Geartox, W V, collapsed as only about 500 attendees gathered, many Democrats among them. Speakers Davis and ex-Congressman Mudd spoke at the opera house, while Davis recited his life piece for ten minutes and a telegram from Elkins promised support but failed to arrive. The night meeting at the Court House also ended without the Maine speaker appearing, leaving the event a disappointment in the campaign.
A large Democratic audience gathered at the Opera House in Gunrtox W V for a campaign speech by Hon C Wood Dailey of Keyser While Republicans planned a procession Democrats sent a escort committee to the venue Col John T McGraw introduced Dailey who was greeted with ovation Dailey urged strong campaign closing Monday night with W L Wilson expected to attend Several clubs from other towns were invited to the event
The Alabama scene shows the Jeffersonian Democratic party allying with Republicans to defeat Cleveland in a race focused on presidential electors and Congress. Montana and Wisconsin forecasts favor Harrison, with power shifts in state tickets and possible balance in legislatures. Michigan Division hinges on Miner law rulings, while Maine tilts toward 12,000 and 23,000 margins in 1885 comparisons.
In Peidmont W Va a vast Democratic gathering welcomed Hon William L Wilson at the opera house with Henry G Davis presiding and Captain John Sheridan leading a 50 member escort. A three band parade with 200 marchers accompanied Wilson through illuminated streets as crowds packed the venue for a forceful Democratic pitch.
Washington November 5 The War Department assumes control as General Schofield acts as Secretary of War amid absences of Grant and Elkins. He says no official plans or indications exist for troop deployment on election day. Also reported: Penn defeats Princeton for the first time in football history by a two to score. La Fayette wins four to nothing. Chicago Athletic Club wins 72 to 0. Yale defeats Wesleyan 73 to 0. Mrs Descon to appeal from a verdict in her favor.
A long telegramic report details a Berlin political week with government moves to secure a Reichstag majority, conservative and centrist coalition support, and attacks on anti-tax and anti-Semitic policies. Prince Bismarck’s criticisms of ministerial bills spark public, press, and military responses.
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