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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1896

Page

2

McKinley era prosperity debate in Washington and Wooster

A period piece from November 11 1898 discusses McKinley era prosperity hopes and party realignments. It notes shifts among Democrats toward the Republican side, the impact of wage payments, factory shifts in Lima Ohio, and regional polling contrasts between McKinley and Bryan with census based figures on population property and wages. The piece remarks on business revival prospects and currency stability amid political maneuvering.

Ander McKinley

Wool market firmer amid moderate trade and waiting for goods

In Hoston on November 1 trade showed firmer wool values with moderate activity as buyers paused awaiting manufactured goods. Territorial wool quoted at 31 82c, choice fleece lots at 33 3c, fleece wool steady but slow sales. Ohio and Pennsylvania fleece bids range 17c to 18c for various numbers, with combing grades near 20–22c.

Hoston Ohio Pennsylvania New York

McKinley Heads Toward 280 Electoral Votes in Early Returns

Early returns from several states put McKinley Hobart well ahead with 280 electoral votes. Bets in Louisville show McKinley leading in Kentucky, while Ohio electors are likely to favor him. Uncertainties remain in South Dakota Wyoming and a few counties, but McKinley holds a clear plurality overall.

California Delaware Illinois Indiana Town Kentucky Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota New Hampshire New Jersey New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Rhodesland Vermont West Virginia Wisconsin Bryan States Alabama ArkKansas Ody Colorado Florida Georgia Kansas Louisiana Mississippi Missouri Montana Carolina Nebraska Nevada S. Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia Washington South Dakota Wyoming R. McKinley McKinley Louisville Charleo St. Miller Canton Chicago Ills Suepublican Hobart Charles Dick

Republican Victory Certainty and Dover Canvass Change Senate

The piece notes Republicans expect to win a senator seat on a joint ballot while Democrats gain a majority after Dover canvassing removes East Dover Hundred districts. It cites Kent county officials and names Samuel R. Meredith and Frank Allec as pivotal figures, with the House expected to stay Democratic.

Dover Kent County Courthorse Ter East Dover Hundred Milford Hundred Senate J Frank Allec Kent Samuel R. Meredith Dem House

Michigan Governor Race Vote Totals Show Pingree Leading

Detroit November 6 report total Michigan votes about 485000 with Pingree at 275000 and Sligh at 206000 Pingree’s margin expands by about 70300 while McKinley trails by roughly 15000 due to Bryan and Pingree cross voting, indicating crossover support for Pingree from Bryan voters.

Detroit Michigan Pingree McKinley Bryan

Mass State Returns Show McKinley Lead In Vote Totals

Massachusetts complete returns report McKinley with a 168716 plurality. Bryan 104280, McKinley 272995, Palmer 117863. Wolcott leads governor by 150766. Biennial elections defeated. In Raleigh North Carolina a lively fight in next state legislature anticipated with no majority for any party. In Alabama Montgomery assembly to elect senator. candidates Oates Bankhead Pettus running roughly even.

Boston Massachusetts McKinley Bryan Palmer Wolcott Eliot Montgomery Ala General Assembly of Alabama Pugh Oates Bankshead E. W. Pettus

New Jersey Returns Show McKinley Hobart Lead

Complete returns from New Jersey announce McKinley and Hobart with an 85,000 plurality. The legislature will be: Senate Republicans eighteen to four Democrats. House Republicans fifty six, Democrats four.

New Jersey Trenton N. J McKinley Hobart Senate House

King Oscar VI of Sweden Named Final Arbitrator in Venezuela Boundary Case

Washington reports King Oscar VI of Sweden and Norway chosen by treaty as the final arbitrator in the Venezuela boundary dispute with the United States and Great Britain. Four other arbitrators to be designated by England and the United States, with Stockholm likely to host the court.

United States Great Britain Veneduela Oacar Washington Sweden Norway Oscar VI Sir Julian London Mr. Oltley Oscra II Venezuela Court of Arbitration Venzuela Great Oscar Europe Bertadotte France Napoleon Roksdag Recksdag Bernadotte Sopho Neotan Dustaf Carl Eugene

Election day echoes at Cedar Valley communities

Nov 9 reports from Cedar Valley detail local notes from farms to schools and social events. Mentions corn yields around 95 bushels per acre, church talks, concerts, and school openings. Voters celebrate McKinley Hobart victory with gatherings and reflections on national politics.

Corni Christ Finger Squire Hunter Wooster Philo School Prof Knight Hott Science Point

Grain Market and Prices Updated in Wooster

A wooster market page lists grain prices and produce by Craighead & Co and W D Tytler, detailing wheat, corn, oats, rye, flaxseed, hay, and butter, eggs, lard, and other staples. It notes corrected prices per bushel, barrel, and pound, with rail and retail marks, plus market reports for beef, pork, and dairy. It also mentions local plants hiring more workers and miners rejecting a wage offer, concluding with an emergency remedy ad.

Wooster Tytler Harley Craighead & Co Deaglers 'T

Cowan Haven Railway Tunnel Drainage Co Incorporation

The Cowan Haven Railway Tunnel Drainage Company, capital $1,000,000, was incorporated at Aspen. It will build a two mile tunnel then start on a second two miles through Smuggler Mountain from Aspen to Ironada, linking with the Denver and Rio Grande and the Colorado Midland to reach Eagle and Pitkin mineral districts.

Bountain Leadville Col Cowan

Findlay Firms Ramp Up Glass Pottery Works for McKinley Election

Findlay Ohio November 7 1900 Dalzell Gilmore Creighton glass works Glove window glass works Findlay clay pottery Bell Brothers and Findlay table factory announce startup plans to increase production to meet orders placed contingent upon Mr McKinley’s election reflecting a surge in demand tied to the political outcome.

Findlay, CO Dalzell, Gilmore & Creighton Glass Works Glove Window Glass Works Findlay Clay Pottery Works Bell Brothers Findlay Table Factory McKinley

Local Notes and Gossip From Springville Area

Fragmentary items from Springville and nearby towns recount social visits. J ly Barton and Mrs Shearer called on neighbors. Estella Brown travels to Sandusky. William Mason visits family in Springville. Gardner coal bank operates with seven workers, plans to hire more as needed. coal praised for quality.

Wooster J. Ly Barton Bert Hason Nspringville Mike Seib, Jr Estella Brown Sandusky William T. Mason Loudonville Springville Will Gardner Coal Bank Straicnur Bercarican

Nov 8 Weather and community notes in a village

The column reports freezing weather and a strong corn crop with Harvey Simcox growing 2,000 bushels on upland. It notes a low church attendance, a trip to Canton for election news, a local political shift, a schoolhouse entertainment, and a troubling local threat titled “Jack the Kisser” prowling at night, frightening women and prompting husbands to act.

Ada Dally Cleveland Houghton Elizabeth McElhinney Wooster University Bert Rudy Charles Rudy Madge Carrollton U. B Dressler Smithville Ernest Gray Akron Dalton Canton Iota Harvey Simcox German Lutheran Church Bartemus McZena John Dyke Adams Tom Tyler Fred Webster Jeromeville Smyser James Myers Wooster Lon Tyler Lucay Jacob's

Comptroller Eckels Predicts Revival in US Business

Chicago reports James N Eckels comptroller of the currency wires from Washington that last three years of liquidations have prepared the way for a revival of business on a stable basis. He cites abundant crops and low expenses, cautious use of hoarded money, renewed deposits, and anticipated foreign capital while defending the gold standard and credit rehabilitation.

Chicago James N. Eckelg Washington Ted Ems Ag

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