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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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