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November 16, 1895
The Diamond Drill
Crystal Falls, Iron County, Michigan
What is this article about?
In Kentucky's legislative election, Democrats and Republicans each hold 68 seats in the joint ballot, with 2 Populists deciding the US Senate seat for incumbent Joseph C. S. Blackburn. Republicans claim both Populists will side with them, while Democrats expect a split vote.
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The Kentucky Senatorship.
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 12.—The fate of the candidates for the seat of United States Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky, will rest in the hands of the two populists elected to the house. Complete returns show the following: House—Democrats, 46; republicans, 52; populists, 2. Senate—Democrats, 22; republicans, 16. Joint ballot—Democrats, 68; republicans, 68; populists, 2. The republicans claim that both populists will vote with them, while many democrats are of the opinion that the populist vote will split.
Louisville, Ky., Nov. 12.—The fate of the candidates for the seat of United States Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky, will rest in the hands of the two populists elected to the house. Complete returns show the following: House—Democrats, 46; republicans, 52; populists, 2. Senate—Democrats, 22; republicans, 16. Joint ballot—Democrats, 68; republicans, 68; populists, 2. The republicans claim that both populists will vote with them, while many democrats are of the opinion that the populist vote will split.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Kentucky Election
Senator Blackburn
Populist Vote
Joint Ballot
Democrats
Republicans
What entities or persons were involved?
Blackburn
Populists
Where did it happen?
Louisville, Ky.
Story Details
Key Persons
Blackburn
Populists
Location
Louisville, Ky.
Event Date
Nov. 12.
Story Details
The election for Kentucky's US Senate seat held by Blackburn hinges on two Populist votes in a tied joint ballot of 68 Democrats and 68 Republicans. Republicans expect both to vote with them; Democrats anticipate a split.