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September 24, 1882
The Daily Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Salem on Sept. 23, the senatorial contest intensifies as Mitchell gains three more votes on the first ballot and one on the second, reaching 40, with supporters predicting his certain election to the U.S. Senate next Monday.
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SALEM, Sept. 23d.
The interest centering in the senatorial fight was intense this morning. Rumors that there would be "something" decisive were on all sides since the adjournment of the joint convention yesterday afternoon, and the regular routine of legislative session this morning was hurried through with as rapidly as possible. At noon the two houses met, and on the first ballot Mitchell showed an increased strength of three votes, a reinforcement coming from the Democratic side of the house. He got his regular 36, and with them came J. M. Siglin, from Coos and Curry; Wm. Seifers, of Josephine; and W. R. Curtis, of Baker. Prim got thirty; the seventeen, who have been coquetting with Boise, Williams, and Failing, gave their votes to Hare: Thayer got three, and Failing one. Upon the announcement of the result, a second ballot was called for amid great excitement. At the conclusion the result summarized thus: Mitchell 40—having secured another Democrat, John Long, of Lane: Hare got 16; Prim ran away down to 29, Dolph got 1; Failing, 1; Bush, Shattuck, 1. The result was a source of satisfaction to the Mitchell men who confidently assert that he will be elected to the United States senate next Monday, without fail. From present appearances it seems almost a certainty that such result will ensue.
SALEM, Sept. 23d.
The interest centering in the senatorial fight was intense this morning. Rumors that there would be "something" decisive were on all sides since the adjournment of the joint convention yesterday afternoon, and the regular routine of legislative session this morning was hurried through with as rapidly as possible. At noon the two houses met, and on the first ballot Mitchell showed an increased strength of three votes, a reinforcement coming from the Democratic side of the house. He got his regular 36, and with them came J. M. Siglin, from Coos and Curry; Wm. Seifers, of Josephine; and W. R. Curtis, of Baker. Prim got thirty; the seventeen, who have been coquetting with Boise, Williams, and Failing, gave their votes to Hare: Thayer got three, and Failing one. Upon the announcement of the result, a second ballot was called for amid great excitement. At the conclusion the result summarized thus: Mitchell 40—having secured another Democrat, John Long, of Lane: Hare got 16; Prim ran away down to 29, Dolph got 1; Failing, 1; Bush, Shattuck, 1. The result was a source of satisfaction to the Mitchell men who confidently assert that he will be elected to the United States senate next Monday, without fail. From present appearances it seems almost a certainty that such result will ensue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Senatorial Election
Ballot Votes
Mitchell Gain
Legislative Session
Salem Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
Mitchell
Prim
Hare
Thayer
Failing
J. M. Siglin
Wm. Seifers
W. R. Curtis
John Long
Where did it happen?
Salem
Story Details
Key Persons
Mitchell
Prim
Hare
Thayer
Failing
J. M. Siglin
Wm. Seifers
W. R. Curtis
John Long
Location
Salem
Event Date
Sept. 23d
Story Details
Intense senatorial election in Salem where Mitchell gains strength on ballots, securing additional Democratic votes, leading to confident predictions of his election to the United States Senate next Monday.