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OF WILLIAM McKINLEY
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all over the country came pouring in. It was found that the total number of votes cast was nearly 14,000,000, and that out of this large number William McKinley had received about 600,000 more than William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic nominee. Of the electoral votes, McKinley received 271, and Bryan 176.
When the result was announced, those who had supported McKinley and the gold standard went wild with delight. Bells rang, steam whistles blew, parades were hastily arranged, and all night long could be heard the music of bands and the blowing of horns. The followers of McKinley were sure that good times would continue and increase, and their predictions were fulfilled.
