<Li> Governor of Maryland: Frank Brown (Democratic) </Li> <Li> Governor of Massachusetts: William E. Russell (Democratic) </Li> <Li> Governor of Michigan: Edwin B. Winans (Democratic) (until January 1), John T. Rich (Republican) (starting January 1) </Li> <Li> Governor of Minnesota: William R. Merriam (Republican) (until January 9), Knute Nelson (Republican) (starting January 9) </Li>

What was happening in the world in 1893