New York Votes Taft and Hughes Secure Big Wins
New York state's 39 electoral votes go to Taft while Hughes is re elected as governor. The next legislature will be Republican, ensuring a Taft victory on the national stage and a Republican successor to Senator Platt. Socialists see disappointments as Hill quit and allies lag in turnout.
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New York
New York State
William H. Taft
James
Sherman
Charles HK
Hughes
Taft
Shearn
Hearst
Brooklyn
Roosevelt
Bryan
Parker
Socialist Party
Morris Hillquit
Congress
J. G. Phelps Stokes
Robert Hunter
Thomas C. Platt
Senate
Bryan Leads Nebraska In Early Election Returns
Lincoln and Omaha reports show William J. Bryan gaining in counties and cities with Omaha giving Bryan 10 732 and Taft 10 609 while Shellenberger leads for governor. Bryan speaks from Fairview porch amid wires reading results, noting disappointment in New York and delaying comment.
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Omaha
Bryan
Taft
Shellenberger
Sheldon
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Rose
Ruth Leavitt
Grace Bryan
William Jr
W. S. Jennings
Florida
New York
Mr. Bryan
Montana Returns Show Democratic Triumph Across State
Helena dispatch reports slow returns outside Silver Bow where machines are used but indicate a Democratic state ticket victory and electors. Missoula precincts that favored Republicans in 1904 give Bryan a 25 percent plurality, signaling broad support.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
Silver Bow
Missoula
Bryan
Delaware Vote Forecasts Taft Victory in Governor Race
In Wilmington on November 4, early returns suggest Republican candidates lead statewide. Simcot trails, while Penpwill appears set as the next governor, with Taft favored over Democrat contenders.
Roosevelt Sends Greetings to Taft and Others in Election Night Dispatches
The President sent messages of hearty congratulations to Taft Sherman Hughes Hitchcock Loudenslager and others while acknowledging the election results no formal statement was issued. The dispatches praise the nation and the states for the outcomes and commend the work done to bring about the results.
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Washington
W. H. Taft
Representative Sherman
Hughes
Hitchcock
Loudenslager
Connecticut for Taft in reduced Republican win
Hartford reports Connecticut voted for Taft, with a smaller majority than Roosevelt four years earlier. Lilley elected governor by about 5000 despite submarine controversy and intra party opposition. Five Republican Congressmen and a Republican legislature. Socialist vote doubled, drawing notable interest from both parties.
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Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
Taft
Roosevelt
Lilley
Rational Cure for Eczema
A medical advertises that eczema is a skin disease and not a blood illness. It promotes oil of wintergreen in D. D. D. Prescription from Red Cross Pharmacy in Aberdeen Washington as a skin cure, claiming immediate relief and reliable results after long use.
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Red Cross Pharmacy
Aberdeen Wash
Roosevelt Work Approved Telegram From Taft
President Roosevelt’s telegram drew a reply from William H. Taft thanking him for the message and stating the administration’s role in the victory. Taft notes Roosevelt’s deep interest and rejoicing in the success as the administration’s affirmation.
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Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Taft Leading in Key States as Minnesota Sees Close Vote
Home State dispatches show Taft with a tentative national plurality near 50 000 while Harris loses in Minnesota where Harmon leads Democrats by about 15 000. Johnson wins Ramsey County by 6500 with Minnesota vote tipping toward Taft by 80 000 to possibly 100 000. Final results await full returns.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Harris
Harmon
St. Paul
Johnson
Ramsey County
Minnesota
Jacobson
Taft praise telegram to Hitchcock on election forecasts
Judge Taft sent a telegram to Chair Hitchcock praising the favorable national returns and New York’s results. He commends Hitchcock for his accurate forecast and notes his political knowledge and grasp of the situation.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Hitchcock
New York
William H. Taft
Indiana Votes Taft Sherman In Indiana Victory
Indianapolis reports Taft and Sherman winning Indiana by about 15 000, ending Democratic hopes to swing the state. John W. Kern, Democratic vice presidential candidate, resides in the city and declined to comment on the results, promising a later statement.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Taft
Sherman
John W. Kern
Kern
Taft Receives Returns at Taft Home Crowd Demands Speech
In Cincinnati on November 4 Mr. Taft learned of his election returns at Charles P Taft's home. A cheering crowd gathered outside shouting for a speech from the next President. Taft said he would issue a formal statement soon.
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Cincinnati
Kansas Delivers Republican Victory In Governor Race
Topeka reports show W. R. Stubbs wins the governor race with a solid Republican margin. Taft leads in national outlook while Kansas blocs push toward a 25,000 vote majority for Stubbs, according to Chairman O'Dooley.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
W. R. Stubbs
Taft
O'Dooley
Taft Carried Idaho By Wide Margin In Early Reports
Boise dispatch reports Taft leading Idaho by about 20 000 votes with the Republican state ticket apparently elected as returns trickle in from the polls in Boise Idaho.
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Boise
Idaho
Taft
Taft Leads Utah By About Twenty Thousand Votes
Early returns from forty five districts in Salt Lake City and county and in Ogden show Taft leading with a likely state plurality around twenty thousand. The report cites Utah districts and a Salt Lake City tally suggesting Taft carried the state.
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Salt Lake City
Ogden
Tate
Taft
Taft Victory Secures Clear House Majority
Returns from nationwide Congressional elections confirm a strong Taft win and a decisive working majority for the President in the next House. Joseph G. Cannon plans to return to the House representing the eighteenth district of Illinois.
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Chicago
Joseph G. Cannon
Taft
Solid South Reasserts Democratic Lead in Missouri Georgia
Missouri reverses 1904 Republican win with Cowherd elected governor by large Democratic majority. St Louis shifts to Democrats as Bryan leads Taft 20 000 to 20 000. In Georgia Campbell reelected governor. Bryan wins all thirteen electoral votes. Taft vote falls 10 000 short of Roosevelt.
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St. Louis
Missouri
William S. Cowherd
Austin
Tex
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
Bryan
Taft
Thomas M. Campbell
Atlanta
Georgia
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Roosevelt
Kentucky and Florida Party Shifts Reported in Early Returns
Louisville results show Kentucky moving Democratic by a large margin with nine Democrats to two Republicans after losses of two congressmen. Jacksonville reports Albert W. Gilchrist elected Florida governor and the Democratic National ticket carrying the state by about 25 000, with Republican votes down about 3000 since 1904.
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Louisville
Kentucky
Jacksonville
Fla
Albert W. Gilchrist
Florida
Republican vote in Charleston and Virginia returns
Charleston scene reports the Republican tally at 2000 of 58 000 votes with M F Ansel re-elected governor without opposition. Richmond Virginia confirms a strong Democratic majority with the Republican vote down about 18 000 since 1904.
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Charleston
S. C
M. F. Ansel
Democratic Ticket Wins North Carolina by 25000
Raleigh elects W. W. Kitchin as governor as the Democratic national ticket carries the state by about 25 000 in a total vote of 210 000. The result reflects strong party support in North Carolina on election day.
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Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
W. W. Kitchin
Bryan Receives Seven Electoral Votes in Guthrie Count
Guthrie Oklahoma reports on November 4 that the new state's seven electoral votes will go to William Jennings Bryan. Bryan secured 70,000 of 125,000 total votes in the state.
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Guthrie, Okla
William Jennings Bryan
Montgomery Election Totals Show Taft Loss To Roosevelt Gap
Montgomery figures list Bryan at 90 000 and Taft at 13 000 with Taft 9 472 fewer votes than Roosevelt received in 1964. The report highlights Roosevelt’s lead and compares party results within Alabama.
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Montgomery
Ala
Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Arkansas gives Bryan 30000 vote majority in novelty results
In Little Rock on November 4, Arkansas reported a Bryan majority of 30000 and an increase of 12436 over Parker’s 1904 tally. The transfer signals broad support in the state and reflects shifting political margins.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Bryan
Parker
Tennessee Remains Strongly Democratic in Early Returns
Nashville reports that Tennessee stays solidly Democratic with a clear margin, while the Republican vote shows a sharp decline from 1904 figures as results trickle in from Nashville and surrounding counties.
Mississippi Electors Confirm Democratic Vote Pattern
In Jackson on November 4, Mississippi delegates will award all ten electoral votes to the Democratic candidate, consistent with the absence of a statewide election.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Louisiana Solidly Democratic in Quiet Election Day
New Orleans reports show Louisiana remaining Democratic in behavior and voting patterns with no gubernatorial election held, as expected for the day.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Grays Harbor Aber deen Semi-Weekly Herald Overview
A concise record of the Aber deen Semi-Weekly Herald edition details its frequency twice weekly and pricing at $2.00 per year or $1.50 in advance, indicating a compact local newspaper notice.
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Grays Harbor
Aberdeen
Herald
Fine Job Printing at Moderate Prices
Aberdeen Herald notes affordable printing services offered by local firm for newspapers and advertisements.
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