Norris Elected Without Doubt
Assured by late returns from various counties Norris leads as results come in, with victory outlook certain and confidence rising among supporters and officials alike.
06 Nov 1908
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
Assured by late returns from various counties Norris leads as results come in, with victory outlook certain and confidence rising among supporters and officials alike.
Election news reports from counties show Jefferson C Norris leading in Montana with a projected plurality exceeding 1500. Republicans claim gains in other offices but concede Norris victory while the legislature tilts toward Democrats with the house at 38 Democrats to 24 Republicans and the senate 17 Republicans to 10 Democrats.
Special Dispatch from Dillon reports Beaverhead county totals from all precincts including Taft 932 Bryan 75 Pray 327 Long 229 Donkin 786 Norris 516 Swindlehurst 787 Yoder 27 Romney 1 Holloway 983 Johnston 695 Galen Tolan 710 Easelstyn 882 Goodwin Cunningham Sherlock TI Harmon 517 Mountjoy 727 Morley 512 Zion 910 Violette 1 Royle 93 Nevin 730.
Special Dispatch from Hamilton reports Ravalli County results with a mix of local and statewide totals. Democrats claim five county offices while Republicans carry county for state and national tickets by about 200. precincts in two small areas remain unofficial.
Los Angeles on November 5, Guy Hadley a white haired man 60 years old on trial for shooting his wife last June confessed on the witness stand that his real name is Elias Hamlet and that Hadley relatives live in Indiana He had changed his name 35 years ago after his first wife died He testified he was superintendent of Woodsmen Sovereign Wheelworks in Indiana for 24 years but lost his job due to ambling He drifted across the country for years and married his second wife He attempted to kill himself at the time of the shooting and said he had no reason for it The old man wept as he recounted his life story The jury retired after 15 minutes.
Berlin reports that France and Germany have eased strains from the Casa Blanca incident. Ambassador Cambon urged mutual regret and arbitration for remaining questions. Chancellor von Bülow welcomed the proposal, signaling an amicable settlement may soon follow with no further uneasiness.
President elect William H Taft telegraphed his brother in law Dr Willam A Edwards Los Angeles November 5 Shake echoed by Edwards who congratulated Taft Taft replied and Mrs Edwards the sister of Taft is currently in Mexico returning soon Dr Edwards is a physician and son of former Senator Williamn JA Edwards of Pennsylvania
Charles W Morse and Alfred H Curtis were found guilty on misapplication of bank funds and falsifying bank books in a dramatic New York circuit court trial. Jury acquitted them on conspiracy counts. Curtis received a mercy recommendation. Morse showed visible disappointment as verdicts were read.
William H. Taft spoke to the Cincinnati Commercial club, urging business progress under lawful methods and a strict government stance against dishonest practices. The crowd rose as he praised legal enterprise and recounted his campaign's personal side amid political humor.
Nov. 5 Frenehmen praised Wilbur Wright the American aeroplanist at the Aero Club of France dinner. Jean Barthou presented the Aero club gold medal and Academy of Sports medal to Wright in front of about 200 guests. Barthou lauded Wright as aviation’s leading figure and Wright humbly accepted the honor as a tribute to the flying dream. He spoke of France’s generous reception and praised future aviation as bright for all.
Mrs Annie Kovacich suffered a severed right arm after being struck by a locomotive on Northern Pacific tracks near Pittsmont. She survived the initial shock with medical help arriving quickly at Murray hospital. The family, including two children, lives on Lincoln street Meaderville.
Bryan asserts steadfast adherence to his principles guiding the Senate election process. He emphasizes integrity, constitutional bounds, and voter trust as core factors for shaping policy and representation.
Former senator William Jennings Bryan today issued a statement after the election. He says the result shows a decisive majority against their platform yet faith remains that voters will embrace reforms such as popular senators, anti trust measures, labor and tariff revisions, bank deposit protection, rail regulation, and Philippine independence. He praises the national committee and Mack as chairman, commits to private service, and cites support from Lincoln neighbors and Nebraska's Democratic government as a sign of potential national influence.
Independence New York November 5 The electoral college tallying continues as Maryland counters pause. Maryland likely splits its eight votes while Missouri appears safely for Taft with a sizable lead. Projections show 319 Republican and 136 Democratic electors with broader reaction across parties and remarks from Bryan Taft and Sherman amid hurried political exchanges.
Missoula reports a Montenegrin stabbed tailor F Fournier near the Windsor hotel in an early morning quarrel. He was stabbed in the abdomen and back with a long blade and admitted to Sisters' hospital in critical condition with slim chance of recovery.
An explosion at Col W. P. Bond’s mine three miles west of Benton at 4:30 this morning wrecked the shaft and entombed four shot firers. A car and railroad ties were hurled 600 feet up the shaft, demolishing a steel tipple. Rescue efforts are slow and the men’s fate remains unknown.
Cincinnati Ohio November 5 At Tuesday's election Ohio voters cast a record heavy ballot surpassing four years ago. Republicans gave a heavy vote for Tate while Harmon Democrat carried the state for Governor though final figures were not yet in. Large turnout and new booths slowed early tallies but indicate Tate leading Harmon by about 700 votes with other minor candidates pending final results.
Baltimore reports official results showing Taft with a narrow apparent plurality across 22 counties and Baltimore City. Bryan tally listed, Taft elector appears, with figures indicating Taft 115,963 and Bryan behind. canvassing continued with delays.
Denver and Reno report strong Democratic gains with statewide leads and legislature majorities. In Colorado Bryan and Rathroth lead the ticket while Musser and White stay ahead for the Supreme Court. Nevada’s ticket, legislature, and Newlands and Bartlett wins indicate a broad Democratic wave.
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