10 Nov 1916
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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
1
Early returns show President Wilson ahead of Charles E. Hughes in California by a small margin and nationally leaning toward Wilson. Voter counts from scattered precincts indicate a tight race with key states still unclear and both campaigns claiming victory as results trickle in.
Early statewide returns show Charles E. Hughes leading Oregon by a small plurality with about 30 of 36 counties reporting. Multnomah County leans toward Hughes while the upstate counties run neck and neck, total outside Multnomah shows Hughes ahead 9088 to 2086, Sinnott and Hawley re-elected, McArthur leads 1728, and several state measures are noted.
Washington returns show Wilson leading in the presidential race with a strong plurality. Nationally, Republicans gain seats in Senate races in New York Maine Indiana and New Jersey while holds in other states loom uncertain. Early House results hint at a Republican shift but final outcomes remain unclear as districts report incomplete tallies.
A broad sweep of wet defeats is reported from Michigan where Detroit voted by about 25,000 to wipe out saloons, and similar outcomes are noted in eight states including Montana California Nebraska Florida and South Dakota. Prohibition leaders claim momentum for wins in Michigan Montana South Dakota Nebraska and Florida with close results in California and others. Overall the article highlights significant anti saloon votes nationwide and suggests little chance for new wet legislation as Congress debates constitutional amendments and state referenda.
Spokane voters go to the polls as Washington precinct reports indicate Miles Poindexter leads the race while challengers from the Democratic ticket and Jubilee slate gain support. The presidential race remains tight as residents anticipate outcomes across governor and house contests.
The article notes upcoming Senate vacancies after the deaths of Clarke of Arkennan and Burleleh of Maine, to be filled by Judge William P. Kirby and Hart M. Fernald respectively. It lists primary eliminations in the Flanate with Monon Hl. Clapp, Kathan P. Bryan, Lake of Tennessee, Benchor Binir Las, and others, plus Jewis and Mikellar joining the House as Charles Johnson of Maine remains tied to the September election.
Across Kansas Pennsylvania and Texas localities show fragmented vote counts. Hughes appears with scattered figures such as 3132 and 19 in different lines while other candidates like Lodge and Capper receive small sums. final totals remain unclear, with references to soldiers and regiments in the field at Brownsville San Antonio and Deming.
Railroads including Erie and New York Central mobilized car agents and yard scouts to locate empty and delaying cars. Officials warn of mounting charges and intensified efforts to unload and move shipments as the car shortage threatens Chicago to the east and west lines.
An Overseas News Agency report states that stria Hung ary and Germany have re established the Kingdom of Poland with Poland to govern itself. It notes a Polish delegation met Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg and conveyed the nation’s wishes for self rule and national life after liberation from Russian oppression and Tsarist rule.
Mexico City reports a British note to the Mexican government via the U S embassy warning that Germany seeks to aid submarines operating in the Gulf of Mexico and at Mexican ports. The note demands strict censorship of wireless and warns neutrality violations will bring drastic results.
German physician Dr Hatter reported bandits from Villa forces attacked a Mexican Central passenger train near Laguna, crying death to Americans. Bandits killed escort guards and 13 soldiers along the track, with over 20 more shot, as they claimed control of Sante Rosalia and Jimines and vowed to seize Chihuahua City within days.
Reports from Athens and Reuters describe Venizelist forces near Katerina, northwest of Salonika, clashing with Greek royal troops. Allied commander Admiral Du Fournet discussed precautionary measures as tensions rise, with reinforcements sent to the area and ships observing the border situation.
A Chicago man named Pilipink, newly recognized as a citizen, sent a letter to Circuit Court Clerk John W. Rainay requesting removal of voting materials. He states he resigns as a citizen and will pursue court action to obtain a naturalization certificate withdrawal.
San Antonio reports women of Hian Astonio are asked to bake and provide enough cookies and pastries for a dinner honoring 16,000 troops stationed at Camp Wilson. The effort aims to supply treats for the large Army gathering.
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