Western State California Victory Caps Sensational Contest
News across the nation reports Wilson carried California and secured reelection. Amid late returns and splits in electoral votes, officials weighed possible recounts and splits while Athens and surrounding areas celebrated. The Associated Press flashed Wilson’s victory at 11 36 p m with confirmation from California.
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Wilson
Athens
Associated Press
Western Union
H. E. Malphurs
R. 8. Moore
Moore
W. A
A. P
Georgia Boys
Tumulty
Asbury Park
N. Y
Mayflower
Ballot battle and Wilson gains in four years
A condensed report notes the Democratic vote gain under Wilson over 1912, with two million more popular votes and stronger shows in large states and cities. It covers electors as state officers, reactions in Washington, and mentions Tumulty’s congratulatory wireless, plus West Virginia suffrage defeat and potential misprinting of an elector in the state.
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New Hampshire
Hughes
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West Virginia
California
United States
Taft
Roosevelt
Associated Press
Washington
Supreme Court
Democratic Reports Show Big House Democratic Majority
Reports on congressional elections indicate 270 Democrats and 210 Republicans with minor third-party presence in the House while the Senate tally shows 52 Democrats to 43 Republicans and one doubtful seat, with New Mexico unsettled.
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HOUSE
Senate
Associated Press
New York
New Mexico
Men's clothing cheaper here than before the war
Head and McMahan advertise lower prices for ready-made suits citing offset material costs and reduced factory expenses. They claim customers save at least five dollars, with better fit and tailoring, though prices may rise later to reflect merchant costs. Cranberries celery lettuce Williamson's.
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Head & McMahan
Ojinaga Evacuated as Carranza Forces Face Villa Advance
An unofficial report from San Antonio dated November 9 says Ojinaga, the Mexican town opposite Presidio, Texas, has been evacuated by General Riojas Carranza commander as Villa bandits advance south of the town.
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Carranza
VILLA
Associated Press
San Antonio
U D C Reelects Officers and Plans Kentucky Monument
The United Daughters of the Confederacy in Dallas elects Mrs. Frank G Odsanetnier president general and reelects other officers. They pledge 10000 for a monument to Jefferson Davis birthplace at Palfield Ky. The report notes charges of ingub not fully shown.
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Associated Press
Dallas
Texas
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Frank G. Odsanetnier
Washington
Jefferaon da- Mae
Palfield
Gainesville
Ingub
Reported Assault Near Hopes Bridge Road
A very black colored man described as shabby attacked or tried to assault an elderly white woman near her home on Hopes Bridge road six to seven miles from the city. A posse formed, dogs were used, but no trace by 3 am. The woman survived shock with no serious injuries. Another incident on Pulaski street found a negro hiding in a closet. he fled after being confronted when a pistol was sought.
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Hopes Bridge Road
Pulaski Street
Officers Re-Elected and Cordele Named 1917 Meeting
The Georgia Baptist Women's Missionary Union closes its thirty-fourth annual convention with Cordele chosen as next meeting place and all officers reelected except one. The report lists officers for the coming year and notes a devotional closing exercise, praising harmony and broadened aims, with future plans by the executive committee.
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Plage
Georgia Baptist Women's Missionary Union
W. J. Neel
Cantersville
Mission Messenger
Mire
IBM
Soreiari Ote George
Weatmoreland
Atlanta
H.H. Hale
Atlants
My ‘Awtrhy
LaGrange
van Pier
Miss Pearl- Todd
J. C.lanier
West Point
Chas
Cater
Quitman
D. B. Hamilton
Rome
J. P. Nichols
Griffin
G. H. Williams
Dublin
W. H. Prior
Greensboro
C. W. King
Mia
Rush Irwin
J. C. Greenfield
E. D. ‘Crawford
Samuel Lumpkin
Cody Laird
Lucy L. Olive
Stone Mountain
Fuller B
Callaway
RB. B
Adair
Porter King
Appalachee
W. H. Malone
Buckhead
T. L. Lewis
B. Fourth Street
Baptist Union
Bethel
Arthur White
Shellman
Bethlehem
Bowen
Mirs
D.K. Talbert
Brinson
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