Woodrow Wilson Wins Big as Taft Fails in Deep Split
Polk County votes Democratic for the first time in fifty years as Wilson dominates nationwide. Roosevelt trails badly and Taft is absent from the field. Republicans lose ground. Progressives carry only three counties, with Wilson netting a 35,000 vote majority in state totals. William J. Harris, Chairman, State Democratic Executive Committee, Cedartown, Ga. November 5.
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How the Vote Will Stand in the Electoral College
At 4 oclock this morning the returns indicate that the vote in the electoral college will probably stand as fellows.
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Wilson Captures Georgia Grabbing 14 County Majorities
Approximate reports from all Georgia counties show Woodrow Wilson winning the state by about 35,000 over Roosevelt and Taft. Wilson carried more counties than any Democrat in decades, sweeping the seventh and ninth districts and Cobb County, Roswell, and Fulton County with solid majorities.
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Massachusetts Votes Split as Wilson and Foss Lead State
Massachusetts voters gave strong support to Governor Wilson and Governor Foss, with Democrats gaining in sixteen congressional districts while the legislature remained largely unchanged. Early city returns show Roosevelt, Taft close to Taft in 1908, and Bird, Walker, and other minor candidates in Boston.
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Uncle Joe Cannon Down in Defeat
Panvatie November 5 At mid mit E XS ULesure son in law of former Speaker Cannon conceded Hairselection Twenty eight precincts out of sixty seven in Vermilion county theits of Danvite give O'Hair a ov of Thoxea former Speaker Can pon Syndications are that O'Hair is elected by 00.
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New York States Wilson Victory In Presidential Balloting
New York reported Wilson as the state winner by about 260000 at midnight from most districts. Taft led Roosevelt by about 36000 in the same count. Sulzer won the governorship by roughly 175000 over Hedges with Straus third. Barnes criticized the Roosevelt surge as a Roosevelty Republican belt and urged Taft renomination.
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Wilson's Message to Country After Election Victory
Governor Wilson responds to a telegram from the national chairman congratulating him on a campaign that stressed essential issues. He urges Democrats and progressives to unite in advancing the people's rights and the cause of justice and progress. This marks his first public remark after reports of his victory.
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M Roaring Telegram From W G M'adoo to Editor
The Constitution editor received a telegraph from New York dating November 6. It congratulates Wilson and Marshall on victory and thanks Atlanta for local support and help while acting committee chairman. W G M'adoo signs as Vice Chairman with best wishes.
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Roosevelt Leads In Pennsylvania As Returns Grow
Philadelphia reports partial results from 3884 of 6393 districts showing Taft 143,538. Wilson 174,018. Roosevelt 179,209. Missing Philadelphia districts are hoped to lift Roosevelt. Statewide returns suggest Roosevelt holds the lead with strongholds still to come.
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Ohio for Wilson by big plurality in early returns
Cincinnati November 5 Governor Woodrow Wilson leads in Ohio as 260 precincts of 5,211 report results. Wilson 17,230 Taft 14,207 Roosevelt 6,819. With nine hundred precincts in, Wilson shows 60,136 Taft 42,273 Roosevelt 26,667 in a statewide tally. Proportional gains suggest Wilson could win Ohio by a large plurality.
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House Holds The Democrats In Power In New Session
Election returns pour into Washington with demonstrations unmatched since the civil war. Champ Clark is re elected Speaker and Oscar Underwood appears set as Ways and Means chief. Debates center on a Democratic Senate and a solid South as Victor Berger loses his seat.
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Over 400 Votes Sure for Wilson in the College
Report from campus elections shows Wilson leading with over 400 votes and expectations of a further rise as complete tallies come in. Details on voter turnout and campus support remain forthcoming.
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Wilson and Marshall Likely Win With Large Electoral Margin
Early returns show Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall poised to clear the 306 electoral vote threshold. Illinois appears solid for Roosevelt, with Pennsylvania tight among Taft, Roosevelt and Wilson. Rhode Island remains doubtful as results extend past midnight.
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Weather Prophecy Rain Forecast For Georgia Hains
The report notes rain likely on Thursday and Wednesday with low and high temperatures. Mean temperature and normal temperature are listed, with rainfall in the past 24 hours and deficits or excess since January 1. An 17.7 percent figure appears as a deficiency or related metric.
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