Senate control almost assured for Democrats
Democratic leaders believe control of the U S Senate is nearly certain as returns place Republicans in jeopardy. State-by-state results show Democrats advancing in Colorado Montana New Jersey and Nevada while West Virginia remains the last obstacle. Nine states still undecided on legislative control leave Democrats optimistic about securing the two additional seats needed for a majority.
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United States
Senate
West Virginia
Colorado
John F. Shafroth
New Jersey
William Ilughes
Briggs
Oregon
Wyoming
Tennessee
New Hampshire
Ilinois
Llong
Dakota
Nevada
Pittman
Washington
Montana
Kansas
New Illinois
Iowa
SouthAkota
Thea
Root
Lodge
la Follette
Gallinger
Penrose
Clapp
Culberson
Kern
O'Gorman
Rayner
Shiveley
Hoke Smith
Bacon
Tillman
Borah
Nelson
Simmons
Martin
Bankhead
Pots and Owens
Shelby M. Cullom
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Curtis
Bourne
Gamble
South Dakota
Bailey
Texas
Crane
Massachusetts
Guggenheim
Richardson
Delaware
Bursham
Wetmore
Rhode Island
GW. Norris
Nebraska
Norris Brown
Idaho
Norris
Kenyon
Sherman
Dixon
Roosevelt
Lst
House of Representatives
Kansas to Join Army of Wilson Topska Result
Returns from 63 of 165 Kansas counties show the Democratic national ticket leading by 19 000. Hodges leads Capper for governor by 2 600. Governor Stubbs admits defeat to Thompson. Five of eight congressmen elected are Democrats. Victor Murdock Campbell and Dr Anthony are Republicans.
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Topska
Kansas
George H. Hodges
Arthur Capper
Wilson
Roosevelt
W. BR. Stubbs
Willam H. Thompson
United States Senate
Victor Murdock
P. P. Campbell
Dr. Anthony
Iowa marching into Wilson camp leads Roosevelt in returns
Des Moines reports tonight show Wilson leading Roosevelt with county tallies. With 63 counties fully counted and others partial, Wilson holds about 13 000 more votes in the totals. Senator Kanyon is virtually sure of re election as Republicans look to secure at least 82 state legislative members on joint ballot.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
United States
Kanyon
Wyoming Going For Gov Wilson in 1912 Vote
Cheyenne November 6 Wilson has carried Wyoming by about 500 votes if the early returns from 161 of 472 precincts hold. Taft 4,078, Wilson 4,273, Roosevelt 2,131. The senatorial contest remains undecided with Republicans claiming a five vote joint ballot majority to reelect Francia E Warren while Democrats expect John B Kendrick to win by the same margin.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Wilson
Wyoming
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Francia E. Warren
John B.kendrick
Illinois Not Tied to T Roosevelt Election Note
Chicago November 7 Estimates show Roosevelt leading Wilson by about 10 000 votes in Illinois based on returns from 54 of 102 counties with Roosevelt 303 922 Wilson 285 241 Taft 170 0. Early reports suggest Roosevelt’s statewide plurality may be near 8 000 to 10 000 with Cook County’s margin under 10 000 as counts continue from southern Illinois.
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Roosevelt
Ilinois
Wilson
Taft
Dunne
Cao
Wisor
Cook County
Tennessee Race Sees Hooper Lead Governor Contest
Nashville reports suggest Republican Hooper leads over ex Governor Benton McMillin in the gubernatorial race by about 5000 votes with counts incomplete. Democratic Pat Patterson may lack enough joint-ballot support to win the U.S. Senate seat, while Patterson headquarters claim a favorable legislative outcome. Presidential returns are far from complete amid contest rumors and uncertainty.
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Tenn
Hooper
Benton McMillin
McMillin
M PR. Patterson
United States
Pattérson
Patterson
Wilser
Yarze
Permanent exposition idea gains Atlanta support
Atlanta manufacturers push plan for a permanent show of factories. A committee led by Brooks Morgan proposes a $160000 purchase of central land and a four story building to display Atlanta made products year round. Funds to come from a manufacturers subscription. a secretary will manage operations without hindering the annual smurgk exhibit in August.
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Chamber of Commerce
Brooks Morgan
F. B.‘ Block Company
3. K. Orr
M. M. Davies
Bolling Jues
B. M. Hood
J. W. Conway
Bobing Jones
Atlante
Suit Overcrowding on Street Cars Seeks $1000 Damages
W B Wilder of D R Wilder Manufacturing filed in superior court against Georgia Railway and Power Company alleging injuries after being forced off a Whitehall street car during rush hour. He claims the car was 80 crowded and the motorman threatened him with a controller before he was jerked to the ground. The suit argues the company must provide enough seats during peak times.
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Georgia Railway and. Power Company
W. BR. Wilder
Hopkins Street
D. R. Wilder Manufacturing Company
Wilder
Whitehall
Moore & Branch
Roosevelt Carries South Dakota by About 5000 Votes
Early returns from 28 of 61 counties show Roosevelt leading in South Dakota by roughly 5,000 votes with 24,098 for Roosevelt and 21,987 for Wilson. Projections place progressive votes near 66,000 to Democrats 55,000. gubernatorial results unsettled, pending official count. Partial county totals also show Johnson 35,478 and Byrne 33,742.
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Sioux Falls
N. D
Roosevelt
South Dakota
Wilson
Robert E. Vessey
Johnson
Byrne
Wilson Leads West Virginia Gop in Governor Race
Returns early this morning show Wilson ahead of Roosevelt by about 20 000 in West Virginia with Hatfield elected governor by around 15 000 over Thompson. County reports from this late count place Hatfield's lead and Roosevelt's margins within expected ranges.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Wilson
Roosevelt
West Virginia
Hatfield
Thompson
Congratulations from North Gazala to Georgia Victory
A telegram from Josephus Daniels, head of the Democratic Publicity Bureau, congratulates Clark Howell on Georgia's reported victory. He claims Democrats won the House and Senate and predicts a Democratic president, praising the campaign's management in the national election.
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Gla
House of Representatives
Senate
Josephus Daniels
Democratic National
No Honest Man Need Fear Says Wilson in New Jersey
Gov Woodrow Wilson declared that a unity of thoughtful progressive forces could restore freedom of enterprise and reduce corporate influence. He urged cooperation to revive prosperity and skin down barriers, saying honest business men have nothing to fear from the administration.
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Woodrow Wilson
Princeton
N. J
Jenmterprise
Royal George on the rocks near Quebec in fog
The Canadian Northern Royal Mail steamer Royal George with 91 passengers aboard grounded on rocks in the St Lawrence river near Point St. Laurent Island of Orleans while en route from Avonmouth to Montreal. Jord Strathcona and two tugs were sent to aid as rescuers report a perilous position amid heavy seas and slow news from shore.
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Jord Strathcona
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Avonmouth
England
Montreal
O'Hair Beats Cannon In Eighteenth District Race
In Danville on November 6 Democrat Frank J. O'Hair defeated former Speaker Joseph Cannon for Congress by a 611 vote plurality. Vermilion County backed Cannon by 718, Kankakee by 644. Edgar County favored O'Hair with 1,078, Clarke 300, Cumberland 406, and Iroquois 100.
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Frank J. O'Hair
Joseph @. Cannon
Congress
Vermilion County
Cannon
Kanakee
Edgar County
O’harr
Clarke
Cumberland
Iroquois
Brave Woman Saves Man From Drowning In Mississippi River
News from New Orleans reports William A Travers of St Thomas Ontario Canada being rescued from drowning in the Mississippi River. The act occurred today with Dr Mrs Lemmons of Oklahoma and a witness to the swift rescue.
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New Orleans
Williamn A. Travers
St. Thomas
Ontario
Canada
Mississippi ‘River
Erie Fountain Obstruction Spurs City Legal Move
City of Atlanta faces a balance between removing the Erskind Memorial fountain at Peachtree junction and honoring its donation terms. City Attorney James L Mayson asserts altering the fountain’s purpose violates obligations. a committee including Frank Wilby Frank Reynolds and Albert D Thompson will investigate options.
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Peachtrees
James L .Mayson
Park Commission
Frank Wilby
Frank Reynolds
Albert D. Thompson
Atlanta
Thompson
Peachtree Junction
Grant
Art dealers prey on American buyers in London suit
In London on November 6 testimony in the Sir Donaldson case revealed high profits by art dealers from American buyers. Alfred G. Temple won 27,000 plus 3,750 for money detention since 1909. Donaldson testified to buying a Turner for 30,000 and selling to ex Senator Clark for 375,000. a sea landscape by Jan Vari Coyen was sold for 25,000 after a 2,000 purchase.
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London
Sir Donaldson
Alfred G. Temple
United States
Wiliam A. Clark
Temple
Sir George Donaldson
G. O. P. Officially Dead in North Carolina
A fragmentary report notes the G. O. P. officially dead in North Carolina with unclear details and a November reference. The text presents a political state of affairs in a damaged OCR fragment.
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North ‘ Carolina
Wilson Leads In Electoral Vote Totals In Early Returns
New York reports early returns suggest Wilson and Marshall near 400 electoral votes with doubtful states including Wyoming Minnesota and Kansas yet to finalize. Roosevelt trails but gains shift of several states. Woman suffrage passes in Kansas Arizona and Michigan with Oregon likely yes. Popular vote totals remain unsettled as states finish tabulation.
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Wilson
Marshall
Iowa
Kansas
Minnesota
South Dakota
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Almigst
Ston
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Taft
Roosevelt
Idasho
Utah
Vermont
Towe
Minesota
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Michigan
Oregon
Wisconsin
Weather Prophecy Rain Report for Georgia and Southeast
Weather bulletin notes Thursdays fair and colder in the southeast portion. It lists temperatures: lowest, highest, mean, and normal values, plus rainfall in the past 24 hours at 0.33 inches. Deficiency since the first of the month and excess since January 1 are shown. Data from 89 stations.
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