Roosevelt Splash Shocks Crowd at Mineola Final Rally
In Mineola and Oyster Bay crowds greeted Colonel Roosevelt as he closed his campaign with a dramatic event. A platform collapse caused a pitcher of water to drench him, but he pressed on for an hour defending the recall of judicial decisions amid a festive Nassau County turnout.
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Roosevelt Platform Mishap at Mineola Injures None
Earlier that day Colonel Roosevelt escaped injuries in another mishap during his campaign when a platform at Mineola gave way. The fall dropped about a hundred people two feet as timber cracked and cries rose, but Roosevelt himself sustained only minor damage.
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Vote of Massachusetts in Recent Elections
Massachusetts voters backed Democratic candidates in a statewide tally with figures for lieutenant governor and electoral college results. The long list of counties and party totals reflects a broad electoral shift, while Roosevelt’s Progressive speech in Mineola highlighted ongoing national political movements.
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Maine Campaign Winds Down With Rallies and Literature
In Portland Progressive rallies mark the final phase of the state race as Republicans and Democrats rely on local meetings and literature. Voters face a likely record turnout for president with a close gubernatorial contest among Baldwin, Studley, and Smith amid high campaign activity.
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Roosevelt accuses bosses of urging Wilson votes
Theodore Roosevelt denounces Republican leaders for encouraging supporters to back Woodrow Wilson if they cannot endorse Taft. He cites Abe Gruber and other bosses, claiming the aim is to defeat the Progressive party by aiding the Democrats across multiple states.
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Card Bearing Taft and Smoot Pictures Circulated in Utah
A card claiming to instruct Mormon voters circulated in Salt Lake City with pictures of President Taft and Senator Reed Smoot and the caption Sustain the authorities. Church authorities and campaign managers denied authorship and condemned the action as parties claimed statewide majorities by 5000 to 10000 in Utah.
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Close NH vote seen for President and governorship
New Hampshire anticipates the closest presidential ballot in state history as voters head to polls tomorrow. Legislative contests draw unusual interest since the Legislature may elect the Governor, with no candidate likely winning a majority. Senator Jacob H. Gallinger led the Republican rally in Concord while Governor hopeful Winston Churchill spoke at the Progressive gathering.
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Connecticut voters uncertain on eve of election
On election eve in New Haven CT voters express greater uncertainty about tomorrow's election outcome than in recent presidential cycles amid competing claims of large pluralities by various candidates and groups.
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Wilson to Break 56 Year Precedent in Rhode Island
Rhode Island political scene dimmed by the death of Congressman George H. Utter. Democratic leaders claim Wilson will carry the state and break a 56 year GOP electors precedent while Progressive and other rallies end quietly as campaigns wrap up. Edwin F. Tuttle projects Roosevelt and Progressives around 30,000 votes about one third of the registration.
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