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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
2
Princeton November 5 Governor Woodrow Wilson voted the straight Democratic ticket at 10 51 in the shaded engine house booth He said the ballot was so big he had a hard time riding the Democratic presidential electors A group of photographers and spectators greeted him inside the booth and he joked about ejecting them if needed from the polling place
Louisville reports Governor Woodrow Wilson leading with a margin over 60,000. The Progressive party shows strength, with Roosevelt within 300 votes of Wilson in the fifth district and only a few precincts remaining. Seavy leads Power in the 11th district, while Fox trails Sherley by about 100 votes in the fifth district.
Suffering Americans with nervous exhaustion are urged to visit their druggist for Tona Vita. The ad claims the tonic rebuilds mind and body in weeks and never fails, noting it is sold by all druggists.
In Cincinnati Taft reads election bulletins at home earlier scene recalled from 1908 when he defeated Bryan. Tonight only Taft and a small family group remained, with Mrs Taft a few relatives and friends visiting briefly.
The President, visiting his brother C. P. Taft in Cincinnati, voted at noon then rested at home after spending time with local friends. He greeted supporters on the way to the polls, waved to crowds, and said he would remain a Republican regardless of the outcome.
President Taft receives early election bulletins at his brother Charles Taft’s Cincinnati home. Wires open at 6 PM with Wilson victory signals. Early returns show Acushnet carried by Taft, then New York and Massachusetts for Wilson, prompting belief Wilson wins. Taft and party, including C P Taft and Mrs. Taft, await dinner at 7:30.
Taft remains open to a future party nomination four years ahead even after a current defeat. He has repeatedly stated plans to return to Cincinnati and resume his law practice if he is defeated, and this intention was affirmed tonight.
Mrs. William H. Taft and her daughter Miss Helen Taft joined National Chairman Hilles at the Republican headquarters in New York to observe early returns. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Taft and Miss Loughlin of Pittsburgh. Hilles declined to comment on the early results.
Milwaukee returns show Wilson leading by 20,000 to 30,000 votes statewide. Wilson carries Milwaukee county by nearly 10,000, Taft trails, Roosevelt behind except in Winnebago county where he narrowly loses to Wilson. Early counts hint at a tight governor’s race between Democrat Karel and Republican McGovern.
Arlington, Nov. 5, voters gave Woodrow Wilson a majority of nine over Roosevelt and 48 over Taft in a historic presidential tally. Foss won by 12 over Bird and 26 over Walker. Luce beat Walsh by 38 for Lieutenant Governor as Roosevelt and Bird show Bull Moose strength amid a high turnout.
Belmont voters delivered the largest tally in history with Roosevelt leading Wilson by 40 and Taft by 45 for President. Walker the Republican candidate for Governor received 350 votes, Bird the Progressive 305, and Governor Foss 292. Republicans won all State offices by a comfortable margin. A spirited Belmont election.
New Bedford November 6 reports Bull Moose vote failed to weaken regular Republican nominees. In seventh Bristol district Herbert Cook and Laurence R. Perry elected. In eighth district Edward R. Hathaway and Andrew P. Doyle returned. They will back a Republican Senate candidate, though they express no preference.
Councillor Alexander McGregor was re-elected in the fourth district defeating Democrat William H. Barter. The victory followed a Democratic sweep, with McGregor praised for two years of council service and for backing President Taft during the campaign.
Lexington's election yielded the largest voter turnout in town history. Roosevelt won Lexington by 30 votes over Taft and 84 over Wilson, while Governor candidates Walker and Bird battled with Walker ahead by one. Luce carried Lieutenant Governor with 895 to Walsh 247, and Dallinger defeated Long and McDeitrick in the Eighth District for Congress.
Congressman Andrew J. Peters praises the 1th district for returning him to Congress by a large majority. He notes nationwide Democratic victories and pledges that the party will prove worthy of the confidence and lead the nation prosperously under its leadership.
Grove L. Johnson father of Progressive Vice President candidate Hiram W. Johnson voted for Wilson and Marshall in Sacramento while failing to back his son at the polls. He had been defeated in the Republican primary for Assemblyman, and said his son is on the wrong side of the political fence.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt spoke shortly before midnight, saying the American people have chosen Mr. Wilson and the Democratic party. He said he accepts the result with good humor and contentment and affirmed that the Progressive cause must ultimately triumph for the nation’s well being.
Roosevelt sends a telegram from Oyster Bay New York dated November 5 to Governor Wilson congratulating him on winning the election with the highest honor in the gift of the American people. The message reads I congratulate you thereon. Theodore Roosevelt.
President Taft sent a telegram to Governor Wilson in Princeton congratulating him on his election and extending best wishes for a successful administration. The message is dated Cincinnati Ohio November 5.
A fire engine rushing to Marshall House alarm plowed through Scollay square crowds gathered before a bulletin board showing election returns. Patrolmen in Tremont row opened a lane and prevented a serious accident as the engine skidded past Pemberton square, lightly striking several people.
At 3 am Senator Lodge told the State committee that Republicans would hold a 10 seat lead, with 125 House members and 22 in the Senate. He said Bull Moose five members remain in the House and that a Republican will be the next U S Senator from Massachusetts.
William J. Bryan sent a telegram to Governor Wilson praising his campaign and predicting the administration will be a blessing to the nation and a source of strength to the party. The message was dated November 5 from Lincoln Nebraska.
Scattering returns from across Missouri show Governor Wilson likely carrying the state for President by 10 000 to 20 000 votes. Major leads or trails the national ticket depending on district while both Senate and House appear destined for Democratic control.
Early returns from across Virginia report a total vote of 140000 with Wilson ahead by about 40000. Republicans split roughly between Taft and Roosevelt while Socialist Labor and Prohibition votes lag behind four years ago. Democratic wins appear in nine of ten congressional districts with the ninth staying Republican.
A druggist guarantees PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding or protruding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The ad emphasizes quick relief and a money back offer at 60 cents.
New York State will cast its 45 electoral votes for Governor Woodrow Wilson for President. Congressman William Sulzer was elected Governor. Early returns show Wilson leading in upstate areas and New York City, with competing tallies from Republican and Democratic chairmen reporting varying margins. Sulzer sent congratulations to national leaders and called for Democrats to govern effectively.
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