Republicans Expect Big Landslide in Penn
Philadelphia dispatch reports Pennsylvanians are poised for a large Republican plurality in national and state races. Officials anticipate 300,000 to 325,000 overall, with Philadelphia contributing 130,000 to 125,000 and Allegheny County about 60,000. Democrats dispute the figures but expect gains to four House seats. Knox’s Senate seat to be filled this year.
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Parties Predict Narrow Missouri Victory by Elections Eve
Both parties in St Louis report majorities ahead. The Republican State committee estimates a statewide plurality of at least 20 000 with over 7000 in St Louis and victory in at least eight of sixteen congressional districts. The Democratic State headquarters predict a gubernatorial plurality of at least 48 000 with most of the rest of the ticket close and 15 districts safe.
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Louisiana to Give Parker Big Vote
Louisiana will give the Parker electors an overwhelming majority and elect seven Democratic Congressmen tomorrow. Republican opposition in the districts is mainly formal. The vote should be light outside New Orleans where a sharp municipal contest unfolds. The state also votes on a constitutional amendment to issue $1,000,000 bonds to build schoolhouses.
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Doubtful States Decide 1904 Election Outcome
New York notes both parties claim victory as the nation awaits returns. Campaign leaders and supporters stay confident while headquarters quiet and preparations continue for election day. Cortelyou travels to Hempstead as Dem and Republican teams assign observers at major rooms.
New York Campaign Tightens as Governors Race Nears
Nov 7 report from New York where Republican Frank W. Higgins predicts a 100000 plus lead for Roosevelt in the state while Democrat D Cady Herrick forecasts Democratic gains In the city Tamany Hall leader Charles F Murphy touts Parker votes and Governor Odell says Parker’s city plurality must exceed 140000 The piece notes a tight race with enhanced election security including 8000 city policemen 1000 state bureau deputies and 100 secret service men to curb fraud and ensure eligible ballots only
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Betting 6 to 1 on Roosevelt in New York
New York November 7. Betting on the presidential result was livelier than any campaign time. About $200000 wagered on Broad Street curbs and hotels. Odds 6 to 1 Roosevelt general result, 2 to 1 Roosevelt carry New York, 2 to 1 Herrick defeat Higgins. Heaviest bets: 10000 to 8500 on Herrick and 10000 to 6000. Wall Street firm offered 5000 even Roosevelt win across five states but no takers.
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Ohio Democrats Predict Whirlwind in Their Favor
Cincinnati Ohio November 7 Democrats claim a whirlwind in their favor signals a landslide that could make the state competitive and help gain three or four Ohio Congressmen. They foresee reduced Socialist votes and increased Socialist support drawing from Republican workingmen, with Populist votes declining.
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Close Vote Expected In Many Kentucky Counties
In Kentucky’s districts, Democrats anticipate strong shows in the first second fifth sixth and seventh districts while Republicans predict a large Roosevelt majority in the eleventh district. Leaders claim close battles in the third fifth and ninth districts as McCreary Sherley and Beckman set the tone.
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Connecticut Campaign Fueled By Conflicting Claims
In New Haven on November 7, Democratic State central committee chairman Walsh asserted a big victory for Parker and Robinson across Connecticut. Republican chairman Kenealy countered with confidence that Roosevelt would win the state by at least 15,000, possibly 20,000, in the final tallies.
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Republicans Seek Big Victory in South Dakota
Sioux Falls S D Nov 7 Chairman Frank Brane of the Republican State committee said that with a full vote tomorrow Roosevelt would win by about 50 000 and the State Legislature would be almost solidly Republican. Chairman Martin of the Democratic committee declined figures but argued that a 35 000 Roosevelt plurality was excessive.
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Taggart predicts Democratic win in Indiana
Democratic National Chairman Taggart said Indiana will go Democratic tomorrow and that he will stay in Indianapolis to vote. Republican State Chairman Goodrich predicted about 30,000 more Republicans would carry Indiana and that the Legislature would be Republican.
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Goodrich
Victory for Roosevelt in Minnesota probable victory
In Minnesota, Republican Governor candidate Robert C. Dunn spoke in Minneapolis countering Democratic challenger John A. Johnson as votes approached. Dunn projected a 50,000 lead while Democratic secretary Kain estimated Johnson ahead by 26,000. National ticket appears set for victory with Minnesota's usual margin.
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Both Parties Claim Big Victory in West Virginia
Parkersburg West Virginia November 7 Republicans claim all five Congressmen and the State Legislature while Democrats foresee electing three of five Congressmen and controlling the Legislature on joint ballot to secure a Democrat Senate seat. Both sides report confidence with Roosevelt and Parker Davis outcomes in dispute.
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Parker's Majority in Tenn Placed at 23000
Nashville Tenn Nov 7 The total state vote tomorrow will not exceed 271000 as in four years. Conservative estimates put Parker electors majority at 23000 and James B Frazier Democratic candidate for Governor a 20000 majority. Populist chairman claims Watson will receive 20000 votes in Tennessee.
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Nevada in Doubt as Campaign Closes in Reno
The city sees a vigorous race by Republican Fusion Stalwart Silver and Socialist tickets. Voters choose presidential electors a supreme judge state university regents and a congressman amid lingering doubt over the electors outcome.
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Both Claim Sweeping Victory in Colorado
Denver November 7 The tense gubernatorial race left both sides claiming a sweeping victory though Teller county saw potential disruption. Large crowds filled meetings in major cities as enthusiasm peaked and Governor James H. Peabody urged votes in Denver. Both campaigns held firm on victory claims.
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1000 Deputies to Watch Voters in Montana
Butte Montana November 7 Democrats and Republicans claim confidence in their parties ability to carry Montana. The campaign shows unmatched enthusiasm and the state records the heaviest registration. In Silver Bow county both parties accuse registration frauds with 2000 challenges issued for tomorrow. Sheriff Quinn swore in 500 deputies and combined with 500 more special deputies to oversee proceedings.
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California Forecasts Favor Roosevelt in California
On election eve both parties issued forecasts for California. Republicans claim a 55 000 to 60 000 plurality for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Democrats predict Parker and Davis will win by about 65 000.
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Fairbanks
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Republicans Claim Illinois by Large Victory
Chicago voters await results as Republicans project carrying Illinois by 125000 to 140000 while Democrats expect to shrink the Republican lead. Both sides claim Chicago and Cook County outside the city will swing by 30000 to 50000 in the statewide and local contests on election night.
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Ready to Make 10000 Arrests in New York
New York plans to deter illegal voting ahead of tomorrow's election with over 10 000 arrests arranged by George W Morgan state superintendent of elections. About 1000 election deputies and a large secret service force will target fraudulent naturalization papers and arrests for registered voters from disorderly venues. Warrants will not be issued for all suspects due to time and paperwork limits.
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Parker Potential in Election Watch Predicts Shifts in Electoral Votes
In today’s Election Watch New York could push Parker toward the presidency if he wins the state splitting the Republican machine. A Parker win in New York would leave him with 7 electoral votes from listed states and require 49 more from doubtful states such as New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, West Virginia, and Indiana among others depending on their 1900 party leanings.
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West Virginia Vote Forecast By Davis Sparks Parker Gain
If Vice Presidential candidate Davis wins West Virginia, Parker would gain seven more electoral votes. Davis predicts an easy victory in the state and asserts his bid will strengthen Parker’s tally.
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Parker
Roosevelt map shows New York key to win election
President Roosevelt carries a list of states with electoral votes and notes that New York's 39 votes could decide the election. If he wins New York, he would be elected even without winning other doubtful states.
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How They Are Betting Roosevelt Looms In Poll Bets
Rob Roy received a telegram from Al Smith predicting Roosevelt and a separate note from Belmont backing Parker in New York. In Boston bets favored Douglas to win Boston by 20000 and Bates to win the state by under 20000, with parimutuel optimism noted across the three races.
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Party leaders clash over Indiana result predictions
In Indianapolis on election eve, Republicans insist Roosevelt and Fairbanks will win Indiana by 20 000 to 35 000 and Democrats believe Parker and Davis will prevail though they withhold exact figures. Democrats also expect Kern to run ahead nationally and locally.
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Fairbanks
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Mississippi Conceded to Parker by Big Majority
Jackson Miss November 7 It is generally conceded the state will go overwhelmingly Democratic tomorrow The party managers expect higher turnout than eight and four years ago There will be no change in the congressional delegation There are four electoral tickets Democrats Republicans Populists and Socialists The Parker and Davis majority will run between 40000 and 50000
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Documents Distributed by Democrats Reach Forty Three Million
New York November 7 Secretary Woodson announced figures on the material circulated by the Democrats totaling 43,049,743 items. English documents numbered 19,603,134 foreign 8,332,095. congressional committee 7,309,150. German bureau 7,400,364. Commercial Travelers Union 405,000. Lithographs 1,822,500 and buttons 2,174,595 were also distributed.
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Democrats Predict Strong Parker Victory In Texas
Texas voters in Parker area expect a representative vote tomorrow with no serious opposition to the State Democratic ticket. Parker's plurality likely near Bryan's four year earlier showing.
Republicans expect 125000 plurality in Iowa election
Des Moines Iowa November 7 Republicans raise their forecast of Roosevelts Iowa margin to at least 125000 up from 115000 while Democrats maintain a total not exceeding 60000. R H Spence Republican State chairman asserts the higher figure before election day.
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Roosevelt
R. H. Spence
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Circular denounces Battis in East Boston Ward 1
A four signatory Republican circular issued in East Boston Ward 1 denounces Representative George H. Battis for re election and claims to represent many local Republicans. It accuses the Republican ring of causing defeats of several named party figures including Eibenzer McPherson Thomas B Grimes Collingwood Millar Ernest Woodside David Simpson and Lewis Burnham.
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George H. Battis
Eibenezer McPherson
Thomas B. Grimes
Collingwood Millar
Ernest Woodside
David Simpson
Lewis Burnham
Sullivan and Woods Torchlight Parade
Supporters of A Sullivan and W Sewean sequence cratic candidate in the ninth district held a torchlight parade at night. About 1000 men attended with clubs from Douglas Hickory Valley Br side Elmo and Boylston represented.
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Democratic Rally in East Boston At Lyceum Hall
At Lyceum Hall East Boston last night Judge Joseph A Conry presided speeches were made by John C Crosby candidate for Lieutenant Governor M J Sullivan William Taylor Street Commissioner James A Galvin T J Gargan and Leahy and Joseph Dennison of Charlestown.
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Joseph A. Conry
John C. Crosby
M. J. Sullivan
William Taylor
James A. Galvin
T. J. Gargan
the Leahy
Joseph Dennison
Charlestown
Gentlemen We Are Ready for Your Fall Selections
A bold invitation to men to inspect a robust fall men’s clothing line. The ad claims all wool suits and overcoats from $8 with $15 and up in stock on credit. It touts durability, no cotton or shoddy goods, large stock, and the No Money Down system as the easiest credit purchase method.
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Roosevelt Calmly Awaits Verdict On Principles
Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt remains calm and confident as he awaits the voters verdict tomorrow. He repeats Chairman Cortelyou statement that if elected, he will assume office on March 4 without pledges or obligations that could hinder honest administration in the nation s interests.
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Judge Parker Votes in Kingston Early Today
Esopus N Y November 7 office seekers flood incoming Esopus mail for the Parker campaign. A letter quotes a Bible verse while Parker plans an early drive to Kingston to cast his ballot, joined by his secretary Arthur McCausland who also votes in Kingston.
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Bliss Denies Conference With Trust Magnates
Cornelius N Bliss replies to Senator Gorman's charge that he and Secretary Root met with trust magnates in secret. Bliss states no conference of any kind has ever been called or held by him or by the named gentlemen, accusing the senator of deception or firing in the air.
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