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Newspaper
Browning Leader Record
Location
Browning, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
2
Indiana voted Republican in a split result with Taft winning the state and Marshall losing narrowly. Missouri and Maryland shifts appear close as national races unfold. A deep waterway bond measure passes in Indiana by a wide margin while other regional events include rail and gas line incidents and a range of local misfortunes and criminal cases.
Early returns show Missouri leaning to Bryan by about 30,000 while the governor’s contest remains tight with Democratic odds favored. Senate race likely saw Stone defeat Folk, and Kansas backing Taft by 30,000 with Stubbs similarly ahead for governor. Other items include wage raises, accidents, and a Thanksgiving proclamation by President Roosevelt.
News notes multiple prominent deaths and political moves. Harvard president Charles M Eliot resigns after four decades guiding the university. Taft plans rest in Hot Springs after election. Roosevelt rumored to depart for Africa March 13. Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood sails to New York. Emma Tyng and Julia Carney obituary items appear among broader political updates.
The Maryland tally remained unresolved as official counters paused overnight. Indications point to a divided eight vote result between Republicans and Democrats with Baltimore and nearby counties still to finish counting. Both parties claim a slim victory margin despite the unusual split outcome.
Tulsa officials report The Osage Development company with assets around $100 000 went into receivership on Wednesday after a petition by Barnsdall company. The matters involve operations in the Osage nation and reflect a significant financial setback for regional oil interests.
St Paul November 5 with half the counties counted and half incomplete the early returns show Governor Johnson leading by about 26 000 votes. The figures come from partial state totals and may shift as more results are tallied.
The 1904 Maryland electors totaled one Republican and seven Democrats while national returns favored Republicans with 319 electors versus 156 for Democrats. Congress is likely to be 216 Republicans and 173 Democrats, with minor third parties still incomplete. Messages of congratulations between Bryan and Taft, Tryan’s pledge to continue public service, and Sherman’s claim that $2800 secured the vicepresidency are noted.
Revised returns show Taft leading New Jersey by about 70 000 votes with late totals possibly matching Roosevelt's 80 598 margin from four years ago. The early figures reflect a substantial Taft lead in the state as ballots continue to be counted.
Macon Georgia November 5 1904 indications point to a Bryan majority of five thousand or less The state gave Patner 37000 in 1904
Lincoln, Nebraska, November 6. W. J. Bryan expressed pleasure at the Democratic win in Nebraska and satisfaction from many personal and political friends being elected. A Lincoln delegation of about 106 visited Fairview to convey support and confidence in his work beyond office. He said his heart is set on deeds not office and that private life offers chances to accomplish meaningful work.
Lincoln Nebraska November 6 The Nebraska election count shows Bryan ahead by about 2000 with 81 of 90 counties reporting Bryan 121080 Taft 118699 The nine remaining counties may reduce the margin but not erase it Shallenberger leads state governor race by about 7000 with 78 counties reporting Sheldon 109882 and Shallenberger 117543 The Fifth district race Norris Republican versus Ashton Democrat remains too close for final result The state committees report mixed outcomes with unresolved statewide offices.
Guthrie Ok Nov 6 In Oklahoma Republicans show strong gains with Norris at state headquarters predicting GOP majorities of about 6600 in the First Second and Third districts balanced by Democratic majorities not more than 7500 in the Fourth and Fifth districts leaving a net 900 for Bryan. GOP gains in state legislature boost hopes of a full ticket and possible election of Dennis Flynn to the senate over Democrat T P Gere.
With 11 of 105 counties reporting Taft leads by 34 231. Stubbs Republican ahead by 27 400 as 83 counties report. Legislative returns show Republicans with a 78 vote joint majority. Senate 35 Republicans 5 Democrats. House 84 Republicans 36 Democrats and 5 pending. Lucius Tuttle reelected president of the Boston Maine railroad by directors.
Chicago Nov 6 with 370 districts reported the House composition favors Republicans 209 to Democrats 161 with 21 districts unopened. A 196 vote majority will control the House. The previous Sixty first Congress had 166 Democrats and 264 Republicans.
The Missouri returns show a Republican candidate ahead by 406 votes in a close statewide tally. Final results indicate continued party momentum as precincts finalize totals.
Early returns from Missouri show Herbert Hadley with a statewide plurality over William J. Stone for the Republican ticket and a continuing lead in the governor race. Democrats lead the General Assembly with 73 to 69 in joint ballot, while many counties lack complete tallies. Goins and Kinley lead GOP senatorial contests in their districts, with tight margins and potential tie scenarios possible as final counts come in.
Industries resume operations after idle periods. Two additional men hired on the Webs burg and Lake Erie railroad project at Beaver, joining Ingra-Richardson factory workers. Work anticipated to start after Taft election. Beaver Falls, Pa, November 6.
Vice President James S Sherman was guest of honor at a Thursday banquet in Holland. Attendees included Speaker of the House Joseph G. Cannon, Will Ward, national committeemen, Congressman William Kinley of Illinois, Representative C Lowdenslager of New Jersey, John Dalzell of Pennsylvania, William A. Rodenbers, and N. Littawer.
In North Carolina on November 6, W Fead a Democrat candidate, was defeated by Grant, a Republican, for Congress in the Tenth North district. The North Raleigh electorate delivered a majority for the Republican challenger.
Early returns across Montana show Taft carrying the state by about 3000 votes. N Pray of Fort Benton appears re-elected to Congress by around 4000. The race for governor remains undecided with Republicans ahead by roughly 1600 in preliminary tallies.
The death of Antoine Auguste Ernest Her, a noted French portrait painter, is recorded for the year 1817. The brief notice confirms his passing and acknowledges his artistic contributions.
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