Voters Across Forty-Six States Choose National Leaders
Dallas reports voters in forty six states cast ballots for the 1908 election with seven national tickets. Utah’s American party challenges Mormon influence. in Texas Simpson leads GOP governor hopes. In New York State and major cities a heavy vote is noted while Cannon Bell contest draws attention. Bryan votes in Lincoln with confidence in Democratic tickets. Roosevelt votes at Oyster Bay and cheers Taft.
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Louisiana
South Carolina
Ohio
Utah
Texas
Simpson
New York State
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Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cannon
Henry C. Bell
Taft Votes Amid Cheerful Greeting at Polling Place
Taft arrived at his polling place to a hearty reception in Cincinnati on election day. After depositing his ballot he shook hands with supporters and declared confidence in winning the next presidency. In Indianapolis, JoAnn Kern cast his ballot amid strong welcomes and voiced belief in victories for both Democratic national and Indiana state tickets.
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Lincoln
Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Nebraska
Taft
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Joan W. Kern
Vlee
Indiana
Newfoundland Election Drama Prompts Catholic Protestant Clash
The article outlines Newfoundland politics with Sir Robert Bond leading government forces against Sir Edward Morris's opposition. Religion is central, as Catholics and Protestants underpin the contest. Also noted are potato yields in Texas and an upcoming Dandy Dixie Minstrels show at the Grand, plus a rattlesnake incident and Taft's campaign finale in Cleveland.
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Enjos
Iinae Eet
Robert Bond
Edward Morris
Bond
Newfoundland
Canada
United States
New York
New York Theatre Room
Royal Palm Grotto
Oklahoma Odette
Dixie College
Campbell
Jas. Crosby
National Chairman predicts landslide for Bryan nationwide
New York reports Mack expecting Bryan and Chanler to win New York by 50 000 to 60 000, with similar tallies for both. Garber notes Ohio will give Bryan a 25 126 plurality based on country estimates.
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Mack
Bryan
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Chanler
Ohio
Garber
Buckeye
Santa Fe to Rebuild Amarillo Shops on Larger Scale
General Mechanical Superintendent Buck of the Santa Fe railway announces plans to rebuild the Amarillo shops on a larger scale, signaling expanded facilities and capacity.
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Childress
Tex
Buck
Santa Fe Railway
Amarillo
Pittsburg Navy Officer Dies of Asthma Attack
In Pittsburg a Navy man identified as C. W. Tucker died at home in a suburb after an asthma attack. The incident was reported as a fatal asthma-related death with authorities noting the immediate medical response.
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Pittsburg
Navy
C. W. Tucker
Grayson County Texas Congratulates Mack on Bryan Victory
Hon. H. P. Abney chairman of Grayson county Democratic committee telegrams Chairman Mack of the National Democratic committee praising the leadership and predicting a Texas for Bryan by 20,000 votes.
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Mack
Sherman
H. P. Abney
Democratic Executive Committee
Grayson County
National Democratic Executive Committee
Bryan
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