Roosevelt Dominates Election With Record Lead Size
New York dispatch reports a landslide Roosevelt victory with the largest plurality ever for a presidential candidate. Missouri and Maryland trend Republican, while Folk wins governor in Missouri. Roosevelt carries the North, with 343 electoral votes and Pennsylvania as the banner state. Ohio and Illinois give large margins, New York showing substantial support. The solid South shows defection in Missouri. Roosevelt hints at not running again.
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Maryland
Joseph W. Folk
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Pennsylvania
Illinois
Judge Parker
Ohio
Election night shock as Roosevelt declines bid for reelection
The piece notes President Roosevelt would not seek another term, turning a tense election night into a Republican victory show. Early returns from New York point to large GOP gains, Belmont concedes Roosevelt’s victory by a large margin, and Parker telegraphs congratulations. Weather aids turnout, predicted record votes nationwide with Republicans ahead.
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Nationwide returns shape up as party majorities rise
The report outlines state by state vote margins favoring Republicans. New York shows a ~125,000 plurality, Indiana ~40,000, Iowa ~125,000, Pennsylvania leads with ~325,000. Georgia, Texas, Nevada and others swing toward Republicans, while Delaware, Massachusetts and Connecticut show smaller but solid Republican gains.
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How Congress Stands The Precedent Will Be Sustained by Great Majority
A table shows states lined up on congressional representation and the expected political outcome. The record outlines a broad support pattern among states for sustaining the precedent with a large majority, reflecting the ongoing legislative stance.
Indiana Republicans win big in statewide election
Indiana voters boosted Republican gains across the board. Republicans carry the state by an estimated 45 000 to 55 000, secure a large legislative majority, reelect all nine congressmen, gain two more districts, and extend the McKinley plurality beyond four years ago. Marion county favors Republicans by about 11 000, and the party gains are broad across counties.
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United States
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Roosevelt Dominates New York and Illinois Voting Returns
New York results show Theodore Roosevelt's plurality second only to McKinley in 1896, with about 185000 more votes than Parker in the state. In Greater New York Parker underperformed, Bronx forecasts missed by about 85,000, and Roosevelt led Parker in most districts. Illinois yields the largest Roosevelt plurality yet, with estimates around 214000 to 230000. Deneen is elected governor and Congress gains seats as Republicans sweep the state ticket.
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Ohio Republicans Predict Roosevelt and Fairbanks Victory Margin
The GOP estimates a plurality of 140000 to 150000 for Roosevelt and Fairbanks in Ohio, double McKinley’s best. They also project at least one net gain in Congress with Taylor in the Twelfth district. Ohio’s current delegation is 17 Republicans and 4 Democrats.
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Republicans Sweep Pennsylvania in State and Judicial Races
Philadelphia Nov 9 The Republicans carry Pennsylvania for Roosevelt and Fairbanks by over 300000 and win 25 of 26 state senators and 29 of 32 congressmen. They also elect about 175 of 204 House members, gaining control of both legislative branches and paving Knox’s U S senate bid. John P Elkin wins state supreme court by a margin near the national ticket.
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Republican gains shape likely re election for Fan
In a heavily Republican legislature, John Fan appears poised to win re election as United States senator. The party's dominance suggests Fan will likely retain his seat, continuing Republican control at the federal level.
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Michigan landslide vote sweeps statewide in 1904 era
Michigan delivered a sweeping Republican victory with Roosevelt and Fairbanks leading by 100000 to 150000 statewide. Fred M Warner and the state ticket were elected, most congressmen Republican, and the legislature solidly Republican, ensuring Burrows reelection. Warner favored governor by about 25000 with Detroit社 supporting the national ticket by over 14000.
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Roosevelt landslide in Connecticut exceeds expectations
Connecticut voters gave President Roosevelt and the Republican ticket a sweeping victory as returns came in. Early results showed a huge plurality, with Roosevelt's lead estimated near 26,008, well ahead of forecasts.
Landslide in Ohio as Roosevelt wins big plurality
Columbus reports the Republicans shattered Ohio records with a Tuesday vote exceeding one million, far surpassing the 1294 peak of 137,000. Governor Herrick’s 113,000 plurality last year was the second highest in state history, reflecting Democratic defections and heavy turnout. The ten year average Republican plurality sits around 75,992.
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New Jersey Republicans Win Big In State Returns
New Jersey backed Republicans by a larger margin than predicted with Roosevelt around 60 000 votes and McKinley’s prior lead surpassed by about 3 000. Edward S Stokes Republican governor nominee defeated Charles C Plack by over 20 000 as eight Republicans and two Democrats secure the state’s congressional delegation.
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McKinley
Edward S. Stokes
Chas. C. Plack
Wyoming results favor Roosevelt and Republicans in state race
Roosevelt leads Wyoming by about 7 5/9 to 8 0 9 percent as Monde? (Read.) wins congress by over 6 000 votes. Brooks (Rep.) wins governor by over 4 percent, while Osborne (Dem.) trails. Republican ticket tops 3 039 to 5 009 margins, giving GOP control of legislature and aiding Senator Clark’s re election. Cheyenne leads in efforts for permanent state capital site.
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Nebraska Vote Plurality And Party Gains Reported
The imitations show Nebraska carried by a margin of 35 009 to 40 009 with Republicans winning in the First Fourth Fifth districts. Second and Third districts are in doubt. The legislature expected to elect a Republican U S senator to succeed Dietrich. In Omaha Socialists show strong support and will poll their largest vote in the party’s history.
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Omaha
Roosevelt Dominates South Dakota Counties in Election Plea
Roosevelt has carried almost all counties in South Dakota by margins from 100 to 2000 votes, suggesting a statewide plurality near half the vote. The report notes the broad geographic support, with the largest counties contributing to the overall lead.
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Statewide Victory Narrowly Flips Races in Historic Vote
Partial OCR shows plurality near 1089 with weg qar ried the state by $0,000. The result gives the state and congressional ticket to Republicans, with most county tickets and many legislators also elected, signaling a sweeping GOP success.
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Roosevelt Carrying North Dakota by Wide Margin
Roosevelt carries North Dakota with a 20 000 to 25 000 lead an increase of about 60 percent from McKinley. The state ticket likely gains 4900. Of 140 legislature members about 9 will be RepublicanRenubison. This should secure a Republican U S senator to succeed McComber McComber.
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McKinley
Renubi
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McComber
Roosevelt Wins Vermoet by About Twenty One Thousand
Roosevelt carried Vermoet by about 21 000 votes while McKinley trailed in 1909 and Parker fell behind Bryan. The contest centered on choosing presidential electors with four tickets in the field including American Democratic Prohibitionist and Borinist.
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Parker Wins Tennessee Governorship Amid Republican Claims
Republicans concede Parker’s statewide lead while promising their candidate Jesse M. Littleton for governor. Expected Parker majority near 25,000. Frazer likely reelected by 12,000 to 20,000. Eight Democrats secure House seats. de election of Willem B. Bate to Senate upheld. Democrats win at least 106 of 132 in the general assembly.
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Parker
Jesse M. Littleton
Frazier
Congress
General Assembly
Willem B. Bate
United States Senate
Massachusetts Republicans Lose Governor Race in 1906
Republicans won nationwide with Roosevelt in Massachusetts by 82 000 but failed to secure the governorship. W L Douglass of Brockton defeated Governor Bates by about 25 990 votes. The state ticket was reclaimed by the Republican committee. Republicans gained seats in both legislative chambers, which will select two U S senators.
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W. L. Douglass
Brockton
John L. Bates
Republican State Committee
United States
Town Returns Show Big Remwil Influence in 1900 Return
Town returns indicate a strong Remwil rise in 1900, with an unusual Republican plurality cited at 19990. The entire Republican ticket wins amid rising support and factions, described as a sweeping morale boost for party leaders. Roosevelt votes reportedly high, while Brean De ocrets are noted to have backed Roosevelt in large numbers.
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Roosevelt
Arkeresa Electors Favor Plurerty Estimate
Reported results from all districts of Arkeresa show about 40 000 electors in the Perternd Darts election. Seven congressional districts lean Democratic by margins from 4 090 to 6 000, while overall turnout likely falls short of September state election due to county apathy.
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Arkeresa
Fiech
Georgia Returns Clarify Majority and Congressional Wins
Returns indicate the estimated total vote around 99,000 with Parker and Davis holding a plurality of slightly more than half that figure. All eleven Democratic congressmen are elected.
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Davis
Democrats Sweep North Carolina Vote Across State
Porter leads a decisive victory for the Democratic ticket with no opposition. The state legislature and ten Democratic congressmen are all elected, signaling a uniform party result across the state.
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Prirenfly
Roosevelt Majority Claim Shapes West Virginia Vote Totals
Parkersburg West Virginia November 10 Democratic leaders say Roosevelt carries the state by more than 10 000 while Republicans predict the largest state majority ever and potentially over 20 000 Roosevelt leads in the presidential race with differing projections reflected in party statements across the state.
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Louisiana Election Returns Lead to Democratic Victory
The Neerats carried Louisiana for Davis by about 75060 votes amid a decisive Democratic victory. The election results, held in New Orleans, saw a large turnout with a strong lead for the Democratic candidate.
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Maine Electors to Vote for Roosevelt and Fairbanks
Maine electors will cast ballots for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Early returns show a Roosevelt plurality of 24.725 points with a Republican gain of 8.249 over four years ago in the same precincts.
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Roosevelt
Fairbanks
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Unclear election notes on Roosevelt Idtho race results
Fragmentary report notes Roosevelt carries Idtho up to 70.900 and 15.999, with French reelected to coveress by 12 096, and Ren elected governor by not the same majority.
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Findiesto
Ronsevelt
State’s Roosevelt Victory Margin Reported at 20,000
The text notes a broad victory by Roosevelt backed by about twenty thousand votes, tied to a state that shifted its allegiance since 1856 when Fremont ran. The account emphasizes the sizable margin and the historical context of party alignment changes.
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Fremont
Roosevelt
Roosevelt Caries Delaware by About Five Thousand
Roosevelt carried Delaware by around five thousand votes as Republicans swept to victory. The legislature is expected to be overwhelmingly Republican, with large gains for the party in the second congressional district and for state offices.
Incomplete returns show Roosevelt lead in Colorado race
Partial results suggest a plirelitr over 10 990 for Roosevelt in Colorado with doubt on congressman and state officers. Florida shows the usual Democratic majority with Democratic candidates for congress all elected.
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Alabama vote tally shows large turnout in years
Fragmentary election notes indicate Alabama produced a large vote total while a Parker electors minority is estimated around 75,000. An incomplete return suggests Roosevelt carried Oregon by 49,582 votes.
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Utah Poll Indicates Roosevelt Affects 1000 Vote Plurality
Fragmentary notice suggests a Utah polling result showing Roosevelt leading with a plurality around 1,000 votes. The text implies numerical estimates and a general electoral outcome without full context.
Roosevelt Victory Boosts Rhode Island by Large Margin
Reported figures claim Roosevelt carried Rhode Island by over six thousand in a prison context and by more than thirty thousand in a separate ballot or vote, reflecting strong support analysis from the period.
Kentucky Returns Show Parker Lead Across State
Louisville November 9 The vote indicates a Parker lead of 12 000 to 14 000 in Kentucky with Democratic and Republican managers noting little change from the result. In Louisville Jefferson County the 1900 Democratic plurality of 2696 will shrink by about 1000. The Eleventh district reforms lag twenty four hours though party factions reduce Republican gains in the Third and Fish. The Fifth district shows a defeated 3 500 000 bond issue amid looming shifts.
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Lowisvil_ie
Missouri House News City Roosevelt Wins Big in Missouri
Roosevelt carries Missouri by 10600 to 16000 in a landslide as Folk secures the governorship. The race cost about 276000 in fidelity funds. Legislature remains uncertain with Republicans favored to pick Cockrell’s successor in the Senate race.
Minnesota Returns Put Roosevelt Victory Near One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand
Minnesota voters headed to a potential Roosevelt landslide with returns totaling around 125 000 in favor of the president. John A Johnson a Democrat and Ray Jones a Republican were elected governor and lieutenant governor respectively marking the second Democratic governor in state history.
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John A. Johnson
Ray ‘Jv. Jones
Wisconsin Returns Roosevelt Victory and Lafollette Reelected
Milwaukee November 10 Roosevelt led every ticket and carried Wisconsin by a 60 000 to 75 600 plurality. Governor Lafollette was reelected by about 50 000. Congressional balance remained unchanged from two years ago.
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Kaneas Returns Show Ron E Vam Victory and Boch Plurality
Early returns indicate Ron E Vam winning Kaneas by a clear margin near 106000 votes. Boch secures the governorship for the Republicans with a plurality around 55008 votes.
Mississippi Democrats Win Big in 50,000 Vote Margin
The Democratic party appears to hold a clear majority in Mississippi with Kari¢ reaching about 50,000 votes and all Democratic congressmen elected.
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Exchange of Compliments Parker and the President Bury Hatchet
Esopus New York Nov 9 Parker joins in formal telegram to the President praising his administration after election returns. Parker cites vote approval and extends congratulations in brief message from Rosemont Esopus.
President Roosevelt replies to Judge Parker telegram
Washington November 9 Roosevelt replies to Judge Parker telegram. "Alton B Parker Rosemont N Y I thank you for your economerations" Theodore Roosevelt.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt Plurality in Colorado Grows on Returns
Denver reports Roosevelt's Colorado lead widening with later returns. Republicans and Democrats claim victory for governor and a congressman-at-large, while Republicans threaten to contest elections over alleged fraud in Denver.
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Prohibitionists Happy With Election Shoots
Chicago observers report strong support for Prohibition at the polls. National chairman Oliver W. Stewart says Dr. Swellow, the party’s presidential candidate, polled at least 300000 votes as returns come in from national headquarters.
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Debs Hanford vote estimate from incomplete returns
New York wires that incomplete results justify an estimate of 600000 votes for Debs and Hanford. Illinois leads with 75000 votes, 42000 in Chicago. Roosevelt's California plurality may exceed 100000. Eight congressmen likely Republican, shaping a Republican Senate to replace Bard. Cleveland declines to comment on election results.
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