Railroads and electric propulsion gain broad support
A Casper Press survey notes growing acceptance of electric motive power for railroads. F A Sager predicts multi billion upgrades to reach electrified networks, claiming 4 billion could boost capacity enough to remove new trackage needs.
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Taft Wins by Heavy Electoral Margin in 1908 Vote
Early returns show William Howard Taft of Ohio elected president with 298 electoral votes and broad Republican gains. Governor Hughes re elected in New York by about 76 000. Indiana for Taft by 15 000 to 18 000. Nebraska possibly Bryan. Taft carries New York City by about 11 000 in a GOP breakthrough for the first time since 1906.
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Taft Wins Big in New York and Illinois Returns
Taft leads in New York with about 202000 votes while Roosevelt trails at 175000 in the state. Tisgen of Independence party garners around 28000 in Greater New York. Illinois results show Taft carrying the state by about 170000 to 175000 with Deneen elected governor by 40000 to 65000. Utah reports a strong Republican win and Smoot likely re-elected as senator.
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Colorado Likely Republican Victory in Statewide Results
Early returns show Taft leading in Colorado with an estimated state plurality of 8 000 to 11 000 and county gains in Weld Larimer and eastern districts. Scratched ballots dominate the tallies with 65 707 marked as such from 427 precincts outside Denver.
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Republicans Predict Big Victory in Denver County
Republican chairman A. K. Vickery said at 3 am that the county ticket would win by majorities of 2000 to 3000 based on straight and scratched ballots. He also forecast Taft carrying the state ticket in the election.
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Taft leads New Hampshire and Massachusetts races in early returns
Early returns from New Hampshire show Taft leading by about 20 000 with Quinby possibly winning governor by around 4 000 though a minority party vote could swing the result. In Massachusetts Taft holds about 241 806 to 107 724 for Bryan with Draper around 225 815 and Vahey about 168 002.
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Michigan Ballot Battle Sees Taft Sherman Lead Early
Detroit voters on November 4 show Taft and Sherman ahead in Michigan with a large lead as the governor question remains unsettled. Returns indicate strong Republican support across major counties and urban areas.
Nationwide Returns Preview Indicate Party Gains and Losses
Denver report details early election returns by state with Taft Edwards Bryan Roosevelt outcomes. Republican and Democratic shifts noted in California Illinois New York Ohio and more, including governor races and legislative control implications.
Republicans Hold the Senate and Midwestern Shift
In Chicago Nov 3 Republican control of the Senate remains large with 60 Republicans to 31 holdovers and 1 doubtful. Indiana and several Western states show shifts while the House stays under the current regime. Taft tariff bill expected after March 4 with Cannon and Payne in key roles. Missouri back in the solid South and large Pennsylvania gains cut from Roosevelt era margins.
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Few Changes In the House
Reported results from 316 of 391 districts show 177 Republicans and 139 Democrats elected. The net outcome favors Republicans with many familiar faces confirmed, including Cannon and several lieutenants. numerous seat changes and new members across states are noted.
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Denver Elects Lindsay in Remarkable Race
The Republican reports Judge Ben Lindsey claiming a landslide, noting a sentiment wave sweeping the city in an election that produces a remarkable contest with strong support and a reported 8,000 margin.
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