08 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1912
Page
1
The report notes Marshall securing a key electoral college total in a 531 vote framework, with the tie ticket projected above 387. The balance of electors remains under review as results align with the stated total.
Early returns show Woodrow Wilson leading in many key states as the final electoral alignment forms. Iowa Minnesota South Dakota Wyoming appear doubtful for Taft roosevelt's momentum grows in several western states. Women's suffrage successes are reported in Kansas Arizona with Oregon and Wisconsin offering mixed results.
Col Theodore Roosevelt commented on Woodrow Wilson's Democratic win saying the American people have decided in favor of Wilson and the Democrats while the Progressive cause must triumph for the nation's well being. He also telegraphed Gov Wilson congratulating him on the honor bestowed by the voters.
Early returns from New York show Woodrow Wilson leading Taft and Roosevelt by about 200 000 in the state and city area with Taft ahead Roosevelt in other districts by roughly 35 000. William Sulzer is reported elected governor by about 176 000 over Hodges, while Straus trails by about 15 000. Barnes issued a statement from the Republican State Committee.
Returns show Roosevelt slightly ahead of Taft in Texas with a near neck and neck race for second. The piece lists Texas state officers and presidential electors, notes a large Democratic majority and adoption of four constitutional amendments including home rule for cities and a state prison commission.
The New York election result shows Roosevelt drew mainly former Republicans while Taft and Hodges defeated Roosevelt and Straus. Delegates from New York supported Taft at Chicago, signaling a renomination preference among Republicans.
Wilson secures a decisive victory in Texas boosting Democratic statewide majority to about 156000. The result strengthens party control amid a high turnout and reflects shifts in voter support across key regions.
Rain fell in portions of North Texas which may have dampened voter turnout. Analysts note the light vote around 270000 compared with 300000 in 1908, while Texas’ peak turnout was 540000 in 1896, signaling cautious confidence in a Democratic victory.
Early returns indicate the next House will be overwhelmingly Democratic with 282 Democrats, 144 Republicans, 14 Progressives, and 25 unreported districts. Senate totals are uncertain but Illinois is expected to send two Democratic senators. Indiana likely majority Democratic while Crumpacker may lose.
Democratic headquarters in New York cheer as early returns favor Wilson. McCombs reports overwhelming support across Massachusetts Maine Connecticut New York Maryland New Jersey and the entire South. W R King predicts 10000 plurality in Oregon and Pennsylvania leaning for Wilson.
Taft concedes to Wilson signaling an early shift in tariff policy and a major realignment of U S party positions. The concession hints at policy changes and potential impacts on duties and economic priorities.
President Taft issued a statement from Cincinnati conceding Wilson’s election and urging Republicans to reunite under their principles while defending constitutional government. He criticized Roosevelt and Debs supporters as a warning and urged reintegration with Constitution-loving Democrats. Taft sent congratulatory telegrams to Wilson and to Hilles of the Republican National Committee.
Gov Wilson issued a public telegram following rumors of his election victory. He thanked the Democratic chairman and campaign committee, urged Democrats and progressives to support the people’s cause, and said justice and progress must go forward together. This marked his first public remark after accepting the election results.
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