Illinois Re-elects Deneen and Taft Sherman Ticket Wins
Illinois voters support the Republican ticket with a 170,000 plurality giving Taft and Sherman 27 electoral votes. Governor Deneen wins over Stevenson by similar margins. Chicago leans Democratic by 25,000 as reform of congressional seats and a strong Republican state legislature emerge. A constitutional bond plan for a deep waterway is approved.
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Taft
Sherman
Charles 8. Deneen
Adlai Fh. Stevenson
Roosevelt
Cook County
Senate
Albert
Hopkins
Thinois
Cannon
Lockport
Tlinois River
Indiana Results Show Republicans Ahead in Key Races
In Indianapolis Indiana on November 4 the Democratic effort to swing Indiana to their side failed as Taft and Sherman lead by 5 000 to 15 000 votes. Marshall trails Watson by about 5 000 votes though rural votes may close the gap. Republicans claim gains in rural seats and a possible one or more new representatives for Indiana. Overstreet closes on Korbly in the Seventh district while Kerrity claims a 2 000 lead. Legislature remains uncertain with Marion County GOP losses likely lowering Republican strength statewide.
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Ind
Indiana
Gore
Taft
Sherman
Thomas RR. Marshall
James EF. Watson
Republican State Committee
Seventh
Chas. A. Korbly
Ikerrity Chiims
Marion County
Repiblican
Taft Leads In Multiple States In Election Returns
The report notes Taft leading in Ohio with a Republican majority around 5000, Iowa shows Taft ahead while Bryan fails to carry the state, Wisconsin returns a Taft majority near 75000, and Minnesota and Michigan show strong Republican results with Taft carrying several key districts and Johnson winning in Minnesota.
Uncle Joe Cannon Re-Elected With Large Plurality
Danville Illinois reports Joseph G Cannon re elected to Congress by a clear plurality likely over 10 500. District by district tallies show Vermilion 6000 Torquois 1500 Kankakee 2000 Edgar 700 Clark 200 Cumberland 100 amid union labor gains and anti saloon league opposition.
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Joseph G. Cannon
Vermilion
Torqouis
Kankakee
Edgar
Clark
Cumberland
Friends of
Cannon
Anti-Saloon League
Herver
Bryan's State Support Boosts Republican Lead
Omaha Nebraska election reports show Bryan ahead by about 10 000 votes as Nebraska shifts Republican. Shallenberger defeats Sheldon for Governor and Bryan carries Lincoln, while the congressional delegation remains five Republicans and one Democrat.
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Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Bryan
Shallenbarger
Sheldon
Lincoln
Western states vote split with Taft leads and mixed results
Early returns from California Washington Utah Oregon North Dakota Montana and other states show Taft carrying several Republican strongholds while Roosevelt and Bryan supporters win in others. State legislatures favor Republicans in many regions with some capital moves and governor races undecided or narrow.
Kansas Stays Republican as Taft Wins Big in 1908
Topeka Kans Nov 4 Republican victory marks Taft nationwide with Kansas giving him a 40000 lead, 605 under Trooselt’s 1904 majority. Walter J Stubbs elected governor continuing GOP control in the state.
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Mr.Taft
Trooseelt
Walter J. Stubbs
Robert S. Vesser Elected Governor in Primary Vote
Nov. 4 update shows Robert S. Vesser, Republican candidate for governor, elected with Taft leading with a plurality of about 704d while Roosevelt trails. Pierre reports the results as recorded in state returns.
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Mirmal liv
Taft
Roosevelt
Robert S. Vesser
Repblican
Pierre
Wyoming and Idaho Vote Results Highlight Taft Roosevelt Split
Wyoming projects Taft carries all three electoral votes though Roosevelt led in popular balloting. Idaho selects H Brady as governor as national and state issues swing Republican. The Indianapolis News notes rising war tempers prompting diplomacy.
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Boise
Tda
Idaho
Amines H. Brady
Feminine Generosity Failed In Slippery Tale
A humorous New York Sun item tells how Jack the Giant Killer could not find his invisible coat as his wife cleans, prompting other husbands to join in a playful confession of mislaid garments.
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Envr
New York Sun
The Kaiser’s Four Million Plunk Budget Remark
A New York Press quip mocks Kaiser Wilhelm with a four million plunks yearly budget to cover debts while he grumbles about his location and finances. The satirical line imagines the Kaiser’s claim of being shy and uncertain, exaggerating the financial burden.
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New York Press
Taft Sweeps East as New York Delivers Victory
New York voters gave Taft and Sherman the statewide and national tickets. Hughes was re-elected governor with a large margin as Taft carried Greater New York by about 11,000 and upstate plurality rose, while Cnider led the Socialist in the Ninth district and Republicans gained the next legislature.
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New York State
William Hraft
James
Sherman
Repubblican National
Charles FE. Hughes
Greater New York
Taft
Huges
High Bridge
Chaver
Tligh Bridge
Ciniler
Jnst
Greater
Independence
Socialist
Shean
Independence Party
Wanhope
Riordan
Thomas C. Platt
Senate
Buffalo
Hughes
Rongevelt
Taft Wins Massachusetts Electors. Split Vote Alters Majority
Boston and Massachusetts swung Republican for Taft with sixteen electoral votes but the split among Bryan minor candidates Prohibition and Socialist Labor altered the statewide majority. Supernatorial totals show Vahey Oscood and others with notable shares. Parker 1904 Democrat reference notes Roosevelt Hisgen and Governor race nearby.
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Massachusetts
Taft
Mr. Bryan
Prohibition
Socialist Labor
Republican Party
Draper Cepo
Vahey
Oscood
Carey Sachiutisty
Parker
Roosevelt
Hisgen
Yen
Taft Leads in Jersey as Voters Pick New Legislature
In New Jersey on November 4 William J Taft gains ground amid Bryan support with a projected plurality surpassing Roosevelt A new legislature ten congressmen and sheriffs were elected There is a Republican loss and a Democratic gain in the state delegation Townsend Democrat defeats Larker Republican in the Seventh district
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Yventon
William J. Taft
Mr. Bryan
Taft
Roosevelt
Townsend
Larker
Newman Held After Threats Against Cox Lead to Arrest
Cincinnati police arrest Herman Newman formerly of Indianapolis after threats against Republican leader George B. P Cox. A revolver is found during booking. Newman claims Cox ruined him in business by using his influence.
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Cincinnati
Herman Newman
Salvage Corps
Indianapolis
George BP. Cox
Newman
Cox
Negro Bound and Shot to Death Near Union Miss
A mob of about fifty men bound William Hodges a twenty year old Black man by hands and feet to a tree near Union Mississippi and shot him after Hodges attacked the ten year old daughter of planter Edward Butts. The case inflamed local tensions as authorities investigated the mob action and the crime's motive.
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Union. Miss
William Hodges
Hodges
Edward Butts
They Take The Kinks Out Claim At Pittsfield Drugstore
An ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve stomach liver and bowels with no friction. N H Brown of Pittsfield VI endorses the remedy as satisfactory. Houseworth Bros drug stores guarantee satisfaction for 25 cents. Pyorrhoea treated by Dr C L George dentist. on 22ad
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Houseworth Bros
C.L. George
The Night of the Play at Bucklen with Kathryn Osterman
Kathryn Osterman stars in a new four act comedy described as one of the season’s funniest. The show offers a fresh plot with rapid, sparkling situations and plenty of clean wholesome humor aimed at provoking constant laughter.
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Comedienne
Kathryn Osterman
Comediennes
Bucklen
Miss Osterman
Mrs Osterman Delights In Gowns And Acting
The article praises Mrs Osterman for exceptional acting and good looks, noting she will wear a succession of gowns described by the To hanty sewing room as "creations." The American Stock Company promises elaborate scenic production with several plays, including For His Mothers Honor and The Bondman, often at popular prices. Complications and rapid transitions keep audiences amused with fresh, unexpected turns and laughter.
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Osterman
Rip van Winkle
Robert Beecher
Joseph Jefferson
Middle West
Mr. Babcock
Bucklen
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Praised By North Carolina Man
A.Reidsville resident J C Goodwin says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a severe leg ulcer with no scar. The ad claims the salve treats ulcers piles sores burns and similar conditions and lists Houseworth Bros. drug stores as the 25 cent seller.
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
Houseworth Bros
Micks Window Sale Continues This Week at $1
Micks and Son Jewelers offers all items in fourteen show windows at one dollar each through Saturday night. Watches clocks and other valuables remain unsold. A $100 diamond ring will be given away to a patron Saturday evening at 10 o'clock. Store open evenings during the sale.
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Micks & Son, Jewelers
Proclamation for VINOL a Guaranteed Remedy
The notice offers VINOL a cod liver iron tonic with a positive money back guarantee if it fails to benefit. It pledges honesty and value, claims broad usefulness for old and frail individuals, and urges readers to try one bottle with no obligation and a full refund if no benefit is seen.
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