Elkhart County Democrats sweep county offices and legislature
Complete Elkhart county returns show Proctor and Rodibaugh leading for state and county seats. Wider defeats Brown as Republican, App and Fisher win commissioners, Kran becomes treasurer, Stauffer loses, VanFleet to the bench, Ziesel re-elected sheriff, with Democrats carrying the county by about 530 votes.
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Robert E. Proctor
Elkhart
David D. Rodibaugh
Goshen
Elkhart CO
Proctor
Rodibaugh
Wider
Jesse
App
Fisher
Krau
Eaee
Stauffer
Vanfleet
Ziesel
Tere Hee
Elkhart County
Dem
Zook
Anderson
Berlin
Kran
Croep
Stauffier
Mast
Aardieet VanFleet
John Ziesel
Tit
Watson
Barnhart Wins Big in Elkhart County Vote Fallout
Elkhart County delivers a landslide for Henry A. Barnhart over Miller in a major districtwide contest. Miller trails by about 850 votes with Barnhart securing a large plurality in the Thirteenth district. St Joseph County remains uncertain as returns trickle in and court delays slow definite results.
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Livion
Elkhart
St.Joseph County
St. Joseph County
Miller
Caiid
Tomorheere Buty
Barnhart Miller
Ree
Taft’s Wife Helen Taft Seen as Ideal White House Hostess
The article depicts Mrs. Helen Taft as an intelligent, dignified, and charming hostess. It notes her musical training, broad education, and balanced character. It highlights her devotion to husband and family and her ability to bring warmth to social events without sacrificing duties.
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Taft
White House
Helen
Herron
Hayes
William H. Taft
Cincinnati
Sue
Piamist
Washington
Ohio
Andi
Mrs. Taft
County Trustees and Assessors Elected in York and Nearby Towns
A partial list shows trustees and assessors elected yesterday across multiple towns. Names include York J aecaah, Gee C, Caine e, and Benton Edwin M Elsen with party labels D or R. Clinton D Wordenger and Vance. Jackson Frank Swartz. Olive Saml FE Weaver. Harrison Frank Staly. Jefferson Lans Barthel. Middlebury Kreder. Union James Brown and Tacob Peppinger. Locke Phillipe and A Cauftman. Washington Geo Milburn. Elithart Albem R Beemenderfer. Elinart David Bouser. Osole Eli Coleman and Baker. Concord Sigerfoos B A.
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Benton
Edwin M. Elsen
Gen. Seass
Harrison
Frank Staly
Jefferson—Lans' Barthel
Jefferson
Olis Wrest
Fees
Midlebury
Kreder
Middlebury
G. M. Lehman
Union
James, Brown
Union—Tacob
Elinart
David U. Bouser
Osole
Eli Coleman
Baker
Concord
Sigerfoos B
Ohio is Carried. by: Judson. Harmon
Ohio results indicate Taft carried the state with Harmon far behind. Early returns show mixed signals and disputed margins. The legislature remains in doubt as both sides claim gains in congressional districts.
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Ohio
Judson. Harmon
Columbus
Taft
Harmnom
Hepburn Defeated in Town Fight for Re Election
Des Moines headlines report that Congressman Hepburn has been defeated in the race for re election. Local returns show Hepburn losing his bid to retain office in the town and surrounding district.
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Hepburn
Des Moines, Ta
Lincoln and Bryan Compete in Nebraska Returns
Early Nebraska results show Bryan leading in Lincoln with a strong Democratic drift, while Taft trails. Precinct returns indicate heavy voting and slow counting, but the statewide trend favors Bryan. Bryan precincts report larger gains than eight years ago, and Norman shows Bryan 106 Taft 53 in the home precinct.
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McKinley
Sania
Lincoln
Lincoln Thara
Congressional
Sheldon
Taft
Youle
Maithy
Normal
Brian
Repubicans
Complexion of House Materially Cut Down
Washington reports indicate the House of Representatives will likely be about fifty seats Democratic gains from Indiana and western states. The chamber tilts toward Democrats while Republicans still hold a solid majority, with uncertain shifts in key districts.
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Washington
Hee of
Representatives
Indiana
Elay
Chin
Taft Flag Presented to Company by Boys Club
Last night the Taft flag was discussed and agreed to be presented to the militia company by the Taft and Sherman marching club. Jansen made the presentation on behalf of the marching club and the banner was received by Second Lieutenant BF Bressier. The flag had been won at the Catholic fair and will be a distinguished addition to the company.
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Will-Prake
Jansen
Narchins ‘Club
BF. Bressier
Indianapolis Count Promises Swift Result Reports
Official returns today verify rushed results from last night. Marshall leads state by about 7 000 votes, stronger than Fairbanks machine. Beveridge supports DPssident for United States senatorship. Kern of South Bend and Slack from Lebanon prominent in race.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taft Gains Big Electoral Victory Across States
The 1908 election outcome shows Taft with about 283 electoral votes at midnight and possible expansion. Hitchcock predicted 328 votes for Taft. Bryan trails with several southern and border states leaning Democratic as Republicans hold New York New Jersey Maryland and the Midwest. The next House likely 226 Republicans 169 Democrats. Senate remains Republican.
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Barnhart Election Victory Claim Reported
The South Bend Times notes Barnhart's 0% Miller tally for Congress in the Nov. 4 report. The item is a brief snippet on the election results and party designation.
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South Bend Times
Barnhart
the Times
Miller
Congress
Inquiries About Husband Stir Local News
Readers report a fragmentary item about a woman named Diana asking about her husband Wilo who faces a stage charge. The garbled text references state involvement and inquiries amid unclear details.
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Diana
Wilo
Cannon Rejoices Over His Victory
Danville dispatch reports Speaker Cannon declaring he carried his district by a strong plurality and promising tariff revision. He asserts local support for his stance on economic policy and criticizes opponents within the Anti-Socialist League.
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Danville
Talay
Hiss
Gompers
Anti-Saicon_ league
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