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Newspaper
Eugene Weekly Guard
Location
Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
1
Fairview, Nov 4. After midnight Bryant slept then arose cheerful. He hoped for actual results from Ohio Indiana and Kansas before speaking. He greeted callers with a smile and consulted Father John Nugent of Des Moines a close friend who stayed the night as the Bryan camp awaited returns.
New York November 4. Chairman Mack declares the Democratic party more united than for years and that Bryan was defeated through misrepresentation. He says there is not much for him to say and he has no apologies to make re-
The speaker asserts the Democratic plan to stay connected with national leaders, promote Democratic principles, and counter Republican misrepresentations about tariffs. He will maintain headquarters in Buffalo and Washington, aided by national and state leaders to fight high tariffs and support party literature.
Seattle Nov 4 The count finished at noon showing Taft with a statewide plurality of 17 582 and Cosgrove Republican for governor with 14 974 Precincts 2000 statewide returns coming in slowly and incomplete results expected from the state palace floors.
A quarter section of high grade wheat land adjoining Athena sold for almost 1llu per acre, reflecting a strong market value for nearby agricultural property.
Cincinnati reports Taft declaring he won thanks to businessmen and labor voters with farmers backing him. He praises results from New York Massachusetts New Jersey and Connecticut and notes local liquor questions affected outcomes in his state Indiana and Sears.
Fifteen carloads of potatoes will be shipped from The Cove in Union County. The planned shipment signals active agricultural commerce in the region and reflects local supply movement through the nearby distribution points.
An advertisement touts a stylish raincoat built on grace and valued at 12.50, now offered at 9.00 to save 3.50 per garment. The promotion presents a limited time price reduction as an inducement to buy now.
The ad promotes a silk lined garment in ecru, trimmed insertion, sold regularly at 5.00 dollars. It highlights a savings of 1.40 dollars with a current price of 3.60 dollars available for immediate purchase.
Local sale offers red and blue striped or check pattern tees at regular 85c values now reduced to 60c each, limited sizes available. Special promotion highlights VOEO branding with small batch releases for shoppers seeking affordable graphic shirts.
A sales pitch urging careful clothing purchases. It warns buyers to question quality, wool content, tailoring, style, and wear before price. The ad highlights the Hart Shaffner Marx label as a guarantee of all wool, clean tailoring, correct style, wear, and fair price.
New York November 4 Taft of Ohio elected president and Sherman of New York elected vice president Bryan defeated in third bid. Taft carries Greater New York by 15645 and wins 291 total electoral votes to Bryan 177. Hughes re elected governor of New York by about 75000 plurality.
Indianapolis November 4 John W Kern Democratic vice presidential candidate probably will win the Indiana senate seat to succeed Hemenway despite Taft carrying the state by a margin shown in incomplete returns Marshall Me...
Baltimore reports official returns show Bryan ahead by 332 votes Taft 109180 Bryan 109512 with Dorchester and Worcester counties outstanding not likely to change result Bryan carries Maryland by a slim margin according to latest totals recorded November 4.
Oregon returns show Taft leading by about eighteen thousand with 37 counties reporting. Taft 43,056 Bryan 26,1247 plus scattering around 10,000. Cosgrove Republican governor candidate shows a 26,000 plurality. Entire Republican ticket appears elected and Wesley L. Jones likely to win the U S senate seat. Idaho early returns suggest Taft plurality may reach about 15,000 with Idaho governor race result variable and large early majorities reduced.
OCR summary notes the candidate for governor leads with a plurality estimated between 20 000 and 230 008. Regional stores are expected to tilt Democratic. A so called Pairbanks machine is described as smashed. A movement to send Kern to the senate is already underway.
Chicago Nov 4 With 261 of 291 districts reporting Taft maintains a strong edge in Oregon. Political balance shows Republicans at 198 seats to Democrats 163 with 30 still uncounted. Control requires 196 seats.
From 463 precincts statewide including 114 in Multnomah Taft tallies 47,965 votes to Bryan 27,073 with minor showings for Chafin 1,234 Debs 3,106 and Hiegen 178. Multnomah County totals: Taft 47,955 Bryan 27,073 Chafin 627 Debs 1,382 Hiegon 67.
Returns from Washington state show Taft with 14 591 votes and Bryan with 10 065 for governor as 149 of 2223 precincts in King county complete and 16 incomplete Cosgrove listed as Republican 15 610 Pattison Democrat 9 680 with early tallies from Seattle area reporting.
Taft in New York city reports that revised late returns show his statewide plurality growing to about 202000 votes. The update reflects shifts in several counties and confirms Taft extending his margin over rivals in key districts.
From Cincinnati dated November 4, reports show 894 of 1403 districts in Ohio counted with Taft leading by a margin that prompts a tax fund allocation of 6201 dollars, while Bryan receives votes in West Virginia. The data highlights Taft's lead and Bryan's presence in the mountain state.
Idaho returns from Boise show Taft gaining support as voters react to local issues. The report notes a favorable lean for Taft among Idaho residents amid ongoing campaign activity in the Boise area.
Cincinnati celebrates in front of Taft residence after election results. Taft says the outcome signals prosperity and expresses strong optimism for better times. Crowds jam streets, cheering and signaling approval of the victory.
News of Taft’s election aroused strong approval across the Philippines with enthusiasm in Manila and among all classes. Taft’s popularity is noted and Associated Press reports shaped early reactions. International coverage shows Britain’s interest and European editors reacting to the outcome.
The article notes a re election by about seventy thousand votes, emphasizing its exceptional interest due to the presumed effect on business conditions and overall economic climate, highlighting Thomas as a key figure.
Chicago wheat prices listed for futures contracts with Dec at 997.5, May 103.38, and July 67.875, reflecting early November market activity and pricing shifts.
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