Taft Wins 327 electoral votes in 31 states
Final electoral tallies show Taft with 327 votes and Bryan 156 across 31 states. Bryan carried Alabama Arkansas Colorado Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi Nebraska Nevada North Carolina Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Texas and Virginia, while Taft won the remaining states.
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Taft Faces Bryan as Campaign Clashes Stir 1908 Primary
President Taft and political rival Bryan trade statements as the race narrows. The exchange highlights the clash of reform and populist themes during the long battle for the presidency.
Bryan says presidential bid was only an incident
William Jennings Bryan extended congratulations to President-elect Taft via telegram and wished a successful administration. Asked what he would do now that victory seemed certain for Taft, Bryan said running for President was only an incident of his work and that he was never suited to hold the office.
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Balloons Race Across Continent From Los Angeles to New York
Preparations are underway for a premier dirigible balloon race from Los Angeles to New York City. Entries are arriving from several countries as the event plans are finalized. The race will start in the forenoon of Thursday, November 15.
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Missouri Votes Taft Narrowly In 1908 Election Outcome
Final returns show Taft carried Missouri by a small plurality likely under 100 votes, reversing expectations after early Democratic gains. Late tallies favored Taft, tying and surpassing Bryan, adding 18 electoral votes and marking the second Republican victory in 36 years.
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Elihu Root for Supreme Bench
A report from reliable sources says Elihu Root resigned as secretary of state to accept an appointment as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, succeeding Melville Fuller who retires due to old age.
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It Is Never Too Late to Mend Phrase
The line urges timely repair of past faults before memory fades, stressing action over delay and the value of conscience in mending personal mistakes.
Arctic Brotherhood Elects Grand Arctic Chief Candidate Contest
In Victoria British Columbia on November 5 the Arctic Brotherhood grand lodge begins its convention to elect a Grand Arctic Chief. Four camps vie for the post with Tanana backing Colonel Charles Claypool as Nome, Dawson, and Skagway each support their own candidates. Mayir Halk and Thomas Bruce spoke at opening ceremonies as about 400 delegates attended a reception.
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Godfrey Chelander
Mayir Halk
Thomas Bruce
Dawson
Famous Cuba patriot dead after long career
Thomas Estrada Palma, liberator of Cuba and first president, dies in Santiago after a storied career. He led the republic and shaped early Cuban politics during the nation’s formative years.
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The Roosevelt of Cuba Dies in Santiago at 72
Thomas Estrada Palma, Cuba’s first president and nation’s premier statesman, died in Santiago on November 4 at age 72. He was revered as the republic’s great leader and idol of the people, akin to Theodore Roosevelt in the United States.
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Cuban Revolutionary Leader's Career Highlights Through 1905
A Cuban public figure rose to general during the 1868 ten years war, led campaigns against Spain for nine years, and endured capture as a prisoner of war. After release he served as postmaster general in Honduras, ran a Latin-American school in New York, and became minister plenipotentiary and Cuban Junta director in the United States. He was elected president in 1901 and reelected in 1905.
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Harmon elected Ohio governor by wide plurality
Democratic candidate Harmon won the Ohio governorship by about 20 000 votes as the state backed Taft by at least 75 000. The Republican candidate was defeated in every section. News express to Goldstream daily at 1 30 p m.
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Maryland Sways Taft To Victory With 146 Vote Edge
Maryland final returns push Taft ahead of Bryan by 146 votes in a surprising statewide result as New York reports early tonight.
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Doubt Ends Over Colorado and Nevada Votes for Bryan
Nov 5 in New York reports sufficient returns indicate Colorado and Nevada will show low pluralities for Bryan, confirming the expected outcome in both states. The results suggest Bryan leads in early returns.
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Presidential rage by states final returns show results
A revised table of the latest complete returns lists the finalized results from Tuesday’s election by state. The update reflects shifts in totals and confirms the leading candidates across multiple regions.
Basketball Game Postponed to Next Wednesday Night
The basketball game scheduled for this evening has been postponed to next Wednesday night.
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Rep Governor Elected in Michigan
Warner, once feared defeated amid strong Democratic sentiment, is now certain of victory as Michigan elects its new state governor. The result confirms a shift in the political landscape and ends months of uncertainty.
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Michigan
Plurality About 10000 Doubt Outcome of Gubernatorial Race
Voters face uncertainty as the gubernatorial contest outcome remains in doubt due to slow vote counting. Late returns from neighboring districts could shift the tally, keeping results unsettled into the night.
Warner Wins Reelection In Michigan Governor Race
Detroit Nov 5 Governor Warner appears set for reelection with a pledged plurality of at least 10 600 as late returns from outlying districts confirm strong opposition and early results had suggested a doubtful race.
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Warner
Nothing Impoverishes Good Deed Quicker Than Profit Thought
A succinct aphorism notes that the idea of personal gain can corrupt or undermine charitable acts, suggesting selfless motive sustains virtue while profit-minded thinking erodes it. The line emphasizes moral integrity over financial considerations in benevolence.
Colonel Watterson Praises Bryan in Post Election Ed
Louisville editor Colonel Watterson of the Courier-Journal credits Bryan with a strong campaign and blames the defeat on voter carelessness and imitation of precedent, saying the average voter focuses on the present and Bryan’s campaign was the best ever made.
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Crank Kellogg May Succeed Bonaparte Position
Polls suggest Crank Kellogg could take over the position previously held by Bonaparte. Analysts note potential shifts in policy and leadership style as the transition nears.
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Crank Kellogg
Bonaparte
Cabinet Shakeup Rumors Tied to Post Office Lead
Minneapolis reports claimed Frank Hitchcock will head the Post Office Department while Frank Kellogg is said to be promised the attorney generalship in Taft's cabinet. Washington hints at probable changes in the cabinet as of November 5.
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Taft Administration Names for Cabinet Posts
The record lists early Taft cabinet assignments with the departments of the navy state and agriculture. George von L. Mey er is named for secretary of state, Gifford Pinchot for secretary of agriculture, and Truman Newberry for secretary of the navy.
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Atlantic Fleet sails for Manila to reassemble
Amoy China November 5 The second division of the Atlantic fleet commanded by Admiral Emory has finished visits and sailed this morning. The fleet's destination is Manila where it will be reassembled before continuing its round the world voyage.
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Arrival of bouncing baby boy at St. Matthew's Hospital
Great rejoicing in the Boyd family over the birth of a baby boy to Mel Boyd of the Tanana Valley railroad. The birth occurred yesterday morning and both mother and child are reported in good shape as Mel shares the news with friends.
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Tanana Valley Railroad
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