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Newspaper

Fairfield Journal

Location

Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1916

Page

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Wilson Re-Elected as Electoral Vote Totals Shift West

In California New Mexico New York and Minnesota the returns swung to Wilson. Final tally Wilson 273 Hughes 236 Minnesota and Utah tipped later to the Democrats. The paper notes peace prosperity and labor support aided Wilson and calls the result unmatched in American politics.

New York Navy Woodrow Wilson Thomas KR. Marshall United States California Golden State Minnesota Hughes Piaceshire Wilson New Mexico Doubtful Kansas Illinois Wisconsin Utah Idaho Wyoming Washington North Dakota Republican Party Taft Maine New York State Roosevelt Mr. Wilson Wilson and Marshall Fairbanks Alabama Arizona Arkansae Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia ECP Indiana Kentucky Louisiana Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey North Carolina Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Vermont Virginia West Virginia

Winners Wilson and Marshall Remain President and Vice President

In a decisive result, Wilson and Marshall secure another term as President and Vice President. The victory underscores support for their leadership and policy direction amid ongoing national debates.

One Missing Man as Fire Hit Peoria Firm

A noon blaze tore through the Braverman Furniture building on Adams Street in Peoria Iowa. One man missing and several firefighters overcome by smoke as crews fought the four story structure in the business district.

Peoria, I Nev Adams Street Braverman Furniture Company Distric

Electoral Votes Showing Result Still In Doubt Across States

The revised figures show uncertainty in several states as the electoral college tally progresses. Minnesota holds 12 votes and New Mexico 8 remain in doubt, influencing the presidential outcome.

Minnesota New Mexico

Hughes' Narrow Lead in Indiana Returns

Indiana returns show Charles E. Hughes leading Woodrow Wilson by 8,306 votes from 2,142 precincts. Republican U S Senate nominees Harry S. New and James B. Watson also lead Kern and Tavert? Tavegart. Gogfrich wins with a 14,071 plurality from 2,967 precincts.

Woodrow Wilson Hughes Harry S. New James B. Watson Repubican United States John W. Kern Thomas Tavegart James’. Gogfrich Mox

Ohio Votes Projected Victory for Wilson and Pomerene

Ohio results show President Wilson leading by over 80 000 votes with most precincts counted. Senator Pomerene holds a 20 000 vote edge as Cox leads over Willis by about 14 000 in the same precincts, Cincinnati aside.

Cincinnati Wilson Ohio Hughes Pomerene M. T. Herrick Cox Willis

Republicans Seek Recount to Defend Hughes Victory

Chairman Wilcox announces that the Republican National Committee will not concede and will press recounts in close states notably New Mexico Minnesota North Dakota and California. George W Wickersham and Everett Colby lead legal efforts while McCormick asserts Democrats hold 288 electoral votes for Wilson.

Wilcox Republican National Hughes McCormick New York California Wilson Mr. Hughes Willcox Charles Evans Hughes George W. Wickereham Everett Colby Mr. Willcox Geo. W. Perkins New Mexico Minnesota North Dakota Corporation United States George W. Wickersham Fyerett Calby Mughes Wickersham Tam Hurhes She Trange New Hampshire Vance McCormick Eurely

Minnesota Guards May Decide State

Brownsville Texas November 10. If border guardsmen decide Minnesota's electoral vote Wilson appears likely to win. At Llano Grande 1600 votes were split 1200 for Wilson and 600 for Hughes. The Second and Third Minnesota on a hike have not yet counted their ballots, but officers expect a Wilson majority.

Brownsville Tex Minnesota National Guardsmen Wilson Minnesota Llano Grande Hughes

Hughes Michigan vote grows to a 40,000 edge

Detroit headlines report Charles E Hughes leading Woodrow Wilson in Michigan with a rapidly increasing plurality and state party leaders predicting Hughes will win by more than 40 000 as returns from about half the precincts are counted.

San Francisco California Muches Wilson Mughes State Detroit Charles E. Hughes Michigan Hughes

Woodrow Wilson Biographical Sketch Highlights Career

Born in Staunton Virginia Woodrow Wilson became a lawyer professor and college president before entering public life. He served as governor of New Jersey and as president of the United States from 1913 to 1921 and published works on government and history.

Staunton Davieson College N. C Princeton University of Virginia Jols Mordins Tgineer Iate Atlanta Johns Hopkins Bryn Mawr College Wesleyan University New Jersey United States Ellen Louise Axson Savannah Wilson Edith Bolling Galt Washington D. C Margaret Wilson William G. McAdoo Francis L. Sayre George Washington

Mrs Wilson Celebrates Husband's Re-Election Victory

Mrs Wilson expresses happiness over her husband winning re election as a public figure. The brief notes her pride and relief at the political success.

Democrats Sweep Congress With Senate Likely Democratic

Returns show Democrats winning a solid House majority with 218 seats to 203 for Republicans and several districts unsettled. The Senate appears to be Democratic with key victories by Hitchcock in Nebraska Pomerene in Ohio and Kendrick in Wyoming. Rhode Island’s upset helped defy expectations as women voters tipped Utah against Sut—land and Gerry defeated Lippitt in Rhode Island.

New York House of Representatives House Senate United States Republcans Gilbert M. Hitchcock Nebraska A. A. Jones New Mexico J. N. Kendrick Wyoming Atlee Pomerene Ohio Senator Lippett Peter G. Gerry Rhode Taland George Sutherland Utah

Lodge Leaning Candidates in Senate Race Report

Henry Cabot Lodge backs Republican candidates as he attacks President in a November 10 report. The sketch notes Lodge’s stance on the U.S. Senate race and his influence within the Republican slate.

Henry Cabot Lodge U.S Lodge Wilson Massachusetts

Attorney to Air Alleged Frauds in Chicago Vote Case

United States District Attorney Charles F. Clyne announced evidence of an elaborate scheme of vote coercion by certain Chicago employers. He said he would present the findings to the federal grand jury on Monday. He warned that anyone found guilty would face prison.

Chicago United States Charles F. Clyne Erand

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Hirr West Alyze Wilson and Marshall Peoria Indianapolis Ind Charlies E. Hughes American Press Association Frank Hanly Pomerens Ernor Cox Attorney Wickersham Mrs. Wilson Husband Congress East Henry Gabot Lodge
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