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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1916
Page
5
San Francisco reports show California pushing Wilson over Hughes as 1920 election results roll in. New York confirms Wilson Marshall re election with Minnesota New Hampshire and other states shaping final tally and electoral college shifts.
The figures indicate the current electoral college results with Wilson and Marshall leading Hughes and Fairbanks. Minnesota is listed as in doubt, totaling 246 electoral votes currently indicated.
The piece notes voters rejected switching leaders during a stream crossing metaphor. It suggests uncertainty about postwar foreign policy and questions the impact of a German American or hyphenated vote on Hughes versus Wilson. It cites Minnesota and New Mexico as still undecided in the election.
Indiana results show Charles Hughes leading Woodrow Wilson with 2647 of 8,142 precincts counted and a margin of 8,306. Republicans New and Watson lead their opponents Kern and Tarrgart. James Goodrich elected governor with a 14,071 plurality from 2,067 precincts.
New York dispatch reports Republicans, led by Chairman Wilcox, will seek recounts in close states including New Mexico, Minnesota, North Dakota and California to affirm Hughes as winner despite Wilson lead. Wickersham and Colby handle legal work. Hughes confident of election. McCormick counters for Democrats, insisting Wilson leads in California and New Hampshire.
Wilson and Marshall retained the top two offices in a continued leadership slate. The announcement confirms their ongoing roles as President and Vice President, with voter enthusiasm cited in early returns.
In Peoria Illinois at Adams Street a four story Braverman Furniture building caught fire at noon. One man is missing and several firefighters were overcome by smoke as crews battled the blaze in the business district downtown.
Cincinnati reports show President Wilson likely to carry Ohio by more than 80 000 votes as statewide voting ratios hold through the precincts. Senator Pomerene leads by over 20000 with five sixths of precincts counted while Cox runs about 14000 ahead of Willis. Strong early margins across the state support the forecast.
Brownsville Texas November 10. Minnesota national guardsmen on the border may decide Minnesota's electoral vote. At Llano Grande 1600 votes were cast 1200 for Wilson and 600 for Hughes. The Second and Third Minnesota troops on a hike have not yet counted their votes but officers expect a Wilson majority.
Detroit nov 14 the Hughes Wilson tally in Michigan climbs to about 25000 with half precincts counted republican leaders say Hughes will win Michigan by over 46000 as results continue to come in from the state
A captioned feature highlights the presidents warm public image and a broad smile captured in a candid moment. The piece contrasts public demeanor with political challenges and frames the smile as symbolic of leadership.
Biographical sketch of Woodrow Wilson detailing birth in Staunton Virginia education at Davideen College Princeton and Virginia Johns Hopkins career as professor lawyer college president and public official including governorship of New Jersey and presidency of the United States with marriages to Ellen Louise Axson and Edith Bolling Galt and a list of writings and religious affiliation.
Mrs Wilson expresses happiness over her husband winning re election in what supporters call a strong display of sustained public support and political momentum.
Returns show Democrats poised to hold the House with about 218 seats to Republicans 203 as several districts remain undecided. The Senate appears safely Democratic with notable upsets including Rhode Island and Utah races and strong labor and women’s vote influence shaping outcomes.
Loston November 10 Henry Cabot Lodge tops all Republican candidates in the state. Lodge’s attack on the President aided Wilson in Massachusetts race in a maternal note.
U S district attorney Charles F Clyne says evidence indicates an elaborate scheme of employer coercion in Chicago. He plans to present the material to the federal grand jury, vowing jail for those found guilty and noting unusually large election spending.
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