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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
1
In Greater City, the Democratic nominee did not reach an expected majority as ballots counted. Local officials report continued tallies and no clear winner yet, prompting renewed campaigning and continued updates from the city election board.
The article reports Taft and Sherman winning the presidency and vice presidency with large pluralities in many states. It notes Taft's big margins in New York and a projected electoral vote near 289 to 325, with Hughes winning New York and Indiana supporting Taft. It highlights shifts in various states and comments on the Republican gains and Democratic shrinkage nationwide.
Early returns from Indiana indicate Thomas R Marshall leading the Democratic ticket with taft favored to win by about 15 000. Republican chair Goodrich cites Marshall's plurality near 5 000 and hints at possible victories in the legislature and several congressional seats though final counts await official tallies.
Returns from Allen county show a strong Democratic sweep with majorities around 3,000 to over 4,000. Governor candidate Thomas R. Marshall leads by about 5,000. Bryan carries the county by 3,000. Fleming wins his race with strong support. county offices lean Democratic with large margins for treasurer Sherman and sheriff Reichelderfer.
Early this morning returns from Indiana indicate voters chose the Republican presidential candidate and the Democratic governor candidate. The incomplete dispatch reflects a decisive pattern in Indiana's early results.
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