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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1908
Page
1
Bryan joins early voters in Lincoln Nebraska and declares our fight is won and we await in confidence as he casts his ballot on November 3. The report notes his optimistic stance during the voting day coverage.
November 3 reports show Columbus voters casting more ballots early than ever, while many races remain unsettled. Scratching and last minute shifts leave the outcome uncertain as Cincinnati and other cities post large early-turnout figures.
In Pittsburg on November 3, 1904, reports suggest Theodore Roosevelt’s nationwide 500000 lead will shrink to about 100000 in Pennsylvania, reflecting early returns and pundit expectations.
Heavy early voting reported in Chicago and across Illinois with party workers in the field before opening. Dispatches from cities statewide indicate a strong turnout and vigorous campaign activity.
Richmond Va November 3 Perfect weather and a heavy vote in Virginia. Bryan’s majority will be about 20000.
Early voting shown in Louisville Kentucky signals major turnout with Democrats confident of Bryans victory.
In Birmingham on November 3, electors show a plain party preference and little national campaign interest. Three proposed constitutional amendments are expected to drive a strong turnout, with about 120000 votes cast.
In Jackson Mississippi on November 3 rain soaks the city as voters prepare. Officials estimate turnout under fifty thousand with about forty five thousand ballots cast for Bryan amid the weather impact.
Voters flocked to Raleigh on November third with about 1500 ballots cast by noon. Democrats led by five hundred, and Wade County appeared securely Democratic as the day progressed.
Special to The Daily Item reports unusually heavy early voting across upstate New York in the first hours. Officials caution it is too soon to predict party victory as polls open and turnout surges.
About 35,000 majority for Bryan in Little Rock Arkansas and similar margins in St. Louis Missouri will push Bryan to around 40,000 votes.early election tallies indicate strong support for Bryan across these states.
Columbia South Carolina reports a high turnout for the election though interest appears muted. The Democratic majority is estimated around forty thousand votes.
The Tar Heel sank at its Clyde wharf moorings this morning between five and six after taking on water while discharging cargo. The steamer, bought by S. M. Ward & Co about 18 months ago, operated on Sampit river routes and carried passengers and freight to local ports. Damages to hull and upper quarters are estimated near $8,000 with total value $5,000 and partial insurance coverage.
Indianapolis reports heavy early voting with Republicans scratching Taft in Indiana. Democrats vote straight ticket as Watson versus Marshal dominates gubernatorial interest. Republicans claim a 40,000 state lead while Democrats assert a Bryan majority around 20,000. Labor union men also scratch Taft.
Syracuse date line reports Savannah New York suffered total destruction of the business section by fire this morning. Two large hotels were lost and the total damage is estimated at 100000 dollars.
The steamer City of Norfolk bound for Washington collided with a ferry boat three miles below the city on the Potomac river. One man was killed and several injured in the morning crash.
President Roosevelt's farm commission will begin its first tour November 6 with a hearing at the Agricultural College of Maryland College Park. The 10 day span covers states south of Washington and east of the Mississippi with subsequent addresses in Philadelphia and Washington final hearings in December.
A regional dialect piece by Bob Namkraps critiques sharecroppers and the farmers movement led by Tillman. It discusses the shift after Grange decline, political influence, and the fight against perceived elite corruption, framing the farmer class as rising to challenge power in South Carolina.
Twenty leading Protestant denominations within the Home Missions Council plan a publicity campaign across 17 major U.S. cities. In each city a two day meeting will be held with non denominational addresses by about twenty national figures including state governors college presidents judges bishops andmissionary leaders.
John S. Pyatt forbids all hunting shooting or trespassing on any lands on Kensington Island prohibiting entry by any person with no exceptions stated.
The Enterprise Woodyard and Junk business dissolved with G F Mallory purchasing L L Broughton's interest. The firm will operate as Watts & Mallory under the original terms and covenants. Dated oc28-nov4-11.
For sale a No. 10 bore double barrel breech loading shotgun in first class condition offered cheap. Apply at this office.
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