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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1908

Page

8

Governor Hughs Triumphs in New York Election

The Dispatch reports Taft elected president with about 298 electoral votes. Hughes leads New York by roughly 45,000, Indiana votes Taft, and Nebraska voting Bryan. Massachussetts, Danville and Baltimore show Taft leads. Cannon leads in Illinois. Connecticut and Maine show Republican gains. Oklahoma predicts Bryan ahead by 40,060 at 10 PM.

New York Eee Taft House of Representatives United States Senate Hughes Indiana Bryan Nebraska Ohio New York State Roosevelt Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla Thompson

Republican state committee plans campaign moves in Virginia

Norfolk Virginia November 3 at 10 p m a report notes that the Republican state committee is planning campaign moves in the state. The item highlights party organization actions and anticipated efforts ahead of upcoming elections with emphasis on local and statewide outreach.

Virginia Norfolk Republican State Committee

Taft Lead Narrow as Minnesota Governor Race Remains Unresolved

In Minnesota Taft leads by about 80,000 statewide, but the governorship is too close to call as party chairmen withhold final results. From Salt Lake City Senator Smoot predicts Taft carrying Utah by 2,500 and the full Republican slate. Nashville reports Bryan likely to win Tennessee by the usual Democratic margin.

Cedes Virginia Bryan Borough of Queens Taft Minnesota St Paul Salt Lake City Smoot

Arkansas Returns Confirm Democratic Sweep in 19XX

Arkansas results show Bryan winning by a reduced margin amid a heavy negro vote. All Democratic congressmen were elected across the state as returns came in from Little Rock on November 3.

Arkansas Little Rock Ark Bryan

Nebraska Outcome: Taft in Omaha Nearly Tight Race

The Omaha Bee reports Taft leading Nebraska by about 1200 votes with scattered returns suggesting a very close result and Bryan possible plurality. This early take notes a tight statewide contest amid evolving tallies.

Omaha Neb Omaha Bee Taft Nebraska Bryan

Meagre reports show Taft carries Idaho by 20000

Meagre reports from Boise indicate Taft has carried Idaho by about 20,000 votes and the Republican state ticket appears assured. The country counts and returns are incomplete with many counties yet to report.

Baltimore Taft State Boise Ida

Governors and Taft Wins Indicated in Early Returns

North Dakota reports Republicans concede Burk over Johnson for governor and a comfortable GOP majority for the rest of the ticket. In Pennsylvania Philadelphia dispatches show Taft with a large statewide majority and all congressmen elected. Dalzell re elected after a labor battle. Ford praised as a capable new prosecutor for Taylor County with hope for a successful term and county credit.

North Dakota Burk Johnson Pennsylvania Philadelphia Taft Dalzell

Ohio for Taft leads by large margin in early returns

Conservative estim ates at 5 am show Taft ahead in Ohio by upwards of 60000 votes. Harris for Governor appears doubtful but likely to win. The balance of the state ticket is seen as safe.

Taft West Virginia Sentinel Office Ohio Columbus Harris

Ohio County results show Taft ahead by 1500 votes

Wheeling and surrounding returns indicate Taft leading by about 1500 in Ohio County with Glasscock over 800. Congressman Hubbard also has a large majority. The county ticket is expected to be elected by a strong margin.

Ohio County Wheeling W. Va Taft Glasscock Hubbard

Bryan Returns Thanks Statement From Lincoln Nov 3

At 11 p m Mr Bryan sent aDown stairs the following statement It is very gratifying to receive thanks and good will from Lincoln Neb and surrounding communities for support during his campaign The message reflects appreciation for the public response and expresses hopes for unity and progress in the aftermath of the election

Bryan Lincoln Neb

Republicans Parade After Victory With Brass Band

At two thirty this morning Republicans paraded the streets led by a brass band and celebrated their win by shouting and burning red fire.

Sturgiss Re-elected by Goop Majority in District

Keyser reports early figures show Hon. George C. Sturgiss leading by about 2000 in the Second congressional district. Officials expect the final tally to rise beyond this estimate as votes are canvassed.

Sturgiss Keyser A. mi George C. Sturgiss Hubbard W. P. Hubbard Wheeling National House Representatives

Roosevelt and Taft Exchange Compliments

A telegram from President Roosevelt to Judge Taft elicited Taft's reply thanking the president for his message. The brief exchange occurred in Cincinnati, dated November 4 with a time stamp of 1:45 a.m. local time.

Rosevelt Taft Cincinnati Roosevelt

Hubbard Named One of State's Able Leaders in Congress

The article lauds Hubbard as an able state figure and major Congress member, praising his stature and influence. It notes Charles Powell’s effective work in East End for the Grand Old Party, highlighting Powell as a leading boilermaker who organized shop bays under Chairman Jefferyn. Page details and names appear in a historical political snippet.

Hubbard Congress Charles Powell Tiger Powell Jefferyn

Taft with 306 electoral votes and New York plurality

New York Herald reports Taft has 306 electoral votes, a 150000 plurality in New York, and Hughes trailing by about 45000. The page suggests Taft leads nationally with a narrow margin in New York.

Hubbard Re-Elected In First District Vote

In Lincoln Normal and a Republican stronghold the vote shows Hubbard re-elected with a 600 Lincoln margin overturning a 1600 Normal Republican lead. Gene W. Ford emphasizes support while Bryan’s margin is noted. The notice mentions Foley's Kidney Remedy and local endorsements.

Normal Lincoln Bryan

Great Fight of Chairman And Republican Committeemen

The article praises Repiblican Chairman Ona G Jefferys and committeemen A R Warden Geo W Smedley Job Springer Hugh L Marquiss and John W Bailey for their campaign work in Taylor county. It notes Jefferys dedication, Haslup as secretary, and visitors at headquarters. It mentions Taft as head of the Republican family and celebrates the party victory with enthusiasm.

Ona G. Jefferys Republican County Committee A. R. Warden Geo. W. Smedley Job Springer Hugh L. Marquiss John W. Bailey Repub- Nacn Taylor County Jefferys Ded Haslup Haslup Grafton Ster Haglup Jeff J ‘Erys William Howard Taft

Jubilant crowds celebrate city election night

A lively night filled with cheering supporters for winners and subdued moods for losers. Citizens wandered the streets in glow and gloom as celebrations spoke of victory and resolve to return to daily routines amid orderly crowds and lingering excitement.

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Sentinel Praises Campaign Efforts by County Republicans

Chairman Ona C. Jefferys of the Republican county committee thanks the Sentinel for its support of the ticket from Taft to Sherman. He praises the newspaper as a valuable assistant in the campaign and extends gratitude to the Sentinel and Taylor County Republicans for their efforts.

Ona C. Jefferys Republican County Committee The Sentinel Taft Sherman Uu the Sentinel Taylor County

Crowds Gather as Election Returns Reported in Two Venues

The Republican county committee defined the national election returns in Brinkman Hall while Democrats displayed results at Browning Hamilton store from City Collector Henry J. Pracht's office. A large crowd gathered at both locations with the hall crowded and streets blocked.

Republican County Committee Brinkman Hall Browning Hamilton Henry J. Pracht

Lost Votes At Polls Due To Registration Failures

Voters were turned away at the polls for failing to register before the election. About 66 people were counted as eligible but could not vote, with several turning up late at 6 07 p m. The report notes confusion over registration and turnout in the period.

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Hughs Joe Cannon Illinois People of America Republican Party Boston the Globe, Democratic Massachusetts Draper Uncle Joe Danville, Il Friends of Joseph G. Cannon Henry C. Bell Cannon Danville Connecticut Harford Conn Lilly William E. Glasscock Utah Tennessee Nashville Tenn Idaho Ford Taylor the Sentinel County Justices OF the Peace Jenkine Sandy Hannen New York Herald Gene W. Ford Gram Strioker & McFarlin Sweret Melody Flour Justice C. W. Monroe
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