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Heppner Times

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Heppner, Oregon, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1904

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Roosevelt Wins Largest Plurality in Washington State

Washington and Seattle report Roosevelt ahead by about 70,000 votes statewide as county results show Roosevelt carrying King Pierce and Spokane with large margins. Parker trails with roughly 24,000 votes. Mead and Turner split minor totals, and estimates predict a final national landslide for Roosevelt.

Seattle Wash King County Roosevelt Mead Pierce Spokane Turner Washington Rosevelt Parker

Roosevelt's Big Plurality Likely In National Vote

Early returns show a rising Republican plurality with Roosevelt likely to surpass 1 800 000 nationally. Missouri and Maryland emerge as key battlegrounds with Folk narrowly winning Missouri governor and Smith elected to Congress in Maryland's First district.

New York Roosevelt McKinley Grant Missouri Maryland Joseph W. Folk Thomas A. Smith Congress

Prohibition Votes Trim Oregon Presidential Returns

Election returns from Oregon show rural Republicans near 43000 votes with incomplete totals. Last June's supreme court race drew about 93000 ballots. this tally is roughly 10 percent lower. Prohibition carried in several counties while others remained dry or mixed. Lane and Linn showed narrow dry wins and Junction City in Lane voted dry.

Portland Oregon Supreme Judge Benton Tillamook Coosa Cunny Clackamas Columbia Douglas Grant Lane Lincoln Linn Malheur Marion Morrow Multnomah Sherman Umatilla Union Wasco Washington Prohibition Halsey Shedd Tangent South Lebanon Brownsville Jackson Medford Jacksonville Gold Hill Gillamiga Prohibition County Washington County Garfield Viola Wheeler Malhett Clateap Lane County Junction City

Indiana Republicans claim 74,000 plurality in state

Indianapolis on November 10 reports Secretary Bime of the Republican state central committee said unofficial tallies from 80 of 92 counties show the national ticket leading in Indiana by about 74,000 votes.

Indianapolis Ind Bime theKepublican State Central Committee Indiana

Roosevelt Leads Massachusetts With 86 279 Plurality

Complete returns show Roosevelt 254 552 votes and Parker 168 273 in Massachusetts with a Roosevelt plurality of 86 279. For governor Douglas Democrat totals 264 511 and Bates Republican 198 601, Bates trailing by 55 710.

Boston Roosevelt Parker Douglas Bates Dong- Jae

Roosevelt Caries Delaware by About 2500 Votes

Wilmington November 9 Roosevelt wins Delaware by about 2500 with Republicans claiming 40 of 52 legislative seats on joint ballot.

Wilmington Del Roosevelt Delaware

Tennessee returns split for national ticket and governor

In Nashville Tennessee returns indicate a Democratic national ticket majority of 16000 votes and perhaps 6000 votes for Frazier as Democratic candidate for governor amid a contested state result.

Nashville Tenn Frazier

Vermont Returns Show Roosevelt Ahead by 50,610 Votes

White River Junction Vermont reports complete returns Roosevelt 40 091 Parker 9 851 Roosevelt's plusality 50 610 indicating a large Roosevelt victory with Parker far behind in the statewide tally and the margin noted as 50 610.

White River Junction Vermont Roosevelt Parker

Topeka Returns Claim Hoch Governor Victory Margin

Topeka reports at 12 30 a m chairman Brubbs of the Republican state committee claimed Hoch elected as governor by a plurality of 50000. Roosevelt's plurality is expected near 100000.

Topeka Kan Brubbs Hoch Roosevelt

Idaho Returns Show Slow Election Count in State

Boise reports slow returns with 54,009 presidential and 53,181 gubernatorial votes tallied. Roosevelt leads Parker 35,782 to 15,317 and Gooding 34,744 to Heidel 18,437. Election day turnout lags registration by about 12,000, while Democrats win four literary seats including a senator from Custer and a representative from Lemhi.

Boise Idaho Sach Roosevelt Parker Gooding Heidel Heitfeld Leiterature Custer Flmorre Lembi

Close Maryland returns hint tight election for 1st district electors

Baltimore reports show a razor thin plurality for district one with about 100 votes separating parties. Republicans appear to elect seven electors to Democrats one, with final outcome pending county canvasses and Baltimore city counts. Congressional balance remains three Democrats and three Republicans.

Baltimore Cauntcatey Tilghman Washington Baltimore City Maryland House of Representatives

California Returns Show Roosevelt Near 115000 Lead

Unofficial counts across California indicate Roosevelt will hold a statewide plurality near 115000. Official numbers are awaited to confirm exact totals, while the legislature is slated to include 103 Republicans and 17 Democrats and Labor Unionists, determining the U.S. Senate seat election.

San Francisco California Roosevelt United States

Roosevelt Expanded Lead Across Utah Counties

Election returns from Tuesday across all Utah counties show Roosevelt's margin widening toward a probable 27,000 vote majority. Parker carried only one county, with Salt Lake County reporting about 1,000 votes cast and Roosevelt at 20,100 to Parker's 8,100.

Salt Lake City Roosevelt Parker Salt Lake County

Louisiana Votes for Parker Likely Margin of 36000

In New Orleans Louisiana the Democratic party carried the state for Parker by a probable 36000 vote majority. The result signals a strong statewide win with Parker gaining broad support in the city and across parishes.

Louisiana New Oleans Navy Parker

Democratic ticket wins in Montgomery with equal majorities

In Montgomery Alabama on election day the Democratic ticket carried every race by equal margins. The results show the party won all contested positions with identical support across races. Voters delivered uniform majorities, confirming broad backing for the Democratic slate.

Montgomery Ala

Florida Democrats Sweep Florida Congress Seats

Florida results point to continued Democratic majorities. The party appears to have elected all congressional candidates across the state, including in Jacksonville, with usual strong majorities evident.

Florida Jacksonville Fla Congress

Republicans Concede Democratic Lead in Louisville

In Louisville Kentucky on an unspecified date the Republican party concedes that the Democrat holds a near total lead as results are tallied across Kentucky. The scene reflects a broad Democratic advantage statewide during the period referenced.

Roosevelt Carrying Nebraska in Midnight Returns

At midnight Roosevelt appears to win Nebraska with a 36 000 to 40 000 plurality. Republicans have elected congressmen in the First, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth districts. The Second and Third districts remain in doubt.

Omaha Roosevelt Nebraska Republ'ic Msa

Nevada returns: Roosevelt leads with narrow margin

In Reno on November 10 there remain about 70 precincts to report. Roosevelt's plurality is estimated between 2,500 and 3,000. Yerington reelects Rep. over Van Doser by about 100. Nixon wins Senate race and will likely control the legislature by about three votes.

Reno Roosevelt Yerington van Doser Denn Nixon

Roosevelt Fairbanks Electors Leading in Returns

Columbus Nov 10 Nearly complete returns show Roosevelt and Fairbanks electors with about 250000 plurality. Only 18 of 115 counties reported in Ohio and Parker carried in a single county. One Democratic congressman elected out of 21. State Chairman Harvey Garber trails in Fourth district with 1600 plurality in a district usually 6000 Democratic.

Columbus Roosevelt Fairbanks Parker Harvey Garber

Fairley Concedes Peabody Slashes Denver Victory Margin

Denver on November 10 reports Republican state chairman D B Fairley abandoned his claim of Peabody’s re election as governor. Peabody’s Denver city and county margin stood at 5070 with the state lead about 6600 as Adams gains dominated.

Denver D. B. Fairley Chaiman J. H. Peabody Adams Peabody

Roosevelt Plurality In Pennsylvania Reaches Record Level

Unofficial AP figures from Pennsylvania counties excluding Allegheny show Roosevelt with a 494,952 plurality, estimated to be the largest-ever for a president in the state and possibly the nation.

Philadelphia Associated Press Allegheny Pittsburg Roosevelt Pennsylvania

West Virginia Returns Show Roosevelt Lead and Gubernatorial Battle

From Pakersburg date November 10 the official returns are not yet in but Roosevelt leads West Virginia by about 25 000 to 30 000 with the Republican state committee claiming Governor elect W G Dawson by roughly 9 000 and the Democratic state committee conceding by about 5 000.

Pakersburg W. Va West Virginia Roosevelt Republican State Committee W. G. Dawson Democratic State Committee

Missouri returns show Roosevelt leads with 15765 margin

In Missouri with 96 of 114 counties reported Roosevelt holds a 15765 plurality. Seven counties remain, six of which voted for Bryan in 1900. All but the governor on the Republican ticket are elected by large pluralities, from 350 to 15000.

St. Louis Roosevelt Missouri Bryan

Minnesota returns show Johnson governor by 18000 margin

Incomplete returns from all counties indicate Johnson Democrat won the Minnesota governorship by about 18000 votes. Early counts also project the state house with 107 Republicans and 12 Democrats.

St. Paul Minnesota Johnson House of Representatives

Rhode Island Returns Roosevelt Senate Leads, Gov to GOP

Complete Rhode Island returns show Roosevelt with 40,808 votes and Parker 2,024, giving Roosevelt a 15,074 plurality. Utter, a Republican, is projected to win the governor's race by under 5,000. The state legislature remains overwhelmingly Republican.

Providence Rhode Island Roosevelt Parker Utter

Roosevelt Carry Wins in Wyoming Governorship Race

In Cheyenne on election night Roosevelt carried Wyoming by about 7,500 votes. Brooks, the Republican, defeated Osborne, the Democrat, by roughly 4,000 votes for governor.

Cheyenne Wyo Roosevelt Wyoming Brooks Osborne

New Jersey Carries GOP With Record Margin

Newark New Jersey voters backed the Republican ticket by a larger margin than any previous election. The state gave Roosevelt about 60 000 votes more than expected signaling strong GOP momentum.

Newark N. J New Jersey Roosevelt

Richmond In Democratic Count Across State This November

Richmond reports the state has moved toward the annual count of Democratic alignment as early voting and party organization efforts intensify, with campaigns highlighting local issues and turnout efforts across urban and rural areas.

Jackson Mrs Nov Demo cratic Lead in Mississippi

The Democratic plurality in Mississippi is unusually large, estimated at about 60,000. All Democratic congressmen are elected.

Jackson Mississippi

Michigan landslide victory for Roosevelt Fairbanks ticket

Detroit witnessed an overwhelming landslide as Roosevelt and Fairbanks carried Michigan by an estimated 100,000 to 150,000 votes. Frederick Warner elected governor and the Republican state ticket won.

Detroit Michigan Roosevelt Fairbanks Frederick Warner

Electors to Vote for President in Savannah State Rally

Savannah Georgia reports that the state will appoint all 18 Democratic electors to the college for the upcoming presidential selection. The listing confirms the party slate and the final electoral commitment remains with the electors chosen.

Savannah

Parker Seen With Large Victory In County Race

Charlotte report notes Republicans concede Parker a good majority as counts proceed slowly with trends favoring his position.

Charlotte Parker

New Hampshire Tilt Favoring Republicans Across State

New Hampshire voters favored the Republican slate in statewide races with a strong showing that consolidates party leads across key offices and reflects shifting regional preferences. Supporters hailed the results as a mandate for GOP policy priorities and governance direction.

Parker Leads South Carolina With Large Plurality

Columbia C Nov Parker has carried South Carolina by not lew than 40 000 plurality The Democratic state ticket has been elected without opposition.

Columbia Parker South Carolina

Illinois Vote Tilt Narrowly Favors Republicans

Returns show the Republican national ticket carrying Illinois by about 160000 votes. Democrats contest the figures but concede Roosevelt will secure a substantial plurality, near 100000 or more.

Chicago Illinois Roosevelt

Montana Republicans lead in latest election returns

From Butte Montana on November 10 the early returns show the house likely to be 97 Republicans 31 Democrats and 4 doubtful seats while the senate appears to be 15 Republicans 10 Democrats and 1 doubtful. A Republican majority would return ex-senator Thomas H Carter to the United States Senate.

Butte Mont House Senate Thomas H. Carter United States

Parker Wins Narrower Arkansas Victory Margin

In Little Rock Arkansas a statewide count shows Parker winning by a slightly larger margin than in the previous general election, signaling a modest shift in support across the state despite mounting Republican strength.

Little Rock Ark Nev Parker

Texas Vote Totals Reflect Parker Victory Margin

In Austin on November 9 nearly complete returns indicate total ballots around 375000 with Parker drawing about 250000 votes, Roosevelt 60000, and the rest scattered, outlining the likely outcome of the election in Texas.

New York State Returns Favor Roosevelt And Higgins

Early statewide returns show Roosevelt with 174000, Higgins for governor at 80000. Legislature expected 102 Republicans in the 150 member body and 36 Republicans in the 50 member Senate. Parker won Greater New York by 35000 with one district missing. Brooklyn swung to Roosevelt by 1080, Herrick led Greater New York by 80626, plus Brooklyn by 5404.

New York Roosevelt Higgins Parker Greater Brooklyn Herrick

Iowa returns show Roosevelt lead in presidential race

Des Moines reports complete unofficial county returns. Roosevelt 931570, Parker 106689, Debs 78342, Swallow 7285, Watson 1701. Board will canvass these figures in December.

Roosevelt leads with 60k votes in South Dakota nod

Sioux Falls November report shows Chairman Martin of the Democratic state central committee conceding Roosevelt polled 60 000 votes Parker 30 000 and Wateron 15 000 in South Dakota race notes

Sioux Falls M. D Martin Democratic State Central Committee Roosevelt Parker Wateon

Roosevelt Wins North Dakota Victory By a Wide Margin

North Dakota results show Roosevelt carried the state by about 20 000 to 26 000 votes, an increase of over sixty percent from McKinley’s gains. The state ticket is elected by roughly 4 000 votes fewer than the national outcome.

Grand Forks N. D Roosevelt North Dakota McKinley

Maine Vote Shows Republican Majors Continue

Portland Maine November 9 with a slightly decreased turnout Maine preserves its Republican majorities. Democrats showed less interest with many not voting.

Portland Maine

Connecticut Returns Put Roope Ahead In State Totals

Complete returns from the state show Roope totaling 111,336 votes and Parker 72,167. For governor Roberta leads as Republican with 104,703 votes while Roberson, Democrat, has 74,187. The figures reflect early statewide tallies from New Haven and surrounding areas.

New Haven Conn Roope Volt Parker Govenor Roberta Rep Robertson Dom

Wisconsin Vote Likely Roosevelts Carried by 60000

Milwaukee Nov 9 Roosevelt is generally conceded to have carried Wisconsin by about 60000 votes. Both Republican and Democratic state chairmen claim the state for La Follette and Peck respectively.

Milwaukee Roosevelt Wisconsin la Follette Peck

Russia Provokes Regicide Rumors in Belgrade Paper

Narodi List claims proofs that regicides and conspirators spread among the people a plot to topple the Austrophile Obrenovich dynasty. It alleges a Russian official held confidential talks with key actors and notes regicides have received the Star of Kassgeorge and may gain honors from the Omar of Ruswin. The editor dares the Serbian government to sue him, vowing to prove his statements in court.

Belgrade Narodi List Roseia Obrenovich Dynasty Star of Kassgeorge Omar Ruswin

Germany Shows Good Feeling At Arbitration Talks

Berlin dispatch notes the North German Gazette praising Germany for arithmetic opening negotiations with America. The paper asserts past differences are set aside and present conditions show cordial amity between the nations with no infringement on each other’s progress, a governmentally inspired statement.

Berlin Germany America

Germany's Little War in Southwest Africa Reports Losses

Berlin reports official figures showing Germany spent about 20 million dollars on the Southwest African war. The Herrero uprising nears its end, but fighting with the Witboi remains bitter. Berlin expects further rebellious movements and plans to send additional troops.

Berlin Foeign Germany

Move to repeal Eddy corporation law in Baker City mining area

Mining men in Baker City push a petition to repeal the Eddy corporation law or, failing that, to cut fees on mining corporations. They argue the annual tax of 126 to 200 dollars burdens those who must incorporate to develop claims and wait years before production. A large regional effort is anticipated to secure reform or repeal.

Baker City

Pagle Point Survey Plans Long Railroad Route

Medford surveyor J A McCall from Ashland leads a party to Hutte Creek Falla to finalize a 15 mile railway survey to Eagle Point. Preliminary work done, permanent survey next, grading to start after completion, construction slated for about April 1. two feasible routes exist to the Southern Pacific line, with Medford near the valley’s commercial center as a potential terminal.

Medford J. A. McCall Ashland Hutte Creek Falla Hutte Falla Milling Company Eagle Point Southern Pacific Railroad Kage Point Central Point Hogue River Valley Jackson County

Lane County Exhibits to Receive $100 Display Grant

Lane County Court appropriates $100 to prepare a public exhibit showing county products and resources. Eugene Commercial Club members advocated for a proper display to attract attention, joining the ongoing mining exhibit from the Mohr River region to boost Lane County’s showcase to the public.

Eugene Lane County Products Ae Eugene Commercial Club Mue River Lang County

Suit Over Valuable Tailings In Oregon County

La Grande County Judge Eakin heard a motion to dissolve an injunction from Parker County to Union County on behalf of Virtue Mines Development Company against Barnent Dale Owen of Chicago. Owen bought all tailings on the old Virtue mine site. Some tailings were produced by an old mill before concentrates were saved. The tailings proved far more valuable than expected, and the company sought to stop the buyers from taking them.

la Grande Eakin Paker County Union County Virtue Minea Development Company Barnent Dale Owen Chicago Owen Virtue

Wasco Commences Display at Lewin and Clark Exposition

Wasco county plans a 400 dollar display by collecting products for the Lewin and Clark exposition. Commissioner Hibbard secured 200 boxes of Hood River apples to be stored cold until next summer. Fifty boxes come from Seare Porter orchard. The Dalles orchards will contribute 50 boxes. Grains and gran seed will be secured from the eastern county.

Hood River Wasco County Hibbard Seare & Porter Dalles

Clackamas County Plans Exhibit at Local Fair

Clackamas county court appropriates 1000 dollars to gather and install an exhibit of county products at the Lowla and Clark fair. Cooperation with the fair committee aims to create a display second to none.

Oregon City Clackamas County

Aids in Hop Display Exhibit at Lewin and Clark fair

Salem or Walter L. Toore who oversees the hop display in the Marlon county exhibit at Lewin and Clark fair has appointed W. T. Benn Julius Wolf T. J. Ottenheimer and T. A. Livesley to assist in the department's work.

Salem Walter L. Toore Marlon County Lewin and Clark Fair W. TI. Benn Julius Wolf T. J. Ottenheimer T. A. Livesley

Seeding Under Way At Weston As Wheat Appears

Seeding has proceeded for two weeks in all sections. Wheat is just beginning to show above ground. Drier conditions persist yet work advances toward completion.

Wonton

Deposition details swamp land fraud case in Oregon

Ex-surveyor General W. H. Dyars testifies before Frank Lovell in the Oregon State case against War her Valley Stock Company over allegedly fraudulent swamp land patents. Dyars recalls surveying the township in August 1870, finding land wet and swampy, unable to run a full survey, and noting the area appeared a permanent marsh with heavy tall growth.

Masked men shoot 200 sheep near Prineville

A band of mounted masked men attacked a flock 28 miles east of Prineville on October 16, killing about 200 sheep and scattering the rest. The herder Cowles of Hay crook was among the injured, and neighbors later gathered the stragglers. The incident follows broader grazing land conflicts in Crook County with substantial losses to stock, hay, and fencing.

Prineville Cowles Haycrook Crook County Cowlea

Plenty of Wood for Salem Bids For State Institutions

Salem reports ample supply of fuel wood for next year as bids pour in for all state institutions. Boards will continue receiving offers for a week. already more offers on hand than last year. State uses 8000 cords of wood annually in Salem.

Salem Batem acMeem

Oregon Sweet Cider Preservation Discovered

In the bacteriological department of Oregon Agricultural College bottles of Corvalila Prine juice retain flavor and sweetness after over three years. The same taste as the original sample bottled when pressed from the apples by Professor Pornot. The study, using low temperature pasteurization, suggests a profitable Oregon industry in preserving sweet cider.

Corvalila Oregon Agricultural College Pornot Oregon

Fir Log Prices Go Up In Lower Columbia Region

Demand for yellow fir in the Lower Columbia river district improved over the past days. Prices rose from 6 to 6.50 per thousand to 7 and 7.60. Several loggers informed millmen that no more lumber will be cut at the old figures. The advance reflects stronger demand for higher grade lumber and a drop in demand for lower grades.

Antonia Columbia River

Prices for Cattle Rise in Baker County Markets

There is a clear improvement in cattle prices over the past month with several sales in the last ten days to M. McDonald of Walla Walla and to Portland and Seattle packers. With the recent bargains, feed appears sufficient to sustain the remaining herds through an ordinary winter.

Baker City M. McDonald Walla Wallaa Portland Seattle

Prize Ram Wins Lincoln Breed at Mt Louis Show

J. W. Hawley of Inyo farm McCoy has just received a fine Lincoln ram. The ram, bought at Mt Louis, swept the prize over all competitors, earning Hawley the top honor in the prize ram competition.

Monmouth Dy Express J. WH. Hawley Inyo McCoy Lincoln Mt. Louis

Receipts of Land Office at Salem for October

The receipts of the state land office for October totaled 26928.64 dollars, slightly below the average monthly intake. The report notes the figure reflects typical seasonal variation and indicates steady activity in land transactions.

Salem State Land Office

Wheat Market Report from Pacific Northwest Blends

Market brief notes bid and ask prices in the Portland to Walla Walla region. Fe¢ bluestem quoted at 85c, valley at 86, Aze Tacoma bluestem listed at 80440, club 56 Mo Collar Club at 73c.

Portland Walla Walla Valley Tacoma

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