Election returns show Wilson leading in west while east wobbles
Early returns from Nov 8 indicate a drift toward President Wilson with the west swinging and Hughes' eastern gains eroding. Reports from Wyoming Kansas California Minnesota Indiana New York and Maryland show mixed results while overall electoral votes and state tallies remain unsettled amid ongoing vote tabulations.
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McCormick Claims Victory After Official Canvass
In New York on November 11 at 11 o clock, Chairman Sicmick Pacathey announced President Wilson’s election with 283 electoral votes. He said the official canvass of pivotal states supports a sweeping victory. McCormick claimed Kansas and Ohio.
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President Wilson Appears to Carry Washington Vote
Returns from precincts show a slight lead for Wilson in Washington with a close overall vote. Early results list the Oregon tally and national implications as observers await final counts.
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Wilson predicted to carry Ohio by large margin
Cincinnati reports current totals show President Wilson with 454,223 votes to Hughes 386,032 across 4,436 of 5,570 precincts. If the trend holds, Ohio will tilt strongly toward Wilson by more than 80,000 votes.
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Senate control shifts as Democrats gain in western states
Late returns from New York and Nevada indicate re election trends for Sevra tor Pomerene and Pittman while Herrick’s Republican bid weakens. Democrats lead with 52 seats to 2 for Republicans, with Arizona and New Mexico unsettled, signaling a solid Democratic majority in the new Senate.
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Hughes Gains In New Jersey Vote Count
Early returns from 315 of 777 districts cut Hughes margin from 22 654 to 9 196 in New Jersey. The President trailed with 186 600 to Hughes 193 850 as 462 districts remained unreported.
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Republican HQ Claims Hughes Victory In West
Chicaro reports that after party leaders in doubtful western states released returns, Republican headquarters managers claimed Hughes had won.
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Steamer being shelled sends wireless for aid
The American-Havana liner Columbian, a 3579 ton steamship, is under attack by a submarine and is sending wireless calls for help. A second item notes that investigations by Agriculture Department scientists have determined a method to recover meal from wastes at fish canneries for feeding cattle and poultry.
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Guilford County Democrats Poll Large Vote But Lose Two Offices to Republicans
Returns from Guilford County show Republicans leading for treasurer and register of deeds in early tallies from 33 precincts. Republican Worth ahead of Democrat McKinney for treasurer, while Wilson leads Rankin for register of deeds. Democrats win several county offices and sheriff, coroner, and surveyor amid a mixed statewide result with a Democratic edge in North Carolina’s delegation.
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Passengers Saved as Arabia Sinks After Torpedo Hit
London reports the Peninsular and Oriental steamship Arabia was torpedoed without warning and sent to the bottom. The admiralty announced all 437 passengers were saved, including 188 women and children.
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Election Returns Delayed Due to No Certified Winner
The Enterprise reports no president elected yet and no definite result. Both sides claim victory while bulletins from The Associated Press will be received at frequent intervals this afternoon and night.
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Bond Issue Vote Planned for December 20 in High Point Township
Voters in High Point township will decide on a 26200 bond to extend the Carolina and Virginia Railway from Denton to Mt. Gilead. The board set December 20 as the election date. Officials and supporters tout growth benefits and a new competitive line to Greensboro or Winston-Salem. some oppose limited service. Weather notes predict fair conditions with warmer western winds.
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