Wilson Wins Presidency As Roosevelt Trails In Several States
Early returns show Woodrow Wilson leading in New York and nationwide with Democrats sweeping the House and Senate. Roosevelt leads in Iowa Michigan Kansas and Illinois early but Wilson holds decisive advantages in New Jersey Massachusetts Maryland Kentucky and several Southern states with Taft carrying Vermont and Utah.
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Early returns hint at Roosevelt lead in Illinois and broad Democratic tilt
The report outlines projected electoral trends with Roosevelt favored in Illinois and a competitive Pennsylvania. It notes early returns showing Wilson Marshall solid in the South and several Northeast and Western states leaning Democratic, while New Hampshire and Utah show shifts. The piece summarizes state-by-state reads including California, Colorado, Connecticut, and others.
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Wilson Carries Birthplace Stainton and Oyster Bay Support
In Stainton Virginia Woodrow Wilson won 682 votes to Taft 287 and Roosevelt 65 in his birthplace. Oyster Bay, his current home, gave Taft a large majority with Roosevelt 510, Wilson 218, Taft 67. Roosevelt's district showed 291 for Roosevelt, 86 for Wilson, 25 for Taft. In Lincoln Nebraska Bryan district Wilson polled 77 to Roosevelt 47.
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Roosevelt Wins Michigan and Socialists Poll Strong
Detroit reports 145 of 2116 precincts counted with Taft 12 847 Roosevelt 20 880 Wilson 16 66, Detroit incomplete counts yet to come. Roosevelt conceded the Socialist second in Florida as Jacksonville returns indicate the Democratic ticket elected by about 220 000. Socialists appear to have polled more than Republicans or Roosevelt Progressives.
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Queer Bets Made in Election Feats Stir Brooklyn Bronx and More
A parade of peculiar forfeits follows the election news. A Bronx resident agreed to wear his cats to work for a month if Roosevelt’s win. Others must kiss ten horses, buy Broadway lamp posts, invite a mother in law to stay, swim at Comey Island, or give gum drops, with several more odd oaths across Brooklyn and Staten Island.
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Roosevelt Second in Maryland and Wilson Wins Arkansas
Returns show Woodrow Wilson carrying Maryland by a large margin with Roosevelt in second place. In Ohio Nicholas Longworth is re-elected to Congress. Wilson wins Arkansas by about 60,000 votes from Little Rock to confirm a national election wave.
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Wilson Gains Beavers State in Oregon and Idaho
Early Oregon returns show Wilson leading with Taft and Roosevelt close for second place. Bourne appears likely third for U S senator with Selling and Lane competitive. woman suffrage favored in several counties. In Washington Roosevelt leading. Idaho projects Wilson as state winner with strong Republican legislature signaling Borah re election.
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Close Contest in Baker County Election
T R and Wilson run close with Baker county voters split between Roosevelt as slight favorite and Lane and Clark contending for senator. Returns trickle in from distant precincts and city tallies are unclear until late. Voters cast a large turnout amid strong interest.
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Wete and Drys Break Even in Washington Vote
The dry and wet forces in Washington state faced a close result. Licensed saloons won some battles but overall the drive to maintain prohibition held steady. Kennewick voted to stay dry while Vancouver chose to remain wet after a spirited contest.
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