Democrats Sweep Congress in Posture for Tariff Revision
The article reports a Democratic nationwide surge with Taft carrying Vermont by 924 votes and Wilson carried by New England states aside from Vermont. It notes Democrats will control both House and Senate, with a projected House majority of 119 and a Senate margin of at least four, enabling a Speaker and committee control for tariff revision starting March 4.
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Tainty
Vermont
Taft
Providence, R. I., Journal
Wilson
New Hampshire
New England
House
Senate
Congress
Felicitations as Wilson Wins National Election
Bryan telegrams Governor Wilson congratulating him on a great victory and predicted strong administration. Meager returns show Cannon defeated by O'Hair in Illinois. Roosevelt congratulates Wilson in good humor and notes the nation’s choice. Wilson sweeps Wisconsin with large margins while Taft trails. Marshall reports returns in Indiana with Democratic vice presidential ticket.
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Cannon
Danville
Ill
Frank T. O’hair
T.R
Wilson
Marshall
Indianapolis
Wilson Ahead in Nevada Early Returns Indicate Lead
Early returns from Reno indicate Wilson will carry Nevada by a safe majority with Roosevelt likely finishing second. The report notes Nevada voters support Wilson and place Roosevelt in the runner up position based on initial counts.
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Wilson
Nevada
Reno
Nev
Roosevelt
Oregon Vote Goes to Wilson in Far-Reaching Early Counts
Early returns from Oregon show Woodrow Wilson leading statewide with Taft and Roosevelt contesting second. Bourne suffers a decisive senator defeat as Lane and Selling chase first place. Roosevelt trails Taft in Multnomah with Wilson likely to win overall by about 8000 votes. Woman suffrage likely passes while single tax and graduated tax measures fail.
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Portland
Woodrow Wilson
Multnomah County
Oregon
Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Jonathan Bourne
Ben Selling
Harry Lane
Bourne
Selling
Lane
Roosevelt Wins Washington By Large Margin In State Race
Washington results show Theodore Roosevelt carrying the state by about 30 000 plurality with Progressive tally estimates ranging from 20 000 to 45 000. Governor race features Hodges versus Lister with tight contest and Hodge seen possibly defeated.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Wilson
Congress
J. A. Falconer
J. W. Bryan
Robert T. Hodge
Lister
Hodges
Hay
King County
Wilson Says Cause Won Triumph in Victory Address
Governor Wilson expressed thanks after reports of his election and urged Democrats and progressives of all alliances to unite. He said a great cause triumphed and called for full force and enthusiasm to fulfill the people's hope and establish their rights for judgment and peace.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Wilson
Democratic Party
Theodore Roosevelt
Princeton
N. J
McCombs
North Dakota Wins Hint Wilson Leads State Race
North Dakota returns show Wilson leading the state. Taft and Roosevelt run close but behind, with Hanna headed Republican for governor winning by a safe margin.
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Wilson
Grand Forks
N. D
Taft
Roosevelt
Hanna
Taft Carries First Town Reported Acushnet
Taft wins Acushnet the first town heard from with Roosevelt 50 Taft 104 Wilson 52. In 1908 Acushnet gave Bryan 12 Taft 118.
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Boston
Acushnet
United States
Roosevelt
Wilson
Bryan
New Jersey appears to back Wilson by wide margin in early returns
New Jersey ballots give Wilson a generous lead estimated between 35000 and 40000 over Roosevelt, with Taft in third place. The heavy turnout on a long ballot slowed results as ten of the next congress members are Democrats, two Republicans, and a Democratic pickup in the Senate appears likely to replace Frank O Riggs. In Vermont Taft wins by 924 with 23247 for Taft, 22373 for Roosevelt, and 15397 for Wilson.
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N. J
New Jersey
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Frank O. Riggs
United States
Vermont
White River Junction
South Dakota Uncertain in Roosevelts and Wilsons Race
Scattered precincts in South Dakota show Roosevelt and Wilson neck and neck. Maine support for Wilson and Marshall indicates six electoral votes for the Democratic ticket as returns come in from Portland.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
S. D
Roosevelt
Wilson
Maine
Portland
Marshall
Califor nia Vote Likely for Wilson As Returns Rise
San Francisco reports indications of a Democratic victory as 1520 of 4372 state precincts tabulated. Tallies show Wilson 0 355, Roosevelt 85 258, Taft 662, Debs 11 020, suggesting a Wilson plurality of about one and a half thousand if the trend continues.
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San Francisco
Wilson
Marshall
California
Roosevelt
Taft
Debs
Idaho in presidential lead for Wilson as returns trickle in
Partial returns show Woodrow Wilson leading in Idaho with about 40,000 votes to Roosevelts 30,000 and Taft 20,000. Republicans appear strong for senator Borah and a second GOP senator. Gubernatorial race favors Roosevelt Progressive G. H. Martin, while Hawley trails. Congress seats look secure for Burton I. French and Addison T. Smith. Chief Justice Stewart may be ousted by Republicans and Roosevelt Progressives.
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Idaho
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Roosevelt
Taft
Debs
Borah
W. B. Heyburn
G. H. Martin
Roosevllt
Ada
Haines
Martin
Hawley
North Idaho
Nez Perce County
Congress
Burton I. French
Addison T. Smith
George H. Stewart
Arthur M. Bowen
Wilson Leads Colorado By Hundred Twenty Thousand Votes
Reports from 101 precincts in Colorado including 27 in Denver estimate a total vote of 270000 with Wilson on 120000 Taft 78000 and Roosevelt 75000.
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Colorado
Wilson
Denver
Colo
Taft
Roosevelt
Funeral attendance noted for mayor’s child in Lind
Alex Bier and Mrs. H. A. Bier attended the funeral of a child of Mayor Fred Bier’s brother in Lind yesterday. Tuesday night’s K of P lodge dance drew large crowds and was praised as one of the most enjoyable events in months. The column also mentions a humorous exchange about a Southern witness and a judge.
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H. A. Bier
Bier
Fred Bier
Lind
P.lodge
Church Services And An Accident At Fourth And Washington
Baptist and Episcopal services listed with times and sermon titles. Also a runaway accident at Fourth and Washington left J H Boyer seriously bruised and his nephew C A Boyer with a broken shoulder after a dog spooked a rig.
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J. H. Boyer
C. A. Boyer
Fourth
Washington
Young Boyer
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