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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1908
Page
4
A Lexington publication notes its endorsement of Cowherd for senator in 1910. The editors express relief as a political shift unfolds, celebrate local party wins in Kansas City and Jackson County, and remark on being dropped from the Cale County Democrat’s list while praising nearby neighbors.
The statement expresses confidence that Senator Stone will win reelection and continue in his current role. It frames the decision as a favorable development, likening the outcome to a beneficial addition. The tone is optimistic about ongoing leadership.
Kunsts defeated Missouri Tuesday as Hadley topped Cowherd. The remark hopes the feat is not repeated in football on Thanksgiving.
The Intelligencer counters talk of the Democratic party’s death and asserts the party will rebound in 1912. The statement acknowledging the party’s decline is challenged by the newspaper’s bold forecast.
Roosevelt said Taft will be a better president and campaigner, with The Intelligencer noting belief Taft will improve the next four years. Taft is described as a good and capable man, not a four flusher, amid Bryan’s defeat.
The piece asserts Republicans won in the county with Glover Branch and Chas Hoefer Jr. while lamenting the defeat of prominent Democrats Judge William Young and Bate C. Drummond. It praises Young as a strong longtime Democrat and Drummond as an ideal county treasurer whose loss is a party setback.
The Intelligencer declares Governor Folk harmed Democrats and aided Republicans in the senatorial contest. It notes an implied understanding with Hadley, critics Cowher, and asserts Folk’s influence left Missouri Democracy worse off, though the paper claims it does not mock Democrats.
The Deluge era ends with Missouri electing a Republican governor marking the first GOP victory since 1870. Taft’s national win reversed Democratic hopes as moneyed interests backed the Republicans, while Bryan’s charm failed to carry the day and local factions blamed fraud, temperance, and home rule debates for the shift.
The speaker calls Mr. Polk not a true Democrat, accusing him of sacrificing the party for personal ambition. They predict he will likely try wart Warner's Senate seat in May 1910, but doubt he will succeed, labeling him a has-been.
The Bryan faction should have mobilized for full turnout to aid the National Democratic ticket. The core reason the state turned Republican was that Republicans secured the most votes.
Mrs C L Wilson and son Lelie visit Kanwas City while Laura Geisler stays with relatives in Odessa. The Golden Link Society held a masquerade party at Miss Ada Currin's Main Street home with elocution, music, and a fortune telling side show. A late supper featured ham, salads, coffee, and pickles as guests unmasked and reflected on the night's events.
The latest tallies indicate the Republican candidate has secured 303 electoral votes, signaling a broad lead in the presidential contest. Further updates are awaited as remaining states finalize certification and potential legal actions unfold.
New York reports late returns place Taft near the presidency with an estimated 509 electoral votes. Bryan threatens 174 if Missouri and Maryland swing, while Indiana, West Virginia, Montana stay Republican. Roosevelt and McKinley totals cited for comparison. Congress and Senate expected to remain Republican in composition.
Grafton reports Taft may secure about 20,000 votes in West Virginia. Glasscocke appears to win governor by roughly 6,000. State ticket expected to favor Republicans by 10,000 to 15,000, with five districts returning Republican congressmen. Democrats show gains in the state legislature.
Reports from across Montana on Wednesday night show Taft leading by about 3000 votes. Charles N. Bray of Fort Benton is reelected to Congress by roughly 4000. The governorship remains undecided with Dolan, Republican, about 1600 behind Norris, Democrat.
Chicago Nov 5 With 372 districts reported and 19 to hear the likely makeup of the Sixty first Congress is Republicans 206 and Democrats 104. The tally reflects early returns and may shift as remaining districts report their results.
San Prandeco reports Taft likely to secure a plurality exceeding 60,000 votes with Republicans promising gains in congressional races. The article notes strong party momentum and anticipated statewide support ahead of election returns.
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