Wilson in Record Wins Electoral College Battle
The 1912 presidential returns crown Woodrow Wilson with 39 states and 415 electoral votes, Roosevelt taking six states, Taft one or twelve electoral votes. New York leans Democratic as Sulzer leads for governor with about 150,000 votes, while Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan show varied progress. Congressional and statewide contests reveal Democratic gains and sluggish Michigan counts.
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Detroit
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Winson
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Macdonald
H.xligf Young
Indiana Votes Show Mixed Returns on Suffrage and Taft Loss
Across Indiana and the nation, estimates and early returns show a mixed result for the proposed state constitutional amendments and the presidential contest. Indiana trends favor women’s suffrage and a charter revision plan, while Taft faces defeat as Roosevelt gains strength in several states. Democratic gains appear substantial in the nation’s House and in the New York state vote.
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South Dakota
New York
Senate
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New Jersey
Delaware
Hoota
Socialist Party
Eugene V. Deba
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Wilson Declares No Fear for Honest Business Men After Victory
Princeton dispatch reports President elect Woodrow Wilson saying the election brings hope for unity of progressive forces and freedom of enterprise. He promises a government free of corporate influence and assures business leaders there is nothing to fear. Roosevelt returns to Oyster Bay and Taft in Washington resumes duties after election.
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Democrats Claim 17 Governorships After Election Night
The tally shows 17 Democratic governors elected last Tuesday with Republicans winning in Kansas Minnesota New Hampshire Rhode Island and South Dakota while a Progressive wins in Washington State. Several states including Florida Indiana Michigan and Texas elect Democrats to lead their offices.
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Idaho
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Iowa
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Montana
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Nebraska
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New Hampshire
Franklin Worcester
Willim Gulzer
North Carolina
Locke Craig
North Dakota
F. C. Hellstrom
Ohio
James M. Cox
Aram J. Pothler
South Carolina
Cole L. Blease
Frank Byrne
Tennesson
Renton McMillin
Texas
Oscar D. Colquitt
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Revert T. Hodge
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Bryan Praises Wilson Victory at Lincoln Rally
William J. Bryan voiced happiness over Gov Wilton's election at Wilson State Progressive league headquarters in Lincoln Nebraska. He cited personal responsibility and faith in Mr Wilson, praising him as a people’s president and noting broad support across Nebraska Lincoln and local precincts.
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THREE DIE AS SHIP SINKS IN MEXICO TORMADO
Reports from Acapulco state the steamer Carabel sank after a tornado drove nine iron lighters ashore. Three lives were lost and telegrams from San Diego confirm the disaster and deaths.
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House Democrats Ahead in New Congress With 62 Districts Unreported
The table shows the current standing in the Sixty third congress. Democrats total 267 seats, 49 over the 218 needed for a majority, with 37 more than in the previous Sixty second congress.
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Congress
New York
House of Representatives
Rules of Equity Revised in Federal Courts
Washington November 6 revolutionary changes in equity procedure are issued by the Supreme Court to cut costs and delays. Chief Justice White announced the revised rules after a long sub committee effort with Justices Lurton and Vane deventer and input from bar associations and the Department of Justice.
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United States
Supreme Court of the United States
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Bueneeme Court
Mozitha
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Vane Devanter
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England
Republic
Will End Outlaws' Case Arraignments Begin in Wytheville
The last trials from the Hillsville courthouse tragedy move forward as Sidney Allen and Wesley Edwards are arraigned before Judge Steples in Roanoke. Edwards to be tried first, then Allen. The Allen gang is linked to six deaths during the 1912 shooting.
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Hillsville
Allen
Sidney Allen
Wesley Edwards
Steples
Roanoke
Des Moines
Edwards
In These Days of Divorces A Child’s Innocent Exchange
A Savannah Morning News item recounts a Sunday street encounter with a beautiful child on a front step. Ted Robinson notes the boy’s big blue eyes and golden curls while the child playfully answers questions about his age and guardianship, revealing a lighthearted glimpse into family fractures.
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Savannah Morning News
Fable About Borrowers and a Rope Lesson in Prudence
A neighbor asks to borrow a rope to tie up water five cubic feet. The lender Declines saying the rope is needed for his own use. The tale ends with a remark about cleverness and a so called permit to do strange things, illustrating prudence in lending.
Situations Vacant in a Rich Bachelor’s Tale
The rich bachelor describes his need for a capable woman to tidy his tangled affairs and make life worth living again. He asks if there is any good able bodied woman he could hire to clean the house, while the woman he speaks to shows interest and anticipation.
Proud and Glad After Quitting Coffee Leads to Health
Ohio woman describes long history of coffee related stomach and heart trouble. After switching to Postum she reports immediate relief, better sleep, and noticeable weight gain, prompting family to note her improvement and spread recommendations. The notice credits Postum Co and promotes their booklet The Road to Wellville.
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