Presidential contest narrows as Minnesota trims Wilson lead
Early returns show Minnesota rural districts eroding Wilson's edge over Hughes while national tallies hover near 266 versus 265 electoral votes. Democratic hopes hinge on Minnesota and California as the nation awaits final results with Senate control still in play.
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Late returns split as Wilson Hughes race drags on
The nation waits for results in a tight presidential contest with Wilson and Hughes neck and neck in key states. Officials report shifting majorities in the House and Senate as California and Minnesota reportedly favor Hughes, while Democrats gain seats elsewhere.
Elevator falls kill three at Florsheim plant
Chicago reports a passenger elevator at the Florsheim Shoe company plant plummeted four floors, resulting in three deaths and twelve injuries. Weather forecast notes fair skies tonight and Thursday with warmer conditions in most regions.
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South Dakota Votes Dry and Pro-Suffrage Headlines
South Dakota backed Hughes for president by about 12,000, Norbeck for governor by over 25,000, and statewide prohibition by around 25,000, with woman suffrage trailing by roughly 10,000. Deadwood voted dry with 371 yes to 342 no. suffrage won 401 to 298 as Wilson carried the city. Early AP summaries show Hughes leading in several counties and districts amid mixed results statewide.
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Prohibition Success Reported In Five States
The Anti-Saloon League notes state wide prohibition victories in Michigan Montana South Dakota Utah and Nebraska with Michigan at 80000, South Dakota over 20000 and Nebraska carried. Missouri voting shows 31546 for 30897 against while Kansas City Missouri goes dry. Arkansas voted down a proposal.
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Columbian and Arabia Torpedoed. All Passengers Safe
The Columbian freighter under American registry reports shelling by a submarine while afloat off London. All 637 aboard including 169 women and children were saved. The Arabia of the Peninsular & Oriental line was torpedoed and sunk with no warning, per the admiralty.
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Fowler Is Only Democrat to Win in Davison County
Charles Fowler won re election as county treasurer by seven votes over Republican Henry I. Anderson, with 1,509 to 1,502. Sheriff Emery Owens led Republicans with 1,848 to 1,064 for George H. Strong. Other results show Norbeck over Rinehart for governor and Dillon over Anderson in Congress race, plus statewide ballots tentative on Prohibition and suffrage amendments.
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Michigan Adopts Statewide Prohibition By Large Margin
Reported figures indicate Michigan has enacted statewide prohibition with around 15 000 supporters or proxies for the measure. The move reflects a broad public push amid ongoing alcohol policy debates across the state.
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Election bet sparks crow eating in Roseville town
In Roseville a Democrat Ernest Musk and Republican Charles Coningham wagered on the outcome of an election. The loser will eat crow on main street tonight. An ad in the local paper invites citizens to watch the feast. Businessmen have supplied champagne for the event.
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