Veritable Landslide for Wilson and Marshall in 1912 election
The Associated Press reports a Democratic landslide with Wilson and Marshall sweeping states and expanding majorities. Taft carried few small states. Roosevelt shows strength in some regions, while Vermont, Iowa, Minnesota and Wyoming remain uncertain. The House tilts Democratic with 255 seats. Senate gains possible. County and state results continue to trickle in.
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Wilson announces pro business unity after election
Princeton N J November 6 President elect Wilson says the result should unite thoughtful progressive forces to protect free enterprise and curb private influence. He stresses government will support honest business and laws against anti competitive practices. He adds he has not considered an extra session of Congress.
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Amendments One and Ten Defeated in Louisiana
New Orleans reports indicate Tax Amendment defeated across parishes except Orleans where city vote exceeds ten thousand in favor. Amendment No. 10 likely defeated in city and country, suffragette amendment probably beaten, Confederate Veterans amendment approved. Amendment No. 13 for Calcasieu district judges likely carries big city majority. overall results unsettled.
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Ward Three and Ten Vote Totals Reported in Early Count
In ward three a total of 448 votes were cast with 245 counted at 2 PM showing Wilson 202 Taft 7 Roosevelt 14 Debs 22 and amendments 1 and 10 voting For 65 Against 143 and For 57 Against 127. In ward ten 399 total votes with 195 counted at 2 PM showing Wilson 177 Taft 1 Roosevelt 7 Debs 10 and amendments For 58 Against 119.
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Wilson Wins Ohio by About 100000 Plurality
Cincinnati dispatch reports Wilson carried Ohio by roughly 100000 plurality. Democrats captured all major state offices and most congressmen, with control of both legislative chambers.
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Indiana Vote Count Names Ralston Governor
Indianapolis November 6 Wilson leads Indiana with about 100000 plurality Roosevelt second Samuel Ralston Democrat wins the governorship and the General Assembly is Democratic in this early result report.
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North Dakota Vote Lead Estimated at 12000
Grand Forks reports that with a few precincts unreported the plurality for Wilson in North Dakota is about 12 000.
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Minnesota Returns Show Wilson Leading. Roosevelt Second
St Paul reports incomplete returns with Wilson in first place in Minnesota and Roosevelt in second, as vote tallies trickle in from early results.
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Idaho Vote Result: Taft Wins Idaho by About 8000
Taft carried Idaho by about 8000 votes as Boise reports. The legislature is safely Republican, signaling strong Republican control in both state and legislative branches.
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Foss Re-elected Governor of Massachusetts by 50,000 vote lead
Boston reports the statewide results with Foss winning the governorship as a Democrat by about 50,000 votes. Wilson tallies 170,995 and Taft 152,255, Roosevelt 140,152. Foss secured victory in the final tally.
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Early returns show Wilson leading Taft in Concord races
Concord voters report 30 districts unreported with Wilson ahead of Taft by about 2000 votes this morning. The update notes a tight gubernatorial style race as results come in from New Hampshire precincts.
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Kansas approves equal suffrage amendment by large margin
Topeka reports that the constitutional amendment granting women equal suffrage in Kansas was carried by a majority estimate around 50,000 according to returns this afternoon.
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Roosevelt leads Washington by twenty thousand in tally
Seattle reports Roosevelt's plurality over Wilson in Washington estimated at 20 000 while Ernest Lister appears elected governor as the Democrat candidate.
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Oklahoma City Returns Indicate Wilson Wins by 15000
Incomplete returns from Oklahoma City show Wilson leading by about 15,000 votes, confirming a substantial statewide majority as results come in.
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Providence Returns Show Wilson 30 299
In Providence Rhode Island the complete returns indicate Wilson with a tally of 30 299. The report notes the election results and confirms the counted vote total for Wilson.
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Colorado Democrats Win Big In 1930 Election States
In Colorado the Democratic column leads with the state leaning Democratic as Taft carries 27,755 to Roosevelt 16,488. Wilson’s plurality is about 40,000. Two Democratic U.S. senators and four congressmen appear elected. Prohibition is defeated.
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Wilson May Yet Capture Illinois
Chicago reports show early returns favored Roosevelt in Illinois but by morning the margin narrowed to eight thousand in half the state still to count. Wilson gains in down state districts as surprise defeat of former Speaker Cannon by O H Air and strong socialist vote shift emerge. Dunne appears set to win governor by about sixty thousand.
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Taft and Roosevelt concede big victory
In Oyster Bay Roosevelt praises Wilson’s win and says the Progressive cause must triumph for the nation. Taft in Cincinnati concedes Wilson’s election and notes tariff policy change may follow, warning about third party votes and Debs in the nationalist context.
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Wilson and Marshall Exchange Greetings in West Monroe Mass Meeting
Citizens of West Monroe Louisiana are urged to attend a mass meeting at City Hall tonight to address the division between the Mayor and the City Council. The notice calls for orderly discussion and demands citizens express their wishes at 7 p.m. in the public affairs.
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West Monkhor City Hall Fractious Board Split Over Plans
The mayor and board of alders in West Monkhor appear deeply divided amid dispute over key local issues. The rift threatens progress on downtown redevelopment and public services. Residents watch for a possible late session compromise and clear leadership.
West Monroe Council Fails to Act as Bills Remain Unpaid
The West Monroe mayor and board confront deep rifts after a failed meeting marked by bickering and partisan vetoes. Bills stay unpaid, taxes unrecovered, and water rents overdue as six aldermen split, with calls for resignations or a fresh council to resolve the crisis.
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Montana Returns Mark Democratic Wins In Helena
New returns from Helena Montana show Wilson leading and the Democratic candidates for senator congressman at large and governor poised for victory indicating strong party support statewide.
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