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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1916

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Wilson Wins Narrow Victory Across Nation

Reports from New York and major states indicate Democratic candidate Wilson edging Republicans with early tallies showing 288 votes and possibly rising to 305. West and South regions credited with decisive, conservative support while Idaho, Massachusetts, Kansas, West Virginia, and Washington show varying statewide counts in Wilson and Hughes contests. Official results remained in doubt early morning with a trend toward Wilson’s reelection.

Wilson New York North Dakota Minnesota Kansas California Gossing Wires West Virginia Oregon New Hampshire

Presidential Vote Totals Reported Across States

Returns as of this morning show Hughes leading in Delaware and Missouri precincts while Wilson leads in several districts including Kansas City and Washington. Minnesota, New York, Oregon, and other states show varied results with wide spreads between Hughes and Wilson.

Hughes Washington Delaware Wolcott Dupont United States Kansas Wilson New York Crook Oregon

Close Race in Third District Elects Progressive Candidate

Incomplete returns show a tight contest in the Third District with the progressive candidate leading as final tallies are awaited. Early results indicate strong support in urban centers, while rural areas trail by narrow margins. The outcome hinges on late ballots still outstanding.

Voter Sweep for Amendments and Candidates in New Orleans

Louisiana voters backed Wilson and Democratic electors by about 50 000 and re elected officials across New Orleans and the state including Martin Behrman mayor and John T Michael railroad commissioner The women’s amendment to allow service on educational and correctional boards was defeated in New Orleans while 17 constitutional amendments received large majorities A large turnout was noted in New Orleans with votes also casting for Shreveport bond measures and local offices as weather remained favorable and no disturbances occurred

New Oreans Louisiana New Orleans Wilson John T. Michael R. B. Dawkins Ruston Court of Appeals Second Circuit Martin Behrman Commission New Orleans No.5 Women Club Orleans Shreveport South

Campaign returns nudge Wilson and Hughes in sparse race

As votes trickle in from doubtful states the contest between Hughes and Wilson remains undecided at noon. Ohio and Kansas lean to Wilson while New Jersey and Maryland show Hughes gains. Illinois and Iowa back Hughes. California, Oregon, Minnesota, and other states are still unclear with several results pending official counts.

Associated Press Hughes Wilson House Senate Maryland Lewis France New York State Whitman Calder United Kansas Illinois Lowden Joe’’ Cannon New Jersey Nebraska Hitchcock United States Drys Iowa Harding Delaware North Dakota California Oregon Minnesota West Virginia Florida Knott Missouri New Mexico Washington

Minnesota Returns Show Wilson Lead With 58.7 Percent

Five hundred Minnesota precincts report results with Wilson at 58.763 percent and Hughes at 50.711 percent. The totals reflect early counts as elections data filters in from St. Paul.

St. Paul Minnesota Wilson Hughes

Wilson leads in San Francisco and California totals

With one third of ballots counted in San Francisco, Wilson is estimated to lead by about 12,000 there. Sacramento county returns show a 9,000 majority for Wilson. Wilson continues to gain in southern California.

San Francisco Wilson Sacramento County California

Kansas City Star Concedes Kansas to Wilson by 15000

The Kansas City Star supported Hughes and concedes Kansas to Wilson by about 15,000. In Indiana, Republican headquarters claimed Hughes carried the state by 25,000, but estimates put his plurality between 10,000 and 15,000.

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Wilson Leads Ohio by 86,000 in Partial Returns

Cincinnati reports 44 percent of precincts, showing Wilson at 454,224 to Hughes 386,052, indicating a lead of more than 86,000 if the trend holds.

Cincinnati Wilson Ohio Hughes

Pomerone Wins Ohio Senate Seat Over Herrick

New York reports late returns show Democrat Pomerone reelected U S Senator over Republican Myron Herrick, virtually ending prospects of a Republican Senate majority.

New York Ohio Pomerone United States Myron Herrick Senate

Delaware Returns Show Wilson Leading After Partial Votes

Wilmington reports twenty three districts still uncounted as returns come in with Wilson at 20 220 and Hughes at 1 055, indicating a strong lead for the former in the ongoing tally. The partial result emphasizes the margin by party and district as officials await full canvass.

Wilmington Delaware Wilson Hughes

Manchester Navy Race Result Unclear With Precincts Missing

The New Hampshire tally remains doubtful as twenty one precincts still report. Officials await full results from Manchester and nearby areas to determine final outcomes.

Manchester Navy New Hampshire

Wyoming Returns Put Wilson Ahead, Secretary Kennedy Says

Cheyenne November 8. Secretary Kennedy of the State Republican Committee concedes that Wilson has carried Wyoming. The statement caps the latest returns across the state showing strong support for the Democratic candidate.

Cheyenne Kennedy State Republican Committee Wilson Wyoming

Missouri precinct results give Wilson lead, Hughes narrows gap

In Missouri counted precincts, Wilson leads with 268,973 votes to Hughes 254,304 after 2004 of 3.45 percent. With four St. Louis precincts uncounted Hughes trails by 9,922, a margin not enough to overturn Wilson's statewide plurality.

St. Louis Missouri Wilson Hughes

Hughes and Wilson Lead Early in California and New Jersey

Partial counts from 315 Alameda precincts show Hughes 8212 and Wilson 23193. In New Jersey 462 districts missing with Wilson leading Hughes by about 184660 to 193856. In New York Republicans gain seats, Democrats shrink majority to five with 76 districts yet to report.

Alameda County California Hughes Wilson Trenton New Jersey New York

Democrats Lose Ground as Senate Remains In Doubt

Early returns show a split picture with Democrats likely to retain a reduced Senate majority while House control remains uncertain. Republicans claim gains in Indiana and Michigan, narrowing the Democratic edge in the House to eleven seats as race tallies continue.

Senate House New York Congress Neary

Intense Interest Aroused as Dr Truet Leaves Friday

Intense interest remained after election day as Dr Truett and Mr Wolslagel led a Baptist church protracted meeting. A large crowd attended morning and evening services with two new church additions. Wolslagel spoke to students, sang selections, and introduced a new chorus enjoyed by listeners.

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