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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
The Taft victory spurred broad business activity with copper and iron markets rising, large steel and electrical contracts in sight, and railcar orders growing. Builders and utilities expect no wage cuts and an immediate upturn as election uncertainties fade. Local workers report improved demand and more job opportunities after election day.
Cincinnati business houses report a broad surge in orders following Taft's election. Merchants plan to hire more workers to meet rising demand as firms across industries expect sustained growth and expansion of payrolls. The Cincinnati Southern Railroad also increases staff at Ludlow shops in Kentucky with further hires anticipated.
Detroit and Michigan business conditions improve as Taft wins. Burroughs Adding Machine Company announces full-time work for all departments beginning tomorrow after a period of forty eight hours weekly. Other firms expect heavy orders this winter and report work already started on summer orders pending Republican success.
The J. & P. Coates Company thread mills in Pawtucket Rhode Island, employing about 2,500 workers, will resume a full-time schedule on Saturday after an announcement posted at the mills.
Reports from Baltimore and St Louis on November 5 indicate Taft leading in Maryland electors with at least six certain, despite ballot design affecting illiterate voters. Missouri shows Taft narrowly ahead in the electoral count while Bryan trails. Governors races in Hadley and other states hint at Republican gains with Senate outcomes unsettled.
Indiana shows Democrats with an eight vote majority on joint ballot guaranteeing a Democratic U S Senator to replace James A Hemenway. Taft leads in Indiana by about 9000 and Marshall wins governor by about 15000. In Colorado Bryan leads by 5577 with Shaffroth ahead for governor by 9382. Democrats win three Congress seats and control both state chambers. Charles J Hughes Jr to succeed Teller in the Senate.
Taft’s plurality is about 3000 in Helena. Governor race narrows with Norris ahead of Donlin by about 1800 votes. Republican chairman Lansrum claims Donlin is elected. Legislature appears close with no senator likely this year.
Governor Hughes plans to answer all telegrams and letters of congratulations personally. He may delegate part of the workload if the pile grows too heavy, but today he believes he can handle it as planned. Messages include wishes to vote for him or future presidents. The governor shows renewed energy after campaign fatigue.
Gov. Hughes of New York will attend the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America in Philadelphia in early December. He will join 366 delegates from 28 Protestant churches and deliver an address on Civic Righteousness in one of the Academy of Music mass meetings.
Washington dispatch says before the next National election Republicans hope to break the solid South. President and Taft believe it possible as Capers reports South Carolina party organization grows stronger due to strong support for Republican candidates.
The London Times reports the Lancashire cotton lockout is near ending with mills likely to reopen Monday. The seven week dispute has cost employers and workers about 35 million planned losses, but stock buildup and improving trade glimmers suggest better prospects.
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 5 1900 William Jennings Bryan reacts to a decisive defeat. He states the returns are incomplete and calls for public oversight of elections and reforms including trusts labor legislation tariff reduction banking deposits and railroad regulation. He praises the National Committee and Mack and expresses commitment to public service and Nebraska politics.
Cincinnati telegrams report President elect Taft and Mr Bryan exchanging congratulatory messages. Taft in Cincinnati and Bryan in Lincoln acknowledge each other’s goodwill and best wishes for Taft’s upcoming administration.
Frederick Otto a Republican and German born candidate won the Jersey City Assembly seat over Democrat Jesse J. Feinberg who led the Democratic vote. Otto campaigned on a liberal Sunday platform and announced his stance during his canvass.
Tammany leader Charities Murphy denies any vote swapping amid Bryan Hughes splits. President Parsons of the Republican County Committee defends loyal support for Governor Hughes and Taft amid district variances. Murphy hints at future Tammany strategy as party faces city elections.
TRENTON New Jersey November 5 Following the election the local plant of the American Bridge Company received orders to day to double the force of men here and to work night and day The orders show that this condition will certainly last three years The new work is for the building of apartment houses in New York held up until the election of Taft was assured
The National Republican League of Clubs announced at the Astor Hotel that its work continues through the four year interim before the next presidential election. President John Hays Hammond heads the league, which claims about 4 000 clubs and 1 500 000 members. A permanent headquarters will be established in New York City or Chicago.
Cabinet talk centers on Elihu Root leaving as Secretary of State after Roosevelt era. Ambassador Reid is named as a possible successor with Fairbanks eyeing London. Roosevelt favors Root’s Senate election, while reformGov Hilleges faces unlikely bid for Platt’s seat amid Albany reform drives.
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