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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1912
Page
3
The article notes near certainty of victory for the parties as campaigning ends. A large vote is anticipated, with indications of fair weather and high enthusiasm expected to mobilize every voter. Frederick County is assessed, with sample ballots printed and ready.
The day following is declared a legal holiday in Maryland and nationwide. Banks exchanges offices are closed and commercial paper will mature Wednesday. Post office window service runs 7 to 9 p m with two collections and one delivery. Liquor stores close. hunting is prohibited. Opera House Marvel and Empire show films. Y M C A stays open. Returns displayed. News office open day and night with full results. Weather forecasters predict fair, mild conditions east of the Rockies with warmer readings in the east and south Tuesday.
The text notes the campaign ending nationwide with Frederick County experiencing a recent surge in activity due to ballot printing errors. It mentions tighter party lines and a historically quiet period amplified by the three ballot printings and resulting campaigning push.
Instructions explain marking a single cross in the box for President and Vice President to vote for eight electors. A cross next to party electors counts only for those named. Voters may need multiple marks to complete party tickets and must also mark for the road bond issue of 75,000. Republicans and Democrats must mark for President, Congressman Sixth District, and Associate Judge.
Voters forecast a record turnout amid party forecasts for the county’s race. Leading claims center on Judge and Congressman contests with Willard and Wagaman favored by many, while Roosevelt and Taft vote expectations divide the field. Democrats rush another ballot print run and instruct districts to destroy early versions as campaigns mobilize across Frederick County.
Republican Arthur D. Willard projects a large Frederick county majority and gains in Montgomery, with Democratic Glenn Worthington also optimistic about Montgomery and Frederick. D. J. Lewis forecasts statewide margins for Wilson and majorities in several counties, while Charles Wagaman expects strong support in Garrett Allegany Washington and Frederick. State leaders Hanna and Dennis discuss three way race dynamics and Taft’s lead amid Republican splits.
Progressive sources forecast Roosevelt winning Maryland with a large lead, drawing 15 to 20 percent of Democrats and much of the Republican rank and file. Taft is seen shrinking to Utah only, while Wilson’s strength collapses to around 100,000, with Frederick County tipping 200 to 800 margins for Roosevelt and Johnson.
Republicans seized early printing of ballots with orders given to The News on Saturday morning. By 11 o clock ballots flowed from presses and about 12000 were dispatched to districts. 2000 more were printed the next morning as Democrats faced a rapid ballot distribution effort.
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A brief New York Sun item questions whether Boeckxer Ile believes he understands women and suggests a speaker claims to grasp a ball game, presenting a playful note on gender and sport discussions.
A voter appeal declares Taft is hopeless and Roosevelt has the best chance to defeat Wilson. It urges voting against Patt and Free Trade, backing Roosevelt and Honest Protection for home industries, with warnings about 50 cent wheat and Coxey's Army and a note of publication authority.
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