Election Bets Roar Through Frederick as Wilson Favored
Frederick residents wagered heavily on the presidential race with many bets settled in public, including large sums and freak stunts. Pro Wilson bettors faced a ripple of payoffs while Hughes backers endured a brief sense of victory. Contests and dares dominated, with wheelbarrow rides and humorous dares along Market Street. A bank hired J Ward Kerrigan as assistant cashier amid local notices.
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Frederick City
Wilson
California
Justice Hughes
Hughes
Fikures
Frederick Peeue
Frederick
Friderick
Minor Simpson
Watson Downes
Baltimore
James Cramer
Court House Park
Frank Urner
Hammond Urner
Market Street
Seventh Street
Calvin Dayhoff
George ¥. Lewis
Quynn
North Market Street
Wilson and Hughes
Clifford Smith
Burkittsville
Morton E. Younking
Rohrbach
Frederick County
W. Ro Minnick
Maryland Voter History Highlights from Early Elections
A review of Maryland's electoral votes through the years shows shifting divisions among candidates since 1758. The state frequently split its electors, with notable episodes in 1804 1908 and 1824, shaping later reforms such as the Twelfth Amendment and the evolution of the electoral process.
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Maryland
Taft
Hegan
Asth
Wheron
Roosevelt
George Washington
Wirsinka
Robert Wangon Harrison
Alx
John Adwins
John Adama
Thomas Pinckney
Thomas Jefferson
Aaron Burr
John Henry
Tsou del Adams
Pinckney
Aaron Torr
Jeferson
Murr
House of Representatives
Senate
Ona
Thomas Jefferaon
George Clinton
C. C. Pinckney
Rufus King
Isox
James Maison
George Cantannine
James Madison
Eldridge Y.osix
de Whi Clinton
Jared Ingersoll
Know Nothings
Know Nothing
Fillmore
Dennison
John C. Breckeniige
Jo- Kn Lane
Abraham Shicoln
Andrew Johnson
A. Hendricks
I. Gratz Brown
Horace Greetey
Ish Famuet
Tas Winfkedd
Hancork
Willan Theagtish
Grover Cleveland
Thomas A. Tendrielks
G. ‘Taman
Adtai Stevenson
Wikliam McKinley
Gar Hobart
Wilan McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Aten W. Parker
Weary BE. Daisis
Theodore Héegevelt
Charles W
Charles CL
John Q. Adams
Jackson
Adams
Adamns
Polk
Taylor
Marian
Lincoln
Garfield
Eland
Harrk
Wilson
TRSS
Cleveland
Rhine
Rivia
Ind
Hithten
Thom Re
Hughes Leads in New Hampshire Electoral Vote Count
Partial returns show Hughes leading Wilson in New Hampshire by a margin tied to 1720-May split totals. Official statewide figures incomplete with twenty five precincts unreported, and uncertified returns place Wilson ahead in early tallies before finalized results. Governor Bean announced no further unofficial updates while awaiting certified totals.
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Hughes
N. It
Wilson
New Hampshire
Vwushes
Hushes
Ted
Bean
Phils
Secretary of State
Withery
New Mexico Parties Claim Victory In Presidential Race
Santa Fe reports both parties claim New Mexico for their candidate. Seligman of the Democratic committee says confidence Wilson won, while Hughes appears favored in the GOP tally. Idaho backs Wilson with a large lead, and Governor race in doubt as Alexander leads Davis by a slim margin.
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Santa Fe
N.M. Nowle
Tour Hondred
New Mexico
Cive Hughes
Seligman
Democratic Central Committee
Wilson
Hughe
Idaho
Boise
Charles FE
Thighes
Waha
Rave Wilson
Hashes
Moses Alesander
Davis Republican
Food transport costs cut by new road improvements
A late 19th century report notes transport cost reductions on shipments, with theWashinotion region cited. Projections indicate farm products saved up to twenty-five cents per ton-mile due to freight-rate calculations and improved routes, suggesting lower costs for rural produce as infrastructure expands.
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Coor
Ballot Count Crazes Two Utica Inspectors
Utica dispatch reports two election inspectors collapsing from exhaustion after protracted ballot counting. One attacked ballots in a wild scene, destroying a large portion while both men reportedly deteriorated over nearly a full day of labor.
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Utica
Utier
Gro
Uttea
Child Falls From Bridge Into Conestoga River
Nov 10 Lancaster blotter reports Blanche Potts five year old daughter of Sherman Potts of Lancaster fell from Old Factory bridge into the Conestoga River forty feet below. She struck water headfirst and was dragged from the river with severe injuries, witnesses recall the accident.
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Dodges Auto
Frilsin River
Lancaster
Blanche T He
Shermat Potts
Lancater
Conestoga River
Familiar burden of a bad back and kidney illness
Frederick testimony from Madison street in Frederick says three years ago kidney and back pain were agony and nightly trips to pass urine were painful. After using Deans Kidney Pills he found relief and now recommends them to others with weak kidneys. Price 39 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Prop, Buffalo, N Y. Advertisement.
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Frederick
Charles Brucher
Madison Street
Dean
Dean's Kidney Mills
News Bulletin Office Rushed by Election Returns
Crowds gathered outside the Frederick News Bulletin as returns poured in over two restless days. Reporters relayed conflicting results for Wilson and Hughes, with California’s victory securing Wilson’s four year term. Women watched intently while editors pressed to provide accurate, concise updates amid chaotic, error-prone dispatches and evolving county counts.
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Frederick City
Woodrow Wigan
Republicana
Hugh P
Democrat
Nfoning
Wilson
Hughes
Alughes
California
New Hampshire
Mace
New York
Titinals
Vennasthania
Tir
Wise
Firat
Bulgars Yielding Burn Villages as They Retire Says Romania
Bulga rian forces retreat along the Dobrudja front burning Romanian villages as they withdraw. Russian troops press in Dobrudja driving back Mackensen's detachments and advancing toward Hirsova on the Danube, near Cernavoda.
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Romania
Bucharest
Dobruda
Mackensen
London
Dobrudja
Marshal von Mackensen
Petrograd
Hirsova
Danube
Cernavoda
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as Calomel Substitute
An advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild but effective substitute for calomel in treating liver and bowel issues. It claims rapid results without harming teeth or gums, noting relief from headaches fatigue and foggy thinking. Available in 10 or 25 cent boxes from all druggists.
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Calomel
Dr. Edwards
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