President Wilson elected on face of the returns
New York reports Wilson re elected president with a shaky electoral edge. Republicans demand recounts in close states like California New Hampshire New Mexico and North Dakota while disputes over Minnesota and New Mexico ballots loom. Prohibition gains noted as women vote with men and western independence widens the electoral map.
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Recount Talks Fade as Republicans Move On
At the Republican national committee headquarters leaders discuss recounts in California North Dakota New Mexico and New Hampshire but cooler heads judge no gains from challenging President Wilson and likely abandon efforts. Figures including Willcox Parsons Hitchcock Wickersham Marshall Perkins attend the conference. Hughes avoids rushing fraud claims while open defeat not admitted.
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National Committee
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Nebraskans Give Democrats Sweep In State Offices
Western Newspaper Union reports a Democratic landslide in Nebraska with Woodrow Wilson’s win and party candidates topping every statewide ticket. Democrats secure the governor’s race and a Democratic U S senator plus three congressmen. Only two railroad commissioners remain Republican after the final returns.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Thomas
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Shumway
Beckman
Keith Neville
Sutton
Hitchcock Wins Senatorial Race Amid Telegraphed Congratulations
A flurry of congratulatory letters reached Senator Hitchcock after his 1916 victory. From opponent John L Kennedy came a courteous note of defeat and praise. Hitchcock replied thanking Kennedy for his kind letter and reaffirming friendship as the campaign concluded. Chief Justice Andrew M Morrissey is noted as elected to a new term, with governor Morehead originally appointing him to fill an unexpired term.
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Langhorst Receives McCormick Telegram on Wilson Victory
A telegram from Vance McCormick congratulates L F Langhorst Nebraska Democratic chairman as district judges elected on the non partisan ticket are listed. George E Day Lee S Estelle Alexander C Troup Charles Leslie Willis G Sears etc. Elaboration notes Wilson winning votes in western states and mentions the woman vote as pivotal.
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Charles Leslie
Willis G. Sears
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Arthur C. Wakeley
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William H. Westover
Ralph W. Hobart
L. W. Pemberton
Grateful Nation Salutes Campaign Service
A closing note of appreciation credits dedicated volunteers for democracy and true Americanism in a campaign. The message praises unselfish devotion and sacrifices by campaign workers, with gratitude expressed in the name of Vance C. McCormick.
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Dry margin tops 25 000 votes in Nebraska counties
Returns compiled by Lancaster county dry federation show 68 of 93 counties excluding Lancaster and Douglas supporting the dry amendment by 25 832 votes. Douglas voted against, Lincoln reported substantial margin for amendment while Lancaster not included in total. Nebraska Democrats appear to have elected Governor Keith Neville and listed state officers and regents.
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Nebraska
Lancaster
Douglas
Lancaster County
Keith Neville
Edgar Howard
William H. Smith
George E. Hall
Willis E. Reed
Victor E. Wilson
Board of Regents
P. L. Hall
H. D. Landis
Republicans and Democrats Each Elect 215 Representatives
New York report notes returns missing from a single congressional district leaving both parties at 215 elected representatives nationwide. The outcome marks a near equal split in the House as partial results emerge.
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New York
United States
Present Members to Congress Re-elected
The article lists the sitting members who have been re elected to Congress. They retain their seats as follows: First C. F. Reavis Republican. Second Charles O. Lobeck Democrat. Third Dan V. Stephens Democrat. Fourth Charles H. Sloan Republican. Fifth Ashton G. Shallenberger Democrat. Sixth Moses P. Kinkaid Republican.
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C. F. Reavis
Charles O. Lobeck
Dan V. Stephens
Charles H. Sloan
Ashton G. Shallenberger
Moses P. Kinkaid
Death of Silas R Barton Leaves Nebraska Delegation Split
Silas R Barton a Republican candidate in the Fifth district died from pneumonia caused by over-exertion and exposure during the campaign. He died on the morning of the election as Senator Hitchcock was elected leaving Nebraska's delegation in Washington evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans.
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Hitchcock
Nebraska
Washington
Dry amendment carries in eighty counties by plurality
The dry amendment passed in seventy eight counties by a margin of 20 266 votes with 125 041 in favor and 104 775 opposed.
Omaha Contests Prohibition Amendment Loopholes Sought
In Omaha efforts to challenge the prohibitory amendment focus on words like forever arguing the phrase may render the law illegal. Report says representatives of interests consulted leading Omaha lawyers to seek loopholes in the amendment.
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Omaha
London Watches Close US Election Uncertainty
London crowds gather in clubs and hotels as morning papers claim Hughes victory, then doubt spreads after tickets and evening editions show a tight race. The American embassy, officials, and journalists feverishly seek updates on the American presidential contest.
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London
Elondon
United States
Charles E. Hughes
Nebraska Dry Forces Hold Ground in Legislature
H F Carson of the anti saloon league released figures from returns showing the Nebraska house likely to have at least fifty seven dry supporters and the senate leaning toward dry legislation with a working majority. Democrats may gain control in both chambers but dry sentiment remains strong.
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House
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Oo H. F. Carson
Nebraska Anti-Saloon League
State Legislature Lineup Returns Given for Senate and House
Semi official returns list Nebraska’s next legislature with many Democrats in the Senate and House. Names and districts include Neal Auburn Mattes Gates Gennett Tanner Moriarty Howell Streblow Wilson Waas Kohl Hlanse McAllister Henry Albert Doty Oberlies Sawyer McMullen Lanners Spirk Sandall Buhrman Hager Samuelson Hammond Chappell Beal Robertson Douthett Meeker Bushee Adams Crawford and many Nebraskans in Omaha Lincoln and other cities. House members feature Kieshieck Good Parkinson Dafoe Leidigh Murtey Todd Sass Bulla Craddock Goodall Hopkins Jelen Keegan Lovely Nielsen Richmond Schneider Shannon Miller Nesbit McAllister Fleetwood Radke Riefenrath Lindberg Manzer Mears Koch Behrens Auten Flughes Segleke Regan Sindelar Lemar Lambert Peterson Mosely Flansberg Gutton Foster Waite Dalbey Burrows Flughes Osterman Ainlay Fries Os Trumble Taylor Greenawalt Hettmeister Tracewell Bates and others.
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Auburn
John Mattes
Nebraska City
J. M. Gates
Ft. Crook
John Gennett
Omaha
John Tanner
Omtaha
John Moriarty
Orranha
Ee. Howell
Robert Streblow
Willace Wilson
Irank Waas
Emerson
Phil Kohl
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Victory of dry forces overwhelms prohibition effort
The dry federation reports overwhelming victory with broad support, and W. T. Thompson, the chairman, notes unexpected strength shown nearly everywhere, indicating waning interest in the prohibition amendment.
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German Attack Frustrated on Russian Front Near Liptra Dolnain
Russian war department reports repeated German offensives east of Liptra Dolnain and west of Silaventin aimed at seizing commanding heights. All assaults were checked by strong Russian artillery and rifle fire, and the battle continues.
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Nebraska State Irrigation Association Convention Set in Bridgeport
The seventh annual Nebraska State Irrigation association convention will be in Bridgeport December 6 7 and 8 at the Miller Opera House as headquarters. Every irrigation canal will have at least one representative if invitations are accepted. The executive committee outlined the program and plans on October 5. This legislative year many amendments to irrigation laws will be proposed.
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Republican Elected to Legislature in Florida First
Tampa reports a historic victory as Dr. H. C. Hood wins the Florida state legislative seat, defeating Democrat Cecil R. Phillips. Hood leads the Palm Beach County Republican executive committee and marks the first Republican representation in the chamber.
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Copper Hits High Mark in New York Markets
Copper for delivery this month and December sold in the financial district at a record price of 32.25 cents per pound, signaling a sharp rise in metals trading.
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Prohibition Victories Expand Dry States
Washington report notes Michigan Nebraska Montana and South Dakota joined nationwide ban in statewide votes on November 18 and urges Congress this winter to pass the federal amendment resolution to make the District of Columbia dry and deny alcohol sales nationwide.
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