Massachusetts and New York Senate Returns Shape National Races
Boston returns give Democrats control of the state senate with 18,992 for the coalition. statewide shifts boost Republicans led by Governor McCall to a large plurality. Lodge re-elected in Massachusetts with about 40,000. New York totals inch Democrats toward a five-seat overall house edge. The piece lists races and winners across many states with party splits and notable pluralities.
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Massachusetts
Hughes
Boston
Samuel W. McCall
Lodge
New York
Senate
House
Formae
Republicans
Independent
Oregon Goes for Hughes and GOP Sweep
Oregon voters elected Hughes to Congress with 104,142 votes while Wilson and other Republicans were reelected to state and county posts. A new prohibition bill to make the state bone dry appears to have passed.
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Congress
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Hughes
Wilson
Cor
State of
Los
Beeckman Victory in Rhode Island Gubernatorial Race
Beeckman wins Rhode Island election by a narrow plurality over rival Livingston Beckman and Madison Monroe. The campaign sees strong incumbent support and broad statewide attention as the governor secures a decisive political mandate.
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Livingston Beeckman
Rhode Island
Democrats sweep North Carolina and Montana returns noted
North Carolina voters gave President Wilson a about 50 000 lead and Democrats won all state offices while defeating Republican James J Britt in the Tenth district The Montana results show Wilgen leading by 2000 to 25 000 with Henry L Myers elected US senator John M Evans re elected and Saul Stewart defeating Frank J Edwards as governor by 5 000 to 7 000 majority
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N. C
North Carolina
Wilson
James J. Britt
Lis
Helena
Mont
Montana
Wilgen
United States
Henry L. Myers
Jno. M. Evans
Harry B Mitchell
Jeaneto
Cone
Saul Stewart
Frank J. Edwards
Nebraska and North Dakota results show Wilson leading Hughes
Early returns from Nebraska place Prudent Wilson ahead of Hughes by about 9 votes with one third of precincts reporting while Democratic leaders claim Wilson leads by as much as 30 000 statewide. In North Dakota Wilson leads with 50 206 to 48 067 as Grand Forks Herald concedes Wilson carries the state. Idaho shows Wilson plurality near 10 000 with more than 60 000 votes counted while totals may top 110 000 to 115 000.
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Omaha
Prudent Wilson
Hughes
Tate
Wilson
Wiser
North Dakota
Forso D
Sand Wilson
Grand Forks
Idaho
Bowedaho Wilson
Maho
Indiana Senate Race Reports Tight Early Lead for Hughes
Early returns from Indiana show Charles Evans Hughes leading President Wilson as belated official tallies come in. With 237 of 3 148 precincts reported, Hughes holds a margin of 4487 votes, 313 992 to Wilson’s 313 992.
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Sidienan
Charles Evans
Hugh E
Wilson
Marce
Hughes
Wilses
Iis
Florida Goes Democratic in 1916 Governor Race
Florida backed Wilson by a large plurality in the general election, while the governor contest between Knott and Catts stayed close though the Democrat remained safely ahead throughout the vote count.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Pla
Wilson
Knott
Catts
Prohibition
Delaware vote tally shows Hughes leads with plurality
Wilmington Delaware reports the completed vote count with Hughes holding a 806 plurality. Wolcott a Democrat defeats Dupont a Blanc for United States senate by 2953 votes.
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Wilmington, del
Delaware
Hughes
Wolcott
Dupont
United States Senate
Wisconsin Returns Point to Hughes Carrying State
Late returns indicate Hughes leads Wisconsin with a solid Republican delegation expected to represent the state in Congress.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Hughes
Wisconsin
Con
County Teachers Rally For Club Work And Field Day
Lafayette county teachers meet with leaders praising school club work in all schools from large to small. They plan field day exhibits in April and at the October county fair. A One Quart Law resolution endorsing whiskey restriction is adopted by seventy teachers.
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Teachan
Samuels
Burgess School
Mothers Club
Donaldson
Good Ladies
Carmen Callaway
Membesa
Supt
McLarty
M. M. Bedesbengh
J. A. Donaldson
E. S. Semmales
C. A. McLasty
Henderson
Fortner
Lafayette County
Tyre Couple Weds in Oxford After License
Mr W E Stewart and Miss Lelon Riles of Tyre married Sunday afternoon in Oxford after securing a license. The couple, praised by the Eagle and friends, begin married life with well wishes from the community. Also note Porter Hardware Company's ad offering a $15 Toy Range for girls in today’s paper.
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W. E. Stewart
Lelon Riles
Tyre
Oxford
Rev
E. 8. Lewis
Porter Hardware Company
Liniment Promises Quick Relief From Painful Aches
In a rainy day report a liniment is advertised to ease rheumatism and neuralgia by penetrating sore joints and soothing muscles. The ad claims fast relief for aches and throbbing pains without harsh side effects.
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