Presidential Election Progress Across Nation in Early Balloting
Across Oregon cities a quiet day with good weather boosts turnout as Rockefeller votes early in New York. Roosevelt travels to Oyster Bay to cast his ballot while crowds show support. In Des Moines voters report heavy turnout amid clear skies. Seattle sees long queues as Republicans and Democrats vie for Bryan electors and a strong turnout across King County.
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Washington
Seattle
Wash
King County
Bryan Victory Message Sent to Democrats in Campaign Visit
Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 3. The election day message from Bryan to the Democrats declared confidence that New York, Indiana, Nebraska and other doubtful states would be carried. He voted early and was greeted with cheers along the route from Fairview to the polls, a mile away.
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Lincoln
Neb
New York
Indiana
Nebraska
Bryan
Fairview
Foraker's long vote in booth after early turnout
Cincinnati Ohio November 3 Foraker expressed satisfaction with his election day vote. He cast his ballot early and spent a lengthy time in the booth, appearing to make careful selections and perhaps careful scratching of marks.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Foraker
Portland at the polls amid light voter turnout
In Portland Oregon voting is light across most precincts with no sign of a national election. The corrupt practices act has had an effect as pleasant weather and bright sun contrast with the calm scene.
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Portland
Ore
Jackson County Vote Heavy in County Election
Reports from outside precincts indicate an unusually heavy vote with an estimated 5000 voters cast in Jackson County on November 3.
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Jackson County
Medforl
Salem Votes Early in Largest City Election
Salem Ore reports the weather clear as voters begin early balloting for a national election, the largest in city history. An agreement by Democratic and Republican chairmen to enforce the June act reduces carriage aid to polls, yet within an hour a quarter of voters had cast ballots.
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Salem
Ore
Democrate
Republican
Voters pour into Tieeborg as city set for record turnout
Warm sunshine draws a large crowd to polling places in Tieeborg on November 1. Early returns indicate the city will experience its heaviest election in history with widespread participation across districts and strong turnout among residents.
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Tieeborg Ore
California voters cast ballots in Alameda County
Voters in Oplelind California and surrounding areas cast ballots in Alameda County using ballot machines amid a nominally heavy turnout. Polling stations reported steady lines and officials urged patience as results are tallied.
Quiet Election at Bellingham and Hellingham Wash
In Bellingham and Hellingham Washington the election proceeds quietly with early voting described as weary and unexciting. Democrats concede a Republican sheriff and one county commissioner, while Republicans claim a lead of about 2400 votes and Democrats acknowledge a conservative majority of 468.
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Bellingham
Hellingham
Wash
Democratia
Whysteam County
Republians
Ucketta
Oklahoma Safety Democratic heavy vote report begins
Oklahoma safety officials in Guthrie report heavy voter turnout as polls opened on November 3 with strong participation across precincts. Local authorities urge order and orderly processing of ballots to ensure accurate tallies.
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Oklahoma
Safety Democratic
Guthrie
Okla
Roosevelt to entertain election party at White House
After voting at Oyster Bay, Roosevelt will return to Washington and host an election party at the White House tonight. He will receive the United Press bulletins from the New York headquarters. Guests include Secretaries Wright Metcalf Root Straus and Cortelyou among the president’s intimate friends. Roosevelt will entertain friends in the White House parlor.
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Washington
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
White House
New York
Wright
Metcalf
Root
Straus
Cortelyou
Weather and voting cues in New York state
New York on November 3 reports perfect statewide weather and strong turnout for the early voting period. Observers note indications that the heaviest vote is being polled as voters head to polling places across the state.
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New York
Utah Republicans Predict Record Vote Victory
Salt Lake City Utah November 1 Republicans forecast Utah will cast the largest ever state wide ballot for a Republican win led by key party figures asserting strong support across cities and counties.
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Salt Lake
Uwtah
Utah
Grants Pass Boyce Family Backs Bryan in Votes
Grants Pass on November 4 reports nineteen votes from one family for Bryan. W. H. Patillo, part of a large clan, says Bryan has an ear for common people. Early tallies show a Democratic victory and an estimated county margin around two hundred votes.
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Grants Pass
Bryan
W. H. Patillo
Butte Keeps Heavy Vote As Taft Emerges In County
A heavy vote is polled in Butte Montana with county results expected to favor the Republican side. Reports from outside indicate the state supports Taft, while voting machines are in use across polling places.
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Butte, Mont
Sor
Butte
TOON
Taft
Light Vote Snapshot at Walla Walla
A light vote was cast by noon in Walla Walla with only light turnout. Weather concerns including flood conditions are expected to influence ballots and turnout later in the day.
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Walla Walla
Navy
Republican Tableattons End With Narrow Snohomish Vote
The election ends with a narrow victory for Republican Tableattons in Snohomish County Washington as the vote tally points toward a GOP win. The result hinges on a late swing and local contest dynamics.
Fine Weather Boosts Spokane Voting Closer Race
Spokane voters faced clear skies as polls opened on November 3. Republicans claimed Spokane County support, while Democrats touted a Bryan lead, signaling a tight early result.
New England Reports Mixed Weather and Early Voting
Reports across New England indicate food weather conditions and ongoing early voting. Voters in several states are heading to polls as states prepare for upcoming elections with weather shaping turnout in local districts.
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Boston
Mints
New England
Sacramento Vote Machine Fear In Precincts
Sacramento Call reports concerns over machine voting in Sacramento precincts during a November election. One precinct expects 726 votes to be cast, averaging one vote per minute for the 12 hours polls are open, prompting fears of widespread trouble.
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Sacramento
Mar
le Tkely
Ohio and California Vote Projections Scrambled
Nov 3 reports from San Francisco and Columbus reveal partisan claims on election outcomes. Republicans predict Taft wins California by about 40 000 while Democrats push Bryan strength in key areas. Ohio scratches dominate voter turnout amid registration concerns and uncertain totals.
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San Francisco
Harry Econes
Bryan
Taft
Desperate fight as Hughes faces landslide in New York
New York on November 3 reports Tracetrack men rallying for Hughes with eight hundred from Foltmire arriving in fourteen cars to vote early. Estimates suggest a Chanter landslide and racing interests hire agents statewide to mobilize anti Hughes voters. Contingent departed for Pim Ite at Sead early morning.
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Tracetrack
Hughes
Foltimore
Chanter
Hugoes
Pim Ite
Sead
Nurses Don Skin Grafts For Scalded Girl
Four teen fair nurses at Hoquiam General Hospital donated skin, each one square inch, for grafting onto 10 year old Hilda Scanlon who was severely scalded last August. Dr Wells overseeing the case says more than enough skin is offered and the operation requires thirty inches of skin.
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Hioquian
Waerh
Hoquiam General Hospital
Iitle
Hilda Scanlon
Wella
Double Tragedy in Unrequited Love in Seattle
In Seattle on November 3 Bancroft a 35 year old Amos News manager shot and killed Minnie Goodman 34 the landlady where she lived then killed himself. He entered her room and fired three shots ending both their lives in a lodging house incident tied to unreturned affection.
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Seattle
Bancroft
Amos News Company
Minnie Goodman
Election Returns Posted At Peoples Warehouse
Special election returns will be received this evening and posted in a large window at the People's Warehouse so passersby can view the results without visiting political headquarters.
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Peoples
People’s Warehouse
Robber Wounded and Taken Prisoner in Wash. Shootout
Spokane report says William Johnson was wounded and captured by a posse near Chatturey after a midnight gunfight. He and an accomplice had robbed a Milan saloon crowd two hours earlier, stealing $15.
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Spokane
Wash
William Johnson
Chatturey
Milan
Roosevelt hunters apply to accompany bear hunting trip
Washington reports that many hunters are seeking to accompany President Roosevelt on a bear hunt in the Tennessee mountains. The trip is part of the annual message and aims to balance work with relaxation as he plans the vacation.
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Washington
Hayineg
Roosevelt
Tennessee Mountains
Ferry Boat Sinks After Collision With Antron Stramer
Washington dispatch reports the ferry Lackawanna sank off Melandria Wharf after being struck by Antron Stramer in dense fog. One passenger is missing and authorities seek details of the incident.
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Antron Stramer
Washington
Froncharmer Washigton
Lackawanna
Melandria
Ie Migenne
Important Meeting of Commercial Association Scheduled
The regular monthly meeting of the Commercial Association will be held with all members urged to attend. A committee report on remodeling the association will be read, and plans for revival discussed since the last meeting. President Alexander urged wide attendance due to a forthcoming important business agenda.
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Commercial
Denteniine
Alexander
Vlaree
Indiana Battleground in Tough 1912 Campaign
Indiana enters election day amid a fierce political fight described as the greatest in years. Leaders claim victory while acknowledging a close vote with support wavering over the liquor question. Taft supporters predict a large plurality as Democratic optimism remains cautious.
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Ing
Taft
Bryan
Fairbanks
Two Alaska Papers Change Hands in Dawson Sale
Dawson November 1 report that the Dawson News and World, two papers, have been sold by founders Richard Roediger and William McIntyre to a syndicate of newspaper men.
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Dawson
Dawson News and World
Richard Roediger
William McIntyre
Jahn Found Guilty of Murder in Second Degree
Everett Nov 3 After a brief trial J Henry Jahn is convicted of murder in the second degree for the killing of Jessie Priew at Darrington March 4 The defense pleaded insanity but the jury found guilt after two hours of deliberation.
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Jahn
Everett
Wash
J. Henry Jahn
Jessie Priew
Darrington
Pekin Honors Uncle Sam and Tsi An in Mass Celebration
In Pekin on November 3 a joint celebration honoring Uncle Sam and Tsi An drew hundreds of thousands of participants. The event marked the empress dowager's 10th birthday and showcased Chinese gratitude for the Boxer indemnity reduction and the American fleet's visit. A major athletic carnival was a highlight of the festivities.
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Pekin
Uncle Sam
Tsi An
China
Fourteenth Anniversary of Cer Nicholas I Throne
In St. Petersburg on a November 38 date marked by a grand parade and church services across Greek Orthodox churches of Russia. The emperor and royal family attended as troops paraded, a notable spectacle of the celebration.
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St. Petersburge
Cer Nicholas
Russia
St. Petersburg
Panamanian Independence Day Celebrated Nationwide
Pavan Nov 3 celebration marked by patriotic orations and national pride as Panamanian independence day was observed across the republic. Festivities included fireworks and large public displays with enthusiastic participation by citizens and orators.
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Republic of Panama
Waiter Fatally Struck by Switching Train Near Lebanon
Chattee Goesinger, a longtime waiter, was killed Thursday night near Lebanon Oregon after being hit by a switching train while walking along the tracks. He failed to hear the approaching train as it struck him, throwing him a considerable distance.
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Chattee Goesinger
Lebanon
Ore
Doafides
Timberman Killed in Mine Accident at Mullan
John Huletumen, a timberman at the Morning mine in Mullan Maho, was instantly killed Saturday when struck by a falling object described as a calling peck. The incident occurred at the mine where he worked, and details of the accident are under investigation.
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John Huletumen
Mullan
Maho
Japan Expects Treaty With United States
Tokyo reports a friendship treaty with the United States could be signed after the election. Diplomatic circles show strong interest in the U.S. presidential race. The Jiji Shimpo predicts the conclusion of a treaty between the two powers is imminent.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
Jiji Shimpo
Safe dynamiters cause disastrous Port Orchard fire
Detectives say burglars dynamited a safe in the Noyes grocery store, triggering a blast and a blaze that gutted four nearby buildings in Port Orchard, with losses around 35000 dollars. Seattle reporting details from Nov 3.
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Seattle
Wash
Port Orchard
Noyes
Six Injured in Street Car Collision in Seattle
Six persons were injured in a collision between Madison Street and Bellevue Summit street cars this morning in Seattle. Louis P. Clement was internally injured after attempting to pass in front of the electric car, which could not stop on the hill.
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Seattle
Madison Street
Bellevue Summit
Louis P. Clement
Lost hunters return home safe after drift across sound
Edmon Washington November 1 John and Lewis Baxtrom and Robert McClelland, missing since Saturday, returned this morning after a small boat voyage met by a gale. They drifted across the sound to Widby Island where a steamer picked them up.
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Edmon
Wash
John and
Lewis Baxtrom
Robert McClelland
Widby Island
New York in Election Day Frenzy Favors Taft and Chanter
In New York City on November 2, both parties claim early leads as voters confront new election rules. Taft and Chanler show favored positions, Hughes lagging in the city but boosted by upstate hopes. Police mobilize to handle a record turnout with speculation of heavy bets and potential delays in congestion spots.
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New York City
Chanter
Hughes
New York
Ut Huault
Congress
Fighes
Watch Deflects Bullet in Rail Station Quarrel
A land dispute at the railroad station ended when J P Gareal drew a revolver and fired twice at Louis Faller and his wife. A bullet struck Mrs Faller and piercing her hip while another pierced her husband’s hand. a watch saved his heart.
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Mitcd Flat
Cal
Louis Faller
J. P. Gareal
Fallers
Mrs Faller
Death of George Knutson After Astoria Accident
George Knutson who was injured in Astoria Oregon when a team he drove ran over him died on Thursday. He had been treated for injuries sustained in the incident and his death marks the final outcome of the accident.
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George Knutson
Astoria
Ore
Quiet Pendleton Election Report
A calm Pendleton voting day sees no crowds at polling places as carriages and autos carry voters quietly. Swearing in proceeds amid fine weather. Democrats express jubilation while the Corrupt Practices Act appears to have a positive effect.
Republicans Expect Big Umatilla County Vote Surge
Republican managers predict a strong majority in Umatilla County as Pendleton voters from the city cast nearly half the total by noon. They cite enthusiasm among voters and warn of big surprises when county results are finally known.
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Umatilla County
Pendleton
Quiet Pendleton election shows scarce crowds and apathy
Voters in Pendleton participate under a calm mood amid reform laws and alleged apathy. Precinct tallies report low turnout with 12% in Pendleton and light results elsewhere as both parties prepare for evening returns from special wires and headquarters.
Reading Moad Prove to Control Anthracite
Philadelphia reports show government witnesses in a Sherman Act case against coal railroads. Robert Montgomery testifies that George Baer of Reading Railroad sets coal prices. The perceived dominance of the anthracite carriers emerges from the proceedings and government impact on the rail network.
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Philadelphia
Robert & Montgomery
Realing Coal & Tron Company
George F. Baer
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