Pivotal Wilson Return Dominates Early Election Night
Across the nation voters helped shape a record turnout as Wilson emerged as the favored choice in multiple states. In New York polls closed at five, with machines expected to announce results immediately and betting markets showing a shift toward Wilson as late returns from Buffalo came in. Roosevelt and Fairbanks also drew attention as voters cast split tickets and local officials reported heavy participation amid autumn weather.
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Wall Street
Hughes
Pickard
Wilson
Cleveland
Buffalo
Rogers Case May Go to Supreme Court
The Rogers case may appeal to the Supreme Court after a jury verdict in the Maloney v Rogers matter. The jury found in favor of Maloney regarding ownership of land in an Indian quarter location and Rogers trespassed when entering to challenge possession. The trial touched on a gun incident and threats, with Maloney firing a shotgun but Rogers testifying Maloney pointed and fired at him while ten feet away.
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Possesscon
Maloney
Rogers
Amended Election Claims Across States Mentioned
The article notes officials to be chosen including president and vice president, 33 senators, 416 representatives, and 5 governors. Prohibition drives in Michigan Minnesota Montana South Dakota Maryland Arkansas California. Abolition of capital punishment discussed in Arizona. Democratic Chairman McCormick says Wilson will win 364 electoral votes, Republican Chairman Wilcox predicts Hughes will win by about 100 electoral votes, Tumulty forecasts 287 for Wilson, with pivot states New York Minnesota Ohio Indiana acknowledged.
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California
Arizona
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Evening course to teach salesmanship at local club
University of Oregon instructor McAustie Rewi will conduct a two week no charge series five nights weekly at the Commercial club. The program covers retail knowledge from prospecting to customer psychology using real merchandise displays and hands on discussions for aspiring sales staff.
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Unalversity
Oregon
G. Ro McAvatan
Reteil Speciailot
Department of Commerce
Ue University of Oregon
Omde Hie
McAuwlay
Heda & Practical Man
Firat
Allch Rms Ax John Wannamaker
New York
Chomiite Hosiery Co
Callendar, McAulan and Troup
Providence
Aconomiste Training School
Meier & Prank
Portland
Chicago Election Commission Swamped for More Ballot Boxes
Chicago voters push toward a record turnout as election officials face a deluge of ballots and demand additional ballot boxes. Workingmen form long lines before polls open,two counties report heavy participation while women voters begin to appear. party managers note uncertainty about women’s influence. In Berkeley, Harriet Beecher, age 100, backs Hughes and prohibition, recalling past campaigns. Montana reports a heavy vote with snow delaying some in Western regions, while eastern areas show strong participation.
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Chitugy
Chicago
Cook County
Thuinand
Diliick Party
East Oregonian to Flash Election Results Tonight
The East Oregonian will publish national and statewide results this evening with special reports on the normal measure. Counting may be extended as ballots are long and pews scarce. wire updates from major counties will arrive, with first eastern tallies expected by 9 pm.
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East Oregon
Sta
Oregon
New York
Pendleton
Malo and Webb
National chairmen ready for rest after campaign
Democratic and Republican chairmen in New York say they are weary but confident as headquarters stay quiet. McCormick admits fatigue yet vows to return to newspaper work in Harrisburg, while Willcox shows a similar resolve after the campaign.
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McCormick
Harrisburg
Willcox Weels
Mant
Italian Torpedo Boat Sinks Austrian Submarine
Rome Nov. 7 The admiralty announced an Italian torpedo boat sank an Austrian submarine that attempted to attack a failing transit port. The torpedo boat was sunk in the action.
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Admiralty
Fualing
Jeter
New York Opens Municipal Marriage Office
New York reports Father Knickerbocker opening a marriage bureau in the Municipal building. The first day saw thirty eight couples tied, while the new setup replaces private brokers. Borough President Marke designed the chapel room and provided furnishings. park officials supply flowers and ongoing decorations at no charge.
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Knickerbocker
Marke
Park Compassioner
Jaime Ang
Sinnott Denounces Wilson as He Praises Some Measures
Congressman N J Sinnott spoke to a good audience at the Oregon theater closing Hughes campaign in the city. He attacked the Wilson administration for vacillation and faulted its Mexican and European policies while noting he voted for eight of eleven Wilson measures. He praised Republican aims and labeled prosperity as blood soaked, urging accountability for European war.
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Oreigon
Hughes
Wilson
Binnett
Democratic Campaign Committee
Woodrow Wilsen
Jeredit
Pendleton Poised for Heavy Voting Across County
In Pendleton and Umatilla County voters are optimistic about a strong turnout for national state and county races. Fair weather eases travel while polls stay open late to accommodate returns from eastern precincts ahead of western results.
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Penileton
War to Become Struggle of Boys at Present Pace
London reports a shift in war mobilization as youths as young as 17 may fill Germany's front lines next year. General Haig reportedly favors younger conscripts while older soldiers move to supply roles due to mounting losses. England already registers boys born in 1899 to call at age 18.
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Aald
Douglas Haig
Smish
Englang
Election Officials Struck for Higher Pay in Kenosha
Nov 7 Kenosha Wisconsin election officials walked out over pay, demanding 10 dollars a day instead of 4. The city council refused to meet demands, and authorities warned of a possible forceful response to protect polling places as voting began.
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Kenosha. Wie
Council
Presidential visit sparks crowd at Princeton election day
November 1 in Princeton reports President Wilson voting at nine in the morning, delaying by car convoy with escort and reporters. He was the fiftieth voter receiving a ballot from Republican official R. H. Tose as Princeton students cheered his arrival amid a large crowd.
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Wilson
R. H. Tose
Political returns edge Hughes in early precinct counts
Across multiple cities reports show Hughes leading Wilson in Topeka and New Bedford while Kansas City Wichita and Marshfield show mixed results. Incomplete precinct tallies give Hughes slight leads in several places with Wilson ahead in Brockton and Carver, Massachusetts.
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Hughes
Wilson
New Bedford
Mass
Brockton
Carver
New Ashford Votes Show Narrow Local Return
In Pittsfield Massachusetts a small town tally from New Ashford reports Hughes 16 and Wilson 7 after a prior election where Taft 7 Roosevelt 6 Wilson 4. National figures note gains for Wilson and modest upticks for Republicans as results spark commentary from party leaders.
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Mass
New Ashford
Here
Hughes
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Local GOP Meetings and Election News Summary
Heavy turnout expected in the county as Schohovy scheduled for Friday. Wilkow receives applause at a Republican meeting. Rogers-Malone discuss campaign momentum as Sheen OVALE faces general election concerns in Chicago.
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Wilkow
Rogers-Malone
Ballots Found in Boxes Before Polls Open
Chicago dispatch reports ballots found in ballot boxes before polls opened as voters prepared for the election day tasks. Shortly before noon investigators described the scene where counting and verification would occur, with early turnout expected to be brisk in several wards.
Vote on School Tax November 10 in City Hall
District voters will decide a proposed 9 mill special school district tax at a city hall meeting. The board adopted a $66,608 budget for next year covering salaries, fuel, insurance, rent, bonds, repairs, and general expenses with state and county funds expected to fill the balance.
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Sage
Normal Getting a Heavy Vote in Pendleton
Pendleton residents reported heavy participation in the normal school contest, with volunteers directing turnout for the election. News wires noted 55 votes from the Wake-McFall Paper plant, 11 from the Portland Bee Company, and additional telegrams from several German and other firms confirming vote strength.
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Daxen
Portland
Wiake-McFall Paper Company
Portland Bee Company
Annilar
Warowe Other
Gulaern
Hughes Gets Ballot Number Thirteen
A noisy scene centers on Hughes receiving ballot number thirteen amid a crowded street outside the Astor Tote. Reported disturbances include people gathered near the Vieteria laundry booth and marching toward the polling area as Hughes delivers remarks and exits toward the crowd.
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Vieteria
Willy
Astor
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