Democrats Hold Final Rally in Umatilla County Courthouse
The Umatilla county Democrats closed their campaign at the courthouse with Dr Harry Lane of Portland as the scheduled speaker. Local candidates including Dr M K Hall and C J Smith spoke, while Bowerman and Bowerman allies faced further criticism from the crowd.
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Oregon
West
Chamberlain
Pendleton Man Named as State Delegate to Transmissions Congress
Governor Benson appoints E. W. McComas of Pendleton as Oregon delegate to the Transmissions Congress. The twenty first annual session will meet in San Antonio Texas from November 22 to 25. Other Oregon delegates are listed from multiple cities including Salem Bend Roseburg Portland and Eugene among others.
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Oregon
R. Co. Bishop
Salem
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Bend
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Josephson
Rosebure
B. Briges
Gardiner
L. F. Coon
Lakeview
Jesse Edwards
Newberg
Darwin Yoran
Eugene
C. F. Baker
Wil Visit in Town Brief Visit to Iowa Relatives
George Roberts and wife plan an extended visit to Iowa to see relatives. The Roberts family has resided in the same Iowa section for 65 years. The parents of Mr. Roberts are still living. Mrs. Roberts' father is 84 and mother is 80.
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Pendleton Notes Skating Instructor Hired and Local News
Rupert Lady Skater manager Henry Copeland hires Miss Freda DeMar as skating instructor at the local rink. DeMar reputedly the top Indy skater in the northwest. Jude Ellis returns with Congressman and Mrs. Ellis from western Oregon, visiting Corvallis where their son Ed Ennie studies at the agricultural college. Platform work at the new O R N depot advances with north side walk extension. then the Main Street extension follows. Mr and Mrs J G Montgomery return from a monthlong trip through Texas the south Illinois Indiana and other middlewestern states. they note lively campaigns, especially Indiana where Senator Beveridge seeks re election.
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Oregon
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Montgomery
Middle States
Beveridge
Miss Adams Leads In Cowpony Race Fame
Florence Adams, winner of the cowpony race at the Roundup show, earns praise for her riding. She receives unfounded letters from across the country asking about the Round-up and livestock business amid widespread front-page notices.
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Echo A Hotel Man Here Returns After Visit
John Durham, former Pendleton resident and ex Ayers Hotel manager in Asotin, arrives back in Echo as new hotel manager. He praises Echo as a hustling town and says the Echo hotel will match the town’s growth, noting his past as Pendleton police chief and long hotel experience.
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Political shifts in national and state races reported
Voters face decisive issues on rail regulation and nobility laws as Democrats nominate Adolph J. Schmitz for governor with conservative Republican backing. Socialist leader Victor L. Berger is seen as a likely first to join Congress representing the fifth district, while Wyoming and Utah scenes outline Republican contests and Mormon Americanism debates shaping legislative races.
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Virginia House Delegation Shifts Likely Post Election
In Richmond Virginia nine Democrats and one Republican hold seats in the U S House. Current projections suggest this partisan split will remain after today’s election. The ninth district is assured, while party leaders hope to win the fifth district.
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House of Representatives
Washington Women Vote Banished in Washington Referendum
Washington observers report a likely Republican sweep in Congress with three seats and a constitutional amendment granting women the vote under decisive victory claims. The scene centers on Seattle and the state election day, with Miles Poindexter expected to win the U S Senate seat and Ballinger as noted.
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Seattle
Wash
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Ballinger
Taft allies win easy primary, repudiating Ballinger in state
Aided by President Taft, they fought Poindexter and won an easy victory in the recent primary, repudiating Ballinger in his own state.
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Poindexter
Ballinger
Draper to Win Massachusetts Governor Race in Boston
In Massachusetts Boston election returns show Eben L. Draper, Republican, likely re elected governor over Democratic nominee Eugene N. Foss. The house representation, currently ten Republicans and four Democrats, is expected to stay unchanged despite party discord affecting Democrat prospects.
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Detroit district vote seen trimming GOP ranks
Michigan republicans in the eleventh district face a shrinking bench as Joseph W. Fordney, a Republican and protectionist, battles James P. Devereaux and Charles Osborn, poised to win by a strong margin over Democratic challenger Lawton T. Lemangs, in early reports from Detroit.
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Joseph W. Pordney
James P. Devereaux
Chas. Osborn
Lawton T.lemangs
Minnesotans Vote On Governor and Legislature Today
Voters decide statewide offices including governor and a legislature to name Senator Clapp's successor. Eberhart backs no stand on a measure while Gray supports it. In the 1st District, Tawney faces strong opposition from Syd ney Anderson and H L Buck. Hammond battles a tough race in the 2nd District.
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James Hart
Clapp
Coneresamin Tawney
Roosevelt
Sydney Anderson
H. L. Buck
Minnesota
W. 8. Hammond
Governor Gillette Loses Vote Over Residence Change
Governor Gillette loses his vote after changing residence from Eureka to San Francisco. He traveled to San Francisco to vote but found his residence was not established there, affecting his eligibility.
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San Francisco
Mississippi to Elect Eight Democrats to Congress
In Jackson Mississippi on November 8 voters chose eight Democratic representatives for the sixty second Congress as the election proceeds quietly.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Misa
Big Vote In Siem Salem Ore Now
The heaviest vote in years is being cast in Salem Oregon with ballot slashing noted. Republicans claim Marion county leads by 400 votes while Democrats say the result will favor West.
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West
Snow Storm Sweeps Montana Tests Local Races
A early snow storm in Montana, including Butte, disrupted activity this morning as rural turnout appeared light. Republicans claim Pray leads Congress by over three thousand and predict the legislature will back Carter for re election, shaping the Senate race.
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Missouri voters weigh Amendment No 10 on prohibition
In Missouri on election day November 8 voters decide whether to wipe out breweries and distillers and prohibit manufacturing and sale of intoxicants. Cities like St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph back continuation of present regime while rural districts shift large dry vote likely to pass the amendment. Women and children help get out the vote as interest grows in congressional races though results point to a Republican loss. The G O P holds all house seats but only tenth district represented by Richard Barholdt seems secure.
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Richard Barholdt
Friend of Peace
Political fight in Montana centers on senator successor
Montana voters in Butte await party strongholds as legislators decide who succeeds Senator Carter. By noon today both parties claimed assured victory amid heated campaign activity across the state.
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Rain Dampens Southern Idaho Polls Trade Winds
A steady downpour in southern Idaho keeps country voters from the polls. Everly reports a light vote as Republican leaders admit rains have tightened their chances, though they still claim a victory by at least eight thousand votes for statewide prohibition.
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Everly
Taft rallies Ohio with straight ticket bid in Cincinnati
President Taft campaigned in Cincinnati casting a straight ticket to restore Ohio to Republican ranks though leaders doubt it will stop Governor Harmon’s reelection. Republicans remained hopeful on the congressional contest despite uncertainty.
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Harmon
Taft to Washington as party gains move toward expansion
The party representation stands at thirteen of twenty one and will grow by at least two or three members. President Taft departed for Washington this afternoon and will receive frequent election returns on the way.
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Washington
Voters face choice across seven state tickets in Pennsylvania
On November 8 voters in Philadelphia register choices among seven state tickets including Republican Democratic Keystone and other minor parties. John K. Toner, Republican nominee for governor, sues Philadelphia North American for criminal libel amid reformist pressure while Webster Grim campaigns for governor. Congressional race seen as uncertain amid messy state politics.
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Keystone
Workingmen's League
Keystone Party
John K. Toner
Two Dakotas Vote as Republicans Lead Race Across States
North and South Dakota voters choose two congressmen each today with likely Republican winners. North Dakota races feature Democratic Governor Burke facing Co. A. Johnson, while South Dakota Governor Vessey seems headed to re election against a Democratic challenger.
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Wood rally on suffrage amendment vote in South Dakota
Chauncey I. Wood notes a suffrage amendment is being voted on in South Dakota with ongoing public discussion and expected turnout.
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Chauncey I. Wood
South Dakota
North Carolina Divides As Early Returns Show Party Split
Raleigh Nov. reports indicate three republicans in five districts now in doubt while two democrats districts, the fourth and ninth, remain uncertain. Five districts are safely democratic as early results trickle in from the state.
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N. C
Coleman to be chosen South Carolina governor today
South Carolina Charleston November 8 3 C Coleman IL Democrat will be chosen governor of South Carolina today without opposition All seven congressional districts will remain democratic.
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Charleston
3. C
Coleman IL
South Caroline
Republicans fail to shift Texas to the GOP column
Houston Texas November 8 reports from today’s election say the formation of the republicans to place Texas in the G O P column is futile. The Democratic state ticket and all sixteen Texas representatives to Congress appear elected, with no sign of a party shift in the Lone Star state.
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Houston
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Lone Star
Congress
Prothler Faces Narrow Rejection in Early Returns
Providence November 8 Governor Aram J. Prothler appears set for a reduced majority over Lewis A. Waterman, both Republicans, with incumbents in GOP districts deemed safe though surprises possible. Read the want ads today.
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R. I
Aram J. Prothler
Lewis A. Waterman
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