Wilson Clinches California and Seals Re-Election
President Wilson carries California by a slim margin and, with 272 electoral votes projected, secures re election. Republicans plan recounts in key states while Democratic officials claim a popular plurality for Wilson and anticipate further counts in New Mexico Minnesota and West Virginia as early tallies shift.
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Fear Split Vote in California
Reports from Los Angeles Sacramento and New York describe Democrats demanding a recount watch parties as ballots move to a secured vault. Secretary of State Frank C Jordan predicts a likely split in California electoral votes between Wilson Hughes with historical precedents noted.
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Hughes Maintains Slight Lead In Minnesota Race
Minnesota canvass shows Hughes with a narrow edge over Wilson as 2,940 of 3,023 precincts report a Hughes lead of 672 votes. State results favor Burns quists Kellogg. guardsmen vote expected to decide national outcome. Canvassing board to meet Tuesday to review county counts and guardsmen ballots amid delayed tallies in small towns. Hughes gains in West Virginia counties Grant and Preston, lifting his statewide total by over 1,900 votes.
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California Sees Wilson Narrowly Ahead in State Returns
San Francisco Nov 10 Republican Chairman Rowell conceded California for Wilson with a 2970 plurality based on 5822 of 5870 precincts. Final counts uncertain, but 12 hour shifts show many counties corrected. Rowell warns against final conclusions until official counts begin Monday. He predicts a potential 4000 to 5000 vote spread between top two electors indicating a split ticket.
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President Wilson to be godfather at Williams town christening
President Wilson leaves Long Branch to sail Mayflower for Rhinecliff then train to Williamstown Mass for godfather duties to Eleanor Axon Sayre, daughter of Mrs. Francis Sayre. He plans to return to Washington Sunday night amid optimistic election chatter from Democratic leaders.
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Electors as State Officers Debate on Contested Votes
Washington officials review Supreme Court rulings and statutes on presidential electors find they are state officers with contests potentially decided by state authorities. Law requires electors meet in January, with Congress counting votes in February and provisions for multi-certificate scenarios and state dispute resolution.
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Plan Elaborate Ceremony in Illinois Inauguration
Republican victors in Illinois plan elaborate inauguration at Springfield on January 8. Chairman Fred E. Sterling announces that marching clubs from across the state will participate in the ceremonies.
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California and Minnesota Slughes and Wilson Vote Totals
Early results from California total 105 834 of 35 870 precincts show Slughes 462 538 and Wilson 165 669 with Slughes leading by 3 131. Minnesota revised figures after transmission errors in several precincts yield Hughes 176 545 and Wilson 175 ee. North Dakota reports 1 831 of 1 859 precincts in the state, with Wilson 54 449 and Hughes 52 831 in the presidential contest.
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Suffrage Amendments Defeated In West Virginia Race
Charleston dispatch reports returns from 843 of 1713 precincts showing 33 887 for amendments and 72 473 against. Result marks suffrage defeat with partial county counts and ongoing statewide totals.
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