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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1912

Page

2

Local County Returns Show Colquitt Dominates In Bexar

Democratic nominee Neill Campbell appears set to win justice of the peace in Bexar County with a large margin and Governor Colquitt leads the ticket in widespread support. Precinct tallies show Taft and Roosevelt electors each at 22 votes in one precinct, while Colquitt far outpaced rivals Lasater and Johnson across 70 counted precincts.

Taft Roosevelt Wilson Colquitt Hoe Lasater Bull Moose Johnson Chester Terrell Julius Oppenheimer Terrell Tobin D. E. Garrett Hatton W. Summers Progres Cptain J. Ee Elgin Davis Unity Attorney Dan Democrat John A. O'Connor Inaren Bros

Wilson election shows voters embrace change says Davis

Frank C. Davis, a longtime Wilson supporter in Baltimore, says the victory reflects conditions not factional lines. He credits the people for nominating Wilson and notes Bryan spoke for the public when nominating the temporary chairman. Davis believes Wilson will meet expectations and predicts Bryan could be next president.

Frank C. Davis Woodrow Wilson Baltimore Davis Wilson Old Virginia United States Mr. Wilson Bryan

Stiles Declares Bull Moose Victory Despite Loss

William L. Stiles campaign manager for the Bull Moosers in Texas declares he is not disappointed by the national outcome. He credits the Republican collapse for Taft’s defeat and says a new party has taken its place among the two major ones.

William L. Stiles Bull Moosers Texas Wilson Chicago Taft United States Turner Hall Roosevelt Rights of Humanity

Election Returns Stir Gunter Hotel Crowd

Guests and residents at the Gunter hotel last night heard the election returns read aloud by a megaphone. Manager C A Gonder arranged special service as news of Wilson and the democratic ticket brought evident joy.

Gunter Hotel C. A. Gonder Wilson

Democrats Sweep House Victory Across Nation

A national returns report shows Democrats winning a large majority in the House with numerous incumbents reelected. Oklahoma, Rhode Island, California, and Pennsylvania districts deliver decisive margins. Oregon plan projects Senate win for R L Owen. multiple states confirm Democratic gains.

Oklahoma Oklahoma City Okla Bird S. McGuire John J. Carney Dick Morgan James S. Davenport Charles D. Carter Scott Ferris Davenport William H. Murray J. B. Thompson Claude Weaver Oregon United States R. L. Owen J. B. Dickerson Rhode Island George F. O’shaughnessy Peter Goelet Gerry Ambrose Kennedy Arizona Carl Hayden

Captain Powell Endorses Plant Juice For Rheumatism

Captain D A Powell of the Merchants' Police in San Antonio testifies to Plant Juice’s effectiveness. He reports rapid relief from rheumatic pains, indigestion, and constipation after a single bottle and urges sufferers to try it. Sold at Fisher's drug store at Alamo and Houston.

D. A. Powell The Merchants’ Police of San Antonio Mason Street Powell Fischer’s Drug Store Alamo Houston

Lassater Carries County and Dallas in Texas Governor Race

In Brooks County Ed C. Lassater carried by 25 votes over Colquitt. Adjacent counties show Lassater ahead of Republicans by solid margins. Democrats lead Republicans and Progressives about 15 to 1 in five counties. Dallas reports incomplete returns with Lassater leading Johnson about 3 to 2. One man jailed for election day celebration is dismissed in court.

Corpus Christi Tex Ed C. Lasater Texas Brooks Colquitt Neuces Jim Wells San Patricio Starr Dallas Lassater Johnson Wilson W. Wilson Woodrow Wilson

Farmer Killed by Lightning Near Yoakum

Louis Skrehot a young farmer near Yoakum Texas was killed by lightning this morning in inclement weather. The tragedy occurred as he tended fields and prompted investigators to examine the incident for safety implications.

Yoakum Tex Louis Skrehot Here

Texas voters approve four constitutional amendments in big statewide win

Texas capped a sweeping election with all four constitutional amendments passing by large margins led by the Confederate pension measure which increases funding from 500000 to about 1250000. Other amendments included home rule prison commission and six year terms for certain state officers.

Texas Roosevelt Taft San Angelo Corpus Christi

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