Wilson and Marhalt Win Breath Taking Victory
Early returns show Wilson sweeping the nation as Democrats gain in New York and Illinois while socialists falter. Rhode Island Minnesota and Oregon reflect mixed gains for Democrats and Republicans with victory margins varying by state and district. Counts from Missouri California and Kentucky hint at broad Democratic strength despite progressive shows.
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How to Take Pills as Laxative and Cathartic
An old advertisement touts Blackburn's Casca Royal Pills as a gentle laxative and cathartic. Directions instruct one pill nightly for laxative effect or two or three for stronger cleansing. Claims a few weeks of use will correct the trouble and urges trying a 10c package once.
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Returns Across States Show Wilson Leads In Several Regions
Early returns from multiple states indicate large Democratic leads or clear showings for Wilson. New Jersey and Pennsylvania favor Wilson over Roosevelt and Taft, while Ohio trends Democratic with Taft carrying his home city. North Carolina and Florida lean Wilson, with New Hampshire near even.
Walker Leads Republican Vote Share in Regional Contest
Walker, a Republican, posted a strong showing with 192,178 votes while Bird, a Progressive, trailed with 124,289. The tally reflects regional results in the ongoing election.
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New York Returns Put Wilson Ahead by Wide Plurality
Early returns from New York state show Woodrow Wilson with a large plurality around 200,000 in the city and rural districts. Taft leads Roosevelt by about 35,000 in the same districts. Sulzer secures governor with roughly 175,000 over Hedges, who trails Strauss by about 15,000.
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Princeton Celebrates Wilson Victory With Student Cheer
Governor Woodrow Wilson was greeted by tears and cheers at Princeton University as students sang Old Nassau to mark his election win. President Hibben declared Wednesday a university holiday and Wilson thanked Governor Marshall in a gracious telegram after a late buffet luncheon with his family.
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Taft Sends Best Wishes to Wilson and Hilles
President Taft telegrams congratulate Woodrow Wilson on his election and thank Charles D Hilles for his campaign effort. Taft emphasizes legislators honor principles over interests and jurists apply reason to modern context.
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Bryan Says He Is Happier Than Governor Wilson
W J Bryan in Lincoln after Governor Wilson’s election says he is happier because Wilson’s joy is tempered by responsibility. He notes his confidence in Wilson and believes he will live up to expectations and listen to his conscience.
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Democratic Victory Promises Restored American Government
Governor Thomas R. Marshall declares that the Democratic ticket’s success will restore representative government in America. He stresses that executive duty means enforcing the law and securing legislative compliance with Democratic principles.
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America
Predicts Long Reign
Judge Cato Sells national committeeman for Texas predicts a long Democratic era after a presidential victory. He says the party will regain the presidency and Senate for lasting influence and effective legislation aligned with their policy and declarations under Governor Wilson.
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Dixon calls progressives’ victory in election
United States Senator Dixon, head of the progressives, announced from New York that more than four million voters joined the progressive party. He said the realignment makes the progressives the main opposition to Democrats, with the old Republican party as a third party. He set a December 10 Chicago national committee meeting and pledged a permanent headquarters for four years.
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Taft Urges Republicans to Rally After Wilson Victory
President Taft, speaking from his brother’s home in Cincinnati, conceded Governor Wilson’s election and urged Republicans to refocus on party principles. He warned that Roosevelt and Debs gathered support for fundamental constitutional changes and called for renewed party organization and loyalty to GOP policies as tariff changes loom.
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Taft calls for unity with Republicans to defend constitution
The speaker urges young men to return to constitutional government and unite Republicans and Democrats who revere the document. He warns against reforms beyond legislative reach and praises progress within the current system. Taft repeats plans to return to Cincinnati to practice law if defeated.
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Roosevelt Declares Acceptance of Wilson Victory
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, in Oyster Bay, messages that the American people have chosen Wilson and the Democratic party by a large plurality. He says he accepts the result with good humor and contentment and reiterates that the progressive cause must ultimately triumph for the nation's well being. He also telegraphs Governor Wilson to acknowledge the victory and support the new administration.
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Theodore Roosevelts Receipt of Highest Honor
The fragment indicates an accolade being bestowed with formal congratulations and reference to Theodore Roosevelt. The text suggests a ceremonial recognition, likely a presidential or national honor, though details are incomplete.
Bailey Warns Party in Fort Worth Address
In Fort Worth Texas Senator J W Bailey returns to Gainesville tonight and warns the Democratic party to adhere to traditional principles while opposing the Roosevelt progressive tenets seen as a shift away from old loyalties and values.
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Socialist Candidate Forces Tie in Sulphur Springs Election
Socialist candidate ties the Democratic ticket in Sulphur Springs. The amendment to establish a prison board and a six year term was defeated.
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Amend Prison Board
Bryan Telegram to Governor Wilson Contends Victory
Lincoln Neb November 6. W Bryan sent a telegram to Governor Wilson claiming a splendid victory for the country and confidence that Wilson's administration will bring blessing and strength to the nation and to their political party.
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Dahrooge Post Card Co Donates Half of Sales to Orphans
The Dahrooge Post Card company at 315 Alamo Plaza will donate half of its gross sales from Thanksgiving novelties and all lines on Thursday and Friday to St. John's Orphanage Fund Committee, aiding the city’s orphans.
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Riverside Restaurant Sees Dinner Specials Tonight and Tomorrow
Fish, spare ribs, and sauerkraut offered for supper tonight. A big chicken dinner planned for tomorrow at the Riverside Restaurant. 25c. 25e.
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