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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1916
Page
1
News wires report mixed forecasts on President Wilson and Charles Hughes as Connecticut Iowa Indiana and Ohio brace for a high turnout. Rival party leaders claim margins from 10 000 to 100 000 with women voters participating for the first time and campaigns focusing on organization and turnout rather than speeches.
In New Jersey, G Candi dates campaigned in Prenton and aimed to drum up support until the last moment. Republican leaders predicted a victory by about seven thousand votes, while Democrats forecast a close contest with 226000 in support.
Democratic readers claim Missouri will deliver a sweeping victory and a 50 000 plurality while Republicans forecast a 25 000 margin for Hughes and Henry Lara for governor amid interest in a proposed prohibition amendment.
Obituaries report the deaths of Wales Jacobs 69 a Rancho Grande resident near Billiet noted as well known in San Antonio. Loreamy Meerscheldt 28 died in San Antonio and is survived by husband J P Meerscheldt and eight relatives. Annie Lodise Gael 25 died at home with funeral services held at St Johns Lutheran Church. Raymond Huslage two year old son of Mr and Mrs John Huslage died in San Antonio after living here a year. Burial details and serving undertakers listed for each case.
A girl recalls last year’s newspaper candy prize from The Light. Fifty names from the city directory are printed daily with each winner receiving a box of Duerler's Santonettes. The Light uses the promotion to advertise Light Want Ads and invites readers to hope their name is drawn.
Representative Toe Henry Eagle of Houston reports strong Democratic enthusiasm for Wilson after a campaign swing through western states. He claims Kentucky will back Wilson, Texas is safely Democratic, and Indiana will lean Democratic, predicting a 76,000 vote majority.
A political ad questions why Mesars Davis Tobin and allies hide Democratic nomination on ballots. It accuses them of aiding the city machine, aiding Hughes, and cueing negro votes to support Wilson while preserving the machine and high taxes.
Louisville reports race lines up in Kentucky with Democrats and Republicans each claiming strength as county and precinct committees prepare final preparations for the ballot. Officials expect turnout to be the largest in recent years amid intense campaign activity and mobilization efforts.
Democratic leaders predicted Wilko would carry Oklahoma by at least ten thousand votes while Keyuticay leaders expected the state to swing Republican, estimating a lead of eight thousand to twelve thousand for Hughes. The forecast centers on Oklahoma City and surrounding areas ahead of tomorrow’s general election.
Philadelphia party leaders close preparations for tomorrow’s meeting as they push for the largest Democratic vote in the city for President Wilson. Republican leaders, meanwhile, expect a different outcome.
The report predicts Hughes will win Pennsylvania with a wide margin, while a large plurality in Philadelphia could help him carry the state by about 200000. Close contests are anticipated in several congressional districts as Republicans claim they will win four at large seats and many district seats, with Democrats striving to gain more seats statewide.
Nov. 6 reports from multiple states show Republicans and Democrats tightening campaigns for U S Senator and presidential electors. Final stumps in Massachusetts New Jersey Minnesota Maryland Florida Georgia and Kansas indicate broad partisan confidence in electoral outcomes and potential state leaning toward Wilson Lodge Hughes Mansfield and FitzGerald are mentioned in local contexts.
Dispatches report varied 1916 campaigns with Capper favored in Kansas while Wilson and Lansdown stir Democratic plans. Alabama Ark and North Dakota races loom as governors and presidential picks draw attention. Polls indicate waves of Republican and Democratic momentum and state option debates.
A Republican candidate, E. Engelking, urges Bexar County voters to examine court records and tax actions. He claims opponent Snigo Davis benefited railroad property values and salary increases, and denies party bias, urging citizens to vote their convictions. He calls for turnout at the polls tomorrow.
Herman F Faust long time city and county official seeks the Republican nomination for justice. He has served over thirty years in the former city and county administration and emphasizes his extensive experience and trusted service.
Ground was broken at the corner of South Flores and Burange streets Monday morning for a new 135,600 passenger depot at the M K T railroad. The project aims for five months to completion with a distinctive San Antonio style and features.
Milwaukee dispatch reports socialist leaders predicting 60 065 votes statewide and seats for Socialists in Milwaukee district Congress while Democratic leaders claim Wilson led by 100 000 and a Republican reply cites 25 000 deficit.
Reports from Chihuahua El Paso describe General Trevino concentrating troops into two holes near Chihuahua City and Escalon to shield garrisons. He told foreign consuls the new fortifications would withstand attacks except by large caliber explosives, denying Villa the ability to breach the line.
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