Silent Weather Prompts Broad Vote Across States
National party leaders monitor early returns as Brooklyn polls open and good weather boosts turnout. Republican William K. Willcox cites favorable weather while Democratic Vance McCormick expects a Wilson drift. Morgenthau notes campaign spending near 1.85 million dollars with a small deficit. Dinner plans include cabinet members and contributors as returns arrive.
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William K. Wilcox
Republican National Committee
Vance C. McCormick
Democratic National Committee
Harrisburg
National Headquarters
Brooklyn
New York
Election Board
Willcox
New Ashford
Mass
McCormick
Democratic Committee
Wilson
Henry Morgenthau
Democratic Finance Committee
Morgenthau
E. M. “Souse
Women Cast First Votes in Illinois Presidential Election
Chicago began voting as women nationwide cast their first ballots for president and vice president amid expectations of record turnout. Illinois had about two million registered voters with projections of up to 800,000 total ballots and 600,000 to 700,000 by women. Polls opened at 6 a.m. in Chicago and 7 a.m. downstate, closing in the afternoon.
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Chicago
Illinois
State University
the Board of Election Commissioners
Early voting surges as women cast first presidential ballots
The city saw a large share of the vote as lines formed before opening. Across the state turnout appeared unusually heavy for a presidential election with record down state participation. Women voted for president in many places, while governors’ races drew fewer female ballots.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Vote Draws Record Interest Across State
Voters in Pennsylvania faced favorable weather for a record turnout as polls opened at 7 and would close at 7. Republicans expect Hughes to lead by at least 200000, while Democrats anticipate a Wilson landslide. The ballot includes a U S senator, state treasurer, auditor general, four at large congressmen, a supreme court justice, and numerous state legislators.
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Pennsylvania
Hughes
Wilson
United States
Supreme Court of
Toss-up in Kansas City Senate race votes loom
Kansas City voters weigh a tight contest between James A. Reed and Walter S. Dickey in a spirited senatorial race. Both sides claim momentum as the dry amendment campaign runs intensely in the city with polls open from 6 am to 7 pm and ideal weather for voters.
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Kansas City
James A. Reed
Walter S. Dickey
Kansas
Topeka Hopes for Large Woman Vote in Governor Election
Topeka expected a strong turnout of women voters as the campaign heated up. Governor Capper, a Topekan, aimed to win re election in Kansas against Democratic nominee W C Lansdown of Salina. Auspicious weather promised. two election boards used for first time in state history. Ballot counts from 634 of 2474 precincts began at 10 o clock with counts released as available per Attorney General S M Brewster.
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Topeka
Kan
Capper
S. M. Brewster
Brewster
Factional Fight Dominates Delaware Election
In Wilmington on November 7, the Republican contest centers on a faction split. Senator Henry A. Dupont and Rep. Thomas W. Miller face former Rep. Hiram W. Burton and Edward G. Bradford running as independent Republicans. Democrats Josiah Wolcott and Alfred E. Polk also contend, with both parties claiming victory for their presidential electors.
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Wilmington
Del
Delaware
United States
Henry A. Dupont
Thomas W. Miller
Hiram W. Burton
Edward G. Bradford
Congress
Josiah Wolcott
Alfred
McCormick Confident After Harrisburg Vote Cast
Vance C. McCormick, Democratic chairman, casts his ballot in Harrisburg as elections unfold. He speaks confidently about party prospects and the turnout in Pennsylvania.
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Harrisburg
Man votes with brother confident of Democratic victory
The ninety fourth man to vote in his precinct says he is confident of a Democratic victory. After voting he notes a united people supporting the president for four years. Chairman McCormick will return to national headquarters in New York late today.
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McCormick
New York
Missouri Vote Heaviest Early in State Election Day
Missouri reports heavy turnout with about 40 000 votes in St Louis in the first two hours. Arrests of 150 African American voters on alleged illegal voting sparked claims of intimidation by Republicans and precautions by Democrats over eligibility and the right to vote amid precinct challenges.
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ST. Louis
Missouri
Soldiers voting early on border ballot returns
Soldiers stationed on the border voted early under state law as many ballots were already sealed and sent home to be counted. Kansas troops went from Eagle Pass to Donna, New York units at McAllen Pharr, while Minnesota North Dakota Iowa New York and Wisconsin guardsmen ballot today at Llano Grande San Antonio Brownsville and Donna.
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Tex
Texas
Kansas
Eagle Pass
San Antonio
Donna
New York
McAllen
Pharr
Minnesota
North Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Llano Grande
Brownsville
Rainy Election Day In Iowa With Large Vote Expected
Cold rainy weather greeted Iowa voters as polls opened. A big turnout was predicted due to the bitter state ticket fight. Polls stay open until 7 pm and early returns may come from 2500 state guardsmen in Texas telegraphed to Des Moines. Two election judges were arrested in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Texas
West Virginia polls open under watchful eyes during election day
Pleasant weather and a large vote marked the early hours of election day in West Virginia. Federal district attorney W. G. Barnhart detailed agents kept watch at the polls as interest focused on the woman suffrage amendment amid ongoing campaigning.
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Charleston
West Virginia
W. G. Barnhart
Soldiers voting on presidential and state tickets in El Paso
Ten thousand Pennsylvania national guard officers and a full Massachusetts guardsmen contingent on the Mexican border will vote at their camps in El Paso today. Election commissioners from both states supervise the polling. Judges and clerks of election are drawn from the soldiers.
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EL Paso
Tex
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Ohio votes seen as record turnout anticipated
Weather across Ohio is favorable and early voting suggests the statewide tally will set a record. Officials expect high participation as voters head to polls on election day.
Heavy early voting in Massachusetts towns
Boston November 7. An unusually heavy early vote was cast in many Massachusetts cities and towns with reports indicating more than half of the voters visited the polls in the first hours.
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Boston
Mass
Massachusetts
New York Troops Vote In Soldier Ballot Delay
New York state troops cast ballots for national and state elections and seal them for Albany. The official count will be on December 19 when inspectors meet, possibly delaying the knowing of New York’s electoral outcome by weeks. Soldiers from other states, including Virginia, have completed mail voting.
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New York
New York State
Albany
Brownsville
Tex
Virginia
Militia Vote Contingency Debated as Guardsmen Mobilize
Neither side admitted weighing contingency plans for a close vote. On November 1 about 11,000 New York guardsmen were in service on the border.
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New York
Florida governor race narrows as four corner contest unfolds
Florida voters in Jacksonville on election day faced a four corner fight for governor with Republicans aiming to break a Democratic hold. Polls opened at 8 a.m. and closed later afternoon. weather reported as fair as the election proceeded.
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Florida
Jacksonville
Fla
Snowing in Colorado and Georgia Election Quiet
In Colorado voters faced a snowstorm as early polling began with dry workers mobilized against the beer amendment. In Georgia, voters anticipated a Democratic majority though speculated on GOP and prohibitionist gains as polls opened at 7 a.m. in rural areas and 6 p.m. in cities.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Georgia
Atlanta
South Carolinians Eye Other States as Polls Open
Columbia South Carolina voters began their nine electoral votes for Wilson as polls opened at 7 a m and were to close at 4 p m with focus on results from other states.
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Columbia
8. C
Wilson
Mississippi Hopes for Large Vote on National Ticket
Mississippi Democratic leaders forecast a strong turnout for the national ticket while parties expect the Democrats to win. Polls open at six in the morning and close at six in the evening.
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Mississippi
Jackson
Miss
Heavy Vote Expected In North Carolina
Raleigh reports North Carolina was set for its heaviest election turnout with strong Democratic ticket majorities both nationally and statewide. Clear weather and polls open from 6 43 a m to 6 18 p m across the state.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
N. C
Early Vote in Indianapolis Brisk
Early balloting in Indianapolis was brisk as fair weather helped predict a record turnout. Indiana soldiers at Fort Benjamin Harrison and on the Mexican border could not vote. Polls opened 6 a m and close at 6 p m with returns to follow where machines are used. Special fraud precautions were taken by federal and local officials.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Here
United States
Wyoming Voters See Rainy Weather Affect Turnout
Overcast skies and threat of rain in Wyoming hasten voting as interest centers on the senate race. In Tennessee weather is ideal for high turnout with polls open from 9 am to 7 pm in cities and 4 pm in rural districts.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wryo
Lively Balloting Reported Across New Hampshire
Pleasant weather aided Republican and Democratic managers in mobilizing turnout. Early voting showed lively participation as Manchester residents cast ballots on election day in New Hampshire.
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New Hampshire
Manchester
N. H
Ively
Voting With Rush in Maryland Begins Across State
Voters lined up as polls opened at 6 a.m. in MORE Maryland with early reports from rural districts noting polls opened at 8 a.m. A fair cool day met voters as lines formed and turnout looked strong at the start of Election Day.
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More
Weather Favours Voters. Parties Hope for Heavy Turnout
Fair weather over New Jersey prompted hopes of a large turnout as both political sides claimed the conditions favored their chances. Local leaders anticipated strong participation and stressed the weather would influence early voting.
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New Jersey
Trenton
N. J
Connecticut Voters Turn Out Early Amid Brisk Balloting
Clear bracing weather in New Haven as Connecticut residents went to the polls in large numbers. Balloting proceeded briskly and a heavy vote was predicted for the day.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Brisk Early Voting as Polls Open in Boston
In Boston Massachusetts voters showed brisk turnout as polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 4 p.m. Party leaders predicted a large share of the 117000 registered voters would cast ballots under fair weather.
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Boston
Mass
Fair Weather and Heavy Early Vote Reported in New Mexico
Fair weather prevailed across New Mexico and reports from multiple sections indicated a heavy early vote on November 7 in Albuquerque and other areas.
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New Mexico
Albuquerque
N. M
Maine Voters Turn Out In Presidential Ballot
Voters across Maine turned out in good numbers for the presidential contest despite the state election having concluded in September. Excellent weather aided turnout as residents cast ballots in Portland and other locales.
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Portland
Maine
Michigan Ex Heavy Vote In Prohibition Amendment Race
Detroit voters faced ideal conditions for a heavy turnout in a state wide prohibition battle alongside the presidential contest. The election reflected strong interest in the amendment and its opponents amid a busy political day.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Weather and Election Notes Across Alabama and Nation
Birmingham dispatch notes Alabama’s twelve electoral votes pledged to President Wilson as Eastern Northern and Western states await results. Weather is clear and polling hours run from 8 a m to 6 p m.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Wilson
Polly
Vermont Quiet Campaign Shapes Lams Vote Story
Vermont residents observed a quiet election campaign as Lams vote in Montpelier. Local turnout and issues shaped the day's politics with expected results pending across the state.
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Lams
Vermont
Montpelier
Weather Note From Early Hours In Clear Sky
A light frost lingered in the early hours with a clear sky and wintry temperature. The brief observation notes a cold, tranquil morning atmosphere.
Border issues in Arizona shape voter mood
Phoenix report notes border condition disputes expected to influence today's Arizona elections. Fair weather aided turnout as residents faced issues tied to border policy.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Unusually Heavy Vote Reported Across Oklahoma
Oklahoma City voters turned out in large numbers for national and state offices as clear weather helped early indications of an unusually heavy ballot. Reports from downstate areas suggested a heavy vote amid unsettled skies and heavy clouds noted by the weather bureau.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Okla
Weather Bureau
Arkansas Voting Opens In Clear Election Day
Little Rock reports clear weather across the state as polls open at 8 a.m. and will close at 6 30 p.m with a full voter turnout anticipated.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Ideal Autumn Weather in Virginia Election Day
Ideal autumn weather is reported in Virginia as polls open at sunrise and close at sunset. Voters head to the polls across the state on election day with conditions described as favorable for casting ballots.
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Virginia
Richmond
Louisville votes briskly as polls open statewide
Fair weather in Louisville drew a brisk early vote with party leaders predicting a large turnout across Kentucky. Polls opened at 6 a.m. and will close at 4 p.m.
Michigan Prohibition Fight Spurs Record Early Voting
From every section of lower Michigan came reports of early voting aided by clear weather and a state-wide prohibition fight. Authorities say the turnout will be record-breaking due to the vigor and bitterness of the issue.
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Michigan
Detroit
Mich
Lower Michigan
Few Gua cate Vote at Columbus
The only national guardsmen voting are those who reside in the county of their station or plan to become residents after service or who have received leave to vote at home. The attorney general ruled that legal residence cannot be proven while away on federal duty.
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Columbus
M. M
National
Amendments Figure In Louisiana
New Orleans report notes fair weather across the state and a large anticipated turnout for eighteen proposed constitutional amendments. Voters were registering for a potential Democratic majority as polls opened at six in the morning and close at six in the evening.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Senator Sorghum predicts election outcome with sharp joke
In a Washington Star quote, Senator Sorghum quips that the state is headed for a walk over in the next election but jokes about who will be the one walked on, reflecting partisan swagger and campaign mood.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Heavy vote seen in Bexar County as ballots challenged
Ten voters turned out in sizable numbers as the city and county leaned Democratic for state and national races. The Hughes National Alliance urged support for Hughes and Crea ger, the latter a Republican governor candidate. Ballots remove C H Hurdleston as railroad commissioner nominee and Jap Thorne faced similar edits. Voter confusion arose from redistricting by the county commissioners, placing three candidates in districts misaligned with residence.
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Hughes National Alliance
Hughes
Creager
C. H. Hurdleston
Jap Thorne
Large Republican Vote Expected in Waco Race
Waco Texas reports a larger vote anticipated for Republicans in today’s presidential election. Committees have canvassed city and county precincts to mobilize Hughes supporters. C H Hurdleston runs as the Democratic nominee for railroad commissioner on today’s ticket.
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Waco
Tex
Hughes
C. H. Hurdleston
Light early voting in Austin for general election
A quiet turnout marked by focus on the railroad commissioner race in Travis county. Hurdleston appears on the ballot and voters follow attorney general guidance or Governor Ferguson’s straight-ticket advice as Republicans expect a light showing.
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Austin
Tex
Travis County
Hurdleston
Ferguson
Light vote at Galveston in railroad commissioner race
Galveston Texas voters polled a light general election turnout. Interest centered on the race for the railroad commissioner for the unexpired term as polling continued in the city today.
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Galveston
Tex
Aiight
Rhode Island Holds First Direct Vote for Senator
Providence voters began the first direct Senate election in Rhode Island with strong early turnout. The day opened clear with mild weather as residents lined up to cast ballots for a United States senator.
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Providence
R. I
United States
Rhode Island
Sracer
Teacher Near Death After Narrow Escape in Oakbrook
Oakbrook Pennsylvania Miss May E Dillon a primary school teacher faced a near fatal incident after being forced to reprimand a pupil. She only realized the danger the next day and authorities investigated the events surrounding the episode.
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Oakbrook
May E. Dillon
Schoolhouse danger after nitro glycerine caps found
A pupil hid a nitro glycerine cap in his pocket and another boy found a can of the explosive in a stone quarry. The owner later recovered all caps from pupils pockets and desks, leaving the school in danger of explosion for 25 hours.
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Lawrence Hine
Prize fighter ambition noted by farmer in Washington Star
The Washington Star quotes Farmer Corn tessel remarking that Josh aims to earn his living by labor and has one clear goal to become a prize fighter.
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Josh
Farmer Corntessel
Washington Star
Dead Man Votes In Sioux City
Clarence Peterson, recorded as deceased, obtained an absent voter ballot in Sioux City and left it with the county recorder. He died early this morning after a runaway horse crashed into his car, yet the ballot is to be counted under the law.
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Sioux City
Clarence Peterson
Peterson
County Recorder's Office
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