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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
1
Early national returns show Taft with 306 electoral votes versus 177 for Bryan. Reports from the United Press at 2 o clock place Taft ahead across states including Colorado and Montana. The tally notes Taft at about 308 and Bryan around 172 with several states doubtful.
The report lists governors likely elected or defeated across multiple states including Hughes defeating Chanler by about 50,000, Chanler’s city strength, Johnson in North Dakota, Warner possibly defeated in Michigan, and Democratic gains in Indiana Nebraska and Minnesota. Wisconsin Davidson appears victorious. several southern and western races cited with Veasey Patterson Campbell Spry Cosgrove Glasscock and others noted as winners. The Nebraska and Missouri races remain doubtful with Harmon and Hadley in Ohio undecided.
State Chairman George Wright reports labor support swung to Taft on the coast, with Taft sweeping California Oregon and Washington, while Bryan remains poised for a large popular vote. He notes Ohio as Taft’s stronghold where the governor’s race narrowed the Republican lead.
Indiana returns show John Worth Kern likely to replace Senator Hemenway in the U S Senate as Taft leads the state and Marshall appears to win the governorship. Democratic leaders have begun moves to elect Kern, while Rep Overstreet may lose in the Seventh district.
Early returns show California nearing a single Democratic gain as voters registered. Taft leads in some areas while Bryan and Sawant contest judgeships. In San Francisco, Dunne holds a slim lead with anti graft sentiment aiding Republicans. Golden falls to Cabaniss in short term. Colorado reports Taft ahead by 8 000 to 12 000 as 472 of 1 128 precincts counted with Taft 29 191 and Bryan 28 708.
From 14 Denver precincts 65 707 votes show Victory in the city. Two Republican congressmen and one Democrat will likely be elected. A Democratic legislature may elect a successor to Senator Teller. In San Francisco to day district attorney Langden and the Government league probe charges of illegal voting against Philip Demartini a saloon keeper who allegedly registered from Law while living in Redwood City. Demartini says he lives in his own state but the challenger contends the place has been vacant for months.
Dispatches from Columbus Omaha Little Rock Milwaukee St Louis and Santa Fe detail shifting tallies in early voting. Taft leads Ohio and Wisconsin while Missouri shows Hadley with strong gains and Cowherd trails. Nebraska and New Mexico show uncertain results as rural areas loom large.
A crowded evening outside the Butler Hotel watched The Star's election bulletins update the city and state results from 5 pm to late night. Spectators hailed Taft and Bryan as returns rolled in, with praise to Dr. J. N. Prather and Dr. J. C. Gunby for their assistance.
The King County Democratic Central Committee sent a telegram to William Jennings Bryan praising his enduring greatness despite defeat, stating in the message that he is greater in defeat than Taft in victory.
The state Republican ticket is victorious with William Howard Taft carrying Washington by about 45000 votes. The statewide tally shows approximately 145000 votes cast, with Republicans sweeping county offices while socialists and independents trail. Key figures include Humphrey Cushman Poindexter Cosgrove and May reelected, with Taft leading in major counties and districts.
Chairman Elia Be Bruler of the state Republican committee expressed gratification at the election outcome. He said forecasts were conservative, praising voter confidence in the party and a broad advance in industry and prosperity under Republican leadership.
South Seattle barber Frank Poquett faces a manslaughter charge after a fist fight in South Seattle that killed W. W. King, a mill hand. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney John H. Murphy plans to file information in superior court. Poquett recalls nothing of the strike, while Axel Barrington reported he was not with the drinking party at Brown Bros. saloon.
United Press reports from across California show Capitol removal measures decisively defeated as of noon today. Returns indicate broad opposition statewide, ending the bid to relocate the state capitol.
A schooner named Sybil Maraten departed from Sgiveco bound for Beattle tile morning, signaling a maritime movement in the region.
Election summary shows counts of precincts complete in King County and various offices. Governor results note 81 of 111 precincts, Sheriff 31 city and 50 county precincts, Prosecuting Attorney 150 of 211, Auditor 81 of 111, Treasurer 81 of 111, and County Commissioners counts amid mixed city and county precinct totals.
Prosecution and county offices hinge on King County results with George Vanderveer and Bob Hodge as focal figures. Taft plurality likely statewide. Cosgrove and Hay win majorities. Hodge credited with warding off a courthouse ring despite intense opposition.
The report notes strong GOP showings led by Otto Case and M. J. Carrigan with limited intra party opposition. Several districts elected representatives including Ole Hanson and George W. Jeffries amid anti saloon league opposition. Socialists gain ground suggesting votes shifted from Bryan to Debs, with about 12 000 Seattle voters abstaining yesterday despite morning expectations of a high turnout.
At a home in the early hours Mr Gane shot himself after shooting his mother Mrs Scouten stood over by the dining room table. He died later at St Luke's Hospital while his mother, aided by a table and chair, summoned help but survived.
Funeral services for Mrs. Minnie Goodman shot and killed by E L Bancroft at 1492 Seventh Ave will be held at Bonney-Watson parlors at 4 30 Friday afternoon. The body will be shipped to Port Angeles for interment Bancroft killed himself after the act.
One hundred Arctic Brotherhood members sail this morning aboard the Princess Victoria to attend the grand camp and conclave in Victoria. The convention begins with a grand ball at the Empress hotel with delegates and many accompanying ladies. The program runs through Sunday morning before the return voyage.
President William Eliot of Harvard University announced his resignation with total effect on May 19, 1909. The move ends a 40-year tenure at the New England institution, effective next spring.
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