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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1912
Page
1
The Star urges voters to demand equal rights and a square deal by backing Progressive Party candidates. It calls to vote for measures and leaders who will serve the people and kick bosses out of politics, stressing unity for change in this state and nation.
Intermittent rain did not stop voting as precincts reported early turnout. Progressive and Democratic headquarters claimed favorable momentum while Republicans tried to find hopeful signs. Bob Hodge voted No in his 37th precinct. In Trimmer Humphrey precinct only three votes by 10 am, all against the congressman.
A 25 year sentence followed the jury verdict against Mrs. Lindloff who was found guilty of poisoning her 15 year old son with arsenic. The trial included testimony of arsenic in the boy’s organs and earlier suspicions tied to two husbands and another child’s death. She asserted innocence and claimed there is no justice in the system.
Report notes Hy and County election activity up to noon with ballots crowded at 4. The progressive tree claims a far cry of the race and a comfortable margin.
Nov 5 report from Anole Wire notes three elderly women McCartney 90 Bessie and another Mrs. were first to vote at the Morning polling place in their precinct.
Voters are urged to favor dry measures as local option effects appear. Wenatchee shows a figure of more than 8 percent lower consumption than the yearly average, reflecting changes since population shifts.
Eugene Chafin, prohibition presidential candidate, voted early at polling booth 13 in his home precinct Tucson Artz Nov 5. He said his total campaign earnings to date amount to 48 dollars, claiming it as a record.
New York November 5 noon report shows Charles D Hilles chairman of the Republican National Committee absent from headquarters with few workers present and no predictions on President Taft's chances.
Voters at polling places are asked to contact Progressive headquarters at Main 7033 as soon as election returns come in, whether partial or complete. The instruction emphasizes prompt reporting of results to headquarters.
Salt Lake weather was very cloudy with possible rain as voters prepared to cast ballots in Utah. President Taft remained the favorite in the limited betting on the state result.
In Princeton New Jersey on November 5 Woodrow Wilson cast ballot No 112 and quipped about the electors as hidden as possible. In Cincinnati Ohio Taft voted in Third ward precinct M after a long breakfast and Roosevelt voted at Oyster Bay at 1206 pm. The ballot numbers were 103 for Taft and 265 for Roosevelt.
Barbara Arnold an 18 year old nurse in Rev William Williamson's family confessed in St Louis that she set the Berlin hotel blaze last Friday to create excitement. The fire killed two women and a man and caused hundreds of thousands in property loss. She said she also tried to burn the Windermere hotel.
Senator Joseph M. Dixon of Montana forecast the progressive ticket will finish second, preserving the party as a dominant force. He predicted Roosevelt would win nationally but offered no update on overall vote progress.
The Star announces a first extra edition at seven o clock to publish nationwide election returns from multiple states. It promises ahead coverage of results in nation, state and county via a special leased wire.
The article notes heavy voting in Seattle with most public bets on the presidential result. Bettors expect Roosevelt to lose to Taft, predicting Taft a poor third, while Debs may surpass Taft in votes. The piece warns that many wagers were ill advised and not grounded in outcomes.
Early returns from Massachusetts show Taft leading with New Bedford data across five of 25 precincts reporting Taft 1,238 Roosevelt 467 Wilson 680. Acushnet and Norwell show mixed results while Republicans and Democrats duel in governor races. Prohibitionists and socialists plan sizable totals, with Cox favored in betting. Boston expects a record turnout near half a million votes.
Kingston Massachusetts reports Roosevelt 95 Taft 128 Wilson 86 as voters supported Taft, Roosevelt and Wilson in the presidential race with Kingston showing a split pattern from 1908. nationwide telegrams describe an unusually heavy turnout and suggest Wilson leading in several states.
A light statewide vote due to heavy weather. Central Oregon sees heavy rain hurting rural ballots. Wilson and Roosevelt run neck and neck with Taft in third. Woman's suffrage strong in cities but weak in rural areas.
In San Francisco on November 6, heavy rain dubbed Roosevelt luck hindered voter turnout in Northern California. Democrats hoped northern counties would back Wilson heavily to offset Roosevelt votes in the south near Tehachapi, complicating party managers’ expectations.
Columbus dispatch notes Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic nominee likely to carry Ohio and possibly sweep the state ticket in the upcoming election.
In Missoula Montana on November 5 voters show a party edge narrower than expected. Democrats claim Montana victory by 15 000, but a cautious estimate reduces to about 2000. Registration up 30 percent since two years ago, with Senator Dixon likely defeated for reelection.
Fine weather in Milwaukee today heralds a record turnout. The impact of Senator La Follette criticising Roosevelt and mildly endorsing Wilson is unclear. Victor L. Berger, socialist congressman, is virtually assured reelection.
The New York Mail last night conceded Roosevelt would win New York. The paper noted even money offered on Roosevelt with no takers and betting against Taft at 26 to 1, also without takers.
Eugene V. Debs, the socialist presidential candidate, could not cast a ballot in Terre Haute as he failed to register. He was away during every registration period, preventing his participation.
Report from Terre Haute notes election fraud charges connected to heavy early voting. Gov Thos K Marshall, Democratic nominee for vice president, voted early and returned to the statehouse as detectives investigate. Progressives decline to predict Indiana results. Navy involvement mentioned as context.
Lincoln on November 5 reports a close contest for Nebraska's electoral vote between Roosevelt and Wilson, with Taft third. The Democratic state ticket may win, aided by Bryan's four day tour, though Roosevelt's rural momentum tempered the outlook.
In Jackson on November 5, progressive leaders say they can trim the Democratic pluralities in Mississippi as Col. Roosevelt shows unexpected strength. Voters also face the initiative and referendum law proposal on the ballot.
Early reports from New Haven indicate Connecticut will vote in a tight presidential race among the three candidates. Democratic and Republican leaders each claim the state by about 15 000 votes, suggesting a razor close result.
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