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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1904
Page
4
Warnings about sustained wood prices follow predictions of no drop from last winter. Casualty columns brace for more stories as the year moves on. A etiquette guide advises biscuits not to be opened with fingers. A newly married acquaintance jokes some relationships require extreme measures like dynamite or a cold chisel.
Republicans concede Parker leads in Tennessee with a probable 25 000 vote majority while Fra sier secures reelection by 12 000 to 20 000. Eight Democrats win congressional seats leaving delegation balance unchanged. Democrats secure at least 100 of 132 General Assembly seats, ensuring William B. Bate's U S Senate reelection.
In Massachusetts the Republican ticket held a presidential win for Roosevelt by 82,000 but Governor Bates lost to W L Douglass of Brockton by about 25,000. The Republican state committee takes the rest of the ticket as gains appear in both legislative chambers. The legislature will select two U S senators.
Iowa returns indicate a Republican gain over 1900 with Roosevelt leading by about 120,000. The entire Republican state ticket is elected by large pluralities, nearly matching the head of the ticket, and breaking previous records. Analysts attribute this largely to Bryan Democrats voting for Roosevelt in large numbers.
Advices from all parts of Arkansas bear out estimates of a 40,000 plurality for Parker and his electors. Each of the seven congressional districts is Democratic by majorities from 4,000 to 6,000. Total vote expected to be lower than in September due to county apathy.
Partial returns indicate Parker and Davis leading with a plurality over half of the estimated total vote of 0,000. All eleven Democratic congressmen are elected as results remain incomplete.
Parker led South Carolina by no less than a 40000 vote plurality. The Democratic state ticket won without opposition. The legislature and ten Democratic congressmen have been elected, indicating a sweeping party victory.
Parkersburg reports Roosevelt's victory in West Virginia with a stated Democratic concession of over 10,000. Republicans claim a record statewide majority potentially surpassing 306,000 for the Roosevelt candidacy.
Louisville reports Parker winning Kentucky by 12 000 to 14 000 with Democrats holding ten to one congressional delegation. Fifth district shows Democratic decline while Republican gains offset. Eleventh district results delayed. Populists gain slightly. Louisville bond issue of 3.5 million dollars defeated.
Roosevelt wins Missouri by about 165000. Folk is the sole Democrat elected governor with a ~25000 plurality. Legislature remains in doubt with Republican odds to choose Senator Cockrell's successor.
In St. Paul on November 10 it is claimed Roosevelt will finish near 125000 ahead after all returns are in. John A. Johnson Democrat and Ray W. Jones Republican were elected governor and lieutenant governor respectively. This marks the second Democratic governor in Minnesota history.
Election results show Roosevelt ahead of all tickets, carrying Wisconsin by about 60 000 to 75 000. Governor Lafollette is re elected by around 50 000. Congressional balance remains unchanged from two years ago.
Kansas results indicate a Roosevelt win by a large margin close to 100000. E W Hoch elected governor as a Republican by a plurality of about 55000.
The Republican candidate Brooks wins governor by 6,600, with Osborne trailing by 4,900. The GOP captures the rest of the state ticket by 3,060 to 5,000 margins. Republicans secure both legislative chambers and back Senator Clark for re election. Cheyenne leads for permanent state capital location.
Roosevelt carries Nebraska by about 55 000 to 40 000. Republicans elect in First Fourth Fifth and Sixth districts. Second and Third doubtful. Legislature likely Republican to pick U S Senator Dietrich successor. Omaha Socialists show strong gains and poll largest vote in their history.
Roosevelt carried nearly every county in South Dakota by plurality margins from 100 to 2000, signaling a statewide plurality near 56 000. The previous record was 39 090 in 1889. The entire state ticket and most Republican county tickets and legislators were elected.
Roosevelt wins North Dakota by about 29 000 to 25 000, a 60 percent increase over McKinley. The state ticket likely about 4 000 votes behind. Of 140 legislators, about 90 are Republican, likely securing a Republican U S senator to follow McComber.
Roosevelt won Vermont by about 21 000 votes. he led Mc Kinley's 1900 tally while Parker trailed Bryan. The contest centered on electors with four tickets in contention the Republican Democratic Prohibitionist and Socialist parties.
Democrats carry Louisiana for Parker and Davis by about 35 000. Seven Democratic congressmen elected. Election peaceful with light turnout outside New Orleans.
Maine electors cast for Roosevelt and Fairbanks with Roosevelt leading by a 34.785 plurality. The result marks a Republican gain of 8.349 over four years ago in the same counties and locations.
Early returns show Roosevelt leading Idaho by 15 900 to 26 000 votes with French re elected to Congress by about 12 000 and Geoding, a Republican, elected governor by a similar margin.
The state has kept its Republican national victories intact since 1855 and supports Roosevelt with an electoral vote lead around 20,000.
Roosevelt wins Delaware by about 5000 votes as Republicans secure the governorship and congressional seats. The legislature is expected to be overwhelmingly Republican.
Early estimates from incomplete returns suggest a plurality for Roosevelt by over 10 070 in Colorado. Possible impact on congressional and state officer results remains uncertain.
Early returns indicate a Democratic lead with all congressional candidates winning seats across Florida. The result reinforces party control in the region.
Alabama reported its largest vote in years with Parker electors likely totaling about 75,000, indicating strong voter turnout and support.
In incomplete returns Roosevelt is estimated to have carried Oregon by about 40 582 votes as partial results trend toward his favor.
Scattered returns from Utah indicate Roosevelt will secure a plurality exceeding seven thousand votes, signaling strong support in the western state. The count suggests a decisive victory as results trickle in from various counties.
Indications suggest President Roosevelt carried Rhode Island by a plurality of more than 5006 votes, signaling a tight statewide result.
In Seattle on November 10, Roosevelt electors carried Washington state by more than eighty thousand votes. The result reflects a strong national victory with Roosevelt securing the state for the electoral slate. The count underscores broad support across urban and rural areas alike.
Democratic support in Mississippi is described as unusually large with a tally near 50 000. The text states all Democratic congressmen are elected.
Esopus New York November 9 1904 Judge Parker sent a telegram to the president praising the administration after the election result. The note from Rosemont Esopus dated November 8 states the people by their votes have emphatically approved the President's administration. Alton B Parker signs the message.
The President thanks Alton B Parker of Rosemont New York for congratulations and signs his reply Theodore Roosevelt. The message comes from Washington with Roosevelt acknowledging Parker’s good wishes.
Colorado returns raise Roosevelt plurality beyond 15,000. Republicans claim governor and congressman at large victories while Democrats concede. Republicans threaten to contest the state election over alleged Denver frauds.
Oliver W. Stewart national chairman of the Prohibition party says returns show Dr. Swallow, their presidential candidate, polled at least 300000 votes. He notes satisfaction with the party's showing based on national headquarters reports from Chicago.
William Mallr national secretary of the Socialist party wires that incomplete returns justify an estimate of 600000 votes for Debs and Hanford. Illinois leads with 75000 votes, 42000 from Chicago.
California forecasts a Roosevelt plurality over 100000 with eight Republican congressmen elected. A Republican majority in the state legislature is expected to secure the replacement of Senator Bard by a Republican senator.
Princeton New Jersey November 9 Former President Grover Cleveland declined last night to comment on the election result.
The Hub Clothing Store in Wabash Indiana announces a ten day sale starting November 17 at 9 a m. The stock valued at about $30 000 includes tailor made clothing hats shoes and furnishing goods. Prices are cut well below cost with refunds offered if not satisfied and railroad fares paid for some buyers. Kempner Co proprietor. Also notices hiring for sales positions and local land for sale near Silver Lake.
Advert says Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets are the exact thing required for constipation. Marketed by R. H. Webster & Co. of Adora Ontario claims strong enough for adults yet safe for children and without griping. Sold by Floyd Zimmerman.
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