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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
8
In New York on November 6 1912 Woodrow Wilson is projected as the next president after a decisive victory over his opponents. The article notes his rapid rise in politics and that he carried several states signaling a strong electoral win.
In 1911 election results the Roosevelt split weakened Republican strength in Maine Massachusetts Connecticut New York Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Kentucky New Jersey Maryland Tennessee Nebraska Oregon and Missouri. Wilson leads in many states with Democrats set to control House and likely the 1914 elections. California New York and Louisiana show strong Progressive and women’s voting impact. Missouri and Nevada outcomes remain unsettled as results come in.
A fragmented list names many states and electoral vote counts for Taft and others with totals showing the national map of electoral votes. The document presents state names, abbreviations, and numeric tallies indicating how states contribute to the electoral college totals.
Washington reports a Democratic sweep with the Senate and House tilting blue. Key figures defeated include Uncle Joe Cannon, while Nicholas Longworth and Sereno E. Payne win narrow reentries. Gains reshape committees and potential senator selections across Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, and more.
President Taft learned of Governor Wilson's victory at his brother C. P. Taft's Cincinnati home on Pike Street. A telegraph office opened at 6 PM and bulletins of the Democratic landslide poured in, influencing Taft to accept the outcome before dining with his party at 7:30 PM.
Colonel Roosevelt carried Oyster Bay New York by a 292 plurality over Wilson with totals 510 to 218 and Taft 87. In the Colonel's own election district Roosevelt led 282 to 86 with Taft 28.
Augusta reports Georgia voted solidly Democratic with all congressmen, statehouse officials, and the legislature returning Democratic. Wilson won the state by a large margin, while Socialist support was negligible.
News from New York on November 6 reports a sweeping Democratic win led by Governor Wilson and Representative Sulzer. Democrats gain control of both state legislative chambers, with the Senate at 33 to 18 and the Assembly narrowing to a Democratic majority. Sulzer defeats Strauss and Hedges, while Wilson leads Roosevelt and Taft in New York City precincts using voting machines.
National Democratic Chairman McCombs sent a telegram to Governor-elect Wilson at 620 last night referencing a Sept 16 1910 message. The Sept 16 telegram congratulated Wilson on his New Jersey nomination and predicted victory in November.
Wisconsin swung to the Democratic side as early returns show Roosevelt near fifty thousand votes in the state. Estimates put Wilson ahead by about fifteen thousand and Governor candidate Karel by at least thirty five thousand. Milwaukee county also saw Socialists swept from office amid cross party gains.
Jersey City November 6 Wilson carried New Jersey by a large margin and all twelve Democratic assemblymen won, giving Hughes twelve votes in the U S senator contest.
Wilson has carried Nebraska by upward of 15 000 votes as Norris and Shallenberg contest the U S Senate seat in a close race reported from Lincoln on November 6.
In Indianapolis on November 6 Woodrow Wilson carries Indiana by about 100 000 votes. Roosevelt second Taft third. Governor-elect Samuel M Ralston Democrat leads Beveridge Progressive and Durbin Republican by large margins in key counties including Vanderburgh and Tippecanoe. Beveridge trails Durbin in Indianapolis and Marion county while Beveridge leads Durbin elsewhere.
Roosevelt sent a congratulatory message to Governor Wilson at Princeton stating the American people by a great plurality have conferred the highest honor. He also affirmed acceptance of the result with good humor and noted the Progressive cause will ultimately triumph for the people’s well being.
Boston voters favored Wilson and Marshall by a large margin marking the first time Massachusetts will cast its electoral votes for Democratic candidates. Foss won the governor’s race for the third time, Taft finished second to Wilson and a close third overall for Taft.
Chicago returns show Colonel Roosevelt leading Wilson by about 15 000 with expectation of 100 000 more in downstate counties. Dunne the Democratic candidate for governor leads Illinois by about 100 000.
Champ Clark, speaker of the house, wins re election in Montgomery Missouri district for the ninth time. He secures the seat in the current election confirming continued leadership in the area and national politics.
Woodrow Wilson spoke to Princeton students urging young men to support the incoming administration. He warned against triumphalism, urged quiet temper and resolute purpose, and said the election lesson is responsibility. Wilson said a great cause has triumphed for the American people as he planned to sleep in and rise at noon.
Hartford voters swung Democratic by about 10,000, reelecting Governor Simeon Baldwin by about 15,000. The statewide ticket backed by Baldwin won decisively, yielding Democratic control of the state senate as the house remains close. The Progressives may hold balance of power. no U.S. senator elected this year.
Ohio returns Wilson with a plurality over 101,000, Cox wins governor's post by a larger margin. Democrats secure a large majority in both houses of the assembly.
The Rev William F Dunn of Granite City Illinois is under arrest in Evansville Indiana charged with luring Essell Mickell eighteen to the city and living with her as husband and wife for three weeks.
Sullivan Circuit Court case No 15226 files action to quiet title against nonresidents David Pearce vs James Ledgerwood et al. defendants named include multiple heirs and kin with unknown first names. Court warns appearance or demurrer required by December 30, 1912. clerk Charles R Rainsback signs.
Anna Vanarsdall named administratrix of the estate of Harry G Vanarsdall of Sullivan county Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Hunts Gambill attorneys. First insertion October 23 1912-31.
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