Hughes and Fairbanks Clinch National Victory in 1900s Election
New York reports Charles Evans Hughes elected president and Charles Warren Fairbanks the vice president as early returns show a strong Republican landslide. Talks focus on German American support and Progressives rejoining the G O P. Analysts note gains in Illinois Indiana and New York with New England states solid for Hughes.
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Hughes greeted by crowds at Hotel Astor headquarters
New York reports Hughes leads in eastern states and likely national majority. A crowd surrounded Hughes at the eighth floor Hotel Astor where private detectives held back the throng as congratulatory exchanges occurred with Miss Dorothy Radley presenting a large bouquet. Mrs Hughes and family joined in the scene amid red fire on the roof and two large flags amid searchlights.
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Makeup of next Congress gains and losses noted
New York reports indicate Republicans likely gained two senators in Maine and New York with potential gains in Indiana and New Jersey. Senate control would require nine seats. Democratic House majority of twenty three expected to shrink as early returns show a net Republican gain of one to offset Democratic gains in North Carolina and Pennsylvania.
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Voting Starts With a Rush in Baltimore Polls
Voters rushed to polls in Baltimore as openings began and country districts reported late openings, signaling an early and large vote.
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James P. Goodrich Elected Indiana Governor
James P. Goodrich wins the Indiana gubernatorial race as a Republican, succeeding the previous administration and shaping the state’s political direction.
Hughes Leads in Indiana in Early Returns
Indiana voters cast a record tally with Hughes leading Wilson by up to 40,060 in incomplete statewide returns. Goodrich led Adair by 7,645 for governor, while Kern trailed New by 11,252 for the long term Senate and Tageart trailed Watson by 7,292 for the short term. Result coverage notes warm weather, large turnout, few violations, and early voting by top candidates.
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Boone county returns show party splits in first Indiana results
Complete Boone county counts from Lebanon show presidential votes Wilson 3510 and Hughes 8334. Governor results Adair 8465 and Goodrich 3360. Senator Kern 9492 and New 3337 with Taggart 3472 and Watson 3330 as competing choices.
Incomplete Henry County Election Returns Reported
Henry Newcastle Indiana November 8 incomplete returns show presidential votes Wilson 1480 Hughes 1818 and gubernatorial results Adair 1456 Goodrich 1845 New 1460 1858 Taggart 1455 Watson 1848 with totals pending updates.
Vigo County Returns Show Mixed Presidential and Gubernatorial Early Totals
In Vigo county incomplete returns on election night list presidential votes for Wilson 1693 and Hughes 1280. For governor Adair 1861 and Goodrich 1085. Also early governor race figures show New 1075 Taggart 1418 Watson 1081.
St Joseph County Returns For President and Local Races
Incomplete returns from St Joseph county show President Wilson leading with 90 votes to Hughes 830. Governor results list Adair Dem 803 and Goodrich Rep 732. Senate results have Kern Dem 722, New Rep 572, Taggart Dem 707, and Watson Rep 579.
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Vanderburg County Returns Show Tight Races in Evansville
In Vanderburgh County Indiana on November 8 incomplete returns list President Wilson 3189, Hughes 3012. Governor Adair Democrat 3158, Bright Republican 3002. U S Senator Kern Democrat 3280, New Republican 2996, Taggart Democrat 3248, Watson Republican 2991.
Election Totals Reported for Tippecanoe County
Tippecanoe Lafayette Indiana results show Incom Wilson 1269 Hughes 2103 for governor Adair 1285 Goodrich 2182 for US Senator Kern 1271 New 2105 Taggart 1264 Watson 2082 with Dem and Rep candidates listed. Voter tallies reflect county results across multiple offices.
Local returns show Hughes leads in Montgomery County
In Crawfordsville Indiana on November 8 incomplete totals credit Hughes with a majority of 181. For governor Adair a Democrat has 2971 votes while Goodrich the Republican has 3276. For United States senator Kern Democrat has 2997 New Republican 3242 Taggart Democrat 2942 Watson Republican 3266.
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Ohio Senate and Governor Wins Seen In Early Returns
Democratic state headquarters claim a Wilson landslide in Ohio makes the reelection of United States Senator Pomerene and Governor Cox likely. Early returns show Pomerene competitive in many districts, while incomplete totals list Wilson ahead of Hughes and Pomerene ahead of Herrick in the senator race.
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Delaware Republicans split in election race
Wilmington news notes a factional split in the Republican party with United States Senator Henry A. DuPont and Rep. Thomas W. Miller facing opposition from former Rep. Hiram R. Burton and Edward G. Bradford running as independent Republicans. Democratic candidates are Josiah Wolcott for senator and Alfred S. Bolke for congress.
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Detroit Voters Show Interest Amid Prohibition and Mayoral Fight
On November 8 in Detroit the weather drew a heavy voter turnout. The big contests included the statewide prohibition amendment for home rule and the mayoral race with Oscar B. Marx, the Republican mayor, facing challenger William F. Connolly, the former judge and local Democratic leader.
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Guardsmen Vote on Mexican Border in El Paso
Ten thousand officers and soldiers of the Pennsylvania national guard and MaRanchu Guardsmen on duty at the Mexican border cast ballots for presidential, congressional and state tickets. Election commissioners from Massachusetts and Pennsylvania supervised the voting at their camps in El Paso.
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West Virginia Election Day Sees Broad Voter Turnout
Charleston reports pleasant weather and large turnout as government agents led by W. G. Barnhart monitored polls and private detectives patrolled other areas. Main interest focused on the woman suffrage amendment beside the presidential ticket.
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La Follette and Philipp Vote Across Wisconsin
Reports from Wisconsin show a heavy early vote with overcast weather. U.S. Senator Robert M. La Follette cast his ballot at his Madison home precinct while Governor Philip voted in Milwaukee.
Missouri Governor and Senate Race In Close First Returns
In Missouri incomplete returns on November 8 show Wilson ahead for governor with 2341 votes to Hughes 2124 and Gardner 1604. Lamm has 1612. For U S senator Reed leads with 1520 to Dickey 1428.
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Balloting Brisk In Connecticut
Clear weather in New Haven drew many voters to the polls as balloting proceeded briskly and a heavy vote was cast in the early hours.
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Colorado voters face snowstorm amid beer amendment vote
Denver observers report a heavy snowstorm as Colorado residents head to polls on November 8. Dry campaign workers mobilize early to oppose the proposed amendment allowing beer production in the state.
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Light Vermont vote despite quiet campaign
In Montpelier Vermont the election opened with a light turnout in the early hours. The sky was clear and temperatures were wintry as voters began to cast ballots.
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Heavy Vote At Cincinnati Election Report
Cincinnati voters flocked to polls as many factories and shops closed and weather stayed clear and warm, heightening interest in the election. Local results awaited across the city with turnout noted as substantial.
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