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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
1
Cook County vote shows a rapid Democratic lead with nearly two thousand margin as results pour in and more counties report. Illinois statewide results favor Wilson, signaling strong momentum for the party across multiple jurisdictions.
Early returns show Wilson ahead of Roosevelt in Illinois as 663 precincts remain. Cook County gives Roosevelt a 33,257 edge, while 2125 precincts outside Cook give Wilson a 39,883 lead, net 1,608. Statewide, 876 precincts uncounted leave Wilson 7,186 ahead overall with outsides tallying 45,445 for Wilson.
Joseph Davies Western manager reports to Democratic headquarters that Wilson leads in Illinois with 23 counties yet unheard from. He estimates a 7,000 to 10,000 vote lead if southern Democratic counties shift as predicted and calls for turning prosperity into campaign progress.
Danville Illinois November 6 Democrat Kank J Owair wins congress seat in the eighteenth district by a small eleven vote plurality over former Speaker Joseph G Cannon. Vermilion county supports Cannon while Kankakee and other counties back Owair with notable pluralities and totals listed.
In Biloxi Mississippi on Election Day 1912 450 votes were cast Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic electors led with 3235 to 66 for Roosevelt 11 for Taft and 20 for Debs County attorney nominee Harrison won 280 votes in Biloxi The county attorney proposition passed 303 for 12 against Amendment no 1 135 for 75 against Amendment no 2 134 for 78 against Amendment no 3 148 for 75 against
In Pass Christian Mississippi on November 7 the local and national results show a small voter turnout about five percent. President Wilson leads with 126 of 155 votes while Roosevelt Taft and Debs tally 15 12 and 1 respectively. Pat Harrison wins a dominant share with 101 votes and county attorney retention passes by 124 to 29. Three amendments pass by wide margins and John T McDonald Jr receives the most votes in Harrison County for Beat No 3 over Demetz.
The Mobile sewer bond issue of 100000 voted September 2 to extend sanitary sewers in outlying districts was enjoined in chancery court on grounds ballots violated the constitution. City Attorney Boone served the injunction. Hale's appeal plan to the supreme court was announced.
DAFAUla Alabama November 7 Harry L Shorter of Birmingham visiting his mother and sisters said a strong probability exists he will enter the race for secretary of state about sixteen months hence. He reports strong support from friends and is a brother in law of ex governor Jelks and formerly Alabama commissioner of insurance.
Washington reports remain unclear but show Democrats with 47 senators, two shy of Senate control. Thompson of Kansas gains margin over Stubbs, boosting hope for Democratic command of the upper chamber as more results trickle in.
In Sioux Falls on November 7 Roosevelt held a lead over Wilson by about five thousand votes with Taft eliminated in South Dakota. The Progressive Republican split had Roosevelt winning the state in the primaries and electors agreed to back Taft if the contest was Taft versus Wilson. Governors race between Byrne and Johnson remained undecided, but a Republican legislature appeared elected.
Unofficial returns from Uinta county indicate Republicans will hold a majority on the joint ballot in the legislature and Senator Warren's re election seems assured. Cheyenne Wyoming November 7 reports early results confirming Warren’s continued seat.
November 7 report from Grand Forks says Republican HQ concedes Woodrow Wilson carried North Dakota by about 4,000 votes while Democratic HQ concedes L B Hanna will win the governorship by about 3,000 to 4,000. Republican state and congressional committees are expected to win by substantial majorities. likely Republican legislature with 38 seats more than Democrats and A A Bruce defeating J E Robinson for supreme court judgeship.
President-elect Woodrow Wilson says his right course is to hear everybody and make no statements on national and international questions for now. He plans to remain receptive, avoid pronouncing himself before taking office, and will continue reading mail himself, noting he can recognize friends by their typewriters.
Washington November 7 Governor Hadley arrived on private business and refused to deny discussing a possible run for second place on the Republican ticket with President Taft. Washington chatter centers on an extra session and the president’s annual Message to Congress. Some insiders say Hadley would view the honor as empty.
Newspapers clippings about explosions were read at the dynamite conspiracy trial, traced to John J. McNamara from International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers officials. Letters show requests for news about events of interest, while the government argues continual solicitation and planning of explosions across territories.
The Philippine Assembly today unanimously adopted a resolution conveying congratulations to the president elect. The speaker Sergio Osmeña sent a cablegram noting the assembly and the Philippine people express hope and confidence that the new administration will recognize Philippine independence in line with petitions from the Assembly.
President E. N. Brown of the National Railway of Mexico arrived in Mobile in the Mexico at 11 a.m. and left for New Orleans at 1:45 p.m. He toured the Louisville and Nashville docks and the Monle and Ohio fruit wharf with an Item representative. Brown praised Mobile facilities and noted strong local activity and port expansion. He predicted Mexico's troubles would end within sixty days.
In Siath Ward the delay stemmed from a 350 ballots count. Election officers served diligently and finished counting after 2 a.m. with the legal notice posted outside the polling place. The returning officer took the ballot box to his home for lack of another location, papers fully certified.
Cincinnati dispatch recalls President Taft choosing to view a hostile election result with humor. He reportedly said he would be glad to ride down Pennsylvania Avenue with President Wilson, noting comfort in the moment and acceptance of the outcome despite the setback.
A telegram from Ricardo Gomez Robelo representing General Pasqual Orozco’s revolutionary movement in northern Mexico congratulates Woodrow Wilson. He notes that the Democratic party platform aligns closely with reforms sought by Mexico’s revolutionists. The message is dated November 6 in El Paso Texas.
President Taft arrived in Washington at 9 40 a m after a trip via Harrisburg where Missouri Governor Hadley joined the president’s train. Hadley will confer with Taft the same day. Asked about the Republican ticket he replied he had not been asked.
UNCLE ZEB the WEATHER provides a forecast through 7 p m Friday. Mobile and vicinity expect fair, colder tonight around 52 degrees, then fair and warmer Friday with light to moderate north winds shifting to variable. Alabama similar, Mississippi cooler tonight, southeast colder. Friday fair and slightly warmer with variable winds. Shippers' Forecast warns of 34 degrees for 36 hour shipments north and 410 degrees west temperature guidance east.
Nashville reports indicate Ben W. Hooper Republican is assured victory over McMillin Democrat with about a 5 000 vote margin. Early county returns show Wilson leading Taft and Roosevelt in the presidential race, and Republicans plus independent Democrats hold the senate while Democrats control the house. Prohibition laws look unlikely to change. Anti Patterson forces on joint ballot hold a strong majority for the U S Senate seat.
Harbormaster Thomas P. Norville reports a surge in Mobile trade for October, with 79 vessels totaling 99 446 tons, up from 65 vessels and 59 594 tons in September. The gain stems from higher tonnage per vessel, marking a notable one month rise in commerce.
Citronelle will observe Citronelle Day on Thursday November 14 as designated by the fair committee. A special train will run from Citronelle and nearby areas to Mobile for the event. Citronelle’s exhibit at the fair will feature a wide range of local products arriving Monday aboard a special car.
G H Boifeuillet an Atlanta traveling salesman was run down on Dexter avenue by a car owned by M Sabel and driven by George Cody. He was taken to a hospital in an unconscious condition with possible skull fracture. Cody is under arrest and Boifeuillet represents the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company.
In Mexico City on November 6, Generals Blanquet and Angeles routed Zapatistas less than six miles from Cuernavaca. Official losses were not released, but Blanquet reported the insurgents abandoned their positions and fled after a three-hour engagement.
President Taft issues a proclamation setting Thursday November 25 as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God for blessings. The notice was issued from Washington on November 7.
Collector of Port Ashley reports ten month import valuations up by over one million dollars year over year. The ten month totals reached 80 411 980 in combined imports and exports, with Mexico leading imports at 204 231 and Honduras showing a drop. The data shows 384 843 imports for the latest month and a 1 034 391 gain in ten month imports versus the prior year.
Five Turkish districts remain in Europe as Allied Balkan forces siege Constantinople Adrianople and Saloniki. Reports cite possible evacuation of Saloniki and Turkish retreat paths while Monastir remains contested. Enter Porte Sunday hoped by invaders. Scutari and Adrianople resist stubbornly. critics warn the capital’s fall is not imminent.
Col Roosevelt remains undeterred after Tuesday's defeat and meets with leaders at Sagamore Hill. He says the fight will go on and the cause must triumph, planning to keep in touch with the movement while pursuing a quieter winter at home.
Jim Page, convicted thief with three prior records, appeared in the inferior court and received six months at hard labor from Judge Chamberlain. His latest offense involved stealing a box of cigars from a Filbridge proprietor on New York Avenue and Washington Avenue. News from the Adriatic fronts reports heavy fighting and Turkish defenses near Constantinople as foreign powers monitor events and consider potential reinforcements.
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