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Newspaper
The Randall County News
Location
Canyon, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
1
The Republican Party lacks seventeen votes to control the next Congress after a reduced majority in the lower house. Party leaders race to secure defections and solidify leadership ahead of upcoming sessions.
Chicago reports at 1 80 o'clock shows 3816 districts counted with 179 Republicans and 130 Democrats, many races unsettled. Republicans trail by 17 votes to hold the House. Senate composition and holdovers indicate 60 Republicans, 31 Democrats, and 1 doubtful.
Reported results indicate Republicans keep a large majority while the senate's political complexion changes little. The snippet hints at Oregon ballots and a primary affecting state legislature as part of the broader election context.
J A Blow of Bullard Texas exhibitor in the Agricultural department at the state fair reports three ears of corn earning him 3833 to date. The trio won first in their class the sweepstakes and the grand sweepstakes with premiums totaling 835. if shown at more fairs earnings may rise.
John F Stowe On the Frontier company staged an entertaining performance in their tent last Wednesday night in this city. A large audience attended and praised the credible rendition of the play. The company features a band considered the best in Canyon City in many days.
Eugene Moore stages Mrs. EK D Ek M Southworths famous story The Hidden Hand in Old Virginia style at the Can yon City Opera House on November 1. The drama promises humor and broad appeal for all ages and is praised as a meritorious company performance. Also notes a political report: New York City votes against the Democratic National Ticket Taft perhaps surpassing Roosevelt from four years ago.
Maryland and Nevada were seen as doubtful electors while Kentucky might yield a Taft vote. Bryan faced a historic defeat as Taft led 298 to 174 with 11 votes undecided. Republicans faced House losses though Cannon was re-elected. New York favored Taft, and Missouri shifted to Bryan with Stone winning the Senate seat. Texas favored Bryan and Campbell with a 150,000 margin. Lyon led in the presidential race in that state.
After a week in Dallas for the State Fair T C Thompson reports a pleasant trip and a fine exposition. He predicts that exhibits from the Panhandle shown there will bring much good to the country.
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