Wilson wins reelection and GOP losses noted in North Carolina
The piece surveys the 1916 presidential results and reactions across state lines, highlighting Wilson's re election in California and New York, Hughes as loser, and North Carolina figures Randolph Davidson and High Point township. It notes party shifts, local forecasters, and the political atmosphere with colorful commentary.
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High Point Township
Baen
New York Herald
Calamity of thirteen votes and Friday fate in California
A fragmented note suggests the number thirteen tied to California electoral votes and an early result announcement on a Friday. It ponders whether Friday luck, or misfortune, affected outcomes and references a phantom name Wilson in a cryptic phrase.
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Wilson
California
Lincoln County News
Perkins
Voting margins show Wilson leading Hughes by 403,312 in popular vote
The current count places Wilson at 8 563 713 votes versus Hughes at 8 160 401. A 1912 comparison notes Taft Roosevelt totals, then highlights Wilson overcoming a 1 318 380 gap to gain 1 721 692 more votes. The piece ends with a political merchandising plug from Leonard Beagans Stamey.
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Hughes
Roosevelt
Taft
Pacific Coast
United States
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Mexican
Oregon
North Central
Ohio
Celebrations Highlight Record Presidential Vote Victory
Observers note widespread demonstrations over the ascendency of the president with strong crowds on Thursday and Friday nights. The popular vote surpasses Taft and Roosevelt in 1912 by about two million and exceeds all prior presidents by roughly a half million.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Tfetefore
Wallstreet Bets On Wilson Post Election Swing
After the election Wallstreet offered odds of 2 to 1 on Wilson while Hughes traded at 10 to 7 just before. The note reflects betting markets shifting in response to the political race.
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Wilson
Hughes
Close NC vote mirrors national tally delays
The article notes the vote counted slowly this year, with no definite result until the final tally. It contrasts North Carolina’s slower count with other states and remarks the outcome remained uncertain while the nation waited for results.
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