Recount Shows Wilson Lead In New Hampshire Race
The presidential contest stretched into a second day as California Minnesota New Hampshire and North Dakota emerged as pivotal. Wilson leads in New Hampshire by slight margins while California and Minnesota remain tight. Recounts and court challenges loom as both parties claim key states and tally progress. Georgia?
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Illinois strong for G E Hughes gains 4 seats in congress
Late returns from Illinois outside Chicago boosted Republican gains to four seats with six districts still in doubt. President totals show Wilson leading in state results outside Cook County, while Chicago precincts add to Hughes and other thirds. Several districts remain unsettled with Progs contesting several races.
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Congress May Be Republican in Close Election
New York Nov 9 reports show a tight fight for control of the House with Democrats 217, Republicans 215, Socialists 2, independent 1. Socialists gain in New York and Milwaukee hint at balance of power, promising lively Washington sessions and potential reelect of Champ Clark as speaker if Democrats hold a narrow margin. Senate results show Democrats 51, Republicans 45 with several incumbents defeated. overall both parties eked toward parity as final returns come in.
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Kansas City Debates Local Option Election Move
Kansas City and Jackson county voters backed prohibition by 3411 in Tuesday’s election. City leaders now seriously consider asking for a local option vote within months. The push began Tuesday night amid talks between dry leaders and Republican and Democratic backers who offered cautious encouragement if substantial sentiment emerged.
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Analysis of the Vote in Doubtful States
In the 48-state electoral college there are 531 votes, 266 to win. Wilson holds 206 from 27 states and Hughes 243 from 17 states. California 13 votes, Minnesota 12, New Hampshire 4, and New Mexico 3 are doubtful. Wilson needs 10 votes to win. Hughes must capture California and Minnesota, while Wilson can win by carrying either state.
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Wilson Leads in North Dakota Returns
Fargo North Dakota Nov 9 After swinging between candidates North Dakota reports Wilson ahead by 1248 votes over Hughes with 179 precincts remaining to report.
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State suffrage vote tally shows plurality against
Sioux Falls November 9 reports three fourths of South Dakota’s vote counted on woman suffrage with 16,997 for and 18,276 against. The results indicate a narrow anti passage lead as returns continue.
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Oregon Leans to the Republicans
Returns covering about 93 percent of Oregon’s vote show Hughes leading president by 6,272 votes at an early Thursday hour in Portland.
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Electoral Vote Indicated by Incomplete Returns
Incomplete returns compiled by the Associated Press suggest preliminary electoral vote totals, reflecting early results and suspense as more ballots remain to be counted. The report notes shifting tallies and potential impact on overall outcomes pending final counts.
Democrats Control Senate Hints at Stable Majority
Late Ohio returns show Democrat Atlee Pomerene reelected over Republican Myron Herrick, likely sealing GOP defeats. With Hitchcock and Pittman reelected in Nebraska and Nevada and Kendrick possibly winning Wyoming, the new Senate stands Democrats 62 Republicans 42, leaving Arizona and New Mexico races undecided and potentially widening or narrowing the margin depending on those outcomes.
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London Eyes On U S Election Result Hugely
Londoners followed the American presidential race with intense interest as returns flipped overnight. Newspapers issued extra editions, crowds gathered, and betting favored Wilson, reflecting an extraordinary cross Atlantic engagement with the Hughes Wilson finish.
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German Consular Agent Reported Killed Or Held
A report from Chihuahua City states Edgar Koch, the German consular agent at Parral, was killed or held for ransom by Villa bandits, according to El Paso dispatches dated November 9.
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Minneapolis elects Socialist mayor Thomas Van Lear
Minneapolis is electing Thomas Van Lear, backed by the Socialist party, as mayor over Otto C. Langum by about 3,000 votes with complete returns. Both ran on nonpartisan tickets. In Idaho, President Wilson leads Hughes with 69,467 to 46,205 after 552 of 743 precincts reporting.
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Thomas van Lear
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Otto C. Langum
Boise
Idaho
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High Cost of Living and Self-Help Ads
A historical notice urges saving on meals by omitting high priced meat dishes and promoting Skinner's Macaroni and Spaghetti as a cheap nutritious option. It offers a free cook book from Skinner Mfg Co Omaha Neb for a hundred preparation ideas aimed at homemakers. Also included are self care and hair products pitches and a quip about waiting.
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Woman's Crowning Glory with Lea Creole Hair Dressing
An advertisement touts Lea Creole Hair Dressing as a natural way to cover gray hair with a frizz free look. Priced at $1.00, the ad appeals to readers seeking a simple cosmetic solution despite luck-related superstition about betting at $13?
Pinkham Remedy Promises Hope for Women in Crandon Letter
A reader letters column highlights Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a solution for displacement, ulcers, and fatigue in women. Recounted testimonials from Mrs Maya Aspaca in North Crandon Wisconsin and others praise improved health after use. The notice invites readers to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Swamp Root Ad Warns of Kidney Dangers
An advertisement warns of kidney and bladder trouble and lists symptoms such as back ache and fatigue. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy and details purchase options, samples, and the company address in Binghamton New York.
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