Wilson Seems To Be Elected In Narrow Counts
United States voters elect Woodrow Wilson to a four year term as president. Republicans predict possible court contests over close results in states including California Minnesota New Hampshire New Mexico and North Dakota. Democratic leaders prepare for recounts while both parties monitor the official tally and guard against ballot box fraud.
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New York
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Minnesota
New Mexico
New Trompshire
Charles Hughes
California
New Meaxton
Wilson
Deatrman Rowell
Hughes
Republican Party
William R. Wilcos
George W. Wichershiaim
Everett Colby
New Jersey
Charlies FE
Wayshes
Wilkes
George W. Perkins
National Committee
Wison
Willcox
Uiase
New Hampshire
North Dakota
Perkins
Democratic National Committee
Alton B. Parker
New York State Courter Appeals
Vance McCormick
Morgan J. Orien
Supreme Court
John B. Stanchfield
Delancey Nicoll
Democratic State Committee of
Meredith Carries One County In Massive Victory
W L Harding the Republican candidate for governor carried the state by over 125000 plurality and won every county except Freemont in the southwest. The result disputes the theory that all Democrats supported Harding. To rent a seven room house four blocks east of Bostonia on East Pleasant by T Harcourt lw.
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Freemont
Iowa
Meredith
W. L. Harding
Freemont County
Harding
Bostoiica
East Pleasant
T. Harcourt
Election of 1916 closest since 1876 in history
Historian Vr Leuie Pelzer of State University notes the 1916 vote as the closest since 1876. The piece recalls long delays after 1878, New York’s pivotal electoral role, and a pattern of alternating party control through Lincoln, Jackson, and Cleveland eras.
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Vr Leuie Pelzer
The
State University
Rutherford Bolayes
Triden
New York
Andrew Jackson
Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
Wilson
Vote tally claims Woods leads in district counties
Kelly reports Woods ahead in most counties with majorities in Boone Calhoun Humboldt Pocahontas and Webster while listing specific figures such as 1000 700 700 2005 73 and 800 and forecasting an overall 13000 majority for Woods with remaining counties for Woods according to Kelly.
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J. OH
Kelly
Woods
Boone
Calhoun
Carroll
Emmet
Humboldt
Kossuth
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Winnebaro
Webster
Emmet County Short Course calendar and aims
The Emmet County Short Courses are set for December with four events at Maple Hill Armatrong Wallingford and Esthersville. The program covers home economics poultry gardening and horticulture with demonstrations and practical lessons. A corn show and county fair will accompany the sessions with sample prizes and a countywide audience urged to attend and support the effort. John C Eldredge County Agricultural Agent notes organizers will publish a new telephone directory soon and urges contacting the local manager for changes.
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Emmet County
Maple Hill
Armatrong
Wallingford
Esthersville
Cig
Avearyona
Eatherville
John C. Eldredge
Direct Canadian Northern Line Aimed From Wheat Fields to Middle West
Reports say a direct line from Canada to the middle west and Gulf States may be created through a purchase of the Minneapolis and St. Louis by the Canadian Northern. The route would connect Canadian fields with U S markets via Leola and Winthrop, linking to Des Moines and expanding toward Chicago and the Gulf. Residents along the proposed path urged officials to pursue the trans line.
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Canada
Middle West
Gulf States
Estherville
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Canadian Northern
Wall Street
Apr I
Wheat Fields
Middle Westland
Gulf
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Canadian Northern Brandon Railway
United States Boundary
Minnesota
South Pakota
Minneapolis
le Beau
Missouri River
Leola
Pakota
North Dakota
Maryfield
United States
Wall Street Journal
Lwu
Winthrop
Es- Cherville
Des Moines
St. Louis
Illinois Central
Tones
Spencer
Former Emmet County Boy Elected Palo Alto Treasurer
L. D. Smith of Elmmersburg, a former Emmet County resident who once lived at Swan Lake, won the Palo Alto County treasurer race by over four hundred votes against an opponent described as an armed man seeking a second term. Old settlers recall his earlier ties to the county.
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L. D. Smith
Elmmersburg
Palo Alto
Smith
Swan Lake
Wintry Blasts Visit Iowa
A light snowfall and a fierce northeast wind swept across this region Sunday and Monday driving temperatures down to ten above. The bitter cold penetrated all crevices and exposed places causing noticeable discomfort. Weather forecasts predict warmer weather soon.
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Weather Bureau
Official Roster Emmet County Election Officers Listed
The roster lists county officers and supervisors for Emmet County including treasurer Sidney Hemin clerk of court Francie J. Kenedy county attorney Wan. berzberg sheriff Phos. Nivisen superintendent Minella Davis and supervisors J. D. Weir JOH. Grit J. L. Brown W. OA. Gibbs and JM Wolden across districts.
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Baster
Mioppo
Radley
Sidney Be
Reigis
Cork
Beare
Eddy
Teak Rayer
Coon
COUN
Sagervisors
Anita
Jed. Klopp
Hhan- Bon
Sidtney Hemin
Francie J. Kenedy
Wan. Berzberg
Phos. Nivisen
Steriff
Minella Davis
J. D. Weir
Joh. Grit
J. L. Brown
W. OA. Gibbs
JM Wolden
Fe Diatrict
Democrats And Republicans Tie In Elections
New York November reports show Democrats and Republicans each holding 24 representatives. Three districts remain undecided in New Mexico and West Virginia Fifth and Sixth, with Iowa results confirming Republican George C. Scott over Tom Steele in the Eleventh. Senate unchanged at 4 Democrats to 42 Republicans, party majority at 12.
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New York
West Virginia
New Mexico
Towa
George C. Scott
Tom Steele
Tave Tee
Senate
Dan Booth Jr. Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
Dan Booth Jr. was taken ill with a sudden attack of appendicitis Sunday and underwent surgery in the evening at Anderson hospital. He is progressing as well as could be expected.
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Dan Booth Jr
Anderson Hospital
County Fair Planned for Emmet County in 1917
Emmet county votes to bond up to 2000 to buy land for a county fair. A sixty acre tract adjoining Estherville is optioned at 20 per acre and preparations begin for a large show in 1917 with farmer support emphasized to ensure a top Iowa exhibition.
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Emmet
Estherville
Towa
May Yet Be A Trainmen's Strike In Cleveland
Cleveland. A general strike of 400000 members of the railway brotherhoods may be called if railroads do not comply with the Adamson eight hour law. President Lee said Monday before leaving for New York for a conference of railway heads and managers.
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Cleveland
Lee
New York
Women Defeated Hughes In 1916 Vote Shift
Report notes dramatic 1916 presidential shift by women voters across every suffrage state. California, pivotal, swung from about 86 thousand Republican votes to roughly 3 thousand for the Democratic candidate. Hughes is described as an ardent equal suffragist.
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Union
California
Hughes
Emmet County election results and revival meetings update
The official governor count shows 2184 votes in Emmet County with Harding leading, Merdith AM and Socialist totaling 27. Revival meetings enter week three under Rev W J Robinson, drawing strong church attendance despite bad weather, with many responding to the call to Christ. Sermons, singing, and preacher presence mark the week as plans to close the meetings Sunday night. Gardston Variety Store advertises fancy bows and decorations, plus Ralph’s offers dairy products.
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Harding
Tait
Meredith
Fane Vera
Robinson
Christ
W. J. Robinson
J. Frederic Catlin
Social Events With Mrs Birney and Friends in Town
Dr and Mrs C E Birney hosted a six o clock dinner for numerous gentlemen and lady friends Tuesday of last week. Mrs Geo Shadle entertained a number of her lady friends election night while the men were out after the returns. Mrs Frank Rhodes gave a luncheon to many of her lady friends last Thursday. Monday the Womans Club were entertained by Mrs M J Groves. Mr and Mrs G A Lyon hosted a dinner and theatre party for several friends. Tuesday Mrs C J Wilson entertained many of her lady friends at a bridge party Tuesday afternoon.
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C. E. Birney
Geo. Shadle
Frank Rhodes
Womans Club
M. J. Groves
G. A. Lyon
C.J. Wilson
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