06 Nov 1912
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1912
Page
1
Early reports indicate Woodrow Wilson has won a large national vote, delivering a strong win across many states. The result is described as an enormous victory with Wilson the preferred choice of the people.
The article declares Woodrow Wilson the next U S president due to a split Republican vote between Taft and Roosevelt. It hails Wilson as a progressive leader with a practical college background and notes Democratic victory after sixteen years, while tempering expectations for immediate sweeping reforms.
The piece argues for Woodrow Wilson as the next president and frames his leadership as representing all factions. It defends tariff policy as protective but consumer-friendly and asserts Democrats will govern and implement their program, emphasizing that the people must rule for a stable nation.
Early returns show Roosevelt carrying Iowa with a large margin though results remain uncertain. Republicans assert the state has swung decisively to the president as final tallies loom.
Incomplete Washington County results show Theodore Roosevelt leading Iowa by about 25 000 votes statewide with late returns suggesting a continued Roosevelt plurality while Clark defeats Dunn for governor and Kennedy and Elder dispute district wins. County figures vary with reports of Wilson ahead by a few hundred and Kennedy possibly carrying the county by a small margin amid slow reporting.
This morning's Journal issue carries early election bulletins with presidential and congressional results. Reporting notes that many contests are close and final tallies may take days or require official counts. a special telegraph and telephone service provides the latest available information.
New York City November 5. Shortly before midnight the Colonel sent a telegram to Governor Wilson saying The American people by a great plurality have conferred upon you the highest honor in their gift I congratulate you Theodore Roosevelt.
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