Wilson Breaks Record with 475 Electoral Votes
New York reports Woodrow Wilson leading with a historic electoral tally of 415 votes and nationwide gains for the Democrats. Roosevelt carries Illinois and Pennsylvania large margins, Taft remains with limited state wins as results trickle in across states including New Hampshire Idaho Vermont and Maine.
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Sulzer Wins in New York and Contests Across States
Sulzer defeats opponent in New York while Pennsylvania backs Colonel Wilson leading in Iowa and New Hampshire Taft sweeps Vermont Idaho and Utah indicating broad GOP activity across the region.
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O'Hair Defeats Cannon in Eighteenth District Victory
Danville Illinois November 7 Frank J O Haire Democrat wins congress in the Eighteenth district over former Speaker Joseph G Cannon by 611 votes. Vermilion county supports Cannon and Kankakee county gives 644 plurality.
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German Cruiser Panther Bound for Liberia
Berlin reports the German gun boat Panther was ordered to Liberia to protect German interests endangered by native uprisings. The move mirrors rising tensions as Germany seeks to safeguard assets overseas.
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Dancer Adeline Genee Arrives With 250 Pairs of Shoes
Madame Adeline Genee the famed French dancer arrives in New York aboard the Kriegsber Wilhelm bringing 250 pairs of shoes for her performances. Her extensive preparation signals a busy season ahead.
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Fireman killed by Milwaukee engine near Sexton
Tov Te iam Ryan a nineteen year old brakeman from Milwaukee was killed when an engine ran over him at Sexton Iowa. He had only six weeks with the company and lived in Mason City.
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Bulgarians Crush Turks in Monastir and Salonika Areas
Reports from Sofia Paris and Rome on November 7 describe a decisive Bulgarian victory over Turkish forces at Monastir and near Constantinople with heavy casualties and thousands captured. Deserions from Turkish troops at Salonika are also reported with some officers hiding behind veils.
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McKinley Loses Nineteenth District Seat
Champaign Illinois November 7 Congress man William Ed McKinley Taft preconvention campaign manager loses in the Nineteenth district by an estimated 500 to 800 vote plurality. He sends a congratulatory telegram to Democratic candidate Charles M Borchers of Decatur.
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Jack Johnson Quits Cafe in Chicago Sale of Café de Champion
Jack Johnson heavyweight champion announces retirement as a Chicago saloonkeeper two days after selling the Café de Champion to Henry Starrett who had previously managed for him. The formal announcement followed the sale at midnight after har time.
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PRESIDENT CLEGI REASSURES THE ATION
President elect Woodrow Wilson declares there is nothing for honest business men to fear in his election. Telegrams of congratulation arrive from Bryan Hearst Parker and Roosevelt returns to work at Sagamore Hill as Taft heads to Washington after a long train ride.
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Democrats Hold Edge in House as 62 Districts Unreported
New York Nov 7 The table shows third congress standings. Democrats total 267 seats, 40 over the 218 needed for a majority and 37 more than their second congress membership. Republicans and Progressives trail.
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