Taft Victory Signals End of Bryan Campaign Across States
Early telegraph reports announced William Howard Taft leading in Michigan Ohio and New York with broad majorities and cheering crowds. Bryan’s defeat deepened as returns showed Taft securing electoral votes while Hughes won New York and Indiana and Nebraska shifted toward the administration. Taft promised rest and a peaceful transition as he prepared to take office with a Republican Congress and planned tariff reforms.
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Taft Telegrams Roosevelts Congratulatory Call
Taft, after learning of his election, telegraphed Roosevelt praising the interest and support shown by the former president. Governor Hughes also sent congratulations as Taft prepared to assume office. Taft thanked Roosevelt for the timely communication and credited the administration with the victory.
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Hughes Runs Ahead In New York Campaign
Governor Hughes carried Alm with a plurality in the Greater New York area and showed strength in upstate New York, where his performance surprised even his strongest supporters. The state total was estimated around 45,000 in rough figures.
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Uncle Joe Cannon Wins with Narrow Plurality
In his district the campaign against Uncle Joe Cannon aimed to defeat him but he secured a clear majority of about 7,000 votes. This marks a smaller figure than his 1906 tally of 15,352.
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Kern Retires After Hearing Reports From New York and Ohio
John W. Kern announced he would make no statement that night after receiving early reports from New York and Ohio. he said he was ill and went to bed, planning to comment in the morning.
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Bryan to Taft
Lincoln Nebraska November 5. The fragment reports a political dispatch from Bryan to Taft with likely campaign or party context. The readable text mentions a correspondence or message linked to a presidential or party figure, signaling electoral activity in the era.
Hisgen Praises Showing From Weat Springfield Bid
Independence party presidential candidate Thomas L. Hisgen issued a statement from his home in West Springfield expressing pleasure at receiving a large vote in his hometown. He noted that county returns are incomplete, with continued coverage on page four.
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