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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1914

Page

11

Prohibition Era Senate Returns Favor Democrats in South

Early returns show Democrats sweeping key states and retaining most Senate seats. Oklahoma Williams leads by narrow margin. Tennessee Governor Rye defeats fusion candidate Tom. long list of races across North Carolina, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas reflect a solid Democratic tilt with scattered Republican challenges and regional shifts.

Atlanta Wes Roy Williames Oklahoma Melia Repube Willams Sell Rye Tennessee Tennesves Thomas Denorat Ben W Tom Bern Rarernier Congress Enal Carolina Lapney Rot. Doughton North Carolina Jo J Britt Jimneys MM Guilger North Carain Iy Louisiana Houston Demeerar HC Wats Henry Daeseéun W. P. Maura Geormieth Tesa Phairiwea Lsi Gaveinvis Tollows Arkansas Duncan George Smyth

Caleb Powers Reelected in Kentucky Race

Caleb Powers is reported reelected to Congress from the Seventh Kentucky district. Haroon notes Powers won amid Republican strength and checks from Democrats Progressives independents and anti Powers factions. The article mentions rival candidates Guy Wilson and a duel over a new trial as context.

Haroon Slbe Caleb Bowers Earsa Troy Welllam Gebel Oat Jamary Congress Guy Willson

Johnson Wins Easily In Statewide Vote

Gov Johnson secured a decisive statewide victory amid a crowded field. Early results showed strong support across regions as opponents trailed, with Johnson leading in multiple districts and forecast suggesting continued party dominance.

Miller Wins in Delaware in Narrow Party Victory

Fragmentary report shows Miller defeating Franklin Brook ton for Congress as a plurality statewide with strong turnout in Kent and Sussex. Wilmington vote aided Miller, while Republicans gained a state treasurer and other posts, amid a tight race and disputed statewide margins.

Wolleston Tel Navy Thomas Wooller Delaware Congress Franklin Brookton Kent Sussex Miller Wilmington Swain Aulitos

Williams Treatment claim offers free sample for ailments

An elderly sounding advertisement promises a cure for urinary, bladder and back troubles with a product labeled Williams Treatment. It urges readers to send address and payment for one bottle while claiming no obligation and free delivery, mentioning a Dean of a commerce and a department address in Connecticut.

Mifurt Willams Hampton

Decline of New York Moose Party in 1914 Vote

Special to The Washington Post reports New York Moose Party votes fell from 390,000 in 1912 to about 60,000 in 1914. The piece paints a collapse of Roosevelt’s Progressive movement, noting impeachment history, GOP and Democratic gains, and losses in eight of fifteen House seats and the state assembly.

N. Y. Moose Washington Post New York New York State William Sulzer Tins National Progressive Party Col. Roosevelt Moose House of Representatives Sulzer Whitman Theodora Roosevelt

Carlin Wins Virginia District by Large Margin

Republican opposition to Representative Carlin of the Eighth Virginia district faded as returns from 16 of 23 counties showed a landslide in his favor over Joseph L Camper. Estimated final majorities ranged from 4,500 to 6,000 with Prohibitionist and Socialist candidates drawing under 100 combined. In Alexandria City Carlin led by more than 2 to 1.

C Carlin Virginia Joseph L. Camper James E Johnaston Milton Fling Mr. Cirlin Alexandria City Republicana Carlin Alexandria County Crupper Johnston Fling Aquier Loudoun Culpeper Johnson Fairfax County Louisa County Filing Fiing Arlington Jefferson Washington

Senator E. D. Smith Reelected as Democrats Sweep State

Columbia reports United States Senator E D Smith of South Carolina was reelected and Richard Manning elected governor with no opposition. Democratic congressional nominees also won, solidifying a party sweep across the state.

South Carolina Columbia United States Efid Smith Dem Richard Manning Smith Manning

Georgia Democrats Reelect Hoke Smith to Senate

Georgia voters reelect Hoke Smith to the U S Senate with Thomas W Hardwick also winning as a Democratic nominee. The day also saw victory for Democratic governor candidate Harris and other slate members across the ticket in Atlanta.

Hoke Smith Senate Georgia M ™ OE Harrie Atlanta Cgeorgia United States Senate Thomas W. Hardwick Nate Harris Ail

Wyoming Still in Doubt Recap of Sparse Returns

Cheyenne reports that only 24 of 682 precincts posted results. Governor HMS Ridgeley, Republican, trails with about 4 percent. Kendrick, Democrat and Progressive, also far behind. Officials say the scant data cannot support a prediction.

Cheyenne Wyo Wyoming Hms Ridgeley Ry B Kendrick

Beckham and Camden win in Kentucky Senate races

Louisville reports indicate F C W Beckham a Republican wins the United States Senate for a full term and Johnson N Camden a Democrat secures the unexpired term of the late A O Bradley by heavy majorities in Kentucky electoral returns.

Louisville F.C. W. Beckham United States Senate Johnson N. Camden A. O. Bradley

Whitman and Wadsworth Win New York Election

The Washington Post reports Whitman elected governor of New York by about 160000 over Glynn with Wadsworth winning the U S Senate seat over Gerard by a large margin. Republicans claim strong statewide turnout and indicate Tammany losses on the main ticket though county results favored Tammany.

Washington Post New York Charles Whitman Martin H. Glynn James W. Wadsworth Republian United States Senate Elihu Root James W. Gerard Willam Sulzer Asovernor Bhim Sulzer Prohibition Charles Becker Rosenthal Glynn Tamsamany Tammany County Tammany United States Berlin Gerard NEW York Times Erie

Senator from Ohio Faces Uncertain Wadsworth Election Result

A Senate race in Ohio ends with unclear success for Wadsworth as late returns suggest several upstate seats in play. Figures are incomplete and the names of winning candidates are not likely to be known until tomorrow.

Wadsworth Congress Upstate

Ferris Wins in Michigan Rest of State Ticket Likely Republican

Detroit reported 932 precincts in 63 counties counted with Ferris leading Dems claim victory for governor. Ferris 72 212 Osborn 53 236 Pattengil 12 744. Wayne County favored Ferris. Democrats predicted his reelection. Republicans appeared to win most congressional seats except Beakes Bacon race. Doremus claimed reelection. Woodruff, Loud, James, and McDonald contests noted. White House received telegrams from Perlis and Doremus confirming reelection hopes.

Detroit Wayne County Michigan Woodbridge Ferris Chase Osborn H. R. Pattengil Avery Frank E. Deoremus Samuel W. Beakes Doremus Mr. Beakes Mark R. Bacon Hoy Woodruff George A. Loud W. J McDonald W. Frank James

Champ Clark Elected Speaker in Missouri Returns

Montgomery Mo Nov 3 Early returns show Champ Clark Democrat reelected as Speaker by 3000 to 6000 over Republican opponent John C Brown who conceded defeat tonight by about 2000 to 4000 votes.

Missouri Speaker Montgomery Champ Clark John C. Brown

Oregon Goes Republican Governor and Senate Lead

Republicans elected Dr. James Withycombe governor in early returns from Portland Oregon. William C. Hawley and N J Sinnot won Senate seats from First and Second districts respectively. Senator George E Chamberlain led over R A Hooth for reelection as Democrat. Third district result less clear with C N McArthur listed as Republican candidate.

Withycombe Chamberlain Senate Portland Ore James Withycombe William C. Hawley N. J. Sinnot Congress C. N. McArthur George E. Chamberlain R. A. Hooth

Notables Returning to Congress Listed by State and Name

A compact notice lists returning congress members by state and name. Notable names include Cannon, Longworth, Fuller, Hollingsworth, Lafean, and Sulloway. States cited include Ohio, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Michigan, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

Joe” Cannon Winnois Ebenezer J. Bill Wm. B. McHinney Nicholas Longworth Ohio Charles F. Fuller Ohnola D. A. Hollingsworth Daniel F. Lafean Pennsylvania Connecticut George A. Loud Michigan CG. A. Sulloway New Hampshire Richard W. Parker New Jeraey

Comment of New York Newspapers This Morning on the Election Returns

Excerpts from editorial comment across New York papers reflect the public mood after the election. Writers credit Republicans Whitman and Wadsworth with carrying the state for anti Wilson policy while chastising Tammany influence in Albany. The pieces discuss national trends, reform fatigue, and the impact of local political machines on results.

New York INA York Press Whitman People of Wadsworth Pentease Pennsylvania Mr. Wilson United States Wilson Mr. Whiteman Mr. Wadsworth NEW York Tribune Roosevelt Dhes

Nevada returns show Republican gains in early county totals

Newlands trails but leads in several races as Carson reports 58 of 240 precincts. Senator Platt 1,362, Newlands 1,195, Miller 422. Representative Roberts 1,074, Fowler 915, Scanlon 269. Governor Oddie 1,448, Boyle 1,249, Morgan 277. Women suffrage 1,011 against 373.

Carson Nev Nevada Platt Newlands Miller Congress Roberts Fowler Scanlon Gov. Oddie Boyle Morgan

Democrats Stand Solidly Behind State and Congressional Tickets

Dallas dispatch reports that the Democratic State and congressional ticket was elected in Texas on election day with the full slate carrying the contest.

Dallas Tex Texas

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin touted as home remedy

Nearly everyone indulges appetite and abuses digestive organs causing indigestion constipation and distress. The recommended remedy is Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin a natural pleasant tasting laxative blend with pepsin. Sold at drug stores for fifty cents to one dollar a bottle. write Tren B Calawell 451 Washington St Monticello Tennessee.

Dr Caldwell

North Dakota election yields GOP sweep led by Hanna

North Dakota returns at midnight show United States Senator A. J. Grenna and Congressmen H. T. Helgesen George M Young and P. D. Morton reelected. The complete Republican ticket headed by Gov Hanna appears victorious. Woman suffrage amendment defeated overwhelmingly.

Grand Forks N. Dak North Dakota United States A. J. Grenna H. T. Helgesen George M Young P. D. Morton Hanna

Posse Lynchers Kill Man Held for Assault Near Hernando

In Hernando Mississippi area a posse of ten men seized Tom Burns, a Black man, from a deputy sheriff escorting him to jail and hanged him from a bridge on the Horn Lake road near the Tennessee Mississippi line early today. Burns had been arrested for an alleged deadly assault on T. B. Miller, a White merchant, on Saturday night at White Heaven.

Memphis Tenn Tom Burne Hernando Miss Burns Horn Lake Road Tennessee-Missiasippi State Inc T. B. Miller White Heaven

Cameron Leads In Arizona Governor Race

Partial returns from fifteen counties show Ralph Cameron the Republican candidate for governor leading as Arizona votes come in. Prohibition appears defeated as Cameron maintains a front running position in the statewide tally.

Cameron Arizona Forges Phoenix Ariz Ralph Cameron

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