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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1904
Page
1
Roosevelt and Fairbanks were overwhelmingly elected with McKinley’s successor in the White House expected to receive over three hundred electoral votes. Silent vote tallies produced a swift, strong endorsement as crowds packed streets in a good natured, partisan roar that persisted for blocks.
The 1904 campaign ends with Roosevelt and Fairbanks winning overwhelming electoral and popular majorities. New York swings Republican, Higgin's gains overshadowing expected defeat, and states from New Jersey to Colorado show strong Republican support. Early results prove decisive. Parker concedes by 10, the GOP gains Congress, while Democrats face a widespread setback.
New York returns show Theodore Roosevelt leading Parker by about 185,000 in the state, with Higgins winning by around 85,000 in Greater City. Roosevelt’s state plurality ranks second to McKinley’s 1896 total, and he carried heavy margins in country districts and closer margins in Greater New York.
In Cheyenne returns show Roosevelt leading Wyoming by 7400 to 8040. Mondell won Congress by over 6000, Brooks reelected governor by over 4000, Osborne trailing the Republican ticket by similar margins. Republicans to control both legislative chambers. Capital location debate favors Cheyenne.
The Washington Post Chicago Milwaukee reports from Wisconsin indicate President Roosevelt won the state by about 75 000 votes. La Follette defeats Peck by roughly 25 000 with Scofield receiving around 20 000. Republicans re elect ten of eleven Congressmen.
Rosemount New York November 8 8 30 p m Parker sends congratulations to Theodore Roosevelt on the people’s support of his administration Parker replies with gratitude Washington November 8 Alton Parker Rosemount NY and Theodore Roosevelt exchange brief acknowledgments in telegraphic style
Early returns show Roosevelt winning in New York with a large plurality, surpassing Parker by about 85,000, while Parker trails Bryan across upstate districts. Higgins surprises with strong Republican support for governor, and La Follette is reelected in Wisconsin amid factional splits. Broadway erupts in celebration as results favor the Republicans in key states.
San Francisco reports show Roosevelt carrying California by a larger margin than McKinley four years ago. Republicans claim seven of eight Congress seats with the Second district in doubt. Bell leads his ticket but faces possible defeat.
Special to The Washington Post with early returns from Indiana show Roosevelt winning by about 50 000 plus in a GOP surge. Republicans gain a likely two Senate seats and ten of thirteen Congress seats as Marion County shifts strongly Republican. County precincts report Roosevelt leads Parker in several counties, with McKinley and Beveridge margins also noted.
The Washington Post reports Minnesota favors Roosevelt for president by large margins and Johnson for governor by about 20 000 to 22 000 over Dunn. Van Sant’s 1902 lead is exceeded, and Republicans gain in Congress and legislature.
Delaware returns show Roosevelt winning the state by about 2,500 with Republicans sweeping the ticket though a smaller margin. New Castle County districts hint at GOP gains, Kent and Sussex Counties also favor Republicans. North Dakota shows Roosevelt about 25,000 ahead. Anverion furniture sale listed by Sloan & Co. for trustees, including beds and lace curtains.
President Roosevelt, after an election return, states he will not seek or accept another nomination. He emphasizes honoring the people’s confidence and fulfilling his current term, noting three and a half years served as his first term and rejecting any future run.
The tally shows all states listed with electoral votes totaling 476. McKinley leads with 271 electoral votes and Bryan has 176 in the 1896 race, needing 239 to win. The document lists each state's allotment and the overall outcome without graphic detail.
Special to The Washington Tart reports Colorado's early unofficial returns from 47 of 59 counties. Roosevelt leads with about 70,000 to Parker 65,000 and Adams 71,000 with Peabody 53,000. Denver is expected to give Adams about 10,000 more votes. Outside Denver Republicans push hard despite Western Federation of Miners opposition, while women votes and alleged fraud in Denver influence results. Republican leaders forecast Roosevelt gains in Leadville and Adams victory possible by 20,000 to 30,000 depending on full canvass.
Nevada leans Roosevelt as Republican state ticket holds early edge. Yerrington for Congress appears ahead of Van Duzer. Norcross strong for Supreme Court. Heflin carries Fifth District in Alabama with a sharp margin, defeating Hopabican Populist by 280 to 34 in Tuskegee.
Antique Mahogany furniture and fine porcelains will be offered at catalogued sales today at 11 a m and 3 p m at Brown & Tolson's Art Galleries, 1412 H St mw. Great bargains are expected with Pimlico Races via the Pennsylvania Railroad, trains from Washington at 12 10 noon and from Baltimore at 6 10 p m, stopping at Pennsylvania Ave Baltimore. Convenient trolley access to the track.
Special to The Washington Post Boston reports Douglas defeats Bates as Roosevelt posts a large statewide lead. Massachusetts voters swing to Democrats with a strong labor union influence, electing Douglas and several Congress members while Parker and other Republicans gain in Boston.
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