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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1904

Page

3

Cheerful Parker Confesses Defeat in Esopus Election Night

Esopus New York November 8 Judge Parker conceded the presidential race as Republican plans and telegrams indicated Roosevelt carried the doubtful states. He remained unfallen, smoking with neighbors, and sent a telegram to Roosevelt after learning the result. Parker, cheerful despite defeat, spoke with friends and family and planned a return to Esopus to await further returns.

Esopus Parker Roosevelt Ate Woom Blken Rooevelt Gadge

Parker and Oyster Bay Back Roosevelt in Nassau County

Nassau County results show Parker carrying the Ninth ward with a 77 vote majority while Mineola and Kingston districts swing Roosevelt. The district that backed Bryan in 1900 now trends Roosevelt with a substantial plurality near 3,000, as Republicans hold a solid lead locally.

Parker Oyster Bay Roosevelt Kingston Judge Parker Bryan Mineola L. L Nassau County

Republicans Rejoice As Election Returns Pour In

New York voters show strong GOP support as Roosevelt wins Oyster Bay by about six hundred and Cortelyou and committee officials celebrate at national headquarters. Notables including Cornelius Bliss James Bryce and Governor Odell join the scenes of jubilation amid early returns and luncheon remarks.

New York Republican National Cortelyau Cornelius N. Bliss Cortelyou Long Island Hempstead James Bryce Charles F. Brooker Executive Committee Proctor Vermont Butler Columbia University Albert Shaw Empire State Cornelius Bulls Republican National Committee Toe Higgins Odell

Democratic leader concedes Roosevelt win in 1932 race

Democratic National Chairman Taggart conceded the election of Franklin D Roosevelt and Charles Curtis to the Republican ticket. He telegraphed congratulations to Republican Chairman Cortelyou and said he would depart for New York and then to Democratic headquarters.

Indianapolis Taggart Roosevelt Fairbanks Cortelyau Cortelyou Republcan New York

Governor Odell Hailed After Election Victory

Newburg, Nov 8 Governor Odell received returns by two wires and voiced pleasure at a Republican victory. A large crowd gathered in front of his home as he praised the party and the people’s defense of public integrity. He urged continued participation in state affairs amid unfounded criticism. An ovation and serenade followed as he spoke from a horse drawn coach.

Newburg Odell

Record Breaker In Ohio Gop Trip May Post Big Plurality

In Columbus a gala night hearing forecasts from Republican leaders place Roosevelt’s Ohio plurality well above 1908. They expect a strong Republican gain statewide and a possible record high in Congress, while Democrats predict a solid showing but acknowledge shifts in Cuya lyt a county. Ballot complexities and early closing times impact totals as votes are tallied.

Columbus Herrick Bick Keyd- Guarters Roosevelt Wiet Lise Cuairman Garber Bute Ohio Ahlawela Dick Rep Theo Meifinley Jevelind Onis Gentsel Board of Election Thad Johnson Dem Cuya Lvgady

West Virginia Vote Seen Favoring Roosevelt in Fallout

West Virginia returns show Roosevelt and Fairbanks carrying the state by a large margin amid record turnout. Democrats claim wins in Fourth and Second districts. Cornwell leads Dawson for governor with Kanawha and other counties signaling Democratic strength while the legislature likely remains Republican.

Parkersburg W. Va Welock John J. Cornwell Dawson Cornwell Thi County Kanawaha Harrison County West Virginia Republican State Committee Roosevelt Scott

Michigan landslide as Roosevelt, Fairbanks win big

Detroit reports a sweeping Republican victory in Michigan with Roosevelt and Fairbanks leading by an estimated 100 000 to 150 000 votes. Warner wins governor race though Ferris narrows the margin. at least eleven of twelve Michigan congressmen Republican and Burrows likely re elected. Maybury defeated by Codd for Detroit mayor in the midnight count.

Ohio County Wheeling Cornwell A.da Sweeney B. H. Taylor Taylor Ohio Washington Post Charleston W. Va Kanawha Wayette Cabell West Virginia Roosevelt Fairbanks Detroit Mich Michigan Fred M. Warner United States J. C. Burrows Warner Ferris McMillan George P. Codd Wiliam C. Maybury

Illinois Roars Roosevelt Wins Big in State and Chicago

Returns show Roosevelt leading Illinois by about 150000 with Chicago around 80000 and Cook County 90000 to 100000. Deneen to win governor with historic plurality. Republicans gain at least nineteen Congress seats, two more than before.

Chicago Ilinois Republican State Central Committee Roosevelt Cook County Charles 8. Deneen Roy O. West Smail Deneen Illinois

Connecticut all one way as Roosevelt carries state ticket

Special to The Washington Post from New Haven Connecticut reports Roosevelt won the state by about 25 000 and the Republican ticket swept. Congressional delegation remains Republican with Henry over 4000 Sperry about 6000 Brandegee 6500 Hill nearly 8000 Lilley about 15000. Roberts and Keanealy assert larger Republican margins statewide.

Washington Post New Haven Conn Roosevelt Connecticut Congress Henry Sperry Brandegee Hill Lilley Judge Robertson Hulf Henry Roberts Hartford Michael Kenealy Chaurmian Republican State Central Committee Yse Roberts

Utah in Republican Column Sees Narrow Leads

Salt Lake, Utah reporting meager returns on November 8 show a sweeping Republican victory across national, Congressional, and State tickets though figures lag. In Salt Lake City about 60 percent of ballots were scratched. The American anti-Mormon faction claims the city and county vote for them over Republicans, Democrats, and Socialists. Mormon women have long voted in force, Gentile women lagged, and Roosevelt leads the Republican ticket by a wide margin.

Washington Post Salt Lake Utah Salt Lake City Hoosevelt

Roosevelt sweep in South Dakota claimed by party chairs

In Sioux Falls Roosevelt leads by about 40,000 votes, with Kittredge and Crane citing large margins. Watertown reports Democratic chair Martin conceding Roosevelt near 60,000 votes, Parker about 30,000, and Watson around 13,000 in the state race.

Roosevelt Parker Watson Sioux Falls Kittredge South Dakota Crane Republican State Central Committee Watertown S. D Martin Democratic State Central Committee

Texas Defeats Amendments in Early Returns

Partial returns from Austin show three Texas constitutional amendments on banks irrigation and Confederate veteran pensions all defeated. Adoption would need a two thirds majority. early tallies suggest they will fail to reach that threshold. Voter turnout totals about 275000 with Parker leading Roosevelt and scattered votes the rest.

Austin Tex Texas Parker Roosevelt

New Jersey Surges Roosevelts Lead In Election Results

Nov 8 reports from Trenton Newark and Camden show Roosevelt near McKinley level in New Jersey with Stokes ahead of Black by about 30 000. Republicans gain seats in Congress and state legislature. Kean likely to win Senate seat. Shinn re elected in Ocean County. Gloucester County Roosevelt by 1200.

Trenton N. J New Jersey Roosevelt McKinley Edward C. Stokes Charles C. Black Willam Hughes Allen Denny Hughes Ienry C. Allen Marshall van Winkle Denny Allan McDermott Ocean County Shinn Newark Camden Nowrey Charles H.' Lailis, Jr Camden County Stokes Gloucester Gloucester County

Polls Closed All Day Over Rutgers Vote Dispute

In New Brunswick New Jersey the Sixth ward polling place remained closed all day as Republicans and Democrats clashed over Rutgers College student eligibility. Thirty five students were listed on the registry but not registered by Democrats, and voters were turned away. County board did not rule on list legality. Roosevelt leads in Cleveland district with a 191 vote margin over Parker. Cleveland declines to comment on the results.

New Brunswick N. J Rutgers College Sixth Ward

Oregon set to give Roosevelt large victory margins

The Oregonian reports Oregon counties ahead of national results, Roosevelt may receive between 12,000 and 15,000 votes in one county and the state overall Republican by about 30,000, nearly twice previous presidential majorities. Changes in ward boundaries since 1900 reduce value of a direct comparative presidential vote.

Portland Oreg The Oregonian Roosevelt

Maryland Roosevelt Leads in Close Maryland Vote

Roosevelt carries Maryland by a small margin as Parker leads in Baltimore with 47,296 to 46,961. Wachter re-elected in the Fifth District, Gill wins in the Fourth, and Talbott in the Second. Mudd likely re-elected in the Fifth. Pearre trails in Allegany while Parker leads statewide with uncertain Final tallies due tonight.

Wachter Pearre Mudd Jackson Talbott Gill Washington Post Baltimore Roosevelt Maryland Parker Republican State Committee Meyer Smith Baltimore County Harford Carroll Dorchester Kent Somerset Queer Anne Caroline Wicomico Worcester Cecil Waras Stone National Committee Cumberland Pearce Allegany County Republican Committee National Guy. Lowndes Wellington Washington County

Montana and Washington Roosevelt Victory Rumors Rise

In Butte Montana Roosevelt leads with a 30 percent Republican gain since four years ago while Gov. Toole is re elected and the Democratic state ticket appears to prevail in most counties. Telegrams from secretary Dover and E B Palmer claim Roosevelt leads in Washington by wide margins but with varying estimates.

Butte Mont Montana Roosevelt Toole Chicago Dover Republican National Committee

Kansas Gives Big Majority For Roosevelt Victory

Topeka Kan November indications show Roosevelt likely carries the state by about 30000. The state ticket is badly scratched and full returns aren’t expected until midnight. T T Kelley, running for state treasurer, trails his ticket. All Republican congressmen are elected.

Topeka Kang Roosevelt T. T. Kelley

Roosevelt Carrying Nebraska In 192? Election Result

At midnight indications show Roosevelt leading Nebraska by 35 000 to 40 000 votes. Republicans win in First Fourth Fifth Sixth districts while Second and Third remain in doubt with Hitchcock and D E McKillip leading Democrats. Legislature likely Republican, Socialists forecast record vote, Berge fusionist set to be elected governor.

Omaha Roosevelt Nebraska Hitchcock D. E. McKillip United States Diet~rich George W. Berge

Republicans Claim Tennessee Victory Amid Tight Returns

Nashville reporters note both parties claim control as returns from Tennessee indicate a national Democratic majority of about 15,000 votes and a Democratic lead of roughly 5,000 for Governor Frazier, signaling a close statewide result.

Neghville Tenn Frazier

Parker Gains in Kentucky and Louisiana Victory Report

In Kentucky Parker leads as 600 of 1,896 precincts report a 16,840 plurality with one Republican stronghold still to tally. Louisville totals show Parker 22,927 to Roosevelt 22,004, signaling a Democratic shift from 1900. In Louisiana Democrats win Parker Davis by about 35,400 with seven Democratic Congressmen elected as New Orleans votes cast.

Louisville Teventy Parker Bryan Jefferson County Roosevelt New Orleans Louisiana Davis New Orlea

Notice on Simultaneous Marriage and Death Notices

The Washington Post will, upon application, publish marriage and death notices in multiple newspapers the next morning without extra charge. The list includes New York Times, Baltimore Herald, Boston Globe, Buffalo Courier, Cincinnati Enquirer, Chicago Record-Herald, Philadelphia Public Ledger, Pittsburg Dispatch, Providence Journal, Rochester Herald, St. Louis Republic, Syracuse Post-Standard, St. Paul Pioneer-Press, Minneapolis Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Washington Post NEW York Times Baltimore Berald Boston Globe Buffalo Courier Cincinnati Enquirer Chicago Record-Herald Philadelphia Public Ledger Pittsburg Dispatch Providence Journal Rocher ST Louis Republic Syracuse Post-Standard ST. Pau Pioneer-Pre Minneapolis Tribune Cleveland Plain Dealer

LICENSED TO MARRY IN 1904 A LIST OF NAMES

A garbled wedding notice lists Henry A Cumberland Elizabeth Hunt William Jackson Letitia Ball Joseph Jones Lizzie Santt Mar garet Bryan John Tucker Carrie Bussell and others. It also records funeral notices for Campbell Dettrick Hillyer O Brien Paxton Snell Walker and White with service details and dates in November 1904.

Henry A Cumberland Elizabeth Hunt William Jackson Letitia Ball Joseph 8. Jones Lizzie Santt Uarry Matthewa Datyy Davis John R. Dunkerly Harwood Margaret G. Bryan John A. Tucker Shamokin Carrie I Bussell Battimore Famund P Page Edith A Clark Harold L. Geyer Mary Cawood William Cecil Ellinger Minnie Ko Howard A Thomas Bessie Bo Hoard Wiliam T. Basford Maggie Shinner Arthur J. Monroe Jaimira Dell Campbbell W. D Tennille Tennille Campbell Mount Vernon Plies M. BR Eelock Detrick Reuben LO Detriy Susah Detrick Nothwest Hullyer IMM Lamar Colo Shayler G. Hillyer Yea Oybrien Daniel W. O'Brien Anna O'Brier Mee Houston Virginia Avenue St. Peter's Church Otlock Mount Olivet Cemetery Paxton San Diego Cal Ernest Paxton Congressional Cemetery Chapel Snelel Oak Lawn 4. C. Dean Frank Hiram Snell New Haven Conn Fale Walker Aingering

Hale and Hearty at 103 Years

Duffy’s increases his digestive powers and strengthens his weakened nerves as he marks 103 years. The report notes improved health and longevity for the individual, highlighting resilience and continued vitality in advanced age.

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