Wilson Victory Shifts Key States in 1912 Election Wave
New York reports show Wilson and Marshall sweeping to victory as Roosevelt gains in Illinois and Pennsylvania. Early tallies place Wilson near 400 electoral votes with Taft around 12, while Minnesota and Iowa swing between doubtful and Roosevelt gains. Democratic victories spread to state tickets and legislatures as socialist candidates falter.
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Ohio election seals Democratic sweep nationwide draw
Ohio awarded all 24 electoral votes and most offices to the Democrats after a 2,300 precinct count. Wilson led Taft and Roosevelt with 176,622, 127,820, and 85,200 votes respectively, carrying Ohio by about 100,000. Taft won his home county with Nicholas Longworth safely re-elected by a slim margin.
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First Words From Governor Wilson
Princeton, N J Nov 6 The Democratic candidate sent a dispatch to McCombs congratulating the campaign and urging all Democrats and progressives to unite for the people's rights and justice The note acknowledges reports of his victory and emphasizes a shared cause and continued effort.
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Sulzer wins New York governor race by large plurality
New York state loyally backed Sulzer who won the governorship by an estimated 150,000 votes over Republican Job E. Hedges. The legislature is expected to lean Democratic, with strong city and upstate support, while issues over a treaty with Russia and passport discrimination affected Jewish voting.
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Missouri Returns Show St Louis Demos Win Largest Slant
The article notes St. Louis voting Democratic on a national ticket for the first time, with both national and Democratic state tickets winning by large pluralities. Early returns from about 1,504 of 2,200 precincts show Wilson ahead of Taft and Roosevelt, and Democrats capturing most Missouri congressional seats except Bartholdt and Dyer.
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Denver Returns Show Democratic Lead Narrowing But Strong Finish
Scattered returns from Denver indicate the national democratic ticket holds a lead about 40 090 votes with a likely plurality. Democratic senators and four congressmen appear elected. Prohibitionists concede statewide prohibition defeat. Taft trails Debs in several towns.
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Oregon votes: Wilson leads Roosevelt and Taft in early returns
Results from Oregon at 9 am show Wondrow Wilson in first, Theodore Roosevelt second, and William Howard Taft third. U.S. Senate race remains undecided with Harry Lane and Ben Seeling trailing independent incumbent Jonathan Bourne by under 200 votes.
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Washington returns Roosevelt with statewide vote tally
In Washington on November 6 Roosevelt leads with 24,118 votes from 423 of 1,903 precincts reporting, while Wilson has 18,316 and Taft 14,704. The partial results show Roosevelt ahead in the state.
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Roosevelt Runs Third in Kentucky Returns
Louisville reports near complete returns with Wilson leading Taft by over 100,000. Final tallies show Wilson 194,924 Taft 1,480 Roosevelt 89,576 as votes counted.
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Wilson Can't Realize Truth as He Receives Congrats
Princeton reaction to Woodrow Wilson's election as president elect centers on disbelief. Visitors from Princeton University and beyondCongratulatory cake from Henry Morgenthau highlights a morning of praise. Hibben of Princeton University sends alma mater well wishes.
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Taft Wins State By Large Margin In Early Returns
Early returns show President Taft carrying the state by about 60,000 votes. Republicans gain control of the legislature and two Senate seats, while Wilson carries the state and the Democratic ticket wins the congressional races.
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Lincoln City Returns Show Wilson Leads Lincoln Votes
Complete Lincoln returns list Wilson 3978 Roosevel t 2305 Taft 1476 for city offices. Morehead 4780 Aldrich 3463 for governor. Norris 3859 Shallenberger 3650 for US Senate. McGuire 4195 Clark 3328 for congress. Dallas reports Wilson majority about 150000 in Texas. Taft Roosevelt combined about 50000. Socialist vote between 10000 and 30000.
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Mississippi returns Wilson majority large in state
Latest returns indicate Wilson carries Mississippi by about 100000 votes. The full Democratic congressional delegation has been returned.
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North Carolina Elects Wilson Marshall and Craig Governor
In North Carolina on November 6, Wilson and Marshall won majorities exceeding 60,000. Locke Craig, a Democrat, was elected governor by about 50,000 over Republican and Progressive rivals. All Democratic congressmen also won reelection.
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Massachusetts Voting Totals in Yesterday's Election
The Massachusetts total vote shows president results with Wilson 170,995 Taft 152,255 and Roosevelt 140,152. Governor results list Foss 192,978 Walker 143,028 Bird 124,258 with party affiliations noted.
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Chicago returns show Roosevelt leads with double vote
Chicago returns list Roosevelt 154000 plus with 154 174 votes Wilson 127 697 Taft 72 605 Debs 14 677 Chafin 2 890 in early results for the prominent contest.
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Roosevelt Leads Pennsylvania By Wide Margin In Returns
Philadelphia shows Roosevelt with a large plurality as adds returns push state tally above 23 000. Taft gains about 12 000 in Philadelphia while Wilson trails outside the city. Linn A Brun wins in the Ninth District as a Progressive.
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West Virginia returns Taft Roosevelt lead and Hatfield victory
West Virginia results show Taft and Roosevelt separated by a few hundred votes in Wheeling. Hatfield appears elected governor over Thompson by about 15 000 votes.
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Rhode Island Returns Show Wilson Ahead in Plurality
Complete Rhode Island returns indicate Wilson leads Taft by about 2,600 votes. Governor Pothier, a Republican, is reelected, and the legislature appears safely Republican. Roosevelt totals 16,488 Taft 27,755 Wilson 30,299.
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Michigan Suffrage Amendment Carries in Detroit Return
Michigan voters appear to have approved a constitutional amendment granting women the vote. Scattered returns reported yesterday indicate passage with Detroit among reporting locales.
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Republicans Win Winn County Nominees Lead in Noon Returns
Republicans swept Winn County with strong township to city support. Early noon returns show H W Grout and J L Bornbrook for representatives. M Shores sheriff. K S Pettit clerk. J Rainbow auditor. H Plummer recorder. F T Bentley surveyor. W P Stoxie attorney. Miss Margaret Myers superintendent. H B Kistner coroner. Progressives backed the ticket. some Democrats aided.
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Congress House tally shows Democrats hold majority in new session
At noon today the 63rd Congress House stood with Democrats 207, Republicans 145, and progressives 7 amid a total 455 members. Key returns include Richard Bariboldt reelected in Missouri 10th, Wm L Igea elected in 11th, L C Dyer reelected in 12th, and various district results across Hawaii to Illinois. Temperature outlook notes 58 at 2 PM with prior records 41 and 47.
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Cannon to Win 18th District by Narrow Margin
Early returns from the 18th district show former Speaker Cannon leading by a razor-thin margin with fewer than 100 votes in Danville Nevada. Reports indicate a tightly contested race as complete tallies come in.
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Connolly Leads in Early Iowa Returns Amid Narrow Gap
Early returns show Connolly with a slim lead in Iowa's third district as Pickett disputes the count. Dubuque precincts report Connolly about 5,881 to Pickett 1,387 with Leach at 1,018. Bremer County courthouse vote lost by twelve. Connolly leading Bremer with 557 votes.
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Wilson Leads Rage In Owa
Des Moines reports show Dumn leading governor race in 59 counties by 4,600 votes while Won in 37 counties leads by 10,794 and continolly is elected by 7,460. At 2 o clock, 27 precincts almost complete with 13 precincts uncounted. Wilson 44,201. Roosevelt 15,351 with 10 missing precincts out of 648.
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Saloons Close November 16
Saloons in Watersloo are expected to close one week from Saturday night November 16 until legal propositions are settled and the petition for consent is resolved.
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Precinct Ballot Results For Waterloo Township Supervisors
In Waterloo Township the ballot listed candidates for supervisor. The tally showed votes split among contenders with Brundlort and Magle Tow among the named contending figures. The report notes local polling outcomes and where counts were recorded.
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