Hughes Opposes Plan to Carry Fight to Courts
New York, Nov. 11. Charles E Hughes will let his congratulatory telegram to Woodrow Wilson await the official count in California New Mexico North Dakota New Hampshire and possibly others If the count confirms Wilson Hughes hopes no contest or court action The Republicans plan reorganization for 1920 while noting Wilson leads in several states and that Democrats lost the House Willcox reports fraud charges being received and referred to state chairmen Hughes and wife stay at the star hotel before retreating for rest
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New York
Charles TE. Hughes
Woodrow Wilson
California
New Mexico
North Dakota
New Hampshire
Wilson
Hughes
Minnesota
Willcox
Star Hotel
Sweeping Probe of Illinois Election Begun in Chicago
Chicago November 11 Federal district attorney announced a sweeping government investigation into Illinois election financing. Officials of several large corporations are summoned to grand juries in five cities to present books as evidence shows corporate funds were used for campaign contributions under individual names.
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Illinois
Chicago
Federal District Attorney's Office
Evience
Atee
Death by own action suspends election suspense
Ambers, a 52 year old salesman, hanged himself in a barn amid local doubts whether President Wilson or Hughes would win the national election. Relatives say he had worried since Tuesday about California's vote and the race's outcome.
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Logilla
Wilson
Hughes
Ambers
California
Filson Leads North Dakota Vote by 1915 Margin
In Bismarck on November 11 with 16 precincts reported, Wilson has 44,279 votes and Tughes 63,164, producing a reported majority of 1,115 for Tughes. The remaining 15 precincts are described as sparse and incomplete in the partial tally.
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North Dakota
Bismark
N. D
Wilson
Tughes
W. MM
Ababamia
Arkivtunuss
Tees
Colorado
Delaware
Indiana
Kentucky
Maryland
VBH
Michigan
Minnesota
Pesta
Jorun Dalots
Ohio
Rhode
South Carolina
Utah
Vermont
O. T
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Ostee Tolala
Hughes
Woman Jeannette Rankin Elected to Congress from Montana
Miss Jeannette Rankin, Republican, is elected the first woman to Congress from Montana. She projects an eight hour day for women, equal pay, and to champion suffrage, child labor laws, mothers pensions, and universal education, as congratulations pour in from suffrage leaders nationwide.
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Missoula
Monc
Jeannette Rankin
Congress
Miss Rankin
University of Montana
School of Philanthropy of
New York Ciy
Mont
High Living Cost Probe 13 Asked by Mine Workers
Columbus Ohio November 11 The executive board of the United Mine Workers of Ohio representing 50000 wage earners sent to President Wilson and Governor Will of Ohio a resolution adopted by miners officials demanding a government investigation of the high cost of living They claim speculation in food and commodities causes hunger and distress and urge steps to reduce prices and make necessities affordable for wage earners Mine workers say they are hard hit by high living costs as mines operate only half time due to coal car shortages.
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Columbus
United Mine Workers of Ohio
Wilson
Gov. Wills
Ohio
Nyinga
Lfe
Fine Justice for Illegal Fishing in Cedar Township
Peter Knipp, a Cedar township justice of the peace, was fined 50 dollars in Justice F. F. Knapp's court for two counts of illegal fishing. He pleaded guilty as initially charged. others in his group also pled guilty, receiving 50 and 15 dollar fines respectively. Deputy Game Warden E. J. Chapman filed the information. The arrests followed discovery of a lake being set on the Knipp farm by him and four companions.
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Peter Knipp
Cedar Township
F. F. Knapp
Knipp
E. J. Chapman
Lucky Thirteen Comes to Rescue of Wilson in National Election
Superstitious observers noted Wilson’s luck with the number 13 in the nationwide tally. California’s 13 electoral votes aided his victory against Hughes, who allegedly cast ballot No. 13 on Tuesday.
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Lucky Thirteen
Wilson
California
Hughes
Wilson Pleads for Support of United People
President Wilson, in Williamstown after reelection, focuses on Congress composition and domestic policy while ignoring Republican concession. He attends a private christening for Eleanor Axson Sayre, greeted by students and townspeople, and plans a December message to Congress. Garfield lauds his words as wisdom.
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Mass
Wilson
House of Representatives
Washington
Congress
Massachusetts Agricultural College
Williams
Albany
Williams College
Eleanor Axson Sayer
Francis B. Sayre
Garfield
Mre. Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Helen Woodrow Bones
St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Thanksgiving Dinner Aid for Border Troops in Black Hawk County
The Courier and Reporter appeals for Black Hawk County residents to donate small amounts to fund a Thanksgiving dinner for Company A3 F and G at the Texas border. Local funds will buy turkey cranberries and sweets. officers will oversee proper use. Contributions can be sent to the newspaper or made at the counting room, with acknowledgments promised.
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Texas
Mexico
Black Flank County
Iowa
Courier
Sam
Black Hawk County
Allied Papers Grateful Over Wilson Victory
London dispatch notes the Manchester Guardian credits Wilson with attracting Progressive votes akin to 1912 Roosevelt gains. It hints at Wilson earning status as a great statesman and possibly shaping peace efforts, while Progressives seek proof of faith through policy consolidation. Paris papers show sympathy for Wilson and hope for a neutral, less war driven U.S. policy. Japanese praise his peaceful demeanor comforts business leaders fearing tariff shocks.
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The
Manchester Guardian
Wilson
Roosevelt
FYHM
Paris
Wison
Petit Journal Sa
Hughes
JAP PR
America
Delivery Notice for Paper If Missed by 6 O Clock
If the paper is not delivered to your home by 6 o'clock due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 3330 for a replacement copy. After 6 40 o'clock, call telephone No 2.
Plot to Defraud Japan Government Unearthed Here
Pittsburgh reports reveal a scheme to defraud the Japanese government of duties on shipments. Oyama, secretary of Japan’s agriculture and commerce, says evidence in Pittsburgh points to suspects, with possible involvement of high officials and Americans. He heads to New York for further talks with collectors and may travel to Canada to pursue ramified fraud.
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Oyama
Department of Agriculture and Commerce
United States
Japan
Canada
New York
Deutschland Ready for Return Voyage from New London
The German undersea merchantman Deutschland remains tied at the store pier in New London awaiting departure for its return voyage to Germany. Captain Koenig faces three possible routes to reach the Atlantic, with options including a passage through Long Island Sound or steering toward waters near Martha's Vineyard.
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Conn
Deutschland
Germany
Store Pier
Koenig
Atlantic Ocean
Long Island Sound
Martha's Vineyard
Clubman Sentenced for Bootlegging in Des Moines
Irra Stitzel, former Des Moines saloonkeeper and clubman, was sentenced to a $600 fine and 30 days in county jail for bootlegging. Judge Tom Guthrie noted the plea from his attorney for leniency, citing the defendant's prominence and requesting reduced punishment.
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Des Moines
Irra Stitzel
Rick
Tom Guthrie
Stitzel
Retreats and Battles Across War Fronts Nov 11
Forces clash across Dobruja, Danube, Somme and Transylvania as von Mackensen’s retreat continues in Dobruja near Tehernavda. Russian detachments push south in Dobrudja while Danube battles intensify and Germans repulse attacks on the Somme. Siege lines hold near Monastir with mixed results.
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Mackensen
Pobrudja
Tehernavora
Bucharest
Tehernavedna
Teutona
Doprudja
Teulyerta
Dobruda
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France
Paris
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War Office
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Sayville
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Serbia
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Danube
Petrograd
Panubs River
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Popal
Hirsova
Dobrudja
Skrohowa
Sarenovichi
Witmer Dies Noted Des Moines Business Man
Des Moines reports the death early today of W W Witmer a prominent figure in banking and financial circles across the state He died at home from pneumonia aged years He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
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Des Moines
W. W. Witmer
Witmer
Temperatures Reported in November Across Years
Readable fragments show November temperatures supplied by Buchanan Optical Co with varying daily highs and lows. Entries reference years 1912 through 1915 with ranges such as 27 to 50 and 41 to 63, indicating historical temperature records.
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Huchanan Optical Co
Joaesser
Minnesota Returns Show Wilson Narrow Lead Over Hughes
In Minnesota official returns from Ramsey and St Louis counties raise concern over discrepancies as 3,029 of 3,048 precincts report Wilson ahead with 178,124 to Hughes 178,463. Soldiers’ votes on the border and county boards’ counting set to shape final outcome with Hughes leading by 239 in one tally and Wilson by 653 in another.
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St. Paul
Minn
Wilson
Minnesota
Ramsey
St. Louis
Hughes
Special Commission
Tinghkes
Farm Boy Killed by Hay Tripod Collapse
Marshalltown local boy Walker Williams aged 14 died when a hay stacking tripod fell on him near the city. The accident occurred last evening after he failed to appear for supper. In a separate incident near Rhodes, Peter Veser, 17, of Monticello, was killed by a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul freight train while on a ditching crew.
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Marshalltown
Walker Williams
Wov
Peter Veser
Monticello
Minnesota Close Recount Expected in Tight States
In the 1916 presidential race President Wilson holds a national popular lead of 8,663,713 with a 403,312 margin over Hughes. As counts in California Minnesota New Mexico and New Hampshire shift, officials await official tallies before conceding. Willcox defers comment and New Hampshire certifies Wilson a 63 vote edge.
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New York
Willcox
Charles Evans Hughes
California
Minnesota
New Mexican
New Hampshire
Hughes
Wilson
New Mexico
Congress
Williamstown
Mass
Finghes
William R. Willcox
Agait
Republican Committee
Concord
N. H
Charles E. Hughes
Bean
Dover
Dorchester
De Facto Troops Recapture Two Towns from Villistas
Eagle Pass Texas November 11 De Facto government troops under Gen Murgla recaptured Parral and Santa Rosario. A border report signed Murgla stated the towns were retaken and a message confirming the recapture was received last night.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
Murgla
Parral
Santa Rosario
Missouri Governor Race Proves Gardner Leads In State
With returns from all but 14 scattered precincts in Missouri the plurality favors Gardner for governor. Demokrats Gardner tallies 378,464 votes to Republican Lamm with 376,794. Final totals show Gardner ahead as votes continue to be counted.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Gardner
Lamm
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