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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
4
Clark B Tanner sworn as circulation manager reports daily press run of 1200 copies for The Winchester News on November 2 1908. Sworn before notary on the same date.
A newspaper preview argues Taft will win fewer popular votes than Roosevelt and Bryan will outpace Parker. It notes labor unrest benefits Democrats, Taft’s Unitarian faith may affect votes, and forecasts from New York favor Republicans. Indiana, Ohio races are close, Kentucky leans Democratic, electoral majority depends on key states.
An independent paper argues the nation will prosper under either Mr. Bryan or Mr. Taft. It contends both candidates are capable, praises their character, and notes the outcome will reflect on the elected leader and the country’s future.
The writer notes a quiet Halloween with minimal damage. A streetcar was moved slightly but remained usable, and the Traction Company would prefer its removal to reduce costs. Reports say Winchester will get a newer, improved streetcar and service starting Tuesday.
Democratic chair Mack claims a Bryan landslide across the middle west to the coast with over 300 electoral votes despite Republican slush fund bets. Republican chair Hitchcock predicts Taft at 325 votes with the solid south fractured. Ohio safe and North holds firm, barring Montana and Nevada.
In Columbus on November 2, Democratic chairman W L Finley predicts Bryan's Ohio plurality over 50,000 with a Democratic legislature and James E Campbell headed to the Senate and a Democratic state ticket. Republican chairman Henry A Williams forecasts Taft winning by at least 75,000 and a GOP majority in both houses with one more U S representative.
In New York and Boston on election eve Republican and Democratic chairmen claimed large electoral margins for their candidates. Mack forecast 333 Bryan votes and Hitchcock 325 Taft votes, while Boston observers expected Taft to win Massachusetts with Draper possibly defeating Vahey.
The passage notes vast sums from Rockefeller Carnegie and Morgan in a late campaign push to block Bryan's path to the White House, framing it as a desperate effort against an unstoppable tide.
Chicago November 2 Republicans and Democrats both express confidence. Roy O West Republican chairman expects Governor Deneen to be reelected and 19 Republican Congress members from Illinois. Democratic chairman Boeschenstein counters with Stevenson for governor and a statewide Democratic majority above 60000.
Louisville reports an unusually quiet day before the election. Tim leaders push a Bryan advantage of at least 15,000 votes while Republicans claim a bottom 10,000 vote margin. Weather favors a large turnout but observers expect a small plurality, with the edge possibly to Bryan.
A Chicago parade closed the Socialist party campaign with women carrying red flags and banners. Police barred flags without mottoes, so banners bore slogans promoting woman suffrage. After the procession Debs addressed a large audience.
Minnesota Democrats predict Governor Johnson will win re election by a large margin while Republicans insist Jacobson will secure a decisive victory. Johnson closes in St Paul and Jacobson makes final appeal in Minneapolis as both parties claim clear leads.
Wilmington reports both parties claim victory for their candidates. Republicans forecast Taft winning by about 8,000 and Democrats predict Bryan by at least 5,000. Each side also asserts wins in the governorship and a congressional seat.
Trenton reports no changes in political outlook as election forecasts stay firm. Republican leaders expect Taft to win by about 40,000 votes while Democratic chiefs forecast Bryan victory by at least 17,000.
Washington on election day expects generally fair weather across the United States. The exception may be a region from the North Pacific coast through the northern Rocky Mountain states where unsettled conditions could occur.
Arthur I. Vorys Taft aide receives Booker T. Washington letter praising Taft and his work with the Jeanes fund for Black education. Washington says his interest in the colored race is steady and believes most Black voters will support Taft.
Washington November 2 The president issued the annual Thanksgiving proclamation noting steady national growth in strength wealth and population and stating Americans owe it to the Almighty to progress in moral and spiritual matters.
St Petersburg reports Russia will not back an international Congress to challenge Austria Hungary's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Russia hints discussion possible in a powers conference with Austria insisting delegates register only the Berlin treaty change and refrain from questioning the action.
A brief quotation attributed to Montesquieu warns that pursuing wit often leads to chasing nonsense. The line reflects a satirical view on cleverness versus substance.
Real estate deeds show multiple transfers to D. B. Hampton including 127 acres on Four Mile pike for 900 and 1.5 acres on Two Mile pike for 396. Other transfers include 14 acres near the Fair grounds for 2115.75 and a lot on Poynterville for 150 to W. Rucker.
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