Kentucky Foresees Bryan Electoral Victory In Close Count
In Louisville on November 4 incomplete returns from both parties suggest Bryan will win Kentucky's electoral votes by 8 000 to 12 000. Democrats gain in districts over 1904 with Stanleys district and Langley’s race showing notable margins. The Eleventh District hints at a Republican surge in the mountains with a tally around 22 500.
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Louisville
Bryan
Kentucky
Parker
A. O. Stanley
Congress
R. Y. Thomas, Jr
A. D. James
Cantrill
Harvey Helm
John W. Langley
Amos Davis
Ohio Returns Slow as Ballot Delays Vote Count
Special to The News reports in Columbus that returns are slow due to the long ballot. Taft leads Ohio by about 50,000 with Harmon ahead for Governor by roughly 10,600. Cox wins Third District Congress and Longworth wins in the First. Harris trails in key counties but gains in Franklin. Harmon expected to win statewide. precinct tallies show Harmon and Harris within a close margin in early data.
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Columbus
Taft
Ohio
Harmon
Cox
Congress
Longworth
Cincinnati
Harris
Hamilton County
Lucas
Cuyahoga
Franklin
Williams
Republian State Central Committee
Knights of Pythias Second Rank Work Thursday
The Knights of Pythias announce work in the second Rank this Thursday. A full attendance is requested.
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Knights of Pythias
Lord of His Own Life. The Man Who Masters Himself Is Free
The fragment hints at a theme about self mastery and personal freedom. It mentions “ric etus” which seems garbled and unclear. The readable idea centers on autonomy and inner control.
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Ric’ Etus
Taft Expresses Gratification at Election Result
Judge Taft said he believed he was elected by business men and farmers and that he carried labor support. He expressed great gratification at the national election outcome.
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Taft
Labor
Cincinnati
Taft leads with Marshall close for Indiana governor
In Indianapolis voters report slow returns with Taft ahead by about 15 000. Marshall the Democrat appears elected governor by a narrow margin. In precinct tallies Watson 197 005, Marshall 206 861. Landis in the ninth district defeated. Moss elected in the fifth district.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Taft
Marshall
Watson
Charles Landis
Congress
Ralph Moss
Republican May Carry Texas
It is estimated the total vote in Texas yesterday did not exceed 300,000. Bryan has carried the State by about 150,000 over Taft. John N. Simpson, Republican candidate for Governor, drew a phenomenal vote and carried the larger cities Austin San Antonio Dallas Waco Houston and Beaumont. If the statewide ratio holds, he may defeat Gov Campbell, Democrat, by a small margin.
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Austin
Texas
Bryan
Taft
John N. Simpson
San Antonio
Dallas
Waco
Houston
Beaumont
Campbell
Thirty Days to Jail for Breach of Trust
Jim Mack, a notorious figure in town, was sentenced to thirty days in jail this morning in Judge Evans' court for breach of trust.
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Jim Mack
Judge
Bryan Receives Election News in Wake of Defeat
Lincoln Nebraska November 4 William J Bryan at his Fairview home learned early returns show his third bid for the presidency failed. He followed state results including New York Greater New York and Ohio Indiana while managers predicted victory without the Empire State.
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Lincoln
Neb
William J. Bryan
Fairview
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Bryan Loses His Home State By Nearly 12,000
Lincoln Nebraska voters return results show Nebraska going against Bryan by about 12 000 in the latest returns.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Bryan
Strength of Locomotive Described as 909 Horsepower
A railway engine may roughly be said to equal in strength 909 horses. This note explains comparative power for locomotive design and performance.
Republicans Will Control House of Representatives
Washington November 4. With thirty districts missing the next House counts show Republicans leading with 198 seats to Democrats 163.
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House of Representatives
Democrats
Washington, D. C
Publican
Langley Wins 10th District Race in Kentucky
The dispatch reports Republican John W. Langley won the 10th District race against Democrat Amos Davis. County totals show Langley ahead by more than two thousand votes with Johnson 1350, Martin 850, Pike 1200, Floyd 200 in Paintsville Kentucky.
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John W. Langley
Congress
Amos Davis
Paintsville
Johnson County
Martin
Pike
Floyd
Langley
Fred A. Vaughn
Taft Wins New York City Vote Plurality
New York City backed Taft by about 11 000, the first Republican NYC presidential vote since 1896. Taft’s plurality surpassed Roosevelt’s in the city, marking a notable electoral shift.
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New York City
Taft
McKinley
New York
Roosevelt
Adams triumphs in Breathitt circuit judge race
In Breathitt Judicial District J P Adams Republican wins the circuit judge seat over Democrat J B White by about 700 votes. White carries Wolfe County by 125. Kelly Kash Republican is elected Commonwealth's Attorney with a similar margin.
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Breathitt
J. P. Adams
J. B. White
Dining Room Motto for Two Diners
A witty dining room motto reads Dont talk to the carver. The line implies quiet dining etiquette and light humor for two guests at the table.
Roosevelt to lead African hunt voyage after inauguration
President Roosevelt plans to sail for an African hunt nine days after his inauguration. The party includes son Kermit, a Smithsonian professor and naval official, plus photographers and servants. They will reach Naples March 25 and travel to Mombassa via the Suez Canal, then Uganda province and Lake Victoria for Entebbe, avoiding Congo territory.
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New York
Roosevelt
Kermit
Smithsonian Institute
Naval
Naples
Mombassa
Suez Canal
Uganda
Port Florence
Lake Victoria
Nyanza
Entebbe
Central Africa
Congo
Mr. McMillan
James McMillan
Detroit
Nairobi
Johnson Wins in St. Paul as Johnson Victory Denied by GOP
In St. Paul Minnesota on November 4 the local scene centers on Governor Johnson whose re election appears not yet conceded as Republicans report a lead of about twelve hundred votes pending final tally.
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ST. Paul, Minn
Johnson
Double cousins die at same hour in Kentucky
In Maysville Kentucky Louis A Burk 24 died at his home and Miss Lillie Mae Burk died at her Lexington home at precisely the same hour. They were double cousins.
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Maysville
Louis A. Burk
Lillie Mae Burk
Lexington
Aristarchus The Unknown Man On The Spot
Rev. Wm. Cumming discusses Aristarchus at the Public School, noting his anonymity yet reliability as Paul’s companion and servant of Christ. The sermon argues greatness comes from availability and devotion, comparing Aristarchus to Ruth, Washington, and Saul of Tarsus, urging all to a life of faithful service.
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Wm. Cumming
First Presbyterian Church
Aristarchus
Paul
Jesus Christ
Ephesus
Rome
Washington
Saul of
Tarsus
Galilee
Ruth the
Naomi
Bryan captures West Virginia and Maryland by small margins
Columbus Nov 4 latest returns show Bryan carrying West Virginia and Maryland by small pluralities. The race in both states is so close that full returns are needed to determine the result.
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Columbus
Bryan
West Virginia
Maryland
New Street Car Arrives for Improved City Service
The new winter street car arrived Wednesday morning to replace the old fleet. It is one of the latest makes and is up to date in every respect, and its operation is expected to bring a more regular schedule and better service citywide.
Kentucky postmasters appointed in Kentucky and New Jersey tale
The Nov 4 report lists newly appointed Kentucky postmasters for Barthell Whitley county and for Frogge Everman Carter county with Millard G. Porter. It also notes a Perth Amboy New Jersey watchman Edward Thompson reporting a rat daily takes a chew of tobacco.
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Washington
Kentucky
Barthell
Whitley County
Merchison
Frogge
Everman
Carter County
Millard G. Porter
Edward Thompson
Perth Amboy
N. J
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P. Adams
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