Taft Wins Presidency as Republicans Gain nationwide
Taft elected president with Republican gains across states. Bryan leads in Winchester and Frederick County as voters polled in town wards and county totals. National results show Republican majorities in New York New Jersey Wisconsin Minnesota and Indiana while Democrats hold Virginia and many southern states.
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Taft Wins Presidency Amid Nationwide Victory
Early returns show William Howard Taft elected Chief Magistrate for 1909 1913 term with a large nationwide popular vote. William Jennings Bryan trails but shows his strongest showing yet, indicating growing support despite fewer states carried. Final results depend on incomplete returns and ongoing tallies.
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Council To Meet Again This Evening
The common council met last night and transacted routine business. Ordinances for small appropriations were introduced. The city will have the clock tower lit by electricity and a street light placed at Waters street and Church alley. North end street improvements will continue. Tonight the council will review sewerage matters with a report from the special committee.
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Reverend Reads Will Over Casket at Lyles Funeral
At the Alexandria funeral of Christoper T. Lyles Rev. C. D. Bulla read the will over the casket as requested by the deceased. The testator left his estate to his wife.
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Winchester
County Teachers To Meet November Seventh
The Frederick County and Winchester Teachers Association will hold a monthly meeting in the Courthouse hall on Saturday November 7 at 11 oclock. Officers aim to enroll every county and city teacher this year. The program will interest teachers and school trustees. N D GOOL President.
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Haddox Suit and Furnishings Advertisement
Haddox offers suits overcoats mats caps shoes and gents furnishings with a money saving guarantee. The ad lists robes and horse blankets and mentions IHUYARD & LEWIS at 30-1plw.
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Taft Victory Secures Historic U S Presidency
The piece proclaims William Howard Taft elected President by a sweeping majority, predicting an electoral landslide rivaling Roosevelt's highs. It argues Bryan’s strength faded and credits business interests and political strategy for the Republican triumph, noting Taft's ascent and Roosevelt’s influence shaping the campaign. It also mentions Bryan’s enduring personal following and local notices about Mr. Whitacre and Mr. Funkhouser.
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Rabbit chase and oyster supper draw local crowds
Market Street rink hosts a rabbit chase on Saturday night and a lemon party. The Reformed Church holds an oyster supper Thursday to Saturday near the Presbyterian Church with supper priced at 35 cents. Also advertised is a cheap horse and cart for sale by J. H. Murnan.
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Bryan’s Final Political Defeat Sealed in History
The article reflects on William Jennings Bryan’s three presidential losses, contrasting Henry Clay and Daniel Webster, and notes that Bryan retires with respect from followers and a sense of duty fulfilled. It emphasizes the ideal of public service and a stainless record.
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Clay
Webster
Taft Administration Faces Business Backlash Over Tactics
The passage argues Mr Taft’s success depends on avoiding the methods of the President who aided his win. It contends substantial business interests favor Taft only if he distances himself from those prior tactics and aligns with prudent policy.
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Taft
Second-Hand Stores For Sale Cheap Notice
Notice offers second-hand stores of all kinds for sale cheap from W. L. Fultz, the Tippecanoe Second-Hand Man.
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W. L. Fultz
Trespass Cards Offer Protect Your Game
Local notice invites landowners to call The Star office for large attractive trespass cards to post on fences frees and other property to deter trespass and protect game rights.
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