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Daily Public Ledger
Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
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On November 7, 1899, an election for governor in the state resulted in Republican Taylor receiving 193,714 votes to Democrat Goebel's 191,331, a majority of 2,383. Two of Goebel's election commissioners certified Taylor's victory, and Democratic Chief Justice Hazelrigg administered his oath of office. Including other votes against Goebel, the total majority was 17,561. No court decision can alter these figures.
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Taylor, Republican 193,714
Goebel, Democrat 191,331
Taylor's majority over Goebel: 2,383
It was because of these figures that two out of three of Mr. Goebel's own Election Commissioners, Judge W. S. Pryor and Captain William Ellis, issued a certificate of election to Mr. W. S. Taylor; and it was because of that certificate that Democratic Chief Justice Hazelrigg administered to Mr. Taylor the oath of office and he entered upon his duties as Governor.
NO COURT DECISION CAN CHANGE EITHER THESE FIGURES OR THESE FACTS.
In addition, there were other votes cast against Goebel at the election on November 7th, 1899, as follows:
Brown, Independent Democrat 12,140
Blair, Populist 3,038
Total 15,178
Add Taylor's vote 193,714
Total against Goebel 208,892
Goebel's total vote 191,331
Total majority against Goebel 17,561
NOR CAN ANY COURT DECISION CHANGE EITHER THESE FIGURES OR THESE FACTS.
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7th Of November, 1899
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taylor certified as winner with 2,383 majority over goebel; total votes against goebel 208,892 vs. 191,331 (majority 17,561); taylor sworn in as governor.
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Election for Governor held; vote counts: Taylor (Republican) 193,714, Goebel (Democrat) 191,331. Two of Goebel's commissioners issued certificate to Taylor; Hazelrigg administered oath. Additional votes: Brown (Independent Democrat) 12,140, Blair (Populist) 3,038. Emphasized that court cannot change figures or facts.