The governor’s defeat
Subject(s): Bates, John Lewis, 1859-1946, Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Douglas, William Lewis, 1845-1924, Elections, Governors--Election--Public opinion, Massachusetts, Massachusetts--Boston, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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While Republicans in Massachusetts are happy about the nationwide victories in the recent election, this sentiment is marred by Governor John Lewis Bates’s loss. This result is somewhat puzzling, given the other election results within the state. One possible explanation is due to the strained relations Bates had with the state legislature.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-11-09
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Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
2
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Multi-image
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These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
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Chicago:
The governor’s defeat. [November 9, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299695. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Unknown. The governor’s defeat. [9 Nov. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299695.
APA:
Unknown., [1904, November 9]. The governor’s defeat.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o299695.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
