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The ''Daily News'' was even more pro-Ingraham. The ''Daily News'' printed blatantly editorial front-page headlines such as "Better the City's Future by Electing Walker Ingraham" daily leading up to the election, and refused to run any of Bliss' campaign advertisements. | The ''Daily News'' was even more pro-Ingraham. The ''Daily News'' printed blatantly editorial front-page headlines such as "Better the City's Future by Electing Walker Ingraham" daily leading up to the election, and refused to run any of Bliss' campaign advertisements. | ||
− | The election, held on [[May 2]], was won by Bliss, who garnered | + | The election, held on [[May 2]], was won by Bliss, who garnered 796 votes to Ingraham's 757. The ''Pensacola Journal'' recounted the celebrations of his supporters: |
{{cquote|When it became known that Mayor Bliss had received the nomination his supporters quickly procured Rentfrom's brass band and proceeded to parade the streets, giving vent to their enthusiasm. Later they visited the home of the mayor and heard a speech from Mr. Bliss.|20px|20px|"Bliss, Cahn, and Moyer the Winners in Second Primary", ''Pensacola Journal'', May 3, 1907}} | {{cquote|When it became known that Mayor Bliss had received the nomination his supporters quickly procured Rentfrom's brass band and proceeded to parade the streets, giving vent to their enthusiasm. Later they visited the home of the mayor and heard a speech from Mr. Bliss.|20px|20px|"Bliss, Cahn, and Moyer the Winners in Second Primary", ''Pensacola Journal'', May 3, 1907}} | ||