Oklahoma Democrats sweep 1936 election in Roosevelt landslide
Oklahoma voters, with 2,707 of 3,421 precincts reporting, gave President Roosevelt a wide margin over Landon. Josh Lee won the U S Senate seat, all nine Democratic congressmen were elected, and several state offices stayed Democratic. Voters also defeated the Shaw repeal proposal and likely rejected two amendments on boards and pensions.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Josh Lee
United States
Board of Regents
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Landon
Herbert Hoover
Lee
University of Oklahoma
Herbert K. Hyde
U. S
Charles F. Urschel
Blind T. P. Gore
U. S. Senate
Rep
Will Rogers
Moore
John C. Burns
Sulphur Citizens Seek Rename of Murray County
A petition circulated in Murray county asks changing the county name to Roosevelt. Named for William H. Murray, a 1907 constitutional convention president and now a New Deal critic, Murray County voted for Roosevelt Tuesday. Officials sponsor the petition calling on the legislature to rename, with a constitutional amendment needed.
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Roosevelt
William H. Murray
Murray
S. H. Lattimore
World approves Roosevelt reelection across nations
From Moscow to Tokyo foreigners hailed President Roosevelt's victory with little dissent. Leaders and media in Europe and Asia expressed approval, citing improved Russo American relations and anticipated stability under a known and trusted ally.
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Shanghai
Europe
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London Daily Express
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France
L’oeuvre
Rome
Landon
Russia
Repeal Beaten By Newspapers Marland Asserts
Oklahoma Governor Marland blamed state newspapers for the defeat of the Henshaw repeal measure after Tuesday's election. He said he would keep hands off the repeal question while continuing state enforcement of prohibition. He urged newspapers to back repeal if they want it. The governor also wired President Roosevelt a vote of confidence.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Henshaw
Marland
Roosevelt
Heavy Responsibilities In Background of Election
The piece analyzes Roosevelt's 1936 victory and the vast responsibilities it entails. It considers potential shifts toward conservatism or new ventures, and how tax, tariff, and budget policies will face congressional review. It also weighs internal party dynamics, opposition prospects, and the fate of the Republican party after losses.
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Byron Price
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Capitol Hill May Not Mean Smooth Sailing For Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
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House
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Hoover
London
Mee Tuesday Voting In This County
Unofficial Pontotoc county tally shows Roosevelt leading 8 060 to 2 014 over Landon with 52 for Thomas and 10 for Colvin. Repeal of liquor prohibition trails by 5 618 to 3 117 with police pension and A M regents measures also approved. County results to finish Tuesday.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Norman Thomas
R. Colvin
Prohibition Party
Josh Lee
Senate
Lyle Boren
Congress
A. & M. Regents
County Election Board
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Indian changes plea thrice in forgery case
Leno Harjo an Indian released from federal prison after 18 months 23 days for robbing the U S mails was held in county jail as authorities sought to straighten out his pleas to a second degree forgery charge tied to the same case. He allegedly forged an endorsement to an oil royalty check for 110 05 payable to Mabel Wood and cashed it at the Oklahoma State Bank after removing the check from her mailbox. He first pleaded not guilty when arraigned, then guilty, then reportedly changed again without district court arraignment completed by Wednesday night.
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Leno Harjo
U. S
Harjo
Mabel Wood
Ada
Midcontinent Petroleum Corporation
Oklahoma State Bank
Sherwood W. Hill
Hill
Country Amazed by Extent Of Party Majories in Congress
The nation reacts as the party achieves substantial gains in both chambers. Analysts note unexpected margins shaping policy expectations and signaling a shift in political influence ahead of new sessions.
Roosevelt landslide sweeps most states as Democrats win big
Belated ballots push Roosevelt to a near nine million popular edge and secure about 75 Senate seats for Democrats. California, Illinois, New York and Ohio deliver large electoral margins while Landon carries only Maine and Vermont. Democrats gain seats in the House with 288 elected in the 435 contested, while several Republican strongholds fall and several races remain in doubt.
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Florence P. Kahn
Maryland Survey Evaluates Vehicle Fitness for Licensing
Maryland conducts a survey to assess whether motor vehicles meet standards for license eligibility. Officials review performance and safety features to determine regulatory compliance and potential licensing outcomes.
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State of
Maryland
Literary Digest editor comments on landslide forecast
Wilfred J. Funk of the Literary Digest jokes about a landslide for Roosevelt after the Digest poll predicted Landon would win. He notes the poll’s result seems impossible to explain away, despite the Digest's past accuracy. The digest showed Landon with 379 electoral votes to 161 for Roosevelt.
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Wilfred J. Funk
Literary Digest
Landon
Roosevelt
Digest
Oklahoma City Phone Rates Cut by State Commission
The Oklahoma State Corporation Commission ordered a reduction in telephone rates for Oklahoma City amounting to about 120 774 dollars annually. Southwestern Bell plans an appeal after reviewing the order and may post bond to rebate subscribers if sustained. The order was signed by Chairman Re ford Bond and member A S J Shaw. Jack Walton did not participate, citing belief in sufficient returns in profitable cities to offset losses in over a hundred cities statewide.
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Wesley E. Disney
Tulsa
Jo Ferguson
Pawnee
Jack Nichols
Eufaula
W. S. Cannon
Muskogee
Wilburn Cartwright
House Roads Committee
John D. Morrison
Red Oak
Lyle Boren
R. P. Hill
Oklahoma City
Jed Johnson
Anadarko
Sam Massingale
Cordell
Phil Ferguson
Woodward
Reford
Thurman Hurst
Supreme Court
Fletcher Riley
Lawton
Ninth District
Rhode Island
State Corporation Commission
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Commission
A. S. J. Shaw
Jack Walton
Grand Larceny Charged After Theft Of Two Weapons
Roy L. Gray was to be arraigned after County Attorney Virgil Stanfield filed a grand larceny charge. Police say Gray stole a pistol and shotgun from a car parked at a skeet shoot in Seminole. The owner of the weapons is unknown.
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Roy L. Gray
Virgil Stanfield
Gray
Seminole
Roosevelt wins Colorado as Democrats seize six electoral votes
Denver voters delivered a strong Democratic showing on November 4, delivering all six of Colorado’s electoral votes to President Roosevelt, sending Gov. Ed C. Johnson to the Senate, and likely electing Teller Ammons as governor.
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Denver
Roosevelt
Colorado
Ed C. Johnson
United States Senate
Teller Ammons
Farley May Leave Cabinet Amid Speculation
Reported move follows Roosevelt reelection boosting James A Farley to political peak. He leaves postmaster general duties to focus on business while likely retaining national and New York state party chairs. Possible governorship bid remains uncertain with his future cabinet role unclear.
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James A. Farley
Farley
National Committee
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Stony Point
Rockland County
Hudson River
State Committee
Alfred E. Smith
Mr. Roosevelt
Greatest returns or amount in vested Ada News
Classified ads note a greatest return or amount in vested terms. The fragment mentions Ada News and involves financial figures or vesting in a brief notice.
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Ada News
Mother of Fitts oil operator dies in California
E. H. Moore, a principal operator in the Fitts oil field, flew from Tulsa to Pomona California after learning his mother Mrs. Moore had died Tuesday night. The former Okmulgee resident's funeral arrangements were not known. Moore was at his Tulsa home when he received the news.
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E. H. Moore
Fitts Oil Field
Pomona
Calif
Moore
Landon Plans Duck Hunt After Political Setback
Alf M. Landon, after an unprecedented presidential defeat, heads into a brief duck hunting trip in Kansas. Reporters pressed on Republican plans and his political future, but Landon focused on Mallard and teal hunting as his first subject.
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Topeka
Kans
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Mallard
Teals
Greatest returns for am unt vested Ada News classified ads
Ada News presents classified ads highlighting high value returns on investments and opportunities. Readers see listings for financial gains, market tips, and potential openings. The notice emphasizes profitable options and timely engagement for interested investors.
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Ada News
Garner at Home Until January
Vice-president John N. Garner announced he would stay in Uvalde until Congress reconvenes in January unless President Roosevelt requests his return to Washington sooner. He has remained in Uvalde since the last session, aside from a brief trip to the capital, to tend to private affairs and rest amid strong reports of his health.
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Uvalde
Texas
John N. Garner
Congress
Rooosevelt
Washington
Garner
National
First trans Atlantic bid by Wellman airship ends at sea
In 1910 Walter Wellman and a crew attempted a non rigid airship crossing of the Atlantic. After three days and more than 1000 miles traveled the ship was abandoned and the crew were rescued by a passing cargo steamer.
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Walter Wellman
Landon Lost and Cook Died After Political Strife
In Kansas City a lifelong Republican cafe worker Clif ford H. Cook argued with patrons about the 1936 election. He predicted a Republican win then warned his wife he would kill himself if Landon lost. After the early returns showed Democratic victory he fatally shot himself, dying later in a hospital.
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Kansas City
Clifford H. Cook
Cook
Roosevelt
North Dakota Governor Race Narrows Lead in Election
In a surprising result independent Republican former Governor William Langer leads the gubernatorial race over GOP nominee Walter Welford. With 2 028 of 2 24 precincts reporting Langer shows 88 650 votes to 80 19 for Welford and the contest remains tight.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Langer
Walter Welford
Langer
Welford
State Questions Oklahoma City Vote Totals
Statewide results for Oklahoma questions show Prohibition repeal with 227,470 for and 322,585 against across 2,861 of 3,421 precincts. Police pensions pass 319,867 to 185,276 across 2,778 precincts. Oklahoma A and M regents tally 312,042 for and 178,063 against across 2,738 precincts.
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M. Regents
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