Carroll Wins Democratic Congressmen Edge Governor Plurality
Centerville Iowa reports show Claude Porter conceding defeat by about 4,000 as Carroll holds a statewide plurality near 15,000. Des Moines tallies indicate shifts in Sixth and Seventh districts with Prouty winning by about 2,500 and other incumbents facing uncertain outcomes. Local Des Moines results favor Porter by about 600, while Polk County totals show Carroll leading in the city’s precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ll S. Pepper
Charles Grill
Kendall
S. F. Prouty
Clint L. Price
Polls
Warren
Dallas
Story
Madison
Smith
Towner
Kennedy
Haugen
Des Moines
Porter
Prouty
Polk County
Carroll
Palmer
Thorne
Dewey
Governor Carroll Declared Winner In Fourteen Counties
In the forty six county total the margin shows Governor B N O Carroll leading with 93 191 votes to opponent 90 254 Gardner. The ticket includes George W Clarke for lieutenant governor W C Hayward auditor John L Bleakly and others. Democrats claim Dewey won as railroad commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Mae
B. F. Carroll
George W. Clarke
W. C. Hayward
John L. Bleakly
W. W. Morrow
George Cosson
A. M. Deyoe
Supreme Court
Horace £. Deemer
William D. Evans
Burgess W. Garrett
Wenfell W. Cornwall
David J. Palmer
Clifford Thorne
W. H. Dewey
Congressional Districts Listed with Party Affiliations
The document lists district by district representatives: First Charles A. Kennedy R, Second J S Pepper D, Third Charies E Pickett, Fourth G N Haugen, Fifth James W Good R, Sixth N E Kendall R, Seventh S F Prouty R, Eighth H M Towner R, Ninth Walter Smith R, Tenth Frank P Woods, Eleventh E H Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pepper
Charies E. Pickett
G. N. Haugen
James W. Good
N. E. Kendall
S. F. Prouty
H. M. Towner
Walter [. Smith
Republican central committee confirms Haugen elected by wide margin
The state central committee received a wire from Fourth district committeeman Whitney reporting complete returns showing Congressman Haugen elected by 207 votes with final figures unlikely to vary much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Whitney
Fourth
Haugen
Result Close on Head of Ticket in Iowa Gubernatorial Race
Des Moines reports show the Iowa governor race between Claude R. Porter and B. F. Carroll in doubt as final returns arrive. Early claims favored Porter with Carroll’s supporters arguing he held victory. Porter was telephoned as a winner while Carroll’s camp maintained hope until all returns were in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Claude R. Porter
B. F. Carroll
Carroll
Important Developments of Tuesday's Election
Dix defeats Stimson in New York and the state swept by democrats. Wodrow Wilson elected governor in New Jersey. Foss wins Massachusetts governorship over Draper. Harmon defeats Harding in Ohio. State carried by democrats. Beveridge likely defeated for senate in Indiana. Dahlman of Omaha defeated for Nebraska governor by Aldrich. Hitchcock defeats Burker for United States senate. Democrats will control next national house by about thirty five seats.
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Dix
Stimson
New York
Wodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Foss
Massachusetts
Draper
Harmon
Harding
Ohio
Beveridge
Senate
Dahlman
Omaha
Nebraska
Aldrich
Hitchcock
Burker
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Political prognostications from party leaders at night
Democratic Chairman Reed predicts Porter will win by 25,000 with 57 percent counted and a possible 40 percent lower bound. Republican leaders Franke and Prouty express caution about majorities. Secretary Nye forecast Carroll winning by about 15,000 to 20,000, counting a light vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. F. Reed
Democratic State Central Committee
Porter
Reed
Mp Porter
Carl Franke
Republican State Committee
S. F. Prouty
C. C. Nye
Carroll
Pepper Defeats Grill in Second Iowa District Race
In Davenport on election night Irvin S. Pepper of Muscatine won the Second Iowa district seat by about 3000 votes over Progressive Republican Charles W. Grill. Roosevelt had campaigned for Grill en route to Des Moines last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepper
Davenport
Charles W. Grill
Congress
Iowa
Theodore Roosevelt
Des Moines
Irvin S. Pepper
Muscatine
Indiana Goes Democratic Wins Indicated in Returns
Incomplete returns from Indiana counties at 1:30 a m showed Democrats poised to hold a legislature majority and a Democratic state ticket win by a small margin. John W Kern declared the legislature Democratic and Stokes Jackson claimed a clean sweep. Republicans and Senator Beveridge offered no comment. Democrats appeared to carry eleven of thirteen districts.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
John W. Kern
United States
Stokes Jackson
Democratic State Committee
Senator Beveridge
Democrats gain control of national House with large majority
In Chicago on November 9 Democrats report a net gain of 37 seats in the national House after accounting for three Republican pickups. Definite Democratic gains include New York eight and Pennsylvania three, plus wins in North Carolina Ohio Massachusetts Maryland Connecticut Illinois Missouri Iowa Kentucky and West Virginia. Republicans tally one seat gains in Massachusetts New York and Pennsylvania.
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Chicago
House of Representatives
New York
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Ohio
Massachusettsa
Maryland
Connecticut
Titnois
Iowa
Kentucky
Missouri
West Virginia
Massachusetts
Governors Elected With Estimated Pluralities Across States
The report lists results for multiple states with elected governors and estimated vote margins. Notable figures include Alabama 45,000 for Emmett O Neal. Michigan 50,000 for Chase Osborn. New York 62,487 for John A Dix. New Jersey 36,800 for Woodrow Wilson. and Texas 125,000 for O B Colquitt. Several states remain in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Emmett O'Neal
California
Hiram W. Johnson
Colorado
Connecticut
Simon E. Baldwin
Idaho
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Kansas
Walter R. Stubbs
Massachusetts
Eugene N. D. Foss
Michigan
Chase
Osborn
Minnesota
Adolph O. Eberhardt
Nebraska
Chester H. Aldrich
Nevada
D.S. Dickerson
New Hampshire
Robert P. Bass
New Jersey
Woodrow Wilson
New York
John A. Dix
North Dakota
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Oklahoma
Lee Cruce
Oregon
Oswald West
Pennsylvania
John K. Tener
Rhode Island
A. J. Pothier
South Carolina
C. L. Blease
South Dakota
Robert S. Vessey
Tennessee
Ben W. Hooper
Fusion
Texas
O. B. Colquitt
Wisconsin
Frank E. Mciovern
Wyoming
Joseph M. Carey
Clark Seeks Speaker Post After Party Landslide
Bowling Green Mo Nov 9 Champ Clark declared himself an avowed candidate for speaker of the House of Representatives. He dismissed rival bids, predicted a Democratic majority of about fifty, and attributed the landslide to tariff fights and House rules. He forecast a 4000 vote margin in the Ninth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
House of Representatives
Champ Clark
Clark
Foss Wins in Bay State in Wake of Tariff Debate
Boston elects Democrat Eugene N. Foss who has switched from the Republican party to win the governorship's seat long held by Governor Draper. Early returns hint at wider state gains for Democrats though U S Senator Henry C Lodge may still be safe.
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Boston
Mass
Eugene N. Foss
Draper
United States
Henry C. Lodge
Harmon W.3 in Ohio Dem Governor Reelected
Democratic Governor Harmon is re elected in Ohio with a largely increased plurality based on about 260 of 4526 precincts. Final margins uncertain due to district swings. Rural areas show strong Democratic gains while Cleveland precincts report modest increases. Legislature outlook remains close.
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Cleveland
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Harmon
Cincinnati
Cornell Senior Joins Local Chemistry Lab Staff
Mr Ray Neidig a Cornell University senior accepts a position as assistant in the chemistry laboratory here he is the fifth Cornell man in the local chemistry department to take a post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Neidig
Cornell
Meeting House Sold at Auction Near Gilbert
The Christian Chapel near Gilbert will be sold at public auction at 1 p m on Friday November 18 1916. Congregation moved away and the funds will aid a Gilbert church. Auctioneer Henry Donhow notes the building includes the foundation stone seats organ library and outbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Ames
Henry Donhow
Glee Club Concert Delights Audience At Ag Assembly
The Glee Club concert at Ag Assembly Friday evening drew a good-sized audience. The Ride of Pau Belvere with solos by Mr. Benton and Prof. Wentworth was a highlight along with the Topical Song. Solos by Mr. Benton and Mr. Mansfield pleased the crowd. The Sextette from Lucia featured Mrs. Thompson Miss Mereness Prof. Thompson Messrs. Clark Benton and Wentworth, followed by two groups of readings by Miss Shattuck. Prof. Thompson’s training yielded an artistic triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Club
Pau Belvere
Mr. Benton
Prof. Wentworth
State Teachers Meeting draws large Des Moines gathering
A vast attendance marked the State Teachers Association convention in Des Moines last week. Notable attendees included Professors Holden Storm Stanton MacMurray Brindley Jones Bowman Briggs Knapp Cessna and Misses Knowles Roberts Moshier Pyrmont McKay McLain Cooper Smith Norton and Kelley among city teachers. ex President Roosevelt spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
United States
Roosevelt
Holden
Storm
Stanton
MacMurray
Brindley
Jones
Bowman
Briggs
Knapp
Cessna
Knowles
Roberts
Moshier
Dairy Trains to Run in Iowa for Dairy Industry Exhibit
Arrangements are under way to operate several special dairy trains in Iowa starting December 1 and running until farmers begin spring work. The plan covers Rock Island, Burlington, Northwestern, Illinois Central, Milwaukee and Chicago Great Western lines. Each trip will take about three weeks and will feature cattle cars and exhibits of dairy machinery and apparatus.
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Iowa
Rock Island
Burlington
Northwestern
Illinois Central
Milwaukee
Chicago Great Western
Denver man J E Davis visits Ames on business
Mr J E Davis of Denver spent several days in Ames this week on business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Davis
Denver
Ames
Evangelist Nelson Urges Church Membership For Christians
Evangelist Nelson at the Baptist Church warns against tramp Christians who avoid responsibility. He calls on believers to find a church home and join with duties and dues. Meetings continue this week with children and student night featured. Men only sermon next Sunday at 3 PM, no boys under 13.
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Baptist Church
Evangelist Nelson
Wood
Nelson
Sudden Death Of Turner McLain Ends A Civilian Life
Mr. F T McLain died after a stroke at about seventy years old. A veteran of the Civil War he served in Col W T Shaws regiment and was captured at Shiloh. Funeral set for Sunday at 2:30 at the Methodist church with G A R and Masons in charge. body on view Saturday 2–4 pm and Sunday 12–2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. McLain
Mr. Mclain
W. T Shaw
Shiloh
I.r. Crissman
G. A. KR
Masons
Young Iowa husker sets farming record with high yield
Frank Kingsbury of Ames area husked 132 bushels in eight and a half hours at Henry Banks farm eight miles away. Reports later say he raised 148 bushels in nine hours at the same place, averaging about 121 bushels per day over 12 days with eight to nine hours of work.
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S. C
Frank Kingsbury
Ames
Henry Banks
Banks
Frank
Bacon Special Resumes Run From Northwood to Burlington
The Bacon Special restarted Wednesday from Northwood Iowa and will conclude Saturday evening on the Rock Island By. Burlington is the final town. Managers are Misses Knowles and Watts along with Professors Storm Bliss Burger and Linek.
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Northwood
Rock Island By
Burlington
Knowles
Watts
Storm
Bliss, Burger
Linek
Mrs Culp Hospitalized After Gall Stone Operation
Mrs. M. A. Culp of West street was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Des Moines Sunday. She underwent gallstone surgery Monday and, after anesthesia, was reported to be in good condition and improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Culp
West Street
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Barn accident harms Eleanor Morris in hay mow
Little Eleanor Morris fell from a hay-mow at the Walter Morris barn north of town and cut her cheek badly. It initially appeared all right but on Tuesday infection signs emerged causing her considerable suffering.
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Eleanor Morris
Walter Morris
Surgeons converge for major Chicago medical clinics
Two thousand surgeons from the United States Canada Mexico Hawaii the Philippines and the West Indies attend a landmark series of clinics in Chicago from November 7 to 29.
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United States
Canada
Mexico
Hawaii
Philippines
West Indies
Chicago
District Court Opens Fall Term With Light Docket
The November term begins under Judge Lee with little happening Monday and adjournment Tuesday for elections. Grand jurors from multiple towns organize Wednesday afternoon. About 252 cases fill the docket including 41 new since September and 56 probate matters. New Ames cases include quiet title and notes against Ames Savings Bank and guardianship matters for minor Ringgenbergs.
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Judge Lee
Messrs. C. D. Barker
Nevada Township
Henry Palestine
Palestine
H. J. Garlock
Maxwell
Alex Henderson
Story City
A. H. Lura
Howard
Lafe McKim
Milford
James O'Donnell
New Albany
L. Oliver
Gilbert
Anthony Picht
Richland
H. L. Swafford
Nevada
S. H. Tweet
Warren
Henry Vasey
Collins
Ames
Fred Gerbracht
Joseph Gerbracht
John F. Gerbracht
Ames Savings Bank
C. A. Thompson
Erma Martin
R. V. Darner
Cora E. Bolton
Charlotte Hollingsworth
Rodger Sheehey
G. Calvin Ringgenberg
Carl H. Ringgenberg
Judge Orders Railroad to Furnish Cars for Coal Mills
Judge C G Lee rules Gleason Coal Co must be furnished with railroad cars by Chicago Great Western to its Coalville mines in Webster County. The decision, amid many complications, may go to the Supreme Court. Judge O'Connor and Judge Cary argued for plaintiff and defendant. Case heard at Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Lee
Gleason Coal Company
Chicago Great Western Railroad
Coalville
Webster County
Supreme Court
O’connor
Fort Dodge
Cary
Des Moines
Ames
Prof Holden Attends National Ag Meetings D C Boston
Prof Holden travels to Washington D C for the American Society of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. He will address the gathering this week and attend the Society of Agronomy meetings before a Boston stop on the way home.
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Holden
Washington
Washington, D. C
American Society of Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations
Society of Agronomy
Boston
Vet Building Contract Awarded for 135 000
The new Veterinary Building contract went to Benson and Marxer of Des Moines for 135000 dollars. Construction will use brick and begin soon, located north of the old agricultural building.
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Benson & Marxer
Des Moines
Enthusiastic Rooters Meeting At Ag Assembly
The Rooters held an Ag Assembly meeting Friday evening from seven to eight o'clock. It was well attended with talks by Dr Hibbard Prof Coover Captain Scott and Bill Smith. Yells were practiced for the next day and the Little Dutch Band supplied music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rooter
Dr. Hibbard
Prof. Coover
Scott
Bill” Smith
Yells Galore
College editors meet in Des Moines on eve of big football Saturday
College newspaper men gathered in Des Moines Friday evening en route to games. They enjoyed the annual editors banquet of the state college press. A discussion program followed with J. M. Miller of 1.8. C. Student as toastmaster.
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Des Moines
Satuday
College Press
J. M. Miller
Eitor 1. 8. C
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