Republicans Win by Avalanche of Votes in 1920
A sweeping Republican victory grants Harding and Coolidge decisive wins across Northern states and border states. The GOP gains include New York City margins over Cox and large statewide plums in Massachusetts and Ohio. Debs energizes urban districts while Maine and Connecticut go Republican, sealing the landslide and signaling a shift in national politics.
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Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Cox
Solid South
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Wilson
House of Representatives
Harding
Coolidge
Masschusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
Vermont
Maine
Rhode Island
Kansas
Ohio
New Hampshire
Connecticu
Colorado
Michigan
Indiana
Nebraska
California
Dakotaas
Iowa
Minnesota
Washington
Oregon
Hughes
New York City
Harding-Cooldge
Massachusetts
Connecticut
West
Montana
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Nevada
Maryland
Missouri
West Virginia
el Paso
Texas
Chicagea
Wisconsin
la Follette
Thompson
United States Senate
Lenroot
Brandegee
Watson
Wadsworth
Idaho
John F. Nugent
Frank R. Gooding
Samuel Shortridge
James D. Phelan
Republican Congressional Committee
Indhina
Vote of the States ends with Harding victory pledge
The piece recalls election night 1920 and the reactions of supporters, Hays, and Tumulty. It notes Harding’s triumph, the Democratic claim of unity, and a gift from his Marion employees a golden printer’s rule inscribed to honor his forthcoming presidency.
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Joseph P. Tumulty
Wilson
Harding
Marion
United States
Garantee
Campaign Fund Details Reveal Major DNC Receipts and Disbursements
Wilbur W. Marsh reports total Democratic National Committee campaign receipts to October 25 amounting to 878,891.24 with most funds from New York and a $150,000 loan. Disbursements reach 828,845.00, led by New York expenses. San Francisco shows heavy outlays, the women’s bureau spends 1,880.30, and two individuals pledge 25,000 each for expenses tied to campaign books on the League of Nations.
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League of Nations
Democratic National Committee
New York
Wilbur W. Marsh
Kenyon Committee
Chicago
San Francisco
Women's Bureau
Iowa Assembly Returns Highlight GOP Sweep
Iowa totals from 64 of 99 counties show 61 Republicans and four Democrats elected to the next House. Seventeen Senate districts report Republicans with no Democrats. overall the Legislature leans further Republican. Republican slate lists Kendall, Hamill, Ramsay, Haynes, Burbank, Gibson, Woodruff and three Supreme Court justices. Congressmen listed by district all Republican. Sen. A. B. Cummins is poised for a large reelection victory.
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Iowa
Senate
N. B E. Kendall
Albia
John Hammill
Britt
Walter C. Ramsay
Belmond
Glen C. Haynes
Mason City
W. J. Burbank
Waterloo
Ben J. Gibson
Corning
Fred P. Woodruff
Knoxville
Supreme Court
Silas M. Weaver
Iowa Falls
Lawrence de Graff
Des Moines
BP. F. Faville
Fort Dodge
Thomas Arthur
Logan
Assembly Elections Names Rally Behind Iowa Candidates
The article lists a slate of Assembly candidates including A. Darting Glenwood, Lloyd Thureton Osceola, W. 8S. Baird Council Bluffs, J. K. Hale Anamona, W. G. Haskell Cedar Rapids, P. C. Holdoegel Rockwell City, Charles Olson Beaver, B. M. Stoddard Sloan, O. L. Mead Shell Rock, J. M. Slosson Northwood, J. E. Wichman Garner, BE, H. Campbell Battle Creek, H. C. Adams Algona and B. C. Abben Jr. Little Rock, all known to have been elected.
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A. Darting
Glenwood
Lloyd Thureton
Osceola
Baird
Council Bluffs
J. K. Hale
Anamona
W. G. Haskell
Cedar Rapids
P. C. Holdoegel
Rockwell City
Charles Olson
Beaver
B. M. Stoddard
Sloan
O. L. Mead
Shell Rock
J. M. Slosson
Northwood
J. E. Wichman
Garner
H. Campbell
Battle Creek
H. C. Adams
Algona
B. C. Abben, Jr
Little Rock
Early American scoop shaped journalism from a 1704 execution report
A fragment recounts the News Letter's June 1704 pirate execution coverage on the Charles River. It highlights the reporter's vivid account and a notable prayer from the scaffold, praised for its bold storytelling amid a crowded scene.
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Charles River
Merald
Western Canada strawberries in October spark climate debate
A first person account from Moosomin Saskatchewan describes October fruit finds strawberries ripening in October, corn and raspberries also harvested, challenging the belief that Western Canada cannot produce late season crops. The piece praises soil and climate as key factors enabling yields of wheat, oats, barley, flax, rye, vegetables, and flowers. it also notes abundant garden bouquets and a hospitable home visit.
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Moosomin
Saskatchewan
Western
Canada
A. B. Smith
Rocauville
Western Canada
Dominion of Canada
Ienan
Central States
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Velstead
Victor Berger
Milwaukee
Eugene V. Debs
Manhattan
Atlanta
ftarmer-Labor
America
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J. D. Baker
Middletown
Dayton Daily News
Pat Morrison
Harrison
White
George White
Congress
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Arkansas
Delaware
Mississippi
North Carolina
North Dakota
South Dakota
Tennessee
Iowa Assembly
W. F. Kopf
Mount Pleasant
H. E. Hull
Williamsburg
Burton HE. Sweet
Waverly
G. N. Haugen
James W. Good
W. Ramseyer
Bloomfield
C. C. Dowell
H. M. Towner
W. R. Green
Council Bhiffs
W. B. Boies
Sheldon
Sen
A. B. Cummins
N. E. Kendall
Albert B. Cummins
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