Election day claims race across nation in final push
On eve of ballots both parties claim victory with Wilson favored in the West and Midwest. Reports from Secretary Tumulty project 387 electoral votes for Wilson, while New York optimism centers on Governor Whitman and Samuel Seabury in a pivotal state. Southern states anticipate usual Democratic majorities as Kentucky November 6 results loom for president, senators, and governors.
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Scratched Names of Alternates on Clarke Ballot Warned
Clarke County Democratic Chairman Howell Erwin advises voters to erase the alternates from the official ballot amid a printing error. He followed the state form despite doubts, noting a Journal report suggesting removal. The notice urges Democratic voters to strike the alternates before voting.
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Accused Robbery Suspect Shoots Self in Florida
Punta Gorda Florida November 6 1930 Facing arrest for alleged complicity in the Homestead bank robbery R C Addison Gulf Refining Company agent shot himself dying instantly Addison asked to enter his house and an officer consenting heard the shot Locke Addison a brother was also arrested The ad hoc coffee sale text is omitted
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War Sufferers Plea May Be Included in Proclamation
A delegation led by Ignace Paderewski urged President Wilson to add a Thanksgiving Day appeal for European war sufferers to the national proclamation. The group left Shadow Lawn optimistic their request would be granted while highlighting aid needs.
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Clarke County election polling hours seen in Athens
Voters in Clarke County begin in Athens at 7 o clock with polls closing at 6 for the city, country precincts opening at 8 and closing at 3. County officers announce managers superintendents and clerks and chairman Erwin warns to scratch alternates names from printed tickets.
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1916 Electoral College Vote Based On New Apportionment
The article notes that 263 electors are necessary to elect the president under the 1916 apportionment. It cites 45 states or regions totaling 435 electoral votes, with the new distribution impacting the required majority for victory.
Registration deadline for city primary vote set by city hall
Voters must be registered at city hall by this evening to participate in the April primary and aldermen election for the four wards. Also required to be on county permanent registration books to vote in city elections. Fresh Beets. New Cucumbers. Arnold & Abney.
Romanian Offense Emerges in Dobrudja Front
After a week of doubt over operations in Dobrudja the Romanians reportedly went on the offensive aided by Russians and forced Teutonic forces to retreat at several points. In the Jiul Valley Romanian advance is checked by Austro German reinforcements and heavy fighting continues in the Predal pass region. On the Somme front Anglo French attacks were repulsed with losses, while British forces relinquished German gains at Butte De Warlencourt as French gained ground near St Pierre Vast Wood and took 600 prisoners. Austrians reinforce on the Italian front but fail to advance. a British submarine reportedly hit a German dreadnought though damage is unconfirmed.
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Question of Coal Supply Calls College Executive Committee Here
The Georgia State College of Agriculture board held a meeting in President Goule's office on Lumpkin Hill. Chairman Dr. L. G. Hardman and members L. L. McMullan and J. E. Haynes attended as coal shortages loomed. The main issue was securing coal already bought to prevent suspension during severe cold.
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General Trevino Says Chihuahua City Safe From Villa Attack
General Trevino told the Associated Press that evacuation of Chihuahua City is not planned and any attack by Villa bandits would be repulsed. He cited 8,000 troops in the garrison and fortifications that would only fall to heavy artillery which Villa reportedly lacks.
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Recognition of Poland Government Postwar Policy
Washington officials say the United States will not recognize the new Polish government until after the war. Any current changes in administration are viewed as wartime measures and subject to recognition only when hostilities end.
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Carnival At State Normal School Draws Crowded Night
Local Normal School students hosted a charming carnival last night at the school. A small admission supported the rest room equipment as hundreds gathered to enjoy costumes sideshows music and merriment.
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Special through train Athens to Birmingham on Turkey Day
Seaboard plans a special through train from Athens to Birmingham for Thanksgiving Day tied to the Georgia Alabama football game. Round trip fare listed at 3.75 dollars. Also note promotions for fruit cake supplies at Williamson's with currants and dried fruits.
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Splendid Property Offered For Sale In Athens
HL Westy Te erate cet ala eB rion West offers today for sale a desirable city lot at Hill and Harris Street in Athens. The former home place features a large site with a building suitable for a large residence or for apartments. The location and property are described as specially desirable.
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Board of Health Meeting Reports City Health Peak
The board met yesterday afternoon at city hall with fair attendance. City health is at a high point in years with near absence of contagious diseases. Typhoid cases set a record low for small numbers this year.
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Another Killing In Oglethorpe County
At a hot supper in Oglethorpe County Saturday night a man was shot through the head and killed. Fright Kidd, a 25 year old married Black man, died instantly. Milton Huff is accused of the killing.
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U S Foreign Trade Reaches One Fifth Of World Share
New York reports estimates from the National City Bank foreign trade department that the United States will handle about eight billion dollars in 1916 commerce, roughly one fifth of global international trade. A casual note mentions fresh baked goods at William Sons including pound cake angel food cake coconuts prunes dried peaches and apples.
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