Cage Falls In Drydock Mine Injures Eight Men
A cage used to lower workers into Mine No. 255 at Drydock fell about 40 feet. Eight men were hospitalized in Athens Zanesville and Columbus with broken legs and rib fractures. Survivors on the cage escaped serious injury thanks to sturdy construction and rubber bumpers.
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Glouster
Athens
Zanesville
Columbus
Ohio Collieries Co
Sheltering Arms
Bate Vare
Greens Run
John Daunch
George van Bibber
Clarence
Modoc
Lester Snowden
James Morrison
Clarence Morrison
Jacksonville
Evan Boswell
Corning
Tom Smathers
Dens Tighten Grip on House
Roosevelt landslide yields sweeping Democratic congressional victories and potential historic House majority. In 432 districts 239 Democrats were elected with several races still undecided or leaning Democratic. Gains in nine states show Democrats expanding influence while some losses appeared in others.
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New York
U.P
Bix
Al Smith urges support for Roosevelt after election
Alfred E. Smith acknowledged FDR's re election and urged all Americans to stand behind the President. He said the American people have spoken and democracy rests on the will of the majority. Every citizen must shoulder the load and back the Chief Executive.
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New York
U.P
Alfred E. Smith
Roosevelt
Sun Declares Roosevelt Annihilated Republicans
A New York Sun front page proclaims Roosevelt has strengthened his hold on Congress and cleared the way for a longer New Deal, stating he has annihilated the Republican party. Columbus reports Governor Davy grants a 30 day reprieve to James Brown, a Cleveland man, in a murder case related to a railroad detective.
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The
New York Sun
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Congress
Columbus
U.P
Davey
James Brown
Cleveland
Minnesota Democrats and Farmer Laborites win key contests
In Minneapolis Minnesota Democrats and Farmer Laborites who fused forces claim commanding victories in Tuesday’s elections. The fusion bloc strengthens their control as results roll in from major contests across the state.
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Minneapolis. Minn
U.P
Farmer
Landon Accepts Presidential Defeat With Quiet Demeanor
Gov. Alf M. Landon acknowledged defeat in the presidential race by telegram to President Roosevelt. He planned to finish state duties before leaving office January 1 and return to his oil and gas business in Independence. He ruled out immediate politics but did not dismiss future plans to oppose Sen. George McGill in 1938.
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Topeka
Kans
U.P
Alf M. Landon
Roosevelt
Kansas
Independence
Landon
Sen
George McGill
Legislature To Be Democratic in Ohio's New Assembly
In Ohio the General Assembly set to convene January 4 will be overwhelmingly Democratic in both Senate and House. Unofficial county returns show strong Democratic majorities with at most six Republicans in the Senate and at least 80 of 138 House members likely Democratic.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio General Assembly
Senate
House
Gallia County Keeps GOP Sweep In Local Election
Gallia County voters favored the Republican party in the Tuesday election. T. A. Jenkins won Gallia by over 4,000, Meigs County’s Capt. Tom Jones carried the county for state senate, and Robert Betz was elected to the General Assembly by nearly 3,000. County officials elected include George Ewing 6,213 votes and Dan Jones 6,473 for commissioners, John W. Howell over Halliday 5,966 to 5,216 for prosecuting attorney, and Margaret McCormick re elected clerk of courts. Sheriff Elmer Hatfield won 7,039 to 2,868, Lucille Rees over Goldie Niday 6,611 to 4,127 for recorder, E. F. Myers treasurer, E. N. Leonard engineer, Dr. W. Lewis Brown coroner, and James Clark over Howell 6,248 to 2,555 for probate judge.
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Gallia County
Springfield Township
T. A. Jenkins
Gallia
Tom Jones
Meigs County
Robert Betz
Ohio General Assembly
George Ewing
Dan Jones
John W. Howell
John Halliday
Margaret McCormick
Elmer Hatfield
Karl Campbell
Lucille Rees
Goldie Niday
E. F E. Myers
E. N. Leonard
W. Lewis Brown
James Clark
R. A. Howell
Rebels Attack Capital Suburb Near Madrid
The article reports nationalist forces bombing southern Madrid suburbs and preparing to storm the city. A Corunna broadcast claims Getafe Airdrome and nearby rail facilities were destroyed. Nationalist air units threaten further action while leaflets promise only leaders will be punished.
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Madrid
Corunna
Getafe
Borah and Norris Re-Elected to Senate
Washington U P reports a Democratic landslide re elected veteran senators William E Borah of Idaho and George W Norris of Nebraska with Roosevelt endorsement Norris linked to TVA advocacy and New Dealers view his win as a Senate gain for Roosevelt policies
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Norris
Senate
Washington
U.P
William E. Borah
Idaho
George W. Norris
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Authority
Roosevelt Holds 3 to 2 Lead in West Virginia
In Charleston West Virginia early returns from 900 of 2347 precincts show President Roosevelt leading Landon three to two with 178204 votes to 120624 and sweeping most Democratic candidates.
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Roosevelt
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Roosevelt Wins Landslide Victory in 1932 Election
FDR expected to be re elected president as returns showed an overwhelming victory. He anticipated no doubt of the outcome though close results prompted rapid telegrams from admirers. He planned to stay at Hyde Park until Thursday then return to Washington and take a fishing trip soon.
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N. Y
U.P
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
United States
White House
Poughkeepsie
Mr Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Washington
Democratic sweep in Athens County elections yields seven new officials
In a historic vote Athens County elected seven Democrats to eight general ballot offices with only Georgia Kilpatrick winning a Republican post. George Banks defeated H T Phillips for state representative while Judge S M Johnson kept Probate Court. Governor Roosevelt carried the county as Landon led statewide.
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Athens County
Georgia Kilpatrick
S. M. Johnson
George A. Banks
H. T. Phillips
Partial Returns Give Roosevelt Illinois Lead
A tremendous vote of confidence propelled President Roosevelt and Gov. Henry Horner to victory in Illinois. The President led 574 425 over Alf Landon with about 1,000 precincts still reporting.
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Chicago
U.P
Roosevelt
Henry Horner
Illinois
Alf Landon
Kansas
Snipers Disable Engine Crew on Express Train Run Wild
In New Orleans a burst of gunfire by snipers killed a guard and felled an engine crew, temporarily derailing the Louisiana and Arkansas Railway express as it ran wild during a strike era incident.
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New Orleans
U.P
Louisiana and Arkansas Railway
Candy Tax Exemption Follows Ohio Vote
Ohio grocery foods will be tax free starting next Wednesday under the State Tax Commission interpretation of the new constitutional amendment. The exemption excludes food served at restaurants and similar outlets. The commission notes candy is not a food under average guidance, while curb service and hotel guest meals remain taxable.
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Columbus
U.P
Ohio
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Commission
Man Plans to Wake Friend. Fatally Shoots Self
Robert Brit, age unknown, planned to shoot a revolver to rouse a friend arriving at election headquarters. The weapon discharged, wounding Brit in the abdomen. He died about two hours later at Holzer Hospital.
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Gallipolis
Robert Brit
Holzer
Neely Leads Schott by Ten Thousand in W V Primary Tossup
In Charleston West Virginia Senator Matthew M Neely the Democratic incumbent led Republican opponent Magh Ike Schott by about 10000 votes based on 2000 of 2347 precincts reporting.
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Charleston
W. Va
Matthew M. Neely
Magh Ike Schott
West Virginia
President Carries Entire Ticket to Victory in Ohio
Democratic landslide in Ohio produced Roosevelt sweeping all 26 electoral votes and strong showings for Governor Davey and other Democratic candidates. Returns from about 5,000 precincts favored Roosevelt with 964,860 votes and Landon 658,004. Davey led Bricker 911,960 to 823,057, with estimates of a 125,000 governor’s margin. Democratic wins included two at large congressmen John McSweeney and Harold G. Mosier. Constitutional amendments passed. one curbing sales tax on in-state purchases and the other ending double liability for bank stockholders. Republican veterans Tracy and Day lost state posts. Paul Yoder elected lieutenant governor.
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Columbus
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Martin L. Davey
John W. Bricker
Alfred M. Landon
William Lemka
Davey
Bricker
John McSweeney
Wooster
Harold G. Mosier
Cleveland
William II. Hart
Alliance
Roy H. Williams
Sandusky
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
George 8. Myers
GOP
Joseph T. Tracy
Joseph T. Ferguson
Barberton
Harry 8. Day
Clarence H. Kinsley
Bainbridge
Paul P. Yoder
Maton
Ohio Senate
Herbert 8. Duffy
Frank Shaulis Dies at Home in Marshfield
NEW MARSHFIELD Frank Shaulis aged 83 died at his home here after several weeks illness. He leaves his wife two steps and several children including Charles Shaulis Mrs May Woodyard Athens Mia Herb Lent Lancaster Mrs James Cameron Munsey Ind and Lee Shaulis Barberton. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Winget Chapel. Funeral services will be announced later.
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Frank Shaulis
Charles Shaulis
May Woodyard
Athens
Mia
Herb Lent
Lancaster
James Cameron
Munsey
Ind
Lee Shaulis
Barberton
Everett Smith
Ray Smith
Shaulis
Presbyterian Church
Winget Chapel
Townsend Forces Hit by Democratic Landslide Decline
San Francisco reports show Townsend forces suffered heavy setbacks as a Democratic landslide rolled through the state where the old age pension plan originated and was believed strongest.
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San Francisco
Townsend
Jenkins Looks Like Winner In Ohio 24th District
Ohio incomplete returns at noon show Thomas A. Jenkins in the 24th district race as a likely winner for the Republicans. The state delegation stands 16 Democrats and six Republicans with Democrats sweeping four districts, and a Republican gaining the 13th district seat. Eleven incumbents were re-elected as results remained unsettled.
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Columbus
Thomas A. Jenkins
Ohio
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Youngstown
Democrats May Elect 24 State Executives
Democrats led in nine states with governors elected in Ohio, Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. They were ahead in fifteen more gubernatorial races based on incomplete returns reported from New York.
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New York
U.P
Ohio
Arizona
Arkansas
Connecticut
Florida
Georgia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Barbour Loses Senate Bid to Smathers in New Jersey
United States Senator W. Warren Barbour conceded defeat to Democrat William H. Smathers in a New Jersey race marking the end of Barbour’s bid for reelection after his past as a heavyweight boxing champion.
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United States
W. Warren Barbour
William H. Smathers
California Returns Tilt to Roosevelt Over Landon in Early Totals
Early California results from 4 539 of 11 716 precincts show Roosevelt ahead with 584 181 votes to Landon 282 991. Counts emphasize Roosevelt’s national lead as returns continue.
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San Francisco
U.P
California
Roosevelt
Landon
Mrs Landon Faces Loss With Quiet Dignity In Kansas
As Franklin D. Roosevelt secured a landslide victory for re election Mrs Landon stood by her husband Carl L Landon at the White House race results She maintained composure guiding the children to bed before joining guests and reporters and later sharing a quiet study together after the evening ended
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White House
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Kansas
Nancy
John Cobb
New Deal Victory Broadly Dominates United States
Early United Press returns show President Roosevelt leading or winning in 46 of 48 states, with Maine and Vermont the only Republicans left. New York’s 47 electoral votes push Roosevelt over the million-vote margin as Lemke and Norman Thomas trail.
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Roosevelt
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Maine
Vermont
United Press
New Hampshire
London
Promises
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Lemke
Norman Thomas
William Lemke
Uni
Charlies Fy. Coughlin
Francia E. Townsend
Rhode Island
Coughlin
Pennsylvania
Great Lakes
Kansas
Roosevelt Leads in Knox's Home State
New Hampshire, Knox's home state, reported Roosevelt ahead with 102 412 votes to London 100 347 and Lemke 3795 after 205 precincts. Roosevelt's margin stood at 2065. The Roosevelt column led in Concord with most precincts still to report.
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Knox
Concord
Wnh
New Hampshire
Frank Knox
London
Lemke
Governor Kump Heads to Chicago for Daughters
Charleston report says Governor H. G. Kump and his daughter Mary Kump traveled today to Chicago where his other daughter Elizabeth lies seriously ill at Billings Hospital.
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Charleston
W. Va
U,p
H. G. Kump
Mary Kump
Chicago
Elizabeth
Billings Hospital
Coughlin Praises Roosevelt Power After Election
Royal Oak Michigan Father Charles Coughlin declared that both Caesar and Napoleon were toy soldiers compared to the power the people voted to Roosevelt in a post election statement.
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Royal Oak
Mich
U.P
Charles FE. Coughlin
Caesar
Napoleon
Roosevelt
Progressives Sweep Wisconsin Vote for Roosevelt Slate
President Roosevelt and a full Progressive Party slate swept Wisconsin in a record statewide vote. Gov. Philip F. La Follette was returned to a third term as part of the victory.
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Milwaukee
U.P
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Philip F. la Follette
William Lemke Says Union Party Stays Despite Landslide
Fargo report notes Union Party presidential candidate William Lemke stating the unionist line endures after the Roosevelt landslide. Lemke asserts continued support and presence of the Union FE in the political landscape.
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William Lemke
Union Party
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