Solid South Smashes Open Republican Column In 1920 Map
A garbled historical wire captures early projections showing Solid South solidifying for Harding with about 390 electoral votes. It lists state-by-state tallies including Wyoming Montana Arkansas Florida Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Texas and more, while noting several states remain doubtful.
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Tennessee
Harding
Cabama
Arkansas
Florida
Ivorgin
Kentucky
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texae
Virginia
Arizona
Greece
New Mexico
North Dakota
Republicans Lead Expands In Late Returns Across States
Early returns show Republicans widening gains in the lower house with 42 districts still unreported. Harding leads Cox in key races as GOP sweep grows, with Senate races shifting in Colorado and other states. Notable upsets and retirements mark a national trend toward Republican dominance in the new Congress.
Harding Leads Tennessee in Early Returns for 1920 Election
Memphis returns show Harding ahead by about 10 000 votes with 190 750 to Cox 180 782 and Taylor leading Roberts 195 114 to 161 017 in statewide figures from 93 counties. Knoxville Journal and Tribune reports Harding up 10 801 with Taylor 1 477, while third and eighth district races remain unsettled with Brown Moon and Scott Brownneck in tight races.
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Memphis
Tenn
Harding
Hovernor Cox
Tennessee
Commercial Appeal
Marion
Bledsne
Cox
Taylor
Roberta
Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Brown
Johny A. Moon
Lon A. Scott
Gordon
Harding Gains in Ohio Vote Count
Belated returns from most precincts increase Harding and Republican state ticket leads in Ohio. With 21 of 22 congressmen Republican and Democratic contention in the third district fading, Harding leads Cox as totals reach over one million votes. Governor race shows Mason or similar figures amid statewide returns.
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Columbus
Harding
Harry L. Mavis
Danahay
United States
BK Willie
Abentate
Tee de Louie
New York
Fereeris
Faust
J. Nathan L. Miller
Alfred Orrat E. Smith
Miller
Smith
Cox
Oklahoma Republicans edge toward split in delegation
Oklahoma City on November 4 reported early returns from about 2 000 of 2 085 precincts showing the state likely to split its congressional delegation. A presidential tabulation from 1 874 precincts indicated a Republican majority with Harling at 172 313 and Cox at 163 000, while a portion of the remaining precincts favored the Republicans.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahors
Tate
Harling
Cox
United State
Harding Wins in Montana and Other Election Returns
Montana shows a wide Harding lead with 99.5 percent of returns reporting. Governor Cox trails in Montana, Dixon and Wheeler leads in other districts, and congressional races display mixed results. Nevada and New Mexico returns hint at party contest, while Arizona and New Mexico show Cameron and Hayden leading in regional races. Final results unsettled, with parties claiming victory in several states.
Palmer's Part Investigated at Federal Court Hearing
Attorney General Mitchell Palmer invited to attend the case in Indianapolis as it moves to trial. A federal judge notified Palmer of an investigation into his connection with the 124 coal mine operators and miners case. Proposals to call Dan W. Simmons and other government officials were noted, with the date set for Nov 8 in the federal court.
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Federal Court
Indianapolis
Mitchell Palmer
Anderson
Palmer
Re Ara
Dan Whimns
Miner
Simm
United States
Fred Vannuys
Ly Ert Shirk
Department of Jum Thee
Indiana
Ane
Western
Pennayvasa
Indiana Secret Pourt
Republicans Poised for Missouri Gains in House Seats
Early returns suggest ten Missouri Republicans likely to join the U.S. House, with several districts showing GOP leads. Democratic incumbents lag as vote tabulations continue in key counties, while national races in New York and Oregon also reflect Republican gains amid statewide shifts.
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New York
Tryen
Birh
Ansorage
Gist
Missouri
Champ Clark
The
Lees
Ceme
Texas
Harry Warrhach
Republicans Sweep State and Alaska Returns in Election
Early returns show Harding era alignment with Republican gains in Charleston area and across the state with Morgan leading governor race and Republicans winning many congressional districts. Alaska reports landslide for Republicans, with delegate results hinting at party momentum and some Democratic opposition noted.
Woman Elected Sheriff in Rewcetmes Riotarea
A local woman named Jane Jobneum was elected sheriff of Rewcetmes. The report notes the arrest of Walter Gerdaet and Seen! oa in the aftermath of the event, reflecting the changing leadership following the unrest.
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Sherif
Rarommen
Mik
Jane Jobneum
Nepablivan
Rewcetmes Ruety
Walter Gerdaet
Harding starts trip Saturday for Panama voyage
President Harding plans a 10 day fishing vacation starting Saturday from Marion Ohio. He and Mrs Harding will depart by train to Point Isabel Texas then Panam Canal Zone before returning to Marion and possibly visiting a winter resort. A Bedford appearance is scheduled March 5 with further speeches along the route as crowds expected.
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Texas
Panama Canal Zone
Marion
Kleet Harding
Mee
Harding
Point
Toabel
Tex
Dave Pete Sn Ashing
German Merchant Ship Arrives in New York
A German merchant ship named Sophie Shickewra arrived in New York today under wartime armistice rules. The vessel, built in Germany during the war, was retained by Germany and assigned to Kerr Steam Ship, an American registry. The ship is currently ballast and will sail for cargo on the return voyage with a German captain and crew aboard.
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New York
Voseel
Uniformed men fire in Irish town amid unrest
Fragmentary report notes armed units in an Irish town where uniforms were fired and public spaces were affected. Vague details hint at clashes or incidents with unidentified parties and possible disguises or misidentifications.
Government control of sugar ends Nov. 15
Washington November 4 1919 The last vestige of government control of sugar has been removed by a proclamation signed by President Wilson revoking licenses held by wholesalers refiners exporters and importers
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Felkus Named for Aland Commission
Washington announces Abram I Elkus of New York former ambassador to Turkey as the American member of the commission to decide the future status of the Aland islands. The selection was announced today at the state department.
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Washington, DC
Abram
Elkus
New York
Turkey
Aland Islands
State Department
Montpelier Special Meeting Likely To Raise Funds
Montpelier city officials schedule a special meeting to inform voters about raising funds up to 89000 for general expenses through a financial measure. The meeting also considers charter changes and enforcement actions against uncollected taxes, with debate on sidewalk projects and city governance.
The Toker of Torn by Gertrude Atherton review
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a piece about Gertrude Atherton The Toker of Torn focusing on a female figure and social satire. Missing context limits full summary.
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Gertrede Atherton
Atraaee
Jury Chosen in Burke Case Second Trial Nearing Start
Skowhegan Me Nov 4 The jury for the second trial of John A Burke for the murder of Nelson W Bartley was completed today with the selection of George W Crown of Madison Wallace ta vote of Pittafinld was appointed foreman The remainder of the forenoon was spent with the opening by County Attorney Edward F Merrill outlining the state's case similar to the first trial
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Skowhegan
John A. Burke
Nelson W. Bartley
Wmo
George W. Crown
Madison
Wallace
Pittafinld
Fidward F. Merrill
Mexican national executed in Mexico City case
Washington reports to the American embassy that a Mexican national was executed after a summary trial for the murder of American citizens Arthur L. Mosely and Guetay Salazar. The notification came from the Mexican foreign office to the U S State Department today.
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Washington, D.C
Cha
Arthur L. Mosely
Guetay Salazar
Mexico City
Mexican Foreign Office
State Department
Lithuanians Claim Victory In Major Front Advance
Nov 3 report says Lithuanian forces broke through along the front over several days, delaying the evacuation of Kovno. Poles held Dushti station in the north and repulsed an attack on Antokole. Zeal of Lithuanian action and auxiliary forces are noted amid shifting front lines near Vilna, Rovno, and Gedretsti with mentions of refugees and mobilization.
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Kovno
Dushti
Antokole
Vilna
Rovno
Gedretsti
Prierlione
Pwinsk
Treneral Zeliguiaki'e
Wrangel Stands Fast in Crimea Frontline Turmoil
Fragmentary war report shows General Wrangel's forces resisting Soviet advances near Crimea. Troops hold positions along a trench network while offensives push toward Perekup and the Doleheriki area, with heavy fighting reported around Seocmateliy and Ube.
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Kastopol
Treakchenkeck
Seocmateliy
Ube
Baron Wrangel
Perekup
Seven Mile Trench
Sytem
Crimean Peninsula
Genca Wrangil
Gulf of Siew Bonaea
Perokeap
Volcanic Activity Discharges Lava near Sea Salvador
Fragmentary OCR reports lava discharge from the Tralee volcano ten miles north of Sourmmate near Sea Salvador. The eruption, ongoing since earlier times, reflects a long history of activity with significant steam and ash outputs observed around the coast.
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Nova
Tralee
Sourmmate
Cavanaugh Signs Contract With Boston New Team
Cavanaugh signs contract for the Beatenollege football team as mentor Vince ex the dhen fer the poare nest September one event Corman wir or whee bial the Wwam beat Yok t 110 ant thle tame ill bese a8 lewtrueter of at the a
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New L
Dawel Presk
Cavazacch
Beatenollege Foetball Tram
Vince Ex
Poare
Corman
Lewtrueter
Car Jumped Track Injuring Dozens in Mass Town
Fourteen to seventeen people, including four women, were injured when a Rockland Brockton trolley car laden with factory workers left the rails and crashed into a tree in Abington. Three victims were hospitalized, with Bessie Mason and Meg Mary Hyland among the injured. The smash shattered windows as the car veered and struck the tree, tossing passengers and debris.
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Abington
Mass
Rockland
Brockton
Bessie Mason
Meg
Mary Hyland
Brockton Hospital
Yack Hurwitz
Central Hospital
Ishele
Murder charge and jail break shock Camden case
James, charged with murder in the David S Panl case, escapes from Burlington county jail where he had been detained since Oct 17. Panl, a bank messenger, was found dead in a shallow grave in the Jersey pines.
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David S. Paul
Frank
Camden Jin
David S. Panl
Jersey Pines
Burlington County
Talk of the Town and Barre events in Vermont notices
The item highlights a reunion service at Notre Dame church for a Barre family, court actions in Montpelier, and new initiates to Barre council No 1 Knights of Columbus. It also notes social visits, wrestling matches, football prep at Roddard, and district federation meetings with education figures and local club delegates.
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Charles &. Beaulieu
Jean Bealiet
St. Johnsbury
Notre Dame Church
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Frantea
Willam Carewell
Ada Tobin Carsom
William Wishart
Barre
Carewell
Barre Council
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West Street
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Mise Evelyn Culver
Joe Shimkus
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St. Albane
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Athens
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Schenectady
Worcester
Mass
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Schol
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Barre Ee
Saee
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Mare % Brooks
Sem
Newtasepahire Wosk
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America
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Barre Woman's
Volab
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Spaniding
Ecbow
Barlington
Ania
Berne
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Essen
Qeere Oy
Burlington
Vermont Supreme Court Session Marks Tense Hearing
The Vermont Supreme Court faced a highly tense session today as a lawyer and audience members reacted strongly. The proceedings drew intense attention from those present and highlighted the gravity of the tribunal’s current case.
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Former Vermont ex governor Horace Graham is sentenced
Horace F. Graham once Vermont state auditor was sentenced in Montpelier to not less than five nor more than eight years in state prison after grand larceny conviction. The case drew emotion in the courtroom as Attorney General Archibald and defense counsel Darling urged the court. Judge Powers imposed the term, noting the breach of trust and the long legal process spanning over ten years.
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Vemont Topremé
Montpelier Toting
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Tagree
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George M. Powers
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