State Am Partial Results in California Election
Californians flocked to the polls on November ō to register a record vote on state and national issues. Senator Hiram Johnson won by over a 4 to 1 margin for a third term, defeating Minor Moore as Herbert Hoover led the national ticket. Johnson expressed gratification at the landslide. Weather was excellent statewide, aiding turnout as the election proceeded quietly and orderly.
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California
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Minor Moore
Johnson
United States Senate
Early Senate victors show Hoover era GOP majority
Early returns indicate a strong Republican majority in the Senate for the next decade. Victors listed include Rhode Island Felix Herbert, Vermont Frank L Green, Connecticut Frederick C Walton, New Jersey Hamilton F Kean, and others across Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin North Dakota California Indiana Idaho Maryland New York Virginia Montana Florida Mississippi Nevada Tennessee Texas and more. A separate note describes a world greeting message seen above the House as a hovering airplane released another bomb.
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O. P. Victors
Rhode Island
Felix Herbert
Vermont
Frank L Green
Connecticut
Frederick C. Walcot
David Law Jershy
Hamilton B. Kean
Nebraska
R. B. Havegil
Ohio
Simeon D. Fese
Theodore EF. Burton
Illinois
Otis F. Glenn
Michigan
Arthur Vanagenberg
Wisconsin
Robert M. LaFollette
North Dakota
Lynn J. Frasier
California
Hiram Johnson
Indiana
Arthur Robin
President elect Hoover greeted by Palo Alto crowd
A throng of students and townsmen gathered before the Palo Alto home of the President elect. John Philip Sousa led the band in the National Anthem as the Star Spangled Banner rose across the residence. Rockets were fired in celebration.
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Palio Alto
John Philip Sousa
Raskob Congratulates Hoover Victory Statement
John J. Raskob, chairman of the Democratic national committee, conceded Hoover's win and said his party would cheerfully accept the will of the majority. He praised the Democratic fight and pledged to join the ranks of citizens desiring the country's future welfare.
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John J. Rascob
Democratic National Committee
Hoover
Democratic Party
Raskob
New York Elects Roosevelt Governor and Copeland Senator
Franklin D. Roosevelt won the New York governorship by more than 160,000 votes over Albert Ottinger after nominating Smith at the Houston convention. Senator Royal S. Copeland, Democrat, defeated former Ambassador Alanson B. Houghton by a substantial majority.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Smith
Houston
Empire State
Albert Ottinger
New York
Royal S. Copeland
Alanson B. Houghton
Stocks Rally After Election In Hoover Wave On Wall Street
A spectacular rally followed Hoover's election as President. Buying surged on election day with blocks of 5000 to 20000 shares repeatedly appearing on the tape. Nearly every active stock opened $1 to $5 higher.
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Wall Street
Herbert Hoover
United States
Hoover Leads Stanford Precinct With 360 Plurality
Herbert Hoover captured 360 votes more than his Democratic opponent at Stanford University. The Republican tally was 410, Democratic 60, Socialist 8. Senator Hiram Johnson missed voting due to a mild influenza illness, strictly confined to bed. his polling place was in San Francisco.
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Herbert Hoover
Stanford University
Thomas
United States
Hiram Johnson
California
Johnson
Senator Johnson
San Francisco
Partial Returns On California Ballot Amendments
Incomplete returns show amendments carried or opposed with varying momentum. Amendments include the federal reapportionment plan, the 1,000,000 Olympiad bond, emergency bank tax, 6,000,000 park bond, anti prize fight act, school reorganization act, 10,000,000 grade separation bond, and anti rodeo bill. Several other propositions posted substantial majorities or defeats in fragmentary results.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Alameda
California Elects Eleven Congressmen With No Defeats
California’s eleven congressional representatives emerged from the election with no opposition losses, led by strong showings in the Eighth District for Arthur M. Free and sweeping margins for Cecelia C. Casserl y in San Mateo, plus heavy pluralities for Joe Crail in the Tenth and William E. Evans in the Ninth. Several incumbents returned unopposed across districts, with many Republicans among the Senate and Assembly winners. Veterans of the State Senate also secured reelection without contest, including HH. C. Nelson, Jack Inman, William R. Sharkey, and Arthur H. Breed.
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Congress
California
Arthur M. Free
San Jose
Cecelia C. Casserly
San Mateo
Florence P. Kahn
San Francisco
Harry W. Hutton
Joe Crail
William E. Evans
Clarence F. Lea
Santa Rosa
Harry L. Engiebright
Nevada City
Charles F. Curry
Sacramento
Richard J. Welch
Alpert E. Garter
Oakland
Henry E. Barbour
Fresno
Phil D. Swing
el Centro
Senate
Assembly
State
HH. C. Nelson
Eureka
Jack Inman
William R. Sharkey
Martinez
Arthur H. Breed
Piedmont
Hoover Leads Southern California Landslide Victory
Herbert Hoover carried Southern California by more than three to one over Alfred E. Smith as voters in nearly every community south of the Tehachapi went to the polls in record numbers, delivering a decisive Republican landslide.
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Herbert Hoover
California
Alfred E. Smith
Tehachapi
Santa Clara Plans Hoover Celebration in San Jose
Santa Clara County officials begin plans for a large Hoover celebration after his presidential win. The County Republican Central Committee leads the effort with Mark L. Requa invited to assist in the San Jose event.
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Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
Herbert
Governor Young Congratulates Hoover On Landslide Victory
Governor Young sent a telegram to Herbert Hoover offering sincere congratulations on today’s glorious landslide as his election was conceded. The message underscores the smooth transfer of power and bipartisan goodwill following the decisive outcome.
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Gov. Young
Young
Herbert Hoover
Notice of Assessment for Western Pacific Oil Co
The board of directors levied the twenty-eighth assessment of four cents per share on the capital stock of Western Pacific Oil Company Inc. Payable by November 17, 1928 to the secretary in Los Angeles. Unpaid shares become delinquent and will be sold at auction December 5, 1928 to cover the delinquent assessment and sale costs. Frank W. Clark, Secretary. First Pub Oct 26, 1928.
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Western Pacific Oil Company, Inc
Los Angeles
California
Hollingsworth Building
Cal
Notice for Publicaton Department of the Interior Land Office
Public notice dated October 12 1928 announces Henry J Andrews of Hollywood California filed final proof under the Purchase Proviso for desert land claim No 017641 in township 10 north range 4 east 3rd meridian. Witnesses named in Los Angeles California with dates for final proof on November 27 1928 at 9 00 am. Also a forfeiture notice to Jacob Gohs KK Gregory Victor Rocheville and others regarding Laddie Boy placer mining claim in San Bernardino County with Ninety day window to contribute labor from August 6 1928. Co owners Thomas E Penrose Laura Stillwell Jessie Sherr and M C Wilcox. Randsburg California August 6 1928. First pub Oct 16 1928 to Nov 15 1928.
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Department OF the Interior
U. S. Land Office
Los Angeles
California
Joe Prata
Newberry
Calfornia
B. Meridian
Orville O. Jonas
Cal
A. A. Durance
Mary Mellon
Louise Osborn
Cy Burckhartt
U. 8
Julian P. Phillips
Yermo
Newberry Cal
Fred A. Shorey
Calif
Tom QO. Williams
Long
Earl Lillard
B. B. Smith
Register
Henry J. Andrews
No. Vine St
Hollywood
Thomas O. William
Charles L. Wright
9Th St
Helvetia G. Wright
Partridge Ave
H. L. Muma
Westmoreland Ave
Jacob Gohs
KK. Gregory
Victor Rocheville
Laddie Boy” Placer
N. B&b
Range
Rand
Old Summit Diggings
County of
San Bernardino
State of California
Recorder
San Bernardino County
United States
Thomas E. Penrose
Laura Stillwell
Jessie Sherr
Wilcox
Land Office
Sacramento
Rudolph F. Johnson
Tecopa
M. C. Rolls
Justice of the Peace
Galt
Joseph P. Artago
Dan Madine
William, Rogers
Hank Gibbons
John
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Idaho
John Thomas
Maryland
P. L. Goldsborough
New Jersey
Hamilton F. Kean
Victors
Royal S Copeland
Virginia
Claude Swanson
Montana
Burton K.wheeler
Florida
Park Trammel
Mississippi
Hubert Stephens
Nevada
Key Pittman
Tennessee
Kenneth McKellar
Texas
Tom Connally
Palo Alto
Roosevelt
Barstow
B. F. Corts
Larsen Dye “Works
Bernardino, Calie
Rolster - Crosley
Riley Electric Shop
Wholesale and Retail Mile Distributors
Barstow Creamery
B. L. Mudgett, Ast
Randsburg
A. D
Union Pacific
W. H. Howe
Highland
Daggett
Lloyd E. Tiernan
Mra
W. O. Magatagan
Dinuba
Caliz
C. EB. Williams
Chas
Willams
Mammoth Bronze
B. B. Pauley
Muroe
Shorey
Xyermo
B. A
Shotey
Yerma
Tiernan Radio & Electric Store
Business Bards
B. C. Anderson
John A. Graham
M. D
Harvey House
S. L. Benson
White & Platt
R. L. White
Roy H. Chapin
Postoffice
Notary Public
Lubin
J. Henderson
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