Kentucky Governor-Elect Margin Cited in 1920 Election
Reports from Louisville indicate the Republican and Reform ticket won Kentucky by about 15 000 votes over Goebel. In New York, Republicans gain citywide majorities and a Republican sweep yields 92 to 59 in Assembly. Barnett expected to win by roughly 140 000 nationally, with Penrose calling it a strong endorsement of the administration.
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Louisville
Rts
Goebel
Aries
Republt
Bradley
Ky. militia deployed at polls amid tense election night
In Frankfort and Lexington tensions rose as Governor Bradley ordered troops to patrol polls following injunctions by Judge Toney. In Louisville and surrounding precincts armed groups pressed for a fair count, with minor violence and one injury reported as the count continued.
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Gan
Atmoliy
Long
Republican Camai Committee
Frankfort
Blackburn
Goebel Hegguvarters
Aes
Blackhé Goebel
C. C. Mengel
Bradley
Louisville Legion
Brown
Toney
Circuit Court
Judge Toney
Menge
Sheriff Bell
Mengel
Main Street
Lexington
Maryland Democrats Capture Maryland Legislature and Governor Seat
Maryland voters deliver a Democratic sweep with a large majority in both chambers and Governor Smith leading by about 10,000 votes. The Sun projects city and state margins around 12 000 to 15 000 with Gorman aiding the campaign surge. Republicans blame internal treachery while Wellington predicts defeat. The gold Democrats supported Lowndes but minimal impact noted.
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Baltimore
Thomas J. Shryock
Republican State Central
John Walter Smith
Smith
Govhor
General Assembly
The
Sun
Democratic
Gorman
Mayne Malster
United States
Wellington
State Central Committee
Lowndes
Admiral Dewey Returns to Washington With Fiancee
Admiral Dewey arrived in Washington from New York accompanied by his fiancee Mrs Hazen. Republican State Chairman Reeder spoke from Philadelphia as the news moved to Washington on November 7.
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Philadelphia
Reeder
Washington
Admiral Dewey
New York
Mrs. Hazen
McKinley Votes Quietly in Canton Election Day Hails Crowd
President McKinley cast his ballot at noon in Canton amid a simple ceremony. A large reception crowd gathered on the station platform and at the Barber home before he went to the polling place in Ward 1, voting ballot 191 and returning promptly.
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Barber
Democrats Carry Mississippi by About 30 000 Votes
Jackson reports a quiet election with the Democratic candidate carrying Mississippi by about 30 000. No unrest or trouble at polling places observed as results came in.
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Jackson
Miss
Noels Amendment Vote Tight in Constitution Debate
The article notes the Noel amendment to the constitution, changing the method of electing judges, is a close vote with little else of importance occurring at the time.
New Jersey Republicans win control of Senate and Assembly
New Jersey election returns at midnight show Republicans carry the state by about 20 000 plurality though no direct state ticket. Republicans will control both legislative houses with strong majorities the Senate 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats and the Assembly 41 Republicans 19 Democrats up from 87 23 last year.
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Trenton
N. J
Senate
South Dakota Republicans Lead as Returns Trickling In
Sioux Falls reporting area indicates a Republican majority with light turnout. The Sioux Falls Argus Leader estimates the State Supreme Court judge seat decided by about 10 000 votes in favor of the Republican candidate.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Supreme Court
National Republican
Democrats Sweep Virginia Races. Narrow Opposition Felt
In Richmond on November 7, voters largely backed Democrats with only minor opposition across most offices. The result shows strong party support and broad victory across multiple posts.
City Elections Report Across Several States
Across multiple cities on November 7 N Y and regional papers note mayoral results. Albert M Hall wins Oswego by about 200. Democratic and Republican tickets vary in Albany Detroit Pawtucket Woonsocket San Francisco Providence Central Falls Newport and more with multiple incumbents and new mayors reported.
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N. Y
Albert M. Hall
Albany
Detroit
Mich
Maybury
Pawtucket
R. I
John J. Fitzgerald
Henry E. Tiepke
New England
Woonsocket
R. L
Greene
Hopkins
San Francisco
Republican City Committee
James D. Phelan
Providence
Baker
Central Falls
Eastwood
Newport
Patrick J. Boyle
Republicans Rally At Young's Hotel For Returns Night
At Young's Hotel Republican leaders gathered including Senator Lodge Colonel A H Goetting and George Lyman as early returns came in. Lodge predicted Crane would win while Boston voters favored Paine and Mack, amid lively discussion and strategy talks among party chiefs and state figures.
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A. H. Goetting
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George H. Lyman
Republican Machine
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Crane
Wie Lace Biakioe Coenehla
T Beige
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Nahant
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Paine
Mack
George Lyman
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Ji Rey~nolds
Hart
Haverhill
Carey
Weymouth
E. B. Hayes
A. P. Gardner
Willard Howland
Henry Parkman
B. F. Campbell
H. H. Atwood
Thomas N. Hart
J. J. McCarthy
David F. Slade
Fall River
E. P. Sands
J. H. Colby
Boston Victory Boosted by Local Democratic Leader
President John H. Lee of the Democratic city committee praises Boston gains for Paine and Mack after returns. He credits the Post for arousing voters and aiding turnout, notes uphill fight in past years, and predicts a Democratic mayor in December.
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Boston
The
Post
John H. Lee
Democratic City Committee
Paine
Mack
Messrs. Paine and
Browning King Employees Enjoy Social Evening
Department heads and workers of Browning King & Co gathered at W. F. Hinckley’s Dorchester home for a social evening with vocal and instrumental music. Piano solos by J. D. McCarthy and songs by Lyons Cole Eberle and Housong drew applause. A billiards match featured Farrington defeating Yarrie ton while the musical group sang Good Night Farewell and hosts were thanked.
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Browning, King & Co
Dorchester
J. D. McCarthy
Messrs. Lyons
Cole
Eberle
Houssong
George Cole
Yarrieton
Bret, Day and Coburn
Farrington
First American Missionaries Corrected in Letter
In a letter to the editor Shebnah Rich of Salem corrects a prior claim about early American missionaries to Africa. He notes the Ju biter departed Boston with Rev Wright his wife and Rev Spaulding of the Methodist Episcopal Church bound for Monrovia Liberia, where fever claimed the group’s lives. He mentions Mrs Wilane, daughter of Rev Wiley, and cites Melville M Cox among those who died on the coast.
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Thaddeus
Jubiter
Boston
Mr. Wright
Spaulding
Methodist Episcopal Church
Monrovia
Liberia
Equator
Wilane
Shebnah
Balem
Republicans Dismay and Paine Mack Victory Reflections
Boston results spark Republican disappointment while Paine and Mack’s campaign gains praise. Senator Lodge notes imperial endorsement in the overall vote. John Bates links Democratic win in Boston to unity against imperialism and cites statewide Republican losses as disaffection. Reporters report elation over a Democratic triumph and discuss future implications.
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Boston
Post
Messrs. Paine
Mack
Governor-Elect Crane Comments on Election Returns
Governor-elect Crane spoke at the Town Hall about the statewide vote. He said currents show a Republican plurality around 65 000, with Berkshire county and Dalton's vote highlighted as especially gratifying.
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Dalton
Crane
Berkshire County
Bates Reflects on Republican Victory and Imperialism Issue
Lieutenant-Governor-elect John L. Bates cites unity against imperialism as key to Republican gains and notes Boston result as a surprise. He attributes missing votes to lack of congressional races and Democratic disaffection on imperial policy, estimating a 12 percent GOP drop versus about 5 percent for Democrats.
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John L. Bates
Post
Boston
Philippines
Paine
Mack
Bates
Lodge Reacts to Crane Paine Boston Result in Senate Remarks
United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge commented on the Boston and state returns. He noted Crane 9 percent to Paine 91 percent, predicting a statewide majority over 70 000 for Crane after Boston's 7000 Paine margin is deducted, calling it a strong endorsement of the administration's Philippine policy. He dismissed gold Democrats' impact and expressed disappointment at Boston's large Paine victory.
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Boston
United States
Lodge
McKinley
John L. Bates
Bates
Henry Cabot Lodge
Crane
Paine
Walcott
Bruce
Piatt
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Renee
Mr. Paine
Republican State Concn Praises 170000 Offyear Vote
Chairman A H Goetting of the Pecan State committee issues a signed statement praising the off year election result. He notes a Republican vote around 170,000 with Crane lead about 66,000, and commends town and ward committees for their work and the weather’s effect on turnout.
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A. H. Goetting
Eh A Pecan State Committee
Crane
Papueecan
Ape State
Paine Gratified By Early Vote Embrace In Massachusetts
Robert Treat Paine Jr. died quietly in Waltham after voting early, declined visitors, and praised the Post for helping build a large Democratic majority. He cited gains in Boston and numerous towns, noting improved unity and renewed campaign strength across Massachusetts.
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Robert Treat Paine, Jr
Waltham
Watch City
Mr. Paine
Walam
Paine
Post
Srr
Boston
Massachusetts
State Committee
Marblehead
Crane
Wolcott
Bruce
New Bedford
Hull
Cambridge
Olcott
Holyoke
Walcot
Samsville
Rane
Olco
Worcester Crane
Walcott
Winchester
Barnstable
Williams Delighted by Democratic State Vote Figures
The Hon. George Fred Williams greeted at state committee rooms after a positive statewide Democratic showing. He declined immediate public comment until full tallies arrive but noted a gratifying result and a strong popular movement, discussing the outcome with Col Drinkwater and a Post representative.
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George Fred Williams
Democratic
Democratic Party
Boston Votes Democratic in Citywide Victory
Congressman Henry F. Naphen praised a decisive Boston win by over five thousand votes in a protest against imperialist Republican policy. He predicted stronger Democratic gains statewide and believed Boston would remain Democratic, despite doubts about a Democratic mayoral victory.
Fitzgerald Praises Paine's Boston Victory for Democrats
Congressman Fitzgerald salutes Paine for carrying Boston by a large majority and ties the win to Democratic city and state cooperation. He notes upcoming caucuses on November 15 and expects party unity behind whichever leader wins.
Watson Foresees Bryan Victory in 1900
Representative elect Watson of Ward 18 praises the election results for Paine Mack and the State ticket. He predicts the Republican party appears to be losing strength and foresees William Jennings Bryan winning the 1900 presidential election.
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Watson
Paine
Mack
New York City
Massachusetts
Bryan
Dixon Sees Bright Democratic Future After Elections
Alderman E W Dixon expressed strong faith in Democratic principles after today’s elections claiming the next Boston mayor and the next U S president will be Democrats. He emphasized a hopeful outlook for party success across ration, state, and city.
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Edward W. Dixon
Boston
United States
Brookline Republicans score sweeping victory in town election
In Brookline the Republican slate won all contests with unusually large margins. W Murray Crane led with 1192 votes while Paine had 689. Dr George F Quinlan was decisively defeated for General Court representative by incumbent Benjamin C Dean, who beat James M Codman.
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Brookline
W. Murray Crane
Paine
General Court
George F. Quinlan
Benjamin C. Dean
James M. Codman
Democratic Triumph Touts City Support
Chairman David F. Barry of the Board lauds the Post for credit in the Democratic ticket victory in Boston. Aldermen say united support strengthened the showing and confirm the city’s Democratic alignment.
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David F. Barry
Boson
Forecast for Wednesday through Thursday in New England and Eastern New York
The forecast calls for fair weather Wednesday and cloudy Thursday in New England and Eastern New York with light westerly winds. Local notes predict similar conditions with gradually rising temperatures and light to fresh southwest winds.
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Washington
New England
New York
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