Political climate aims at party control across states
The piece surveys Republican and Democratic prospects in multiple states as election day nears. It notes independents challenging regulars in New York Illinois and Oregon and cites maneuvers by figures like Coolidge and Connidge. It highlights hopes for Democratic senators in Massachusetts New York Ohio and Colorado and warns on shifts in public sentiment and prohibition issues.
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Kentucky
Attona
Missouri
New York
Uinois
Oregon
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Arizona
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Nots
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Hanes
Itahia
Indiana
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Coniidge
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Rellevan
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Washington
Conteas
Willis
Woman 100 Votes in Maine Amid Turbulent Polls
An aged Maine woman, 100, casts a ballot in a tense election scene. Reports mention Mrs Sarch of Belfort and local insistence on a fair vote, with Hodsdont Fuzvael defending procedures as the late Senator Beer M. Fernald’s seat awaits succession.
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Belfort
Wartangeun
Sue
Renuihean
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AdV ertised Cure Claim From Polluted Ad Copy
An OCR fragment shows an advertisement claiming a one day cure for a cold with a laxative product named PERUMO QUININE Sable The Life and Proven Rene ed. Than Cremal Could and Grip 1 Myrna oat Ww ¢ Mexie Advertisement. The text is incomplete and unreadable in parts but presents a dubious patent medicine pitch.
Pape's Cold Compound Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as the fastest, surest relief for head congestion and nasal stuffiness. It warns against lingering cold symptoms and promotes immediate, repeated doses to ease feverishness soreness and stiffness, noting wide store availability and a pleasant taste.
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Sendy
Llane
Democrats Look Ahead to Southern Primaries
Southern voters face Tuesday primaries as Democrats solidify hold in most states. Key races include North Carolina Senate contest between Lee Siver man and Johnson G. Anyes, Kentucky House contests with two women candidates, and Tennessee governor race where Walter White challenges Austin Peay. Republican challenges loom in Louisiana and Florida as parties test statewide slates.
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Atlanta
Meresty
Virglnia
Alien W.barkley
Richard T. Ernst
Tennessee
Walter White
Austin Peay
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida
Democrats Here Foresee Progress In City Election
Democratic strategists anticipate gains as the silent vote may tilt toward Mrs. Sanford Stoddard for the Board of Education. The rally for Italian American voters and active campaigning by Mrs. Josephine Emmons signal intensified efforts amid a lackluster GOP cadence. Polls open from 1 AM to 8 PM with multiple district voting sites listed across the city.
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Germania Hall
Sanford Stoddard
Board of Education
Josephine Emmons
Woman School Board
John HW. Trumbull
Emmons
Mimer H. Havens
Frederick A
Coolidge Guard of Police Ready for Northampton Visit
President and Mrs. Coolidge will be guarded by Massachusetts native patrol troopers deployed in Northampton to safeguard their ballot casting tomorrow. Troopers attached to Troop B were assigned to provide security during the trip and election day activities.
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Boston
Air
Coalidge
Massarinnets
Northampton
Troan B
Election Significance Is Shown at a Glance
A condensed overview of the 1936 congressional elections outlines the Senate with 36 seats to be decided across 33 states and current party breakdowns. It notes Republicans holding 30 seats to 7 Democrats, with Farmer-Labor and vacancies present, and updates totals for the House showing 246 Republicans and 182 Democrats with minor third parties.
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Funthree
Farmer-Labors
Farmer-Labor
Indiana Grand Jury Adjourns Until After Elections
Indiana Indianapolis November report says the grand jury probing political corruption among high officials adjourned until after election day. Proceedings included morning and afternoon sessions with witnesses Herbert Males Evanville mayor and Joe Huffington Grandtitan of the Klan. George S Elliott former Klan leader appeared for the third time. William H Remy said election proximity does not affect the jury. Several officials face scrutiny over alleged deals involving D C Stephenson.
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Ind
Grand Jury
Thomas H. Adams
Vincennes Indiana
George S Elliott
Evanaville
Imdiana
Herbert
Joe Huffington
Buying of votes charged in Mass
Massachusetts headlines allege vote buying with a New Bedford headquarters in Olympia building. Claims say voters were paid seven dollars last week and ten dollars now, with bootleggers, social club officers, and a city official involved. Senator Butler denies accusations, reiterating faith in voters and denying influence by money.
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Butler
New Bedford
Olympia
Pennsylvania
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Aleghany County
Hagman
Walsh
Mly
Identification of Woman Killed After Car Escape
A disjointed Detroit report identifies a young woman found after being seen in or near a luxury car crash. The fragment hints at a name Virginie Trale but remains unclear about specifics of the event and location.
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Tore
Virginie Trale
Opulent New York Opera Opens Amid Society Sparkle
New York opening night marks the Metropolitan season and winter social gala. Aristocrats mix wealth and fashion as Vestall with its Roman splendor shines. Rose Ponselle and Mme Matzenauer head the cast under general manager Giulio Gatti-Casazza.
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Mussolini Survives Assassination Try in Bologna
An eighteen year old assailant named Antes Zamboni, son of a Bologna printer, was killed after attempting to shoot Mussolini in Bologna. The incident sparks nationwide shock as authorities search for possible anti fascist accomplices while Mussolini receives congratulatory messages from King Victor Emmanuel and Pope Pius. Bologna plans to honor the Premier with the order of Saint Maurine and Saint Lazarus.
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West Virginia Apples Flood Market in Martinsburg Stand
Berkeley county apple growers cannot sell the mullion-barrel crop and give it away. A tank of sweet cider and free elder along with ripe eating apples are dispensed in Martinsburg's public square. The Kiwanis club operates the stand, serving residents and visitors from Martinsburg's 16,000 population.
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City Council Debates Parrott Avenue Paving and Pensions
The Warren city council discussed a proposed Parrott avenue paving plan with a $20,000 cost claim while delaying Ard’s resolution for a committee probe. Pension continuances were granted for Mrs. Wheeler and Catherine Holden, with medical and funeral provisions, and several property, sewer, and building matters were approved or referred to committees.
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Angela Ragona
Len Landers
Collowins
Alice Aubrey Ment
John Moliney
D. Mannhig
Margaret O’connel
A. H. Jepson Hay Merrill
Frank Petriry
Domingo. Veato
Abriola Campaign Quietly Builds Bid for Sheriff
Democratic nominee Antonio R. Abriola has toured Fairfield County towns and advised party workers but offered no speeches. Incumbent Sheriff Simeon Pease, seeking a fourth term, has spoken only informally at two Republican rallies. Abriola cited a previous ballot error involving his brother Leonia A. Abriola and predicted a countywide lead of 6,000 to 7,000 in Portage and Fairfield towns, while Pease declined to estimate the outcome.
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Girl 8 Injured After Auto Strikes on Wholesome Street
Ma Sciarappa aged eight of 73 Ives Court injured when struck by a car driven by George Heathworth of 44 Ford Street Milford on Thousa tonic Avenue near North Avenue. She was taken to Emergency Hospital with possible fractured nose and leg abrasions for observation. Driver cited by police.
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Aggie and Baylor clash halted by anthem after fatal injury
In Waco during a Texas A and M versus Baylor football game, the playing of the Star Spangled Banner halted a student melee. Charles M. Sessums of Texas A and M was fatally injured from a fractured skull after the clash, with witnesses noting initial belief of slight injuries. Most A and M students belong to the ROTC.
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Texas
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Alcohol in Chief Mills car shocks town raid rumors
A contested report, tied to Major Mills, exonerates him and his agents after an alcohol cache found in a garage sedan. Vehicles stored since September were inspected by Mrs and the chauffeur as newspapers wrapped the cans to mute rattling. Prohibition chiefs toured farms to verify rumors, but Westport authorities denied any raid or knowledge of the event.
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Injured Couple Hit by Car in City Collision
Mr and Mrs Water Nichols aged residents of 98 Courtland Street were struck by an automobile at John and Courtland streets Sunday night. Mrs Nichols sustains a fractured skull and body injuries while Mr Nichols is badly bruised. Both are in serious condition at St Vincent's Hospital. Driver Reminick Natalie of 263 Wilmot Avenue faces reckless driving charges, case continued to November 8 in City Court.
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Bridgeport Radio Show Opens with Station Demonstration
Last night the Bridgeport radio show opened at the State Street mosque theater space drawing several hundred visitors. Attendees watched a live broadcasting demonstration with Charles Coles orchestra Madam Hendy and Jack Rehak performing near the microphone as 54 booths displayed radios from $1 to $1000. John J. Silverman leads the exhibit which runs daily from 1 0 p m until late with guest radio entertainers from WCWS and other stations joining each afternoon and evening.
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State Street
Charles Cole
Madam Hendy
Jack Rehak
John J. Silverman
Bridgeport
WCWS
Man Injured When Cab Strikes Buggy in City
Christopher Morris, a wagon driver at 187 French Street, was injured when a taxi driven by Mike Paoletti of SKr Taxi struck the rear of his wagon near Main and George Streets. Morris was taken to Emergency Hospital. his horse and wagon were badly damaged and he is under physician care.
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District clubs donate 65 cars for polling day
The Democratic executive board and district representatives met in the Johnson building to report on campaigns. Sixty five cars were donated by district clubs to transport voters to the polls. Funds to work at the polls were distributed to district leaders. Optimistic reports were given by all representatives.
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Funda
Family visits Bridgeport furniture stores for better values
Despite concern, I visited living room and dining room shops with Mother's sister from New York. She urged our Bridgeport stores offer better values than those in New York, expressing high enthusiasm about the local selections.
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New York
Bridgeport
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