Davis and La Follette Narrow Coolidge Lead in Digest Poll
The Literary Digest poll tally of 689,619 votes shows Coolidge with 397,522, Davis 118,259, and La Follette 194,866. Davis and La Follette cut into Coolidge’s lead, with Davis ahead in Virginia and Texas and La Follette strongest in Wisconsin. California shows La Follette 38,926 to Coolidge 45,324, a slight shift since earlier returns. The Digest notes regional variance and reports on how voters’ 1920 choices align with current preferences.
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Nat- Walrm
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Nebraska
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Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Jewel Salesman Robbed of $440000 in Gems in Taxi
Miss Bee Fink millinery buyer is questioned after a taxi robbery in Chicago last night. Louis Harlic New York jewelry salesman said three armed men forced the taxi to a deserted street, where gems valued at $140000 were taken. Harlic did not initially name the woman.
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Miss Bee Fink
Louis Harlic
New York
Harlih
Gown Discount Catches Shopper’s Eye in Local Scene
A lighthearted exchange from Le rion Wrekly highlights a shopper spotting a $300 gown reduced to $178. The moment reflects household interest in fashion sales and everyday spending.
Airman Flies 97 MPH To Win Trophy At Races
Walter Lees of Dayton piloted a Hartzell F.C. 1 to win the National Cash Register Company Trophy in the first event of the international air races at Wilbur Wright Field Ohio Oct 2. He received $1,000 in Liberty bonds.
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Westport Woman Dies in Hospital at Age 80
Mrs Mary Flynn widow of Ian Flynn died last night at Norwalk hospital from illness of old age. She was 80 and a longtime resident of Saugatuck. Survived by son Patrick Flynn of Westport. Funeral Saturday from the home with high mass at the Church of the Assumption. Burial in Catholic cemetery on King Street.
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Mary Flynn
Ian Flynn
Norwalk
Hiness
Flynn
Saugatuck
Patrick Flynn
Church of the Assumption
King Street
Three Held In Drive Against Sales Of Sacramental Wine
Hyman Traeger, president of a large north side Jewish congregation, and two other men were arraigned in Chicago on charges of conspiring to violate prohibition laws. Each was held on $2,500 bond for a hearing set October 14. The Prohibition Bureau targets a large wine supply alleged to be leaking to the general public via fraudulent permits and dealers in sacramental wine.
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Chicago
Hyman Traeger
North Side
Prohibition Bureau
Sun day school leader teased in Legion Weekly quip
A brief item from Legion Weekly quotes Bandit A proposing a Sunday school superintendent appears, Bandit B retorts to seize his money and bottle. The wry caption reflects a comic exchange rather than a factual incident.
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Bandit
Legion Weekly
Former New York Pastor Moves to Los Angeles
Dr. Charlies Frederic Aked, once pastor of Fifth Avenue Baptist in New York, resigns from First Congregational of Kansas City after five years and accepts call to Wilaker Boulevard Congregational in Los Angeles.
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Kansas City
Charlies
Frederic Aked
Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
New York City
First Congregational Church
Wilaker Boulevard Congregational Church
Los Angeles
Aked
Bond salesman to face high court in embezzlement case
Stamford, Oct 2. Clana Henderson of New York was held on $1,590 bail for trial in Superior court on embezzlement charges. Elizabeth Cook of Stamford testified she gave Henderson two $501 bonds to measure value, but he sold them and kept the proceeds. Henderson, denying defense, may claim exchange for National Health Institute certificates. Johanna Cook of Amsterdam, N. Y., testified Henderson similarly swindled her of $4,200 in bonuses for worthless certificates.
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Tele- Bram Service
Clana Henderson
Hig
Weat 54Th Street
New York
Hilizabeth Cook
Henderson
Miss Cook
BE. L. Miller Company
National Health Institute of
Worcester
Mass
Johanna Cook
Amsterdam
Elizabeth Cook
Defense Asks For Acquittal In Tar And Feather Case
Md Oct 2 The defense in the trial of Harry Leatherman charged with tarring and feathering during an attack on Miss Dorothy Grandon last July closed its case. After cross examination the defense presented rebuttal witnesses to show Mrs Mary Shank had assumed responsibility for the outbreak. The State pressed to discredit defense testimony as it wrapped up.
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Harry Leatherman
Dorothy Crandon
Leatherman
Mary Shank
Leather
Reserve Officers May Apply for Yale Army Game Tickets
Bridgeport based officers of the 76th division may apply for Yale Army football game tickets in New Haven on November 1. The allotment is expected to provide up to two tickets per officer, with high demand and likely no public sale. Season book holders and other allotments may reduce available supply for officers.
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Bridgeport
Yale
New Haven
Yale Army
West Point
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