Gazette Reacts Against Roosevelt Agenda in Iowa politics
The Gazette declares it will oppose the Roosevelt brain trust in Washington and attacks Governor Herring and Nels Kraschel amid Iowa’s 1936 election. It vows to defend press freedom, criticize graft, and refuse to abide by the Herring Kraschel ticket despite mounting statewide support for Roosevelt.
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Kraschel Leading For Governorship In Iowa Race
Returns from Iowa show Kraschel leading Wilson in a Democratic governor race as Roosevelt tops Landon statewide. Valentine leads Edson for lieutenant governor while Mrs. Miller appears set for a third term as secretary of state. Other races, including state auditor treasurer attorney general and a Democratic sweep for supreme court, move toward final canvass.
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Voters weigh Governor race as liberalism debate looms
The article reflects on the election climate and mentions criticisms of the President by campaign opponents. It asserts broad public support as a mandate from the people, not a personal triumph for Roosevelt and Garner, and praises voters for choosing a course to improve national mood and prevent future miseries.
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Fragmented OCR List of Numbers and Names in Legislative Notes
A dense OCR dump shows a chaotic mix of figures, codes, and scattered names related to congressional, legislative, and county office vote data. The readable bits resemble scattered tallies, percentages, and identifiers without coherent narrative or clear outcomes.
Gazette Maintains Pre Election Stance Amid Iowa Graft History
The Gazette reiterates its pre election judgments on graft and conspiracy tied to the Herring Kraschel regime in Des Moines. It defends its disclosures about Her el Feuling Cooper and the associated gang, underscoring Iowa's heavy costs.
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Farmer Amber Dirks Found Hanged In Barn Near Monticello
Special to The Gazette. Amber Farmer Dirks 29 farmer near Amber four miles east of Anamosa was found hanging in his barn Tuesday morning by Bartle Cross who went to fetch him to vote. Dirks born March 28 1907 on the farm where he died. He was son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerd Dirks of Monticello and survived by five brothers and three sisters. No funeral arrangements have been made.
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Farley Says Roosevelt Victory Signals National Unity
Democratic National Chairman James A. Farley hailed President Roosevelt's win as the greatest American majority and pledged four years of economic recovery and welfare. He stressed the victory was not partisan and that no reprisal would follow, calling the election a test of principle over party.
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Roosevelt Landslide Victory Across Nation In 1936 Election
The article reports Franklin D. Roosevelt winning a sweeping victory over Alf Landon with broad Democratic gains in governorships and House seats. It notes Landon’s subdued reaction in Topeka and Roosevelt’s celebratory Hyde Park headquarters, while third party efforts faltered.
Hamilton Holds Out Then Concedes Roosevelt Victory
In late night returns from key states, Republican Chair John M. Hamilton clung to hope before radio remarks signaled Roosevelt's win. He urged Republicans to stay steadfast as a militant minority while noting the campaign saw notable bitterness and two shootings in Kentucky plus two deaths in Puerto Rico during voting.
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County Officers Return As Voters Swing In 1936
The article notes a party shift with Republicans gaining ground against Democrats in several races. County Auditor Bob Vesely led with 21 547 votes to Luther Fuhrmeister 16 524. Sheriff James H. Smith won by about 4 000 votes over Joe Topinka. Clerk Ed Lundquist 20 898 to Raymond Coward 16 624. Coroner Dr B L Knight secured a full term with 20 204 votes while challenger Thomas Brady Jr had 17 213.
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Iowa Voters Choose State Office Races by Precinct
The Associated Press reports statewide results by precincts for Iowa offices. Lieutenant governor Edson and Valentine lead in different counts, with secretary of state and auditor tallied across 1,600 precincts and more, showing close margins among contenders for treasurer attorney general agriculture rail road commissioner and supreme court judges with figures for Mitchell Sager Curran Benson Conway McCaughan and others.
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Democrats Seize Many House Seats in Election
The Associated Press reports 435 House seats results with Democrats at 267, Republicans 56, Progressives 0, Farmer-Labor 0. Current totals show 308 present, 13 vacancies, 4 Republican vacancies, and 112 seats still in doubt. 218 needed for a majority.
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