State Campaign Closes As Voters Prepare To Cast Ballots
The West Virginia campaign ends as voters in 2340 precincts decide eight electoral votes for Roosevelt or Hoover and who will be governor. Townsend and Kump vie for governor, with party efforts focused on last minute rallies and levy amendment debates. Local contests determine state board control and congressional delegation, amid anticipated posturing in Wheeling and Montgomery.
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J. A. Leste
Associated Press
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Logan Attorney Is Fired Upon in Motor Ambush
Logan, Nov. 0 A longtime Democratic campaign worker and attorney for county headquarters, Browning, was fired upon in a roadside ambush early this morning. His father B. P. Browning was severely hurt in the attack as Browning’s car slowed to pass a rival vehicle. Gunfire struck the right side of the windshield and hood, with bullets piercing the dashboard.
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Browning
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James Halland
Dia
B. P. Browning
Bwitzer
Ressznore
Roosevelt Plans Final Automobile Campaign Swing
Gov Franklin D Roosevelt announced a last campaign trip through the Hudson River valley before Election Day. He will drive from New York City to Hyde Park then Beacon Kingston Castle Point and Ratnebeck before returning to deliver a Columbus Hall speech and end with a final rally at Madison Square Garden. The route echoes his early Beacon speech and past Hudson River itineraries as he nears the campaign’s close.
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Roosevelt Plea Renewed by New Mexico Senator Cutting
In Albuquerque on November 6 Senator Aliams Cutting of New Mexico addressed a Progressive audience urging citizens to vote for Franklin Roosevelt. He condemned the president as reactionary, criticized his record, and argued it is too costly to keep the unemployed while insisting the program helps jobs.
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Roosevelt
National Progressive League
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Cutting
Five Aviators Die in Crashes Near Clarksburg
Five aviators from Clarksburg were killed when their plane crashed near here while en route to Washington to escort Louis Jonson, national commander of the American Legion, to a ceremony. Bodies were burned and identified by carry items. fog hindered flight. the accident appeared caused by engine trouble.
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Hamrick
Clarksburg
W. Ve
John Gaule
Washington
Louie A. Jonson
American Legion
Hig Holue
Hayes Zleman
Oakland
Clerksburg
Cult
Reaicenta
Germania
Harguck
Bs Shulte
Bamrick
Somresnder
Americans Abroad Hold Election Wake In Paris
Paris dispatch reports seven thousand Americans homesick for six days awaiting results. A straw ballot organized by a New York bar owner shows Roosevelt leading Hoover 23 to 14 among expatriates. Chicagoans back Roosevelt, New Yorkers in Paris tilt 94 to 87 for Roosevelt, while Californians favor Hoover 33 to 19.
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Europe
America
Roosevelt
York
Prayers for the Dead Urged by Catholic Priest
The Rev Elvonr Praxmarer pastor of Catholic missions near Charleston prepared a sermon titled The Poor Souls citing purgatory as a temporary state where condemned souls may be aided through the prayers of the living. He cites Luke 7 to illustrate enduring memories of human suffering and the ancient ritual of mourning.
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Elvonr Praxmarer
Charleston
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Sina
Hell
Reaven
New York Papers Concede Big Democratic Victory
Urban papers in New York and Chicago and other cities foresee a Roosevelt win on Tuesday. Several New York papers hint at local gains for Hoover and allies, while major publications diverge on electoral margins, with The New York Times predicting as few as 243 votes for Hoover and The Chicago Tribune forecasting a Roosevelt landslide.
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the Tribune
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Star
Portland
Ageing News
Des’ Moines Register
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L C Tompkins Taken by Death in St Albans
L C Tompkins 66 of St Albans died in Charleston hospital after more than a year illness. Survived by wife Virginia and daughter Virginia B Tompkins both of Charleston and Miss Booth Tompkins of Washington DC, and brother Ollie Tompkins of Roann. Funeral private at home today, burial in Shamrock Hill Cemetery with pallbearers named.
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Charleston
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Slicer
Virginia B. Tompkins
Boohel Tompking
Washington
Busy
Virginia
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Lois
Steer
Roy
Crisbet
Yonn L. Ditkinson
Cameron &. Lewis
Henry Pry
Jobs Atkinson
Red October anniversary in Soviet Russia celebration
The article describes celebrations marking the fifteenth anniversary of the October Revolution in Soviet Russia. It highlights readings and gatherings praising workers and peasants, linking the event to the first five year plan and a strong sense of Soviet pride and independence day optimism.
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Russia
Alt Rusata
Hodge Retracts Bock Affidavit
The Gazette publishes an affidavit from Idon E. Hodge retracting a political advertisement tied to the November 6 1999 issue. The document, requested by Hallanan Townsend and Bock, asserts good faith and county Kanawha connection and cites the West Virginia county and page references.
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Idou E. Hodge
Insull Advised To Remain Quiet
ATHENS Greece Now 6 ir Samuel Taetl transferred from police station to a hospital pending extradition. Proceedings to return him to Chicago on embezzlement charges were delayed as doctors certified health and fewer cigarettes. In court of appeals the next day a new judge noted health and legal arguments over extradition treaty status between the United States and Greece.
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Greace
Samuel ‘Taetl
Chicago
Maine
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Iia
Ae” ‘Pauletont Atate
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New York
Weanenaay
Newt Fale
Greece
Naricg Beauty
Paria
Storm Threatening Cuba Locates Tropical Storm West of Camaguey
The national observatory reports a tropical storm between Jamaica and Nicaragua posing grave danger to Cuba, especially the western region near Camaguey. The storm was centered near Bejaro Ballade this forenoon, moving northwest and weakening slightly, with uncertain intensity due to limited observations.
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Congressional Races Close in Senate and House
Washington voters head to a pivotal election as Democrats claim large majorities in both chambers while Republicans vow to defend control. The House seats total 435 with Democrats at roughly 217 and Republicans about 200. Senate composition shifts from 58 to 48 Republicans in a prior cycle, with current hopes to gain seats in this vote.
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Pacien
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Tennessee
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Democratic ‘Congressional ‘Committee
Syrian American rally features Chilton address in Trus on
Senator W. E. Chilton told a Syrian American ball audience in Trust on of large opportunities for foreign born citizens. He contrasted advancement under Woodrow Wilson with the last 12 years of Republican rule. Other speakers included Jo Kenna Alvin Barnhart Robert Brawley and local officials Abu Haddad presided.
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Chilton
Inege Cadi
Chitton
Jo. ‘Kenna
Alvin Barnhart
Robert Brawley
Mra. T. O. Timbarlake
J. Mark Sigck
R. G. Atdrews
D. H. Stephendo
George D. Moore
3. A. DeGruyter
Ghimisy Ross
Public ready to cast votes in presidential race
Campaign turbulence eases as voters prepare to decide on president, congressional control, and governors. Roosevelt and Hoover plan last speeches across major states, with closing statements aimed at mobilizing the female vote and addressing national concerns before Election Day.
Hoover News Reports Cheering Campaign Shift Enroute to Palo Alto
Hoover in transit amid cheering crowds as he claims a definite turn in political sentiment in the east and midwest. Reports cite enthusiastic reception of his policy outline at major cities and roadside stops. A telegram from Republican leaders in Boston allegedly notes increased industrial activity and a nine cent rise in a major country’s stock market.
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Hoover
Nebraska
Colorado
Kim
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Middle West
Tha Ohief
Basidg
Havhas
Eaid
First National Bank of Boston
McBride Sees U S Dry For All Time
Washington reports FP Scott McBride, head of the anti saloon league, declares liquor cannot exist without hindering national progress and says America must stay dry. He notes wets offer no new plan and drys seek uniform constitutional prohibition.
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Washington
Scott McBride
Anti-Sdlogn League
America
McBride
Wizard Torn
Miner Accidentally Shot While Hunting Rabbits
Morgantown reports a mining youth aged 18, Alex Vargo, was accidentally shot and killed while rabbit hunting near a ditch yesterday. The discharged shotgun braced against the youth as he tried to dislodge a rabbit. no inquest was held.
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Morgantown
Avelientilly
Alex’ Vargo
Fire at Airport Destroys Hangar and Four Airships
A fire at the airport destroyed a hangar and four airships amid rapid spread due to inflammable fabric. Estimated damage exceeds 616,000 with two planes and two automobiles saved. Personnel, including Ted Anderson and Chris Het wel, assisted, while insurers questioned coverage on privately owned craft.
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Ghalleston
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Wevaco
Great Lakes
Selman Aly Gery~ Ica
Graigaville
Wna
Ted Anderson
Dundas
Chris H. Het
Huhere Stark
Atticlala
Nella Danise
Wan Aterties
O Findh Ang
Plana
Tara
Hitler Is Losing In Early Returns
Early returns from the August 31 Reichstag elections show the Nazi party losing ground while the community party gains. The Tenn ing party's failure to secure a majority led to dissolution on the day it met in September as coverage notes ballotting and shifts in the political landscape.
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Reichstag
Community Party
Ballotting
Will Wont Take Sides in Election
A fragment discusses aviation politics and travel, mentioning a trip from Worth to Los Angeles and a 21 000 mile journey through 20 countries by American pilots. The writer hints at using planes for campaigning and criticizes backers of a platform with limited clear stance.
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