Campaigns End As Voters Prepare For Election Day
Voters head to polls today after weeks of campaigning by national and state candidates. Key questions center on whether Hoover or Roosevelt wins the state’s electoral votes and if Townsend or Fanning captures the governorship. The legislature and congress seats, key state offices, and constitutional provisions face decisions across 84 precincts and multiple races.
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T. ©. Townsend
H. O. Fanning
Bleo
Torch Parade Welcomes Kump in Mountain State event
The Torch Parade honors H. G. Kump campaigning across Preston and Upshur counties urging voters to back economy driven state taxation solutions. Organizers from Queen Sylvia’s music group join parades through Preston and McDowlin counties as crews travel from Morgantown to Kingwood and nearby towns. Voters are urged to support an entire slate in the upcoming election.
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McDongalin
Willie Willis Seven Series Forgiveness Phrase Cited
An OCR fragment mentions Willie Willis capturing seven series moments and a cryptic line about forgiving a mover and disgrace, with unclear dialogue suggesting a victory or affirmation. The readable words point to a possibly sports related chant or quote amid damaged text.
Secret Service Ready to Guard Roosevelt After Election
Secret Service agents stand prepared to protect Franklin D Roosevelt and his family the moment he is elected president. Moran, chief, said protection would begin the second victory is known, but he would not reveal how they determine the moment.
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Princee
Franklin T.ooserall
W. H. Moran
Sertler
Romevelt
Moran
Wet Congress Seems Certain
New York November 7 The Democratic wet majority appears likely as voters head to polls with 2382 candidates seeking seats in the house and senate across 23 parties. Roosevelt's expected victory could boost pro wet sentiment and potentially modify or repeal the 18th Amendment. Drumbeat of political drama mounts as Republicans fight for survival led by Smoot Moses Watson and Jones in a high profile, high stakes ballot.
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United Press
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Senate
House of Representatives
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Democrata
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Utah
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New Hampshire
Jim” Watson
Indiana
Verley Jones
Appropriations Committee
Garner to Fish After He Votes
UVALDE Tex Nov After casting his ballot John N Garner vice president isorman will go fishing tomorrow rather than wait for voter verdict. He returned from a dove shooting trip and prepared travel gear for a two day trip to Devil's Lake near Del Rio. Garner plans an early morning vote and then heads to prime fishing spots in south Texas. He is a candidate for Congress and Roosevelt Garver ticket in anticipation of possible victory.
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Hoover Final Appeal For Election Speech On Board Presidential Special
President Hoover broadcast his final campaign appeal from a parlor car in Elko Nevada urging continued Republican governance. He warned of divergence between party philosophies that could affect future generations and urged voters to choose based on facts over emotion.
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United States
Republican Party
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Vanity
Eastern States In Focal Point
In the presidential zone the campaign for electoral votes in New England New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania intensified with both parties claiming momentum Roosevelt and Smith activity in New England focused on senatorial contests including George H Moats seeking reelection and Fred A Brown challenging. Massachusetts Democratic leaders credit Roosevelt Garner support from Smith while Republicans stress Hoover. Governor Ely and Willian Youngman oppose in the gubernatorial race with Crisse and Rhodes in the backdrop. Page reference included.
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Pennsylvania
Franklin D. Roomvelt
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Alfred E. Smith
New England States
George H. Moats
Gunset
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Fred A. Brown
Willian &. Youngman
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Smith Columin
Jasnea
Six Oberlin Students Free After Thomas Rally Case
Six Oberlin college students were released without bond for holding a Norman Thomas rally in a public park without a permit. Two others, Sidney Yellin and Amcus Yost, were briefly restrained at a protest rally near the police station. Prosecutor Walter Harlan declined to file charges due to lack of funds for a jury trial. The released students included William G. Chamberlain, Talbot Harding, Gordon Mills, Robert Houglund, Hugo Rene, and George Abernathy.
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Oberlin College
Norman Thomas
Sidney Yellin
Columbus
Amcus Yost
Washington Park
Pax Lica
Chi‘ Ohao
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Pax Uece
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Harlan
Wiliam G. Chawberidin
Oberlin
Thomas-for-president Club
Talbot Harding
Gordon Mills
Robert Hougeland
Hugo Rene
George Abernathy
Aphil Lo
Last Minute Instructions From Campaign Workers in Kanawha County
Crowds gathered at both party headquarters in Kanawha County as final election eve orders were issued. Democratic chairman Dale G Costa and Republican leader EB B Buster moved to secret rooms to handle last minute business. Both sides voiced optimism about turnout from 6:30 a.m. to 6:96 p.m. with Costa predicting a large Democratic majority from president to governor and noting Roosevelt's popularity in the county.
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Dale G. Caste
EB. B. Buster
Mr. Costa
Charleaton
Eucop
Casto
Deputies Named Over Protests in Logan County
Special to The Gazette Logan County faced political unrest on the eve of a presidential election as Sheriff J D Hatfield named 46 special deputy sheriffs and officials reported multiple arrests. Five detainees were released from jail under writs of habeas corpus after arrests by deputies. Counsel for detainees, former Judge Robert Bland, said the men were Democratic workers or Democratic election officers. Sheriff Hatfield said many arrests were not for political reasons and that only five releases involved Democrats. Deputies report intoxication and disturbances near Logan.
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J. D. Hatfield
Logan County
Sheritfa
Robert Bland
Hatfield
Supreme Court Grants Retrial For Seven Negroes In Alabama
The Supreme Court, in a 1960s style ruling, orders retrials for seven Black defendants sentenced to death for assault in Scottsboro Alabama, after majority held they were denied access to counsel. Police repelled a 300-strong crowd supporting the defendants. Judge Hawking said the case would be resumed at the March Jackson County circuit term. Justice Sutherland emphasized the right to competent counsel from arrest onward.
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Scotteboro
Alabama
Supreme Court
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A. P. Hawking
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Sutherland
Curtis Attends Big Horse Show in Wichita Kansas
Curtis Attends Big Horse Show during a brief political retreat from campaign efforts for the Republican ticket. The vice presidential candidate, 71 years old, spent a whirlwind day in Wichita Augusta and Colorado with speeches, leaving Wichita at midnight to vote early and depart for Washington via Kansas City and Chicago. He condemned Democratic protectionism and protectionist rhetoric while praising Republican tariffs as a way to restore agriculture and industry.
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Charles Curtis
Agusta
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Hoover
Topeka
Jerome Colvin
Polk Hoboo
Washington
Kansas City
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Gazette invites readers to election party tonight
The Gazette calls on all readers to attend a party at the library on Hale street where returns will be flashed from AP UP or courthouse as soon as received. The event promises the latest national and West Virginia results with extra editions issued as news arrives and county returns gathered by the Gazette staff.
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Roosevelt Last Campaign Speech Before Voting
Governor Franklin D Roosevelt spoke to Dutchess county supporters in a final campaign address in Columbus Hall hours before election day. He urged unity and humility while promising to mend the fabric of American life if elected, as cheers rang from residents gathered in the hall.
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New York
Lindbergh Case Figure Is Free
John Hughes Curtis, a Norfolk boat maker, was freed after Judge Robing suspended a one year prison term and Curtis paid a 1000 dollar fine. The hearing noted no explicit reason beyond justice. Curtis, previously jailed on obstruction charges, left court shaking the judge’s hand.
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Republic to Choose Today Leaders for Next Four Years
Nation votes today to elect a president and other key officials for four years. Bond issues totaling 150 million dollars and numerous referenda shape policy as liquor laws and enforcement act questions surface. Voter turnout promises to test support across states with polls opening early and some closing near midnight in New York.
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Rain and Snow on Election Day Forecast Nationwide
The U S Weather Bureau forecast rain and snow across a wide area for election day. The forecast calls for fair weather in parts of the Midwest and Mountain states, with rain and colder temperatures expected in Missouri West Virginia Ohio Tennessee Kentucky western New York western Pennsylvania Indiana Michigan and nearby regions.
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Coolidge Urges Hoover Victory For Nation
Northamptom Mass November 7 Calvin Coolidge in a final declaration for the republican ticket urged that all teachings require reselecting President Hoover He praised self government and the need to qualify to cast an intelligent debt He said Hoover has served nearly 20 years and should be continued as the nation’s leader He noted world conditions and said Hoover would head the list of remedies named by Americans for the present crisis
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Coolidge
White House
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Leaka
Medicinal Spirits Arrive at Charleston Drug Stores
The first medicinal whiskey authorized by the special legislature session arrived yesterday afternoon at three Charleston drug stores. The prohibition department was abolished, yet the administrative force remains to supervise medicinal spirits and permit issuance. Assistant Commissioner Ward Luttrell Robson was informed of shipments but had not received first day reports. Several Charleston druggists have federal permits to dispense medicinal spirits, with identities and prescribing physicians kept private.
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Salon
Gangland Intervenes When It Slays Murder Witness
Newark crime report detailing the slaying of August Gobel, a 47-year-old fireman and key witness in the Pinisilio case, at the Christian Feigenspan plant. Patrolman Weiland wounded as four gunmen escaped in a stolen car after misidentifying their target.
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Townsend Ends His Campaign For Governor
Townsend, the Republican nominee, concluded his bid in Montgomery by urging unity on the Republican ticket and campaigning in Fayette and Boone counties. He pressed tax reform to lift West Virginia from heavy taxation and criticized Democrat rival Kump for unclear tax policy, warning of stagnation if elected.
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Will Pleased That IU Soon Be Geez
Beverly Hills voters await sundown as the election ends with hope for no tie. Citizens anticipate the outcome and urge cooperation once a decision is made, hoping democracy restores unity and friendship after the campaign.
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