Democratic Victory in Kanawha County Ends GOP Lead
Final returns show Democrat J. H. Abbott elected county assessor over incumbent T. Newcomer by 307 votes, Abbott 37 045 to Newcomer 36 738. Majorities for other county offices ranged 2 400 to 4 560. A. S. Alexander elected judge of the court of common pleas, J. Blackburn Watts won prosecuting attorney, and Robert M. Brawley secured court chair. Voters favored Democratic delegates with large margins while Republican candidates trailed in most races. Luther R. Jones carried the eighth senatorial district.
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Demorat
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Kang- Wha
Bbott
Newcomer
Alexander
Court of Comman Pleas
Dge Morgan Owen
J. Blackburn = Watts
John T. Copenhaver
Robert M. Brawley
Will Bilco Ard
Henry A. Walker
Kanawha
V. M. Slack
Roscoe N. Moulton
Car
Calvart
BD. H. Gates
P. Hager
Logan
Jon Copenhaver
Cook
Townsend and Kelly Voice Sentiments After West Virginia Election
Robert G. Kelly, state executive committee chair, and T. C. Townsend, defeated governor candidates, voiced views on Tuesday's election. Townsend congratulated no opponent. former Judge H. G. Kump lauded voters of West Virginia, praising the overwhelming referendum and tax reform support. Kelly thanked the party for broad majorities and urged independent voters to back reform and economy in state administration.
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Robert G. Kelly
T. C. Townsend
Bellons
Aod
Virginia
Melly Anit
Hava
H. G. Emp
Jtorks
Tillie Willis Questioned on Manners Practice
Fragmentary note records Tillie Willis asking why they must practice good manners. The text shows garbled phonetic speech and unclear date or place, with no identifiable organizations or events. No further context available.
Straw votes show their worth in early tests
Washington reports that straw polls by the Literary Digest and the Hearst papers provided early indicators of political sentiment. Both polls suggested close prospects for the presidential race, with the Digest predicting Roosevelt and the Hearst poll favoring Hoover, though neither matched actual election outcomes.
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Literary Digest
Hearst
Tndatibln
Roosevett
Tim
Tim 474. Be Pot
Hoover
Lim
Europe Views Vote With Hope
Europe views the Roosevelt victory with cautious optimism as the world expects revived commerce and easing U S relations. Capitals hail Roosevelt as bringing energy, liberalism, and potential new vigor to American politics while markets respond to Japan and Europe with tentative confidence.
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Associated Press
Franklin DR. Roose
Evelt
United States
London
Roosevelt
Paris
Norman H.oes
Owen D. Young
Vienna
Stock Exchange
Mgr. Roosevelt
Berlin
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SORLG
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Dewepapers
Japlan
FROME
League of Nations
Buenos
Rio de Janeiro
Latin America
Vatican City
Omergatora Romano
Vatican Organ
Geld
Oity
Kentucky Moves Toward Democratic Uprising in Congress
Louisville dispatch reports Kentucky likely to grant Franklin D. Roosevelt a sweeping victory and Democratic control in Congress. Early returns show Senator Barkley with large leads, and Democratic candidates poised to win by margins similar to Roosevelt's nationwide tally.
Beer by Christmas headline of Roosevelt landslide victory
New York dispatch reports wets celebrate a Democratic landslide delivering Franklin D Roosevelt a sweeping win that carried 42 states and 472 electoral votes. Hoover polled 12.5 million votes as Roosevelt called for national unity and restoration.
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New York
Franklin D. Rosevelt
Drys
Roosevelt
Songress
United Press
Hoover
Thomas
Wil
Prince Turp
16 Dead In Hurricane Ravaging Cuba Center
Havana reports a hurricane packing 180 mph winds struck central Cuba, killing at least sixteen and likely more. Communications collapsed, with Camaguey and Santa Clara provinces hardest hit as the storm moved toward the Bahamas and disrupted routes to New York and Santiago.
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Cuba
Bahamas
Camaguey
Santa Clara
New York
Santiago
Camagueni
Tunas de Zaza
Neuvitns
Belen Observatory
Dores
Banta Clata
Winners Are Newcomers In Political Affairs of State
A list of Democratic candidates in West Virginia’s 1926 primary includes H. G. Kump from Hampshire County now living in Elkins, William S. OBrien from Barbour to Lewis counties, W. W. Trent of Broaddus College, and Edgers Sims, a Wirt County native. each held prior offices and would bring new faces to the state’s political scene.
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Associated Presa
Avertior
H. G. Kump
Randolph-Wowbur
Hampshire County
Elkins
Campeign
Randelps County
William 8. O'Brien
West Virginia
Upehur-webster Viccuit
Barbour County
Lewis County
State ‘University
W. W. ‘Trent
Broaddust Alderson College
Philippi
Broaddus College
Edgers
Sims
Wirt County
Clarkarnty
Page
Roosevelt calls for broad help to restore nation
In his first post election message Franklin D. Roosevelt invites all Americans to join in a planned restoration. At his East 5th Street home he says the vote expressed confidence in a rational, well conceived program. James A. Farley and family nearby as Roosevelt pledges unity beyond party lines toward recovery.
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New York
Franklin
Roosevelt
Tig
5Th Street
Jaméa A. Farley
Irlands
Uyall
Big Democratic Wave Sweeps West Virginia Legislature
In the first postwar vote in 40 years, West Virginia elected a Democratic state administration and a Democratic legislature. Incomplete returns show a Democratic majority forming in both the Senate and House of Delegates, with 32 of 48 Senate seats and a strong House majority indicated across 86 counties. Governor-elect G. Kump prepares to take office as the legislature reconvenes in January for an 80 day session.
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Vetera
West Virginia
Tonigny
Atate Senate
House of Delegates
Atate
G. Kump
Democrats Sweep West Virginia State Offices in Big Victory
Democratic party claimed unqualified control of West Virginia government last night as Roosevelt led nationwide while Republicans suffered major losses. Roosevelt’s 860,222 votes topped Hoover, Rump, and Towns send with 304,798 to 614, and 851,849 respectively, marking an all time high turnout and a rout of veteran GOP officials.
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West Virginia
Democratic Party
MacCorkie
Ray
Bill Johnson
Thestots
Howard B. Lee
Agriculture
Roward BM. Gore
Roosevelt
Feu
Kump
Hoover
Rump
T. C. Townsend
Tornage
Death Follows Election Fight In Clay County
Otto McCoy 3 of Villa Nova died after a fight at a Clay voting precinct. Joan Markel 3 of Clay is charged with murder. Newly elected Clay County official Mar Rel, detained by state police, is the key figure. McCoy died from a base-skull fracture after multiple blows. Markel allegedly cut a man earlier in the day. he is held to the grand jury without bond. The victim’s family and several bystanders were present. sheriff notes few details.
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Clay
Otto Mccay
Villa Nova
Charlenter
Joan Markel
Young Markel
Mar~ Rel
Clay County
G. Tayior
Clendenin State Police
McCoy
Kanawhe County
Taylor
WeCoy
Marke
Richmond
Ponce
Barlow Undertaking Company
Barlow Mortuary
J. B. Wheeler
Nin
Severn Ohfdret
Deneil Short
Victor Street
St. Francis
Democratic Sweep Expands House as G.O.P. Falls
Washington reports near three to one Democratic lead in the next House with about 70 seats still undecided. Senate gains also favor Democrats nearing two to one while veteran Republicans like Jones and Smoot lose their seats to Roosevelt aligned challengers.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Connecticut
Franklin D. Roosevelt
G.O. P
Capitol
Old Guard
Wesley L. Jones
Samter Tasker L. Oddle
Nevada
Homer T. Bone
Patrick A. McCarran
Reed Smoot
Utan
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
James &,. Watson
Indiane
Hiram Bingham
Gerald Ise
North
Democrats Sweep West Virginia House Seats in Tuesday Vote
Democrats gained six of the state’s congressional seats, ousting Republicans in key districts. Robert L. Rauhung won Bachmann’s first district seat, Joy Bimith increased his lead, and Jennings Randoph captured the second district after veterans Bowman and Shott held other seats. The fourth district winner was Georges W. Johnson and the fourth district race included Parkersburg’s Johnson. Please turn to page 10, col 9.
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West Virgina
Cott G. Bachmann
House of Representatives
Bachmann
West Virginia
Robert L. Rauiung
Follaneber
Ramsey
Ramsay
Joy. Bimith
Beckley
Ficure
J. O. Lakin
Charleston
Frank A. Bowman
Hugh Ike Shott
Faotore
Hogg
Jennings Randoph
Elkins
Men of
Davie and
Hikins College
Georges W. Johnson
Parkers
Democratic Victory Biggest in 40 Years
Officials at the state house were dazed as they learned a Democratic governor would take office after March 4, the first since 40 years ago. Governor-elect H. G. Kump faced questions about replacing appointive officials and whether current staff would remain beyond their terms.
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State House
Willam A. MacCorkles
Legislature
Capitol Siapleyes
HG. Kump
Capitol
Reput
Roosevelt Plans to weld a strong program, 1932
President elect Franklin D. Roosevelt tells congressional leaders he will devote four months to building a cohesive organization for his democratic program and to consult experts on international finance industry agriculture. He notes broad support from both houses, with large margins indicating cross party backing as he seeks orderly recovery.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Endestor
Senate
House
Stedaral
Kentucky
Hoover
S. Mesage
Roosevelt
Democrats Win Most Gubernatorial Races Across Nation
The Associated Press reports Democrats lead in nineteen gubernatorial contests, seizing governorships long held by Republicans. Floyd B Olson wins Minnesota, while Republicans hold only two races in Vermont and New Hampshire, with Kansas and Delaware in favorable positions for GOP.
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Associated Press
Democrata
Mads
Farmer-Rather
Floyd B
Olson
Minnesota
Ernorehig
Tent
New Hampshire
Kansas
Dela
Ware
Mrs Roosevelt Radiantly Happy Over Vote Results
New York November 8 The radiantly happy wife of Franklin Roosevelt expresses gladness for her husband’s White House bid in her first interview since the election She plans to rest and resume duties at Todhypter School where she is associate principal Interviews were given to reporters from Madison Avenue today She will join her husband at the gubernatorial mansion on weekends and return to Hyde Park for Sundays with family and friends.
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New York
Frankt Roosevelt
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Iret Indy
Isnd
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Roosevelts
White House
Todhypter School
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Albany
Hyde Park
Buncay
Har Dally
Bistie
Baby Curtis Roosevelt Dall
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Aina
Voters Brave Every Kind in Weather to Change Ruling Party
A late election tally shows a decisive shift toward Franklin D. Roosevelt and Democrats across states. Republicans lose ground as voters endured harsh weather to register. The piece notes victories in several states and shifts in Senate and gubernatorial races, reflecting a nationwide political upheaval.
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Associated, Press
Franklin
Roosevelt
Republcan
Ont Hoover
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Delaware
New Hampshire
Vernmont
Maine
Michigan
Our Town
Herbert Hoover
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Curtis
Ohio
Indiana
Minnesota
Senate
New Panigetre
Hifern
Singha
Besidios
Wesley Jones
Washington
Bend
Idaho
Tala
John Thoma
House Speaker To Be Selected
Washington notes a large field of Democrats seeking the speakership of the 73rd House to succeed Sue K Garner on March 4. A caucus will be held after March 4 to settle the contest, and Garner plans to stay out of the selection.
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Washington
Sue Ih
Garner
Veleg
Gandy
Toru
Pere
Hoover Consolations in Beverly Hills Speech
A fragmented transcript from Beverly Hills quotes President Hoover addressing the American people. The speaker notes voters wanted new things, criticizing party ties and suggesting the public sought relief and buys despite financial limits.
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