Johnson City Votes for Democrats in Defeat of GOP
The Johnson City and surrounding areas shift toward Democratic candidates as McMillin and Gouchenour win in the 9th district while Brownlow and Crumley lose ground. A statewide pattern shows Democrats rising in Tennessee and several other states as Republicans lose ground in major races.
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Crumley
Bowers
Brabson
Republicana
Democrats Set to Control House With Large Lead
Washington reports from Kerr of the Associated Press indicate Republicans will lose the House to Democrats in the Fifty-sixth Congress. Estimates place a Democratic gain around twenty-one with Republicans dropping about twenty seats. New York and other districts show Democrats winning most seats while a few in Virginia and Delaware remain unsettled.
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New York
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Virginia
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Congress
Tennessee Campaign Outcome Reflected In Early Returns
Chairman Fitzpatrick announces light statewide turnout due to war and economic strain. He notes McMillin leads state ticket by about 25,000 with eight of ten congressmen elected, Democrats gaining seats in senate and house. He praises county-level gains in Hamilton, Rhea, Knox and others and asserts broad Democratic strength despite overall apathy.
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Rhea
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Pensions for ex Confederates approved in Texas
The constitutional amendment granting pensions to ex Confederate soldiers in Texas has passed. Reports note swine pox epidemic among Spanish troops at Gibara with 1,000 in hospital and high fatalities. US orders military units to occupy Nuevitas and Puerto Principe by November 22, Spain shows readiness to evacuate the province by November 20.
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Mothers Friend Promises Easier Labor Says Drugstore
A Macon Georgia druggist reports selling much Mothers Friend and notes it always delivers the claimed benefits. He says all women agree it shortens labor and reduces pain, asserting consistent positive results.
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