Incumbent Western Pa. Congressmen Win On GOP Nominations
Returns from Pittsburgh show Western Pennsylvania incumbents favored for re nomination on the Republican ticket with prohibition a key issue. Mc Mulowney leads in a strong race while dry candidates like Kelly Wyant Kendall and Kurtz show varied margins across districts. Swick Cochran Shreve Strong and other incumbents and rivals contend in multi county contests with early tallies.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
A.S Sickman
Charleroi
Henry W. Temple
Washington
Dr.remple
Greene
Washington County
Patrick J. Sullivan
Michael J. Muldowney
Clyde Kelly
Braddocks
Dry
Maurice L. Thomason
Adam Wyant
Greensburg
Samuel A. Kendall
Meyersdale
Banks Kurtz
Altoona
J. Mitchell Chase
Clearfield
Blair
Centre Counties
Kurtz
Blair County
Chase
Thomas C. Cochray
J. Howard Swick
Swick
Bad Smit
New Castle
Cochran
H. B. Nortim
A. H. Jobson
Milton W. Shreve
Borie
Nathan L. Strong
Brookville
Steele Clark
Robert MeKildowney
King Wins In Assembly Race In Meadville Area
In Meadville area returns, King defeats General Smyley by 145 votes 489 to 334 for the assembly race. Corry leads for Superior Court Judge with 41 votes. Parker tops Stadfeld 289 to 265. Gill defeats Crosby 189 to 80 for Democratic Congress nomination, Lavery 47. Roosevelt leads Smith 170 to 125 in presidential preference.
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Page Uney
Ley D. Butler
Pinchlot
Superior Court
Corry
William Parker
Venango County
Stadfeld
James
Milton W. Shreve
Alfred RB
Smith
Franklin Roosevelt
110 Dropped From Allegheny Payroll
Pittsburgh April 27 110 county employees were ordered removed from the payroll effective April 30 by Allegheny County Commissioners. The action followed a statement by Commissioner Charles C. McGovern that those who did not support him and Commissioner C M Bart in the election test would be dismissed.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Charles C. McGovern
C. M Bart
Federal Building contract awarded for Lewisburg project
Federal Building Washington reports on April 27 that the Treasury awarded the construction contract for a federal building at Lewisburg Pennsylvania to Hanson Brothers of Chicago. The firm, with 420 calendar days to complete, will oversee the project valued at $180.
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Lewisburg
The
Treasury
Hanson Bros. Chicago
Crosby Leads Crosby in Titusville Democratic Vote
In Titusville on April 27, 1929, Democrats favored Charles N. Crosby of Meadville for Congress over Mayor Gill. Crosby led in local wards with strong cross-precinct support, while presidential preference split between Smith and Roosevelt.
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Gill
Titusville
Congress
Meadville
Mayor Gill
James Lavery
Erie County
Mr. Crosby
Congres
Avis Piles Up Heavy Lead In Senate Fight
Beaver to Clear across many counties shows Davis and Butler dominating race totals. Precinct-by-precinct returns from Mercer Crawford Clarion and Allegheny counties indicate heavy support for Davis Butler and Adams in U S Senate contests with Baldwin Flinn and Parker also leading in Auditor General and Superior Court races.
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Avis
Senate
Bond Issue for Relief Passes in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh voters approve a $5,000,000 bond issue for relief work with early returns showing a favorable majority. Concurrently, $518,000 in four other bond measures were approved, $160,000 failed. Oakmont and Homestead backed issues for public improvements and debt retirement. Jeannette rejected a $150,000 flood control and street project bond.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Harrison Township
Jeannette
Publican Nomination Winner Thanks Voters in Third District
Worth Hammond of Wau 19st extends thanks to Corry and other Third District precincts for their support in yesterday's primary. He expresses appreciation to voters and to all who assisted in his private campaign.
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Worth Hammond
Wau
State Assembly
Corry
Hafimond
Corry Voter Backing Earnest in King's Primary Victory
John H. King thanks voters in Corry and surrounding area for support in yesterday's primary. He pledges to justify the confidence and continue serving as district representative.
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MR. King
Corry
Vicinity
John H. King
War and local race results across Pennsylvania counties
Pittsburgh reports results from 656 Allegheny precincts with Davis leading U S Senator race at 110608 to 42093 for Butler and 2786 for Adams. Baldwin tops Auditor General at 57320, Flinn 76107. Superior Court nominees Parker 60142, Stadtfeld 134854, James 619 Rutherford 25540, MacDade 9198, Gawthrop 77122. Records from Johnstown Warren and Beaver show Davis ahead in several counties with varied totals.
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Roosevelt
France
Doyle
Butler
Adams
Democratic
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Cassidly
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Clemens
Baldwin
Flinn
Superior Court
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Bradtfordt
James
Rutherford
MacDate
Gawthrop
Beaver
Beaver County
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Davis
Cros
Stadtfeld
Meadville
Crawford County
Rup
Cassidy
Clarion
Clarior County
Auditor General
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MacDade
South Center Street
Ford M. Wonds Co
Jofinstown
Cambria
U. S
Butvier
Altoona
Blair County
Superior County
Stadfield
James Rutherford
Machade
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Port
Senator Davis
Stadtfeldt
Mac
Washington
Siemens
Smitty
Butter
Min
Pittsburgh
Alleghenyy County
Statfield
Johnstown
Warren
Warren County
U.S
Davis Leads Butler In Warren County Returns
In Warren Pa on April 27 with 16 of 52 districts reported James J. Davis led Smedley D. Butler for the Republican U S Senate nomination and Franklin D Roosevelt held a slight lead over Alfred Smith for the Democratic presidential preference. Cochran appeared renominated to Congress from the Twentieth District, leading A B Jobson by about two to one in Warren County and roughly three to one in Mercer County, with Venango around even. Republican county committee contests named nine ward leaders, Mumford re nominated, and Muir defeated Eldred for Republican State Committeeman. Helen Kendall plans a weekend Erie visit.
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New Castle
Lawrence County
Davis
Butler
Congress
C.rd Smith, Jr
J. Howard Swick
Beaver Falls
General Assembly
W. Hay- Juon
Midland
A. S. Batchelor
Monaco
Fred L. Rentz
Robert B. Greer
J. T. Korabasz
Charles H. Rogers
Emporium
Cameron County
Warren Pa
Warren
James J. Davis
Smedley D. Butler
United States
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Alfred Smith
TC. Cochran
A.B. Jobson
Warren County
Mercer County
Venango County
Republican County
Tirst
C. P. Young
W. R. Hyesinger
John Sonne
Joe Vescio
Wirth
Wo W. Manny
Harry Johnson
Elated Ohio Supportes Platform Banking Reform
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Ohio support for a platform on banking and agriculture. It references figures and groups such as Frank Omah and diers’ bon aris, but the text is garbled, leaving unclear names, dates, or concrete actions.
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Cy and
Erie
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