Large Upsets Mark City Election Results And Plant Fire
The town faced a wave of upsets with Democrats gaining at Youngsville as the Fashion Furniture Company plant burned near the eastern Norizoi area. Firefighters battled a blaze fed by varnish and finishing products. total loss estimated around 80 000 dollars with some stock saved. Witnesses reported two Warren men first alerted responders after driving by the site near mids night.
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Fashion Furniture Company
Voningeville
Norizoi
Warren
Youngaville
Ick
Rose Dalbert Lewin
Pashion Furniture Company
wax @ stock company
William Hoehn
Rennayer
Youngsville
Democrats See 1998 Victory Amid Political Turmoil
Democratic spokesmen predict a strong showing in 1998 elections, framing the race as a jolt to President Coolidge's prestige. Key figures include Rep Oldfield chairing the House campaign and Sen Norris of Nebraska voicing blunt opposition.
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United Prew
Washington
Coolidge
Oldfield
Ranator Swanson
Norris
Nebraska
Ware
Pennsylvania
Smith
Five Radio Features Highlight Historic Gilbert Sullivan
Radio program list shows a 8:15 P.M. segment from Cincinnati WLW with a Gilbert Sullivan pairing and a first anniversary feature. Other slots include the Kansas City WDAP 8 P.M. Central Transite Band & Glee, and the Cincinnati Conservatory Orchestra with soloists. Opera soprano Maria Frankfort is accompanied by a symphony choir.
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Gilbert Sullivan
Weva Rieh
Mnond
Eastomn
WLW
Cinclinati
Cincinnati Conservatory Orchestra
WDAP
Kansas City
Central
Glee
NRW
Winnipere
I Centrall
Maria Frankfort
Syms Fhuny
Orchant
Ware's Plurality May Reach 300000
Early returns from outlying districts suggest Ware's plurality could near 300000 as results trickle in. Republican John Fisher leads Eugene Bonniwell in the gubernatorial race with Fisher at 812802 votes to 2527, while Allegheny county reports are incomplete and final tallies await late results.
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United Pros
Harrisburg
Ware
Yare
Wilson
Allegheny County
John
Fisher
Eugene Henmiwell
Diay
Thy Yok Jn
Bonniwell
Walsh Victory Hits Coolidge Support in Massachusetts
United Prose reports David Walsh won the Massachusetts Senate race by a 5829 plurality over William M. Butler. Governor Fuller won the gubernatorial race by about 180000 for Republican. Walsh carried New Bedford. Northampton vote margin was tight.
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United Prose
Hoston
Coolidge
David Walsh
William M. Butler
Republican National Committee
Ant
Massachusetts
Deloce Butler
Roberg
Henry Cabot
Mn Coolidge
Washington
Northampton
Alvan T. Fuller
William A. Gayton
Walsh
New Bedford
Stiff sentences in booze cases in Pittsburgh
Heavy sentences were imposed in federal court on March 5 for prohibition violations. Alexander Weiner received three years and David Tonowite five years and six months in the Atlanta penitentiary after being found guilty of attacking United States guards at the A. Guckenheimer and Bros Co distillery in Geeport and stealing 63 barrels of untaxed whisky.
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Unig Rresy
Pittsburgh
Noy S
Wome
Hay
Atlanta
Trdge
Robert M. Gibson
Alexander Weiner
David Tonowite
United States
A. Guckenheimer & Bros Co
Gheeport
Nevada mod bill debate continues as returns trickle in
In Tarsan City Nevada on November 1 Senator Talker Oddie, Republican, leads Ray Baker, Democrat, as incomplete county returns show Oddie with 3 740 votes to 2 800 for Baker. In the subernotorial race Spragham trails Balear, with Balear leading at 8 150 to 2 242. The measure to modify the Lat amendment remains under consideration.
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Tarsan Ciy
Nev
Talker
Oddie
Leach Ray Baker
Odie
Baker
Gay
Spragham
Balear
Ronny
Lin
Condition of auto victims improved says doctors
Reports from the city area say the condition of Joh our wen is better after Sundays accident west of the city though Katherine Burs remains slower to improve. Courneen tris shows rapid progress, aiding cautious optimism for all involved. Mr Dietrick of Erie and his companion remain in pain at Local Hospital after the Union View crossing crash with a Lynn Erie locomotive. they consider themselves lucky to have escaped more serious harm.
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Joh Ourwen
Katherine Burs
Aid
Dietrick
Erie
Union View
Lynn Erie Railroad
Al Smith Wins by Landslide in New York Governor Race
Alfred Smith wins New York governor by a large margin as United States adherence to the world court remains a focal issue. Judge Robert F Wagner and James W. Wadworth Jr. are noted figures amid a bitter statewide contest with Ogden Mills conceding defeat.
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United Pros
New York
Nove
Alfred Smith
United States
Kes
al Smith
Robert F Wagner
Tamiany
Smith
United States Senate
Ogdeney Mills
James W. Wadaworth
Wagner
Moody Wins Texas Governor Race in Plurality Victory
Dan Moody, Democrat, likely secures Texas governor’s office with at least a ten to one margin over Republicans. Republican gains appear limited as incumbents faced a slate of GOP challengers across state offices.
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Unitea Res
Dallas
Pex
Noy
Dan Moody
Texas
Maines
Hany Warebach
Autti
Supreme Court
Quiet Corry Election Sees Few Voters Cast Tuesday
With less than a thousand votes, Corry held a subdued election. The race featured ticket splitting with William T. Wilton for U S Senator and John He King for Assembly drawing limited but notable interest among Republicans.
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William T. Wilton
United States
John He King
Tor Assembly
Vote tallies reported from Corry in Third Assembly race
In Corry Mr King led with 720 votes while L H Raymond had 130 and the race showed a strong Republican showing citywide. William S Wilson led Democratic Senate race with 998 votes in Corry and Fisher for governor with 507, reflecting a large turnout but overall registration remained below half of eligible voters in fall contests.
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Mr. King
L. H. Raymond
Bilion
Abeaat
Taeprin Veimiag
Corry
Unio Cite
Third
United States
William 8. Wilson
Vite
Fisher
Weil Upder
Wis
Plan Special Treatment For School Pupils
Health authorities at state and county recommend toxin antitoxin treatment for Corry Public School pupils. Harold B R Wood and Dr Miller direct the plan, contingent on parental consent and signed permits. The First Ward flareup revived support for school campaigns and blanks are being prepared for distribution.
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Corry
Harold BR. Wood
Miller
Aimee McPherson to Stand Trial on Conspiracy Charges
Aimee Semple McPherson and her mother Minnie Kennedy were ordered by Superior Court in Los Angeles to stand trial on criminal conspiracy and perjury charges. The announcement followed a five week preliminary hearing before Municipal Court Judge Samuel R. Blake.
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Aimee McPherson
United Press
Los Angeles
Calif
Aimee Sempie McPherson
Superior Court
Samuel R. Blake
Minie Kennedny
Expansion of Plant Holdings Discussed by Jamestown Manufacturing Directors
Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation directors met to discuss expanding plant holdings after acquiring nearby property near their presti factory site. A large warehouse and other additions were considered for the coming year, with transfer not until April and decisions to be directed by local management. Directors visited the plant and praised current operations and future prospects. Attendees included Willstron of Chico, Hillstrom of Gary, Binander of Boston, Hultberg of Warren, Keppel of Corry, Anderson and Millsteom from Corry.
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Carry
Jamestown Manufacturing Corporation
D. A. Hillstrom
Opera Aimager
Hie Corporation
Dorr
D Doré
Reure
Willstrons
Chico
Charles E. Hillstrom
Gary
Ind
A.M Binander
Boston
Mass
John E. Hultberg
Warren
Harrison H Keppel
Charles Anderson
D. Val Millsteom
Corry
Erie County Supervisors Hold Annual Convention
Erie County Supervisors convened at the courthouse for their annual session with Mayor Joseph C. Williams delivering the welcome address. Lee Wilson presided, RW Warren spoke on road selection and improvement, and Jenginger and Fitch were slated to discuss dirt road maintenance and animal industry. County Engineer Hill organized the 1926 meeting program.
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Court House
County Road
Erie
Erie ,County Supervisors! Association
County Court House
Joseph C. Williams
Lee Wilson
Republicans Sweep Through California
Republican candidates across California won sweeping victories in the general election as early returns showed Senator Samurt Shortridge, the incumbent, leading Democrat John B. Biot by a large margin and heading to Washington.
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Unienross
San Francisco
California
Trout
Sejxtor Samust Shortridge
Washington
John B. Bhiot
King wins Legislature seat amid cross party support
Early returns show Tolin Kingy Vorry’s candidate for the Legislature winning in the Third Assembly district. King secured a roughly 1600 vote lead with strong support from Union City and North East townships, despite a light city vote and Prohibition nominee L. Raymond gaining limited local traction.
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Tolin
Kingy Vorry
Crast Spring
Mr King
Mr. King
Raymond
Union City
Corry
North East
Corryman
Bie
King
Min King
Conreman
J Arch Phillips
Hing
Phillins
Gary
Chest total nears eleven thousand in community drive
The Community Chest total rises to about 10 800 with additional pledges expected to push past 11 000. Han el Clark Company reports thirty six employees pledging 2440 the strongest per person group gift so far. цер
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Organization of Chest Board
Hanel Clark Company
Jeampuien
Teyvas
Vare defeats Wilson in Erie County returns
Erie city results show William S. Vare leading for senator with 5 067 votes to Wilson 610. In the governor race John Pisher polled 6 34 while Eugene Ronniwellt received 1 400 votes in the same Erie County precincts.
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Vare
Wilson
Erie County
United Pro- Erie
Erie City
William S. Vare
Senator
W. Wilson
John & Pisher
Os Ngsinay
Eugene Ronniwellt
Wadsworth and Butler Defeats Big Surprise
United Press reports the 1926 congressional election reshaped the Senate and House. Democrats gain several key seats in New York Ohio Indiana Illinois Pennsylvania and Massachusetts while overthrowing Wadsworth and Butler in Missouri and other states. The Independents grow, balancing power for upcoming legislative battles as Democratic gains approach potential coalition control.
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United Prow
New York
House
Senate
House of Congress
Jouby
Ge Flear
AL ‘Smith
Jax
W Wadsworth
Smith
Robert P. Wagner
Missouri
Harry Hawed
Jim Reed
Dem
Williams
Colorado
Butter
Wadeworth
Butler
Walch
Reston
Catse
Wadsworth
Wagner
Upstate
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
William Butler
Coolidge
David J. Walsh
Arizona
Kentucky
Maryland
Oklahoma
John G. Blaine
Wisconsin
Smith W. Brookhart
Iowa
Hhey
Ship, Stead
Minnesota Farmer Laborite
Deitheir Planty
Vicw
Dawes
Stor
Groui Wim
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