Democrats Gain House Majority in Landmark 1930s Vote
Democrats win a numerical majority in the U S House of Representatives with 217 to 215 Republicans, two vacancies, and one farmer labor, as party leaders celebrate gains nationwide including A Harry Moore winning New Jersey governorship and Republicans retaining Ohio’s Longworth seat.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Michael J. Hart
Michigan
John N. Garner
Repaier
Dni Thes United Press
Uvalde
Tex
Farmer Luboy
New York State
Te Assembly
Lo Aelze
Ol’ Longworth
Ohio
John B. Hollister
A. Harry Moore
New Jersey
David Baird, Jr
Republcan
Hoover
Kentucky
Ste
Stokes Wins in Pennsylvania House Race
Philadelphia November 4 Edward L. Stokes Republican won the United States representative seat from Pennsylvania's second district to fill the Gra ham vacancy. His margin was large though ballots counted gradually with Charles Hill Democrat as his nearest foe and John Whe lman Socialist in third.
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Unites Ress
Philadelphia
Edward L. Stokes
United States
Pennsylvania
George S. Graham
Zeto
Charles Hill
John Whelman
Pinchot Appeals for Red Cross Support
Governor Pinchot urges citizens to subscribe to the Red Cross as an American duty during the annual Red Cross roll, calling service to the organization an old duty of citizens. He frames support as essential and timely as the organization celebrates its enduring role.
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Pinchot
RED Cross
Unites Press
Harrisburg
Jara Pinchot Tolay
Today's Five Best Radio Entertainments
NBC network listings show a 7 15 start for Spoop and Peep with Gol on NBC. A 7 30 air for Emi Cook and Ripley with Wwastney on WABea. At 8 80 p m Kate waso ee on NBC and 9 00 p m Part fraight Wie on NBC patwork. The 10 00 p m Fochaster orchestra features Clara Lur Bm.
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NBC
Gol
Emi Cook
Ripley
Wwastney
Wabea
Kate Waso
Part
NBC Patwork
Fochaster
Clara-Lur
China charges Japan tightens grip on Manchuria at league
Chinese dispatches to the League of Nations allege Japan is steadily extending control in Manchuria and threatening Moscow with influence. Tokyo denies occupying Tsitsihar while reports say Chinese forces fired on a Japanese guard near the Nonni river and that Mukden reports 80 Chinese killed near Changtu as bridges are repaired after destruction by air.
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China
League of Nations
Japan
Manchuria
Moscow
League
Tsitsihar
Toklo
O F
Nonni
Mukden
Muikden
Changtu
Martin Urges Legislature Behind Relief Effort
General Edward Martin called on all Republicans in Pennsylvania to cooperate during the special legislative session for unemployment relief. Governor Pinchot prepared to present his plan including a state relief commission, higher gas taxes, billboard tax, coal industry rehab, and delaying tax sales. Support across regions praised rehabilitation and centralized relief administration.
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United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Edward Martin
State Relief Commission
Bishop Ward Set for Corry Visit at Emmanuel Tonight
The Rev. John Ward D D Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Erie will speak at Emmanuel Church this evening. His talk titled Diocesan and National Church will cover events from the Denver General Church Convention. A large attendance is expected as Emmanuel parishioners celebrate the bishop’s tenth anniversary of consecration.
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Emmanuel Church
Emmanuel Piscopal Church
Rtv
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Tocal
Ward
Denver
Colo
Emmanuel
Drew elected to full 21 year term on state Supreme Court
Harrisburg reports show Justice James B. Drew of Pittsburgh elected to a full term on the State Supreme Court bench. He led over challenger Charles Palmer of Ridley Park, Prohibition nominee, and John W. Slayton Socialist on early returns. Drew held Republican Democratic and Liberal nominations.
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Harrisburg
James B. Drew
Pittsburgh
State Supreme Court
Justice Drew
Chas. Palmer
Ridley Park
Prohibition
John W. Slayton
Favorable Influences on Trade World Boost Optimism
Washington reports a buoyant business mood as agricultural prices rise, aided by improved credit. Officials say buying power for large farms will ripple through industry, spurring retail trade, tighter commodity pricing, higher car loadings, and shrinking gaps between raw material and finished goods costs.
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Washington
Bere Ds
Hoover
New York Stock Exchange
Jefferson County Official Results Show Republican Advantage
Jefferson County results indicate Republicans win most offices with one exception. Sheriff race may tilt to a Republican by a wide margin. Grant Sheafnocker leads independent treasurer candidate Vinson by 168 votes with 46 districts reported. Eight districts remain and could alter margins.
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Jefferson County
Sharif
Grant Sheafaocker
Republica
Vinson
Sheatnockter
Joe Willams
Robert Hughes
Dection From Straight Party Tickets Shown in City Races
City voting revealed strong defections from straight party ballots with notable support for candidates challenging recent school policies. Mayor Frank Tongland led in the primary routing, while Ex-Mayor John B Patterson surged in the school board race signaling tax protest and local policy backlash.
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Reedris
Comel
Prank Tongland
Starr
John B. Patteroft
Crr
Acthon
Actool
Monroe
Patterson
Henial
Brice Bank
Clarence Mixer
Clyde Wilson
Mixer
Banks
Ate Mir
Wilon
Hallwick
William Swan
Harry Noxon
Miss Knoebel
Grafiani
Cory
Jialiante
Guaries Schloss
Treaster
Lawrence Taylor
Stroble
Isaeeeee
Diractr
Bony
Spaulding
Tocal Democrats
Abe
Hoover Plans To Ease Real Estate Credit
President Hoover moves to present a congressional program to loosen real estate credit aiming to unleash 1.5 billion dollars of real estate assets. The plan reportedly would amend the Federal Reserve Act to allow rediscounting real estate loans, with Hoover open to unofficial action if needed and facing domestic opposition. He met with the finance committee of the home building and home ownership conference.
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Hoover
United Press
Washington
Congress
Federal Reserve
Ing
Te Finance Committee
City Voting Wards and Officials Listed in Court Fragment
Readable fragments show city voting wards and official titles including Judge of Orpha Waite Prothonotary Wilson Clerk of Courts Young County Commissioner McCray and Mayor Starr. The text lists multiple officials with scattered figures and ward references, indicating a tabulated municipal roll or election-related record.
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Nig'rskti
Clark
Register of Wills Swarts
Micr'ra
Wilson
Sla
Gierk
Sturai
Filntley
Rogan
Taylor
Schloss
Strable
Hanley
Moomy
Spa'a
Starr
Scott
Westley
Council
Nichols
Angland
Sessie
Bennett
Monroe
Cavnstable
Banks
Noxon
Swan
Youth killed while hunting near Smethport
Lawrence Scanlon 21 of Colegrove died after a hunting accident near his home in Smethport. He was a student at St Bona Ventura’s Culture in Allegany and left college Tuesday to hunt. Funeral services will be in Smethport. Scanlon survived by parents two brothers and three sisters.
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Lawrence Scanlon
Colegrove
Smethport
E. Scanlon
Carry
St.Thomas Cemetery
Scanlon
St. Bonaforiture
Allegany
Huiting
Smethport Prissy
Republicans sweep Union City returns show big votes
Union City voters gave a sweeping Republican victory in Tuesday’s election. Thomas Flatley beat Joseph Rogan by 80 votes for the county commissioners place, with ward margins 85-66 in the First and 145-88 in the Second. Other races saw GOP leads across judges, prothonotary, and district attorney positions.
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Union City
Thomas Flatley
Joseph Rogan
Amisority
Board of County Commissioners
Piste
Rogan
Orphan's Court
Waiter
Nagorski
Clark
Wilson
Densmore
Ina
Graham
Jiallante
Hyans
Democrats Seek More County Aid in Pinchot Plan
Harrisburg reports say the Democratic State committee will back trimming salaries of state officials and oppose new tax levies. They will press against counties issuing bonds for relief work unless the state reimburses half their costs, tying stance to Pinchot's unemployment relief program.
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Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
Pinchot
Republicans Elect Entire Erie County Slate in Election Victory
Erie county voters favored Republicans on Tuesday with an overwhelming county sweep. Key wins included Joseph Rogan leading Thomas Flatley for county commissioner, Mortimer L. Graham defeating Jessamine Juliante for district attorney, and multiple county offices captured by Republican candidates across Erie city and surrounding townships.
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Brie
Erie County
Vite
Tor
Orphans’ Court
John Waite
Nagorsid
Erle City
Mortimer L. Graham
Jessamine Jjuliante
Graham
Fiuliante
Joseph Rogan
Thomas Flatley
Rogan
Reading
Flatley
Girard Township
Greenfield
MokKean
Township
Platen
Springfield
Rollo McCray
Helen Sehliran
Board of Commissioners
Erie City
James N. Wilson
Ray Densmore
Ben J. Swarts
Register of Wills
William McClleland
Annette Young
Madeline Knoebel
Lamrence D. Taylor
Charley Schloss
County
Treaeursr
Schloss
Odessie Plate
W. G. Stroble
Harry W. Moomy
G. P Spaulding
Pennsylvanian Masons Celebrate 200th Anniversary
The local Masons observed the 200th anniversary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania at a meeting in the Masonic Temple. About forty members attended as J. F. Haggeman gave an interesting talk and C. H. Gator, delegate from Philadelphia, presented part of the celebration. A luncheon followed with veterans present.
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Masonic Temple
J. F Haggeman
Sianzhsi
H. Gatger
Philadelphia
Ss Warvets
Appeal of Convicted Financier Dismissed
Court in London dismisses appeal by Lord Kylevnt, noted as a leading financier of Britain, against a prominent packet company. The decision marks a setback for the financier amid ongoing industry disputes and legal challenges.
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London
Tor
Lord Kylevnt
Tiitain
Batley
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