Democratic landslide gives Roosevelt win in Pennsylvania
Democratic wave sweeps Pennsylvania as Roosevelt gains a lead of about 600000 and Democrats take control of the state Senate and reduce Republican hold on the House. Roberts and Rosa win auditor general and state treasurer races, cementing Democratic dominance in state government.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
James Buchanan
Keystone
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Landon
Presider Roosevelt
Gav
London
William Lenvice
Roosevelte
Warren R. Roberts
W. Clair Rosa
Roberts
E. Arthur Sweeny
Creensburg
Ross
Wrantk L. Pinola
Rogs
Pinola
Sweeny
Autor
Frank Baldwin
Charles A. Waters
William Schull
Willan H. Berry
Democrats Sweep Erie County in 1936 Election
New York reports Roosevelt secured a landslide victory nationwide with 46 states carried and a large margin in Erie County. Alf Landon trailed, while Roosevelt led in Erie City with about 27,740 to 12,11. County results show tubercular hospital referendum supported by voters, amid litigation and local opposition.
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Astmitieera
Franklin
Rotsevel
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Demprs Iti
Caypineil Republica
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Byive Purity
Roanevin
Alf M. Landon
Lemire Union Party
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Viebhey
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London
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Roosevelt Marin
Arthur Coletrove
Democratic
Roosevelt
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Colegrove
Rie
Court House
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Rrico
Harvey Willis
T. B. Hospital
Erie County
Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
William Howard Taft
Herbert Hoover
House
Senate
Driscoll Loses After Fake Telegram Exposé
Rep. Dennis J. Driscoll of St Marys Pa appears defeated in the 20th district race with 58 110 votes to Republican Benjamin Jarrells 57 663 as 819 of 325 precincts reported. Driscoll had exposed fake telegrams targeting the utility holding company bill, impacting his campaign.
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United Press
Sharon
Dennis J. Driscoll
St. Marys
Driscoll
Benjamin Jarrell
Borah Re-Elected as Idaho Voters Back F D R
Returns from 429 of Idaho's 70 precincts show Reosevelt 68 988 and London 38 023 with Borah leading the senatorial contest 89 431 to 40 201 for governor C Ben Hoits and Idaho's delegation mostly re elected. Compton J White and Worth Shirk, Democrats, were returned by wide margins.
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Boise
Idaho
Reosevelt
London
Lemike
William E. Borah
C. Ben Hots
Compton J. White
Wide Marein
DEM GOVERNORS LEADING IN 25 OF 32 STATES
Democratic gubernatorial candidates led Republican opponents in 25 of 32 state contests with returns incomplete. Hiner Benson appears elected in Minnesota as Progressive Philip Larobette wins Wisconsin. Leaders listed include Arizona Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Indiana Kansas Michigan Missouri Nebraska New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Utah Washington West Virginia.
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Philip Larobette
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Colorado
Connecticut
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Florida
Georgia
Missouri
Nebraska
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Ohio
Rhode Island
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Texas
Utah
Washington
West Virginia
Grateful Nation Pours Messages to President Roosevelt Victory
United States voters sent thousands of congratulatory messages to Franklin D. Roosevelt after his election victory. The White House and Hyde Park saw quiet days amid the flood of telegrams calls cables and mails from supporters and well wishers across Beaver County tallying results show Roosevelt ahead with strong county figures in beaver city and surrounding towns.
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Roosevelt
Hanks
White House
Hyde
California City Vote Wards Indicate House Presiding
Voter data and ward results show candidates listed across offices including State Treasurer Auditor General Congress and State Assembly. The fragmentary OCR includes district numbers and percentages with names such as Lemke Roberts Sweeny Grosby Rose and Beach with references to hospital positions and a final line of numbers.
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Rendon
Lemke
Guj
Pinolasetee
General Roberts
Ian Sweeny
Grosby
3Ios
State Assembly
Beach
Vana'h T. B. Hospitales
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Election Returns From Allegheny and Nearby Counties
Complete county returns show Roosevelt leading across Allegheny with 569,672 votes to Landon 177,194 and Lemke 14,920. Elk and Clearfield show Roosevelt ahead in multiple precincts with figures for treasurer and auditor also listed. Venango’s precincts report congressional results with Jarrett and Derjsegli tallying.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
Allegheny County
Roosevelt
Landon
Lemke
Elk County
Lk County
Ross
Pinola
Roberts
Sweeny
All Nations Welcome Vote Reflects Global Joy
United Prose reports broad global cheers as President Runae is re elected. Across continents from London to Rome and Liberia, commentators praise his grasp of both national and international issues and value his steady leadership.
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London
Runaeelt
Germany
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Rome
Nexro Liberia
Radio Priest Fears Power At Shrine of the Flower
Radio priest Father Coughlin warned that the power voters gave to Roosevelt eclipsed iconic leaders and urged caution. He spoke from the Shrine of the Holy Flower where he held a public address via his radio program.
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United Press
Royal Oak
Mich
Rutcher Charles
Conghin
Sidia
Jaeray
Napoleon
Pebsle
Roosevelt
We Foulden
National Union For Social Justice
B Lambe
Deta Cumlidate
Roonevell
Vailly
Wald
Limot
Wblm
Unis Leosonelouis
Coughlin
Roosevelt Wins Chicago Vote In Knox Home Ward
In Chicago Knox home ward UFORGO reports Roosevelt Garner ticket won by 17 429 to 13 709 over Alk A and Tinox. Returns reflect broad victory across city precincts with Roosevelt's sweeping win noted.
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Roosevelt
Ghicago
Frank Knox
Che Wart
John Garner
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Tinox
Crosby Defeats Rose For Congress By 9000 Votes
Crosby wins Erie Crawford district by about 9000 votes in a decisive margin. The incumbent Democratic Congressman Tharley W. Crosby claims strong Erie city support, aided by Royal Oak party followers. Rose carries modest margins in Meadville and Titusville but cannot close the gap.
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Rose
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Tharley W. Crosby
Erie- Crawford
Erie County
Will Rose
Cambridge Springs
Enmaas
Crawford County
Roya Ouk
Union Party
Erie City
Rosé
Cambbridge Pulb- Usher
Erie
Meadville
Ros ‘Publican
Titusville
Ohio Falls in Step With U.S. Roosevelt Solid Wins in Ohio
Ohio’s election returns show Democratic gains across the ticket. Roosevelt carried all 26 electoral votes with a large popular margin, potentially 500000, while Gov. Davey was re-elected and Attorney General Bricker lagged behind his party’s pace on the Ohio ballot.
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Columbus
Ohio
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Martin L. Davey
John W. Bricker
Post Office Mercer to Get New Building Within Year
Postmaster J V Byers announced Mercer will construct a new post office costing 75000 dollars within the coming year. The existing post office operates from a rented building.
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United Press Mercer
J.V. Byers
Roosevelt Holds Lead In Kansas Governor Race Fight
Roosevelt leads in Kansas as returns from 1,487 of 2,690 precincts show 227,062 for Roosevelt and 203,446 for Landon. City votes favor Roosevelt and rural areas further boost the president as a possible New Deal end for governor race.
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Kansas
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