Electoral votes and the unfairness of the system
The article traces the origins of the electoral college, noting its bias toward small states and the shift to popular voting dates. It cites 1876 and 1898 as elections where a candidate won the poplar vote but not the electoral tally, and discusses reforms like pro rating electoral votes to reflect the popular vote and their political implications in the South. It mentions figures from Illinois, New York, Ohio, California, Pennsylvania and others.
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Congress
South Carolina
Tilden
Electoral Commission
Hayes
Cleveland
Benjamin Harrison
Harrison
Tllinois
Indiana
New York
Ohio
Wicks
Texas
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Missisippi
Lodge Gossett
Dewey
Iliois
California
Truman
Pennsylvania
Twenty Years Ago From Journal Piles November 4 1932
Events from Corry area include the death of George V Siye a National Bank director and Wayne Township farmer after a heart attack in Frerich Greek. Rex Theatre plans a weekend straw vote mailed to thousands, with results in Monday’s Journal. Armistice Day observances will close city businesses at noon Friday November 21 and feature a program before the Corry High Union City game. Engagement of Kathryn Powers to Charles Melotte Davis announced at a party hosted by Ruth Powers. Two-car collision on West South Street leaves cars damaged but no injuries. Hong Kong noted as the Wests trade gateway to South China for four centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Blatt
Rex Theatre
Corry and
Virmity
Elmer C. Carrier
Kathryn 4. Powers
R. R. Powers
Concord Street
Charles Melotte “Davis
Leni
T. Davis
North East
Ruth Powers
Electoral vs Popular Votes In 1936 Election Comparison
The article explains how electoral votes can diverge from popular support. It cites figures from New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, California, Arizona, and Nevada to illustrate how many popular votes translate into a single electoral vote, highlighting the uneven weight of votes across states and the impact on presidential outcomes. It discusses large disparities between statewide totals and electoral influence.
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New York
Delaware
Pennsylvania
California
Arizona
Nevada
Californnia
Gambling raid prompts sentencing in Erie shoe shine parlor case
Judge Elmer L. Evans sentenced two men, John Everett and James Lane, for establishing a gambling place linked to a shoe shine parlor at 1408 Parade Street. Everett received 100 dollars fine and 30 days in county jail. Lane 100 dollars and 15 days due to no prior record. Other cases included fines for driving after suspension and drunken driving. Also notes Fred D. Lewis funeral service at Bracken-Keating Funeral Home with interment at Elgin Cemetery and attendees listed.
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Erie
Parade Street
Damian J. McLaughlin
Elmer L. Evans
Dan House
John Everett
James Lane
Brie
Burton R. Laub
Charles A Deyoe
Cleveland
Charles Herman
Erle
Fred D. Lewis
Elgin
Bracken-Keating
Harold Burnham
Joshun Rhodes
Bethel Baptist Church
Lee Hageard
Merle Crick
H. ©. Sayers
Ray Burrows
Marylin Foote
G. A. Sparling
Jamestown
Harry Lewis
Meadville
Marvin Foote
Harvey Hayes
David Hayes
Freida Hayes
Go West Young Man and a 1900s quiz memory test
A garbled quiz style item lists questions about quotation attribution elements and geography. It mentions Go West, young man, the only liquid metal, capital Ankara, and the designer of political emblems. It notes a mint location debate and a Betsy Ross flag claim, plus a misread line about an East London fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivia
Colombia
Heanador
Peru
Ankara
Ryal Publicans
Democrats
Dewey Concludes 18Hour TV Radio Campaign Marathon
Associated Press reports Governor Thomas E. Dewey ended an 18 hour television and radio marathon with a hopeful pledge of a new day for America. He told reporters he was tired but happy and believed the American people would do the right thing as the Eisenhower campaign closed. The note adds that almost 90 percent of U.S. farms have electricity.
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Associated Press
New York
Thomas E. Dewey
Amerlos Res
Dewey
Gen
Dwight D. Eisenhower
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Corry Pa
Eartier
U.S
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House of Representatives
U. S. Capitol
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Gorreet
London
South Africa
Worus
Washington St
Corry
Bob Desmond
United States
The
National Bank
the National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Topp
North Center Street
Niederriter’s
High Fidelity
Philco
Philo
Motorola
Westinghouse
Zenith
T.V
South First
Avenua
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