05 Nov 1924
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary 1920 election report shows Gov. Smith achieving a sweeping win while Coolidge leads in several counties. Shreve dominates Crawford County with a large majority as Republicans secure key wins. Precinct tallies hint at broad Republican strength and a looming congressional result.
Midnight returns show Calvin Coolidge certain of more than 300 electoral votes as he carries 28 states. La Follette fails to win any state while Coolidge leads in his own state. Six states remain doubtful as Davis wins the usual southern bloc.
United Press tallies at midnight show President Coolidge with at least 15 electoral votes and leading in 28 states. John W. Davis holds 149 electoral votes in 13 states. La Follette appears strongest in Wisconsin with about 8,000-vote lead. Roosevelt’s 1912 showing is cited for comparison as La Follette surpasses a million votes.
United Press report from Dallas shows Miriam A. Ferguson, Democrat candidate for governor, gaining solid support with 2,876 votes to 88,208 for Thoms Wykre, Republican. Presidential race totals: Davis 36,890. Coolidge 14,703. TuPollyite 4,700.
Readable text shows Davie facing internal party strife as New York precincts report results. In Chicago a poll counts indicate Davie trailing, while Coolidge leads in some precincts. Ohio and Kentucky mentions hint at cross regional activity and independents. Evanston coverage notes Dawes’ landslide comment as returns come in.
The nation divides along party lines as Smith leads in key states and eyes a likely win. New York Times and other outlets forecast electoral totals between 350 and 400, with Roosevelt trailing in several districts.
The New York World reports the election of Gouvernor Smith over Col. Roosevelt by about 150,000 votes in the presidential race. The New York Times confirms the Coolidge victory about 9:15 p.m.
The article reports Republicans leading in safe early returns for a congressional majority and potentially securing control in both houses. It notes Democratic senators facing uncertain outcomes in Oklahoma Tennessee and Kentucky while Missouri appears to tilt toward Democrats, impacting overall balance.
Madison November 4 The first indications of a Coolidge landslide appeared to be weak as Senator Robert M La Follette Jr visited Governor Blaine's office. He chatted with friends and offered cautious optimism, saying he would comment after returns. President Coolidge remained unmoved by early eastern gains with no public statement expected tonight.
United Press reports from Washington at 10:05 p.m. as the National Democratic headquarters refuse to concede the election for President Woolridge. They cite eastern newspaper concessions and say they await delayed Western and border state results. The statement notes possible bias in early eastern coverage and emphasizes confidence in late returns.
Partial Western Pennsylvania returns compiled by the United Press show President Coolidge leading Senator La Follette two to one at snide night with John W. Davis in a weak third place.
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