Democrats Break Republican Grip In Pa Legislature
Unofficial returns show Democrats winning the Pennsylvania House and Senate, ending Republican control of the House for the first time since 1877 and reducing the Senate to a nominal majority. The shift, led by gains in Allegheny and Philadelphia counties, reshapes power as Democrats anticipate administration control of the House.
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Senate
House
A. J. Wintec
Hutton
Franklin County
Grover Talbot
Delaware
Trutton
Dickinson College
P. C. Mo Omaw
Allegheny County
James P. Rooney
Bile County
John Flynn
Initer
Ian Lytoming
Charles Lose
John H. Siegel
Harry H. Brennan
Berks County
Wilson C. Larig
Democratc
Be’am
Troi
Philadelphia
Richard S. Quizley
Bock Haven
Harry J. Bell
Dawson
Morris Minstein
Roosevelt Returns to White House After Election Day
President Roosevelt arrived at the White House at 8:20 a.m. from Hyde Park, New York, following election day voting across the nation.
Woman testifies Bruno's son fired on paraders in Pottsville
Three women testified at an alderman’s hearing that James Bruno, son of a former Kline Township Republican leader, shot from his home lawn as five Democratic paraders were killed. James, Alfred, Joseph, and Paul Bruno faced five murder charges and pleaded not guilty.
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United Press
Flold
James Bruno
Alfred
Joseph Bruno
Joseph
Paul Bruno
John Risick
Kolayres
Brimno
Ruslle
Corry Hospital seeks 18000 dollar biennial appropriation
The Corry Hospital Association board voted to ask for an $18,000 appropriation for the 1934 36 biennium, after noting $12,900 state support in the prior two years. October saw eighty patients 299 days of service with fourteen births and thirty one operations. heating system changes were postponed to spring due to late season and tight finances.
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Corry Hospital Association
Corry Hospital
Messrs. Brown
DeResay
Elston
Graham
Houghton
Belly
Roeds
Ethel Cole
Governor-elect Earle delays cabinet appointments
Gov-elect George H. Earle announced he will not name cabinet members until after his vacation, saying he will rest over the next two weeks. Among those mentioned as possible appointees are H. Edgar Barnes for attorney general and David J. Lawrence for secretary of the commonwealth or head of the department of highways.
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United Press
Philadelphia
George H. Earle
Warle
H. Edgar Barnes
Hayle
David J. Lawrence
Pittsburgh
Democratic State Committee
Commonwealth
Department of Highways
Laval fails in his attempt to form ministry
Paris reports Premier Doumergue’s salvation cabinet collapsed amid party politics as Laval failed to form a new government. Lebrun then named Pierre-Flandin to lead a caretaker effort while France faces a grave crisis and calls for a coalition government to preserve democratic rule.
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Ministry
United Preas
Paris
Gaston Doumergue
Salvation
Pierre
Doumergue
Albert Lebrun
Elysee Palace
Lebrun
Pierre-Istienne Flandin
Left Republican
France
Europe
Move to Left Forecast in Re alignment
United States shifts left in party realignment as radicals gain in Minnesota Louisiana and Wisconsin while California and Oregon resist. New Deal center of gravity moves away from Hoover era, with Wisconsin’s La Follette brothers launching a new Progressive party aligned with Robert La Follette.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
United States
Minnesota
Louisiana
Wisconsin
California
Oregon
Herbert Hoover
la Follette Brothers
Progressive Party
Robert M. LaVollette
Robinson, Sr. Ordered to Louisville for Trial in Kidnap Case
District Judge Harry B. Anderson ordered Thomas H. Robinson Sr a retired Nashville contractor removed to Louisville for trial on charges of violating the Lindbergh Kidnap Tax in connection with the abduction of Mrs. Berry V. Stoll.
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Unicn Ree
Nashville
Harry B. Anderson
Thomas H. Robinson
Louisville
Berry V. Stoll
Speed Across U S In New Record Attempt
A Douglas airliner under Capt Eddie Rickenbacker's command left Los Angeles at 6 42 a m aiming to beat the 13 hour 2 minute trans continental record with one stop planned. The plane carried 800 gallons of gasoline as weather remained favorable to New York and Chicago leg.
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United Press
Los Angeles
Jindar
Dddie Rickenbacker
United Air Terminal
New
York
Rickenbacker
Chicago
Lande
Tagonell
Oli
Buckeye
Guffey Leads with 125000 Margin in Senate Race
In Pennsylvania, George H. Guffey leads David A. Reed by about 125,000 votes for the U.S. Senate as election returns from 7,900 precincts show Democratic gains statewide. Guffey’s margin reflects a sweeping Roosevelt era shift with Democrats winning governor, state officials, and a Democratic House in the state assembly.
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Ross Downing
United Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George H. Bare
Keystone
Joseph F. Guizaj
House of Representatives
State Assembly
Senate
Banl
William A. Schnader
Gufey
Richie Loses in Maryland Governing Race
In Baltimore a bid for a record term failed as final returns show Republican FH W Nice defeating Ritchie. Nice's final plurality was about 4,000 votes with 140 precincts unreported. Ritchie trailed by roughly 3,200 votes, marking Maryland’s third Republican governor since the Civil War.
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Baltimore
Ritchie
FH. W. Nice
Wmice
Maryland
Penn Town Fire Destroys Buildings in Cherry Tree
Cherry Tree, Pa November 8 A fire destroyed two frame buildings and damaged several others after a match tossed into a leaking gas line. Fire chiefs from six nearby communities fought the blaze, which threatened the town of under 600 residents before being brought under control. Estimated total loss set at 550000.
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Cherry Tren
Vin
Truce cabinet crisis to aid France amid crisis
United Press reports in Paris that a near term truce cabinet plan will arrive within hours to tide France over the present crisis. In Luzerne, fire on Business Street caused about 100000 dollars in damages. Adam Richetti, a gang gunman, was sent to Missouri to face charges linked to the Kansas City massacre. A bandit gang terrorized Camerta but failed to open a bank safe. President Roosevelt returned to the White House and began work on his recovery program. The German government may push for a new protest by the United States over auto imports.
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Paris
Pierre Etienne Flanain
France
Lisbon, O
Adam Richetti
Missouri
Kansas City
Cutting Hold Lead Of 530 Rapp
United States Senator Brongoh Cutting, Progressive Republican, appeared to have survived a Democratic landslide in New Mexico. With all but 77 precincts reported Cutting led Chavez 580 to 0 in the re election bid, as the Democratic opponent Dennis Chavez trailed.
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United Pres
Albuquerque
N. M
United States
Brongoh Cutting
New Mexico
TS8
Cutting
Dennis Chavez
Death of Paul Bern prompts probe into DA's office
Los Angeles November 8 a grand jury subpoenas all records and files of the district attorney's office in the death by own action case of Paul Bern film executive and husband of Jean Harlow. The move ties to further inquiry into District Attorney Byron Fitts office. Fitts and his sister and secretary Bertha Gregory have been indicted on perjury charges.
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Los Angeles
Grand Jury
Paul Bern
Jean Harlow
Platinum Pronde
Byron Fitts
Fite
Bertha Gregory
Armistice Day Observance Planned in Corry Schools
Ekmer Carrier Post 365 American Legion today invited the public to Armistice Lay Observance in Corry schools tomorrow. Exercises at 10 45 in most buildings except Harding, with seats for visitors. Arthur J. Cen aid chairman announced programs for Junior Senior and St ward's High Schools. Speakers include G T Bergman Wallace M Young Harry E Spicer James Bullivan Washington and Stephen Brooks. Columbus program set for 2 30 pm with Olim W Bracken as speaker. Taps by Joe Hasbrouck and invocation by Rev Hay Harris listed for Corry High School.
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Harding School
Tocal
Legionnaires
Arthur J. Cenaid
St.ward's High Schioolé
Columbus
Olim W. Bracken
Legionnaire
H. J. Sheen
Hay Harris
Joe Hasbrouck
America
Corry «High School
Pirandello Wins Nobel Prize in Literary Honor
In Copenhagen in November Luigi Pirandello, famed Italian dramatist and novelist, was awarded the Nobel literary prize. Chosen from numerous figures across America and Europe, the honor, usually around 45,000 dollars, comes after a career spanning poetry, plays, and novels including As You Desire Me and Six Characters in Search of an Author.
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United Press
Copenhagen
Lugi Pirandeli
Pirandello
Tyan Dunin
Believe FDR Can Master Bonus Inflation Threats
Edward Lewis reports on inflation and veterans bonus politics shaping the next Congress. The analysis estimates 118 inflationists and 178 supporting the greenback veterans bonus, with Roosevelt's administration expected to retain House strength and potentially reach a 311 seat tally amid shifting post-election majorities.
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FDR
Edward Lewis
United Press
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Democrats Win Landslide in Senate With 69 Seats
United Press reports a large Democratic victory in the Senate with 69 of 96 seats, Republicans 25, plus 1 Farmer-Laborite and 1 Progressive. House results show Democrats leading 311 to 98 with 2 third-party seats, signaling a strong New Deal majority. The piece notes upcoming Democratic strength in Congress and names several prominent returning and new members.
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Senate
Farmer
Albert C. Ritchie
Maryland
New Mexico
Bronson Cutting
Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Theodore G. Bilbo
Miss
George L. Radcliffe
House
John G. Townsend
J. R
Del
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Ra Mich
Warren P Austin
H. VI
North Dakota
Simeon D. Fess
Arthur R- Robinson
Vic Donahey
Sheresam Minton
David A. Ree
Pennsylvania
Joseph P. Guffey
Donahey
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