Democrats Edge Toward Congress Control in Early Returns
Democrats claim momentum in the off year election with signs of overtaking Republican majorities in the Senate and House. Early returns show Democrats gaining four Senate seats and leading in five more while ousting many Republicans. States highlighted include Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Minnesota with several incumbents in jeopardy. Kentucky holds decisive count for both chambers as results trickle in.
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Coroner Lane Recalls Thrilling Rat Snake Moment
Houston County coroner Arthur Lane faced a surprising scare while gardening near his home. While pulling up bermudagrass, a two foot rat snake crawled from under his coat, which he killed with a fire poker. Lane warned election day work can be dangerous with such incidents.
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Wets and Days Split Senate Races in Prohibition Issue
The Senate split nearly evenly as wet and dry factions vied in yesterday’s election over prohibition. In the House the anti prohibitionists gained ground. Illinois Rhode Island Massachusetts voted for repeal while Ohio and others show shifts. Complete totals show repeal support in Rhode Island and in Wisconsin, with statewide enforcement and Volstead Act changes debated in several states.
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Election irregularity in New York city report
AP reports in November that New York City paid 2235.20 to permit casting of two votes for other purposes or to cancel them, indicating an election irregularity and misuse of funds. The fragment notes questionable voting actions and financial manipulation within the City administration.
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Gordo Locksmith Shot To Death In Alabama Altercation
Gordo Alabama based locksmith Thomas J Shipman, 33, was shot dead after an election dispute argument with nightwatchman W L Sanders. Sheriff reports show Shipman arrested earlier on disorderly conduct and that Sanders intervened and was wounded. No arrests were recorded. ENNISCORTHY Ireland section notes Patrick Flood claiming to be the ordeal person with details about his family.
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100 Trapped In Burning Ohio Mine
An explosion swept through Sunday Creek Coal Company mine No. at DMill field near Athens Ohio on Sunday. One hundred miners are reported trapped as the mine burns. Women and children gathered at the mine mouth as officials summon doctors ambulances and rescue crews from across Eastern Ohio. Notables mentioned include W. L. Titus, president of Sunday Creek Coal Company, and former county sheriff Peter McKinley.
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Houston County Returns Shatter Heflin Upset in Senate Race
In Houston County, John W Kish defeats Lester Radney as Democratic gains dominate the race. Bankhead leads Heflin by 1,057 in the county, with Dothan contributing a 812 margin. Independent Heflin faced string opposition as early tallies show Kish with a sizeable statewide lead.
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Heflin Charged With Fraud and Corruption Rally
In Montgomery Alabama reports say Senator Meelia accused fraud and corruption in the recent Democratic sweep. Bankhead led Jasper with steady support, while Meelia warned of a possible Senate investigation into excluded voters and campaign spending chalked up to misdeeds during the primary and nominating race.
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Bankhead Leads Alabama Senate Race as Heflin Is Defeated
Unofficial returns show J Thomas Heflin defeated after a long Democratic rift. Bankhead leads by about 51 808 votes with Governor Miller trailing, while Hugh A Locke tallies strong for governor and Merril leads lieutenant governor. Heflin vows a Senate review alleging fraud as Bankhead’s party broadens its control.
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Mother T A West Dies in Daytona
Mrs West formerly of Dothan died suddenly Tuesday morning at her daughter’s home in Daytona Beach Florida at about six overtn. She was 65, survived by sons and daughters, heaton and Henry counties residents, longtime Headland resident and sister of the late Dir TA Atturn. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Polls admit election fair says local party chairman
Brown, chair of the Jiquaion County Independent party, says the election was fair and that while he lost the race, the contest achieved a moral victory for clean elections. He praises the county for a quiet vote and thanks supporters as he defends the overall fairness of the process.
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