New York Still Bets on Hughes in 1920 Election
New York reports bets that Hughes would win based on an alleged California count error, which proved unfounded. Washington notes Hughes risks clogging diplomatic channels by not wiring congratulations to Wilson. world leaders have sent but cables remain secret. San Francisco confirms the official ballot count shows small adjustments favoring Wilson as Republicans fade.
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New York
Hughes
California
Washington
Hla Tailure
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Township officers named for Elko County election
Elko County township officers elected November 7 are listed with precincts and names including Carlin J A Blelar and Jas Jensen. Notable entries include Constables for Tuscarora Jarhidge, Ruby Valley John McConaghy, and Mound Valley rancher Albert Hankins accompanied by his daughter Belle Hankins.
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Carlin
J. AL Blelar
AO Herning
Elko
J . Doughty
J. George Morant
Tuscarora
L. Clark
John W. Pnips
Jarhidge
H Robinson
JPL
Lemoille
James Byers
James Hellinger
Metropole
Janes Jensen
Jos Tlyde
Midas
F. Mo Muecey
JM Wyatt
Fecoma
J. J. Thurston
Jo JA Zundell
Railroad
John McConaghy
McDonald
Ruby Valley
Carter
Starr Valley
Culver
St. Clair
Wells
John McComb
White Rock
John Motin
Albert Hanking
Mound Valley
Belle Hankine
State electors split votes in past elections
Washington news notes the rare potential for electoral vote split this year after eleven splits in 36 years, California leading with four. It cites West Virginia and Washington as likely to split, recounts failed substitutions in Washington and West Virginia, and details reassignments and resignations affecting elector ballots.
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Washington
California
Maryland
Kentucky
Michigan
North Dakota
Ohio
Oregon
West Virginia
A. Stream
KE. M. Connor
Conners
Connor
Hughes
Wilsen
J. W. Dawson
Jon
A. Scote
Scott
Great Feature Play Bradley Tomorrow
A rugged battle scene unfolds on a Bradley street as rifles blaze from roofs and doors in a dramatic Call of the Cumberlands feud. Pathue Pictures presents The Call of the Cumberlands at Bradley theatre Wednesday night with Dustin Far pum autographed book edition notes. Ada Sam Davis, George Byers and Mills appear among the victors from Deeth.
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Call of the Cumberlands
Pathue Pictures
Paramount
Bradley Theatre
Dustin Farpum
Ada
Sam Davis
George Byers
and & Mills
Deeth
A New Era in American Politics editorial
The New York World editorial notes a dramatic presidential election shift driven by the West. It credits the West with overturning New York and Illinois influence, sees Wilson’s survival as a moral victory, and hails a new era while condemning New York’s “cash register patriotism” as spit upon by a virile American West.
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New York
New York World
Hughes
New Jersey
Connecticut
Ilinois
Indiana
Mr. Hughes
Wilson
United States
Republican National Committee
New Hampshire
Republic
Fourth American Arrested In Mexico Death Threat Case
El Paso reports an American arrested in Juarez for saying anyone in the garrison could be bought for 100. He faces execution. Washington has taken no steps to stop the earlier three executions for cattle stealing or spying. Secrecy remains as a joint commission in Atlantic City weighs the Mexican situation amid rumors of military changes and unrest.
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EL Paso
Juarez
Chihuahua
Trevino
Hurgia
Maycotte
Villletas
Joint Commission
Atlantis! City
Wershing
Villa Uses Own Name to Hide Whereabouts
Pancho Villa uses a misinformation scheme to deceive Carranzista forces by having each band claim Villa accompanies them. Villagers report bands moving through western Chihuahua locations while Villa remains unseen, as generals are alerted to sightings in multiple towns that night. The tactic boosts bandit fear and complicates pursuit.
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Edmond E. Behr
Vield
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
Nove
Pancho Villa
Peta
Chihuahua
Tomesachie
Temesachic
General Trevino
Cathuahua City
General Pershing
Official Vote of Elko County Official Vote
The Elko County Board of Commissioners completed the canvass detailing candidate votes. Wilson electors led with a 933 plurality. other candidates earned hundreds to thousands of votes across offices including United States Senator, Congressman, Supreme Judge, and University and County posts.
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Elko County
Board of County Commissioners
Woodrow Wilson
Douglass
Earl
Goodin
J. Frank Hanley
Asbury
Ingalls
Swander
Charles E. Hughes
Bracken
Flanigan
McBride
Allen L. Benson
Jud
Rearick
Zeigler
Wilson
United
J. A. Sanders
Plurality
Resistance Fades as Looters Grow Quiet
An attempt to gauge civilian resistance against looters shows a small number of men venturing out only to be captured by raiders led by a bandit chieftain. The scene suggests dwindling civilian defiance as the raiders consolidate control.
British Break German Line on Somme Front
British forces continued the offensive last night on the Somme front and breached the German first line along a five mile front, advancing over a mile. The new positions include Beaumont, Mamel, St Pierre Divon and likely Serre, with the line straightened west of Bapaume and about 4900 prisoners taken amid several German counterattacks. In Transylvania Russians retreating, German reinforcements arrive to relieve Mackensen, and Serbian forces push southeast of Monastir in Macedonia.
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London
Somme
Miramount
Beaumont
Mamel
St. Pierre Divon
Serre
Bapaume
Mackensen
Macedonia
Monastir
High School Bonds Narrowly Pass by Bare Margin
A local measure for high school bonds carried by a margin of 18 under a law that requires a majority of all votes cast. With 3609 total votes, 82 were spoiled, leaving 3526 valid votes. 1782 were in favor. The outcome hinged on ten votes and the rule that nonvoters count against passage.
No Argument and The Big Mess Mentioned
The fragment references a dispute or admission with lines about saying I do not know and there would be a skid. It notes that today’s message included a confirmation, followed by the claim Perhaps you did. The piece emphasizes extensive damage exemplified by a broken goldfish bowl.
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J. R. van Nagle
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H. H. Coryell
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Horton Hammond
Ray Hanley
Roy Hodge
P. J. Oxilve
J. R. Peterson
J. A. Willars
W. G. Wright
Robert B. Hunter
Guy Vaughan
George Ames
Harris
Carville
HU. Castle
W. G. Greathouse
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Rose G. Rogers
Roach
Woom
Weathers
Moh. Miller
Chas. F. DeArmond
T. Noble
Long
J. G. Gregory
John D. McFarlane
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W. R. Englert
A.W. Hesgen
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