Enterprise Report on Landon Concession After Election Night
Hundreds gathered on English Street and Enterprise offices to hear returns via amplifying system. The crowd anticipated national results as reporters updated precinct tallies from the regis ter, with Landon’s concession announced shortly after midnight. Most onlookers were identified as Democratic supporters.
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Ann Street
Enterprise Office
Associated Press
Enterprise
Addit
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Elt
Bers
Roosevelt Wins All Precincts In Guilford County Election
Roosevelt swept Guilford County finishing with 23 677 votes to Landon 9 107. Jamestown and High Point showed strong totals for Roosevelt and county offices, with Hoffman celebrating both his birthday and reelection to the board. Precincts 1 2 and 5 reported high turnout and officials praised for orderly balloting.
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W. C. Bradley
C. H Howerton
Joe 8. Phipps
John H. McAdoo
Register of Deeds
W. C. Coble
James M. Simpson
J. R. Edmunds
Roscoe C. Causey
Joe F. Hoffman
Hoffman
Board of Commissioners
Wilkins P. Horton
Thad Eyre
George Ross Poll
Charles M. Johnson
Clyde A. Erwin
A. A. F. Seawell
W. Kerr Scott
A. L. Fletcher
Dan C. Boney
George W. Connor
Supreme Court
William A. Devin
The
Marshall T. Spears
Judge Superior Court
Frank M. Armstrong
L. J. Fisher, Jr
County Board of Elections
Guilford County
Roosevelt
Landon
Jamestown
High Point Township
State Senate
T. J. Gold, Sr
J. Benton Stacy
H. R. Stabley
Nation Votes Democratic Across States In 1932 Landslide
The nation swung to Democratic winners in most states as Roosevelt gained major electoral support. California Illinois Michigan New York Ohio and Pennsylvania gave large margins while Senate races reshaped power with 75 of 96 seats Democratic. A few Republicans like Borah Norris and McNary faced tight battles. In Hyde Park President pressed celebrations as Kansas Governor sent his congratulations.
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Roosevelt
Illinois
Michigan
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Senate
Borah
Idaho
Norris
Nebraska
McNary
Oregon
Hastings
Delaware
Metcalf
Rhode Island
House
Florence P. Kahn
Hyde Park
Kansas
Landon
Topeka
London
Herbert Hoover
William Lemke
Alfred E. Smith
John W. Davis
James A. Reed
Bainbridge Colby
New Deal
John L Lewis
United Mine Workers
James A. Farley Fly
Farley
Frank Knox
Chicago
Garner
Maine
House of Representatives
City of High Point Seeks Bids for Fire Service Track
The City of High Point invites sealed bids for a city service track for the fire division. Bids due by 10 a.m. Wednesday November 18, 1936. Proposals and specs available from the purchasing agent. Bonds required equal to 2 percent of proposal. The city may reject any or all bids. E. M. Knox City Manager LOIS WELBORN Purchasing Agent.
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High Point
North Carolina
E. M. Knox
Lois Welborn
Death of Mrs. W. T. Smith Mother of Local Man
The death of Mrs. W. T. Smith, 61, of 611 Templeton Avenue Charlotte, was reported this morning. She was the mother of Robert H. Smith. husband W. T. Smith and another son J. B. Smith of Pittsburgh survive. Funeral arrangements were not set, with services planned for Thursday or Friday.
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W. T. Smith
Robert H. Smith
Templeton Avenue
Charlotte
Funeral for Charles Wesley Albertson at Green Street Baptist
Funeral services for Charles Wesley Albertson 85 who died at 1033 South Main Street were held yesterday afternoon at Green Street Baptist Church led by Rev. C N Royal and Rev J M Hilliard. Interment followed in Floral Garden cemetery with a quartet singing Rock of Ages and Safe in the Arms of Jesus accompanied by Ruth Stallings on piano. Pallbearers were R K Haworth A J Barker Clyde Williams Bill Pearce Ernest Davis and George Pratt.
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Rock of Ages
Jesus
Misa Ruth Stallings
R. K. Hayworth
A. J. Barker
Clyde Williams
Bill Pearce
Ernest Davis
George Pratt
Roosevelt Landslide Victory Sets Tone For New Term
Early returns show Franklin D. Roosevelt winning about 619 electoral votes to 12 for Landon, a larger margin than 1932. Allies hail the victory as a national mandate, while critics concede defeat as momentum shifts to the New Deal.
Colonel Milton Votes for Eighteenth President
Colonel D. H. Milton, long time resident, cast his ballot for President Roosevelt marking his eighteenth presidential vote. He first voted in 1868 for Horatio Seymour and has participated in every election since, aiming to reach at least twenty presidents. at 88, he calls himself 88 years young.
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D. H. Milton
Roosevelt
Milton
Horatio Seymour
Congressional Races In State Precinct Results Shown
Preliminary returns by district list vote counts for Democratic and Republican candidates across 11 districts with varying precinct reporting. Notable leaders include Warren, Kerr, Barden, Cooley, Hancock, Umstead, Clark, Lambeth, Doughton, Bulwinkle, and Jarrett among others.
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Warren
Wilkinson
A Kerr
Dickens
Barden
Gaskill
Cooley
Feree
Hancock
Butler
Umstead
Slane
Clark
Downing
Lambeth
Hayes
Doughton
Gragg
Bulwinkle
Edney
Jarrett
North Carolina Voters Back Democrats In Statewide Race
The article notes the Democratic majority growing in North Carolina with Hoey leading over Republican Gilliam Grissom. Grissom concedes defeat after early returns, promising no message to Hoey. New Hanover and Pasquotank counties report early complete presidential totals.
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Clyde R. Hoey
Shelby
North Carolina
Gilliam Grissom
Democratic Party
Hoey
Grissom
London
New Hanover
Pasquotank
Umstead Leads Congress Race In Sixth District
Democrat William B. Umstead of Durham held a substantial lead over Republican Willis H. Slane in the Sixth district with 30 451 to 12 236 votes reported from 84 of 117 precincts. Slane won in High Point township despite Umstead carrying 10 of 12 precincts.
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William B. Umstead
Durham
Willis H. Slane
High Point Township
Slane
Umstead
Grissom
Greensboro awards contract for new sewage plant
Greensboro selects W B Higgins Company of Charlotte to build the city's new sewage disposal plant at a bid of 619,374 dollars.
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Greensboro
W. B. Higgins Company of
Charlotte
Chlorine Treatment Dominates Drinking Water Purification
About 80 percent of our drinking water is treated with liquid chlorine to destroy harmful bacteria.
Ten Elements Sufficient for Plant Growth Identified
A report notes that only ten of the earth’s ninety two known elements are essential for plant growth, highlighting key minerals and micronutrients required for healthy crops.
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Earth
Appreciation for High Point voters and party leaders
Democratic township chairman Walter Crissman and Republican leader B A Wright praised voters and volunteers after a High Point township election. Crissman thanked Democratic workers for guiding a large turnout and lauding precinct committees while Wright expressed grave but grateful respect for loyal supporters despite a defeat.
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High Point Township
Democratic Party
Republican Ty
B. A. Wright
Republicans
Republican
High Point
Crissman
Democrats Sweep Congressional Races Across Nation
Democrats gain seats as Roosevelt allies Smathers and Green move into Senate roles. Borah and White win in Idaho and Maine respectively, Lodge captures a seat in Massachusetts, Norris leads Nebraska as an independent with Roosevelt support, Lemke trails in North Dakota. Republican gains occur in Kansas New Hampshire and Oregon.
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William H. Smathers
New Jersey
W. Warren Barbour
Theodore Francis Green
Rhode Island
Jesse H. Metcalf
Colorado
Iowa
Montana
New Mexico
South Dakota
Wyoming
Borah
Idaho
White
Maine
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Massachusetts
James M. Curley
Kansas
New Hampshire
Oregon
Norris
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Union Party
William Lemke
North Dakota
Congress
Landon
Missionary Mary Green to Speak Friday at Ennis Street
Miss Mary Green, recently back from India, will lecture at 7 p.m. Friday at Ennis Street Wesleyan Methodist church on Work In The Foreign Mission Fields. Revival services continue through Sunday with Pastor Mrs. C. B. Carter preaching at 7 p.m. each evening except Friday. Public invited.
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Mary Green
India
Ennis Street
Wesleyan Methodist Church
C. B. Carter
Democrats Ought To Tell Someone About Having An Election
In a courtroom, Silas B. Casey a Republican figure denounces the Democrats for holding an election without informing Republicans. He calls the move a blankety blank shame and voices strong ire over the outcome.
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Silas B. Casey
Insurgents Press Madrid Front In Rapid Advance
Insurgent forces pushed toward Madrid with two columns advancing from Sevilla La Nueva to Villaviciosa and Navalcarnero to the main road, crossing the Guadarrama near Navalcarnero on a pontoon bridge under heavy fire. Fascist artillery aided the drive as 18 socialist bodies were found in a single trench after six hours of fighting.
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Navalcarnero
Sevilla la Nueva
Villaviciosa
Naval Carnero
Madrid to share government with syndicalists after coup
Madrid endures heavy cannon fire and air raids as a long awaited cabinet reshuffle completes. The 22nd government since 1931 aims to place syndicalists in power at a critical moment amid insurgent air and artillery attacks around the capital and on front lines several miles away.
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Madrid
Election Sends Market Upward
In New York nov 4 industrial stocks rose sharply after the election with many issues gaining 1 to 4 points to fresh recovery highs. Roosevelt victory cooled some utility hopes while copper, motor, steel, oil, farm implement, merchandizing and specialty leaders led the advance. Cotton futures jumped over a dollar a bale and grains advanced as bonds also gained.
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New York
Roosevelt
Heavy Norfolk Snowfall Records Dual Blizzards
At Norfolk Virginia a historic double snowfall struck with 60 inches on February 4 1798 and 40 inches of snow followed ten days later creating accumulations that stunned residents and disrupted early year activity.
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Norfolk
Albatross Soars Better in Gale than Calm Air
Albatrosses show improved flight efficiency in strong winds, using dynamic soaring to gain speed and altitude. Researchers note gale conditions enhance lift and reduce energy expenditure compared with calm air.
Election Sets New High Mark In Votes Cast
The Associated Press reports that more than 43 million votes were cast in yesterday's election, possibly up to 44 million, a new high. Partial counts show Roosevelt, London, and Lemke with about 26 million, with totals rising as undetermined districts and minor party votes are added.
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Associated Press
Roosevelt
London
Lemke
Election Plea From Foreign Nations For Roosevelt Reelect
Across Moscow Paris Berlin Tokyo and Latin capitals foreign commentators and officials applaud Roosevelts reelection. Be a verbrook London Daily and L Oeuvre note Americas democracy aids France and trade. Fascists and rivals praise Roosevelts vigor while Soviet and German officials acknowledge influence on foreign policy.
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Europe
Dent Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Beaverbrook
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France
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Landon
Velt
Russia
Berlin
Hans H. Koff
Amer
Tokyo
Rce
Strike Leader Fears Trouble as Seamen Walk Out
Maritime workers fear violence as seamen strike spreads to New York and Providence. Union officers threaten to bar crews aboard ships. a truck overturning in New Orleans marks rising tensions as 22 crew members abandon the SS Western Sword amid sympathy actions.
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Joseph Curran
New Orleans
Providence
R. L
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Committee of the Union of Men
Western Sword Sword Line
Out
Death Notice for Lena L. Thompson of Seagrove Route One
Miss Lena Leala Thompson of Seagrove Route One died after an illness with pneumonia. She is survived by her husband William Thomp, one brother Everett, and Mrs Earl Thompson of Asheboro. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 8 o'clock at Black Springs M. P. church.
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Asheboro
Lena Leala Thomp
Seagrove
William Thoone
Everett
Earl Thompson
Black Springs M. P
Miss Mayme Agnes Li Randleman Death Notice
Miss Mayme Agnes Li 52 died Tuesday evening at her sister Mrs Brookshire’s home in Randleman. She is survived by her sister and a brother Lineberry of Randleman. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at Mt. Lebanon church.
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Mayme A
Line Asheboro
Mayme Agnes Li
Brookshire
Randleman
Lineberry
Mt. Lebanon Church
Slane Congratulates William B Amstd on Sixth District Win
Willis Slane wires congratulations to William B. Amstd Durham announcing broad support for the Sixth Congressional district candidate. He says returns and voters approve the Congressman and sends best regards to Bill and his friends.
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Willis Slane
William B. U.n
Durham
World agriculture and rail facts amid era notes
A report states about six million acres of American farmland are sown with soybeans and 31 percent of global rail mileage is controlled by the United States. It adds the ostrich is the only toeed bird in the world.
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