Election Day in the Nation as Votes Decide Control of Congress
Voters nationwide participate in an election seen as pivotal for Senate and House control. Democrats push for a landslide to gain nine Senate seats and 36 House districts, while Republicans dispute such gains and anticipate strong resistance in several states. Prohibition referenda unfold in eight states as wets and drys vie for outcomes that will guide congressional action. President Coolidge backs Senator Butler in Massachusetts, highlighting broader corruption charges and heightened campaigning across multiple states.
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Six Men Guilty in Wisconsin Riot Ties Up County Jury
After 75 hours of deliberation the Marinette County jury convicted six men of inciting a riot and destruction of property tied to a June 25 Ku Klux Klan meeting. Convicts are Clye Barrett, Leo Dellaire, Harold Bennett, Eugene Seguin, Leo Seguin, and Neddie Villeneuve. Others Ray Reeve, James Martha, and Mike Shaltry were acquitted. Sentencing set for tomorrow.
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Leo Seguin
Neddie Villeneuve
Ray Reeve
James Murtha
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Election Returns to Be Broadcast by The Enterprise Tonight
The Enterprise will keep its Associated Press wire open tonight to share statewide returns for High Point readers. The wire opens at 6 o clock with expected early results around seven. Citizens are invited to attend and hear results broadcast by megaphone at The Enterprise office.
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Election Returns Start Pouring In After Sunset
Greensboro Greensboro Bureau reports election day activities as polls opened at sunrise and will close at sunset. Parties organized mobilization by cars telephone and canvass to maximize turnout and limit abstentions. Citizens ticket debate noted but leaders say it will not harm either major party.
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Coolidge Votes Then Heads Home After Polling
President Calvin Coolidge and Mrs Grace Coolidge voted in Northampton Massachusetts accompanied by aides and supporters. The couple, greeted by locals in drizzle, proceeded to the polls then left for the capital after casting ballots for state and federal races.
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Rough game ends Syracuse Army football ties
Syracuse University and the United States Military Academy severed athletic relations after a rough October 6 football game in which five players were hurt. A joint statement says difficulties can be adjusted in time.
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Early Election Returns Show Local Precinct Totals
At 3 o'clock this afternoon voters reported results from local precincts with Democratic leads in precincts one and three, Republican edge in precincts five and seven, and mixed totals in others. Precincts include numbers: three hundred to five hundred votes and ranges noted.
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Death to all enemies of Mussolini edict shocks Rome
In Rome on November 2 the Fascist party’s secretary general Signor Turati proclaimed nothing short of death to all enemies of Benito Mussolini. He called for the council to demand executions of future attackers and three men arrested in past plots, as 50,000 fascists gathered near Mussolini’s window in Colonna Square.
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Old Newspaperman Arthur Dunn Dies at 67
Arthur Wallace Dunn, 67, longtime Washington correspondent, died in the capital after complications from an operation. He served on the Associated Press staff in Washington from 1893 to 1906 and later reported for the St. Paul Pioneer Press and the Portland Oregonian. Born in Meeker County, Minnesota, Dunn left a storied journalism career behind.
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Will on eggshell presented in English probate court
An English probate court recently heard a will written on an eggshell blown empty by the creator, a Manchester ship canal pilot. The fragile document, inscribed with an indelible pencil, stood as the deceased's testament.
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Witness Disappearance Shakes Hall Mills Murder Trial
In Somerville New Jersey the chief state witness is under guard as another witness vanishes. The pig woman Mrs Jane Gibson claims to have seen the murder and identifies key figures while the Rev Hamborsky remains missing and reportedly in Florida. Autopsy findings deny rumors about Mrs Mills tongue removal.
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League of Nations fights disease with malaria focus
The League of Nations health organization adopted broad measures to combat diseases and launched a special commission to visit the southern United States to study malaria countermeasures. It will also inspect conditions in Italy and the Netherlands.
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Evidence search in Aimee McPherson case concludes in luxury items
Los Angeles investigators begin a final search in the citys exclusive shopping district to identify Aimee McPherson as the purchaser of costly apparel found in a trunk seized in New York. District Attorney Asa Keyes says the trunk supports charges that McPherson hid with former radio operator Kenneth Ormiston during her disappearance.
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Inquiry Into Campaign Expenditures In Arizona
Senate hearing in Phoenix on Arizona senate race expands to testing republican expenditures. Senator Cameron accuses eastern copper interests of funding a democratic slush fund and says he spent under 1500 dollars before October 21 while witnesses testify on contributions. The inquiry moves to Los Angeles for further testimony tonight.
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President and Coolidge Return by Special Train
The special train carrying the President and Mr. Coolidge left Northampton for Washington just before noon with a brief scheduled stop at Springfield.
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Rural mail pouch robbery near New Orleans shocks area
Two masked bandits robbed a rural mail carrier at St. Rose and fled with a pouch after a long pursuit from Destrahan to New Orleans. The pouch reportedly contained little money. A running gun battle ensued as officers and an improvised posse chased the suspects through four precincts before the getaway car vanished into city streets.
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Mrs Mamie White Dies After Five Week Illness
Mrs. Mamie Steed White 44 wife of Earl White died at her Glenola area home after a five week illness. Born March 24 1881 in Randolph County she lived most of her life in Glenora. Survived by husband two sons Frank and Earl Reece White three brothers C V Steed R L Steed J H Steed and three sisters S N McNary J A Clifton B E Smith. Funeral tomorrow at Mount Vernon church at 2 pm with Rev J E Woosley and Rev W R Harriss officiating burial in church cemetery.
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Bandits Hold Up Rural Mail Carrier Near New Orleans
Two unmasked bandits robbed a rural mail carrier at St. Rose near New Orleans and fled in a high powered car with a mail pouch. The payroll from an oil refinery at Destrahan was in the pouch but not disclosed.
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Long Hair Crowned Debs At Metropolitan Opera Opening
New York November opening of the Metropolitan Opera drew debutantes and matrons in lavish dress. Debuts wore long wavy hair with white satin and pearls. matrons favored fur and diamond accents. Fashion featured copper velvet wraps, cloth of gold, and beaded collars amid bo lero jackets and bejeweled footwear.
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High Point voting seen heavy then slowing by noon
Voters flocked early with strong turnout anticipated but by noon the tally showed a lighter flow. Precincts one and three led, about 700 people had voted. both major parties appeared evenly matched with a late rush expected before closing.
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Marie Becomes War Woman and Blood Sister of Sioux
Queen Marie, hailed as a war woman and blood sister of the Sioux, received the feather headdress in Mandan after a ceremonial blood test. The honor recognizes her World War I service to Jumania. She travels via Montana with stops en route to Spokane, expected to reach the city this evening.
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Genna Tries to Reduce His Prison Term
In Chicago Vincenzo Jim Genna, once a leading liquor gang figure, appeals to lessen a prison sentence tied to jewelry theft in connection with the Madonna di Trapani case. Genna fled to Sicily after a major reprisal campaign and remains linked to his family’s bootlegging empire.
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