08 Nov 1928
Page 1
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Newspaper
Kent Tribune
Location
Kent, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1928
Page
1
Readers see Kent highlighted in a nationwide election where Ohio delivers the largest Hoover plurality to date. Martin J Davey runs for governor but falls short to Myers, as Kent and neighboring areas reflect the mood of the day.
Voters across the county favored Hoover by a large margin as the nation elected its president. The Republican ticket also carried most county offices with Seymour for prosecutor, Gouin for sheriff, Yon for county clerk, and Perry Green as Republican victor over Dr. John M. Haymaker for judge. Debates over surveyor and coroner positions followed, with general support for a state road amendment.
Post election tally sheets show widespread voting results with named officials and candidate totals. Amid election chaos, four people were burned in an explosion at a cafe. witnesses recount injuries and responders. Local authorities and hospital reports list victims and conditions, while broader results include presidential and gubernatorial tallies across wards.
Local notice reports the death of Mrs Lena Graves in Florida with scattered fragments mentioning individuals and places and a cryptic reference to speakers including John B illespir and biases. The readable text hints at a regional meeting and community events surrounding the bereavement.
The New Kent Theater will host a Kent Boy's Picture showing Beggars of Life. Local writers note upcoming events and theater listings for the week.
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