Ritchie Sweeps State and District Races Highlight Tight Frederick County Return
Ritchie leads statewide while Lewis carries the 6th District as Frederick County remains competitive. Partial returns show disputed margins across county offices including sheriff and judge races, with Democrats leading in several State and local contests. Final outcomes depend on outstanding precincts. notable figures include Colteritz, Sinn, Crum, and Willard in the mix.
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Ritchie
Lewis
County Roads and Bridges Expenditures Detailed in 19th Century Budget
The county spent about $250,000 on roads and bridges with $75,000 for special stone roads and $55,000 appropriated elsewhere. Accounts show disbursements across towns such as Fred Tick coun and Pile, with large sums for pikes, resurfacing, and road labor. Named officials include John W. Holker and Roscoe P. Brown who posted substantial figures.
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Fred Tick Coun
Sit
Prederick
Brunewick
Arcana
Sumtown
Walkersall
West End
Shaskstown
Gas House
Yellow Springs
Ballanger Creek
Wilson Avenue
John W. Holker
Roscoe P. Brown
George D. Smith
Lewis F. Lochner
Archiey R. Molesworth
Balante
Holter
Brown
Smith
Lochner
Molesworth
Elected to Scabbard and Blade Gerald Gordon Named
Gerald Gordon of Johns on Univers earns a Scabbard and Blade honor as a member of the ROTC unit. He is the son of Roz Gordon and a local resident near Jemfer. The Cannon Committee announced the selection and noted the incident of charges against some associates amid the ceremony.
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Gerald Gordon
Johnson Univers
Wiz
Roz Gordon
Jemfer- 2
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Dunn-Lerke and Locach Aged 30 at Wooden Radiating Business
Dun n Lerke Gatans L Dunn and Miss Dat hetea Locach aged 30 alongside Marinady W Vasere and Nat G Bain are mentioned in a fragmented notice about a wooden radiating business. Names appear partial and unclear.
Incomplete 6th District Figures
Incomplete text from the 6th district item notes figures and remarks about fourst Me townsty bets with punted status. The readable fragment hints at district figures and a punted outcome but details are unclear.
Roosevelt Majority in New York Sets 750,000 Edge
New York voters delivered Franklin D Roosevelt a large gubernatorial victory with a margin near 750 000 The AP reports the state backed the Democratic ticket as Roosevelt was re elected governor and praised the president elect calling him the happy warrior Alfred E Smith was cited as a friend and predecessor Republicans lose 20 seats to Democrats 23 in New York’s congressional representation.
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York
New
National House of Representatves
New York
Hefflin Defeats Mak es Fraud Charge in Alabama Race
In Alabama on November 5, 1913, Hefflin defeats independent Thom Fein for Senate. Despite mounting unofficial margins, Hefflin claims the election shows the "most money and corrupt" influence yet and vows a senatorial investigation.
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Moerigomer
Reed
Thom
Senate
Hedin
Alabama
Halloween Parents Seize Board Election Night Turnout
A fragmentary notice shows parent involvement at a school election with officers elected including President Leslie, co vice president Chester Jorsee-Holland, and Jerry Grace Ba as a listed member. the text is garbled but indicates a parent teacher event and officer names.
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Sian
Leslie
Chester Jorsee- Holland
Jerry Grace
Maze motor man Mr am Worle details unknown
Fragmentary report mentions a person named Mr am B Worle involved with a maze and a motor or journey. No clear event, date, place, or outcome is discernible from the readable text.
Ritchie Victory Dominates With Large Lead Across Precincts
Ritchie led by over 60,000 as 659 of 1,304 precincts reported, sweeping the slate and aiding Democrats for Attorney General, Comptroller, and the Court of Appeals. In Maryland’s Second District, J Lews trailed as Cole won decisively in the gubernatorial contest, while local results showed shifts across several districts and factions. The Frederick Empty Stocking Club planned its annual Christmas distribution for about 200 needy children, with canvassers named to seek aid. New York stock market activity showed a moderate rise with a focus on prominent shares. The 8-40 Meeting at the Legion Home in Frederick installed officers for a year and outlined plans for future events.
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Liigkle
Ernor Ritchie
Court of Appacls
Maryland
J. Lews
Lewis
Zihitian
Wmi P. Cole, Jr
L. Clark
Dad
Palmeino
T. Alan Goldsboroug
Lois OM
ATL SP Ponte Marine
Frederick
Grgat
Ida Markey
Mary Ome
Legion Home
East Church St
New 6th District Congressman for Ret Former Ont Cotiaied
A troubled OCR fragment notes a new member of the 6th District Congress, referencing a retired former official and a potential ongoing transition. Details are unclear due to text corruption, but the item signals a district leadership change and a key appointment.
National election results trickle in amid damp night
Voters faced rain and wind as The News-Post staff labored through the night to gather returns from Frederick County and Baltimore. With results rolling in slowly, officials prepared multiple precinct agents and upgraded phone lines to secure state and national tallies as early as possible.
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Frederick
Fredericks County
Baltimore
Associated Press
Democrats Gain In Senate And House In Off Year
Washington reports indicate Democrats making gains in both chambers as election returns come in. Democrats lead in House races with potential to organize the chamber, while several states shift to Democratic governors. Senate prospects show notable Democratic pickups, including wins in multiple states. Early tallies suggest a possible narrow Democratic majority in the House and meaningful gains in the Senate, with results still incomplete.
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House
Neimber
New York
Tithels
Virginia Democrats Gain 2 Congressmen
Richmond news reports Virginia Democrats lost two of three congressional seats to Republicans in a 1930s tale. Incumbent Republican Lankford won District 2 by about 2,500 votes after defeating Deal. Jacob Garber, with his ballot status stripped, lost in District 7 to Democrat Fishburne. Democratic Flannagan led in District 9 by over 3,700 votes over Shaffer. Seven other Democratic nominees won easily.
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Virginia
Costumn
Bes
Doninion
Menalius Lankford
Joseph Deal
Jacob A. Garber
Fishburne
Slemps
Faiher
Glew
J. Clard Byars
Joseph Morgan
Robbery at Jefferson fiting station break in
The fitting station at Jefferson owned by Grover Shall was broken into late Tuesday night or early morning with about $50 worth of merchandise stolen. The front window and outside door were forced, the store’s interior ransacked, and items missing include cigars and candy. Clark Shaff reported the break and the thief was suspected to have fled.
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Jefferson
Vance
Amy
Clark Shaff
Roderick
Democrats to Control West General Assembly Result
Early returns show Democrats likely to control the West General Assembly as voters across several counties cast ballots. The tally indicates strong support for Democratic candidates with mixed results in key districts.
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Democrats
Wext General Assembly
Truth Seekers Mee 3 Crass of the Cal School
Bek party at the Tome. Leroy Cole, on Oc rth.
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Crass
Bek
Tome
Leroy Cole
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