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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1928
Page
1
Late returns show Herbert Hoover leading Maryland by about 70 000 in a tide that boosts Republican gains in the Senate. Goldsborough wins US Senate race by roughly 40 000 with Zihlman carrying Frederick County by 1 93
Maryland voters backed Hoover by about 60 000 with Goldsborough elected to the Senate and Republicans winning several house seats. Bruce conceded defeat as Goldsborough led in 1138 precincts with 229 331 to 794 629 for Bruce. Linthicum Palmisano Gambrill and Zihnian won in districts. Clark defeated Cole in the second. Queen Anne St Mary’s Howard counties split for Bruce, while other counties favored Goldsborough. Local appointments filled vacancies in state offices and a Republican delegate was elected in Baltimore city. Goldsborough thanked supporters in a post election statement.
Chicago November 7 AP Curtis smiles on train to Washington upon learning of his Republican landslide victory. He calls Hoover’s campaign wonderful and thanks the American people for the endorsement. He had risen just before arrival and had not been notified of the election until that morning.
Miss Anna A. Gordon, president of the World W. T. U., issued a statement from Chicago noting the election of Herbert Hoover sent worldwide news that many support prohibition.
A huge crowd on Court Street and near the News-Post building blocked traffic as police closed the street to view election results. Associated Press wire and radio coverage fed live returns from across the nation with amplifiers and stereopticon displays.
The Hoover wave sweeps Republicans into six Senate seats previously held by Democrats while holding 18 of their own up for election. In the House Republicans gain seats mainly in Kentucky while Democrats gain a district in Illinois and win Philadelphia’s district as well. Lead figures include Bayard Bruce Gerry Edwards Reed Neely Shipstead LaFollette Frazier Howell Wheeler Dill Beck Madden Baker.
Berbert Hoover started his first day as President-elect with an early stroll near his home with Mrs Hoover. He planned to write a message of thanks to the American people and send a telegram to Alfred E. Smith. He also received поздравления from President Coolidge and Vice President Dawes as telegrams flooded in.
Alfred E. Smith admits defeat in the New York race and congratulates Herbert Hoover. The four term New York governor plans to return to Albany to vacate the chair by December 31. Smith, surrounded by family, says he will be left alone for a while before traveling back.
Westerville Ohio November 7 Dr Ernest H Cherrington general secretary of the World League Against Alcoholism stated that the election of Herbert Hoover is in some way a nationwide indicator. He claimed the Hoover victory shows progress against alcoholism and implied broader public support for reform efforts.
President Coolidge sends congratulations to Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis on their electoral victory. He expresses personal satisfaction with their election and notes his support for their hold on national leadership.
About 200 persons attended a meeting of Sunday School officers teachers and adults at Evangelical Lutheran Church in York. Rev Earl Ph D pastor of St Luke s Guth church spoke on the subject of youth. Dr RudisilL spoke on the world youth movement and urged a future program across Europe and America. Barry G Rupp pastor urged a more sympathetic attitude toward youth as part of the annual program.
The notice directs readers to locate precinct level voting results on page five. It indicates the page assignment for where to find the official election tally by precinct. Readers should consult page five for the breakdown by precinct.
Hoover gains across Alabama Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina Massachusetts Rhode Island as returns show a wide national lead. Smith trails in several key states while upstate New York Pennsylvania and Ohio report varying margins. Roosevelt Otlinger race tightens in New York gubernatorial contest as other races sway nationwide.
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