Taunton polling signals Liberal victory in tight contest
In Taunton the Liberal candidate Henry James narrowly beat Sir Alfred Slade 899 to 812 with 87 majority. Crowds cheered the winner while Conservatives voiced claims of bribery. James thanked supporters and pledged gratitude for help in fending off a Conservative campaign.
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The Education Department issued new regulations governing borough and parish school board elections driven by the Amend ment Act. Elections must be by ballot, with three year terms and fixed retirement days. Nomination rules limit multiple nominations. polling stations ban pubs. ballots run seven hours. votes allocated per member. ties by lot. officials paid from school funds. rules mirror recent municipal ballots with district specifics.
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