The Electoral College and Its Historic Evolution
A detailed explainer tracing how the United States elects the president and vice president through a system of electors. It outlines the constitutional origins, early flaws, the shift to state level ballots, key amendments, and debates about reform toward direct national popular voting. The piece notes historic contingencies, notable elections, and the ongoing discussion of possible changes to the process.
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Inaugural Ball Moves to New Year Night
Albany authorities announce the New Year’s Eve inaugural ball will be held on New Year’s Day to avoid closing at midnight. Governor Whitman will be sworn in by the Chief Judge before the state’s highest court as part of the official ceremonies.
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Mentley leads Swedish evening at New York venue
The fragment notes Mentley of Ute Gy and Swedes perform at a New York venue, with a reference to The Paramount Theatre and Frank Ox ten quoree. Details are unclear but indicate a Swedish evening program in the city.
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Harriman to Wed Miss Fries in Spring Rumor
New York social pages report the engagement of Miss Gladys C C Fries, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Harold H Fries of 40 West Fifty-ninth Street, to E Roland N Harriman. Harriman, son of the late E Henry Harriman, resides with his mother at 1 East Sixty Ninth Street. sister Carol A Farriman and elder brother W Averell Harriman are noted. No wedding date has been set but is expected in spring.
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Detailed local militiamen vote tally in Middletown
Election officials tabulate soldier ballots with party candidates receiving scattered votes across wards. John D. Stivera leads city totals with six votes and a 401 edge. several state officers each secure single votes. some races see blanks and no votes for others.
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Wilson plurality placed at 568,822
New York December 27 confirms official returns on the 1916 presidential race showing Wilson receiving 316,296 votes and Hughes 317,? for a narrow plurality of 22. The 1912 results are listed with Wilson 6,737,099 Taft 3,886,299 Roosevelt 4,124,959 Bowden 167,008 and Debs 361,202. The total presidential vote for four candidates was 16,634,371.
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Funeral Wednesday for Henry L Crante
Funeral services for Henry L Crante were held Wednesday at the residence with Rev Forest P Huster officiating. A large gathering of relatives and friends attended and the interment followed, honoring the late Henry L Crante with friends and mourners named among attendees.
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Mr Goode Praised In Trott and Pacer Christmas Issue
The Trott and Pacer Christmas number highlights Peter Goode known as Pete for his genial nature and skill as a trainer. It notes his earnings of 3846 from three horses in 1916 and reports he is preparing what may be his best string for the 1917 season.
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Delivery Horse Takes Long Run Near Oak Street
A delivery horse bolted from a sleigh near Oak Street before noon Thursday, wrecking groceries on Washington Street and escaping toward Wickham Avenue before being halted near Houston Heights. Clif ford Bleaver, assisting in the store on Academy Avenue, jumped back as the horse ran away and the sleigh overturned, scattering items along the route.
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Death of John J Jarvis in Wednesday incident
John J Jarvis died Wednesday from complications after a fall at age 75. He lived in Ridgeway and was a member of Une A ME Church. He leaves 16 children, two brothers and three sisters. Funeral Saturday at 2 pm at New Castle with interment at the cemetery.
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Miller Telegraphist Confined in Rastavenes Wing
Wiss Hattie Miller, a tesegrapher at the Erte Freight Acemt Jas, is confined to her beune Rastavenes Wy Hness.
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Frank R Roberson Dead noted traveler and lecturer
Walden reports the death of Frank R Roberson a famed traveler and lecturer at St Luke's Hospital Denver aged 46 He died after an elbowed operation for appendicitis his wife beside him Born in New York City he spent years exploring Europe Australia and other lands before lecturing worldwide He was a member of Wallkill Lodge No 27 RO & ALM and resided in Bowlder Col before being brought east
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Alimony and Fees Ordered in Jordan Divorce Case
Announcement by Justice Morschauser sets allowances for Eloise Jordan against Joseph V. Jordan. Referee fees 400, stenographer 282, special accountant 727, appraiser 100, counsel 2590, alimony 60 weekly. Previous $50 paid by defendant not deducted. Couple separated over incompatibility. divorce granted by default. Edward J. Collins served as referee. Mrs Jordan injured in horse accident. Jordan to pay $61.50 weekly support.
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Burns Fatal to Mrs Mary Gibney of Highland Falls
Mrs Mary Gibney aged 72 died at her Highland Falls home Wednesday morning from severe burns suffered Tuesday night when her clothing ignited from a faulty stove. She stood with her back to the stove and her apron caught fire, causing most of her garments to burn. Her daughter and husband aided in pulling her from the flames and calling Dr George W Blanchard, who did all he could, but she died. Survived by four sons James Bernard Terrence and Frank of New York and a daughter Anna.
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John T. Cummings of Kingston Dead
Kingston December obituary notes city Clerk John T. Crtmngs died Saturday at his Stopvesant street home after begining life in Wilhar s He studied law with Gen Chars H VanWyck in Goeben Orange County and later moved to Nebraska where he was elected United States Senator The Rev Brice Mreet Church of Catasnequa Pa is mentioned in connection with the notice
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All Tangled Up Farce Presented by Middletown High
A lively senior class farce All Tangled Up drew strong audience turnout and enthusiastic laughter. Costumes by Miss Myrta Gibbs impressed, and Prof McNeill earned praise for coaching. Junior ushers directed programs while alumni and many students filled the hall, with dancing to McWillias Orchestra afterward.
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George A. Oliner
Law Halliday & McVay
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Francis J. Casey
George Rapley
Arthur M. O'Toole
V. Moran
Mitchell
Edward Fish
David Houston
Dudley Hoyt
Charlce Kellen
Seward Ogden
Harl Wear
William Winane
Hold Exercises Friday Evening in Circleville
The Sunday school Christmas program will be presented Friday evening December 29 at 7 o clock. Rev R W Rowland and Mrs Rowland are expected to attend. Mrs W T Doty is slowly improving from illness. Harold Smith of New York is spending the holidays with his parents. Faith Wallace of Albany Normal College visits home. Rev M J Roop of Middletown preached at the church. Mize Edina Welle plans to spend holidays visiting relatives at Wallkill.
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Youth fails to deliver horses disclosed in Newburgh
A Times-Press telegraph item from Newburgh reports W. T. Middieten attempted to secure horses but an accident halted efforts and left him seeking a place to house the animals. The terse note notes the failed delivery and pending arrangements.
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