Senate Control and House Composition Reported
Washington dispatch notes Democrats with 216 seats in the Senate and 214 Republicans, five independents, and a House comprising 29 Democrats and 197 Republicans, with no firm majority to elect a speaker. Mentioned are Senates counts, New Mexico race, Jenette Rankin’s election in Montana, and five swing lawmakers potentially deciding leadership and balance of power.
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A. A. Jones
New Mexico
Hia
New York
Wilson
Randall
California
Martin
Protectioniat
Loulefant
London
Social
Schall
Minnesota
Puller
Massachusets
California stays wet in Prohibition vote drift
California remainedwet as the statewide vote showed majorities against the prohibition amendment with 119000 votes for absolute prohibition and 40000 for partial prohibition. Southern California counties favored the drys while charges of ballot box stuffing were denied by Registrar Zomanaky as baseless.
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San Francisco
California
Prohibitionista
Hegistrar Zomanaky
Impromptu Parade Celebrates Wilson Victory
An impromptu celebration erupted in Pendleton after California swung to Wilson. Firecrackers, horns, and cheering spread as supporters paraded the streets and serenaded Republican leaders homes until midnight. The East Oregonian tracked bulletin updates showing Wilson leading, with a burst of partisan rejoicing.
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Wilson
Pendleton
California
East Oregonian
Will Moore
T. J. Tweady
W. M. Peterson
E. T. Wade
Herman Peter
Port- Inn
Oregonian
Serenid
Hughes Wins Umatilla County Precincts in Wilson Victory
An analysis shows Charles Evans Hughes carried 17 of 64 precincts in Umatilla County Oregon while Wilson swept 47. Pendleton precincts largely backed Wilson. Hughes led in Freewater and some Milton and Adams areas. Countywide, Wilson won 5 to 1, with several local officials noted for their margins.
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Hughes
Umatilla
Pendleton
Wilson
Charles Evans Hughes
Freewater
Milton
Adama
Hermitton
Branfield
Stanfield
Wiloon
Boho
Athena
Woeeton
Hoek
Hughes Atrong
Vikeot
Allee
Willow Sprites
Wilat
McKay
Gilesand
Wilton Hofféman
Haltix
Nolin
Pendleton to celebrate Wilson victory with monster parade
A large parade plans to honor Woodrow Wilson with a victory celebration in Pendleton. Organizers, including Wilson supporters, aim for a 7:20 start with two bands Pendleton and Athena, and a bonfire at the Happy Canyon grounds after marching from Court Street to Main Street.
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Wilson
Minin
Cotawed
Pendicton
Athena
Fou
Coury
Main Rect
Main
Railroad
Happy Canyon
Fortier Dels
Fem
Wheat tops two dollar mark in Minneapolis trading
WHEAT climbed above two dollars with May wheat at a record two dollars and one eighth in the Minneapolis chamber of commerce market this morning amid wild trading. Durum reached two dollars three cents, a new high, as price ranges were reported from Chicago and Portland markets.
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Minneapolis
Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Dry law operative at once amid drink shipping ban
The bone dry amendment likely takes effect immediately, with local authorities enforcing it once the measure is formally announced by the secretary of state. The provision bans any liquor shipments into the state for untied purposes, while current limits allow two quarts of liquor or four quarts per every four days.
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Wate
Doye
Hughes Calm Under Strain After Election Night
New York Nov 10 Charles E Hughes remained outwardly calm despite intense pressure since Tuesday. He slept late and smiled and joked. He delayed sending a congratulatory telegram to Wilson until the final count in close states was completed. Wilson said the result was independent of the close states and that returns were unofficial while the official count could still change them.
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New York
Charles E Hughes
Wilson
Land Deal Near AthensReported For 160 Acres
A $46,009 land transaction is closing today in Athens area. Farmer Mama Taylor, a familiar figure in the county, sells 160 acres of tann near Athena to J A Lumsden at roughly 126 dollars per acre. The tract was part of the old Morriette and Jerry St Den property, formerly within the reservation.
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Thin City
Mama Taylor
Athens
Athena
J. A Lumsden
Wilson Wins Without Aid Of Pivotal State Or Bosses
In Benton county fifteen of twenty eight precincts reported as the normal measure neared passage with 1807 Yes and 133 No in early returns. The East Oregonian notes rural districts could tilt the outcome while Portland tallies showed Yes votes leading but near defeat, with speculation the majority may tighten as more precincts report.
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Wilson
Portland
Ore
East Uresuniaun
Benton County
East Oregonian
Fred Lockley
Standard Oil Cancels Equipment Orders After Council Reversal
Standard Oil Co faced a city council ruling denying its request to relocate oil tanks. The decision cited objections from neighboring property owners L. G Prater and Miss Ble Jean Prasier, whose properties would be affected. County Manager De Wit announced cancellation of all contracts for plant improvements pending satisfactory arrangements with the owners.
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Decklon
L. G Prater
Mies
Jean Prasier
de Wit
Blaze damages Athena shops in East Orewonian special
A fire in Athena Ote on November 10 caused extensive damage to three stores. Cleve Myers harness shop suffered about 606 in losses, two thirds covered by insurance. Athena drug store and Winehip hardware stores also sustained damages before firemen extinguished the blaze.
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Athena
Ote
Cleve Myers Harness
Athena Drug
Winehip Hardware
Official presidential vote count in Umatilla County
The official tally lists Wilson 465 and Hughes 1658 in the Umatilla County presidential race. Legislative contest results show Pet 5010 Ritnat 3438 Rowen 144 Hodwem 3736, with other contests largely complete by 29 m.
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Coshow
Umatilla
Wilson
Hughes
Alrgady
Rowen
Hodwem
East Oregonian Sets Record with Early Election News
The East Oregonian reports breaking journalism records in eastern Oregon by being the first to announce Wilson's election and delivering precinct-by-precinct results from Umatilla County by 10 am. Using Bush Ore and Fenlan's 17 correspondents, the Pendleton paper surpassed Walla Walla papers and provided rapid news via United Press and Western Union.
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East Oregonian
Oregon
Wilson
Walla Walls
Walla Walla
Walla
United Press
Western Union
Umatilla County
Thoreday
Pendleton
Fenlan
Umatilla County Votes For Dry Amendments In Election
Official counts from Umatilla show a dry amendment majority of 774 with strong approval for the single Tom veto. Counts include Ship Tax Exemption Yes 9942 No 3347, Rural Credits Yes 2925 No 204, and other measures with mixed results. The county favors abolition of Sunday closing and rejects enfranchisement of certain groups. The overall results indicate broad support for the dry amendment and related measures despite some defeats.
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Slagic
Vyes
Neam
Pendicton
Umatilla
Precineta
Normal
Election Developments in 1920 Rates and Rumors Across States
Nov 10 reports from New York and Chicago say Hughes leads in several states while Wilson is projected ahead in California and New Mexico. Precinct counts vary with missing totals. calls for recounts surface as parties monitor returns. Officials note Tammany influence and cautious concessions mark the day.
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Wilton
New Mexico
WiSon Ie
California
Wilson
Runaway schoolchildren in Hermiston bus crash
In Hermiston Oregon at 5 30 am a northbound school bus carrying about 20 children ran away from the project. The bus overturned into an irrigation ditch. Most occupants escaped uninjured but the driver was ejected and sustained a deep cut requiring sixteen stitches.
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Ore
Jcurra
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Herminton
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