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Newspaper
Plainfield Messenger
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
2
Indiana voters turnout described as heavy with women voting early for the first time. Watson and McKay win Marion County for Republicans by a 15,000 vote margin. Early returns show a straight party line across the state with local races influencing the results. News desks report crowding at state headquarters and mixed optimism as returns come in.
Early results from Indiana with 261 of 3984 precincts reporting give Harding a 27 000 plus lead over Cox. Harding 96606 to 68919, including 130 Marion county precincts. Republican leaders predict a statewide plurality over 100 000 while Democratic officials dispute those figures saying leads are narrowing.
Early reports from Marion and Indiana show Harding with a sizable advantage in presidential returns from machine voting. Watson trails Taggart for U S senate, while Marion County precincts suggest a strong Republican tilt with Harding leading Cox by about 20 000 countywide if the trend holds.
A fragmented OCR item references Roach and Sih Center with party initials R and D. It hints at a contested race, suggesting a close contest and political context, with lines pointing to a poll or election atmosphere though details are unclear.
Long recount and party chairmen predict victory as Americans vote amid rain and snow. New voters especially women help push toward a record national turnout with estimates between 20 and 30 million. Key races include 34 Senate seats and all 435 House seats as Harding and Cox close campaigns.
New York early returns show Harding ahead of Cox by more than two to one in many districts. Elsewhere Cox appears strong in the Deep South with expected majorities. Ohio and Kansas show Republican gains while Connecticut leans toward Harding.
Chicago Journal notes 34 of 5730 precincts reporting in Illinois including 27 in Cook County. Harding leads with 3477 to Cox 3004 and the paper concedes Harding and Senate winner McKinley over Waller. Governor Lewis rides Republican split to gains amid Thompson issue.
Reports from Chicago describe a neck and neck contest with Small and Lewis as results stay in doubt until most downstate ballots are counted. The race hinges on outwardly close margins and pending tallies.
New York estimates show Warren G. Harding carrying New York state by 700000 votes with a near certainty of victory. Democratic chairman White contests final outcome, urging patience until 266 electoral votes are secured. The World supports Cox. Times with Democratic nominee holds off on declaring defeat.
In Oklahoma City on November 3 Governor Cox led Senator Harding by about two thousand votes though only two cities reported most precincts. Among Senate races Scott Ferris led J W Harreld in scattered results. Cox 4787 Harding 4012 Ferris 4488 Harreld 4197 from 61 of 2685 precincts.
Returns from 116 of 985 precincts outside Boston show Cox 8329 and Harding 23404. John W. Weeks telegraphs that early Massachusetts results indicate a nine to one lead for Harding versus Hughes four years ago, signaling a strong statewide win for the Republican candidate.
The Cleveland Press forecasts a 90 000 margin for Harding in Cuyahoga County based on first eleven precincts. Marion reports Harding 378 Cox 76 in his home precinct. Early lines indicate statewide carry and Hamilton County support shows a 22 point edge in Cincinnati from initial precincts.
Louisville results from Kentucky report early president and senate tallies. Harding leads Cox with 70,874 to 81,556 across 529 of 3,208 precincts. U S senator totals show Beckham 71,304 over Ernst 63,333 across 472 precincts. Harding holds majority in Louisville and Jefferson county.
Indiana voters report Harding ahead in multiple cities and counties. Gary and Fort Wayne precincts push Harding well above Cox. Lafayette shows McCray leading Republican in Newton county. South Bend and Evansville precinct results also favor Harding. Muncie Delaware precinct records show Harding dominating Cox early.
Lesson outlines Christ teaching on giving praying fasting and faith among the rich and seeker of God. It covers true prayer the model Lord's Prayer we must seek the kingdom over worry about daily needs and how to judge others with discernment. Key figures include Jesus and CF BLA.
A Fenelon reflection defines what God requires as an undivided yielding will. Such a mindset turns all things to good and even amusements become good works, producing happiness for the spiritual seeker.
An excerptical reflection on death as a universal reconciler. George Eliot suggests that regret rests not in tenderness but in severity toward others.
Syracuse resident Mrs. R. E. Deming describes relief from fainting spells and poor appetite during Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Advertisement notes lack of narcotics and herbs from native roots and herbs as the remedy's basis.
A testimonial from Mrs. Albert Southcott of Medina New York praises Peterson Ointment Co for curing a diagnosed ulcer after nine dollars worth of salve. The letter notes the ulcer measured 9 by 6.5 inches and that the writer can walk again, urging others to try the remedy. Mail orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co Buffalo NY.
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