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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1920

Page

2

Factional fights shape 1920 election in multiple states

Dissensions in Illinois and Wisconsin opened chances for Democratic senators and a presidential outcome. Thirty four states elect governors on Tuesday with three US senators and a full House chosen. Maine already picked Frederic Hl. Parkhurst, Republican governor, while other states named judges and state officers. Independent candidates Charles Thomas and James Thompson drew attention alongside Lenroot and La Follette factions in Wisconsin.

Realdos United States House of Representatives Maine Frederic Hl. Parktiurat Ifort New York Alfred B. Smith James Hamilton Lewis Wisconsin Ann Ben Ilais Lenrnot Pollette Robert B McCoy Alabama Supreme Court Court of Appeate California Kentucky Court of Appeals Lcuiplina Mississippi Vada Oklahoma Oregon Putite Womew Pennsylvania Virginia Onteol Ihs Charles Thomas Colorado James Thompson

White Issues Statement On Harding Victory

New York April, George White, chair man of the Democratic National Committee, conceded Senator Harding's election. He warned against recrimination and urged unity. Harding's likely Texas trip described, with plans to visit Point Isabel and Brownsville before heading to Panama for canal zone study.

New York George White Mittee Harding White Trish Wood Great Britain Downing Street Marion Ohio Texas Point Isabel Brownsville Panama New Orleans Canal

Price Drive to Continue Against Price Protests

Justice Department will continue its drive against price protesters wherever found after the dissolution of the fair price organizations. Assistant Attorney General Robert T. Scott announced last week that the fair price committee is disbanded and the campaign against exorbitant prices has been of substantial benefit to the average citizen.

Washington Department of Justice Robert T. Scott Atorney Fair Price Committee Scott

Harding and Coolidge Win Large National Victory

The 1920 U S presidential election produced a decisive Harding Coolidge win over Cox Roosevelt. States including Ohio Massachusetts New York New Jersey California and Wisconsin gave early indications of a broad Republican landslide. Cox conceded later as Harding swept key states and driven by anti league and postwar discontent. The result reshaped political leadership with Cox and Roosevelt conceding defeat.

United States Tuesay Woodrow Wilson Warren G. Haunting Ohio Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Prost James M. Cox Oto Franklin K. Roosevelt New York van Peorite East Middle West Tefther League Nations League of Wilson Hughes Mutinger League of Th Tions Harding Cox Harting Marton Senator Harding Orly Connecticut Delaware Idaho Mines Iowa Kansas Maine Massachuetts Wichison Nebraska New Hampshire New Jersey Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island Vermont Washington Wisconsin Wyoming Hoxton Coolidge Cleveland Turaday Syay Jaigna Hamilton County Cincinnati Philadelphia Toxs Dayton Dayton News Republican Landalide

Mandate Offered to Italy for Armenia

The Tempo reports that the mandate for Armenia has been offered to Italy and that Italy is disposed to accept it.

Italy Rome Tempo Armenia Dla

Cotton Exports to Brazil Reported by Commerce

Washington notes Southern cotton manufacturers show progress in Latin American markets. A commerce department textile import report cites Brazil importing 53 million dollars of textiles in 1918, with the United States supplying about 5.76 million, up from 176 thousand in the prewar normal year.

Brazil Washington Latin America Department of Commerce United States Ape

Reserve Board Sees Recovery Progress Amid Uncertainty

The Federal Reserve Board reports that postwar readjustment in the United States is advancing. It cites natural forces supporting stabilization and notes economic and business activity overall remains strong despite uncertainties and suspicions during the adjustment period.

Greek throne still hinges on Greek people will

Prince Paul said acceptance of the Greek throne depends entirely on the wishes of the Greek people. He stated he would only take the duty if the people reject King Constantine I and exclude Prince George, given the government’s offer.

Lucerne Prince Paul Switzerland Constantine I Prince George

Harding Enjoys Latest Birthday Smile With Returns

A confident look widens as Harding greets birthday celebrations and early returns. The public figure wears a steady smile built over weeks of anticipation and growing support.

Harding

Land Question Statement Issued by Secretary Colby

Secretary Colby releases the first formal statement on the moot land matter in California. The document outlines the government’s stance and signals ongoing policy interpretation amid regional debates.

Colby Washington State Department California Jong Department Japan

President Harding Celebrated as Returns Pour In

National excitement swelled as President Harding and Mrs. Harding hosted supporters at their Marion home. Harding read early returns with a steady smile and thanked The Marion Star staff for their loyal backing. Outside, fans cheered as results showed Harding leading Cox in Marion County with 4,209 to 2,874.

Marion Warren G. Harding United States Hanning Scioto Club Columbus Associated Press Harding George T. Harding Miss Abigal Harding Mra Caroline | Wotan Tewn Pss Hardings Harry M. Daugherty Chicago Cox Marion County Marion Star

Sub Treasury Discontinues Chicago operations

Secretary Houston ordered the discontinuance of the subtreasury at Chicago at close of business on Wednesday November 3. He announced the Chicago federal reserve banks would handle all exchanges of paper currency and U S money from that date. Outstanding gold certificates remain redeemable at the reserve bank or the United States Treasury.

Sub-Treasury Washington Chicago Houston Federal Reserve Banks United States Reserve Bank

Mexico Settles Claim Over British Subject Killing

Great Britain and Mexico reach a settlement over the February 17 1914 killing of William S Benton near Juarez. Mexico to pay Mrs Benton ten thousand dollars cash and a pension of two dollars fifty cents daily as long as she remains unmarried.

Mexico Whington Great Britain William 8. Benton Juares

Exports Fall in September Amid Mixed Regional Shifts

Washington export activity declined sharply in September with Europe and South America showing only a slight recovery from August. Imports from Europe Asia and South America also dropped, signaling broad regional weakness.

Washington Europe South America Asia

Paper clothing shipped to London for sale

Paper suit clothing manufactured in Germany shipped to London for sale on approval. A Strand importer offers the items at two shillings six pence to ten shillings six pence.

London Germany Gia Strand

Key West to Havana Seaplane Service Inaugurated

Flat Daily seaplane malt and passenger service was inaugurated between Key West and Havana Cuba when two giant hydroplanes carrying a full passenger load of 12 persons and a large amount of malt left Key West.

Key West Havana Cuba

Medical Student Executed in Mount Joy Killings

Dublin-Kevan Barry, medical student, executed at Mount Joy for taking part in an attack on a military escort last summer. Barry was charged with murder after two British soldiers were killed in the fight.

Dublin Kevan Barry Mount Joy Barry

Violent Offensive Opens Against Wrangel Army

Russian bolshevike forces have begun a violent assault to annihilate the armies commanded by General Wrangel, leader of the south Russian government, as the conflict intensifies in Sebastopol.

Sebastopol Wrangel

Offered to Italy

A fragment notes a proposal or offer linked to Italy with unclear phrasing and limited readable details. No dates or organizations are evident, leaving the event and parties involved undefined in the surviving text.

Boycott This Election Causes Arrests in Harlem

Reports from New York detail placards urging workers to boycott voting leading to three arrests in Harlem. Concurrently the steamship Aquitania arrived with 2 500 000 pounds in bullion consigned to American bankers. President and Mrs Wilson voted by mail from Princeton. Berlin notes new Russian gold field discoveries. Washington reports an all time record 8 157 National Bank capital.

New York Boycot Harlem Southampton Cherbourg Washington Wilson Princeton New Jersey Herto‘fore Jobn Skelton Williams Willams

Snow Blankets West Alliance and Surrounding States

A heavy wet snowfall grips Northwestern Nebraska, parts of South Dakota and Wyoming, reaching into Montana. A fire destroys Castle Salaburg Aretria Schloss Mach Dorn, a famed 14th century residence of Prince Johann Leichenstein with significant art and history holdings.

West Alliance Neb Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Montana Salaburg Aretria Schloss Mach ‘Dorn Europe Johann Leichenstein

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