President and Hughes Await Vote In Connecticut
In New Haven on November 6, both parties projected different Connecticut outcomes for the election. Republican chair J Henry Roraback forecast Hughes winning by 15 000 to 20 000 votes while Democratic chair David Fitzgerald expected Wilson to carry the state by 10 000 to 15 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
J. Henry Roraback
Republican
David E. Fitzgerald
Hughes
Wilson
Obituary notices from San Antonio claim three
Word has reached San Antonio of the death Saturday night of Will H Jacobs 60 a ranch man near Millet He is survived by his widow three daughters Mrs Jack Spruill of Laredo Mrs Maurice Burke of Millet and Miss Myrtle Jacobs and a son Lonnie Jacobs all living on the ranch plus Lorraine Meerscheidt 28 who died Sunday in San Antonio She was a Franklin Tex native who came to the city five years ago and is survived by her husband L P Meerscheidt infant son her mother Mrs Janie Reynolds of Franklin three brothers Elmo and Or Reynolds of Franklin and Rhode Reynolds of Houston and the text ends abruptly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Will H. Jacobs
Millet
Jack Spruill
Laredo
Maurice Burke
Myrtle Jacobs
Lonnie Jacobs
Lorraine Meerscheidt
West
Dewey Place
Franklin
Tex
L. P. Meerscheidt
Janie Reynolds
Elmo and
Or. Reynolds
Rhode Reynolds
Houston
Juarez
Juan Trevino
Chihuahua City
Kansas City
Kansas, Mexico & Orient
Parral
Carranza
Luis Herrera
Candy Giveaway Prompts City Directory Winners
A young woman recalls last year when her name in the paper earned a free box of Duerler's Santonettes candy, given to fifty city residents by The Light as a promotion for Light Want Ads. She wonders who is selected, when and where, and why the giveaway happens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dearie
Duerler
The
Light
Three Sisters Named in Obituary Dispatch
Three sisters identified as Mrs. E. Rhode of Hearn Mrs. J. McIntosh of Calvert and Miss Doris Reynolds of Franklin. The body was sent to Franklin Monday morning by Sloan Hagy Undertaking Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Rhode
Hearn
J. McIntosh
Calvert
Doris Reyonlds
Franklin
Sloan & Hagy Undertaking Company
Death of Mrs Annie Goel in San Antonio
Mrs Annie Louise Goel aged 25 died at 6 30 AM Monday at her home 1301 Hays street San Antonio She is survived by her husband Victor Goel three daughters a son her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Geisler and a brother Henry Geisler Jr all of San Antonio The funeral is set for 4 PM Tuesday from the residence with Rev A Wolff of St John s Lutheran Church officiating and burial in the new Lutheran cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Louise Goel
Hays Street
San Antonio
Victor Goel
Henry Geisler
Henry Geisler Jr
St. John's Lutheran Church
New Lutheran Cemetery
Photographer M C Blanford Dies in San Antonio at 26
M C Blanford a photographer and Owensboro Ky native died at 6 pm Sunday in a San Antonio hospital after coming to the city about a year ago. He is survived by several brothers and sisters in the East and the body is held by Riebe Undertaking Company pending word from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Blanford
San Antonio
Owensboro
Riebe Undertaking Company
Young Child John Huslage Dies in Tarburton
John Raymond Huslage two years old died at 4 pm Sunday in Tarburton. Born in San Antonio he was brought home for funeral at 2 30 pm Monday from his grandparents at 1936 East Commerce Street. Services were at St Gerard's church at 3 pm and burial followed in St Mary's cemetery.
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John Raymond Huslage
John Huslage
Tarburton
San Antonio
John H. Huslage
East Commerce Street
St. Gerard's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Wilson confidence voiced by Eagle after tour
Representative Joe Henry Eagle of Houston says the people back Wilson with enthusiasm after a campaign tour through Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. He calls Kentucky and Texas safely Democratic, Indiana safe, and Ohio likely to yield about a 75 000 Democratic margin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Joe Henry Eagle
Houston
Kentucky
Wilson
Texas
Indiana
Ohio
Burst the County Ring and You Have Burst the City Machine
A political ad questions why Davis Tobin and allies do not advertise as Democratic nominees and suggests deals with Republicans to support Hughes and oppose Wilson. It argues voting for Davis Tobin preserves the Machine, raises taxes, and helps Mayor Brown. voting against them fights machine control.
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Messrs
Davis
Tobin
Wilson
Hughes
Brown
Illinois Votes Set to Decide Tap Will Break New Ground
Illinois leaders push final organization as voting day nears. Republicans and Democrats claim the state for the presidency by about 100000. Women will vote for president for the first time tomorrow. Total Illinois turnout expected around 1800000 with 700000 by women this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Illinois
Hanly Campaigning in Indiana Prepares for Large Vote
In Indianapolis on November 6 leaders of both major parties urged turnout, predicting record votes in state and national races. Prohibition nominee J. Frank Hanly began a whirlwind tour with thirteen speeches planned across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Piensa
J. Frank Hanly
Prohibition
Heavy vote expected in Ohio as polls close
In Columbus on November 6 a record turnout is anticipated for the election. Democratic state chairman W. L. Finley predicts President Wilson and the state ticket will win Ohio by about 100000 votes, while Republican chairman Charles Hatfield forecasts Hughes and Republican nominees will carry the state by 60000 to 100940 votes.
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Columbus
Ohio
W. L. Finley
Wilson
Charles Hatfield
Hughes
Campaigns Run To Final Hours In New Jersey
Candidates for state offices in New Jersey raced to the finish as Republican leaders predicted a lead of 45 000 votes while Democrats expected a 25 000 plurality in the contest, shaping a highly charged election day.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
New Jersey
Missouri election forecasts clash over margins and ban
Democratic leaders predict a sweeping national and state victory in Missouri on Tuesday with a large plurality, while Republicans claim Hughes and Lamni will win by about 25,000. Democrats project a 50,000 lead. Interest rises over the likely outcome of a constitutional prohibition initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Missouri
Hughes
Henry Lamni
Kentucky Prefers Final County Organizing Push for Election
Kentucky political activity shifts to county and precinct groups as Democrats and Republicans mobilize for the statewide vote tomorrow. Both parties aim to maximize turnout and expect the largest turnout in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Kentucky
Oklahoma Campaign Forecast for Wilson and Hughes
In Oklahoma City on November 6 Democratic leaders predicted Wilson would win the state by at least 60000 votes despite rising Socialist participation Republican leaders projected Hughes would carry Oklahoma by 5000 to 25000 votes.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Wilson
Oklahoma
Hughes
Pennsylvania for Hughes in Philadelphia Election Day Prep
Philadelphia party leaders completed preparations for tomorrow’s election with Democrats predicting the largest vote ever for Wilson in the city and Republicans anticipating a strong showing as the race moves to the polls.
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Philadelphia
Wilson
Philadelphia area bulk support for Hughes eyed in race
Analysts note Hughes could win by a margin of 150000 or more in Philadelphia with a 200000 statewide claim. Close bids anticipated in several congressional districts as Republicans push to elect four congressmen at large and 27 of 32 districts. Democrats aim to raise seats by six in the state.
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Hughes
Philadelphia
Delaware on edge as parties claim electors and races heat up
In Wilmington Delaware both parties claim the state for their presidential electors as factional fights over the U S Senator and Congress candidate intensify campaigning through the eleventh hour. Each side asserts victory in this pivotal contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
United States
Delaware
Gubernatorial and Senate Races End Campaign Tours in Key States
In Boston Governor McCall and Frederick Mansfield closed campaigning with forecasts of victory for their sides. Massachusetts polls expect Lodge to win, while Mansfield aims to carry the state for Wilson, and John Fitzgerald challenges Lodge. In Minnesota the fight bets on Hughes and a Democratic win. Maryland anticipates a heavy vote with momentum on both sides. Florida campaigns center on Knott versus Catts as rallies surge and Wilson is deemed favored.
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Boston
Mass
McCall
Frederick W. Mansfield
Henry Cabot Lodge
Wilson
Maryland
Baltimore
Florida
Jacksonville
Fie
W. W. Knott
S. J. Catts
Quiet Day in South Carolina Election Eve
The day before the election in South Carolina was expected to be quiet with the Democrats, as usual, conceding the state and national tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Columbia
D. C
Little Interest in Georgia During Election Day
Atlanta report notes Georgia deemed part of the Solid South with little enthusiasm or organized efforts to mobilize voters on election day as November 6 unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Campaigns Quiet in Louisiana Third District Race
In New Orleans on November 6, Representative H. P. Martin Progressive and Wade C. Martin Democrat faced final campaign closings. The Democrats were unopposed in all other districts.
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Little
New Orleans
Louisiania
Hst P. Martin
Wade C. Martin
Ca Pleads for Hughes in Kansas Victory Push
Topeka Kansas November 6 Charles Sessions Republican state chairman issued a statement claiming Kansas will go for Hughes by a large margin and urging voters to back the candidate in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Topeka
Kan
Charles Sessions
Kansas
Engelking Attacks Judge Davis in County Judge Race
Republican candidate E Engelking accuses Judge Davis of railroad ties and tax shifts, claiming property value increases for residents, salary gains for Davis, and county travel costs. He urges voters to decide based on duty over party and vote next day.
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Court House
Davis
E. Engelking
Capper Eyes Re election as Capper Campaign Sets Local Option
Governor Capper campaigned for Hughes while Hubert Lardner, state Democratic chair, predicted Wilson and Lansdown victories but did not specify margins. Arkansas voters face act number 2 proposing local option to end statewide prohibition as the Democratic state leans Democratic in this election eve report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Hubert Lardner
Wilson
W. C. Lansdown
Capper
Hughes
Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Alabama Sees Normal Voter Interest In Election
Birmingham Alabama Nov 6 interest in tomorrow's election appears about normal with the usual Democratic majority expected in congressional races and the presidential contest shaping the outcome.
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Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
North Dakota Report: Hughes Leads by 20,000 in State
Fargo dispatch notes Republicans claim North Dakota votes favor Hughes by about 20 000 while Democratic leaders say peculiar political angles may give their candidate a fighting chance.
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North Dakota
Hughes
Fargo
N. D
Ground is broken for M T and K depot at San Antonio
Ground was broken Monday morning at the corner of South Flores and Purango streets for the new 125000 passenger depot of the M K & T railroad. The Span ish or mission style building is to be completed in five months and will be distinctly San Antonio in design. Walter Walthall said work on the terminals and tracks into San Antonio is rushed to meet a record construction pace.
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South Flores
Purango
M., K. & T. Railroad
San
Trevino consolidates forces in Chihuahua region
Report from Chihuahua City and Escalon states General Trevino is concentrating troops into two main bodies to defend Chihuahua and mount a mobile command. He vows to stay to the last cartridge and notes armored trains and new fortifications withstand most attacks except high calibers Villa lacks. Consuls were briefed on these plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Trevino
Chihuahua City
Escalon
Villa
Carranza
Democrats Concede Virginia Races as Swanson Eyes Safe Seat
Richmond Virginia voters show a Democratic tilt with the Republicans conceding Virginia to the Democratic national ticket Claude A Swanson faces no opposition for re election to the Senate The Ninth District contest focuses on ousting Republican congressman C B Slemp in a tight race
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Richmond
Claude A. Swanson
Senate
Ninth Congressional District
C. B. Slemp
Socialists Forecast Wisconsin Victory In Election
Socialist leaders say they will poll about 60 000 votes in Wisconsin tomorrow and expect Socialists elected to Congress in the Fourth and Fifth districts Milwaukee. Democratic state chairman predicts Wilson win by at least 40000. Republican chief cites Hughes plurality at 25000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Toomorrow
Wilson
Hughes
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE PROMISES QUICK COLD CURE
An advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE as the cure for a cold in one day. It provides a full name LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE and signature by E. W. GROVE, priced at 25c by A Adv.
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E. W. Grove
Electric heated glove aids aviator comfort in flight
An English invention uses woven wires heated by electricity drawn from the airplane steering wheel to keep an aviator's hands warm.
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Hanly
Pennsylvania
Lodge
Minnesota
ST. Paul
Minn
Eric L. Thornton
Republican State Central Committee
Fred W. Wheaton
Democratic Committee
Bexargourty
BE. Engelking
San Antonio, Tex
Pike's Peak
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Meridian Run
Winnipeg
Canada
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Wichita Falls
Henrietta Bowle
Decature
Fort Worth
Waco
Temple Taylor Austin
San Marcos
San Antonio Laredo
Crockett Automobile CO
William Steinhardt
Hudson
San Francisco
New York
Herman F. Faust
Justice of the Peace
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S.S.S
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Gunter Hotel Bldg
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Dielman
Feldman
Mrs
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Z. D. Bonner
Bauumberger
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