Democrats Forecast House Victory in 56th Congress
Early returns from the Associated Press indicate 100 Democrats and 85 Republicans elected to the U S House with a net Democratic gain. Kerr and aides project a Democratic majority of 16 to 20 seats, arranging the Fifty sixth Congress with Democrats in control. Georgia to New York show gains and losses across several states.
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New York
House of Representatives
Congress
Greater
Washington
Babcock
The
Republic
Hue
Ulinots Wiscone
Minnesota
Iowa
Kang
Jeoalouht
Fran Michinin
Haley T
Texas
Vincent Doers
Kentucks
Sammuel J. Park
Kentucke
George OE Daviess
Kentucky
Deuba
Hans Coe
Maryland
New York State
Per Lane
Cochran
Mednav
Huffalo—ie
Pennsylvania
Faherock
Kerr
Democratic Congressional Committee
Associatedress
Alabama
Idinoia
Milena
Shupetts
Missouri
New Jersey
North Carolina
Virginia
Delaware
Virgina
House
Local election result in mobile Alabama area report
In Mobile Alabama area a political contest concluded with the Democratic candidate securing a plurality and winning the position. The report notes the outcome followed a close race and the party’s victory path.
Simple Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
An ad touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a simple cure that digests food in the stomach, relieving indigestion and dyspepsia. It cites testimonials from J. O. Wendly of Peoria, Lemuel Kepple of Girty Pennsylvania, and Mrs A B Bowen of Barnard Vermont, claiming relief after one box. The pills are said to normalize digestion and bile, with a price of seven cents per tablet and mail order from Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Uy Pine
Mia
Lemuel Kepple
Girly
Mre
Legislature Likely Shifts to Republican Majority
The report notes a Republican tilt with a representative for governor gaining 16 000 plurality and six of seven congressmen backing the party. The legislature also appears to lean Republican, indicating a broad GOP momentum.
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Rep
Fusion forces sweep Colorado in governor and congress wins
In Denver November the Democratic and fusion forces defeated Republicans across the state. Their candidate for governor, C. E. Thomayz, held a lead of about 2,000 over Henry B. Wolcott. Fusionists also elected their two congressmen.
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Denver
Col
Une
C. &. Thomayz
Henry BR. Wolcott
Connecticut Elections Report A Republican Victory
Hartford and New Haven report a statewide Republican sweep with Lounsbury leading for governor and Howley likely returning to the Senate. Returns show broad GOP gains across the state ticket as Morgan trails in the Democratic column and legislators and sheriff races favor Republicans.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Congress
Launeberry
Joseph Tt. Howley
New Haven
Conti
Lounsbury
Morgan
Cooke
Sargent
Republicans Win Delaware Seats in November Election
Republicans elect J. H. Hoffecker congressman by a large margin over L. J. Handy. Wilmington county GOP gains include a Republican county officer and gains in the state legislature uncertain until returns from Kent and Sussex.
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Wilmington
Del
J. H. Hoffecker
L. J. Handy
New Caribe County
Handsy
New Castle County
Kent
Sussex
iMomning
Parkmen and Davis Re-Elected in Florida Vote
Tallehamee Florida voters re-elected Congressmen Parkmen and Davis as Democrats by undiminished pluralities, confirming their congressional seats.
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Tallehamee
Fla
Parkmen
Davis
The Ringing of the Dinner Bell and the Hungry Man
The ringing of the dinner bell joys the hungry man with digestion and yet sounds like a knell to the weak stomach. A word to this poor fellow suggests he should take a table spoonful of—
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Ad Claims Medical Class
An old advertisement touts Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a government-classified medicine. It warns substitutes are refused and urges purchase from reliable druggists and grocers. The copy promises quick physical transformation and asserts whiskey’s medical status.
Democratic incumbent reselected for joint ballot slate
The Democratic party confirms the incumbent will appear on a joint ballot slate in the upcoming election. party officials emphasize unity and broadened coalition efforts to win across districts.
Tutte Blank A J Campbell Victory for Congress
A Democratic candidate A J Campbell secures an easy congressional win as Democrats capture the statehouse ticket.
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Tutte
A. J. Campbell
Dem
Congress
Nebraska Gubernatorial and Congress Results Mark Campaign Close
The Nebraska campaign ends with M L Haywood and William A Poynter as key contenders. Republicans claim Poynter’s election and three of six congressmen, a gain of one. The battle covered extensive ground across the state.
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Lihteoln
Nebraska
M. L. Haywood
William A. Poynter
Poynter
Curson City Reels as Governor Sadler Wins Re-election
Reported returns show Governor Sadler secured another term and Senator Newlands retained his seat. The Silver Democrat slate appears dominant in congressional contests.
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Curson City
Sadler
Newlands
Congress
Atlante Illinois Chooses Eleven Democrats to Congress
The text notes a solid delegation of eleven Democrats from Atlante to Congress in a November election in Georgia related context.
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Atlante, Ill
Georgia
Conngrees
Governor race hints surface in Oregon Fusion split
Fragmented local political report notes a Populist ticket led by J W Anderson as a factor in the Oregon governor contest. Indications suggest Steunenberg may be reelected while Heyburn considers his options for the conservative side.
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Boiseliv
Sheunenberg
J. W. Anderson
Steunenberg
Heyburn
Reon
New Hampshire Returns Reinforce Republican Victory
Concord reports Frank W. Rolling leads for governor with 10 900 plurality. Congressmen Sulloway and Clarke renominated and re elected. Legislature leans heavily Republican in the early results.
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Cotcord
N. J
Frank W. Rolling
Sullowar
Clarke
New Jersey Election Sparks Republican Victory Claims
Newark officials announce Voorhees carried the state and a Republican majority in the assembly, with John Kean possibly to be elected senator. Democratic HQ seeks more returns before conceding. Camden reports Sewell sees a statewide Republican win with governor and legislature.
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Newark
N. UL
Chaiman Murphy
T.om
John Kean
Sesame Hower
Philadelphia
United States
Willian J. Sewell
Associated Press
Camden
New Jersey
W. J. Bewell
New York
Ciqarley
Voorhes
Crane
Chicago Vote Appears Democrat Wins Narrow Margin
Fragmentary report suggests Democrats may have won eight of WVCTMIN seats in a light turnout race. A male figure of four is referenced in unclear context, with details too sparse to confirm outcomes.
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New
Democrats
Haive
Wvctmin
Hongreteinen
Indiana Returns Point to GOP Victory in State Ticket
Early returns in Indianapolis point to a Republican win on the state ticket with about 15,000 votes lead, indicating Republican control of the legislature and nine of thirteen congressmen.
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Dithindpolis
Nov. S
Des Moines Iowa Republicans Pledge Statewide Victory Drive
Des Moines leaders declare a plan to win the state by plurality margins and elect the full congressional delegation. The Republican central committee, chaired by PL Hi cook, aims to mobilize across Iowa to secure a statewide majority in upcoming elections.
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Des Moles
Dow
New
For Sale Second Hand Payin Center Crank Engine
Classified notice offers a used high speed engine in rat closed condition. For further particulars apply at this office.
Texas congressional delegation to boast eleven Democrats and one Republican
In Austin Texas on Nov S S a new Texas congressional delegation will include eleven Democrats and one Republican. The Republican Eric exerp tion fe Nt. R. Hanlew re-elected, Governor Savees in re-elected.
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Austin
Texas
S&s
R. Hanlew
Savees
Salt Lake Big Hoberts Wins Overwhelming Victory
In Salt Lake, New, Hoberts the Democrat sweeps to a vast victory over his opponent for the corpress title.
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Salt Lake
New
Bit HH
Hoberts
Dem
North Carolina returns favor Democrats in early counts
In Winnington North Carolina on November 8 returns show Democratic gains. Bellamy leads for congress and the Democratic ticket is set to win by a wide margin, with the legislature expected to be dominated by Democrats and possibly six congressmen selected.
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Winnington
N.C
Bellamy
Congress
Legimature
Vermont Election Brings Sweep for Republican Ticket
Vermont voters in September endorsed the Republican slate for state offices and two congressional seats, delivering the party its customary sweeping victory as reported in Montpelion, Vi. coverage.
Richmond Election Returns Point to Democratic Nine to One
Richmond Virginia observers note early returns show Democrats leading with nine seats and one Republican as results come in tonight.
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Richmond
Republican slate dominates state in 1920 election turnout
The Republican candidate W. H. Stanley leads in a battle for governor backed by Populists and Democrats while prohibition and socialist labor nominees join the race. The Republicans win a solid majority, securing six of eight congressional seats amid a broad statewide margin.
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Torpedas
New
W. Ht Stanley
Leedy
Sol
North Dakota Elects Republican Governor in Von Bresymann Win
Parga November 8 North Dakota voters choose a Republican governor and von Bresymann by a 3000 vote lead.
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Parga
N. D
North Dakota
von Bresymann
Lewis and Jones Elected to Congress as Seattle Returns
Seattle residents elect James Hamilton Lewis and West C. Jones to Congress as party lines shift. Republicans claim control of the legislature amid the election results.
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Seattle
Wash
James Hamilton Lewis
W. C. Jones
Kinney Carries Nevada Counties Amid Mixed Republican Gains
Early returns from Cleveland and Cincinnati indicate Kinney leads in Clark County by about 7,000 and Cuyahoga by around 10,000 with a net Republican gain of roughly 5,000 from the prior year. Hamilton County shows a Republican majority near 12,000 to 15,000 with statewide GOP hopes rising as results suggest larger losses for Democrats.
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Cleveland
Columbue
Republian
George B. Cox
Cincinnai
Hamilton County
Bushnell
Local Gun Control Debate Spurs Congress Shock
In Louisville Kansas November report details say Nine Dene rats and two Republicans are looted in Congress with a gain of two.
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Louisville
Congress
Dems Elect Five Congressmen in Maton Rouge
In Maton Rouge Louisiana five Democratic congressmen were elected today marking a decisive party victory. The run of elections concluded with all five seats secured by Democratic candidates in a shared regional push.
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Maton Rouge
Demsocrate
Maine Election Turmoil Impacts Republican Ticket
A fragmented report from Maine describes a chaotic September election with the Republican state ticket suffering. The turmoil affected multiple campaign figures and the overall slate amid tense political clashes.
Howton and Waeloatt Win Narrowly in Local Election
The article notes Howton and Waeloatt elected by a reduced majority, while Republicans gain at least ten of thirteen seats. It mentions the legislature plans to convene and address the Hepelliown cangoniiv in the capital.
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Howton
Governor Pingree Seen Winning Re Election by 40000
Early returns and estimates suggest Governor Pingree will secure re election by about forty thousand votes. The report notes a strong showing for his party in the state capital and surrounding counties with analysts predicting a solid victory margin.
Wisconsin Elects Republican Governor and Legislature
Wisconsin voters gave a Republican statewide ticket and legislature a clear verdict as ten congressmen were decided with the tenth yet uncertain. Sodio named as governor faced a tight race, but the final outcome hinged on late returns.
Reconstruction era filing fuels re election speculation in Cheyenne
Local notices indicate the 10 o clock meeting spurs talk of George Richards seeking re election against WH Al ger Fusion and Moy dell Rep congress candidate. Voter interest rises as November contests approach with party lines drawn and campaign emphasis on regional issues.
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Cheyenne
George Richards
Alger
Fusion
Moydell
Congress
Riot Strife Hits Greenwood During South Carolina Election
Excitement and shooting marked election day in Greenwood with white and Black factions clashing. Tolberts and Luther’s supporters suffered wounds as shots rang out near Phoenix. A white party from Greenwood returned home badly wounded three others, while the area remained tense at night as both sides fielded armed groups and reports of casualties spread.
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Mrr
Bone Bithrides
Phoenix
T. P. Tolbornih
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Th i. Tolberts
Luthers
Wehridge
Fran
Bvrelimas
John HK
ET Selberts
Boney
Oreenwand
Bush
J. Vyounger
Jonwell Fleming
Mr Miller
Republican state libel victory in June election
In the June 6 state election, Caverter Goer won the Republican nomination by a 1000 plus margin over Democrat Penaliste and five silver Republicans. The statewide vote totals reached about 8,000 to 16,000 in the first district, with Tonpur Republicanand ahead by over 2,000 and Moody Republicans close to seven thousand in the second district.
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Olheuten
Caverter Goer
King
Ion
Flekel
Tonpur
Moody
Election hints and light vote shift in Minnesota race
In Minneapolis St Paul area voters backed Gov Duane Huene Hep and a strong Republican ticket including seven GOP Congress men. The legislature favors re election of Senator Coshman K Davie. Balloting was light with a sparse turnout.
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BL. Paul
Minn
Huene
Coshman K. Davie
Representatives Lull and Capren Re elected by Larger Pluralities
Providence Hood May report that Representatives Lull and Capren were re elected with increased pluralities.
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Providence
Hood
May
Lull and Capren
Rep
Democ rats retain control in Charlgton election
Voters in Charlgton elects without opposition as Democratic slate faces no rival. Longwood group remains unchallenged, securing continued party influence in local governance.
Mystery Delegation Lines Up For Future Vote
A miscellaneous fragment notes a seven-member delegation forming for an upcoming event. It mentions a gubernatorial race or editorial battle that is not scheduled to occur until a year from now.
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Natches, Mise
Memphis Ballot Count Shapes Governors Race
In Memphis Tennessee on a November election day the Democratic slate leads the governor race while the party holds eight congressional seats. The message notes a fifteen point margin and emphasizes party strength in the state legislature.
Democrats Sweep Legislature and Congress Majority
In St. Louis an election result shows Democrats winning the legislature and securing twelve of fifteen congressional seats. The outcome marks a strong showing for the party across state and national representation.
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St. Louis
Happiness vs Misery Dy Chapeot Tonle Tablets
An advertisement offers a supposed cure described as a remedy for drink habit and various ailments. It promises guaranteed relief and urges readers to request a pamphlet, listing William G. Clark of Scranton, Pennsylvania as contact.
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Wm. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scrantoi
Wanted: Any Kind of Work in Scranton Area
Classified notice seeking employment for various trades and services. Mentions locations in Scranton and Lackawanna County with references to businesses and individuals offering jobs or seeking workers. Includes names and incomplete addresses, plus scattered contact hints.
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W. Ziegter & Co
Locum Street
Philadelphia
Addieve
Stone Avene
Germah
Reese Street
A. LL
Pranklin Avenue
Snmmall Furnt
Irvine Avenue
Scranton
Frenklin
Unclear source fragment on local notices and names
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places in a messy notice. Names and locations such as Santos Drive, Lacdice Tie, and NeegarGee Brothers Printers appear amid garbled phrases about funds, costs, and suppliers. No coherent event or outcome is identifiable.
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Natal
Santos
Avenu
Themel
Delaware and Hudson Trains From Scranton on Sunday Schedule
Trains depart Scranton on Sunday July ord with multiple times to Carbondale, Albany, Montreal, and New York via Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania routes. Arrivals mirror outbound service from Wilkes-Barre and south, with various express options and connections. Officials include RIE K. G, PLA Albany NY and J. Ww. Choss, D P A Beranton PA.
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Philadelphia
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Wilkes-Barre
Bely & W. RR
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Masleton
Pottaville
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Chicago
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Peinte
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Polnia
Cottanto
Botetta
Carbondale
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M. Lowi Camhe
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Canada
Br Rie K. G
PLA
N.Y. J
Ww. Choss
P. A. Beranton
Central Railroad of New Jersey Train Schedule Highlights
Philadelphia Reading Terminal service links to New York foot of Liberty and Hoboken with connections to Allentown Bethlehem Harrisburg and shore points. Sunday and weekday departures listed with times and transfer options via overpass connections to Broadway cable cars ferries and urban rail.
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Fexpresafi
Cexpremed
Booth Ferry
Whitehall Street
Pannengers
Satroads
Broadway
Brooklyn
Rinten Beard
Scranton to New York Rail Changes Noted in Brief
A scrambled note mentions Erie and Wyoming Valley travel, a departure from Scranton to New York on a line with intermediate points, and a shift toward Towley and Lana. Readable fragments hint at timetable adjustments and station details.
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Timie Tate
Yrojus Luave Scranton
New York
Newhureg Snl
Kerio Ratte
Ulse Fear Towley
Lana Ponte
Tralis Heriod
Berne
Polpty
Ttn Man
Ontario and Western railroad schedule fragment
Train times from Beranton to Carbond and Cathode eet include departures at 1 p m and 4 p m with connections to other lines. The fragment mentions New York and a conductor or official named P. Pechoi TT. D1. Nu pe Nitty, reflecting a period rail timetable style.
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Beranva
Bove
York
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P. Pechoi
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