Harding Victory Leads Nationwide Republican Landslide
New York reports Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge elected president and vice president amid a record Republican landslide. Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa and others show large pluralities, with New York estimated at 1.25 million and Ohio around 250 thousand. Cox concedes as Harding leads in key states.
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New York
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidge
United States
Cox
Harding
Ohio
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Missouri
Illinois
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Wilson
League of Nations
Late returns show Republican sweep with Debs strong in cities
Early returns indicate a broad Republican victory led by Harding in Illinois and Kentucky while Cox trails. Debs gains weight in urban districts, notably Manhattan, with Socialist support higher than ever as Farmer-Labor votes remain largely uncounted by officials.
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Kansas
Illinois
Cox
Wilson
Harding
Hughes
Kentucky
Idaho
New York
Manhattan
The
World
Post
Brooklyn Engle
Debs
Eugene V. Debs
Atlanta
Farmer-Labor
Farmers Appeal to Wilson for Immediate Credit Relief
George P. Hampton of the Farmers National council urged President Wilson to extend immediate credit relief to farmers by executive action until Congress reconvenes. He met with Secretary Tumulty, who promised to present the request to the president at once.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
George P. Hampton
Farmers’ National Council
William H. Johnston
International Association of Machinists
Hampton
Tumulty
Army Enlistments Soar to Record October Total
Washington reports 17,625 regular army enlistments accepted in October, a peace time record. Adjt. Gen. Harris notes education benefits attract recruits. Total army strength reaches 208,781 with 158,466 stationed in the United States.
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Washington
Adjt
Harris
United States
Republican victory described as most overwhelming in U.S. history
Washington officials and military officers gathered at the headquarters as Clarence Miller secretary of the Republican national committee proclaimed the party had won an overwhelming victory in the election.
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Washington
Army
Navy
Clarence Miller
Republican National Committee
United States
Harding Precinct C Votes In Ward 4 Race
Harding precinct C in Ward 4 reports 873 for Harding and 75 for Cox with four blanks and one spoiled ballot. All registrants except 11 voted. Comparison with 1916 results is not possible due to precinct split.
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Marion
Harding
Cox
Debs Calls Election Voters Will Get What They Think
Eugene W. Debs, Socialist presidential nominee, declares in a final campaign statement that he will not be disappointed by the election results, asserting the people will get what they think they want so long as they think at all.
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Atlanta, Ga
Eugene W. Debs
Loan to Be Compulsory in New Zealand Tax Plan
London reports New Zealand will issue a loan funding compulsory subscription tied to one year's average income tax. The measure aims to raise revenue as part of a broader fiscal plan.
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New Zealand
Wellington
London
Wellipaton
U S Staff in Mexico to Quit
The State Department plans a major reshaping of the U S diplomatic presence in Mexico City after recognizing the De la Huerta government. Chargé d affaires George Summerlin is likely to resign, with further resignations expected as George Creel’s push for recognition is favored over regular officials. Summerlin was summoned to report on conditions and advised against recognition. Creel’s report prompted rapid policy shift and a insistence on specific Mexican congressional acts before formal recognition.
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Washington
State Department
de la Huerta
Mexico
George Summerlin
Mexico City
George Creel
Summerlin
Colby
Creel
Department
Wreck of Los Angeles Limited Claims Twelve Fatalities
San Bernardino California November 2 six bodies have been removed from the Salt Lake Railroad Los Angeles Limited wreck. Efforts continue to recover others believed killed. Only two coaches remained on track and most deaths occurred in the dining car. Thomas Bell is named among the dead and James I White is said seriously injured.
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San Bernadino
Cal
Los Angeles
U. S. Buys Foreign Oil After Record September Use
The Geological Survey reports September petroleum consumption at 48,670,000 barrels, a new high, while production slipped to an average of 1,261,500 barrels daily from August’s 1,270,870. Net imports totaled 10,914,000 barrels, offsetting the domestic shortfall.
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Washington
Geological Survey
Terence MacSwiney Buried in Cork Ceremony
Terence MacSwiney, late lord mayor of Cork, was buried Sunday with ceremonial honors reflecting his status as a national hero. An army air force plane droned overhead as part of the solemn procession in Cork.
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Cork
Terence MacSwiney
Indictments Fold into 1919 World Series Scandal
Chicago reports two indictments against 13 players including eight 1919 White Sox members. Edward Cicotte Joe Jackson Fred McMullin Arnold Gandil Buck Weaver Oscar Felsch and Charles Risberg named alongside Bill Burns Hal Chase Joseph Sullivan Rachel Brown Abe Attell. Charges claim operating a confidence game and conspiracy to defraud with $10,000 bonds. The case centers on alleged throwing of the 1919 World Series.
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Chicago
White Sox
Charles McDonald
Criminal Court
Edward Cicotte
Claude Williams
Joe Jackson
Fred McMullin
Arnold Gandil
George “Buck” Weaver
Oscar Felsch
Charles Risberg
Bill’ Burns
Cincinnati Club
Fine for adulterating oats by Armour Grain company
Washington reports Armour Grain company Chicago pleaded guilty to adulterating and misbranding 28 carloads of oats under the federal food and drugs act. The oats were said to be mixed with feed barley dirt and chaff and the company was fined 1050 dollars plus costs by the court. New York officials move to Chicago pledges delayed Plea timing set by Judge Mayer for Armour & Co executives on Lever act indictments.
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Washington
Armour Grain Company of Chicago
United States Department of Agriculture
New York
Julius M. Mayer
United States District Court
J. Ogden Armour
Edson White
Armour & Co
Chicago
Mayer
Manhattan
Bronx
Cut in wages is hinted
Chicago October 29 contractors met with Michael J Faherty president of the board of focal improvements and warned that prices are at their peak. They expect little wage relief next year unless union labor accepts smaller pay. Washington November 1 the government money trust investigation was urged in a farmers conference report.
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Chicago
Michael J. Faherty
Board of
Focal Improvements
Washington
Money Trust
Farmers’ Conference
Explosion at Niagara Powder plant kills twelve in New York
Twelve men died and several were injured in a blast at the Niagara Powder Company's North Tonawanda plant in New York. The incident occurred on November 2 as workers faced a catastrophic explosion and ensuing fires.
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North Tonawanda, N. Y
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Powder Company
North Tonawanda
N.Y
Elizabeth Harrison to Wed James Blaine Walker
New York November 2 engagement announced Miss Elizabeth Harrison youngest daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison twenty third President and James Blaine Walker will wed in the near future.
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Elizabeth Harrison
New York
James Blaine Walker
Bolshevik forces retreat along Dniester front
Dispatches report Bolshevik Russian troops retreating along the Dniester river front as fighting with Ukrainian forces continues on multiple sectors.
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Bolsheviki
Constantinople
Dniester River
J P Morgans Partner Kel logg Dies in New York
Daniel F Kel logg a partner of J P Morgan & Co died at his New York home He was a former city editor and financial editor of the Sun and was widely known as a writer This obituary notes his prominent career in journalism and finance and his status with the firm
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J. P. Morgan
New York
Daniel F. Kellogg
J. P. Morgan & Co
the Sun
Lawyer's Forgetful Narrative Sparks Local Wit
A Chicago bar member recalls a memory of a lawyer who, while forgetful, could recover with a line. The tale pivots on the prisoner at the bar being his own client and a witty reply about calumny. Compressed air protects piers. Oxford decides to grant women degrees. A dog tail joke and fresh air lift mood.
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Chicago
Fiend for Gossip Seeks Loud Music Record
A man asks a young assistant for the loudest music machine record to disrupt chatter so his wife can hear gossip when she leaves the room. The exchange underscores social wit and a quip about gossip in Portland.
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Portland Oregonian
Keep at the Helm and Steer Your Own Ship
A reflective aphorism contrasts hardship with personal responsibility and prudent self guidance in weathering financial strain and life’s uncertainties.
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