Landon Sends Congrats to Roosevelt in Telegraph
Topeka Nov 4 Governor Alf Landon telegraphed President Roosevelt congratulating him on victory. Chicago Nov 3 Republican National Chairman John Hamilton said Roosevelt's reelection is assured.
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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1936
Page
10
Topeka Nov 4 Governor Alf Landon telegraphed President Roosevelt congratulating him on victory. Chicago Nov 3 Republican National Chairman John Hamilton said Roosevelt's reelection is assured.
Republican incumbent Senator Hastings conceded defeat to Democrat James H. Hughes as precincts reported early today. With 105 of 202 precincts in Mushes led Hughes 21 507 while Hastings trailed in a closely watched Delaware election result.
President Roosevelt retires shortly after 2 A M after a night of returns showing a sweeping victory. He ends the night without awaiting congratulations from Governor Alfred M Landon the Republican opponent in Hyde Park.
New York reports Republican William F. Bleakley conceded the re election of Governor Herbert H. Lehman after an early morning tally. The statewide result confirms Lehman's continued leadership and ends the gubernatorial contest.
Frank Knox Republican candidate for vice president sent a telegram to President Roosevelt at 12:45 a.m. CST congratulating him. Knox said the American people have clearly indicated their will and praised the confidence they expressed in Roosevelt.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said the election results matched his expectations and expressed immense satisfaction. Hull noted the outcome aligns with his prior confidence and views on the political landscape.
New York November 4 Democrats showed early leads in several states including Delaware Iowa Michigan and New Jersey while Massachusetts and South Dakota trailed. Governors races also favored Republicans in New Hampshire North Dakota and Vermont as Roosevelt era realignment loomed.
Columbus, Ohio flash: at 2 A.M. Francis Poulson, Democratic State Executive Committee chair, declared Davey would win the governorship despite Bricker leading in late returns. He forecast a majority of at least 100000 for Governor.
Democratic National Committee Chairman James Farley said final returns show President Roosevelt won an overwhelming vote of confidence, perhaps the greatest ever for an American president. He praised the people and Democratic workers for their efforts and thanked Americans and people of the world.
Former Governor Joseph B. Ely, a Jeffersonian Democrat, says the people have spoken and the Roosevelt policy endangered the American system. He vows not to depart from the full Democratic ticket and hopes Roosevelt's second term serves all the American people.
Reports from across Ohio show Governor Daver with a lead around 150000 as voters respond to protection policies. Poulson cites the yardstick of past elections, suggesting Daver will secure a majority and possibly a large margin if urban areas swing. The Roosevelt reelection landslide is cited as proof of statewide support.
In Maori lore a chief should not blow on a fire with his mouth because his sacred breath would travel through the fire to the meat and then to the eater, causing certain death.
New York early today reports indicate Democrats would hold the next House with a three to one margin based on scattered returns. Democrats held 322 seats to 193 for Republicans two years ago, with partial returns in 21 states showing 1.3 Democrats and ten Republicans.
New York November 3 Earl Browder Communist candidate for president said the election results rebuke the red baiters The defeat signals opposition to reactionaries but not a decisive victory for the Progressives He cited strong New York City votes for the American Labor Party and a shrinking Socialist vote.
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