Presidential Election Hype Heads to Polls in Key States
Voters brace for a final stretch as Cox and Roosevelt surge in Democratic ranks against Republican hopes. Harding is projected to win 368 to 395 electoral votes, with tight battles in Ohio Nevada Arizona Kentucky Maryland New Mexico Tennessee North Carolina Oklahoma and others. Women voters loom large amid questions about turnout. Chicago reports heavy early activity and strong efforts to prevent fraud during a pivotal election eve.
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Democratic Demonstration Planned Outside White House
Washington DC November 1 the Democratic campaign committee of the District of Columbia plans a League of Nations demonstration tonight in front of the White House. League sympathizers will march up Pennsylvania Avenue grouped by states to the executive mansion where patriotic songs will be sung and brief addresses are expected.
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Voter Staffing Changes Noted Across Districts
Reports indicate in many districts the usual number of poll workers will be doubled or tripled. The increased staffing aims to speed lines and improve accuracy during the voting process.
Women Vote Drive Expected Strong in Kansas Election
Topeka leaders forecast turnout will exceed the 1920 level when Kansas women cast their first ballots for president. The state slate includes Republicans, Democrats, and a full Socialist ticket with candidates for Congress in six districts.
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DOJ Agents Stir WV Election Efforts
Charleston reports that federal district attorney Lon Kelly announced a large presence of Department of Justice agents in southern West Virginia counties. Party leaders complete plans to mobilize voters for what officials call the heaviest election in years.
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Campaigns Near End as Roberts and Taylor Rally Tennessee
Nashville reports both parties appeal to voters statewide. Governor Roberts closes campaign from Livingston this afternoon while Republican Alf Taylor plans three speeches in East Tennessee.
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Georgia voters weigh woman suffrage and party shifts
In Atlanta on election eve November 1 1920 Democrats held their usual big lead while Republicans show activity. The main focus is reports that Georgia law blocks women from registering statewide with the registration requirement.
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Election Returns Tuesday Night From The Times Enterprise
The Times Enterprise partners with Western Union and Associated Press to provide election returns on Tuesday November second. Returns will be shown on a Madison Street screen starting about 8 pm and continue for several hours with full, accurate updates as they arrive.
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Medical student Kevan Barry executed at Mountjoy prison
Kevan Barry a medical student was executed at Mountjoy prison for taking part in a summer attack on a military escort in Dublin. Nearly a thousand people prayed outside the prison as the sentence was carried out and Barry’s mother said she was proud her son was dying for Ireland.
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Death of Gen E M Law Leaves Few Confederate Generals
Washington dispatch reports the death of Gen E M Law at Bartow Florida. Only survivors of the Confederate Army rank of general officers are Brig. Generals Marcus J Wright Felix Robertson and Arthur Pendleton Bagby. Wright now 89, born Purdy Tennessee, made Brigadier General in 1862.
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Key West Aerial Mail Service Inaugurated
Key West Fla November 1 two hydro planes departed for Havana inaugurating a daily mail and passenger service.
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Cox Advocates League Entry as Election Ends
Dayton Ohio November 1 Gov Cox rests at Trail's End before final campaign speech at Toledo tonight. He says Harding would block peace treaty ratification, provoking controversy. Cox urges going into the league, cites 81,000 American war dead and global moral duty as suffering humanity waits on America's voice.
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Women Demand Vote Access Six Months Before Election
In the era of constrained suffrage many women announce they will still demand the right to vote despite registration requirements six months prior to the election. The move reflects ongoing pressure from advocates and organizers seeking to expand participation.
Arkansas voters face contests and multiple electors
Little Rock Arkansas voters on November 1 will find Democratic Republican and Socialist presidential electors on the ballot with opposition to the Democratic standard bearer in most races. Governor candidate Thomas C Crae faces Townsend Blount and Sam Busler among others.
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Mexico To Pay Widow Of British Man In 1914 Case
Great Britain secures settlement with Mexico over the Juarez murder of William S. Benton. Mexico will pay Mrs. Benton ten thousand dollars in cash and provide a pension of two dollars and fifty cents daily for as long as she remains unmarried.
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Ulster Town Night of Terror In Reprisals
Dungannon Ireland reports a terrifying night after a constable was wounded during an attack on a police patrol by civilians. Armed men visited the town in disguise, firing bombs in Sinn Fein business houses, wrecking several places, and forcing many families to flee to the countryside.
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Negroes Apply Torch to Alabama Farmers
News from Montgomery Alabama reports a night riding spree in Montgomery County with arson against white farmers. Two negroes are dead and properties including two white farmers homes ten bales of cotton mills and cabins burned. ten negroes arrested and fourteen released. White men suspected of directing the riders.
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Cox and Harding Deliver Campaign Speeches Then Await Returns
In Dayton Gov. Cox plans a Toledo speech tonight then returns to Dayton for election-night totals. Marion sees Sen. Harding resting after campaign duties as he and his wife vote early tomorrow and host AP wired returns at Harding headquarters.
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Japan Assured No Radical California Laws Accepted
Washington reports the State Department affirming no anti Japanese legislation in California will be acceptable unless it complies with existing law and national justice. The statement, prepared by Under-Secretary Davis, responds to inquiries and conveys assurances to the Japanese ambassador.
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Negro Croesus Rides Freight Train With Stocks
A man described as Gurley Green rode a freight car into New York with about $100,000 in stocks on his person, plus $250 cash and a bank book. He claimed ownership of $900,000 in stock and said he travels by freight for fun after his arrest on a disorderly charge.
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Exports Showed Gain During Past Month
Washington reports exports to Europe and South America rose slightly in September signaling partial rebound from August slump. Meanwhile shipments to Asia declined further and imports from all three continents fell sharply.
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Biggest peace time army training camp opens at Camp Benning
Columbus Ohio November 1 The largest peace time officers training school in U S Army history opened at Camp Benning with speeches by Brig General Walter Gordon commandant Major General Farnsworths chief of infantry Major General Haan director of war plans division and others
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White Predicts Democratic Victory Across Nation
National Democratic chairman George White forecasts a sweeping win for the Democrats in the 1920 election. He predicts Cox carries border states Maryland West Virginia Kentucky Missouri Oklahoma and the Southern states Ohio Indiana and several Atlantic seaboard states including New York Massachusetts Rhode Island New Jersey Connecticut and New Hampshire. Western states are seen leaning Democratic as well with Nebraska California and North Dakota among victories. Minnesota Oregon Wisconsin Kansas and Iowa noted as improving prospects.
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Attacks Rock West and South Ireland Sunday
Dublin reports at least fourteen attacks on police and military across West and South Ireland Sunday evening. Six police officers were killed and eight wounded. one military member and one naval man were wounded. one civilian also killed.
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Anti Socialist Victory in Rome Municipal Vote
In Rome on Sunday October 31 anti socialist candidates won the municipal elections by large margins. The city filled with enthusiasm as parades with national flags marched through the streets.
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