Women Vote Dominates Election Coverage In 1920
Washington and New York reports show both Democrats and Republicans claiming victory as Americans vote for president and Congress. Analysts debate women voters who old parties hope will swing outcomes, while forecasts discuss expected Senate and House results, with states like Ohio Nevada and others in play.
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Senate and House Party Composition Before Election
The article outlines current congressional makeup with 48 Republicans, 1 Progressive Republican, 47 Democrats in the Senate and 190 Democrats, 232 Republicans, plus several independents and vacancies in the House. It notes 32 Senate seats expiring next March, 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans, and that Democrats need 51 seats for a majority since most vacancies favor Republicans.
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Count Primo Magri Dwarf Noble Dies in Middleboro Hospital
Count Primo Magri, second husband of Mrs. Tom Thumb and a famous dwarf, died in a Middleboro hospital after a two week illness. He was seventy one years old, stood 137 inches tall and weighed 55 pounds.
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Riots reported around Odessa drive Jewish refugees to flee
Constantinople November 2 reports describe serious uprisings in the Odessa district. The unrest is said to be accompanied by the slaughter of many Jews and Jews in the area are fleeing to Odessa.
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U S Reassures Japan On California Laws
Washington says the State department reassured the Japanese ambassador that no anti Japanese legislation will be acceptable unless it aligns with existing law and the national instinct of justice. The statement emphasizes commitment to lawful and fair treatment amid concerns over California measures.
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Yankee Schooner Espernto Wins International Cup in Thrilling Finish
The Yankee Schooner Esperanto, captained by Marty Welsh, won the forty mile cup race in Halifax, crossing seven minutes ahead of Canadian Delawanna to claim the $4,000 Royal Canadian Yacht Club trophy. Delawanna led early before Esperanto surged ahead on the final leg bowing to bow finish amid a large crowd. Official times place Esperanto at 4 34.80 and Delawanna at 4 41.45.
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Irish Revolt Intensifies as Police Suffer Heavy Losses
London reports six British policemen killed and ten wounded in a violent weekend in Ireland. Attacks target military and constabulary forces across Thurles, Granard, Dungannon, and Kerry towns, with bombings, shootings, and arson causing widespread terror.
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Ireland
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Dungannon
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Kerry
West Tralee
Abbey Dorney
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Listowell
Bally Duff
Tipperary
Literary Prize Fame and Contested Fame for Knut Hamsun
An inconsistent clipping notes Knut Hamsun winning a 1920 literary prize and facing acclaim as a great living fiction writer. It mentions Chicago readers recalling him with a blurred portrait and references his works translated into numerous languages and many published volumes.
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Chierro
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Deke
Radium Seeks Cure After Woman’s Illness in N Y Hospital
A radiium incident at Faxton Hospital involved workers and a patient seeking a $15,000 cure. The mineral reportedly was used on a woman’s breast to treat cancer. A hemline woman removed and discarded the radium, delaying recovery and raising concerns about safety in the hospital work.
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Crew of White Star Liner Cretic Riot at Boston Pier
Customs officers raided the White Star liner Cretic at Commonwealth pier for contraband liquor. Crew fought with crowbars and knives as police boats, patrolmen, navy marines, and coast guard sailors helped overpower the crew. 400 bottles of cognac were found under the engine room floor, with 600 more taken Sunday, and drugs secreted in gariffe were uncovered.
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United States Rejects Blockade of Black Sea Ports
State Department officials say the U S declined to join England and France in blockading Black Sea ports to back General Wrangel. The U S queried the move and warned about potential protests if trade with Soviet Russia is restricted. Italy opposes the blockade saying it violates humanity and inter allied trade agreements.
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United States Trade Policy and Soviet Relations
A quotation states that the U S has never joined a movement against the Soviet government and has instead opened trade with the USSR. It asserts that anyone wishing to trade with the Soviet Union may do so, framing economic engagement as the policy.
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United States
Dayton Professor Sues for $100,000 Over Journal Statement
In Dayton Ohio a $100,000 damages suit was filed by Prof. William Estabrook Chancellor of Wooster against Burkham Herrick company publisher of the Dayton Journal. The suit claims the paper published a denial of responsibility by Chancellor for printed matter about Senator Harding which he did not make.
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Prison for booze sellers in Chicago
Charles M. Sommers owner of the Birchmont hotel and St. James Grill and his cousin William Sommers manager of the Birchmont were sentenced by Judge Landis for conspiracy to violate prohibition laws and selling liquor. Charles received 20 months in Leavenworth and a $20000 fine. William 90 days in county jail.
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Four Die In Burlington Train Wreck Near Stanton Depot
A collision of three Burlington trains near the Stanton depot killed four people. The dead include Charles Conklin, engineer of train No. 1 from Creston Iowa. Elmer E. Anderson, fireman of train No. 1 from Creston. Tyndall, engineer of train No. 10 from Lincoln Nebraska. and an unidentified tramp aboard the westbound train.
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Charles Conklin
Creston
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Elmer E. Anderson
Tyndall
Lincoln
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Pierce Dies Suddenly Publisher of Iowa Homestead
Des Moines Iowa November 2 James M Pierce publisher of the Iowa Homestead died suddenly at his home in Des Moines. He led the paper and was a prominent figure in Iowa journalism. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
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James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Navy Enlistment Surge Promised by Central Recruiters
At a Chicago conference Lieut. Com. G A Beall said the U S Navy has left wartime lows and will soon reach full enlistment plus a surplus in trade schools. He urged ex servicemen to reenlist as 2 200 recruiting agencies push the drive across Ohio Indiana Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and Kentucky with navy brass as well as Detroit Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis Peoria Milwaukee and Chicago stations.
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United States Navy
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Recital
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Bureau of Navigation
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Indiana
Ilinois
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Jazz Band of the Navy
New Ashford Gives Cox Six Harding Twenty Eight
In Massachusetts New Ashford edged Cox 28 to 26 as Harding posted a 28 point performance guiding the home side to a narrow victory.
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New Ashford Reports First Presidential Votes
In Massachusetts, New Ashford is the first town to report its presidential vote with 28 for Harding and 6 for Cox. Eastern cities begin early returns as New York polls close at 4 pm, with results expected in the evening.
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Mexico to pay Britain for Benton killing settlement
Great Britain and Mexico reach a settlement over the 1914 killing of William S. Benton near Juarez. Mexico will pay Mrs. Benton $10,000 in cash plus a pension of $2.50 daily as long as she remains unmarried.
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Cocoa Prices Fall Across Market
Cocoa and chocolate wholesale prices dropped 4 to 5 cents a pound as cocoa, tea, and coffee markets trend downward, according to local manufacturers in Montreal.
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