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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1920

Page

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Governor Cox Pledges Aid to Harding Victory

Dayton dispatch notes Cox congratulates Senator Harding and pledges support to the new administration. The Dayton News calls the election over and lauds the nationwide Republican triumph with Harding projected to win a large electoral college majority. Women’s suffrage influenced vote counts and state results show Republicans surge in several key states.

America The Dayton News United States Publc

New York Votes In Republican Landslide In 1924 Election

New York state swung Republican by about 1 000 000 votes in the presidential race, with Smith leading Governor race though Miller may win missing districts. Senator James W. Wadsworth Jr. was elected over Lieut. Gov. Mary C Walker as Republicans gain control of both legislative chambers and add five House seats despite two districts uncounted.

New York Smith Nathan K. Miller United States James W. Wadsworth Marry C. Walker Congress

Bryan Votes Ticket Straight

Lincoln Nebraska November 4 1896 William J Bryon Totel supports the straight Democratic ticket announced in a local election update.

Bryan Lincoln, Neb William J. Bryon Totel

WilsonUnaffected by Vote in Referendum

Washington four The Republican tod slide in the selenm referendum on the League of Nations has not affected President Wilson health. Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson the president s personal physician said after a noontime visit that Wilson was unaffected by the revolt and had spent a good night.

Washington Nev League of Nations Wilson Cary T. Grayson Grayson

End of the League claim by Senator Johnson

United States Senator Hiram W. Johnson of the irreconcilables declares that the election results signify the end of the League of Nations. He says the league has been repudiated and Harding's victory reflects a reassertion of Americanism and a denationalization effort.

Johnson Ameritanium San Francisco United States Hiram W. Johnson Senate League of Nations Thesday Harding

Six Negroes Lynched At Booth In Ocoee

At Ocoee near Orlando on election day a clash at the polls led to a white mob burning five Black men to death and hanging another from a tree. Two white men were killed and several wounded during the fighting as authorities pursued Norman who allegedly threatened officials.

Ocoee Orlando Fla Mose Norman Norman Leo Bogard

Harding Victory Grips Nation Largest Presidential Plurality Ever

News reports declare Warren G. Harding elected president with the largest popular plurality in U.S. history. Republicans gain Senate and House majorities, while Democrats fail to win big cities. League of Nations issue and wartime measures drive the political shift nationwide.

Washington Warren G. Harding United States Roosevelt Parker Senate Representatives Antonal East Middle West Ori Ed Tre Howesf Congress Harding League of Nations Indiana Kentucky West Virginia

Republicans Win Senate Majority Across Nation

New York reports indicate a Republican Senate majority of 12 to 16 with landslide wins in Illinois Indiana California and New Hampshire. Key contests see McKinley Watson Moses and Lenroot reelected or ahead, while California Nevada and Nevada show strong GOP gains and House races tilt toward Republicans along with prohibition support.

New York Senate United States New Hampshire George H. Moses Raymond B. Stevens Moses Ilinois W. B. McKinley Peter A

Coal price rise hits Madison miners and Chicago buyers

Chicago menen are paying about 8 per ton above contract price for coal in Madison as reported by T. J. Beswick. He is treasurer of the Conklin Coal Company of Madison, noting a significant gouge on coal costs for suppliers and buyers alike.

Madison Wis Chicago Wid- Menen T. J. Beswick Conklin Coal Company

Calls Upon The President To Resign

Citizens urge the president to resign immediately and again press for resignation by January 18, asserting constitutional duty and political pressure amid mounting criticism and calls for leadership change.

Harding Secretary to Succeed on Marshall Resignation

William Jennings Bryan arrived in Chicago on a speaking tour and urged President Wilson to resign at once. He proposed Vice President Marshall resign by December 1st, making Senator Harding the president and Secretary of State in a chain of succession.

The Evening Journal Chicago Wm. Bryan Wilson Marshall Bryan Harding

Pleasant Plains society, wedding, and well wishes noted

The Pleasant Plains Missionary society met with Mrs George Limerman for an all day meeting with visitors including Mrs Florence Durst Mrs Maude Brown Miss Alta Munson Wright and Dora and Mary Zeck A Hubbard squash was given for dinner today Miss Anna Gerdes and David Harry Kleese were married last night at the German Evangelical church Rev C W Klien officiated attended by Miss Blanche Woodburn and Glenn Beenblossom The bride wore Belgian blue charmeuse satin and a matching hat Both sets of parents are named locally and friends extend congratulations and best wishes to the couple

Pleasant Plains Missionary Society George Limerman Florence Durst Maude Brown Alta Munson Wright Dora Mary Zeck Anna Gerdes David Harry Kleese C. W. Klien German Evangelical Church Blanche Woodburn Glenn Beenblossom John Gerdes John Gerdes of Northeast of Town, and Is A Splendid Young Woman. Mr. Kleese Walter Kleese Journal

Quick home sale and local notices fill community page

A quick sale offers a leased home at 65 dollars a month until March 1 for 5800 dollars. Other notes report Miss E Wente visiting Davport and Miss Eve Mae Willer, a Saturday Aluminum Club at Moe Elhinney's, Rose Goldner visiting Keota, a rummage sale by Presbyterian ladies on Iowa Ave, Mrs Barker and Mrs Shaw en route to Ottumwa for a Methodist convention, and Miss Susie Johnson returning to Titus after a business visit.

Susie Johnson Titus

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