Coolidge Leads 1924 Returns Amid Mixed Congressional Progress
New York early returns show Calvin Coolidge widening a nationwide lead with decisive votes in seven western states including Minnesota and North and South Dakota. Congress remains unsettled as Republicans gain 12 seats in the House and 3 or 4 in the Senate amid close races in Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
New York
Calvin Coolidge
West
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
la Follette
Coolidge
House
Senate
Nicholas Longworth
Oho
Finis J. Garrett
Tennessee
Congress
Dawes
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Delaware
Iowa
Daniel F. Steck
Smith W. Brookhart
Senator la Follette
Brookhart
Magnus Johnson
Representative Schall
Wisconsin
Victor Berger
Priest A. Braun
Light punishments for crimes in Soviet Russia shock U.S. readers
Soviet officials assess crime penalties as surprisingly mild with murder often limited to five years unless tied to banditry. Death sentences are rare and sometimes not carried out, as in the Boris Savinkov espionage case where a confession led to a ten year term.
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Soviet Russia
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
Boris Savinkof
Americans Boost Zurich Tourism this Summer
Zurich reports an unprecedented summer of American visitors with hotels filled nightly. City authorities repurposed a school building as temporary sleeping quarters to house travelers during the peak season.
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Switzerland
Zurich
Woman elected Texas governor first time in history
Miriam A. Ferguson won the Texas governor race becoming the first woman to hold the post in the state. The Democrat defeated Republican Dr George C Butte after three campaigns. Ferguson, called Ma, is married to former governor James W. Ferguson and remained home during much of the campaign. She has two daughters one married in Austin and a grandson. Neighbors greeted her election at night.
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Dallas
Texas
Miriam A. Ferguson
Wyoming
Nellie Ross
Ferguson
George C. Butte
James WK. Ferguson
Govenor
Temple
Austin
President Takes South Dakota Too
President Coolidge surpasses the 66 000 vote mark at 100 A M in South Dakota with returns from about half of the 1 888 precincts showing a majority over LaFollette and Davis combined.
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Associated Press
Sioux Fallas
S. Db
Coolidge
South Dakota
LaFollette
Davis
Coolidge Extends Lead in California Precinct Returns
California precinct returns show President Coolidge leading Senator LaFollette 387,930 to 202,306 with 3,912 of 7,465 precincts reporting and Davis at 53,939 as of four o clock in the morning.
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San Francisco
Calif
California
Coolidge
Senator LaFollette
LaFollette
Davis
Coolidge Wins Large Illinois Lead in Early Returns
AP reports Illinois partial totals from 2,550 of 5,989 precincts show Coolidge with 854 475 votes against Davis 308 778 and LaFollette 240 444. Senator results show Deneen leading Sprague 750 833 to 478 395 while Governor race favors Small 779 192 over Jones 545 921.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ilinois
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
Deneen
Sprague
Small
Jones
La Follette Says He Is In It For Life
Senator Robert M. La Follette, defeated independent candidate for the presidency, declared this is only a single battle in the long struggle. He stated he is enlisted for life in the fight and that progressives will not be dismayed by the result. He added there can be no compromise on the fundamental issues they stand for.
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Associated Press
Madison
Wis
Robert M. la Follette
No Use Only Dreaming Get Busy Work Pays Off
An Atlanta Constitution quotation urges action over idle dreaming as success follows persistent effort. The saying emphasizes daily labor turning visions into tangible results.
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Atlanta Constitution
President Coolidge extends simple thanks after election
President Coolidge expressed gratitude for the American voter's confidence following his election. He said he serves by divine providence and dedicates his powers to the country, pledging to serve with common sense and the welfare of all citizens.
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Associated Preas
Washington
Coolidge
Radio on repate trucks proves worth in Detroit
After five months of use the radio directed emergency repair trucks for Detroit Street Railway saves the city over $2,000 monthly says H M Gould assistant general manager. Previously trucks repaired on call then returned to stations awaiting further orders and permanent repairs. Last May after two years of development the radio system began with police station orders then direct transmissions.
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Detroit
Detroit Street Railway Department
H. M. Gould
Kop
Beyond Redemption Shame in the Weavers Net
A reflective line notes that shame weaves through life like a thread in a net, with flaws in creation noted as imperfect. Bulwer.
Davis Congratulates Coolidge On Victory
John W. Davis telegraphed President Coolidge to congratulate him on the election and express hope for continued welfare of the country. Coolidge replied with thanks and appreciation for the patriotic sentiments.
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Washington
John W. Davis
President Coolidge
Borrowing Power Described As Social Favor in Nuck Note
A fragment notes that convenient quality of personality enables a man to borrow money as if granting a favor, attributed to Inck c . nuck, with unclear context. The wording suggests a social dynamic of reputation influencing credit.
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Inck
C . Nuck
Donahey Wins by 427 Vote Lead in County Supervisor Race
Countywide results show Sam Donahey leading Clyde Maxwell by 427 votes for supervisor as Marion township votes yet to be counted. Across contests Republicans win by large margins. Coolidge leads Davis and La Follette nationally while Steck and Brookhart split Senate votes. County tallies list Hahn for governor Hammill over Murtagh. Kopp over Bell for Congress. Bauer ahead of Foster for representative. Griffith over Crone for auditor. Shearer over Gobble for treasurer. Kilgore over Minted for clerk. Ferguson ahead of Sigafonse for supervisor. Denison ahead of Smith for sheriff. Rice over Daniel for recorder.
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Marion Township
Sam Donahey
Clyde Maxwell
Merion
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
Brookhart
Steck
Washington
Washington Township
Brook
Maxwell
Davie
la Follette
Hammill
Shearer
Gobble
Kilgore
Ferguson
Sigafonse
Donahey
Denison
Smith
Rice
Daniel
Railroad shares show strength amid market rally
New York November 5 Railroad stocks led gains with the Big Four up 7 points and Jersey Central 4, Union Pacific 3, as investors priced in a Coolidge victory. Indications of a working majority spurred broad buying and several rails hit new 1924 peaks. Total first hour sales topped 450000 shares as call money held at 2 percent.
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New York
Coolidge
Congress
Jersey Central
Union Pacific
Indian Creek Halloween Social Draws Large Crowd
Miss Inez Farrier attended with Rich family. Roy Sowash of Mo line stayed at C M Corpman home. Indian Creek school house event featured Jacko Lanterns and a witch. Loxes candy sales totaled about 22 060. Various locals visited patients and friends including Mrs Ed Squires and newborn Floyd Farrier.
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Indian Creek
Inez Farrier
Roy Sowash
Moline
C. M. Corpman
Clara Garrett
Christine Mineart
Hiloah Farrier
Ralph Frazey
County Hospital
Ed Squires
Floyd Farrier
Valley
Eidgar Farrier
Henry Farrier
Washington
Henry Curl
Mrs. Ross Leads Wyoming Governor Race in Early Returns
Cheyenne Wyoming November 5 With President Coolidge seen as likely to win large in Wyoming attention focused on Mrs Taylor Ross widow of late Governor William B Ross as she led Republican Eugene J Sullivan by over 3000 votes early returns show John W Davis trailing as La Follette leads the Democrat field Francis E Warren appears headed for election over Robert Reese in a crowded poll scene
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Associated Press
Cheyenne
Wyo
Coolidge
Taylor Ross
Wm. Bb. Ross
Wyoming
Eugene J. Sullivan
John W. Davis
la Follette
United States
Francis Ek. Warren
Robert Reese
Thanksgiving Day Proclaimed by President Coolidge
President Coolidge issued a proclamation declaring Thursday November 27 as Thanksgiving Day. He urged thanks for continuing world peace and better international relations, plus improving domestic conditions including health, industrial production, and abundant harvests.
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Washington
Coolidge
Coolidge Leads In Oregon Vote As Results Filter In
With about half of Oregon precincts reporting early results President Coolidge leads with 54 751 votes to Davis 24 236 and La Follette 21 993 from 893 of 1 760 precincts The Senate race shows McNary leading with 50 638 votes Milton A Miller 20 116 Coulter 5 688 and Robinson 698 from 699 precincts reported.
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Associated Tress
Portland
Ore
Oregon
Coolidge
Davis
LaFollette
John
Charles McNary
Milton A. Miller
Coulter
Robinson
Socialist-Labor
Pernambuco garrison revolts in Brazil town
Beunos Aires dispatch reports the garrison at Pernambuco Brazil has revolted. La Nacion's Montevideo correspondent cites a Melo dispatch near the Bragi Nan frontier as the source of the claim.
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Brazil
Associated Press
Beunos
Gillett Elected Senator by Massachusetts Voters
Boston voters completed results showing Frederick H. Gillett, Republican, beating Democrat David I. Walsh for Senate. With nearly all precincts counted, Gillett led 511,446 to 505,427.
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Gillett
People of
Massachusetts
Associated Press
Boston
Frederick H. Gillett
David I. Walsh
Trom
Heston
Waleh
Brookhart Concedes Defeat in Iowa Senate Race
Senator Smith W. Brookhart of Washington Iowa conceded defeat after Daniel Steck of Ottumwa led by about 5 000 to 6 000 votes with 100 precincts left to count. Brookhart’s campaign manager cited 2334 of 2418 precincts reporting shows Steck ahead. The close race surprised many as Coolidge’s strength and factional opposition influenced the outcome.
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Associated Praga Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
Washington
Associated Press
Daniel P. Steck
Ottumwa
Brookhart
Cook
Des Moines
Louis H. Cook
Daniel Steck
Lowa
Iowa
Burton E. Sweet
Steck
Coolidge
LaFollette
Dawes
Bleck
Republican Leads In Oklahoma Race
Oklahoma City report shows W B Pine leading Republican senator aspirant over J C Walton with a strong Ku Klux Klan driven campaign, while Democratic presidential candidate lags by about 26 000 votes in a Davis county influenced election.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Davis County
W. B. Pine
J. C. Walton
Coolidge Leads in Washington as Partial Precincts Report
Washington returns show President Coolidge leading with 75 306 votes from 694 complete precincts out of 2437. Davis 13 066 and La Follette 45 921 as of November 5 in Seattle.
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Seattle
Wash
Coolidge
Davia
LaFollette
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