Democrats Claim Big Gains in Control of Congress
New York November 5 Democrats claim large gains as late returns raise the possibility of Senate and House control. By 1 45 pm 192 Democrats 141 Republicans and one Farmer Laborite elected to the new House with 218 needed for a majority. In the Senate Democrats fail to re elect Daniel Steck, losing to Republican L J Dickinson. If unsettled contests in Kentucky Minnesota Ohio South Dakota and Tennessee go their way they would still lack a clear Senate majority.
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New York
House of Representatives
Farmer-Laborite
Adinistration
Senate
Rats
Daniel F Steck
Town
L. J. Dickinson
Kentucky
Minnesota
Ohio
South Dakota
Tennesee
Sioux City
Aaron
John Anderson
Andarsons
Wakefield
Towa
Andersons
Mentons
Iowa
Woodbury
Iowa Realtors Licensed in State Wide Totals
Iowa real estate licenses issued since the licensing law began total 2 778 with 2 668 brokers and 1 110 salesmen. Income from fees since operations started was reported by Edith, head of the state real estate commission.
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Howa Realtors
Des Moines
Iowa
Ed 3Th
State Real Estate Commission
Wa Smi'h
Birka Funeral Friday for Mrs France
Funeral services for Mrs France will be held Friday at nine o clock at St James Cathedral. A later service will be held at Birka and another gathering is planned at the Birka Avenue location at eight o clock in the evening.
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France
St. James Cathe
Fo James Church
Birka
Armistice Day speaker chosen for Washington legion event
Edward L. O'Connor of Iowa City, noted lawyer and former county attorney, will deliver the Armistice day address at the World War veterans banquet in Washington. The Legion post also plans to invite Gold Star families and Spanish-American War veterans, with the Shieldes orchestra set to perform, as part of an inclusive event for all local World War soldiers. A district Legion convention at Mt Pleasant on November 12 will draw a large Washington delegation, with Maurice Cahill of Cedar and other officers expected to attend.
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Edward L. O'Connor
Iowa City
Shielde
O'Connor
Legion
District Legion Convention
Mt. Pleasant
Washington
Maur+rice Cahill
Cedar
Charity fantrati games target unemployed fund
Reports from New York on a plan to use post season college football for charity to aid unemployment. NYU interest grows with mayoral committee to pick opponents and venues. Possible matchups include Alabama Colgate and Michigan State teams. other cities weigh similar ventures to raise funds for jobless.
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New York
Laporte
Army
New York University
Alabama
Colgate
Mtch
Violets
St Paul. Minn
North Dakota University
Michigan Gane
Michigan University
Gavenor Green
Republicans of Iowa Lose Congressman
Returns from 1,859 precincts show IL Dickinson, Republican, defeating Democrat Daniel Steck for the U S House seat. Steck concedes after Dickinson’s lead grows. Turner wins governor as Hagomal Hagomal. Jacobsen, a Democrat, becomes Iowa’s first since 1917. Republicans face a more Democratic legislature ahead.
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United States Senate
Congress
IL. J. Dickinson
Daniel
B. Steck
Steck
Dan W. Turner
Fred P. Haemann
Dickinson
Turner
Hagomal
B. M. Jacobsen
F.D. Letts
Towa
Jacobsen
Iowa
Sieck
Funeral services for Mrs am soone former Washington county man
Funeral services are set for two o’clock Thursday afternoon at the L A Jones funeral home for Mrs am soone formerly of Washington county who died in Georgia. Burial will be in Pilotsburg cemetery. The body is to arrive 1 eventh.
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Amsoone
Washington
Georgia
L.A. Jones
A. W. Henke Rial
Pilotsburg
Funeral for Mrs Bell set in Wellman
Mrs. Bell died after injuries from a crossing accident near Wellman. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Methodist Church in Wellman with Rev Z C Kennedy officiating. Speakers include Judge H Wagner of Des Moines and Col Wilson of Washington. Burial will be in Wellman Cemetery. Mrs Bell had been hospitalized in Iowa City after the crash and died suddenly last evening likely from a blood clot or heart failure. She was active in local clubs and was born Golda Lane near Greenfield Iowa.
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Mga
Hardley
Town City
Z. C. Kennedy
H. Wagner
Des Moines
Town Suprem Court
Col . Wilson
Washington
Wellman Cemetery
Bell
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Eastern Sur
Pythian Sisters
Rebekah Lodge
Greenfield
Iowa
Golda Lane
College Play Opens at 8 00 Sharp With Closed Doors
The Washington Junior College Little Theatre led by director Mrs Maude Newell Williams plans an Innovation by keeping entrance doors closed while the curtain rises to each scene The first Little Theatre production Come Out of the Kitchen runs Thursday and Friday at the high school with reserved seats at Phillips Hebner's The Michigan State University Detroit transfer request and a naval Thanksgiving game fund drive in Indianapolis are noted.
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Washington Junior College Little Theatre
Maude Newell Williams
Washington
Th High School
Phillips & Hebner's Drug Store
of Michigan State Uni
Detroit
Lansing
Mich
Arbor
Indianapolis
Cathedral
Shortride
Fire Traps Mine Miners As Sun Day Creek Shaft Floods
More than 150 miners were trapped after a blast and fire wrecked a Sun Day Creek Coal Mine shaft in Old Neas. The day shift of 800 workers worked inside when the explosion occurred. over half reached the surface, while others remained behind a wall of flame in the Orange City area.
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Athens
Sunday Creek Coal Mine Company
Old Neas
Ork
Y campaign opens with $4667 first day report
At a Yo MLC meeting in the community room the campaign team reported $4,667.60 subscribed on opening day. SW Livingston, chairman, urged continued diligence as distinct drives at schools add about $700. The annual budget targets $8,000 with $1,600 still to raise this week. Delegates were asked to hold cards and press prospects promptly.
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MLC. A. Rolleitors
Varrows
SW. Livingston
Campaign
Washington
Yeaterday
M.C. A
Mrs McDowell Dies at Mt Pleasant Funeral Arrangements Pending
Mrs Mune Mcdowell formerly of Washington died at Mt Pleasant. The body was brought to A Jones funeral home today. Funeral announcement will be made.
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Mune Mcdowell
Washington
Mt Plewsa
Ie A. Jones
National figures and federal road funds critique
A critical remark on modern representation and the need to deliver federal funds from Washington. The speaker laments the grandstanding of politicians who return empty wallets instead of real highway money, warning that a nation will brand such figures as mere statesmen if they fail to secure funds.
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Washington
Federal
Tatesman
Masons to Use New Lodge Room Friday Night
Washington Masons will hold their first meeting in the new lodge room on the second floor of the Masonic building. Temporary fixtures and unfurnished rooms will be used until furnishings arrive in coming weeks. Dr. B. E. Stutsman urges full attendance for business and a chance to see the new quarters.
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Washington
Masonic Order
Washington Lodge of Masony
Magente
B. E. Stutsman
Election bulletins from multiple states report varied Senate results
News bulletins from St Paul Chicago Philadelphia Renton New York Columbus Butte Topeka Lincoln and more show Democratic and Republican candidates leading and trailing in U S Senate races. Early tallies indicate mixed outcomes with several incumbents and challengers in close contests across states.
McCarty Wins Sheriff Seat in Local Election Upset
In a county election voters backed R H McCarty for sheriff over incumbent George Struble by 1088 votes. Former sheriff and 68 years old, McCarty had previously served as Washington county sheriff and Will Black deputy, while Brown and Douhey led for other county offices. Official canvass next week will confirm full results.
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K. Brown
R. G. Ferguson
Sun
Donahey
Brown
Ros. McCarty
George M. Struble
Minnie Green
Katherine Null
Mospital
Hugh H. McCleery
Harriett Philips
George
Gobble
Sheritt
McCarty
Struble
Green
Dou Hey
Hospital Board
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Dougherty
Griffin
Carden
Morrison
Jones
United States
Sheff
Washington County
Will Black
Con
Republica
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