Senate Race Uncertain as Republicans Lead in Three States
The Associated Press reports the fate of the next Congress rests on Minnesota New Mexico and Wyoming where Republicans lead but returns are incomplete. If Republican candidates win in two of the three states the party gains a bare house majority while the Senate outlook remains unsettled amid La Follette factional splits and ongoing contests in Pennsylvania and Iowa.
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Associated Press
Washington
Congress
Minnesota
N. Mexico
Wyoming
House
LaFolette
Senate
LaFollette
Levy
New Mexico
Bursum
Sam G. Hatton
Pennsylvania
Brookhart
LaPollette
Daniel F. Steck
Oklahoma Republicans Hold Senate and House Seats
Oklahoma election returns show seven Democrats and one Republican in the U S House will stay as the current lineup. Incumbent M C Garber of Enid is re elected and five Democratic incumbents win. Davis leads Coolidge in the presidential race as four fifths of returns come in, while Pine leads Walton by about 115000 in the Senate contest.
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Associated Presse
Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
House of Representatives
M. C. Garber
Enid
Davis
Coolidge
Ik. Pine
J. C. Walton
President Still Leads in North Dakota
Fargo N D November 6 Returns from 1648 precincts of North Dakota's 2160 for president give Coolidge 81174 LaFollette 70560 Davis 13977 In the last 18 precincts LaFollette gained 17 votes per precinct LaFollette managers expect larger gains as complete returns come in from McLean McKenzie Mt Mercer Hettinger and Berk counties where LaFollette holds a large majority.
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Associated Press
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Coolidge
LaFollette
Davis
McLean
McKenzie
Mt. Mercer
Hettinger
Berk Counties
Schall Holds Lead Over Senator Magnus in Minnesota
Returns from 2,993 of 3,207 precincts show US Senator Schall Republican leading with 51,111 votes, Johnson farmer labor 33,842, and Parrell Democratic 45,701 in Minnesota at Nov 6.
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Associated Press
Et. Paul. Minn
Minnesota
United States
Schall
Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Parrell
Hopeful Peak of Pneumonia Epidemic Passed in LA
Los Angeles health officials report no new deaths in 48 hours and seven patients remain isolated in the general hospital. Authorities launched an aggressive extermination campaign in the harbor district aimed at eradicating animal carriers as the city moves to prevent further spread.
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Associated
Prema
Los Angeles
General Hospital
Harbor District
President Coolidge Plans Four Year Administration
President Coolidge moves to set up his own administration and craft a legislative program for Congress after a slight rise in endorsements. He faces choosing a cabinet and appointing key posts, with routine White House duties amid debates on tax reform and farm issues.
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Associated
Washington
Coolidge
Congress
White House
la Follette
Mellon
Treasury Department
Lkely
Agricultural Commission
Henry C. Wallace
Tariff Commission
Judge Ben Lindsay Reelected in Denver
Denver judge Ben Lindsay, founder of the city’s juvenile court, was re elected by a margin of 207 votes over Royal Graham. The race featured a high profile clash with the Ku Klux Klan and ended with Lindsey securing 44 719 votes to Graham’s 44 512.
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Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Ben BR. Lindsay
Royal R. Graham
Lindsey
Ku Klux Klan
Judge Lindsey
Graham
Madden Candidate to Succeed Gillett
Representative Martin B. Madden of Illinois announced he would seek the speakership to succeed Frederick H. Gillett, who has been elected to the Senate in Massachusetts.
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Associated Press
Washington
Martin B. Madden
Ilinois
House
Frederick Hi. Gillett
Senate
Massachusetts
G. O. P. Gains in Congress as Ballots Counted
In New York reports the Republican party edges toward control of Congress with about 230 seats in the House and a 12 seat margin over the 217 needed for a majority. Democrats hold around 174 seats, while gains include 23 former Democrat districts back to Republicans. Senate shifts favor Republicans with gains in Delaware Kentucky Massachusetts Oklahoma and other states. Minnesota presents a close race between Magnus Johnson and Thomas D. Schall as final counts roll in.
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Associated Preast
New York
Congress
Coolidge
la Follette
Coolidge and Dawes
Senate
Delaware
Kentucky
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Colorado
Idaho
Ilinois
Kansas
Michigan
New Hampshire
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Dakota
West Virginia
Wyoming
Iowa
Smith W. Brookhart
Minnesota
Magnus Johnson
Farmer Labor
Thomas D. Schall
Frederick H. Gillett
Representative Longworth
Ohio
Billy Sunday Sends Congratulations to President Coolidge
Billy Sunday telegrammed President Calvin Coolidge from Nashville on November 6. He recalled inviting Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge to Charleston for beans and brown bread and noted Coolidge’s election victory. Sunday forecast the White House colors and pledged a Thanksgiving turkey from his Oregon ranch.
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Associatedress
Nashville
Tenn
Billy Sunday
President Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
Washington
D. C
Charleston
Oregon
Wm. A
Democrats Lead in New Mexico Returns
Early returns from 234 of 715 precincts show Democratic candidates nationwide and in New Mexico leading. President totals favor Davis over Coolidge and La Follette, while Senator Bratton trails Bursum, with gubernatorial rival Hannett ahead of Otero in a tight race.
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Associated Press
Santa FE
N. M
New Mexico
Coolidge
Davis
la Follette
United States
H. C. Bursum
Samuel G. Bratton
Senate
Wis
Burn
Bratton
FeliBe Hubbell
Thamas Morrow
Manuel B. Otero
W. T. Hannett
Albuquerque
Cooldige
LaFollette
Bursum
President Roosevelt in mix of speculation on speaker seat
The article notes President Roosevelt as a leading figure in speculation about who will occupy the speaker's chair. Both wets and drys claim to find comfort in the congressional results.
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Roosevelt
Chang troops arrive today at Tien Tsin
General Chang Tso Lin's victorious Manchurian army arrived last night from Shanghaikwan to Tien Tsin in a steady stream. The force includes 56 000 Russians and 406 Japanese, with Feng Yu Hsiane sentries on duty at the central railway station signaling approval of the advance.
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Tien Tsin
Chang Tso-Lin
Peking
Shanghaikwan
Feng Yu-Hsiane
Tien Tsin Central
Senator Lodge Struck By Stroke in Critical Condition
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge remained unconscious and in critical condition today after suffering a stroke at Charlestown Hospital in Cambridge. Doctors reported the bulletin as unchanged, noting he had been stricken about 24 hours earlier during convalescence from an operation.
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Cambridge
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
John Cunningham
Senator Lodge
Charlestown
Johnson Leads Minnesota Race as Returns Grow
In Minnesota on election night Representative Thomas D. Schall held a commanding lead over Magnus Johnson with Schall up by about 21 700 votes from 2830 of 3607 precincts reporting. John J. Farrell trailed in third as precincts continued to report results and Coolidge led La Follette nationally by roughly 86 000 votes.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minn
Thomas OD. Schall
United States
Magnus Johnson
Farmer-Labor
Schall
Johnson
John J. Farrell
Coolidge
Senator LaFollette
G O P Majorities Grow in Illinois with Late Returns
Chicago reports indicate Republicans increased majorities in state and national races as late returns from 5,194 precincts boosted President Coolidge, Davis, and La Follette. Twenty Republican Congressmen were elected. two at large seats remained Republican while several districts shifted.
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Chicago
Ilinois
Coolidge
Davis
Charles S. Deneen
United States
A. C. Sprague
Paris Newspapers Spotlight American Elections
Paris papers devote extensive space to the U S election with biographies and pictures of key figures and explanations of the electoral system. Pertinax of the Reche de Paris argues the Republican landslide exceeds Britain’s Conservative victory and signals disfavor toward ideologically adventurous governments. He suggests Je suits in Britain and the United States will influence Italy Spain and Belgium.
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Associated Presay
Paris
Pertinax
Reche de Paris
Great Britain
Great Britaan
United States
Italy
Spain
Belgium
Al Smith Plans For A Short Rest
Governor Alfred E. Smith after defeating Colonel Theodore Roosevelt will rest in New York City then return to Albany to finish pending work. He may travel to French Lick Indiana for rheumatism treatment. Roosevelt plans a vacation then work, and Rogers teased Smith as potential president. Messages of congratulations came from A Mitchell Palmer and George Brennan.
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Associated Pree
New York
Alfred E. Smith
New York State
Theodore Roosevelt
New York City
Albany
French Lick
Ind
Teddy Will
Col. Roosevelt
Will Rogers
Smith
A. Mitchell Palmer
Wilson
Bremnan
George K. Brennan
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Bronx
East Side
al Smith
Brookhart Leads After Late Count In Iowa Race
Des Moines totals show Brookhart 447 510 Steck 446 387 after re checks. Early returns and county corrections swing lead from Steck to Brookhart in several counties including Woodbury and Lee as recounts proceed across Iowa. Brookhart predicts final gain in thousands and plans to oversee statewide count tonight.
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Des Moines
Brookhart
Daniel K. Steck
Steck
Associated Press
Pottawattamie County
Daniel Steck
L. H. Cook
Council Bluffs
George Sparks
Sendior
Atiis County
Crockhart
Smith W. Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Stockhart
Woodbury
Woodbury County
Lee County
Buena Vista
Polk
Benton County
Senate
Brooklrt
Washington
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