Denison Wins Sheriff Race by 200 Votes in Washington County
Complete county returns show Republican sweep across the county ticket with Denison winning the sheriff race by 200 votes and John Hammill carrying the governor's race in Washington county. Hoover led Al Smith in national results locally, while county offices mostly favored Republicans and all three public measures received majority endorsements.
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Washington County
Andy
Herbert Hoover
Alek Sr
Hoover
AL Smith
Washington
Journal
United Press Wire
Panama Limited Wreck Kills Two in Centralia Illinois
The Panama Limited railroad train crashed near Centralia Illinois. Engineer Fred Erskine and Fireman George Lang died. Several others injured, including Charles Kusang of Chicago and Jerry Peterson of Kenmore, rushed to the hospital. The doomed locomotive toppled after overturning.
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Centralia
Panama Limited
Illinois Cente
Fred Erakine
George Lang
Charles Kusang
Chicago
Iery Peterson
Ken Mmn
Erskine
Lang
Smith Sleeps Late After Rough Campaign Day
New York November 7 02 Gov Alfred E Smith rested in his hotel after a taxing campaign night. Despite a heavy defeat to Herbert Hoover he planned to sleep until noon and consider next steps. Associates noted he might take a week or so off with friends nearby.
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York
Alfred — B. Smith
Herbert Hoover
Rural social notes and events in Wyman area
The column lists visits by E. V. Humphreys to Washington and Mrs. Newton Davis in Washington, plus Clarence Brown and Virgil Jones visiting Missouri homes. It records the monthly farm bureau meeting at the schoolhouse with Miss Willis and Miss Hachey presenting a piano duet and Rev. Robb reading. The feature film A Rural Cinderella was shown, and W. F. Orbin of Ottumwa is staying a few days.
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Wyman
Daseal Hamilton
Roger
Evan Rees
E. V. Humphreys
Washington
Newton Davis
Clarence Brown
Virgil Jones
Missouri
Farm Bureau
Miss Willis
Miss
W. F. Orbin
Ottumwa
Woman elected to Iowa state house Pendray wins seat
Jackson County results show Carolyn C. Pendray Democrat defeating two opponents for the Iowa state house seat with 3538 votes to 102.86 for J L Kinley Republican and 1144 for Theodore Martin running on an independent ticket. The outcome makes Pendray the first woman to be seated as representative.
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Iowa
Nary
Jackson County
Carolyn C. Pendray
J. L. Kinley
Theodore Martin
Road Bond Issue Passes by Wide Margin in State Vote
Early returns from 1,283 precincts show the $100,000,000 road bond issue favored by 240, 614 against 114,614, with extensive county defeats in Moon e Calhoun Cherokee Clay Greene Hamilton Hancock Humboldt Kossuth Lyon Mitchell despite strong support elsewhere. The constitutional amendment on senatorial representation also carried by more than two to one.
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Moone
Calhoun
Cherokee
Clay
Greene
Hamilton
Hancock
Humboldt
Kossuth
Lyon
Mitchell
Drum Corps to Appear at Ottumwa Dedication Week
Ottumwa officials have engaged the Legion drum and bugle corps for the three day dedication celebration of the Ottumwa Legion Airport. The program runs Friday through Monday with opening ceremonies, Armistice Day events, addresses, barbeque, a football game, a parade, a general welcome to ex service men, and a thirteen plane aerial maneuver over the field.
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Legion Dram 4 Bugle Corps
Decennal
Gram
Ottumwa
Hoover's Earnest Emotion As Stanford Celebrates Victory
Herbert Hoover, the orphan who washed for education, stood at Stanford with his family as crowds cheered his presidential win. Students sang, fireworks lit the sky, and Hoover thanked them softly before dispatching a telegram of thanks to Governor Smith.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Herbert Hoover
White House
Hhowa
United States
Hoover
Stanford
Poverry
Herbert Jr
Allan
Herbert Hoover Jr
Theodore
Steig
Fam
Ted
Sousa
Alfred
Tiene
House Smith
Inquiries Grow Over S Donald Rogers Coroner Says
Coroner L A Jones reports several inquiries about S Donald Rogers believed to be a Quaker minister. No verified family or home details found. Body unclaimed. Messages from Quaker groups deny any church connection. Rogers active in alleged canvassing fraud cases in Davenport Cedar Rapids Iowa City West Branch Lindsay Ontario. Burials expected within a day or two.
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L. A. Jones
S. Donald Rogers
Roger
West Branch
Rogers
Hadeen
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Lowa City
Louisiana
Lindsay
Ontario
Jones
Clay County Iowa Gives Hoover Vote in 22 Precincts
Clay county Iowa reports a two to one Republican margin with Hoover and Curtis receiving 3 votes to 1 for Smith and Robinson across all 22 precincts. The morning returns show strong Hoover support while local residents Mr and Mrs John Holmes were seen shopping after leaving their home.
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Clay County
Iowa
Hoover
Spencer
Charles Curti
Curtis
Smith
Robison
John Holmes
Fordsville
Funeral of Mrs. Green Tomorrow
Funeral services for Mrs. Jonnie B Green are announced for Thursday at 3 PM at Goodiuneral parlors. Burial will follow at Improve Cemetery. Mrs Green died yesterday in an Iowa City hospital of a heart ailment after nearly thirty years in Washington living on South Avenue. She is survived by a husband Henry Green, one brother, and three daughters.
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Jonnie B
Goodiuneral
Improve Cemet
Grew
Iowa City
Green
Ington
South Aven
Henry
Hoover Answers Governor Al Smith in California Telegram
Hoover, in Palo Alto, sent a telegram to Governor Al Smith thanking him for his sympathy and wishes for the future. He also thanked Senator Joseph T. Robinson for a similar message and good wishes as president-elect.
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Palo Alto
Cali
Herbert Hoover
Ody
Alfred E. Smith
Democratc
Hoover
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Wired Robinson
Hoover Captures Largest Popular Vote for President in Nation
Des Moines reports the aftermath of the 1928 election showing Governor Smith defeated in Iowa. Republican Willis J. Stern cites farm relief stance and Wall Street ties as key factors. Democratic Richard F. Mitchell assigns blame to Smith’s campaign missteps and voter turnout.
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Des Moines
Overnor
Alfred E. Smith
Willis J. Stern
Republicantate Central Committee
Aid Today
Smith
United Press
Towa
Herbert Hoover
Richard F. Mitchell
Church Property Sale Announced on West Washington Street
The Second Church, formed from the First United Presbyterian, plans sale of brick church building on West Washington Street and adjacent house. Mid-Continent Petroleum of Tulsa will handle, aims to invest proceeds in missionary work. No正式 date given for demolition or redevelopment.
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West Washington Street
South Avenue
MD Presbyterian
Mid-Continent Petroleum — Corporion
Tulsa
Oklahoma
Waterloo
First United Presbyterian Church
Hoover Majority in Iowa to Reach Over 200000 Mark
Des Moines dispatch reports at noon Hoover led Smith by over 200000 as 1918 of 2446 Iowa precincts posted Hoover 516808 to Smith 207246. Officials expect remaining ballots to push total votes over 1 million, confirming a record Hoover majority.
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Hoover
Iowa
Des Moines
Herbert Hoovet
Alfred K. Smith
Smith
Keota voters back state road bond in tight election
Keota precincts reported 690 for the state road bond with 471 for Hoover and 228 for Smith. Hammill 463 and Housa 220 also tallied. Ted Croye began a trip to Hot Springs Montana visiting his parents as Ithaca figures drift. Governor Ith Is through he announced today he will not seek office again. AM2IMON remains at home with her parents after Christmas.
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Keota
Hoover
Smith
Hammill
Housa
Ted Croye
Hot Springs
Montana
Gheras Crane
Croce
New York
Gorith
Hoover Wins Presidency As Public Support Sets Record
New York voters delivered Herbert Hoover a sweeping victory, with 17,196,186 popular votes and about 404 electoral votes, promising a strong mandate as he prepares to take office March 4. Alfred E. Smith carried few Southern and border states and trails in total votes, while Hoover gains increased majorities in Congress, signaling ready enactment of his policies.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
White House
United States
United Press
Alfred KE. Smith
Smith
Lonia
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Missi
Loover Long
Utah
Hoey
Hardi
United Press Corr
Herbert
Cox
North Carolina
Laiai
Hiny
Hoover
Congress
Republicans to Control Senate In New Republican Wave
New York dispatch reports Republicans have gained control of the Senate with gains in both chambers. Hoover expected a stronger GOP majority as several Democratic seats were decided or still being counted. The House leaned toward Republicans amid tight races, with many contests unresolved and votes disputed in wavering states.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
Congress
Coolidee
Senate
House
Hincup
Democrats
Ublicans
Demo Republic Joulttul
Hoover Leads in Montana and Texas Returns Reported
Butte bulletin reports Democratic headquarters conceding Hoover carried Montana by about 20 000 votes while Ferbert Hoover leads Gov Alfred E Smith in Texas. Early tallies show Hoover at 257 277 to 24 in Texas and Smith far behind, signaling GOP gains nationwide.
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Butte
Mont
Hoover
Montana
Dali
Ferbert Hoover
Alfred HB. Smith
Texas
Smith
Hammill’s Lead Grows Steadily In Early Returns
Early nationwide returns show Hammill expanding his lead as more precincts report. In North Carolina Hoover leads Smith by 11 000 plus votes with 1 250 of 1 751 counted, while Maryland and Iowa totals also show rising margins for Republicans and Hammill leading Housel by over 160 000 across 1 744 precincts reported.
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Raleigh
N.C
Herbert Hoover
Alred E. Smith
Hoover
Smith
Normanly
Baltimore
Maryland
Seator
Goldsborough
Epublica
Des Moines
Tne
Bruce
Hammill
L. W. Housel
Housel
Hoover leads Smith in Florida early returns in 1932 race
Jacksonville dispatch reports Herbert Hoover ahead of Alfred E. Smith by about 25 000 votes as 3 30 p m with 680 of 1242 precincts counted statewide. Hoover 92 626 Smith 67 243 in partial results.
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Acksonville
Fla
Herbert Hoover
Alfred E. Smith
Hoover
Smith
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