Virginia Election Report Highlights Swanson Victory and Democratic Gains
Virginia returns confirm a strong Democratic showing with Swanson's lead near 25,000 and gains in southwest counties like Longa Nelson and Page. Republicans suffer an overwhelmng defeat amid party discord. many voters abstained, and anticipated statewide majorities did not materialize. Swanson’s allies predict continued influence as party controls key offices and prepares for upcoming state appointments.
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Virginia
Chiadea
Swanson Inti
Betty Peri
Republican Party
Lumsford Lo Lewis
Iivan md
Republic
Republiinsualibs
Indii
Vie Longa
Nelson
Fhivanna
Gostenkind
Page
Rappahannock
Ounties
Terry Toagat
Nepuyiican
Muro
Faye
Swanson gratified by Democratic state gain in Pittsylvania
Returns from Pittsylvania County show Sevaneon 1962 and Lewis 536 with the rest of the state ticket carrying the same majority. Swanson expressed gratification with the statewide Democratic majority after a long campaign and plans a three week rest before Washington session. Other counties report House and Senate results with Republicans winning some seats in Smyth Washington and Tazewell areas.
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Chatham
Pittsylvania
Sevaneon
Lewis
Legislative
Swanson
Washington
Congress
Bristol
Tenn
Washington County
Phillips
Geisler
House of Delegates
John Stenfield
Biiatel
H. J. Lavinder
Commonwealth
Job
H. Gose
DL. Fowler
Taverne
W. J. Cox
J. Corness
A. A. Hobson
J. G. Owen
Tazewell
Dickenson
Senate
Graham
Russell
Dicking
Buchanan
House
Ninth
Wythe, Pulaski, Gites
Bland
St. Clair
Recount Fight Deepens as Maryland Votes Tested
Cumberland and Baltimore report fierce election activity as amendment defeat grows. Allegany County candidate tallies show Republican gains and Holzshu’s bid is marked by alleged vote irregularities. Statewide, Poe amendment faces heavy anti support with outlook of a 31,000 to 35,000 margin against in counties yet to report.
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Maryland
House of Delegates
Holzshu
Allegany
Wellington
Lonaconing
Brady House
Lonawoning
Midland
Frostburg
William E. Hodel
Sheriff
Cumberland
Hamilton
Garret County
Baltimore
Baltimore City
Gorman
Baltimore County
Queen Anne
Harford
Robinson
Carroll
Montgomery
Frederick
Radford Jewelry Store Robbed in East Radford
Special to The Washington Fest reports a burglary at Kohlhausen's jewelry store in East Radford Virginia at 3 AM. $20 worth of jewelry and watches were stolen after the burglar smashed the show window. A police sighting failed to stop the escape.
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East Radford
Kohlhausen
Defeat of Carmody Clear in Prince George County Election
In Prince George County the partial results show Democrat William B. Clagett defeating Republican Francis Carmody by about 100 votes, with Carmody’s strength in Bowie district fading and Clagett carrying the lower county. Other Democrats like J. Rhos Ray Jr., Joseph K. Roberts, and Dr. Richard S. Hill appear set, while race outcomes in Anglophone districts reveal shifts and a near-even county commission slate amid unusually independent voting trends.
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Hyattsville
Prince George County
Marlboro
Willam
B. Clagett
Francis
Carmody
Bowie
Ryans
Melwood
Kent
J. Rhos Ray
James A. Sweeney
Sweeney
Rufus H. Vincent
Bladensburg
Sweeny
Clary D. Perkins
W. N. Wilson
Benedict
J. Gallant
Board of Road Commissioners
John W. F. Hatton
O. T L. Waring
Surratts
Luther Brashears
Laurel
Tt Ie
John W. Gray
Board of County Commissioners
Blair Lee Elected in Maryland County Vote
Special to The Washington Post reports Rockville Maryland voters backed the Democratic county ticket aside from Washington B Chichester for the House of Delegates and Atkinson for state treasurer. A large tally against the suffrage amendment and road amendment was recorded with slow counting due to many scratched ballots. The official count is due tomorrow with no expected material changes.
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Gordon J. Atkinson
Corptroller
Baltimora
Aloga
Henry M. McCullough
Dr. Atkinson
General Assembly
Murray Vandiver
House of Delegates
Queen Anne County
Dorchester
Arundel
Democrats
Washington Post
Rockville
Washington B. Chichester
Olney
State Treasury
de Wald J. Willard
Poolesville
Blair Lee
State Senate
Joseph T. Moore
Kirk
Bherk
Gete
Hewitt
Mocdes
Incknon
Hatloth
Evidence Against Scott Trials in Federal Court at Wilmington
In Wilmington on November 6 a federal court resumed the murder trial of Robert Scott for the deaths of five men on the schooner Harry A Berwind. Witnesses included Capt Stetson broker from Philadelphia Captain J W Taylor of the Berwind and Theodore Smon mate of the Blanche H King along with Adams and other witnesses from Southport. Adams testimony placed responsibility on Scott, with sentencing for convicted mutineers pending Scott's trial. Separately in Rockville Orpha Sage and Emmett Dave married at Christ Episcopal Church with a brief honeymoon to follow.
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N. C
Robert Scott
Harry A. Berwind
Stetson
Berwind
Philadelphia
J. W.taylor
Theodore Smon
Blanche H. King
Arthur Adams
Weebington
Rockville
Orpha Elizabeth Sage
Charles W. Sage
Emmett Dave
Thomas J. Packard
Christ Episcopal Church
Burny Fatal: Child of Boston Capitalist Dies in Stove Explosion
The two year old daughter of Henry Kimball of Boston died in Nelson County near Albemarle after a kerosene stove exploded at a camping site. Kimball, a wealthy Boston capitalist with interests including a Nelson soapstone quarry, was present with his wife and child. The accident occurred as the child was in the camp. rescue arrived promptly but could not save her.
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Speeral
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Charlottesville
Nelson County
Albemarle
Henry Kimball
Kimball
Nelson
Bridegroom Arrested Ruins Roanoke Honeymoon in Richmond
J H Wilson a bridegroom of less than a week was arrested in Richmond charged with grand larceny and for robbery in Roanoke. He had eloped and married Miss Isabella L Steinberg, daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Steinberg. The bride distressed by the arrest awaits transfer papers to Roanoke for the prisoner.
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Robert Bartlett
Newland
Richmond County
Fredericksburg
William Oswald
Spottsylvania County
Adlone Morrison
Norfolk, Noy
Wrenn
Nottingham
Bio
Charlottesville
Moses Leterman
Leterman Company
Mr. Leterman
Simon Leterman
Germany
Paulne Oberdorfer
Richmond
Washington Post
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Roanoke
Wilson
Misa Isabella L. Steinberg
Samuel Steinberg
Mr. Wilson
Virginia Weddings Across Prince George and Nearby Counties
Virginia wedding notices from Prince George to Winchester detail multiple couples marrying in late November across farms, churches, and homes. Names include Francie A. Robertson Ira I. Lane. Albert Stone Lilian Layton. William McComb Lelia O Neal. Lula Belly DeJarnette John Herbert Wyatt. J C Ferguson Emil Pearson. Joseph Thompson Rosa Otley. Alice Maude Smith Henry W Downey. Cecil Connor Wna Padeley. Martha Minor Bryan Herbert S Nichols. Florence Dyie Tyler William Gras. Lillie Decker William H Morgan. Henrietta Grant Burnley Lankford. Elizabeth Paugkner Love William Peachy Latane.
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Crazet
William McComb
Lowiga County
J. T. O'Neal
Crozet
D Petersburg
Lula Belly DeJarnette
L. F. deJarnette
John Herbert Wyatt
Petersburg
Washington
Leesburg
J. C. Ferguson
Emil Pearson
Middleburg
Me. Cooper
Methodist Piscopal Church
Joseph
Thompson
Juin I. Thompson
Wauquier County
Rosa J. Otley
JH. Clay Otley
Philamant
This County
Boone
J. &. Kibler
Episcopal Church
Clifton Forge
Wdna Padeley
Henry J Fadeley
Connor
New York
Charlottesville
Martha Minor Bryan
M. R. Bryan
University of Virginia
Herbert
Nichols
Portland, Greg
U’ O
C. Braxton Bryan
Port Jang
Richmond
Florence Dyie Tyler
John Tyler
W. D. Princes
Prince Willasn County
Nelson
Decker
J. J. Alch
W.W. Butzner
J. ). Butzner
Philadelphia
Henrietta E. Grant
H. F Grant
Burnley Lankford
Norfolk
University
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Theological Seminary
Alexandria
H. B. Lee
Christ Church
Teabhel Grant
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Margaret Fosser
Schuyler, Va
Grace Day
Smithfeld
Anne Carrington
Mr. McNeil
Richmond College
George Gregory
Fletcher Terdone
Charles Hopkins
Wheeling
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Winchester
Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Paugkner Love
William 8. Love
Uel Peachy Latane
James R. Graham
J. Horace Lavy
Lettica Latane
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Martinsburg
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James A. Latane
Btate
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West Virginia
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Delegates Open Virginia Annual Conference South of M E Church
Delegates of the Methodist Church South begin deliberations at Danville Virginia, with Bishop Charles B. Galloway presiding. Dr. Whitehead re elected secretary, George F. Green assistant. Committees named on publication records and church extension. Several superannuated preachers pass character examination and two are recommended for re entry. Bishop Galloway urges funds for a Japan church. Conference adjourns until 9 a m tomorrow.
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Nashville
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