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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1920
Page
1
New York reports President elect Warren G Harding leads with a sweeping national win as returns show Harding ahead by large margins. Indiana New York and California contribute to a historic Republican landslide with unprecedented vote totals and a projected Senate and House favorable to Republicans.
The county swung to the Republicans on Tuesday with Bland and Watson carrying the top offices by about a thousand votes and Martin county aiding the GOP. Complete returns were scarce. officials noted uncertainty on some races and possible relections.
A garbled 1920s wire message from Franklin D Roosevelt to Calvin Coolidge congratulates him on his presidential nomination. The text references Harding and an administration, with unclear phrases about prosperity and American citizenship.
The message notes a Thursday funeral and asks all Legion members to attend in uniform if possible. A salute by the 3 Hag squad and services at St Mon's church and St John’s are planned, with details unclear due to damaged text.
Early returns from 2,482 precincts in Ohio indicate Warren G. Harding leading with about 679 000 votes to Cox 956 047 amid partial tallies. Governor race hints Harry I. Davis atop Vietor Donahey with about 290 364 to 246 020 as results trickle in.
James M Cox sends congratulations to Warren G Harding from Wayton Ohio. He declares support for the executive authority in any emergency and pledges unity after a hard fought defeat in the race.
Early discussions at Marion Ohio headquarters reveal cabinet names tied to a Harding administration future. Names include Hoover, Upham, Daugherty, Wallace, and Pershing amid speculation on key posts and party direction.
News wire reports Cox carries Kentucky by a margin near 15 800 with authority estimates around 15 990 while Benator Terkham is re elected by about 8 thousand. King Souvere dealt defeat and Ralph Che Atrs is mentioned. Ann Albert travels from Indianapolis to Montgomery.
Returns from two thirds of the 3385 precincts show a Republican plurality near 200000 in Indiana. Warren McCray leads for governor as Harding holds Senate seat. Republicans claim control of House and a solid Senate majority. Ben Jaynes Watson lauds the referendum as a Republican triumph.
An Overseas edition reports mixed views on U S election results noting reactions from The Evenlog Standard and The Globe. Commentary touches on Irish affairs and references Sen. Hardin and Gov. Cox amid a fractured portrayal of foreign interest and domestic political impact.
The returns received at mid day indicate Republicans hold a broad edge in the Senate. Democrats are noted as failing to gain a clear majority. Also mentioned are individuals seen in Olney and nearby areas during the afternoon proceedings.
Returns from Montgomery and nearby counties show Gov Cox unable to win his home county. Final tallies indicate Cox trailing with about 41,390 votes to his opponent's 84,108, with losses in Midlown and Butler county.
Fragmented local notice reports high land prices and a sale of thirty five acres with reference to farming, industry and railway work. Mentions Maud Lyons returning to her hometown after a stay and notes about railway track work and engineers.
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