Red Cross Drive Raises $2034.85 Across City Precincts
A Red Cross fundraising drive collected 2034.85 with First ward leading at 730, followed by Second at 457, and Fourth and Third wards earning 439 and 408. Volunteers praised for teamwork with precinct chairmen listed. lunches and local cooperation aided solicitors as officials facilitated access.
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Red Cross
Tresss McElbinny Trumbauer
G. B. Worthen
Home Service Section
Theodore Menges
First Ward
Sue
Sara Frank
Ralph Hoxie
H. H. Miller
E. L. Rohif
W. I. Atkinson
Illinois Keeps on Piling Up Votes on Republican Ficket
Returns from more than half the state show Harding with a sizable lead over Cox as 3,076 of 5,73 precincts report. The tally places Harding at 695,731 to Cox 261,294 with McKinley leading Waller by a wide margin for the Senate seat and Republicans sweeping the state ticket and downstate seats.
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Associated Press
Hicago
Harding
Unis
Gov
Cox
Chicago
John W. Rainey
Jacob Gartenstein
William B. MocKinley
Foy
McKinley
Waller
McKidley
President Silent on Election Result as Colby Expresses Disappointment
President Wilson rose early at the White House and did not plan to comment on the election outcome. Secretary Colby said he was disappointed and low in spirits but voiced confidence that the nation would meet its duty through an as yet undisclosed path.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
White House
Colby
State Department
Missouri Safely in Republican Column
With 1 251 of 3 810 precincts reporting, Arthur McH Hyde leads John M Atkinson for governor as 67 000 votes behind. Early returns show Spencer leading for senator and Harding ahead of Cox for president in Missouri. Atkinson says the Democratic state ticket appears defeated but will wait for full results.
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Associated Praga
St. Louis
John M. Atkinson
Lovemoot
Arthur Mc Hyde
Give Hyde
Atkinson
Spencer
Long
Harding
Cox
Roosevelt Follows Form for Defeated Candidate Telegram
The defeated Democratic vice presidential candidate sent a telegram to Calvin Coolidge after yesterday's election. He extended sincere congratulations to President-elect Harding and expressed hope the administration would bring prosperity.
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Associated Presay
New York
Franklin DB
Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Associated Cross
Boston
Kansas City
Sena
Sental
Congress
La Porte Banker Testifies in Goodfellow Will Case
Hearing on the Goodfellow will contest opened before Judge G W Wood in district court. Banker A Van Valkenburg of La Porte City testified he drew the will at the request of the testator and noted that directors were present when the document was prepared. Abs M MeNamara, a daughter, described her father as a drinking man who acted strangely under liquor and sometimes believed he was stealing spikes from his heel.
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G. W.wood
A. van Valkenburg
la Porte City
Lievor
777 000 Vote Lead for Harding in Illinois Election
Illinois returns show a 777000 majority backing Harding and Coolidge for the state ticket and federal offices. Republicans win most U S House seats, governorship, and state officers. Women voters’ impact appears similar to 1920, with strong support for the Republican slate.
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Illinois
Harding
Peoria Man Die by Own Action in Burlington Hotel
In Burlington Hotel this morning a Peoria man died by his own action after his wife arrived from Arlington and urged him to abandon his difficulties. He shot himself when she tried to take the gun away. He leaves a widow and two sons.
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Revalser
Burlington
Arlngton
Peoria
Senators Elected By State and Name List
A compiled roster shows elected U S senators by state with party affiliations and notes on incumbency. The list includes Alabama Marcus Smith and others with multiple states such as California James Phelan and New York James Wadsworth Jr along with remarks on re elections and short term appointments.
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Alabama
J. Thomas Heflin
Arizona
Marcus A. Smith
Arkansas
Thaddeus H. Cavaw
California
James Duval Phelan
Colorado
Samuel D. Nicholson
Connecticut
Frank B. Brandegee
Florida
Dunecan G. Fletcher
Georgia
Thomas J. Watson
Idaho
John I. Nugent
Illinois
William B. McKinley
James E. Watson
Albert
Cummins
Kansas
Charles Curtis
Kentucky
Beckheel Louisidna
Hawin LoBroussard
Maryland
John "Walter Smith
Missouri
W. Wadsworth, Jr
North ‘Carolina
Lee S. Overman
North’ Dakota
E. F. Ladd
Seenerm
Rep
And
Ohio
Prank
Willis
Oklahoma
Scott Ferris
Oregon
George EB. Chambers
Pennsylvania
Boies ‘Penro
South Carolina
Ellison D. Smith
South Dakota
Pater Norbeck
Ctah—Reed Smoot
Meg
Vermont
William Pirginia
Carter Gia
Jones
Scousin
Irvine L. Legresti
Davenport Elephants Lead Political Celebration Parade
Davenport Iowa hosts a distinctive parade after the Harding victory. Three elephants from Singer's Midgets march at the front with attendants, banners, and bands, drawing crowds through theatres and dance halls, marking Davenport’s first Republican elephant-led display.
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Associated Press
Davenport
Harding
Singer
Jth
Reed Links League Support to Democratic Defeat
Kansas City, November 3 Senator James A Reed, opponent of the league of nations plan, said the party’s defeat came from support for the league. He claimed the American people rejected the flag and that backing the issue split the Democratic Party and aided the Republican win.
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Kansas City, Mo
James A. Reed
Purdue student dies after football injury recovery attempt
Edwin Watt, Purdue University student, died last night in Michigan City following a spine injury from an interclass football game at Purdue eleven days earlier. Doctors had attempted artificial respiration for four days by three men. The death was confirmed today.
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Purdue
Michigan City
Ind
Edwin Watt
Purdue University
Maryland Returns Show Senate Totals and Missing Precincts
Maryland returns indicate Cox 178,128 Harding 224 201 Debs 404 with Smith 12 2547 and Weller 178,506. Twenty one precincts missing. results uncertain as seat revert noted. Advertising described as always NEWS.
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Loy TN
Frese
Baltimore
Maryland
Cox
Harding
Senate
Smith
Weller
Harding victory expands as returns come in nationwide
The return spread confirms a sweeping Harding win with California and New York among decisive plums. Coolidge and Hays praised campaign leadership as Cox accepts defeat and plans a hunting trip vacation. Debs gains a strong Socialist tally in New York City while Missouris tight race signals a split across states as electoral votes push Harding toward 329.
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Coolidge
Cox
Darton
Ais
Will H. Hays
Tepublican National Committee
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League of Nations
Borah
Idaho
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Farmer-Labor
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Panama Canal Zone
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Ohio
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Volstead
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Connecticut
Llinois
Lewis
Len
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New Hampshire
Tennessee
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Alf. Taylor
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Harda“ing
Gallfornia
Maine
Colorado
Delaware
Indiana
Iowa
Nebraska
New Jersey
Oregon
Rhode Island
Utah
Vermont
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Faints at High School Scene Spark Film Story in Cleveland
Judge Maurice Berhon at Hotel Statler aided a young woman who fainted at his table. She said the fainting was staged for a film production, while judges consider adopting masks in public dining as a precaution. The incident drew attention to onlookers and the camera crew fled.
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Cleveland. O
Maurice Berhon
Hotel Statler
Immigrants Now Much Younger
A Herald column notes a younger immigrant wave with more women and children arriving. It highlights Ellis Island becoming a recreational space for youths, U.S. assimilation challenges, and a shift in the migratory profile as many fled war-torn regions with hopes for new fortunes in America.
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New York
United States
Hills Island
John Walker Harrington
The
Herald
America
Germany
Ellis Island
Frederick A. Wallis
Mfe
Englishman argues American marriages happier than British
British novelist and feminist W. L. George told reporters at the National Arts Club that American marriages appear happier than English ones. He cited easier divorce in America and wives’ ability to spend as key factors, noting his study of 150 English marriages found most were moderate. He observed two unhappy American unions in six weeks of travel.
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New York
W. L. George
Columbus
National Arts Club
Mr. George
England
George
America
Aix
Georea
Mney
Horr
Fugre
Ainet
Socialists Claim 2 Million Voted For Party Ticket
The Socialist party national headquarters in Chicago announced two million countrywide votes for the ticket, more than triple their 1916 results and surpassing the Debs campaign of 1912. They cited Victor Berger’s likely win in Wisconsin and eight assemblymen plus one state senator in New York, while Otto Branstetter criticized Farmer-Labor and touted unity of labor under the Socialist banner.
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Kbs
Praga
Chicago
Socialist Party
Debs
Victor Berger
Congress
Wisconsin
New York City
Meyer London
New. York
Oxla
OTA
Ter
New. York City
New York
Otto Branstetter
National Socialist
Farmer- Labor Party
Labor
United States
Broad Briefs of Local News and Events
Des Moines trip notes from Buchanan and Miss Ellen McConker report. Mrs. Roy Averill hospitalized at St Francis after two weeks illness. Rev G W McConkey visits Marble Rock. Ellen McConker and George Corson noted. Earley sermon at Central Christian on The Church That Christ Built. Dr J H Stokes returns to Mayo Clinic. Mrs Ethel Pickett and Lile Peet wed at Ray mond Huntley’s home. Civil service exams for police and fire tomorrow noon at First National Bank building. H B Baumgartner named district manager of Iowa Life Insurance Co. Fourth street home address set for new couple. Little girl hurt by automobile on Fremont Street. driver Jack Stace reports incident.
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G. ¥. Barnhart
Western Life-Insurance Company
Des Moines
Roy Averill
Jefferson Street
St. Francis Hospital
G. W. McConkey
Marble Rock
Ellen McConker
George L. Corson
Waterloo
Postamice
Cornelia
Christ
Charles
Earley
Central Christian Church
J. H. Stokes
C. A. Morris
Rochester
Minn
Mayo Brothers’ Clinic
Ethel Pickett
Lile Peet
Raymond Huntley
Mrs. Peet
Fourth Street West
H. B. Baumgartner
Iowa, Life Insurance Company
Baum- Barber
Harry Padden Auto Company
Roy Chevalier
Fremont Street
Jack Stace
Elmer Hotel
Funeral services for Verl Thayer Klebs
Funeral services for Verl Thayer Klebs three year old son of Mr and Mrs Henry Klebs will be held at Hileman Gindt undertaking parlors tomorrow at 2 30 p m Rev D Serritt to officiate and burial will be in Fairview cemetery
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Vehl Thayer Klebs
Verl Thayer
Bmils
Henry Kiebs
Hileman & Gindt Undertaking Parpets
D. Serritt
Fairview
Women's roles and equality in American society discussed
A speaker fears romanticized views of women as noble partners and notes less visible progress for women in employment. He argues newspapers highlight rare, high profile positions while male equivalents go unremarked, predicting women will push for true equality in daily affairs and in men's attitudes.
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Imen
Bremer County Returns Show Harding Leading With Scratched Ballots
With 10 of 19 precincts reported Bremer county shows Harding with a 2835 edge and a total majority near 3600. Cummins appears to win by about 2600 and Kendall slightly less. The unusually high number of scratched ballots influenced results as many voters split their ticket.
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Waverly
Bremer County
Harding
Army Airmen in Record Flight Alaska Expedition Returns
After over three months away the Army Air Service Alaska expedition lands at Mitchel Field New York. They flew 9000 miles with 1800 foot strip photography attempts and mapped bits of Alaska while facing mountains fog and rough landing fields. Each crew member shaved and wore dress-parade appearance. A Malamute puppy accompanied each plane as they debarked.
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New York
Army Air Service
Alaska
Mitchel Field
Long Island
Wanders
Mitchelfield
Capa
Cairo
Sydney
Rome
Tokio
Dakota
Doileiass
Prince George St
Erie
Grand Rapids
Winona
Minn
Minneapolis
Fargo
Par
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Edmonton
Alta
Jasper
Prince George
B. C
Hazelton B. C
Wrangell
White Horse
Pannon
Fairbanks
Ruby
Ome
Yukon
Abe
Bering Sea
Women voters equal or surpass men in county race
The report notes women polled as many votes as men for county offices. John Krause, Democrat, is elected sheriff by a large margin. Leonard Baker, Republican, wins county attorney. Burton E. Sweet, incumbent congressman from Waverly, secures another term with little opposition. Scratching likely delays final tally into today.
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John Krause
Leonard Baker
E - Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Ka Lenianaole Narrowly Triumphs in Territorial Race
Incomplete returns show John K Ka lenianaole, Republican, defeating T L McCandless, Democrat, by about two to one for territorial delegate. The next legislature is expected to be overwhelmingly Republican.
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Honolulu
John K Kalenianaole
T. L. McCandless
Territorial
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Nathan E. Kendall
Albia
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Ilinois
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Atlanta
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Albert Baird Cummins
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