Close Finish Seen as Fights Gain Grip on Congress
Washington dispatch reports a tight race for control of Congress. Republicans hold a bare working majority in the House, with gains and losses shifting seats among Democrats La Follette supporters and Republican candidates in Minnesota Wyoming New Mexico and Pennsylvania. Senate outlook remains unsettled amid Brookhart Steck contest and ongoing close races as Democrats hope to limit GOP gains.
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Associated Presay
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la Follette
Senate
Connecticut
la Follatte
Minnesota
Wyoming
New Mexico
Bursum
Sam G. Brat Ton
Tinewp
Call
la Vollette
Pennsylvania
Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
New York
Coolidge
la Folletts
Taany
Harry
Democrat-La Follette
Rhode Island
South Dakota
West Virginia
Iowa
Jost
Magius Johnson
Thomas D. Schall
Schall
Nebraska
Norris
Frederick H. Gillett
Massachusetts
Longworth
Ohio
Roosevelt
Weta
Drya
Radicalism Gets Crushing Blow in Voters Decision
A political analysis notes the public vote gives President Coolidge a strong mandate to push conservative policies. It cautions Congress may resist or soften reforms, with Republicans and Democrats wary of political retaliation if leaders overreach.
Forget-Me-Not Day Drive Sets Waterloo Street Sales
Waterloo officials urge a citywide Forget-Me-Not drive on Saturday November 8 with women and high school girls on street corners selling flowers and collecting donations. Half proceeds stay in Waterloo and Black Hawk county for disabled veterans and the remainder goes to state and national DAV: prose. Proclamation by Mayor A B Gna Y calls for flags and public support for veterans.
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Anna
Black Hawk County
Disabled American Veterans
Issume
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The
Thompson Heads County G. O. P. in Plurality Votes
County auditor reports the GOP winner Thompson led with a plurality after a recheck added 45 votes for Steck. A misread Mt Vernon township ballot caused a digit 3 to be mistaken for 8 in the United States senator race.
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Steck
Mt. Vernon
G O P Majority by States in Next Congress
Table surveying the G O P majority by states in the upcoming Congress. The list compiles state by state results and highlights party strength across regions. The text references the American Museum of Natural History exhibit and mentions British use of pontoons in Scapa operations.
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American Museum of Natural
Closing Returns Wipe Out Stock Lead in Senate Race
In Des Moines Iowa the Brookhart Steck senate contest grew murkier as officials report no total precinct count. Unofficial tallies show Brookhart leading Steck by small margins with several precincts still outstanding. Officials warn an official recount may be required to determine the winner.
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United States
Des Moines
Brookhart
Herring
Felim
Steck
Stack
Iowa
Secretary of State
Auditor of State
Thomas
Smith W. Brookhart
Daniel F. Steck
Ottumwa
Lee County
Towa
Weodbury
Woodbury County
W. C. Ramsay
Baldwin Cabinet Delving Delays Curzon For Chamberlain
United Press reports the Baldwin ministry faces a decision on Curzon’s post as foreign secretary or a younger appointee. Austen Chamberlain likely to be foreign policy chief, with Amery at colonies and Hoare at air. Curzon’s fate viewed as pivotal for imperial policy amid Downing Street reshuffles.
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Slalle Ag
Stanley Baldwin Co
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Talegraph
Curzon
Austen Chamberlain
Surreypendent
Dow
Fender
House of Lords
Marquis Curzon
Viscount Cave
Amery
India
Lord Birkenhead
Air
Samuel Hoare
Admiralty
Sir Wiltton
Jerason Hicks
Villa Chamberlain
Tame
Baldwin
London
Ishbel MacDonald
Ramsay MacDonald
No. 10
Downiestreet
Hempstead
London Rumor on Baldwin Cabinet Plan for Nancy Astor
Reports in the London Telegraph about Stanley Baldwin offering a cabinet post to Lady Nancy Astor, former Miss Nancy Tapshorne of Virginia, appear speculative. The slate contains no women’s names and Duchess of Atholl supporters push for a portfolio.
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London
Stanley Baldwin
Nancy Astor
Nancy Tapshorne
Virginia
Lenton
Duchess of Atholl
Law cites ties unclear in senatorial contest under Gibson
The morning report notes the official count cannot begin before next Monday. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson says the law has no provision for ties in a senatorial contest and that candidates must draw lots if a lie occurs.
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Ben J. Gibson
Gibson
Victory Grows as Late Returns Add to Coolidge Total
New York reports a national Republican surge as late election returns push Coolidge Dawes toward a solid 374 electoral votes, with gains in Montana Nevada and pending New Mexico. House gains widen GOP majority while La Follette insurgents plan post election organization and Democrats assess reorganization with Davis and Shaver.
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Dawes
Congress
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Nevada
la Vollette
Davis
Bryan
New Mexico
la Follette
Wisconsin
North Dakota
House
la Follette Senate
Brookhart
Iowa
Johnson
Minnesota
Senate
Plang Aheun
la Folletta
John W. Davis
Shaver
Coolidge Urges Surtax Reductions for High Incomes
President Coolidge plans to urge Congress to cut the surtax on high incomes by 25 percent as part of modifications to the Melion tax plan. Treasury Department officials disclosed this as a feature of the rejected proposal. The report notes vows to enforce game laws for musk deer and mentions papyrus use in paper manufacturing.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Coolidge
Treasury Department
Missionary Recalls Chinese Mothers Prefer Boys to Girls
Miss Leona Burr, returning missionary from Shaowu China, told the Iowa branch of Missions of the Interior convention that many Chinese mothers fear daughters and send both girls and boys to missions. She cited bound feet and childlike Christianity as common but noting some families seek Christian aid for girl children. More than 145 delegates attended the Cedar Falls gathering.
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Leona Burr
Shaong School
Shaowu
China
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First Congregational Church
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Rowan
Hungroda
J. R. Knox
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls
J. E. Ridenour
J. K. Browne
Turkey
EB. M. Whiting
Whiting
Youth Killed When Automobile Hits Cow in Marengo
Williams William O son of the newly elected treasurer of Town County was killed last night when his car struck a vehicle in the road causing the car to overturn. A passenger under the front seat was crushed. Two companions were thrown clear and escaped injury. Williams was well known in local athletics and was to be married in weeks.
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Marengo
William O, Williams
Town County
Manning Willams
Williams
Official county returns from Buchanan Iowa vote
Official full returns from 24 Buchanan county precincts show presidential votes for Coolidge 3470 Davis 1780 La Follette 1410 and for senator Brookhart 3921 Stack 5010 with Independence township noted on November 6.
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Independence
Buchanan County
President Coolidge
Davis
le Follette
Ford
Brookhart
Stack
Armistice Celebration Planned by Local Legion and Veterans
Armistice day will include a 7 30 p m parade through downtown with ex service men and educational floats, followed by a night observance. A morning prayer at 11 00 a m and a series of band led activities at Memorial hall are planned with groups from the American Legion and G A R aboard the organizing effort.
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Leivic
Pexmot
Memorial Hall
Gay
Carnera
Brever
American Legion
Hne
Becker-Chapiman Post
America
Waterloo Clearing House Association
Knights of Columbus
D. IA. R
Daughters of American Veterans
La Porte City Trial Involves Tama Pastor Case
Equity case heard by Judge EK B Stiles in La Porte City centers on Rev John C Knox pastor of Tama Presbyterian Church. Plaintiffs claim undue influence over Mrs Bitsy Marshall and a contract for life care in exchange for deed to La Porte City property. Defendant denies coercion and asserts the deed and land rights. attorneys named Nichols St Clair Mears Lovejoy for plaintiffs and Pile Silas Zimmerman Frank for defendant.
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Ia Porte City
Lucille Ashisy
Della Kline
Mildred Woodley
John C. Knox
Presbyterian Church
Tama
Bitsy Marshall
la Portety
Nichols, Nichols and St. Clair, Vinton, and Mears & Lovejoy
Waterloo
Pile
Silas
Zimmerman & Frank
Death of John C Hoy 23 Iowa City Hospital
John Charles Hoy of New Hartford aged 23 died Tuesday night in Iowa City from acute neuritis. Funeral from the Catholic church in New Hartford to Oak Hill cemetery Cedar Falls. Hoy born August 3 1901 in Minnesota. He lived with grandparents the Corrigans after parents died. He studied at East High Waterloo Teachers College and Minnesota State University before health failures ended his schooling. Survived by five uncles and aunts and several cousins.
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John Charles Hoy
New Hartford
East High School
Iowa City
Oak Hill Cemetery
Cedar Falls
Mr. Hoy
Minnesota
Michal Corrigan
Sun
Charles
Catherine Corrigan
Waterloo
East High
Decedent
Teachers College
Minnesota State University
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