Suit of Prince To Recover Rembrandts Reveals Widener Plan
The prince seeks to recover two Rembrandt paintings valued at half a million dollars each. Widener plans to donate the art to the American people as a memorial of his father, asserting the loan was security for a 1910s slogan and to be settled before year’s end.
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Colidge Ahead in Electoral College After Early Returns
New York November 5 The full measure of Republican victory in the polls emerges as returns show Calvin Colidge likely to secure at least 100 electoral votes beyond a large popular plurality. John W Davis maintains solid gains while Robert M Lafollette edges up in some states. Congressional returns hint at a paper majority for Republicans in both chambers though the margin may not secure the whip hand. Colidge 367 Davis 186 Lafollette 13 with 266 needed for choice.
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News of Tuesday's Election Spread by The Mirror
The Mirror distributed thousands of copies of election news to Eastern Carolina areas including City Pine Tops Maceiesfield Saratoga Farmville Greenville and Washington before seven in the morning. The paper released on time despite a break in machinery after one AM threatening publication.
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Death of Mrs. Minnie H. Murray in Wilson
Mrs. Minnie H. Murray died yesterday at 10 30 a m. She was among Wilson's oldest citizens and taught in local public schools. Survived by sons J H W Murray and Donald J Murray, both of Wilson. Funeral from St Timothy Episcopal Church with Rev Baxter officiating. arrangements to be set after son’s return.
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Herrick Awarded Damages In Breach Suit
Manuel Herrick former Oklahoma representative received one cent in damages from a jury in circuit court in a breach of promise to marry case against Miss Evelyn Crane. The same court had awarded Crane seven thousand five hundred dollars for libelous statements in a related filing.
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Ports Issue Keeps Slim Lead In Statewide Vote
Tabulations from The Mirror show 67 counties reporting with ports ahead 35 979 to 32 705 by a margin of 3274. Counties like Union Wilkes Rowan Guilford Cumberland New Hanover and others show mixed majorities for and against ports. General Albert Cox said the measure has an excellent chance to pass, predicting a small margin victory as western counties come in.
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Green County Votes On Ports Measure Reveals Surprises
Returns received by The Mirror show Green County favored ports by 200 to 4 against, though final tallies were uncertain. The county was expected to reject the proposition, and Nash County delivered a notably strong vote in its favor amid the campaign dynamics.
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Thursday Card Club Meeting Postponed
The Thursday Afternoon Card Club, originally planned to meet with Mrs. Chas. Fleming Jr, has been postponed.
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Returns in State Are Slow As Vote Totals Grow
With about one third of North Carolina precincts reporting on election night the port development proposal trails by a 3 618 margin this led by 67 876 to 64 258 in 621 precincts as late returns suggest. President race shows Coolidge leading with over 34 thousand votes, Davis around six thousand, La Follette two thousand six hundred nine. Governor race has McLean leading Meekins by roughly 80 thousand to 29 thousand. Veterans loan bill and constitutional amendments maintain solid majorities in scarce returns as counties count local tickets first and referenda last.
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Trouble in Illinois as Guard Rushes to Marion
A national guardsmen squad was sent to Marion for election guard duty after a report of potential clashes between Klan and anti-Klan groups. Local Ku Klux Klan member Glenn Young and followers had reportedly headed to Marion earlier, fueling fears of further unrest in Williamson County.
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Dawes Accepts Victory Quietly in Chicago
Charles G. Dawes learned of his vice presidential victory with business as usual. He rose late, read the morning papers at breakfast, and skimmed telegrams including one from President Coolidge. He then attended a bank executive board meeting.
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Coolidge Issues Tanks Statement After Election Victory
President Coolidge addressed newspapermen with a simple thanks amid a landslide election win. He pledged to serve the people and promote their welfare while setting Thanksgiving Day for November 27. He resumed official duties, took a short nap, then walked downtown amid cheerful crowds.
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Meeting of Wowan's Christian Federation Group 7
A meeting of the Wo wan's Christian Federation Group 7 is announced for Thursday evening at seven o'clock with Mas at Barton 107 Gold Street.
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Johnson Defeats Brookhart in Wisconsin Iowa Senate Race
Early returns show Republicans leading in both House and Senate contests. Iowa saw Smith W. Brookhart lose to Daniel F. Steck. Republicans gain seats in Massachusetts Kentucky Oklahoma while Democrats win several Senate races. Minnesota and Montana races remain unresolved with Shall Johnson leading in key districts.
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Big Crowd Attends Mirror Office for Election Returns
A Tuesday night crowd exceeding a thousand gathered at the Mirror office to hear election returns announced by megaphone from the Chamber of Commerce. From eight to ten o'clock four to five hundred people stood outside, with interest waning as results favored Colidge.
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Cotton futures close steady amid mixed cues
New York November 5 Cotton futures closed steady with December at 23.11 and January 23.27 for the nearby months. March 23.55, May 23.80, July 23.58. Spot cotton quiet with middling at 23.90. Weather forecast calls for fair Thursday and partly cloudy Friday with rain and a drop in western areas.
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Beaman Predicts Victory for Port and Terminal Issue
M R Beaman said via long distance that the port and terminal measure likely carries. With 77 of 100 counties reporting, the pro side led by four to five thousand, though counties like Carrituck and Dare were expected to vote against the proposition. He claimed a close race either way and disputed forecasts of a defeat.
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Coolidge Also Wins In South Dakota
Sioux Falls South Dakota President Coolidge captured the state as the La Follette forces conceded defeat the state manager announced victory for the President in a night count release following the state results.
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