Great Republican Landslide Increases Senate Majority
The Associated Press reports a strong GOP election showing with a larger House majority and gains in the Senate. Ohio and California lead GOP wins while Democrats see reelections such as Senator Underwood and others. Maryland shifts to Republicans with Weller winning the Senate by about 17,000 votes. Governor Cox congratulates Senator Harding by wire, pledging support as a citizen.
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Harding
New York
United States Congress
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House
Far West
California
Nevada
Missouri
Colorado
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Idaho
Ohio
Washington
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Ma Harding
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New York City
Miller
Greater
Maryland
Clarke Voters Cast Ballots in Clarke County
Clarke County voted Democratic in the election. Cox won the presidential race by 606 votes over Harding. Harrison carried the county by 561 over State Senator John Paul. Complete returns show SIRENS precinct vote except Lindsey where results tied.
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Berryville
Clarke County
Cox
Harding
Thomas W Harrison
Winchester
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Wendeedb
Lindsey
Harding Wins Presidency On Natal Day in Marion
Warren G Harding was elected president elect as early returns favored him. At his Marion home he greeted visitors including family and friends while Mrs Harding helped at headquarters and Harry M Daugherty coordinated campaign efforts and received figures from the rented wire site.
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Associated Press
Marion
Ohio
Warren Gamaliel Harding
Mhen
United States
Harding
Angina
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Mader
Scioto Club
Columbus
Seans
George 7. Harding
Abigail Harding
Caroline Wotan
Hardings
Harry M. Daugherty
Chicago
Winchester Firemen Entertained in Waynesboro Pa
A party of Winchester firemen were royally hosted by the Always There Hook and Ladder Company of Waynesboro Pa They attended an old-time Dutch supper and a boxing exhibition featuring the light-weight champ of the region before a sight-seeing ride on the company's American LaFrance fire truck The Winchester party included Capt. Robert L Gray and others and returned home greatly pleased with the hospitality
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Winchester
Waynesboro
Cumberland Valley Firemen’s Association
Robert L. Gray
John, McDonald
Oscar
Lewis
Fred. Forney
Ms C. Baker
August Graber
Pennsylvania
Winchester election yields large city victory for Democratic ticket
In Winchester the full Democratic ticket won by large margins. Governor Cox carried the city by 196, T. W. Harrison won Congress by 74, and President votes tallied to 345 891 for Cox and 951 289 for Harding. Voters faced lengthy counts as two precincts recorded about 1600 ballots each. Women turnout boosted overall participation with about 1490 votes cast in the city. Harrison carried the normally Republican second ward by 80 over Paul.
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Cox
T. W. Harrison
Congress
John Paul
Amend
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Pollard
Harrison
Paul
Antietam Fire Hall Destroyed in Hagerstown Blaze
The Antietam Fire Company Hall on Summit Avenue in Hagerstown burned down in a major morning fire. The Armory, Company B rooms, and Antietam Printing Company were lost except for printing stock saved by firefighters. Estimated damage exceeds $50,000 with partial insurance. ballots for the election were counted before the blaze.
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Antietam Fire Company
Summit Avenue
Hamill
Pat Secton
Armory
Company B
Antietam Printing Company
Frank Woltz
Wanted Hand Picked York Imperials for Cider Trade
Advert reads for bulk York Imperials apples sized 2 1 4 inches or larger. Listed by Fred L. Glaize with payment terms 1p tt. Distinctive agricultural trade notice from a historic newspaper.
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York Imperials
Fred. L. Glaize
Sale notices and ads mix in Winchester Virginia
Export your apples and other items listed for sale. Thomas W. Mathews at 96 West Piccadilly Street, Winchester, offers a government permit and sailing dates for shipments. A Ford touring car with demountable rims is priced at 200 dollars. Shade Motor Co. Rosen Rye promises higher yields. Winchester Seed Co. invites attendance at Landon Kackley’s sale on Crums road Friday November 5 at 1 o’clock for high grade Guernsey cows.
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Thomas W. Mathews
West Piccadilly St
Winchester
KOR
Jpst Shade Motor CO
Landon Kackley
Crums Road
Wanted Apples for Shipment After Oct 10
OFRAPEURS FRUIT PRODUCTS invites growers to supply one hundred car loads of good clean cider stock. Ready for shipment after October 10.
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Ofrapeurs Fruit Products Co
Muster of Capts. Bobs Company in Friendship Hall
Cap t Bobs Company muster will be held Thursday night Nov Ath at 7 30 o clock in Friendship Hall. No excuses accepted. All absentees will be fined. By order of G H Grimm Capt Com Per KR W Smith Ist Sergt 2 1p 31
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Friendship Hall
G. HH. Grimm
KR. W. Smith
Fancy Box Apples Selected Varieties and Prices
Advertisement notes selected apple varieties and reasonable prices. Encourages sending a box to friends as a promotional item. Mentions Virginia traits and lists an address in Winchester Virginia with a street line at 5 Main St.
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Virginia
Main St
Winchester
Stevens Dies Sudden at Greenbrier White Sulphur
George W. Stevens president of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway collapsed and died today at the Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs. The Associated Press reports the sudden death occurred while he was away from home.
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Associated Press
Richmond
George W. Stevens
Chesae and Ohio Railway
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Election night at The Star office draws Winchester crowds
Hundreds of residents from Winchester and Frederick County gathered at The Star to hear returns via the Associated Press leased wire. The scene filled both floors as votes showed Senator Hardiness leading for president and T W Harrison leading for congress. Special telephones kept callers supplied from Shenandoah Valley areas. Star staff praised the telephone company workers for managing the heavy demand through the night. Announcement: Harvey Punktonser as "Nov, 12.
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Winchester
Frederick County
Star
Associated Press
Star Office
Hardiness
T. W. Harrison
The
Shenandoah Valley
Harrison Defeats John Paul in Seventh Virginia District
Thomas W. Harrison a Democrat was re-elected to Congress in Virginia's Seventh District over Republican John Pollard of Rockingham. Official tallies show Harrison winning by a substantial margin across Frederick Winchester and surrounding counties, with strong support from African American voters and broad party unity despite late returns and amendments.
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Thomas W. Harrison
Virginia
John
Rockingham County
Harrison
Winchester
Frederick County
Wood Yard Opens at 49 Low Street for Business
Notice announces a wood yard at 49 Low Street is now open for business. The short message also includes a garbled line about a debt or shipment but provides no clear figures or names.
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Low St
Salvation Army speaks on a promising topic in Florence
Florence Worth the pene ac tress is lecturing at the Salvation Army tonight on a subject described as very interesting. Evening meetings will continue nightly with a closing camp on Sunday. all are welcome to attend any or all sessions.
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Salvation Army
Ancels
Carnpal
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