Coolidge Wins Big As Return Tide Surges Across Nation
As returns roll in the 1924 race shows Coolidge with a commanding lead and a possible working Republican majority in Congress. Davis carries most Democratic states, while Roosevelt blocks to one electoral vote in Wisconsin. New York Governor Smith defeats Roosevelt by about 100000, Donahey leads in Ohio, and La Follette fares poorly with 13 electoral votes in play.
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New York
Ivin Coolidge
North Dakota
South Dakota
Robert M. la Follette
Coolidge
Hardingon
Congress
Senate
House
John W. Davis
Kentucky
Cox
Harding
la Follette
Roosevelt
Wisconsin
Taft
Wilson
Davis
Donahey
Harry L. Davis
Winchester
Yeomeka Orn
Friendship Engine
Senate—Glass
Doak
Cpereen
Har Ruebush
Harrison
Corporation
Judge Harrison Vote Triumph Tops District
Congressman T. W. Harrison was reelected from the Seventh District by the largest Democratic margin in 24 years, carrying most counties and cities except Shenandoah. Rockingham and Harrisonburg saw strong plualities, with Frederick County and Winchester notable gains. Dabney Harrison’s independent votes likely under 906 districtwide.
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T. W. Harrison
Judge Harrison
Shenandoah County
Rockingham
Harrisonburg
Davis
Dabney C. Harrison
Harrison
Winchester
Frederick County
Council Approves Fire Alarm System After Study
The council met in regular session and approved reviewing fire alarm options after a study of systems in towns across West Virginia Maryland and Pennsylvania. Firemen recommended adopting Waynesboro Pa. system for feasibility and cost efficiency. Three councilmen were absent and discussions included water sewer extensions and meat inspection scheduling.
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Hunter B. Grimm
J. H. Henry
Robert Brill
Ty. Cather
Haddox Terrace
Frank Brown
Walter P. Anderson
Hovra
Board of Health
Boland
C. R. Anderson
G. Reginald Haines
West Virginia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Waynesboro
Pneumonia Claims Young Silas Johnson in Winchester
Silas E. Johnson aged 18 son of Walter G. Johnson of Winchester Hampshire county West Virginia died from pneumonia at his home on National avenue after ten days illness. He was recently married to Leah Sirbaugh and leaves a young widow, his father, and sister Mamie Johnston. He served in Company 1 116th Infantry Virginia National Guard. Funeral Thursday at 11 AM at Christian Church Timber Ridge with Rev J F Morgan officiating.
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Silas E. Johnson
Hampshire County
W. Va
National Avenue
Mr. Johnson
Walter G. Johnson
No. 49
South Main Street
Miss Jones
Baltimore
Ieia Sirbaugh
Mamie Johnston
One Hundred and Sixteenth Infantry
Virginia National Guard
Winchester
Johnson
Christian Church
Timber Ridge
J. F. Morgan
First Christian Church of
Cabbage and Potatoes Arrive Today at Local Warehouse
CABBAGE AND POTATOES will arrive today at my warehouse on November 3. Phone 98-W. Buy now and save money. F.A. BHRYOCK.
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F.A. Bhryock
Hamburger's Specialty Shop Fall Evening Hours
The notice states the store will stay open until 9 PM during the fall season to accommodate customers at Hamburger's Specialty Shop.
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Hamburger’s
Hamburger’s Specialty Shop
Lost Lavalliere Diamond in Platinum Setting
Diamond lavalliere set in platinum reported lost. Finder will receive reward upon return to Star Office.
Exchange mahogany console phonograph for upright piano
Will exchange new mahogany console phonograph for a good used upright piano. Act quick. Phone 196 W.
Potatoes at L. L. Hock Man & Son Special Price
Special price offers at L. L. Hock Man & Son on November 6 and 7. Includes potatoes at reduced rates with advertisement reference 11-5-Lp-21.
Empire Tonight Presents 4 Acts Vaudeville and Movies
Empire presents four acts of vaudeville and a regular movie showing tomorrow night. See the last page for the full announcement and plan to attend a well balanced program of entertainment.
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Empire Tomorrow
Empire
Reward for Lost Pin Seeks Return of Susan Reid Williams
Notice asks the finder of a lost pin to contact the author, offering a reward for its return. The message names Susan Reid Williams as the person associated with the pin and requests prompt communication.
Sarah Zane Fire Co Monthly Meeting Notice
Regular monthly meeting Friday November 7 at 7 p m prompt secrecy in minutes signed G P Barr secretary Meat scrap and tankage high protein stock now in stock Winchester Seed Co Civic League meets at Handley Library Friday at 4 p m line formatted details show prior notes
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Sarah Zane Fire CO
At & P.m
G. P. Barr
Winchester Seed Co
Civic League
Handley Library
Peery Leads as Virginia Returns Trickled In
Richmond dispatch reports Representative George C. Peery leading Republican C. Henry Harman by about 3 809 votes with 175 of 256 Ninth Virginia district precincts tallied. Early tallies suggest Davis holds a large plurality with about two thirds of 1920 level. Democratic congressional nominees appear to lead in districts heard. Senator Carter Glass advanced in initial returns.
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Richmond
George C. Peery
C. Henry Harman
Virginia
Davis
Congress
Carter Glass
Angola
Epoe Commission
Byrd Predicts 75 000 Democratic Lead In Virginia
Democratic State Chairman H. F. Byrd announced after long distance talks with Richmond party managers that Virginia will yield a Democratic margin near 75 000, far above the 54 000 difference four years prior. He noted the Ninth district’s Democratic win marks the first presidential year win there in over two decades, Peery’s majority surpassing 3 000, and a 75 000 vote total in the district. Byrd also cited La Follette’s vote around 10 000, short of the 20 000 he had projected.
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Chatrmah
H. F. Byrd
Richmond
Virginia
Byrd
Peery
la Follette
Democratic State Committee
Judge Harrison Dominates County Precincts in Election
The Democratic candidate Judge T. W. Harrison swept the county with 1126 votes for Congress against Republican J. H. Roebush 246 and Independent Dabney C. Harrison 241. Harrison carried every precinct, giving a county plurality of 742. John W. Davis led presidential totals with 1234 votes. Coolidge 466 La Follette 27. F T Johns received no votes. Two Frederick county precincts were missing.
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Frederick County
T. W. Harrison
Congress
J. H. Roebush
Dabney C. Harrison
Judge Harrison
John W. Davis
Coolidge
la Follette
F. T. Johns
Star
Cider Apples Wanted by Massey Bros Northwestern Grade
Local advertising note seeks cider apples from growers for the Massey Brothers Northwestern grade. Details unspecified in the brief clipping.
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Massey Bros
Reissuing Bonds Dominates Winchester Election Returns
Voters in Winchester favored reissuing bonds with a large plurality while many ballots were rejected or invalid. Reported tallies show Davis and La Follette leading in several contests, including United States Senator and state offices, with slow returns delaying final results.
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