Democratic Tide Sweeps Nation From End to End
Amid sweeping gains, Democrats win numerous seats nationwide as control edges with regional shifts while Republicans endure redistricting pressure and uncertain Senate outcomes.
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Winchester Evening Star in Winchester, Virginia
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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1922
Page
1
Democrats win Senate seats in Nebraska and Ohio
Republicans lose several Senate seats as Democrats capture six. New York elects Smith by a large margin, Maryland and Indiana see Democratic gains while Volstead is challenged. Delaware and West Virginia outcomes shift, Missouri reelects Fess, Michigan elects a Democrat, and New Hampshire chooses a Democratic governor as party control remains unsettled in the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Ohio
New York
Smith
Bruce
France
Maryland
Volstead
Lodge
Bayard
DuPont
Delaware
Beveridge
Indiana
Fess
Missouri
Neely
West Virginia
Michigan
Towa
Senate
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Gifford Pinchot
Pepper
Reed
Gerry
Rhode Island
R. Livingston Beeckman
Mondell
House
Kendrick
New Hampshire
A Clean Sweep by Democrats in Winchester
Local Winchester voters delivered large majorities for Rep. T. W. Harrison and Senator Claude A. Swanson in yesterday’s election. Bonds for water and sewer improvements were approved while calls for a constitutional convention were rejected across precincts, with city totals showing Swanson leading and Harrison securing strong margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
T. W. Harrison
Congress
United States
Claude A. Swanson
Challengger
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Harrison
Talk to Farmers on Thursday at Handley Hall Winchester
Editor notes that National lecturer Mr. Lansdon of Geonames Educational and Cooperative Union will speak at Handley Hall Winchester on Thursday November 9 at 2 30 p m He urges all farmers from small to large operations to attend as he has a vital message for tillers of the soil and will outline the organization’s activities in Frederick County and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Star
Lansdon
Aes Lansdone
Frederick County
G. L. Rothger
Stephens City
Bayard Wins U S Senate Seat in Delaware Race
Bayard defeats incumbent T Coleman DuPont in Delaware United States Senate contest with unofficial returns showing Bayard ahead in Wilmington. New York reports Volstead, Republican and author of prohibition enforcement act, loses re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Rogers
Bayard
DuPont
Wilmington
Del
Thomas F. Bayard
Grover Cleveland
United States Senate
T. Coleman DuPont
Volstead
New York
Andrew J. Volstead
House Judiciary
Harrison wins Frederick with large county majority
Democratic candidate T W Harrison for Congress in the Seventh district carries Frederick county by 684 after a near complete return. Harrison totals 1159 to 475 for John Paul, with Winchester city adding 411 to his margin for a combined 1095. Swanson leads McGavock and Lewis in the Senate race by 986, while calls for a constitutional convention fail 813 to 194.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Engine House
Congress
Harrison
Paul
United States Senate
Swanson
McGavock
Lewis
Reuss Engine House
Far Convention
City Hall
Bonds
Sarah Zane
Yeakley
T. W. Harrison
Frederick County
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Winchester
U.S
Chayide A. Swanson
J. W
Matt. N. Lewis
Harrison, Paul Contest Virginia District Vote Split
In the Seventh Virginia district Representative T. W. Harrison, Democrat of Winchester, carried all counties and two cities over Republican John Paul of Harrisonburg. Paul won Harrisonburg by 20 votes. two years earlier Paul carried four counties and Harrison carried several counties and cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Harrison
Winchester
Virginia
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Paul
Qreene
Page
Harrison's election reaction cited by Harrisonburg paper
The Harrisonburg News-Record quotes Judge Harrison saying the Seventh district election result reflects the people’s verdict on the effort to unseat him and the tactics used to carry it out. No comment was available from Senator Paul on the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Meeting at the Jlandley Library Thursday November 9
Voters gather as out of town electors travel to their old home to vote. Ernest and Harry Reardon of Washington DC attended. Harry Reardon is linked to the Government Printing Office. The notice mentions Goodyear Rubber Belting and Orchard Supply Co with job ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Rubber
WIN. Orchard Supply CO
Messrs
Ernest and
Harry Reardon
Washington, D. C
Harry [Reardon
Government Printing Office
Virginia Votes Democratic Sweep in 1942 Senate Rally
Virginia voters gave Claude A. Swanson a large victory over Republican J Williamson Mc Gavock and elected all ten Democratic House nominees by solid margins. The anti constitutional convention vote failed by a sizeable margin, and in key districts the Lily Black influence affected minor races as third district ballots shifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
vVirginia
Claude A. Swanson
United States Senate
J. Williamson McGavock
House of Representatives
George C. Peery
J. H. Hassinger
Congress
Thomas W. Harrison
John Paul
Virginia
McGavock
Matt N. Lewis
Lewis
Channing M. Ward
House
Yontague
Ninth District Victory Shifts Power in Virginia
Democrats reclaim Virginia Ninth district from Republicans after twenty years, with George C. Peery winning by at least 3000 votes. Peery carried his Tazewell home county and others including Abingdon and Russell, while Republican Bascom Slemp loses. Byrd aided organizing effort as turnout boosted Democratic efforts in campaign. President-elect margins show broad regional support for Peery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Virginia
George C. Peery
Tazewell
Bascom Slemp
Republica
Slemp
Mr. Peery
Abingdon
J. H. Hadésinger
Russell County
Stuart
Wythe
Trinkle Smyth
Buchanan
Pulaski
Byrd
H. F. Byrd
Atthelow
Letter from John Golden urges Winchester audiences
John Golden, noted producer of Lightnin and The First Year, writes to Theatre Manager L. Marshall Baker urging Winchester patrons to support clean, entertaining plays. He praises past successes, defends current offerings, and offers refunds if the show underperforms, urging personal outreach to theatergoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Golden
Winchester
Hudson Theatre
New York City
Mr. L. Marshall Baker
Empire Theatre
Washington
Richmond
Norfolk
Shenandoah County Congresional Vote Report
W Harrison Democrat carried Shenandoah County in yesterday's congressional election by 248 votes over Republican John Paul. Harrisonville tally shows 2416 votes to 2168 for Paul with the detailed breakdown forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harrison
Shenandoah County
John Paul
Harrisonburg
Harrison
Shenandoah
Paul
Hodgson Resigns from City Council
Local council member Hodgson resigns without comment, triggering appointment or replacement considerations as officials review next steps. Community leaders await clarification on succession and responsibilities following the retirement.
Monthly Meeting Recaps Taxes and Resignations in City Council
City Treasurer reports receipts of over 50 000 in taxes. President Baker urges arguing in committee not council. Hodgson resigns from first ward. successor unnamed. Two candidates discussed in executive session. future session to decide. Shade trees and South Kent street safety noted as topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
C. M. Hodgson
Sear
Hodgson
Coetell
An Ie
Beck
Henry
South Kent Street
WV Prepared Coat Deliveries Prompted by Unloading
A brief dispatch notes immediate orders for delivery after unloading. The message references a prepared coat and notes a date marker 7-21 and initials SNAPP. The fragment suggests rapid transport or logistics action for West Virginia operations.
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