Congressman Harry B. Hawes, foe of the Klan, was elected Senator on the Democratic ticket. During the campaign he was attacked by the Ku Klux Klan. David Israel and Irvin Sale were defeated for Congressman on the Democratic ticket by the Republican opponents. H. Waldman was elected Alderman on the Republican ticket.
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