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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
IOWA.

Des Moines. Ia, Nov. A perfect
summer day prevails throughout Iowa
today. and there should be a good vote
polled. but the leaders of both parties
have doubts as to the total reaching a )
high as it did a year ago. All reports
received complain of the inability to in
terest the voter and get him out to the
polls. Chief interest is centered in the
outcome of the congressional contest in
the Second district, and it is believed
that the vote in that district will b..
heavy.
Des Moines. Ia. Nov APATHY regard
less of the fine weather exists in all parts
of the state according to the reports re-
ceived. The only district where the vote
in all probability will exceed that of year
ago is in the Second district where tho
Democrats are making a desperate effor.
to elect congressman. The Republican
state central &C mmittee estimates this
morning that the Republican vote win ue
fully 10C00 short and place their plurality
at 65, 900 for the reason that the Democrats
will suffer equally with the Republicans
over the lack of interest in the election
In the Second district Scott county reports
a heavy vote being cast and that Hoffman,
(Rep.) is running ahead of his ticket. If
this proves true his election is assured
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw voted
early this morning at Denison and Sec
retary Of Agriculture Wilson was one cf
the first to cast his vote at Tina.
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In spite of the drizzling rain and mud :
dy streets, it is believed that a heavy
vite will be polled This afternoon bal
lots are coming in fast all over town
Each side claims that the bad weather
will help the other fellow
There is very little betting on the
election and those who are not influence
ed by partisan considerations. hesitate
to make a forecast of the result
A well known Republican in an Off
cial position, whose name carries weight
in opinions of this kind said this morn
ing: Il believed yesterday that Stahl
and Stebbins would be elected by
small majority. Today I am not so
sure. There are some things which look
ominous for them"
No trouble has been reported from the
voting places. Considerable challeng-
ing is being done by the representatives
of the Independents. Rev. J. D. McFar-
land Rev. John M. Jackson and Rev.
F. E. Mallory are stationed at three of
the worst precincts in the city looking
after the interests of the Independents
Each of these ministers is well able to
take care of himself.
About the usual amount of drunken
ness about the polls is observable. In
some precincts the claim is made that
keg beer is on tap near at hand for the
faithful UP to noon there had been
no fights but as the battle wears on
and the patriots get excited. there is
proba bility of trouble at some of the
voting places.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
VISION SIN.

La Crosse, Wis. Nov. 4,-For the first
time in the history of Wisconsin WON y,
entered the polling places and cast heir
bal;f Is today. Under a law passed ( I
tie last session OF tie legislature, W.
men were given the right to vote on
school questions and for the candidates
for school offices. Hence they are voting
schools the county superintendent of
schools and on an amendment changing
the term of office for superintendent of
schools. Much interest has been mani
tested in the election by club women.
but i: has gone little farther than these
circles.
Milwaukee, Nov 4.-The weather was
cloudy with a light shower early. Great
interest centers in the outcome III this
city and the lieutenants of all the can
didates were busy in getting the voters
Owing to party differences much
scratching is being done.
Racine, Nov. 4-The women's vote on
the constitutional amendment will, it is
said, be the largest ever cast in south
ern Wisconsin.
West Superior, Nov .4-Before 8 O'Clock
10 per cent of the full vote expected in
many of the precincts had been cast
Among those voting early were num-
Der of women, mostly school teachers.
Several of the latter. who had not reg
istered went to the trouble of swearing
in their votes.
from all parts of the state indicate that
the election in Wisconsin is passing off
! quietly. The weather generally is
threatening. but little rain is falling In
Milwaukee it is expected the women will
vast 1000 votes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
MISSOURI.

st. Louis, Mo, Nov. 4.@The day broke
cloudy and threatening, notwithstanding
which the polls were crowded with voters
long before opening. The interest fel:
IN certain issues that are being fougEc
out along party lines is sure to bring
out heavy vote on state, congressional
and county tickets.
st. Joseph, Mo, Nov. 4-Election Gay
opened cloudy with showers. Not much
interest is manifested. and the attend
Kansas City Mo-. Nov. 4.-Wea ther
cloudy and warm, with slight drizzi-
or rain. Early indications at the polls
We're that light vote would be cast.
In Kansas City Kas., more interest
seems to have been taken in general,
ana a large early vote was poled.
St Louis, Mo, Nov. 4.-Balloting is
proceeding throughout the state under
leaden skies while in some sections it
IS raining A light vote in the rural dis
trlcts viii cost the Democrats some loss,
but in all probability not enough to
prevent them from coming to ST. Louis
with majority of $1,000 to 1000 over
the Republicans. This is the claim at
Democratic Headquarters. and is also
conceded at Republican headquarters.
The only trouble from irregularity
throughout the state up to II o'clock
was IN telegram from Carrolton, Mo-,
to Republican headquarters, saying the
Democrats were buying Republican
votee.
Up to noon three arrests had been
made in Kansas City, Mo. H l. ROGERS
was arrested on a charge of intimidat-
ing voters. Charles Riehl, assistant
prosecuting attorney, a Republican,
challenged man brought to the polls
by John Pryor, a Democratic saloon
keeper and fist fight ensued Both
were arrested. All three were released
on bond.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
DELAWARE.

Dover, Nov. 4.-Clear warm weather
The fight for congress is almost COM
pletely overshadowed by the hot battle
for members of the legislature who will
have the selection of two United States
senators. In some sections the regular
Republicans and Democrats are work.
ing together against the Addicks. or I'm
ion Republicans. This is notably so in
Wilmington where the Democrats have
endorsed several regular Republican
legislat tive candidates.
Dover, Nov. 4--The election opened
vigorously in this state and reports
show that there was disposition on
the part of the voters to vote early. The
great bulk of the registered vote will
be Dolled While it is almost sure that
Henry A. Houston. Democrat. will be
elected a member of congress. by rea-
son of the fact that the Republican vote
will be divided between Congressman L.
c. Heisler Ball, regular Republican, and
William Michael Byrne, Union Republi-
can, the complexion of the legislature
which will have the selection of two
United States senators is a matter of
great uncertainty.
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MET BY A BAND.
A Surprise Was in Store for the
President at Home.

Oyster Bay. N. Y. Nov. 4.-President
when he reached Oyster Bay was met
with a surprise. About the station a thou
sand persons were gathered with a band.
big bonfires b.azed and fireworks were dis
charged.
When the president appeared at the door
of his special car he was greeted with
cheers and in reply raised his bat. AS he
passed across the station platform on his
way to his carriage he shook hands with
many of those who, despite the efforts Of
the secret service men. passed forward to
greet him. No demonstration of this kind
had been anticipated.
The president was accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt, DR.. Lung and Secretaries Cor
telyou and Loeb.
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VOTE IN Topeka IS LARGE.

ward, and it was claimed that Lucas
and Nichols were getting most of them.
At Ills. in the fourth OF the Second.
1875 votes had been cast This is the
precinct in which F. E, Mallory's church
is located. and it IS conceded to Stahl
and Stebbins by good majority. One
of the Republican workers at the polls
said: we are not doing much in this
precinct. Mallory has stirred up the
people around here too much"
In the second of the Second, 17S votes
had been cast at 11:25 this morning.
This is one of the precincts where fraud
is sometimes attempted The voting
place is at the Santa Fe house this year
f. E. Mallory is challenging illegal vo-
ters at this precinct for the Independ-
ents. He says he is setting them on
fire" Quite number have been ehal-
lenged at this precinct, and most of
them have sworn in their votes. This
is a strong Nichols and Lucas precinct.
At II o'clock 104 votes had been cast
in the fourth of the First. and all was
quiet This is an Independent precinct
At lilo O'Clock there had been 142
votes cast in the third of the First. This
is probably a Stahl and Stebbins pre-
cinct-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
COLORADO.

Denver, Colo, Nov. 4.-The weather
here is cloudy and cold. After the first
rush at the opening of the polls thare
was let-up, but the party manager
promise to get their votes out later in
the day. If the temperature does not
become warmer the woman vote will be
liai..
The weather in Denver improved and
voting proceeded rapidly. No. serious dis
turbances occurred. but several arrests on
showing this morning at Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek and in some other localities
but reports received at political headquar-
ters indicate a heavy vote will be poll.d
The Democratic leaders are supremeiy
confident, but the Republicans are very
hopeful of electing their state and con-
gressional candidates and even oe captur-
ing the legislature. which will elect a sue
cessor to United States Senator Teller.
Colorado Springs Colo, Nov 4-The
election is passing off quietly today
with a heavy Republican poll coming
out up to noon. The weather started in
clement with slight splitting Of snow
but cleared up in the morning which is
usually regarded as favorable to the
Republican ticket. The Democratic vote
will come out strong later in the day
after working hours. the polls remain
ing open until p. m.
Franklin E Brooks, Republican nomi-
nee for ngressman-at-large stated at
noon that the entire Republican ticket
would be carried by a majority of 1000
in the county, The Bucklin bill will be
defeated in the county by a large vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
ILLINOIS.

Chicago Nov. Notwithstanding a
drizzling rain, early conditions indicate
a heavy vote all over the city The chief
interest centered in Congressman Lori
mer's district, where every effort was
made to get out record vote. The
election commissioners were busy soon
after the polls opened with matters
brought to them for adjudication. There
was much evidence of split tickets re-
ports by watchers throughout the city,
specially on candidates for county Of
fees.
Peoria, Nov. 4.-Weather cloudy, large
crowds in line waiting for polls to open.
Considerable interest shown. Indica-
tions are for scattered vote on local
ticket.
Bloomington, Ill, Nov. 4@The weather
is clear. Reports from this city and
adjacent towns show great interest in
the election, with prospects for heavy
off year vote.
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At 11:35. IA votes had been cast in the
third of the Second. This is a close pre-
cinct, with the chances Sayoring Stahl
and Stebbins. r. 1. Jones is represent
ing the Independents at this precinct.
At 10:40 only 81 votes had been polled
in the first of the First. Kent Raub
was watching the polls for the Independ-
ents. and stated that the Democrats and
Republicans had keg of beer on tap
next door to the voting place. Election
Commissioner T. 6. Williams was in
formed of this. and instructed the DO
liceman on duty to see to it that the keg
was removed to at least 100 feet from
the voting place, as the law requires.
In the second of the First, 137 votes
had been Dolled at 0.35 o'clock. T.sare
was a big crowd, mostly negroes, around
this voting place. Bill Eastman. who
had a reputation as a ''scrapper,' is the
independent representative here. and
has challenged quite number of voters.
Frank Summers is the policeman in
charge of this voting place, and that
may prevent a serious fuss as Summers
is an efficient officer. This is Lucas
and Nichols stronghold.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
NEBRASKA.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 4.-The early
morning hours of election day were
marked by light clouds, but there were
no threats of rain or bad weather. The
first hours of the day We're invigoratinG.
but these elements did not produce the
same conditions in the feelings of the
voters. who were slow in getting to the
polls. It is believed that the vote viii
be light all over the state
Omaha, Nov. 4.-Interest was light in
the election today in this city and the
early voting was generally light. The
weather was threatening in Omaha, but
most of the points in Nebraska reported
clear skies. The chief interest here CEN
ters in the election of congressman
from the Second district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
WASHINGTON.

Seattle, Nov. 4.-E1ection day opened
cloudy and cold. Weather seldom af-
fects the western Washington vote and
reports from all over this section indi-
cate that large vote will be cast
Apathy disappeared the last few days of
the campaign which enjoyed a whirl-
wind finish. The Democrats are conf
IDENTIFY claiming the legislature, but
practically concede the election of Cush-
man over Cole and Jones over Holcolm
for congress.
Seattle, Wash, Nov 4.-JTp to noon a
heavy vote has been cast throughout
King county. There is an enormous
amount of scratching.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
ATTACKED TWO WOMEN
A Negro Murderer Quickly Dis
posed of by a Mob.

Salem, Ala, Nov 4.-Sam Harris. a ne
gro, entered the home of George Meadows,
a planter. who lives six miles south of
here, about o'clock this morning during
Mr.. Meadows absence. and with axe
struck Mrs. Meadows and her 1S-year-oid
daughter the head. crushing Mrs. Mead
ows skull and fracturing that of the
daughter. Mrs. Meadows has never re-
gained consciousness and will die Harris
was placed in custody and held until Miss
Meadows had sufficiently recovered TO
identify him. This she did and the negro
was taken in charge by a mob and his
body riddled with bullets. Harris denied
his guilt until the first shot was fired,
and then he acknowledged the crime. Th9
condition of the house showed that rob-
berry was the purpose of the crime.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
MASSACHUSETTS.

Boston. Nov with clear skies and
warm atmosphere for election day the
expectation of the party manag gers that
Massachusetts would poll large vote
seemed likely to be fulfilled today.
Early reports from various sections
showed that the vote at the opening
was generally up to the average and by
9 O'Clock there were prospects that the
total vote would be high.
Boston, with very heavy registration
and congressional contests in three dis
tricts in the city, as we'll as deep in
terest on the local option issue, is ex-
pected to cast a heavy vote.
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progressing quietly. though much inter
est is manifested.
San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 4.-The kind
of weather for which California is noted
prevails all over the state today. and the
probabilities are that an average vote
will be polled. Nothing win be known Of
the result until late tonight or possibly
tomorrow, as in California no votes are
counted until after the polls close. Some
of the precincts in remote parts of the
state may not be heard from for several
days The polls opened at O'Clock this
morning and viii close at 5 D. m.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
WYOMING.

Cheyenne, Nov. 4.-The early voting
here was rather brisk, but as the wealth
er is cold and storm threatening, the
vote in the state will probably be con-
siderably less than two years ago.
Cheyenne. Wyo.. Now 4.-Contrary TO
early indications. the weather in Wyom-
ing is clear and bracing and the indica-
tions are for the largest vote throughout
the state ever polled outside of presiden-
tial years. Early reports show that Re
publican majorities will probably remain
normal in city and state.
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SOUTH DAKOTA.

Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. 4-The wealth
er is dull and cheerless with prospects
of a light vote The campaign has been
Hstless one. The Democrats concede
Republican success to be almost GER
tain and Senator Kittridge will have
the legislature. There are four tickets
in the field.
Sioux Falls. S. D.. Nov 4.-Reports
received at the political headquarters
from different sections of the state show
that the weather is clearing but that the
poll will be very light
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OHIO.

Cincinnati, Nov. 4-Weather hazy but
not unpleasant otherwise. Early vote
unusually light, interest in the election
not being sufficient to call out a great
number at the early hours.
Cleveland, o.. Nov 4-IdeaI election
weather prevailed in this city today, and
as a result the voting during the early
hours of the morning was extremely
5eavy. very large proportion of the
ballots deposited were scratched The
eec;ior. officers predict, therefore, that
TIE returns tonight will come in ve.y
slowly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
UTAH.

Salt Lake. Utah. Nov. 4.-The early
vote in most precincts of Salt Lake Was
heavy in the East side precincts. where
the Gentle vote predominates. Much
scratching is being done, especially on
the legislative ticket Weather clear, ar
a heavy vote is expected.
Salt Lake Nov. 4.-Reoorts received
from the state outside of Salt Lake
show a rather light vote uD to il a. m
Considerable trading was reported at
some points. the Democrats apparently
concentrating their efforts on the legis-
lative tickets. Weather conditions were
generally fair.
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Phila delphia. Nov 4.-Many voters
were waiting to cast their ballots when
the polling places opened at o'clock
this morning. Contrary to expecta tions
there was apparently more interest
taken in the election in this city than
bad been expected by either of the lead
ING Dartfes. The Republican workers
a,.e straining every efrOrc to get out a
bio vote in Philadelphia in order to off
set a possible heavy Pattison majority in
tte state outside of this city. There is
no opposition to the six Republican
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
RAIN FELL TODAY.
1t Measured III HundredthS of
an Inch at Noon.

The government forecast sent out this
morning was showers in southeast por-
ton this afternoon and possibly tonight.
Cooler east portion tonight. Wednesday
fair
The rain up to noon measured II hun
dredths of an inch The wind this morn
ing was northwest blowing S miles an
hour The temperatures this morning re-
corded by the government thermometer
were as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
NORTH DAKOTA.

Fargo, N. d., Nov. Although the
weather was fine when the polls opened.
there were bodings of a storm, but
North Dakota weather is tickle and the
day may grow into an ideal one. Every
thing is very quiet and the first votes
cast were mostly railroad men and
travellers, for whom local trains were
held 10 minutes to allow them to vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
INDIANA.

Indianapolis, Ind. Nov 4-Election day
opened slightly colder but with promise
OF sunshine as the day progressed The
early vote was fairly heavy. especially
in the central part of TIE town. On the
south side the Republicans claimed they
1vere holding their own with the Demo-
Gratis. On the North side the vote is
usually cast in the aftel A1on. and both
PARTIES say they will get out the usual
vote for an off year.
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IDAHO.

Boise. Idaho. Nov. 4.-The polls opered
at o'clock this morning. The weather is
perfect and voting is progressing rapidly.
Many of the precincts have a very large
vote to poll and it will keep the Judges and
clerks busy to get them all in before the
close at p. m.
Boise, Ida. Nov. 4.-Reports from all
parts of the state uD to IL a. m. show
fair weather and large vote. Great
interest was being shown and both sides
putting every effort forth to poll the
entire party strength.
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MICHIGAN.

Detroit, Nov. 4-Weatner in the early
morning was threatening, but after
were opened at a m. and a good sized
early vote was cast. Many tickets were
split
Detroit. Mich, Nov. 4.-Reports from
the interior of the state are to the effect
that light vote is being. cast. In the
cities a large vote is being polled.
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MTNNEsOTA

st. Paul. Nov 4.-The day opened crisp
and cloudy, aid voters began early to
deposit their ballots. Early indications
in St. Paul were for an average vote.
Interest is divided between state and
county ticke 5. the interest in the for
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-11-04
CALIFORNIA.

San Francisco, Nov 4.-Clear weather
prevails in California today No rain
is expected anywhere. A heavy vote
approxfmating SOC, eco will doubtless be
cast Both parties are confident of vic
tory. each claiming the state by from
$4,000 to 10000. In this city voting Is.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE.

Concord, n. H. Nov. 4.-F'ine weather
assured large vote in New Hampshire
today, and the Republican managers
counted upon holding the vote in the
country towns well up to that of two
years ago. In the cities the vote came
out early. 1t was apparent from COM
ment at the polls that the ticket of both
parties was being badly cut
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CONNECTICUT.

skies and a moderate temperature were
the weather conditions which accom-
panied the opening of election day in
Connecticut Balloting began briskly
when the polls We're opened. The party
managers predict an unusually heavy
vote for an off year, basing this opinion
on the lively interest aroused in many
local and county contests and the gen.
orally favorable weather.
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mer being almost wholly in the COVER
norship.
ST. Paul. Nov. 4-Reports from va
rious parts of Minnesota tell of an aver
age vote on congressional, state and
county tickets. Interest seemed greater
in the country than in some of the cities,
but in many legislative districts where
there Is no contest. an extremely light
vote is being cast.
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ALL APPEAR CONFIDENT.
Candidates and Managers All Claim
Victory. q

All the party managers in Shawnee
county are still confident of victory to-
day at the polls, if what they say is
what they think s5s = = +
The Republicans think that the
weather may reduce the vote in the city
somewhat but that the same conditions
will make the vote in the country
larger. The Independent managers agree
on this point but the disagreement
lh--l.--sla =. 80 s,s.-A q
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NEW JERSEY.

Trenton. N. J.. Nov. 4.-Election day
opened clear and pleasant. The mail,
interest today centers in the contests foe
congress IN the ten districts. The lines
of all of the congressional Districts are
new. and both political parties are anx-
ious to make a good showing.