The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-11-05

i've chairman allIdEteuI attention, Out
the apathy which has made necessary
an extremely strenuous campaign was
still apparent and a falling of IN the
vote was generally anticipated AS COM
parisons will be made with the vote for
governor last year. when Pattison, Dem
Republican gains viii be necessary for
victory.
Several Democratic congressional dis
tricts We're two years ago, carried by
the Republicans who Won 20 OF the 21
congressman, but the Democrats ex-
press confidence Of regainiTg 9 more than
the lost ground.
Both Claim OIzInhosna.
Oklahoma City, Okla, Nov. 5.-The.
campaign closes today for delegates to
the constitutional convention which
will convene November 26 TO form a
constitution for the new state. One
hundred and twelve delegates will be
elected; 55 from Oklahoma Territory.
SO from Indian Territory and two
from Usage county.
Both parties claim the election.
Districts are small and the cleo
ton will turn on local conditions. An
estimate of results is difficult.
Contest Threatened Already
Salt Lake City, Utah, Nov. $40
cording to the Herald, the OFFICIAL or
gan of the Democratic party in Utah
if Joseph Howell, Republican is re
elected to congress from this state, a.
contest will be fled alleging eecle-
siastical interference By the Mormon
church.
Already the managers OF the Demo-
cratic campaign are gathering evil
dence Of alleged interference by the
dominant church here and have been
in communication with Chairman c.
c. Greggs of the Democratic national
committee, relative to bringing the
L.
gress should Howell be elected It is
probable that II a contest Is started
the ground covered by an investigat-
ing committee would be much the
same as that in the Smoot case.
Hard Fight for Missouri
St Louis, Mo-. Nov 5.-Reports
from various points in Missouri indf-
cate unusual activity to secure a full
vote tomorrow. There is scarcely a
town Of any size that has not been
visited by prominent political speak
ers of both the Republican and Demo-
cratic parties and fair weather pre-
vailing it is quite probable that Mis-
souri, will poll a heavy vote. The Re
publican claim of carrying st. Louis
is not largely. contested, but the Demo-
Gratis feel equally sure Of the state.
Much Scratching Looked For.
Denver, Col. Nov. 5.=The Repub-
ican campaign managers are center
ing their final efforts in an attack up
on the sentiment which il is believed
has developed in favor of the candi-
dacy of Judge Ben 3. Lindsey. who Is
running independent for governor.
The belief Is that the greater portion
Of the votes cast for Lindsey viii come
from Republicans dissatisfied with the
present control of party AFFAIRS Chan
cellor Henry NJ. Beachtel. Republican
candidate for governor. was sched-
uled for two speeches today, the an
nouncement stating that Republicans
interested in the Lindsey movement
were especially Invited It is predict
ed that at the election tomorrow
scratching viii be very heavy
RerAhlieasis Divides
Providence, r. ~. Nov 5.-Both
parties are today claiming victory at
the polls tomorrow The tight for the
general assembly has been partfcu-
iarly keen this year owing to the fact
that a United States senator is to be
chosen to succeed George Peabody
Wetmore. The ReF ublicans seem to
be divided between Mr.. Wetmore and
Colonel Samuel P. Colt. while the
Democratic party and the reformers
are united for Colonel r. r. l. God
dard.
Pennsylvania in Doubtful Column.
Philadelphia, Nov. 5.=The cam
paign in this state and city closed
practically on Saturday night and the
party managers devoted today to final
preparations for tomorrow battle. A
governor and other state officers, leg
lature and congressman Will be
chosen. Edwin S. Stuart, Republican
nominee for governor, is opposed by
Lewis Emery, jr., the candidate OF
the Lincoln party and Demo
Last year the Lincoln-Democratio
fusionists elected William H. Berry
state treasurer, by big majority. The
fact, however, that Philadelphia is the
home of Mr. Stuart makes a predic-
ton as to the outcome of election diff
fcult. He is personally very popular
and it is thought by many that he will
carry the city and thereby overcome
| whatever majority the state outside OF
Philadelphia might give to Mr.. Emery
The Republican and fusion leaders
! both claim the state and city
In Philadelphia the chief contest
has been between Clarence Gfbbney
the fusion nominee for district attor-
ney, and Samuel P. PrOtan. the Re
publican candidate for the Office. The
campaign has been one of the most
memorable waged In Philadelphia
and the result is IN doubt.
In several congressional districts 8
bitter fight has been carried on and Il
Is predicted that the Democrats who
have at present but one represen tative
IN congress from this state will gain
several additional members.
Fight TO Last Ditch.
Boston, Nov. 5.-The political cam
paign this year is being carried or
practically to the opening of the polls
Governor Guild addressed an audi
ence of market men at Faneuil hall to-
day while John B. Moran, the Demo
cratic, Prohibition and independence
league candidate, has planned to visi
all of the twenty-five Boston wards
this evening. making brief speeches II
each.
It is expected that the result Of tbs
vote of tomorrow Will not be known a.
early as usual, as the counting will no
be begun until after the close Of th'
polls.
Interesting contests are looked fo
in the Fifth. Sixth, Tenth and Eleventh
congressional districts and in larg'
number of the senatorial and repre-
sentative districts. 1t is not expected
however. that the complexion of tn,
legislature will be materially changed
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