The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-11-02


the FIRST congressional district. where
Bird S; Mcclure, Republican, s SEEKS Ks
success A large Socialist vote Is ex-
pected in the state. Owing to there
being no full state ticket 10 De
chosen, the factional Democratic fights
that have overlooked into national
politics will find no expression TOT
morrow. All factions are for Bryan
and for reelection of Senator Gore.
Missouri safe for Bryan.
St Louis, Nov. 2.-Political activity
in Missouri today is largely centered IN
the efforts of police and election OFF,
Gals In the large cities to make cer-
tain an honest election, grand jury ms
designations of registration frauds nav
ing focused public attention on TINS
phase of the situation. That MISSOURI
is safe for Bryan is generally con-
ceded by nonpartisan observers.
Both Claiming Illinois.
Chicago, Nov. g2.-Illinois was
claimed by both Republicans ana
Democrats today. Chairman West OF
the Republican state committee as
serted that the Republicans would re-
elect Governor Dineen and would car
re- the state for the national and state
tickets by 100000 He SAID the Re.
publicans would have in their next
general assembly SO Republican sena-
tors and IS Republican assemblymen,
while the Republicans would elect 19
members OF congress-
Chairman Boeschenstein OF the
Democratic state committee claimed to
be confident that the Democrats would
have a signal victory In llllnolS ana
would elect for governor Adlat e.
Stevenson, former vice president of the
United States. The Democrats would
have a majority in the state of be-
tween 5000 and 10000 he said.
Three Cornered Fi~ht.
Milwaukee, Nov. with noon
day and night meetings in Milwau
Iyee of the various political paroles the
national and state campaign closes to-
day The greatest struggle in Wiscon-
sin is in Milwaukee county. in which
the Republicans, Democrats and So
cial Democrats are contending for
supremacy. These three parties claim
the county and two congressman
whose districts cover portions OF the
county. ,-.-l -acs II y 20 l-'s % -eso
The Republican. states chairman's
latest figures are loo, 900 plurality in
the state for Taft aud an overwhelm-
ing legislature. g. Their Democratic
chairman says $4,000 plurality for
Bryan.
Indiana Seems Close.
Indianapolis, Ind. Nov Both
the Republican and Democratic par
ties claim Indiana Conservative es-
timators are of the opinion that
neither will carry the state by large
plurality. In the hard fought guber-
material contest betweens James f.
Watson, Republican and Thomas r.
Marshall, Democrat, the liberal ele-
ment has taken an active part in be-
half of Mr.. Marshalps election and it
is expected that he will make large
gains in the cities, while Watson is
thought to be very strong in the small
towns and rural communities.
Usual Solid South.
Richmond, Va. Nov 2.-Bryan's
plurality in Virginia will be about 25,-
600. Only electors and congressman
are to be voted for
Atlanta. Ca, Nov. with several
parties attracting general attention in
the state the campaign leaders expect
a heavy vote tomorrow.
Jacksonville, Fla, Nov 2.-Today's
outlook is for the usual Democratic
majority in this state.
Columbia, S. c., Nov. "A Demo-
cratic majority of 1000 upwards and
a complete Democratic delegation in
congress, is expected in South Caro-
lima.
Raleigh. N. c.. Nov. democratic
gubernatorial candidate Kitchin clos
ed the campaign today with a rally
and parade. many stores suspending
business. Republicans conferred activ-
ity in the eighth and tenth districts.
Whisky an Issue.
Philadelphia, Nov. To-day in Penn
sylvania was devoted by the several
state chairmen to making final prepar-
tons for getting out a full vote.
Chairman Andrews of the Republican
state committee still stands on his pre-
diction made Saturday that Pennsyl-
vania win give Taft plurality of more
than quarter of a million. while
Chairman Dimeling of the Democratic
state committee, says the Republican
plurality win be greatly reduced over
that of 1904.
The principal fight in the state Is for
nPmhorS of the lpQiG1afrrra he
optionists showing much activity. In
some sections party lines have been
obliterated in the contest on the liquor
question.
Figures on New Jersey.
Trenton, N. J., Nov. 2.-The Republi-
cans claim Taft will win the state by
at least $500 plurality, while the Dem
ocratic figures early today still stood at
1900 plurality for Bryan. The Demo-
Gratis claim four of the 10 congressional
members. The Republicans eencsdc
them only one. -.-s- ~. ~,
Margin Small in Kentucky.
Louisville, Ky, Nov. 1.-THE Bryan
men in this state declare thar their
candidate will poll 1900 more votes
than Judge Taft. while Republican
managers claim the state by 10. 900.
Look for Surprises.
Cincinnati, Nov. Both parties in
Ohio express confidence. but both are
willing to admit that there might be
some surprises. Although State Chair
man CARRIER claims the state for Bryar
by 5000, the strongest Democratic
faith is on the state ticket, where thai
party has put forth its greatest EFF.
fort. On the side of the Republicans
the only difference of opinion seems
to be the size OF the pluralities. The
party leaders insist that If Harris loses
votes in the cities on his stand for
local option he will more than make
up the loss in the country, while they
claim that Taft will carry the state By