Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-08

Eighth and Tenth1end two Democrat
tc districts, the Fourth and Ninth.
are today apparently in doubt. The
Remaining districts are safely Dem.
ocratic.
| North Daokta-South Dakota,
Minneapolis. Nov. S.-North and
South Dakota will elect two congress,
men each today, all probably Repub-
lican. North Dakota's gubernatorial
battle is closely contested. Gov.
Burke, Democrat, being opposed by C..
"A. Johnson. In South Dakota, Gov.
Vessey will probably be reelected
over his Democratic opponent Chaun-
cey l.. Wood A suffrage amendment
is being voted on in South Dakota.
Ohio.
Cincinnati, Nov S.--President Taft
did his part toward bringing Ohio
back into the Republican fold by cast.
ing straight ticket here today, but
parry leaders fear 1t will not be sufIl.
| cient to prevent the reelection of Gov
Harmon, Democrat. In the Congress
5ional field the Republicans are more
hopeful, and assert that the party re-
presentation, now thirteen out of
| twenty-one. will be increased by at
least two or three members. Presl
lent Taft left this afternoon for Wash
'ngton, but will receive frequent cleo
ton returns en- route.
Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City, Nov. S.-Oklahoma's
second governor will be chosen today,
the choice lying between Lee Cruce.
Democrat, and Joseph w. McNeal, Re-
publican. II remains to be seen
whether the increase in the Republic
can vote by immigration from the
North will be sufficient to overturn
the big Democratic majority OF the
first state election. The Democrats
arc claiming tho Third district, in ad-
dition to the two out of FIVE now held
y them.
Oregon.
Portland. Ore, Nov. Prohibition
ana the granting OF the ballot TO tax.
paying women are the leading issues
before Oregon voters today. TIE
campaign between "wets" and "drys."
eliminating today, has been fought IN
he usual spectacular manner and the
result Is likely to be close. Jay Bow
eiman, Republican, is thought 20 lead
Oswald West Democratic. 70 goyer.
nor, and both congressional districts
will probably remain depublt an.
Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia. nov 8. Pcnasyty,n "A
voters are today registering ,h,w
choice between seven state tcl.e.s, Re
publican, Democratic. Keystone. Sc
cialist, Prohibition. Industrialis. ana
Workingmen's League. The Key stone
party represents the rcformers and
antimachine voters of both Republi.
can mad Democratic parties, and prom
ises to- poll a big vote While few
unprejudiced observers believe that
the big Republican majority will be
wiped out IL Is almost certain TO be
greatly reduced John X Tcncr the
regular Republican nominee for gov.
ernor has been bitterly attacked by
the Philadelphia North American, the
mouthpiece Of the reformers, and has
brought a suit for criminal libel
against tho DrOurirfOr Of tho upwqna-I
per. Webster Grim. The Democratic
gubcrnatorial candidate, has carried
on an earnest campaign The con.
gressional battle is uncertain. owing
TO the muddlcd condition Of state DO.
i'ical affairs.
Rhode Island
Providence, r. J., Nov. 8.-Gov.
Aram J. Pothier, Republican. will be
reelected by reduced majority over
Lewis a. Waterman. Republican. ac
cording to- early indications Repub.
lean candidates in both Rcpublc4a
districts mo considered safe. although
j; is admnteG that the unexpected
may happen.
South Carolina.
Charleston S. c.. nov. s. Coleman
j.. Blcase, Democrat, will be chosen
governor of South Carolina today
without opposition All seven con.
gressional districts will remain Demo
cratic.