The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-11-08

Little trouble or any sort was report
ed in early hours.
Tramp Through Snow.
More than a million and half vot-
ers travelled to the polls today over
roads covered with snow. The snow
was falling this morning in every part
of the state except the northern coun-
ties
The storm of last night had ceased
in Washington, Franklin, Hamilton, st.
Lawrence and Saratoga counties, but
many towns in this district sent word
of bad roads and threatening weather
was indicated for later in the day. Ac-
cording to some democratic leaders,,
however, such conditions this year
cannot be characterized democratic
weather" as truthfuly as usual. Both
the big parties this year are depend
ing upon a big rural vote, and John A.
Dix, the democratic candidate for gov
ernor, has made a special appeal to the
farmers Early news from upstate
indicated light vote.
Option in Nebraska.
Omaha. Nov. S.-From various por-
tions of Nebraska reports indicate
more than the usual interest in today's
election and with ideal weather a
heavy vote is expected. The question
of substituting county option for the
present local option law, is attracting
much attention.
Big Vote in Minnesota.
st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. S.-Clear, crisp
weather indicated that a large vote
would be cast in the election here to-
day. In all cities of 10000 or over
through the state the polls open at s
a. m. and will close at 9 p. m. In
cities of less than 10000 the polls will
be open from a. m. to z p. m.
Big Silent Vote.
Chicago, Nov S.-With prospects for
cold and cloudy day, politicians of all
compilations began their task of get
ting out the vote at this morning.
The claims of both sides were dis
counted at the last hour by the refusal
of 100000 silent" voters to reveal their
intentions to canvassers from either
the democratic or republican parties.
The congressional fight in Illinois is
almost overshadowed by the legislative
election. In three senatorial districts
in the state, legislators under indict-
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running for reelection.
Rain in Oregon.
Portland Ore, Nov. S.-With rain
falling in several parts of Oregon, the
chances are that in spite of the fight
over prohibition, not over 20 per cent
of the registered vote will be polled.
Bad Day in Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia, Nov. Selection day
opened with a sprinkle of rain, some
snow and hail in different parts of
Pennsylvania The morning was raw
and cloudy, but the weather cleared
as the day progressed. The polls open
at a. m. throughout the state and
will close at p. m.
Good Vote in Montana.
Helena, Mont, Nov. S.-The labor
vote came to the polls early in this.
city and normal total seemed prob
able. The weather was clear and cold.
The senatorial contest aroused keen in
terest.
Liquor Question in Idaho.
Boise, Ida, Nov. S-Early voters to-
day found the sky overcast and show
ers were expected before the bulk of
the ballots are in. The liquor and anti
liquor forces were active
Big Interest in Nebraska.
Omaha, Neb., Nov s.--Not in years
has the interest in an election as shown
by early gathering of voters at the
polls been so great as indicated to-
day. The weather is ideal.
Rain in New Jersey.
Trenton, N. j.. Nov S.-The battle
for governor of New Jersey opened
at a. m. today and will continue un-
til o'clock tonight. The early morn
ing vote was lighter than expected.
due to cold drizzling rain. In Tren-
ton the voting has been light in the
precincts where there is normally
heavy republican vote.
Option and Suffrage.
Sioux Falls, S. D., Nov. S.--Weather
conditions for election day opened
bright and sunny. County option and
women's suffrage continued to be the
oVerShadoWing issues II was expect-