The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-11-07
IN BATTLE ARRAY.

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when in 1904, VIM. L. Douglas was
elected by $4,000 majority.
In other years the Republican plur-
alities have ranged from $4,000 to
$4,000. Last year Governor Diapers
lead was less than 5000.
Both Sides Confident.
st. Paul, Nov. THE state cam
paign will close tonight with the lead
ers of both parties in the Twin Cities.
Governor Eberhart will address
meeting in st. Paul and James Gray.
Democratic candidate for governor,
will make several speeches in Min
neapolis. Both sides are confident.
Till Last Day in the Evening.
Bismark, N. D., Nov. Political
rallies in Fargo and Grand Forks by
both parties tonight will close one of
the most strenuous campaigns in the
history of North Dakota Republicans
hope to poll a heavy vote that will
elect c. A. Johnson governor, over
Governor Burke.
Republicans Feel Sure.
Milwaukee, Nov. Republicans
seem practically sure of electing their
state ticket, legislature and eight con-
gressmen. The Democrats control the
Sixth congressional district, while the
social Democrats and the two old par
ties are fighting hard for the Fourth
Each Claims Victory.
St Louis, Nov. Republican and
Democratic leaders issued statements
today in which each claims a victory
in tomorrow election in Missouri. The
Democrats expect to elect fifteen of
the sixteen Missouri congressman
David r. Francis and ]. A. Reed
leading candidates for the Democratic
nomination for United States senator
will not conclude their campaign until
late tonight
Democrats Expect Clean Sweep.
Guthrie. Nov. AT Democratic
headquarters today the prediction was
candidate for governor and the entire
Democratic state ticket would be elect
ed by more than 1000 votes
The Republicans claim that they
will elect their state ticket and at least
three congressman.
Panama Bonds an Issue.
New Orleans. Nov. IA light vote
Is expected in tomorrow's election,
with the usual majority for the Demo-
cratic nominees. Interest is conferred
in the proposed state bond issue of
$6.500,000 for the Panama exposition
project
Betting Fssvors ShafrOth.
Denver Nov Final appeals to
voters to vote straight" were issued
by campaign managers today. Repub-
lican managers are confident in their
claims of their ticket, headed by ]. B.
Stephens for governor. but betting
favors the reelection of Gov. John r
Shafroth. George J. Kindel. the
freight rate buster" is running for
congress on the prohibition ticket in
the Denver district. the result being a
hot three-cornered fight
In Wyoming.
Cheyenne, Nov. THE day before
election finds both M in, ~
making confident claims of victory, Re
publican managers estimating Mullins
majority for governor at 1000. while
former Senator ]. M. Carey. running
for governor as an Independent Re
publican and Democrat, believes he
will have 1000 majority. Both par
ties claim the legislature.
Fusion in Tennessee.
Nashville, Tenn, Nov. Tennessee
tomorrow elects state and congress
sional ticket, including a legislature
which will choose a successor to
United States Senator James B. Fra
zier.
The contest is between the regular
Democrats and the combined forces of
the independent Democrats and Re
publicans. United States Senator Rob
ert L. Taylor Democrat Is standard
bearer of the regulars and Captain B.
w. Hooper, Republican, is the fusion
list leader.
Maryland, My Maryland
Baltimore. Nov. 7.-On the eve of
the election, the congressional candi-
dates profess to be confident of car
rying their respective districts.
Democracy Almost Solid.
Montgomery, Ala, Nov. Tt is
estimated Alabama will poll 1000
votes tomorrow. Democracy seems
solid except in the Seventh district,
where the contest is close.
situation Is Uncertain.
Wilmington, Della. Nov. THE po-
.iticaI situation is uncertain with the
Republicans claiming the state and the