Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1912-06-04
|A[[ PARTIES HOLDING PRIMARIES
IN IOWA TODAY. CONGRESSIONAL.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ELECTION BULLETINS
FROM IOWA CITIES
Kenyon Strong In MuscatIns.

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Kenyon Strong In Muscatlns.
Muscr ,sudpS eleaS al
eontese sor y xasloos lsoIlo1slH e'6ls 10 sc
ticket ana none 1t all on the republi-
can, is expected to materially lessen
the primary vote In Muscatine. A
representative vote is expected In the
remainder of the county, especially
around West Liberty where Holden
sentiment is very strong. Senator
kenyon's friends are confident he will
carry the county.
Little Interest at Burlington.
Burlington, June 3.-The Young
Kenyon contest overshadows all else
in today's primaries in the first dis
trict. Otherwise there is but little
interest and large vote Is predicted.
The weather Is threatening.
Light Vote at Sioux City.
Sioux City, June 3.-Only light
vote is being cast in today's primary.
The principal interest Is In the con-
test between Congressman r. H. Hub
bard and George c. Scott for the re-
publican nomination for congress-.
Busy Sunday at Davenport.
Davenport. June 3.-Activities OF
candidates at the primary and their
supporters were confined largely yes
terday and today to telephone work,
a method used more widely in this
primary than ever before In Scott
county. Probably every voter in the
county who has telephone was
called Sunday by supporters Of Young
and Kenyon for United States senator.
Both sides in the republican sena-
torial contest have been working hard
during the past few days and 1t is ex-
pected representative vote will be
cast.
Heavy Vote at Council Bluffs.
Council Bluffs, June "a heavy
vote Is being polled at today's prim-
Eariesy q, Young seems the favorite In
this (Pottawattamie) county for the
republican nomination for United
States senator but 1t is the general
belief that Senator Kenyon will carry
the ninth congressional district.
Waterloo Vote Extremely Light.
Waterloo, June 3.-Despite favor
able weather conditions the vote cast
in this city at the primary election
was extremely light up to noon today.
The country precincts also report a
very. light vote, especially in the DEM
ocratic party. Although interest Is
centered in the senatorial contest,
much interest is shown in the race for
county sheriff, for which office there
are five candidates.
Light Vote at Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids, June "a light vote
was polled In the primary election
here this forenoon. Indications from
this and surrounding towns are that
the total vote will be light. An excep-
tionally light democratic vote is be-
ing cast.
Kenyon managers in this city claim
that their candidate Is receiving a
large majority of the votes. Similar
claims are made by Youngs mana
gers.
Statements Of Mpnasers.
Des Moines, June 3.--A. H. McColl,
manager for Clarke, issued the follow
ing statement this morning:
Eve are highly pleased with the
situation We expect very decisive
victory at the polls today. A heavy
vote will mean large vote for Clarke
The farmers generally over the state
are for him. We confidently believe
he will carry two-thirds Of the
counties"
Senator Jameson, manager for the
Proudfoot campaign, said:
'If the farmers of Iowa come out in
any considerable number today, Sen
ator Proudfoot will have handsome
plurality. He will receive practically
all the vote. which makes temperance
a consideration. and will lead the
ticket in half the counties. He will re-
ceive the vote of a majority Of the
republicans If the vote reaches any
where near 100000. believe that he
will get from forty to forty-five per
cent OF the vote cast"
Manager G. E. stayner. on behalf
of Prof Holden, said: Telegraph and
telephone messages reaching into hun.
dreds have been received at the Hol-
den headquarters during the last two
days. showing that good majority OF
the counties will go for Holden today.
Many workers report that he will re-
ceive solid support in their sections.
A majority of counties reported on
conservative estimate show Holden
to be sure winner"
TAFT GIVES PARDON
INLAND FRAHD CASE