Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-21

COLUMBUS. Ohio. May 21.-Taft man.
ayers early declared that the bright sun
shine with which the primaries dawned to-
day was indicative of a sure victory for
the President. Many Of the farmers, they
said. who were supporting Col. Roosevelt
were far behind in their spring work and
would not leave their fields to cast a vote,
while had the day been rainy they could
have cast their ballots without delaying
their work
Roosevelt supporters stuck to their for
mer claims that a majority OF the dele
gates would be Roosevelt men.
Almost all Of the approximately 5000
voting precincts in the state opened at
$50 o'clock today. and in the cities
large early vote was cast. The polls
will close at $50 pm. in the cities but
in some OF the country districts will re-
main open until o'clock Two candidates
for the presidential nomination, Presi-
dent Taft and Gov. Judson Harmon. Will
cast their votes In Cincinnati. The Presi-
dent will leave that city early in the day.
however. Gov. Harmon will remain at
his home to hear the returns.
the republican ballots were being taken at
about the rate of four to one. and that
the morning democratic vote was un-
usually light. Supporters of Gov. Har-
mon declared he would have almost the
total local democratic vote.
Odds on Roosevelt and Harmon.
CLEVELAND. Ohio, May 2l.-Ideal
weather conditions prevailed when the
polls opened for todays primary elec-
ton. Indications after the first few
hours were that only 40 per cent OF
the vote would be cast. Numerous
wagers have been posted. making Roose-
Welt and Harmon slight favorites.
Large Vote in Cincinnati.
CINCINNATI. Ohio. May 21.-Fair
weather brought out an unusually large
primary vote here early today. 1t was
estimated that between $4,000 and 30,-
900 votes would be polled which is be-
tween 25 and 80 per cent Of the total
number of voters in Hamilton county.
Most interest apparently was in the
outcome of the republican primary.
Prefer the Plow to the Polls.
DAYTON, Ohio, May 2L-Weather con-
ditions are perfect and a heavy primary
vote is promised in the city, though farm
ers are too busy planting corn to go to
the polls. which is expected to be to the
detriment of Col Roosevelt. Interest here
centers in the preferential vote as be-
tween Harmon and Wilson and for dele
gates to the Chicago convention, the can
didates representing Taft, Roosevelt and
La Toilette.
Rain Threatened at Toledo.
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 21.-Early activity
today following a vigorous campaign in
dicated an unusually heavy vote in the
primary The day was fine early, but
later threatened rain at times. The IN
terest centers in the election of delegates
to the republican national convention. but
there are nearly 100 candidates also for
local nominations and the count may be-
late.
Great Interest at Akron.
AKRON, Ohio. May 21.-with ideal
weather a large vote had been polled in
this city and Summit county at o'clock
today. 1t is estimated by the election
board that 80 per cent of the republican
vote and 25 per cent of the democratic
vote had been polled. BY noon almost
the entire vote will be in, the remainder
casting their ballots. Progressives In
both parties have been working hard to
get the voters out.
High Tension at Canton.
CANTON, Ohio. May 2l.-With sharp
contests for state delegates to the demo-
cratic and republican state conventions,
high tension on the preferential vote and
bitter fights for congressional and county
nominations. voters OF Stark county were
out early to cast their ballots.
Out Of twenty delegates to the republi-
can state convention fourteen are expect
ed to be for Roosevelt, as they are un-
contested
The early vote was heavy. the weather
fine.
Close Fight at Youngstown.
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio. May PA
fairly heavy primary vote was polled here
In the early morning hours. due TO the
close fight on the presidency in both tho
republican and democratic parties in the
eighteenth district. last minute fight
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