The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-11-11

Boston. Nov ga Democratic gov.
ernor and lieutenant governor were
elected by the voters of Massachusetts
because the Republican vote was split
into three parts
David l. Walsh OF Fitchburg, the
present lieutenant governor, was elect
ed governor by about $4,000 plurality,
the greatest ever given Democratic
candidate for that office.
Edward r. Barry, Democrat, was
elected lieutenant governor by about
10000, and the result is hardly less
surprising than Walsh's great plural
ity. for the election of Augustus Goth
Ing, Republican, to the second place
had been conceded by even the Demo
Gratis.
The contest between Charles S.
Bird. Progressive, and Congressman
Augustus P. Gardner, Republican,
which has developed nationwide in
terest because it was the only really
good fight between Progressives and
the old guard anywhere in the country
went in favor OF the followers of
Roosevelt
The joke OF the campaign proves to
have been Governor Foss, running as
an Independent.
Calvin D. Paige of South Bridge, Re-
publican. was chosen to succeed the
late William H. Wilder, Republican,
in the special election in the third
congressional district.
New Jersey Elects Fielder.
Trenton, NJ j., Nov. 6.--Fielder,
Democratic candidate for governor,
was elected Tuesday by over $4,000
plurality.
Apparently nothing was left undone
by the leaders to hold the Fielder vote
In check, for all sorts of concessions
to the Republicans were made. accord.
ing to rumors flying about Newark. es-
pecially in the strong organization
wards. Stokes received the bulk of
Topped Democratic votes, a small per-
eentage going to Everett Colby, Pro-
gressive. the third candidate for the
post in the field
James F. Fielder became acting gov
ernor when President Wilson retired
from the office to go to Washington
He was the declared choice of Presi-
dent Wilson for nomination by the
Democratic party and Secretary Bry-
an and other notables took part in the
campaign in his behalf.
Blair Lee Maryland Senator.
Baltimore. Nov. 6.-Blair Lee, Dem
ocrat, was elected to the United States
senate Tuesday to succeed William P
Jackson, Republican, appointed by
Governor Goldsborough to fill the un-
expired term of the late Isador Ray
ner, and Charles T. Coady, Democrat,
was elected to the house of represen.
tatives from the Third district to fill
the unexpired term of the late Repre-
sentative Koenig. Democrat.
The Democrats were victorious all
along the line, electing Emerson C.
Harrington state comptroller and Ca
leb G. Magruder clerk of the court of
"Drys" Win in Illinois.
Springfield, H., Nov. 6.-With the
aid of women's votes, which for the
first time figured in local option cleo
tons in Illinois, the "drys" Tuesday
won sweeping victories in downstate
cities and villages.
Twelve towns which now have sa-
looms were captured by the "drys." In
ten other places which already were
dry" the anti-saloon forces routed the
"wets."
The "wets" won in only five towns,
all of which already have saloons In
one wet town the vote was a tie.
Ohio Elections.
Returns from the elections in va
rious cities of Ohio show the follow
Ing results:
In Cincinnati Frederick S. Spiegel
(Rep.) was elected mayor over Henry
T. Hunt (Dem.). incumbent, by about
5000 plurality. Cleveland reelected
Newton D. Baker (Dem) mayor by
reduced plurality. At Toledo Carl Kel-
lar (Rep) was chosen mayor by a plu-
rality of 1000. Columbus reelected
George J. Karb (Dem) mayor.
Returns From indiana.
Returns from Tuesdays elections
IN the various towns in Indiana show
The following results:
In indianapolis Joseph E. Bell
(Dem.) for mayor was successful by a
of approximately 5000. The
and Progressive candi-
1ates for mayor ran about an even
race. or the large cities in Indiana.
Terre Haute, Fort Wayne,
Muncie. Logansport and Anderson will
nave Democratic administrations.
while at South Bend and Lafayette the
citizens tickets were successful. For
he first time in the history of Vim
,ennes. the oldest town in Indiana,
he Republicans were successful, elect
ng mayor. and other city officials. |
Riots and bloodshed marked the city |
election in Gary. R. o. Johnson, fu-
ion candidate for mayor. was elected |
,ver Thomas e. Knots, the present
Incumbent
Stuart Governor of Virginia.
Richmond, Va, Nov. 6.-The entire
tate Democratic ticket, headed by
Henry Carter Stuart for governor. was
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