The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-11-06

q. SIcrlluS. Republicans dlSO mduc
gains in New York, Oscar w. Swift
defeating Representative James H.
OBrien in the Ninth district; Rollin
B. Sanford defeating Representative
Peter G. Ten Eyck; Walter w. Magee
succeeding to the seat of Representa-
tive John R. Clancy, while r. l.. Has
kell, Republican, was elected in the
Tenth district. The defeat of Repre-
sentative Charles A. Korbly, Demo
crat, of Indiana, by Merrill Moores
also marked the general trend of Re-
publican gains throughout the coun-
try.
Serene e. Payne, Republican, OF
New York, one of the oldest members
of the House in point of service, was
reelected without difficulty.
Few Turn-Overs.
Election of state officers resulted
in a few turn-overs. In New York Gov
ernor Glynn, the Democratic candi-
date for reelection, was defeated de.
cisively by District Attorney Whitman,
Republican. Frederick M. Davenport,
Progressive, in support of whose can
didacy ex-President Roosevelt devOt-
ed most of the campaign, was left far
in the rear, his vote being exceeded
by that of William Sulzer.
In Tennessee also change of party
control was indicated. Early returns
pointed to the defeat of Governor Ben
w. Hooper, the Republican incumbent,
by Thomas Rye, Democrat.
In Pennsylvania, where occurred
one of the most spirited campaigns,
Martin G. Brumbaugh, Republican,
early took long lead over Vance Nc
Cormick, Democratic candidate for
governor who was idorsed by the Pro-
gressives.
Close in Ohio.
In Ohio the race for Governor be-
tween James w. Cox, the Democratic
nominee, and Frank B. Willis, Repub-
lican, was close, with Governor Cox
in the lead on early returns.
Defeat of woman suffrage in Mis-
souri, and North Dakota was indicated.
Meager returns from California
showed Governor Hiram Johnson, Pro
gressive, leading Fredericks, Repub-
lican, and Curtin, Democrat, by a
small margin. The senatorial situa-
ton also was in doubt. Represents
tive Joseph R. Knowland, Republican;
James D. Phelan, Democrat, and Fran
els j. Henry, Progressives, all showing
strength.
In Ohio the prohibition issue was up
permost. In Cleveland and Dayton
the "wets" were victorious by large
majorities.
Republicans May Gain 81.
New York, Nov. 4.-Reports with
many congressional districts unheard
from showed Republican gains of 81
members of the house of representa-
tives. At least seven Democratic seats
in New York state had been over
turned; five in Illinois with pros
poets that this would be increased
still further; four in New Jersey,
three in Pennsylvania, with probabili-
ties more in accordance with the gen.
eral result in that state; one in Indi-
ana, one in Maryland, two in Massa-
chusetts; five, the entire state dele
cation in Connecticut, and one in
Ohio, former Representative Nicholas
Longworth, of the First district, hav-
ing defeated Representative Stanley
E. Bowdle, who retired him to private
life in the Democratic landslide two
years ago.
More Democratic Senators.
Indications were that the Democrats
might increase the present majority
in the senate from ten to twelve, the
reported victory of Lawrence Y. Sher-
man making difference of two votes.
Results in California, Kansas, Colo
RADIO, Indiana, OsEgon, and South Da-
kota were still Ia doubt and nothing
had been heard from the contest in
Washington betwe en- Wesley L. Jones,
Republican, and ~. w. Black, Demo
crat.
Late returns !..dicate the re-elec-
ton of Senator William P. Dilling-
ham, Republicans, of Vermont, over
Charles A. Prouty, Progressive-Demo-
crat
Democratic leaders were claiming
victory for Senators Chamberlain in
Oregon, and Shivley in Indiana. Re-
publican leaders expected to claim
Kansas for Charles Curtis and South
Dakota for Representative Charles H.
Burke.
Little had been heard from the
fight in California or the senatorial
fight in Colorado where Senator Chas.
S. Thomas was meeting with deter
mined opposition.
Connecticut for G. o. p.
Late returns from Connecticut con-
T. IN the complete overturning of the
state delegation in the house five
Democrats to be succeeded by five
Republicans, among them Ebenezer e.
Hill, who was for many years a mem
Der of the ways and means committee
John @. Tilson. formerly a member
of the house, will supplant jeremiah
Donavon who defeated him two years
ago.
Germans to Command Turks.
London, Nov At is announced
that Germany has been pouring off,
GERS and men into Turkey. Many of
them speak Turkish and will COM
mand detachments equipped with
modern weapons, which the Germans
supplied.