The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-11-06
Claim Ky. and Mo-; Wage Fights
in Tenn, N. C. and Fla.
ILLINOIS IS EGTION PIVOT
Each Side Predicts 1t VIII
Carry State by 100000.
Guard Polls in Detroit, Seeking
Fraudulent Vote.

Chicago. Nov. although presl-
dental. state, congressional and locai
canpaigns in all states were prac-
tically closed last night, leaders OF the
various parties in Illinois spent the
dav for the most part in perfectlns
organizations in the wards and pre-
cincts A few of the candidates made
speeches today but most of the ac-
tivfty was left to the party workers
who attended the details that had been
overlooked. No statements were
available from either the Republican
or Democratic state committees today
those leaders apparently being content
with the messages they had issued
previously.
The chairmen OF both Republican
and Democratic committees claim the
state will cast its vote for the presi-
dency by nearly 100000. The chair
men also claim that Frank o. Low
den wiz be chosen governor by 150,-
000 plurality. while the Democratic
chairman claims the reelection OF
Gov Edward e. Dunno b.. $4,000
plurality.
Women of Illinois will vote for
president for the first time tomorrow
tho they have not the privilege for
trustees of the state university.
Party leaders estimate that the
total vote in the state will reach
100000. of which 100000 will be cast
this year by the women.
Kentucky.
Louisville, Ky, Nov. 6.-Activity in
connection with the political cam
paign in Kentucky shifted today to
county and precinct organizations
which began final preparations for the
election tomorrow. Both Republicans
and Democrats claim the state and
each party will make strong effort to
get its full strength to the polls. The
vote IS expected to be the largest in
recent years in this state.
Massach-~---s
Boston, Nov. 6.-Governor Mccall
Who seeks reelection and his Demo-
crat opponent. Frederick w. Mans
field made their final pleas on the
stump in this city today and rallies
were arranged for all parts of the
state. Republican leaders predict vic
tories for both state and national
tickets tomorrow. including the re-
turns of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
I'm his first test by popular vote, by a
margin of at least rs 1000. Democratic
state committeeman asserted conf
dence that President Wilson and Mr.
Mansfield would carry the state by
safe margins and that John Fitzger-
aid former mayor would defeat SEN
ator Lodge.
Vermont.
Montpelier, Nov. 6.-Vermont poll
ticians rested today after quiet cam
paign with a Republican victory to-
morrow conceded by all. Democratic
crease in the vote for President Will
son over that of four years ago.
Indiana.
Indianapolis, Nov. 6-Leaders of
the two major parties, while they lab
ored over plans to get out the vote
tomorrow reiterated their claims that
victory would come to their resDective
parties in both the state and nation
AT both headquarters a record-break-
ing vote was predicted.
j. Frank Hanly, Prohibition pres
idential nominee started this mornine.
on whirlwind trip thru the state
with thirteen speeches before him.
Michigan.
Detroit, Nov. 6.-An army of train
ed civilians, federal agents and DoIica
has been assembled and at least i've
men are to be placed in everv votinc :,
booth In the city tomorrow as a result
OF charges that 5000 illegal re9istra
tons had been made Republican snd
Democratic leaders stood bv their 90 ~
Her claims that their respective can-
didates would be victorious tomorrow
ITI PuoIlctns Claimed the state for
hughes by 100000 while the Demo-
Gratis predicted Wilson would win hv
from 5000 TO 10000. wiz DS
In the Solid South.
Atlanta. Ga, Nov. 6.-Notvvi+bs+a,,,z
ing that the Republicans have made
spirited spurts in the southern statee
Delnncratic leaders today seemed
chlefly concerned with the problem o1
getting out the vote in orde to +i,,e
President Wilson an unusually laree
plurality on Tuesday. -''i
Aitho 1t is conceded that the cleo
toral vote of the south will go 10 the
Democratic candidates as usual tbis
year the Republicans have picked Ten.
nesseee. North Carolina and Florida ae
favorable battle grounds and have
national tickets there The Other
states have been occupied mainly with
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