Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-09-12
Copley has two opponents in his fight

Copley has two opponents in his nght
for denomination.
In the sixteenth, or Peoria district,
Clifford Ireland is contesting with JOS
eph V. Graft, and the fight is one OF
the hottest ever seen in this district
On the democratic side the chief in
terest is in the contest between Gov
ernor Edward F. Dunno of Chicago and
William B. Brinton of Dixon for the
gubernatorial nomination.
Brinton has the backing of Roger
Sullivan and the regular democratic
organization in Chicago and number
of leaders down state, while Dunno is
supported by the anti-Sullivan forces
in Chicago and throughout the state.
The fight for lieutenant governor is
between Barratt OHara of Chicago,
the incumbent, and Henry W. HUT
man of Chicago, who is backed by the
regular organization.
Secretary of State Lewis G. Steven
son of Bloomington is opposed for re-
nomination by Barth P. Collins of Chi
cago, who has the endorsement of the
regular organization of Chicago.
Activity in Many States.
Burlington, Vt, Sept. 12.-The direct
primary was given it's first trial in Yer
mont today with poular interest cen
tered in the triangular fight for the
republican nomination for United
States senator. The candidates are
Senator Carroll S. Page, Governor
Charles w. Gates and former Cover
nor Allen w. Fletcher. Horace F. Ora
ham has no opposition for the republic
can nomination for governor.
With the exception of a few local
fights, there are no democratic con-
tests.
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lions for state and county offices were
to be made today at the first primaries
held in Arizona under the new law re-
quiring designating of party at the
time of registration. The contest CEN
tered about the candidacy of Governor
George w. P. Hunt to succeed himself,
and George Olney for the democratic
nomination. Thomas Campbell, repub-
lican candidate for governor, was un-
opposed.
Denver, Colo, Sept 12.-Fair wealth
er favored a heavy vote in Colorado's
primaries today. The campaign be-
tween Governor George A. Carlson and
Samuel d. Nicholson of Leadville for
the republican nomination for COVER
nor was hard fought Julius c. Gun
ter was unopposed for the democratic
nomination. Besides the state ticket
numerous candidates are seeking con-
gressional nominations.
Oklahoma City, okla. Sept. 12.-Op-
ening of the republican campaign in
Oklahoma is marked here by the gath
ering of party leaders in state conven-
ton, the night session of which will be
addressed by Charles w. Fairbanks,
republican candidate for vice presi-
dent.
Drawing up and adoption of state
platform was expected to be the prin-
cipal business today.
Seattle. Wash, Sept. 12.-State poll
ticians never were more uncertain as
! to the result of an election than they
were over today's primary.
| Second choice voting is compulsory
where four or more candidates of any
| party are contesting, and if none gets
| forty per cent of the total vote the sec
! ond choice votes must be counted. This
condition was expected TO have marked
effect on the contest for the republican
nomination for United States senator
| between Miles Poindexter. the incum-
bent and Representative VIII r. Hum
phrey. Their fight has been SO bitter