New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1916-11-06
CONFIDENCE Shown
BY PARTY LEADERS
ON LOCAL RESULTS
Landers and Mangan for Demo-
Gratis, Humphrey and Klett for
G. 0. p Predict Victory

UUU, NlhNuHN OAhlnlO,
1000, SAYS HUMPHREY
Free for ALI Verbal Battle in Benz's
Hall When Virtues and Shortcom-
ings of Democratic Candidate for
Senator Are Discussed and Meeting
Ends in General Disagreement
Nurczyk Denies Receiving 500.
While George NJ Landers, demo-
cratic candidate for senator in this
district. would offer no prediction on
the results of tomorrow's election
either in nation or state, in an inter-
view with a Herald reporter this af-
ternoon he declared that from the
most authentic sources the demo-
cratic workers have learned that there
is a strong sentiment for Wilson in
this city and that indications are that
tomorrow many voters regardless OF
registration or party animation Will
cast their vote for the democratic
candidate for president.
Mangan Says 500.
Judge William F. Mangan, chair
man of the democratic town commit
tee. this afternoon issued the follow
ing statement in prophecy Of to-mor-
rows big election: 1--WE figure the
democrats to carry the city by 500
majority We also expect a plurality
to be returned for President Wilson
and the state ticket as we'll as elect
ina G. M. Landers and two represent
tatives.''
On the eve of the great state and
national election, republican leaders
in New Britain are trimming with
confidence. Chairman T.. N. Hum
phrey of the republican town COM
mittee, Senator George w. Klett, cam
didate for reelection, and Edward F.
Hall and Richard Covert, candidates
for representative, all predict re-
publican victory in New Britain
where they prophecy the election of
the entire republican ticket. Frederick
S. Chamberlain, candidate for state
treasurer, is no less optimistic.
Senator Klett today stated that he
fully expects to be returned to the
state senate. In a statement for pub
LEGATION he said: II am confident of
being elected by a, large majority. l
have been assured of much support
from Independent voters and have also
been assured that a large number Of
democratic voters in this city Will
swing their votes for me. / don't
think there is any question bout the
result. Two years ago my majority
was 1926 and l feel from what l have
been told and from my past record
that my majority will be even better
tomorrow for I believe that I am
stronger than l was two years ago"
Senator Klett also predicted that a
majority of the local prOgreSSiVeS will
vote the republican ticket. Speaking
of the national issue in this city, he
said: "There is no question in my
mind that it will be republican
sweep in New Britain.
Chairman Humphrey expressed the
opinion that the republicans will car
ry New Britain by a thousand votes at
least Connecticut will go republican
by a 5000 or 10000 majority and
Hughes will be the next president.
ID. z. Hall declared that he believes
the republican ticket will win out
ana win out Dy a gOOQ dig MAJORITY.
Richard Covert also predicted that
the republicans will carry New Brit
ain. State Treasurer Chamberlain
also expresses confidence in the
strength of the republican party and
expects reelection for himself and
victory for others running on the
G. O. P. ticket.
Mayor G. A Quigley predicts that
New Britain will give a republican
majority of 1000 tomorrow, electing
the ticket from top to bottom.
Building Inspector A. n. Ruther-
ford, campaign manager for E. F.
Hall, candidate for representative,
made practically the same prediction
and gives Klett a majority Of $50.
Il. O. Kiilbourne, democratic can
Gdate for representative, can see
nothing to it but Wilson in state and
nation. He declined to offer figures
cratic victory.
Near Riot at Polish Rally.
What was advertised as an open
meeting of the Polish Republican club
Of the Fifth ward at Bentzs hall in
Clark street lost night developed into
a wild harangue with both republicans
and democrats striving to speak at
once and denounce the statements OF
opposing speakers The meeting last
ed until nearly 10 o'clock and from
VARYING sources today some conflicting
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