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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Toldto
Print Ballots
When Needed
State Election Board Issues
Order That Is Hoped to
Eliminate Fraud Charge

An order was ISSUED this morning
by Joe s.. Morris, secretary OF the state
election board, which IS designed t.
eliminate any possibility Of a charg
from those OF opposite political ialth
that the democrats are trying to Kill
the far election and registration Law,
by refusing TO supply sufficient mum
Der OF ballots
Mr.. Morris ordered the county clcc
ton boards OF all counties IN which
there is any possibility OF shortage
10 print ballot, for their own use, aud
to print as many as they need
Complaints OF slight shortage, came
into the board, office thl, morning
from two counties, and the secretary
Immediately wired them TO print a.,
many aS they needed II there J., any
lack OF ballots IN Oklahoma today It
will not he the fault Of the state ccc
ton board. Mr. Morris asserted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Wilson Admirers
Ears Are Boxed"

CHICAGO, Nov. 7-PoS,mas,er Ar
thur NJ. Klopfcr OF Winnetka, a su-
burb. broke into the lmclight year
ago when he fired" his assistant,
George Burkctt, for criticising Presi-
den, Wilson's recent marriage. Burkett
was ordered reins,ated by the poStoiiicc
department
Today klopicr is in SecluSion, oc-
eupying the limelight Just tho same ~
Harriet Sylveson. who conduciS
room is responsible. She Wuis-
played a picture Of Hughes in her store
window klopfer protested and de
mnnded that a picture of the president
he displayed, Miss Sylvcson refused
Klopfer undertook to hang the picture
himself Miss SylveSm boxed his ears
soundly end a crowd which had gath.
cred cheefed wildly
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07

NEW YORK, Nov 7.-CharleS
+. Hughes cas-, his vote at 70S
o'clock IN small laundry at 10
Eighth avenue, almost directly back
OF the hotel where he made his
headquarters during his campaign
His ballot was number ~. When
his attention was called to this the
republican candidate said "lS' was
his lucky number "and ! was born
on Friday, too" he added
Mr., Hughes went to the polls be-
fore breakfast
When he saw the weather indica-
tions were for a clear. cool day he
remarked ut looks like a good re-
publican day" The nominee was
accompanied on the walk from the
hotel to the laundry by Mai I $
Crossett and several OF the attend
ants a, his personal headquarters
lie was at once recognized by the
few persons in the streets at that
hour, who shouted greetings to him.
A small crowd among whom were
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
ITALIAN WARSH|P
AND DIVER SUNK
FOLLOWING DUEL
Austrian Submarine Had At
tackled Transport,

LONDON, Nov An Austrian sub
marine and Italian destroyer were sunk
in a duel on the night OF October TO-
according 10 an official statement is
sued by the Rome war office today The
submarine had attacked transport
which escaped
A claim tina, two dreadnaughts were
hit by the British submarine which yes
terday was reported launching a tor
pedo at and striking German dread
naught in the North Sea is contained in
further report received from the com
manding officer OF the submarine, IT
was officially announced today The
two dresdnaughts claimed to have been
struck were battleships of the Kaiser
class.
The naval registers show five dread
naught bat,lcships of the Kaiser class,
all completed between October, 1912.
and August, 1918 Besides the name
ship of the class they arc the Fried
rich der Crosse, kaiserln Prinz Re
gent, Lultpold and Kocnig Albert
tContinued on Page TwoJ
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Alleged Bandit
Arrested Again

McALESTER. Okla. Nov 7-(Spe-
cial)-Buck Ber,holi a member OF the
gang implicated in the robbery OF the
Katy limited near Wirth, three years
ago now wanted in Arizona on a
charge OF obStruc,ing United States
mails, was arrested this morning near
Blocker, N this county, and taken to
MuSkogee to await cNtraditiou. lie
has been out on bond pendlng action on
appeal from the Wirth robbery conyic-
ton.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Colorado Election
Officials in Jail

WALSENBURG, Col Nov BE
tween twenty and thirty persons, in
cluding. it was said a number of re-
publican election officials, were under
arrest here early today charged with
various misdcmeanor>. A. w Nc
Hendric, Judge of the Third judicial
district. summoned here from Trinidad
at midnight, in connection with the ar
rests, said that bonds had been fixed
al sums varying from 500 to $500 but
no official OF the Shcrifi'S office had
been found to approve them and all
were being held at the county jail
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Phoenix in Line
for Second Reno

PHOENIX, Ariy., Nov. 7.--rhoeniS
may become second Reno II a pro-
posed amendment to he constitution is
adopted by the voters today II pro-
vides statutory residence of six
months and otherwise make, marriages
almost as easy to break as having a
tooth pulled and far less painful" as
one politician put II
The new law sanctions severance OF
marital relations when either party
is insane. when either is addicted 10
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Voters Rushing to
Polls Everywhere

NEW YORK Nov The largest
vote IN the history oi the nation is be-
ing cast today Early reports from
every section OF the country show that
the voters are gong 10 the polling
places with a rush. and the large in
crease in the total made possible by tho
granting OF suffrage TO women in H.
linoiS. California and other states
makes certain an unprecedented total.
Weather Pleases Leaders.
Gratliicatlon was expressed today az
both republican and democratic nations
al headquarters here at the fair weather
generally reported, |, has been claimed
by both OF the leading parties that the
ou,come OF the election would be great-
ly influenced by the so-called silent
vote" and It was believed that good
weather would bring this class out IN
practically strong numbers.
Heavy Bsllotins Feature.
All OF the New England states IN
their early reports OF the voting dwell
ON the heavy early balloting. Proyi-
dcncc. r. l., reported that throughout
the state !, was the heaviest ever known.
New York state and other middle At
lantic states all reported an unusually
large early vote and similar reports
came from the west and south, indiest-
ing keen and even eager interest evsry-
where.
WileoI Al Desk.
Chairman William X. Wilcox Of the
republican cuuwn,tee was early AZ his
desk receiving telegraphie reports.
Chairman Vance {. Mccormick Of the
democratic committee WAS IN Harris
burg. Pa. to vote. bu, Was expected "a
return to his desk there later IN the
day.
Political observers are In doubt o. 10
lust when the election results VIII ~
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Dead Man Casts
Vote at Sioux CITY

SlOUN CITY. Iowa, Nov 7-Clar-
encc Peterson, dead man, voted in
Sioux City today Peterson secured an
absent voters ballot at the county re
corder's office yesterday, filled It out
and lett 1t with the recorder. Last
evening a runaway horse plunged into
Peterson's automobile. fatally inlurlng
him and he died carly this morning
The law provides Pctcrson's ballot,
shall he counted
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
REGISTRATION OF
DESTROYED SHIP
never CHANGED
STATEMENT FROM CAPTAIN
Commander Knew Nothing Of
Sale Of Vessel,

LONDON, Nov. NO transfer
Of the steamship Lanao, sunk by
submarine on October 20, has been
registered at the American consul
ate here, it was said at the consul
ate today IN reference to adyices
from the United States reporting
the transfer of the vessel from
American to foreign owners
Captain Mainland, OF the steam
e Lanao, sunk by a German sub
marine off Cape Vincent said today
that he knew nothing Of the re
ported sale Of the Lanao to Nor
wegian He was acting on the as
sumption that the Lanso was still
of Philippine registry and entitled
to fly the American flag.
WASHINGTON. Nov In the alb
scnoc today OF Secretary Lansing anc
other high officials OF the state depart.
mcnt, the course OF the United State
in dealing with the case OF the steam
er Lanao, sunk by q submarine OctobCr
2S off the Portuguese coast, was .undc
tormncd The department was withon
Official adylccs from consular or dip
lomatc officers on details of the sink
ing On the strength OF press dis
patches officials here were inclined II
believe that there is but little grounc
for an American protest, since the Shit
carried contrahand, was warned and he
crew transferred without accident
The question of her registry appar
entity is the only troublesome factor
Despite the declaration OF her Amer
lean captain that she was under Amer
lean registry aud flew the America,
flag when sunk, the official view at 4,
department OF commerce which han
dies changes o' registry. was that tn
Lanao had been sold by the Findla
Millar Steamship company OF Manil
TO Hans Hanncvrg. OF Christiana Nor
way and tha, while actual transfer I
her new owners had not been made TN
sale had gone far enough legally t
take her from under the protection &
the American flag
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Zigrag For Wilson
Pet Dogs Save
Woman From Death

NEW YORK, Nov Two pet
dogs early today saved the life Of Mrs,
Matthew Allen, wife OF the former rae.
ing partner OF Diamond Jim" Brady
Allen and his son were reading in
tho library OF their home. when they
heard the dogs barking loudly and
scratching at Mrs Aliens door. Father
and son hurried to Mrs Aliens room
and found her unconscious and the
room filled with gas that came from a
leaky Jet
Mrs Allen was rushed to a hospital.
where it vas found she had chance
tu recover
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Tulsa Candidates
Left Off Ballot

TULSA, Okla, Nov 7--(SpecialD-
Complications in the ballotiug IN Tul-
sa county arose as soon As the. polls
were opened Tuesday morning when II
was discovered that the ballots printed
for use in this county did not bear the
names OF the candidates for county
treasurer, Neither I'd Dalton demo
cratic candidate and present lnoumben,
of the office, nor Claude Sample, repub-
lean candidate, were on the voting
slips and for time the voting almost
was at a standstll until decision wa'
made to hold another election for thl:
office.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Hughes Leads in
Early Topeka Vote

TOPEKA. Kan, Nov THE first
available election returns IN Kansas
today were reported from twenty-five
precincts out OF ,hirty-two in the city
OF Topeka the incomplete coun, Civ
ing Hughes $50 and Wilson V4. The
double election boards used made 1t
possible for the returns to be given out
before noon today.
The count for governor in the sixteen
incomplete precincts reported give
Capper COS and W e. Lansdon 100
In eighteen precincts in the city
where the incomplete vote for frs, dis
trict congressman has been assembled.
the following result was shown;
D. K Anthony, republican, 740; II ].
Corwlne, democrat, asa Eva Harding.
independent lSl
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Woman Attaches
Bets on Election

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 7 = Np-
proSimately 100000 placed by bctterS
here in the custory of Kcegan Mon
ahan and James Ioiiyo,h, awaiting tho
outcome of the presidential election,
has been attached i, became known to-
day, by Mrs Margare, Corbett, widow
OF Tom Corbe, the late sportsman, who
was business associate OF Monohan
and Cofiro,h. They agreed, Mrs.
Corbelt charges, after the death OF her
husband to pay her $50 each month
,ha, they continued to operate the bust
ness This, she says, they have failed
10 do
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
NATION CASTING :
GREATEST VOTE
IN ITS HISTORY
Womc0'S Ballots Swell Total
in Many States,
LEADERS ARE GRATIFIe0
"SiIe0t Vote Expected 10 De-
eide Issue,

WICHITA, Kan, Nov 7. - In
complete returns from the 70 pre-
cincts in this city give Hughes sos,
Wilson $50; Capper. republican
for governor e2S and Landon, dem
oerstic 723; Wilson, republican for
Congressman eighth district, 67@,
and Ayers, democrat, for re-elec-
ton sos.
Partial returns this afternoon
from five OF the nine precincts at
Fort Scott gave Hughes i3i; Will
son, 2sl. The vote on governor was
Capper 1893 and Lansdon lo2.
BOSTON, Nov THE first five
towns in Massachusetts to report
on the presidential vote gave Will
son 2s9, Hughes s@4.
In 1912 they gave Wilson isa.
Taft 3Ss, Roosevelt 277.
These towns were New Ashford.
Acushnet, Norwell Mashpee and
Matshfield.
WICHITA, Kan, Nov First in
dloatlonS OF a possible landslide for
Presidcn, Wilson were evident today
IN the voting III Wichita
Partial Returns.
Partial returns from sixteen out of
the twenty-slX precincts IN the city give
Wilson $50 and Hughes 4lo. In the
same returns Governor Capper, repub-
llcan. has go votes and his opponent.
Landson Sl2 votes. For eighth district
Congressman Ayers. democrat, incum-
bent, is leading Wilson, republican by
800 to $50
Normally republican Wichita pollei
big vote IN favor OF Wilson over Tat,
and Roosevelt four years ago. Politi'
Clans OF both parties agreed that Wioh'
ita probably would go republican TO-
ldsy
Conceded TO 6. o. P.
The state OF Kansas has been con
ceeded TO the republicans by the dem
ocratS IN most OF the forecasts.
Governor Capper is very strong II
Kansas, but It IS apparent that It w
/ Wichita ratio is maintained. the pop
ular approval OF Presiden, Wilson will
cat into Capper's vote seriously.
Democrats Claim Victory.
( Democratic leaders this afternoon
/ predicted that Wilson viii ge, th-
electoral vote OF Kansas and that Cap.
per will be returned TO the governor
char by a greatly reduced plurality.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
RECORD VOTE IS
INDICATED IN
CITY PRECINCTS
Sixty Percent Of Vote Cast by
/ O'Clock,
WILSON REPORTED AHEAD
Co,olch;,,c o( Cn,,ly TicLot
Scratching Of County Ticket
in Many Places,

Voting ior presidential electors ac-
cording to the political party with
which they have affiliated on register
ing, aud scratching practically every
county ballot, the voters OF Oklahoma
City TODAY turned out the earliest and
largest vote ever cast IN this vicinity
Votes Cast Early.
When the polls all over the CITY
opened at q o'clock tm, morning yot.
cr> had already assembled At $50
o'clock 50 percent OF ,hc registered vote
Of several precincts N the First ward
had been cast
Paul NJ popc, secretary Of the coun-
~ election hoard characterized the
days voting a, the heaviest IN the his
tory Of the city
Counting Started.
Counting OF the ballots began IN
every city precinct at 10 O'Clock thu,
morning and by noon the returns hal
been tabulatcd No official niorma-
ton was given, however, as to the re
suits. In practically AL precincts where
election officials ycuturcd an oWnlon
as to tho manner OF voting large ma
iorities for President Wilson over
Charles T. Hughes were given. One
precinct in the southern part OF the
city in a section inhabited almost cx-
cluSivcly BY negroes, gave the republl-
can candidate big majority.
Scratching Done.
Perhaps more scratching was done
on the county ballots this morning than
in any previous election With the eN-
ception OF the socialists, voters cast
their ballots almost exclusively Tor the
man--not the party
No information was available at nooA
as to how the two state questions were
being treated by Oklahoma City voters
a. Ward I.
Ward |. precinct 2, lSO votes cast
total registration rs. Wilson Is votes
ahead Same proportion against state
questions. Not much scratching.
Ward |, prcoincc s. l0} votes cast
total registration 225 Wilson sever
ahead with same vote against state
questions.
Ward |. precinct 7, l75 votes cast, to.
tai registration 400 Two to one ior
Wilson with same vote against stat,
questions.
Ward ,, precinct 10 80 votes cast, to
tai registration All Hughes had 81
votes out OF 65 counted.
Ward 2, prccinc, H. 81 votes cast
total registration 200 No count yet.
Ward l. prccinc, 9, l76 votes cast, to
tai registration 27S. Out OF lH vote
counted, Wilson had 49, with same vot'
against state questions Hall Of the vot
ers voted straight ticket
Ward /, precinct 8, ia votes cast, to
tai registration 2SS; Wilson leading
Ward ,, precinct ), ITO votes cas-,
total registration 22S Wilson 70
Hughes, 40, with same vote agains
state questions Not much scratching.
,Contipued on Pare Two)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Wisconsin Election
Officials Strike

kENONHA, WIS, Nov 7-ElcctiOn
officials here struck for higher wages
last nigh, and the common council re-
fused to meet the demand After a meet
ing the election officials made a de
mand upon the council for $40 instead
of 81 a day.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Friend Saved Vote.
Pierce Arrow To BE Sold

NVFFAIO, Y Y, Nov 7.-Iontrol
of ,he Pierce Arrow Motor Car com
pany of Buffalo will he taken over he.
fore January by J and w. Selgmann
and company New York City bankers,
and other banking interests OF New
York allied with them. IL was an.
nounced today.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Election Oddities

use OF drugs, incompetent, diseased or
cruel" Attorneys say tho provision,
will practically let down the bars and
make It extremely simple to establish
a cause OF action A we'll organized
campaign is being waged by hotel men
and others in favor OF the amendment
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
VENEZUELA AND
j. s. FRIENDLY
SAYS M'Co0Dw|N
American Minister to Urge tx
tension of Trade,

Venezuela and the United States are
on the most friendly terms, according
to Preston McGoodwin, American MN
iSter ia Venezuela.
Here TO Vote.
Mr. MCGoodwin. who was formerly
managing editor OF The Oklahoman,
arrived IN this city this morning to cast
his ballot He, his wife and sou are at
the Skirvin hotel They will remain
here for a week after which Mt Nc
Goodwin will tour many OF the large
cities OF the United States for the de
partmcnt OF commerce in the interest
of extension OF trade between the two
nations.
American Manufacturers are deSirous
oi doing business direct with Latin
America instead OF through New York
commission houses. and Mr. McGood-
win will aid them in this
Scholarships Offered,
- An unlimited number oi scholarships
in American colleges have been oh.
tanned for young men oi Venezuela by
Mr. McGoodwin, and l07 are studying
IN colleges here this winter Oklahoma
university has offered six scholarships
hut as yc, none have been utilized
English is being taught in the Nency
uclan schools this year for the frs,
time as result OF Mr. McGoodwin's
efforts,
Mr.. McGoodwin left the American
legation at Caracas several weeks ago
lie spent several days in Chicago. and
then campalgned in Missouri for the
democratic national committee. lie has
had his room a, the Skirvin reserved
for several weeks
The ambassadors ballot will prob
ably cos, more than that cast by any
other man IN Oklahoma City His
steamer and railroad fare and travel
ing expenses will amount to a consd
cradle sum
Friend Saved Vote.
II was learned today that a irien,
had registered his name with the pre-
cinct registrar. II this had not beer
done. MIR McGoodwin could not hav,
voted, as he was not here in 1914. no,
during the regular registration period
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
Unsettled, Is
Weather Forecast
looa, Forecast--ursettleda and osner.
ally cloudy weather tonight and Wed.
nesday; colder
state Forecast Tonight unsettled
weather. colder In northern portion,
wednesday generally fair and colder.

KANSAS Unsettled aud colder
ARKANSAS Unsettled, warmer N ex.
treme east portion
WEST TEXAS Generally fair co,ae,
In north and west portions
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07
SIREN WHISTLE
TO Be USED IF
IT IS RAINING
People to Be Informed Tonight
Who Is Elected,

1t is possible that it will be ralnlng
hard tonight about the time the election
OF a president is certain.
In order to make certain that the peo-
pie OF Oklahoma City shall be in
formed OF the result, the Times has ar
ranged with W R Moipard, manager
OF the Oklahoma Gas and Electric com
pany. to supplement the Searchlight ser
vice OF the Times and Oklahoman with
blasts from the fire whistle
Plan Explained.
II Wilson IS elected. the whistle will
use the regular siren sound clear up
and down the scale, Just as though
there were a big fire in town
II Hughes is elected, the whistle VIII
use a long steady blast, about fifteen
seconds on the same note, ending with
a short siren blast
Zigrag For Wilson.
Think Qj the siren whistle. running
up and down the scale as corresponding
with the z,gzag light OF the searchlight
The scarchlight will be used, but II
the night is stormy It's efficiency viii
be impaired
II It's raining, listen for the whistle
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-11-07

Voting ior presidential electors ac-
cording to the political party with
which they have affiliated ON register
ing and scratching practically every
county ballot, the voters OF Oklahoma
City TODAY turned ou, the earliest and
largest vote ever cast IN this vicinity
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-05-05

1t has come to the notice of the
street commissioner that several
property holders of the city, in
disposing of cleanup weeks ac-
emulation ofrubbish, have devel-
we'd the simple method of dump
ing them upon the street. In many
instances, broken bottles, bits of
glass and nails are endangering
the tires of passing automobiles.
One automobile tourist from the
east, on his way west over the Red
Trail, had rear tire almost COM
pletely ruined by a broken bottle,
as he was entering Beach from the
north side yesterday. This is poor
advertisement for Beach, and
some means should be taken to
make property holders conform
to the city ordinance, which pro-
vides a penalty for its violation.
The man who dumps glass in the
middle of a street is as bad
as the man who cuts tire up
with a jack knife through sheer
wantoness.
Golden Valley chronicle. (Beach, Billings County, N.D.) 1905-1916, 1916-05-05
LADIES ENTERTAIN AT
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL.

A dainty one o'clock luncheon
was served in the domestic science
rooms of the agricultural high
school yesterday, at which the
Misses Anna Becker, Eleanor
Wall, Lila Hoverson, Doris Ball,
marguerite Wallace and Mary
DeMcrse were hostesses in honor
of Mesdames Wall, Moffat, Wal
lace, Brastrup, Thorpe and Rich
ards.
The table was very attractively
decorated in lavender and white,
and the serving was done by Mary
DeMlerse and Marguerite Wal
lace. The luncheon was prepared
by the young ladies, all of whom
are taking instructions in domes-
tic science under Miss Luella Coe,
the capable instructor of this de-
partment. The menu consisted
of: Grape fruit cocktail; sailed
nuts; roast veal; gravy; mashed
potatoes with peas; baking powd-
er biscuits; fruit jelly; combina-
tion salad; orange with whipped
cream; coffee. 1t was delicious
and reflected great credit upon
the young ladies' culinary ability