The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-11-01

Ohio battle-ground.
Columbus o., Nov. 1.--Ohio voters
today were turning to the speculative
and trying to pick the winners In TO.
morrow's elections, in which one OF
Senator Warren @. Harding, Of Marion,
or Gov. James M. Cox, Of Dayton. VIII
be elected president. Political speeches
were few, the only one OF importance
being that Of Gov. Cox at Toledo TO-
night, Senator Harding being scheduled
to remain In Marion.
During the campaign, which prac-
tically closed last Saturday. Ohioans
have received a literal avalanche q po-
IiticaI argument. With Senator HARD
ing conducting many front porch'
meetings az Marion. and Gov. Cox De-
livering fifty-six speeches on ms
stamping tour Of the state there mas
before has there been so much inter-
est and stir over politics.
Il Michigan Contest stir.
Detroit. Mich. Nov 1.-Democratic
party leaders today reiterated predic-
tions that woodbridge N. Ferris. their
candidate for governor, and several
democratic congressman wouie w. W
elected tomorrow. Republican ieaaess
predicted AN cea nur sTisep Il frG from l7
90 600 to- to 1000.
VA A total vote Of more than 10000 IL
looked for by party managers.
Kansas Vote Heavier.
ToneIxa. Kan. Nov. f.--Chairnen of
STATE committees predicted today that
the vote tomorrow IN kansas coulu De
even heavier than four years ago, wnen a
the women OF the state cast their nrst
oa ssnsto dpr Charles Sss Curtis. ana Coy.
Henry i Allen republicans, both seek
rerelsetion. senet9r cpfi's sRposs'
Dan Beedy socialist. Jonathan payiss
democrat, and Ray stantio. nj, so enc,a1.
lists have a complete state ticket and
candidates. for congress in SIX ais
tricts. a..
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 1.-Conceded py
both sides to have been the ,bitterest
since 1898. the campaign in this state
practically came to an, end Saturday
night. The republican party has been
more active in North Carolina during
the campaign than in years ana ~
competing with the democrats Tor every
office that is to be filled: Party lead.
ers expect an unusually heavy vote on
account OF the interest women nave
displayed in the campaign. The DEM
ocrats claim they will sweep the STATE
by 80, 900 majority, while. the repups
licans say their ticket will be eiecteo
- $50 New York situation.
New York, Nov. 1.-The. New YORK
state political campaign closed touay
with Opposing leaders and workers re-
iterating confidence in victory:
while the weather man sent fortn
forecast OF rain in some sections OF the
state, political managers declared tne
vote would be the largest ever re,
corded. Party leaders today estimate.,
there are S.46s000 eligible voters. VI
these, they said, 100000 are women
recollection, expected to remain at his
home here today and his opponent,
Nathan I, Miller, was bach at his nome
in syracuse. Lieut. Gov. Harry y.
walker democratic candidate ior
United States senator, was me oniy one
day before him. He planned to enc MS
campaign with an appeal to the voters
OF Buffalo. while his opponent. Oniteu
states Senator James w. Wadsworth,
remained at his home In Genesee.
Local contests are keen IN severa!
sections, with the leading fight that
conducted by the socialists for re-eiec-
ton OF the five ousted members OF the
assembly. Socialist leaders predict they
will elect five other assemblymen ana
one or two congressman.
Chicago, Nov. claims and counter,
claims. with flashes of old-time political
enthusiasm, marked the conclusion OF
the campaign In the states OF the CEN
trail west today.
Mystery as to the tide OF the tremend-
Gus woman vote was reflected IN many
eleventh hour discussions Of the general
situation. 1t was stated on all SIDES
that the woman vote. together with ex-
pected ticket scratching In numerous as
trlcts very likely would delay returns
and create uncertainty where contests
were close. :,
Reports from the various states indi-
Gated hiatt in practically all districts
unusual steps have been asked TO guard
against ffaud nd to curb quickly ny
attempts to intimidate women voters.
In many instances the usual number OF
workers and watchers will be doubled
or tripled.
Last minute appeals to voters were
made by managers of the three princi-
pal gubernatorial candidates in Illinois
where a campaign of bitter turn has
been in progress. II will be elected by
a vote in excess of 10000" said former
Senator James Hamilton Lewis, DEM
ocratie candidate for governor. Mana
gers of Len Small, who has the support
of Mayor Thompson. OF Chicago. In. his
fight for election on the republican
ticket, claimed victory for him over
Both Calm New Jersey.
plurality in New Jersey of at least
loo 900 and possibly 100000 was pre-
dlcted today by +. c. stokes republi-
can state chairman. Charles y. Nc
Donald. democratic chairman, declared
his party win carry the state. although
he made no estimate OF the vote. Sec
ondary only to interest IN the presi'
dental vote Is that in the contests In
twelve congressional districts In several
OF which modification Of the Volstead
act has been an issue.
Pennsylvania Organized.
Philadelphia, Nov. Parry leaders
and workers in Pennsylvania devoted
the last day before the election 70 max :
ing preparations for getting out the full
voting strength of their respective or
CARNATIONS This included house-to-
house canvass and the distribution OF
much literature through the mails.
There was little speech making IN the
state today. final mass-meetinRs having
been held on Saturday in many places.
Delaware Ready 20 Vote.
Wilmington, Del. Nov. Final APP
penls having been made 60 the voters,
both republican and democratic orgapi-