The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-11-01

CHICAGO, Nov claims and
counterclaims, with flashes of old-time
political enthusiasm marked the con-
clusion of the campaign in the states
of the central west today. Mystery as
to the tide of the tremendous woman
vote was reflected in many eleventh
hour discussions of the general sit
uation.
1t was stated on all sides that the
woman vote, together with expected
ticket scratching in numerous districts
very likely would delay returns and
create uncertainty where contests
were close. Reports from the various
states indicated that in practically all
districts unusual steps have been TAX
en- to guard against fraud and to curb
quickly any attempts to intimidate wo-
man 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 prin-
cipal gubernatorial candidates in ILL
nois, where a campaign of a bitter
turn has been in progress. q will be
elected by vote in excess of 50,O00,"
said former Senator James Hamilton
Lewis, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor. Managers 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 Lewis by 25O,OOO.
NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-The New
York state political campaign closed
today with opposing leaders and work
ers reiterating confidence in victory
While the weather man sent forth a
forecast Of rain in some sections of the
state, political managers declared the
vote would be the largest ever record
ed. Party leaders today estimated
there are 3,46S.000 eligible voters. OF
these, they said, 100000 are%women.
Governor Smith, Democratic candi-
date for reelection, expected to re-
main at his home here today and his
opponent, Nathan L. Miller, was back
at his home in Syracuse. Lieutenant
Governor Harry c. Walker, Demo
cratic candidate for United States SEN
ator, was the only one of the leading
candidates with a busy day before
him. He planned to end his campaign
with an appeal to the voters of Buff
falo while his opponent. United States
Senator James w. Wadsworth re-
NAMED at his home in Geneseo. Local
contests are keen in several sections
the leading fight that conducted
by the Socialists for reelection of the
five ousted members of the assembly.
Socialist leaders predict they will
elect five other assemblymen and one
or two congressman.
TRENTON, N. J., Nov. IA Re-
publican plurality in New Jersey Of
at least 100000 and possibly 250,00U
was predicted today by F. c. Stokes,
| Republican state chairman. Charles
| F. Mcdonald declared his party will
carry the state, although he made 10
! estimate of the vote Secondary only
| to interest in the presidential vote is
that in the contests in the twelve con-
gressional districts in several Of which
modification of the VolsteaG act has
! been an issue.
| PROVIDENCE, R. l., Nov. 1.-The
presence on the ballot of three candi-
dates for congress, Republican. Demo-
crat and Socialist, in two of the three
| Rhode Island districts, has enlivened
the campaign in this state. Last min
ute rallies were held in behalf of all
the candidates.
! DETROIT, Nov. /. Democratic
party leaders today reiterated predic.
| tions that Woodbridge N. Ferris. their
| candidate for governor, and several
| Democratic congressman would be
elected tomorrow. Republican leaders
! predicted "clean sweep from top to
bottom" with a plurality of from 1885,
| 900 to 100000 A total vote of more
than 100000 is looked for by party
managers.