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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
chairman Flood
Says Democrats Will
Control Natl. House

Washington. Nov. chairman
Flood of the Democratic National
Congressional Committee. issued q
statement tonight reasserting his
claim that the Democrats would
overturn the Republican majority in
the House and adding the predic-
ton that the Democratic members
would be elected in Idaho and
Washington as well as in the states
previously mentioned in claims of
gains.
we will hold the two Democrats
from Utah." he added.
Referring to the election predic-
ton of last Sunday by Chairman
Tess of the Republican Congres-
sionai Committee. Mr.. Flood said
this was the most glaring'' of mary
striking examples of Republican
Misrepresentation and mis-state-.
ment''
''He says the Republican gain Of
20 members in certain states will
each in Maine, Massachusetts,. Con-
necticut. Michigan and Nebraska,
Mr.. Flood said
Mr.. Fess apparently does not
know there are now four Republican
members of the House from Maine
Where would he make gain of one
member from that state?
/, Evidently he is ignorant of the
fact that there are now six Repub-
lican members of the House from
Nebraska. How could he gain ore
there as he asserts2
Continuing his wild claims, Mr.
Tess says the Republicans will gain
two members each from California.
Kansas and Ohio. and three MEM
bers each from Pennsylvania. New
Jersey and New York. II the Re
publican chairman had cared to in
form himself before he made this
ridiculous statement he would have
discovered that the Kansas deiega-
| ton now consists of seven Republi-
cans and but one Democrat Where
does the eminent doctor figure he
will gain two members OF the House
| in this delegation 2? ?'..s
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

pitaIity shown to these boys and girls
will be much appreciated by them and
Augusta as the capital city and shire
town takes justifiable pride in the
type of youngsters that are produced
in this vicinity.
The FIdeIis monograph Corpora
ton. a new Augusta industry. pre-
scented its claims TO the directors and
the matter was referred to a Compel
en-. committee for further investiga-
ton before decision could be rem
Gered.
A vote was passed recommending
that all Augusta merchants close their
shops on Armistice Day. November
II. 1920 IL was also voted that the
Chamber of Commerce cooperate
fully in the arrangements for the
proper celebration of the day that are
being devised by the American Le-
zion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
w. r. Pattangan Speaks
Before Democratic Club

Speaking OF the impression regard
ing the election Of today that exists
a, the Democratic national headquar-
ters at New York Hon. w. r. Pat
tansaik al a meeting of the Augusta
Democratic Club held Monday eve
ming at Union hail. stated that tney
are not confident but hopeful Mr.
Pattangali had just returned from the
headcu quarters and in conference with
Chairman White Of the Democratic
national committee had found MN
hopeful although not confident II
was Mr.. Whites opinion that there
had been great shift to Cox and that
the situation had improved
There was good sized audience
present al last evenings meeting OF
the club and Mr.. PattangaM held the
close attention of all. The meeting
was presided over by Daniel Cony,
president Of the Augusta Democratic
club. who stated that the purpose was
to start enthusiasm for getting out
the vote
Mr. Pattangaii IN The course OF MS
address stated that one month ago
4rhere seemed no doubt but that SEN
%ator Harding was sure OF eiecucn.
A nd he pointed out causes winch ne
laid had since gradually turned the
&Se all over the country towards
democracy. He stated that IN Au-
s,sta IL is important TO get out the
ete-juss as important as though
rgusra was to decide the pressosn-
81 election, and he favored the main
s,ance of a Democratic club in the
all Of the time. He stated that
rad never met Gov. Cox but had
ad his speeches and il was his De
Il that if defeated. Governor COX
suld take it as an invitation to run
ain and win He spoke o. some Oh
national questions that the Re
sbIican party would have 10 lace II
lev win and Of the condition OF the
Ar,v to meet these issues
Hon. Frederick W Plaisted Was
allied upon 10 speak at the meeting
ind he spoke of advantages IN VOTING
Inc Democratic ticket stating tha'
l;oyernor Cox deserves 10 win ano
has made a great fight
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
CLOSE FIGHT IN OHIO

Columbus. O.. Nov. l.-Approri
mately 100000 Ohio voters. ns.,,.
zoe. 900 of them estimated to bsr
men. were waiting tonight 70 c,u
their ballots tomorrow for prssids,.
United States senator and STATE ne
Gals. from governor down.
Probably never before IN ~.
states history has there been 2 n,,.
determined or bitter political strip
gle. Much of the national can,.,,
has conferred in Ohio. as both -.
Republican and Democratic zns,
dates for president are Ohio ne,
; The closing days OF the canna,y-
have been fraught with a bi;te-,s..
occasioned by the circulation OF s,o
ries concerning the private lives a,
the presidential candidates.
What effect these stories will hsv,
on the result Of the election was ,bs
principal topic OF Ohio voters on ,hs
eve of the election.
While Governor Cox was c,osi,.
his campaign with a speech at r..
ledo tonight Senator Harding "a.
manned at his home in Marion
where he will celebrate his Eth
birthday tomorrow. The Republican
candidate completed his Campaign
with a speech here Saturday nigh
Governor Cox will vote in Dav,o,
tomorrow while Senator Harding will
vote in Marion The Democrstir
candidate will receive election 70.
turns tomorrow night in the Office q,
his Dayton newspaper. while Senator
Harding viii hear the returns at his
residence in Marion.
Both Democratic and Republican
state organizations tonight held fast
to their former predictions for sue.
cess.
Though the presidential fgh. hss
eclipsed all others. considerable in.
terest maintains. however, IN the
fight for United States senator be.
tween former Governor Frank z.
Willis the Republican candidate.
and w. A Julian. Democratic nomi-
nee. and for governor between Harry
L Davis. Republican and State AL
ditor A W. Donahey. Democrat
Little interest has been shown BY
voters in the issue OF the reteren.
dunn on the Crabbe prohibition en-
forcement measure
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

Every group of voters opposing the
League. the governor added. favors
the senator's election.
Every traitor in America will
vote tomorrow for Warren G. Hard
ing" declared Governor Cox.
Urging the Leagues adoption
Governor Cox said that worldwide
prosperity would follow.
If we don't so into the League of
Nations" he said. you will have
smokeless chimneys in Toledo for a
long time TO come"
The governor brought his cam
paign to a close just an hour and a
half before the beginning of election
day The song OF the Angels al
Bethlehem that he psed as the clos
ing words Of his campaign. he said,
would be sung again by the angels
when this country entered the Lea
que OF Nations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

mann tackled her and headed toward
shut In bell. Captain Marty, almost
mile behind on the tack, came
about too. It was considered excel
lent judgment, for Delaw2nna mad
overshot the mark by a mile Be
cause Of this Zimmerman was
forced to ease sheets
The Esperanto, close-hauied. was
able to make it She was not footing
% fast as the Canadian. but she had
covered a mile less than her rival and
so greatly reduced the lead At the
buoy she was only two minutes ana
twelve seconds behind The WIND
was light. and in distance the dn-
ference was only about seven lengths
Once around Shut In bell. both
schconers eased sheets for the inner
automatic TO the westward II was
not long, however. before both skip
pers began to head UP. evidently
fearing a change in the wind When
they had gone we'll in toward Cole
Harbor and about two miles out Q
the direct course for the inner auto
matte, the American began to gain
The wind was freshening AT this
time and the Esperanto appeared 10
drive along better. Then began q
real fight for the weather berth Sec
saving their positions both kept
hauling well 10 weather CT the mark
and fought ii ont almost 10 Devil $
Island shoaI. when Esperanto called
for room to clear the rocks
Captain Tommy paid of and the
two vessels squared away for the
buoy. Esperanto went through the
Canadians lee and established lea
of several lengths. rounding the in
ner automatic d scant 80 seconds.
The schooners then settled down
fo- the six mile beat home. The wind
had freshened TO about Is knots north
cast. with occasional more easterlE
slauls Ii was Esperanto's chance
and many conceded her the race be-
fore she rounded the mark IN The
lead.
After remaining on the starboard
tack toward the western shore for a
few minutes the Delawanna came
about and headed for the eastern
shore The Esperanto followed suit.
Both went well over 10 that shore
and when they came about it was ex-
pected they would be able to make
the finish line. The wind had hauled
more 10 the north. however and
neither could DO II.
Three miles from the finish the Am
erican had opened a lead of nearly Il
mile. She mad been pointing higher
and footing faster In the short
tacks TO the lire she made even mere
noticeable gains and although COM
PEELED to make short hitch 10 clear
the leeward buoy OF the line. crossed
more than mile in the lead
The Esperanto will leave soon for
Gloucester. where great reception
awaist Captain Marty and his crew
The official time as the boats cross
ed the finish line was
Esperanto commemorative i-51 81
Delawanna MISUNDERSTANDING. sal; -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

together with other Republican and
Democratic leaders. will gather at
their respective headquarters here
tomorrow night to receive the re-
turns
In Boston. capital of the state
whose chief executive he is. Calvin
Coolidge. Republican vice Presiden-
tiai nominee, will learn whether next
year he is to move to Washington.
Franklin d. Roosevelt, former
assistant secretary of the navy. and
Democratic opponent of Governor
Coolidge, viii watch the progress of
the struggle from his home in Hyde
Park, n. 7.
Eugene V. Debs. Presidential can
didate Of the Socialist party nomi-
mated to run with Seymour Stedman.
Chicago lawyer. will have the unique
opportunity of learning campaign
results in the Atlanta penitentiary.
where he is confined for violation OF
the Espionage Act. While his party
leaders hold no hope of capturing
ELECTORAL votes they express convic-
ton that they will poll vote two or
three times as great as that of 1916.
In a Presidential year unique in
the number of parties with candi-
dates in the field. other contenders
for the Presidency and vice Presi-
dency are:
Prohibition party-Aaron s. Wat
kins and Leigh Colvin-
Farmer-Labor party-Pariey p.
Christensen and Max Hayes
| Single Tax party-Robert c. Mac
Auley and Richard c. Barnum.
Socialist Labor party-William W.
Cox and August Gillhaus-
In all 531 members OF the Elec-
toral college will have to be chosen
and of these 266 will be required for
election of Presidential candidate.
In the last election President Wilson
had 211
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
Chamber Of Commerce To
Assist in Red Cross Drive

important Matters Decided Upon at
Meeting Of Directors on Monday
Vote Passed Recommending That
AUGUSTA Merchants Close Shops
Armistice Day
The fullest cooperation will be
giyenthe Augusta Chapter. American
Red Cross by the members Of the
Augusta Chamber of Commerce ac-
cording TO the decision made by the
Board Of Directors Of that body in
their monthly meeting held Monday
afternoon. The Fourth Annual Roll
Call Of the Red Cross is scheduled this
year for November 18th and will cover
two weeks of intensive campaigning
for enroilments ending on November
a5th. Every resource Of the Augusta
Chamber Of Commerce. its leadership.
its enthusiastic spirit. and the use OF
its ONCE force will be placed at the
DISPOSAL of Chairman Guy P. Gannett
and his co-workers of the Augusta
Chapter. From so to 100 of the MEM
hers of the Chamber of Commerce will
he asked to work as solicitors. doing
in one grand concerted action a civic
QuIy tIdI SohAh~ 49,
efforts of all citizens regardless OF
their business, political, or social rela-
tionships. Nor will this work be con-
fined to the Chamber OF Commerce
members. Every public spirited man
and woman is eligible to place in
this splendid work and will be used
nv the committee in some capacity in
,he drive. The American Legion VIII
furnish a team of workers and the
Girls Community Club. always ready
n help. have volunteered to do their
mart in the drive 1t will be whole
hearted Augusta effort with every
civic organization doing its part
Another step in the writing OF
history of modern Augusta to supple
nnent that written in 1870 by North
was taken by the directors in the ap-
poIntrnent Of a committee to inyesti-
gate the matter with instructions TO
report to the Board the proper pro-
ceedure in compiling such history
banquet will be given to some
thing like a hundred boys and girls
from all over Kennebec county on
November le. by the Chamber OF
Commerce This is the central part
of the program Of events, which also
includes a tour OF Augusta mills and
public institutions as well as trip
through the shopping district Hos
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
FAIRFIELD
Hustus- Grimes

a very quiet wedding took place
Sunday morning. Oct. 81. when Miss
Annie L. Grimes became the wife Of
Clark K Hustus. The ceremony
was performed by Rev T. j. COOL
broth at his home on Nash street,
the double ring service being used
They were unattended.
The bride. who is the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred B Grimes of
Waterville. was becorningly attired
in a taupe broadcloth travelling suit
with picture hat to match.
Mr.. Hustus is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Husus of Lower Main
street. He is employed at the Maine
Central Car shops
Immediately after the ceremony
they left by automobile for parts
unknown. On their return they will
reside on Silver street, where Mr.
Hustus has purchased a home
Miss Edith Marden has completed
her duties as stenogra pher at the
United Paper Board mill. where she
has been employed for the past four
years.
The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Relief Corps will be held on
Wednesday evening
The Dial Club was entertained
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs Ed Kelley. A very Interesting
paper was biven by Mrs. l. H Com
nor on Bayard Taylor
The annual meeting of the Benton
Local of the New England Milk
Producers Association will be held
Wednesday night at the Grange hall
at 80 O'Clock There is special bust :
ness to be transacted at this meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
RACE In DETAIL
Continued from Pace One)

But it was on the next leg that
the Esperanto began to see ray Of
hope. The wind had hauled to the
northeast and neither craft could
make Shut In Island bell. nine miles
away Although close hauled and
at times pinched. they could point
no better than two points to ieeward
Of the mark Accordingly they stood
TO sea on the port tack for a long
run.
Delawanna had rounded the outer
mark at 11:27:50 She did not como
about until 1910 and as Himmel-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
Battle of Ballots
Continued from, Pace One)

! w9uld upset the best laid plans fol-
transportation OF voters 10 the polls
. There were districts with streams
Z which flooded can not be crossed even
on mule back and in certain states
where the contest is clo.e every bal
lot plays its part
! Worried Over Weather
: In general this is what the weather
man had to say OF western distur-
bance which appeared today over
j. Iowa and OF the prospect tomorrow
all over the country:
+ The western disturbance will adj
vance east northeastward and be at
tended by unsettled weather and
rains Tuesday. Election day in the
Atlantic states. the upper Ohio val
: ley and the region of the Great Lakes
with some probability of snow in
northern Michigan. Wisconsin and
! Minnesota The weather will be
clearing and much cooler during
Tuesday in the Gulf states. Tennes-
/ see. the lower Ohio and central Mis-
sissippi valleys Fair. cool weather.
viii prevail Tuesday over the plains
states. the Rocky Mountain states
and all far western states"
| Women to Swell Vote
/ With addition OF women to those
: who choose the electoral college,
party leaders. Of course, EXPECT a
vote greatly swollen over that OF
1915 Should the skies open. the
? down ha
enough voters To hold the total be-
/ low that OF four years ago. And the
ballot cunters are not expecting a
smaller. but much larger task-so
large indeed that the count NAV
possibly be known much later than
, in other presidential years.
/ Senator Harding of Ohio. stand
ard-bearer of the Republican party
today retired TO his home in Marion
ID await the decision or his country
men. To his party managers he Ief,
detailed forecast of the vote and
from Chairman Hays of the Republi
can National committee, there was
forthcoming tonight reiteration OF
confidence in Republican victory
Mr. Hays. however. issued no formal
statement announcing that he chose
to remain mute. until the ballots
had been counted
Governor Cox also Ohio's native
son. selected by the Democratic
party as its choice for the White
House. tonight delivered his final
campaign address in Toledo and re-
turned To his home in Dayton. Con-
viction that he WIN be elected was
expressed in a final statement bv
/ Chairman White of the Democratic
National committee, Senator Hard
ing and Governor Cox. fellow news
, paper proprietors. have chosen diff
ferent ways to receive campaign re-
turns.
Who're Candidates viii Listen
| With Mrs. Harding the senator
will receive at their home bulletins
compiled by the Associated Press,
keeping them advised Of the latest
totals.
! Governor Cox. on the other hand,
will receive election returns at his
| office in the Dayton Daily News, a
member of the Associated. Press,
where special telegraph instruments,
including a receiver used in the
Cleveland campaign OF more than a
quarter OF a. century ago. have been
set up. Chairman Have ora xvh;ta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
WORLD WAR VETERANS
TO RECEIVE LONG
DELAYED DIS. MEDALS

Washington. Nov. by The As.
ISOLATED Pressl-The long delay in
awarding medals for distinguished
war time service in the Nav and
Marine Corps is about 10 be ended
il was learned today al the Navy
Department The decorations, which
were held up while a naval Goard re.
considered the awards after a con:ro.
versy among naval officers and sub
sequent congressional investigator
last winter. have been mailed 70 COM
handing officers of ships and stations
for distribution either on Arrnis.Ice
Day, Nov. II. or Armis,ice SUNDAY.
Nov. IL
The medals were Forwarded n seal
ed packages with instructions that
they were not to BE- opened U1;l, -
ceips OF general release message
from the Department and were TO b.
presented with appropriate cevemoa-
les wherever practicable.
The revised list of those - racsiVs
the awards was not made public aad
IT was said that il would n0; D.
released until the medals were a.
tually presented. 1t was understood
however. that since the original ,.s
was sent back to the board headed D!
Rear Admiral Austin NJ Knight 10Y
review and revision a uuClbtr o.
names had been added. The ggigina
list included thirteen persons to 7'
ceive the Medal OF Honor. While m
revised lis. provides for nineteen u
receive the highest nilltarl hcno'
The revised list as finally approve
includes the names OF NOR tGaA y
officers and men who viii pctene ;hr
Distinguished Service Media. ah'
about 1900 to receive the Nayy cross
The controversy over nav a d''>''
atoms was precipiratsd las "I''|
by the publication OF letter iT''A
Rear Admiral ". s Sims 70 SEER
tary Daniels declining TO accept u.
Distinguished Medal for when IL ia.
been recommended because Of a'fse'
injustices in the manner Of awaTo!l-
the honors- After the Senate iH'es'l
CATION Mr.. Daniels sent the rs; a4vs
TO the Knight board for revision @H'
reiew and the boards tina. 7s",
was made to the Secretary se's'''
weeks ago.
Ii was not disclosed 10 thF ~
partmert whether the NAMES u R'a'
Admiral Sims and other Officers VIZ.
declined to accept medals IasJ VIII"
were on the final list
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Young Mems NIGHT At GRANGE

sS0s9 sWSH sVtAftb ~ NJ abSS
At the regular meeting of Cascade
Grange which was held Saturday eve
ming in Grange hall. the young men
filed the chairs and furnished the en-
tertainment: Master. Ernest Oliver:
overseer, Frances Robinson: lecturer,
Ernest Rutter: steward. Harold
knight: assistant steward. Charles
Wheeler: chaplain, Ralph BOIL:
treasurer. Frank Houghton: secre-
tary. Alton Kerr; gate-keeper. Clar-
ence Shores: lady assistant stewart.
Ralph Stanley. The following pro-
gram was carried out; singing. by
male quartett3: reading. by Frances
Robinson; reading. Harold knight;
singing. Ralph Boil. Popcorn was
served.
Next Saturday evening Young
Ladies' Night wifi be observed. The
young ladies win fill the chairs and
furnish the entertainment. The COM
mittee in charge of the affair con-
sists Of Miss Eileen Sullivan and Miss
Ethel Gleason. Sandwiches. coffee.
cake and doughnuts will be served.
All those not solicited from are re-
quested to bring cake or doughnuts.
On Nov. 20 the Grange will hold an
all day meeting with Victor Grange
as guests. 1t was also voted to fur
nish supper for the Sweet Growers
Association. Nov. 10. in Grange hall.
This will be in charge of the lady Of
ficers. An account of the meeting OF
the National Grange which win be
held in Boston the week Of Nov 10.
A special meeting Of Kennebec Pom
ona Grange win be held in Augusta
on Wednesday Of this week instesd OF
Nov. 10.
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fax tomorrow for this port with a
party OF Gloucester residents aboard.
and that tse Esperanto will sail for
home on "Wednesday.
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OAKLAND

The Ladies' Aid of the Free Bap-
tist church will meet Wednesday aft
ernoon at the home Of Mrs. Frank
Page on Summer street
Mr. Smith of Waterville occupied
the pulpit at the Asa Bates Memo
rial chapel at Oakland Heights Sun
day afternoon
The meeting CT the Tuesday club
which was to have been held Nov ?.
has been postponed on account of
election until Nov. o. and will be held
in the vestry of the Baptist church.
The hostesses will be Mrs Jay Serb
ner, Mrs. ]. H Stevens and Mrs
Horace Greeley. The subject OF the
meeting will be Famous Men Edu-
Gated in Maine Colleges" There will
be a question box and an fash
toned spelling match will be held.
Funds have been solicited and the
returns from election will be given
this evening in Memorial hall. Music
will be furnished by Hurdy Gurdy
and a general good time is antici-
pated.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02

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