Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1920-11-02
HARDING AWAITS
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came the leader of a great political
party.
ReIaxes from Strain
Throughout the day he let down
from the strain of the campaign, de-
clined to concern himself with the
routine Of his headquarters, and spent
most of his time chatting of every
thing but politics. with friends and
neighbors who came in to see him. In
the afternoon he talked in jovial vein
for an hour with the newspaper cor
respondents. and he dined quietly at
home with Mrs. Harding.
Tomorrow he expects to vote early
in the forenoon and then motor to a
golf course forty miles away to tramp
over the links while the story of the
ballots is telling itself throughout the
nation He viii be back at home in
time to hear the earliest returns.
confers With Hays
Virtually the only attention given
to politics by the nominee during the
day was in telephone conferences with
Will H. Hays. the Republican Nation
al Chairman. and Harry N. Daugh-
erty. who was his pre-conyention
campaign manager. Mr.. Hays in
New York and Mr.. Daugherty in Col
umbus. gave him detailed reports of
the outlook which he described as de-
cidedly encouraging.
From Indiana New Jersey. I1li-
nois and New York, battle grounds
of more than ordinary interest
throughout the campaign. the candi-
GATE said his information was
especially gratifying. He added that
he also had received some hearten-
/ in greports of senatorial races. a
feature of the election in which he
has taken particular concern ,
Is in Fine Shape
Although he has spent most of the
/. last month on the stump. Mr. Hard
ing finishes the campaign in robust
condition. physically. He has nei-
. Their lost nor gained weight appreci-
ably. and he presents a picture of
health and vigor. Hsi voice. though
slightly crippled by speech making
and exposure. has almost regained
its normal ring and tone.
In all since his nomination in
June. the senator has made ISL
speeches, long and short. BY far
the greater number of them were de-
livered from the rear platform of his
train during his travels over sixteen
states. Thirty three were delivered
from the front porch and SIS at other
places in Ohio.
Total ia Speeches
He has made twenty speeches in
Indiana. twenty in Iowa, sixteen in
West Virginia. eleven in Missouri.
eight in Kentucky. seven in Illinois.
six Oklahoma. FIVE in New York.
five in tennessee four in Minnesota,
thre in Kansas. three in Pennsyl-
! vania. two in Nebraska one in Wis
consin and one in Maryland.
Mrs Harding. who has been at his
side during every speech has busted
I herself increasingly about his head
quarters here in Marion. has not
, been SO fortunate as her husband in
escaping the i'll effects Of travel and
campaign excitement During the
last trip. which ended SATURDAY.
night in Columbus. she took a heavy
cold and today she remained in bed
until nearly noon
1t was said her illness was not at
all alarming. and that a eoot, rest and
protection from the raw au,umn
weather soon would restore her 10
normal health She said tonight that
she expected to go to the polls to-
morrow with Mr.. Harding and cast
her first vote for him for the presi-
dency.
To Take Vacation
After election day there will be a
| vacation for the Senator and his
wife. but detailed plans for it have
not yet been announced. Many invi-
tations have come TO them from non
ular southern resorts and from points
outside Continental United States.
and it is taken for granted that they
will make trip that will take them
away from Marion and give Them n,
least two weeks OF sec!usion and rec
reation.
The voting booth where the Senator
and Mrs Harding will cast their ball
lots tomorrow is small garage abou,
a block from their horne. The pre-
cinct has been normally Democratic
This yearihe political signs in that
particular section are not convincing.
however, for the precincts reeistra-
ton showed a greater number of
women first voters than there are
men,
The plan of the nominee is to leave
for the golf links at the Scioto Club.
near Columbus. Immediately after he
has cast his ballot. He said tonight
he expected to make the trip rain or
shine.
A personal friend, Judge Hender-
SON of Columbus, will be his oppon-
ent around the course.
At his home in the evening he will
be given the returns by the Associ-
ated Press whose leased wire has been