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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
In Greater New York

New York, Nov. early indica-
tons were that a heavy vote would
be cast in the five boroughs Of great
er New York today.
When the polls opened this morn
ing short lines of voters, including
women. were outside the polling
booths in all parts of the city.
Indications that interest in the cleo
ton was more than usually acute,
was shown in the heavy ballots cast
in the 44th election district, a sector
favored by actors and theatrical
workers.
Throughout the west side region. an
unusually heavy vote was recorded,
there being as high as &c ballots cast
during the first hour of voting. In the
fashionable Washington Heights sec
tion. and in the West Harlem section,
the balloting was exceptionally heavy
and waiting lines We're recorded at
booths on the east side.
Soldiers and eX-service men In uni
form, were In evidence at, almost
all polling places working among the
voters to influence them to vote Tor
the state bonuses, amendment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
COOLIDGE AND WIFE
AND HOU SEX EEPER
VOTE HER STRA| Git
VICE CE-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
Or THE &. d. Z. CHEERED BY
SCHOOL CHILDREN AT
FLAG RAISING

Northampton, Mass, Nov. 2.-Gov-
ernor Coolidge, vice presidential nomi-
nee, voted with Mrs. Coolidge here
shortly after a m. and then left
for Boston, where he will receive
the election returns tonight.
The Governors day opened with
an informal flag raising at his home
conducted by his TWO small sons. The
boys hoisted the colors on small
pole set on the lawn in front of the
house, while the Governor and Mrs.
Coolidge and a gathering of neighbors
and children on their way to school
looked on and cheered
The voting place for four of the
city wards is in the auditorium of the
city hall and ward two, in which
the governor lives. is one OF these.
He was driven in his car with Mrs.
Coolidge and their housekeeper, Mrs.
Bertha Reckahn. to the polling place
where warm greeting from his
fellow townsmen awaited him.
The governor deposited his ballot
at 9:19 and Mrs. Coolidge voted a Few
minutes later After that they held an
informal reception, many of the voters
meeting the governor for the first
| time.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
In the Empire State

New York. Nov New York's
state citizenry went to the polls in
large numbers early today, and Off
cials predicted that at the close of
the ballot boxes at 6 p. M, at least
5000 900 of the 100000 qualified
men and women will have expressed
their choice for national, state and
local officers.
Secretary 'of State Hugo has sent
20, 600 ballots to soldiers, sailors, and
marines in overseas service. These
votes will be counted in December.
In addition to expressing choice for
national officers, the voters We're
called upon to elect new state legis-
lature
/ Governor Alfred +. Smith, Demo-
crat, seeking reelection is opposed
| by Nathan l.. Miller. of Syracuse,
/ Senator James w. Wadsworth, Jr,
Republican, is opposed for reelection
| by Lieut.. Governor Harry c. Walker.
Forty-three representatives in con-
gress are to be chosen.
There also are before the voters
proposition to issue $4,000 900 for
soldiers bonuses.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
{ { BURTON ASSUMES
ACTIVE CHA RICE Of
ARDMORE MILLING CO

81 am taking the first lay of |
have had In 2S years" remarked
W. +. Lindsey who up to saturday
night was general manager OF the
Ardmorc oil mill, bui who steps down
and out of the oil milling business FOR
short time at least.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lindsey will leave to-
day for Oklahoma City where MIR.
Lindsey will attend meeting of
Oklahoma crushers and from there
they will go to Amarillo and other
west Texas points for several weeks
stay.
MIR Lindsey has been at the head
OF the local oil mill for the past
six years, and prior to that time
was superintendent OF the mill at
Wapanucka. He has been actively
engaged In the cotton oil business
for the past 10 years and feels that
/ he has earned rest.
| Mir. Lindsey states that he will
return to Ardmore after his vaca-
ton and will continue to make this
city his home, he is undecided just
what business he will engage In but
says that he has several PROPOSE
tons under consideration.
MIR. Lindsey was succeeded by Il. G
Burton. formerly of Chickasha, whC
recently acquired an interest In The
local plant
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
GOVERNOR AND MRS.
cox VOTE EARLY IN
DAY.; THEN CHFUL
WAITING GAME BEGINS
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE CLOSES
MOST AGGRESSIVE CAMPAIGN
ON RECORD; CASTS BAL
LOT FOR LEAGUE

Dayton, Ohio, Nov. 2. - Governor
Cox. back from Toledo, where he
made his last campaign speech last
night, was ready today TO cast his
yole, as he said, for the league OF
nations.
The special train arrived early in
the morning but the governor was
asleep. Soon afterward he arose,
and leaving the railroad yards, eX-
pected to stop on his way home at
a cross roads store to cast his bal
lot. Mrs. Cox. who accompanied her
husband to Toledo also expected 10
go to the polls with him.
4 The last words of the Democratic
Candidates long campaign uttered last
nigh; at Toledo, were:
Peace on earth: good will toward
men"
These words, sung by the angels
at Bethlehem, 1000 years ago the
governor said. would come true as
result OF Americas election into
The league Of nations"
Thousands that assembled in two
halls greeted his last message with
applause and as 1t died away, the
governor hurried TO his train.
After casting mis- vote the governor
planned 10 60 10 his farm home 10
remain there until the election re-
turns began 10 come in at his news
paper office. There, he expected &c
spend most OF the night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United states civil service COM
mission has announced an eXamina-
ton for the county OF Carter. Okla
homa. to be held at Ardmore and
Healdton on November %. 1920. to fiji
the position of rural carrier at Wilson
and vacancies that may later occur
on rural routes from other post
offices in the above mentioned county.
The salary of rural carrier on a
standard daily route Of - miles Is
81 500 per annum. with an additional
$50 per mile per annum FOR each
mile or major fraction thereof In ex-
cess of - miles. The examination will
he open only to citizens who are ac-
tually domiciled in the territory of a
post office In the county and who
meet the other requirements set forth
in Form No. 1917. Both men and wo'
men. II qualified, may enter this ex-
animation. but appointing Officers
have the legal right to specify the
sex desired in requesting certification
of elgibles. Women will not be con-
sidered for rural carrier appointments
unless they are the widows Of U. 5
soldiers. sailors or marines. or the
wives OF u. :. soldiers, sailors or ma.
rlnes who are physically disqualified
for examination by reason of injuries
received In the line OF military duty
Form No. 1877 and application blanks
may be obtained from the offices
mentioned above or from the United
States civil service commission al
Washington. u. C. Applications shoult
be forwarded to the commission al
Washington at the earliest practi
cable date,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
AZ the Golden Gate

San Francisco. Cal. Nov. 2.-Iest
was added to election issues in Cali
fornia with publication of statements
today by Senator Hiram w. Johnson,
"irreconcilable" opponent Of the league
of nations, and Herbert Hoover, pro-
ponent Of the league.
The statements presented opposing
views of Senator Johnson and MIR.
Hoover as To the attitude OF Senator
Harding and Samuel NJ. Shortridge'
Republican candidate for senator from
California toward the league of ma
lions.
Publication Of statement issued
Sunday 10y MIR. Hoover ndorsing the
candidacy of Senator Harding and
Mr. Shortridge led to the charge pub
lished Yesterday that Mir. Shortridgt
and Mr. Hoover had agreed to aban-
donment Of the "irreconcilablcs,' Oh
the leagne OF nations issue.
In statement issued las. night
Senator johnson declared Senator
Harding says he has turned his back
upon the league, and favors "neithe'
PRESENTATIONS llNl llA'lil'NANA'NNf w"
rejection of it,"
Mir. Hoover" continued the state
ment. says MIR Harding is goint
into the league. | believe MIR Hard
/ ing"
Continuing the Johnson statemen
declared the charges that there wa
an understanding between MIR Hoover
and MIR Shortrldge as To the attitude
of the latter toward the league, ha'
been denied 10y MIR Shortrldge. d"
believe Mr. Shortridgo,' the state
ment added
California, with registration o
/ l.37ilSl. will vote for president
United states senator and congress
and - initiative and referendum
measures.
Included among these Is the so
called alien land law. which seek
to prohibit the leasing of agricultural
lands by aliens ineligible to citizen
/ ship.
In the last national election. th'
state. with IA large Republican reg
lstration. gave President Wilson
} small majority.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
SEN A TOR Nd N RS.
\ A RD| \ { GO TO THE
POLLS TO GETHER At.
EARLY MORNING H0U R
REPUBLICAN PROP0NENT OF THE
"ASSOUIATION" OF NATIONS
VOTES AND THEN co
TO COLE LINKS

Marion, Nov while the nation
his candidacy for president, Senator
Harding put politics out of his al
tentions and gave over the greater
part of the time to a game Of golf.
Arranging to visit the polls and
cast his own vote early in the fore
noon, he chose 10 spend all the re-
mainder of the day away from Mari
on. He selected the Scioro club. mar
Columbus. for his goli game ana WAS
to make the forty-mile trip back
by motor. late this morning.
Tonight, with Mrs. Harding and
circle of relatives and friends. he
will learn the result of the ballotlng
at his home. where local Republican
leaders have planned a red fire cele-
bration in his honor.
If there was in the candidates
mind any apprehension of the out
come it did not manifest itself in
his outward demeanor. He wore the
same air Of smiling confidence THAI
has characterized his manner through
out his campaign and there was APP
parent an additional touch OF satis-
faction that the stress of political de-
bate and maneuvering was over.
Mrs. Harding, his constant COM
panion during his campaigning, ap-
peared equally confident and she in-
sisted ON doing her full part To the
end of the fight by accompanying him
to the polls and casting her first
vote for him. \ slight cold kept
her indoors yesterday, but she said
she felt much better today.
Vacation plans are in formation
for Mr. and Mrs. Harding, but details
have not been announced A trip
that will be taken away for two
weeks or more of rest is recommend
ed by their friends and they expect
I to make decision within 4 day or
two. \ secluded place probably will
l be selected so that should Mr.. Hard
| ing be victorious he could escape
much of the annoyance which comes
To a president-elect.
Many Of his admirers. confident OF
a Republican victory, already have
given him the attentions OF a poten-
tal president and the inevitable pro-
ccssion of office seekers has begun.
Requests for appointment TO positions
from cabinet members down, were re-
ccived at Harding headquarters today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
LEGION MEMBERS HOLD
SPLENDID N EET,, NEW
FF|CERS INSTALLED

one of the most enthusiastic meet
ings yet conducted by the George Il.
Anderson post Of the American legion
took place at the Chamber of COM
merce rooms last night at the semi
monthly meeting. The newly elected
Officers were installed ana We're Civ
en- an enthusiastic ovation by the
members Of the post,
The chief matter OF discussion was
the Armlstice Day celebration which
the legion viii conduct In Ardmorc
on November H. Chairman Rinsland,
of the committee in charge OF affairs,
delivered his report and there Is no
doubt but that the Armistice Day
celebration will Dee the greatest affair
of it's kind that has ever occurred In
/ this city.
The plans for the publication Of
/ the Daily Ardmore,te by the legion
post next sunday. November I, were
reviewed and much material for the
publication was received. An advertis-
ing committee was appointed by
Chairman E.mmit n, Reid. The Ameri.
can legion issue ol the Ardmoreite
is perhaps the first effort OF the kind
that has yet been undertaken by an
American legion post. As a boost for
Ardmore 1t will be unequaled In any
thing which has as yet been attempted
Business men of the city who are
realizing the fact that ii Is wonderful
opportunity Tor them. have taken adj
vantage OF 1t. and the boys are receiv'
ing a great amount OF advertising FOL
tho iseup
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
WHERE YOU CAN GET
RETURNS FROM ELECTION

Chamber Of Commerce: All mem-
bers are invited. especially lady
members Of the organization. Mrs.
4, Y. Morgan will be In charge
of cafeteria luncheon. The Cham
bev Of Commerce is giving this
news service. only nj the Cham
ber Of Commerce building.
Convention Hall; The public IL
invited to &c, the returns ut Con.
vention Hall,
EIks Buiidingi Members of the
Eiks, their wives and invited guests
will be supplied with the news
BY direct w.rc Into the Ellss
building,
Statesman Office, Election re-.
turns will bs furnished nj the
Statesman office. Western Union
wires,
The Ardnorelte, Election returns
over the Associated Press will be
| given from The Ardmoreite. All
phone calls for returns should be
made over phones s3S and 5is.
Reports from precincts will be
made ever phone 0,
First Christian Church, 1msnas-
d. Ely sfsy services election re-
10 viii ~ read.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
HAYS CLAIMS 400
ELECTORAL VOTES
FOR REPUBLICANS
White, However, Is Conf
dent That Democrats Will
Sweep Country From
Coast to Coast

New York, Nov. 2.-Men and wo-
men voters of As states went to the
polls today to select new presi-
dent.
Before the dawn of another day,
the country in all likelihood will
know whether Warren G. Harding,
Republican, or James NJ Cox, Demo-
crat, has been elected to succeed
Woodrow Wilson, for it is generally
agreed that, barring miracle, none
chance. This choice, it is estimated,
will he registered by a record vote
of between 20,OO0,OOO and O,000, 900
persons, many of whom are newly
enfranchsed women who are voting
for the first time.
Second only in interest to the con-
test for the presidency is the fight
between the two major parties for the
control of congress. Thirty-four SEN
ators, 80 to fill seats now held by
II Democrats and Is Republicans and
two TO fill the unexpired terms caused
by the deaths of Senator Bankhead
Alabama, and Martin, Virginia, both
Democrats are being chosen, as well
as an entire new house, composed OF
435 members.
The present senate is composed ol
AZ Democrats and 4S Republicans
and one an-Progressive. The
present house consists of 1870 Demo
Gratis, 2S Republicans, two Independ
ent Republicans, one Independent ant
one Prohibitionist. There are alsC
| nine vacancies.
J viii II. Hays, and George White
Republican and Democratic nationa
chairmen. respectively. each contin
ued confident of victory. Mr.. Hays
reiterated his prediction that the Re
publican ticket was certain TO oh
tain 1858 electoral -votes,' and tina
there was a strong possibility tina
the total might reach the 400 mark
A total of 266 Is necessary to elect
Mr. White gave out no last minute
prediction on the electoral vote. bu
renewed his expression of confidenc
in the election of Governor Cox. Eacl
chairman also predicts control Of th
next congress.
The campaign. waged principal,
around the league of nations issue
did not end until early this morning
Senator Harding spent election ev
quietly at his home in Marion. Ohio
while Governor Cox wound up hi
campaign at a big meeting in Toled
last night, but state and local candi
dates kept up their quest for vote
into the dark hours of the night.
Unsettled weather, with the posi-
bility of rain faced early voters fron
eastern states. while those of th
upper Mississippi Valley and north
ern New England and New lor
prepared for the weather mans pre-
diction of snow. The rest of tn
country generally is expected to vot
under clear skies.
Senator Harding will await the ver
diet at his home in Marion, wher
he will receive nrws bulletins.
Governor Cox plans to receive re
turns in the office Of his newspaper
the Daily News of Dayton.
Governor Coolidge, will watch tn
returns at Boston, while Franklin /
Roosevelt will await the result at hi
home in Hyde Park, New York.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02

Washington, Nov. s.--IIalf masting
OF flags on all postofflce buildings
in the country was ordered today by
Postmaster General Burleson, as "a
mark of respect and honor TO the
services Of James A. Gray" postmast-
or general during the Mckinley adj
ministration who died yesterday. The
flags according 10 the order will re-
main ut half mast Until the funeral.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
NEGROES HELD FOR ASSAULT
y or TEN NEAR-0lD Girl.

Dallas. Texas. Nov. 2-Thrce ne
groes were held In the county jail
here today while officers endeavored
to Identify one Of them "a the as
sailant OF a ten year-old girl at Ar
lngton last night Officers said the
negroes were taken into custody mere
~ as suspicious characters, II she
will permit she will be brought here
today to identify her essaIlant II he
ls one of the trio.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
STATE INSTITUTION AT
ENID BURNED DOWN

Oklahoma city Nov. Fire OF
undetermined origin sunday night de-
stroyed a barn at the state school
for feeble minded, at Enid causing
n loss OF between $500 and sio.-
600. according to reports received
here by the state board OF public
affairs.
Four thousand bushels OF wheat.
1000 bushels of oats and five sets
OF harness were burned, the report
said. U
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
ROOSEVELT WITH
WIFE AND MOTHER
VOTE THE TICKET
CANDIDATE FOR VICE PRESI.
DENCY ON THE DEMOCRATIC
TICKET CASTS BALLOT WITH
TWO BEST FRIENDS

Poughkeepsie, y. Y. Nov. O.
Franklin ID. Roosevelt, Democrat
ic candidate for the vice presi-
dency, cast his vote at l0:45 a.
m, in the third district town of
Hyde Park. in the town hall.
His ballot was number 207. Mrs.
Roosevelt and Mrs. James Roose-
velt the candidates mother ac-
companied him TO the polls. and
cast their ballots following his
j. Roosevelt. brother Of Frank
lin. and his wife We're the next
voters.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
HARRELO RU n Mn G
BEHIND IN HIS HOME
WARD IN OKLA CIT

oklahoma City, Nov. when
J. w. Harreld. Republican can
didate for the United States SEN
ate from Oklahoma, cast his vote
at 1880 this morning, the Off
cial count showed that s. votes
had been polled As announced,
of this number Scott Ferris.
Democrat candidate, had received
81. and Harreld had IL. This was
ward three. precinct 10. where the
count was started at g:30.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
Neck and Neck at Topeka

Topeka, Kan, Oct. 1.-The first
election returns here reported at 1890
a. m, from three city precincts in
complete, two in the second ward,
gave Harding, "a; Cox, 81, and Debs
one
Incomplete returns from four pre-
cincts out of Sc in Topeka at II
o'clock gave Harding 109. Cox SO.
Under the double election system the
count began at 10 a. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
Bavaria Demands Disarmament

Munich, Nov. 2.-Demands for the
prompt disarmament vi militia de-
,achments have been handed the
Bayarian government, by the inter-
allied circles. the Bavarian govern
ment will ask the Berlin admlnistra-
ton TO refuse energetically to sup
press defense organiSat one.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
Jolly Jingle Junior Club

The Jolly Jingle Junior Club met
Saturday night at the home OF Miss
Florene Felkner whore they spent
the early part of the evening In
dancing after which they formed q
line party to the Palace Theater.
At the close OF the evening the
party motored to the home OF Miss
Marty Rea on Mcl.ish avenue. where
they enjoyed most delicious treat
Of home made cider ana pumpkin
pie. served by her mother. Mrs. j
d. ReA.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
Freezing Weather in Parts of state

Oklahoma City. Nov. Low tenn
Features with killing frost prevailed
over the whole of oklahoma last
nigh, with the exception of the south
eastern corner. according to reports
to the weather bureau here today.
Altus and Muskogec each reported
temperatures OF o. degrees. The
minimum here was 30 degrees
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
FROM THE EAST
TO THE WEST THE
TALE UNFOLDING
Heaviest Vote in United
States Political History
Is Indicated by Hand
writing on the Wall

Boston, Nov. 2.-The town of New
Ashford in Berkshire county, was
the first in Massachusetts to report
its vote for president today The
tabulation of the vote was completed
at 1880 a. m. and resulted as fol-
lows:
Harding and Coolidge, (Republi-
cam 2S; Cox and Roosevelt Demo
crat), six.
Four years ago, New Ashford gave
Hughes (Republcan), l6 votes and
President Wilson (Democrat, seven
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
Dallas Attorney Acquitted

Dallas. Texas, Nov. i.---Allan Charl.
ton. prominent Dallas attorney was
acquitted OF the charge Of murder
in connection with the shooting TO
death last June 20 of Charles Eubank,
local business man. by jury here
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-11-02
GIVES BLOOD FOR LIFE
OF MOTHER-l\-i.AN

Danville. Ills. Nov. 2.-"liod' FL
Ter, pitcher OF the Cincinnati nation
ais. entered the hospital here today
for blood TRANSMISSION. In an effort
10 save the life of his mother-in-law,
Mrs. O.. W. Salmans. The TRANSMISSION
was TO. take place today and later.
strengthened by her son-in-law's
blood, Mrs. Salmans will b. operated
nunp
Evening journal., 1920-01-10
u. S. ASKS MEXICO
ABOUT MURDERS
Requests Most Energetic
Measures" After Killing
of Wallace, American
.BOWLES, RONEY ARE
SLAIN FOR REVENGE

WASHINGTON. Jan. 30 UNITED Pressl
Directions that the Mexican govern
ment be requested 20 adept "the mos
energetic measures % punish the mur-
derer Of James Wallace, an American oil
worker who was killed by a Carranzlsta
soldier IN the Tamplco district on No
vember 26. have been sent 10 the Amer
lean embassy at Mexico City. the State
Department announced today.
MEXICO. CITY. Jan 10 UNITED Press.) J
Official dispatches from Tuxpam last
night indicated the murders OF the
Americans Bowles and Roney occurred
at La Playa. north 0f Nc~p
bandits, II was said, thought the. Amer
leans were paymasters for an oil com
pany and carried the men into the hills
In this belief. When the bandits dis
covered their error. according 90 the
dispatch, they killed the Americans as
revenge for The miscarriage Of their
plans.
Federal troops, It was said. were In
close pursuit Of the bandits Their cap
ture was believed imminent.
The government has begun collection
Of evidence in the murders In order TO
answer the protest from the American
Stale Department.