The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-11-06
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tended although many of these meet |
ings were addressed by notables of
national prominence.
Urge Straight Tickets
The indications are that there will
be considerable scratching Of ballots
Tuesday, with the probable result of
an unusually large number of ballot
mutilations. Apprehensive of this
both Republican and Democratic or
ganiZation leaders were instructing
their subordinates to spread the warn
ing that sit is safest to vote your
ticket straight"
survey Of the political situation
throughout the county on the eve of
the election indicates majorities, sub
stantial but somewhat less than those
returned two years ago. for candidates
on the Republican state ticket. Albert
j. Beverage, senatorial nominee. is
expected to carry the county with an
impressive majority, but many politi-
clans profess to believe that he will
not receive the high vote on the Re-
publican state ticket
Some sharp contests for offices on
the county ticket are anticipated. The
county ticket is headed by the candi-
dates for representative in congress,
Richard N. Elliott, Republican, and
James A. Clifton, Democrat Mr. Ell
liott's election appears to be certain,
also that he will receive the largest
vote on the Republican county ticket,
as he did two years ago. 1t is prob
able, however, that his majority will
be several hundred less than in 1920.
Center Efforts
The Democrats appear to be center
ing their efforts on the election of
three county candidates, Dan Chap
man, for sheriff; Henry Long. for
clerk of the circuit court, and Mrs.
Lille Tweedy for state representa-
tive
Mrs. Tweedy is the only woman can.
didate in the county, and behind her
candidacy was built up unique or
ganization, the object of which was to
make a particular appeal to the Wo-
men voters of both parties. The or
ganization is known as the Tweedv
club and its activities sounded both
the social and political notes. The
club has invited non-partisan support
of Mrs. Tweedy. One of the active
workers for the club was a woman
who, two years ago. was prominent in
the Republican county organization.
1lOSlHS udyS OI the campaign WSlV
marked by the political activities of
!. the county organization of the ku klux
J Khan and of the recently organized
local branch of a national organization
which is seeking a modification of the
Volstead prohibition Enforcement law
to permit the manufacture and sale Of
light wines and beer.
Khan Has Own Slate
The Khan has it's own slate of candi-
dates for county officers, selected
from both Republican and Democratic
nominees. And it has its own "slush"
fund. James f. Pace, Democratic can
didate for prosecuting attorney, has
charged in an affidavit that when he
was arrested some weeks ago on a
liquor law violation the bottle of whis-
key which was found on him had been
placed in one of his pocket by a po-
lice officer and it has also been charg-
ed that the 'frame-up" against him
was the result of a Khan conspiracy.
Sunday, it is reported, lists of county
office candidates purporting TO be
those Endorsed by the Ku Klux Khan
were surreptiously circulated in var
ious parts of the county.
Saturday, it is reported local work.
ers for the anti-prohibition organi7a-
ton began to circulate membership
petitions. At least one of these men
urged those whom he solicited for
membership to vote for the Democrat
&c nominee for representative in con-
gress, Mr.. Clifton. He represented
Clifton to be wet" and mentioned the
fact that Clifton's candidacy had the
Endorsement of the national anti-pro-
hibition league Friends of Mr.. Cliff
ton have recently stated, however, that
the Endorsement of the anti-prohibition
organization was not solicited on Cliff.
;. tons part and they assert that he is,
= in fact, opposed to any modification OF
the Volstead act They point to the
fact that the candidates. of both Cliff
ton and Elliott have been Endorsed by
the Indiana Anti-Saloon League.
Predicts Victory
Every candidate of the Republican
state and county tickets will receivr
maiorities in the Wayne county cleo
ton. Tuesday" said Major Paul Com
stock. Republican county chairman
Monday.
albert j. Beveridge, who heads tn;
Republican state ticket, for United
States senator, will carry the county
bv at least $500. Richard n. Elliott
candidate for representative in con
gress. who heads the county ticket
will receive a majority only slightly
less than the one which will be return
ed for Beveridge. / am basing thes'
estimates on a carefully taken poll 0
the voters of Wayne county, recent!
taken | anticipate a large vote pro
viding the weather is favorable"
McFaiI's Prediction
Il have made very careful canvas
of the political situation in Wayn'
county and if large number of PEG
pie vote the way they have declares
they intend to vote Samuel Nj. Raj
ston. Democratic candidate for Unitef
States senator. will carry the county,
said T. R. McFail. Democratic county
chairman, Monday.
1T is also my opiRion," Mr.. McFai
added, that James A. Clifton, Demo
cratic candidate for representative i,
NJ congress, has a good chance to carr.
Wayne county. | also believe tina
some of the Democratic candidates TO
county offices will be elected. DemI
Gratis voters should cast their ballot
early"