Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-08-07
OHIO VOTERS WAGE
SCRAPP|EST PRIMARY
Twelve Candidates Are in
Bitter Contest for
Covernorship.
Thompson Reported to Have support
or Washington tdmiuistrnt ton
senator Pomercne IL Likely to Re
Renorninntcd.
tBy United Newsl

COLUMBUS. OHIO. Aug. 6.-ohio
voters Will so 10 the polls TUESDAY
TO give a decision in one of the
scrappiest primary campaigns in the
history OF the State.
Long since hardened 20 vigorous
political bonn bardments. the buckeye
voters have watched a contest of
unusual v.gor and bitterness Ordi-
nari!y the states primary vote runs
from 20 to 40 per cent of the States
voting strength. but this year much
heavier ballotine Is expected
In the governorship race, for in
stance. there are twelve candidates
nine Republicans and three Demo
Gratis. who have done about every
thing but invite each other into /,
back alley TO settle It in the old
fashioned way. The governorship
contest has held the spotlight, mos,
of the time. but the contests for
other places on the State ticket have
been spirited.
To Select Many Candidates.
Ohio voters must select candidates
Tor Governor. other State offices. for
United states Senator, and Congress-
men, Tor the State Lcgislature for
county and judicial posts. and for
county and State party committees.
There are sixty three candidates
Tor nominations in the two parties
Tor state o.iice and United States
Senator alone
In all congressional districts. with
the exception of two, present Renre-
scntativcs are seeking denomination.
All present Representatives. are Re-
pubncans. The two who are not can
nidatcs for Congress are seett,p
other Offices. Representative Charles
l.. Knight. of Akron. is an aspirant
Tor the governorship. and Represent
ative Simeon D. Tess. of Yellow
springs Is candidate for tho Sem
ate.
One Wet Candidate.
Among tho nine Republican can
didatcs for the Sovernorship thoro ia
one light beer and wine" candidate,
Z. Homer Durand. of Cvshocton. AMI
one negro candidate, Harry Clay
Smith. OF Cleveland
iolitical dopesters believe Carmi
OF Cleveland. who has held several
state Offices. will win the Republican
nomination for Governor. Thompson
Is regarded as the favorite OF the
washington administration, and has
the support OF the Anti-saloon
League.
VIC ponahcy. former State auditor.
VINO was II candidate two years ago
Is expected to win the Democrats
nomination. Donahey has been given
4 hard light by Judge James G. John
son, OF the Ohio Supreme Court.
Senator Atiee Pomerene is cxpectod
TO be renominated by the Democrats.
while Representative Tess Will prob
ably be selected BY the Republicans
10 oppose him.
millionaire Candidate.
The fact that Thompson is credited
win being an administration candi-
date has caused most of his ONION
cnts To turn their heavy artillery on
MN while throwing hand-grcnades at
cach other. one accusation against
Thompson has been that he is n tool
OF the Anti-Saloon League. He has
also been called the "milliona!re can
didatc."
Representative Knight declared
IN war on the political bosses and
s!r hand pick ed candidate. Thomn-
sVn.' When Knight appeared 10 be
occupying the center OF the stage
other candidates. attacked him. They
charged among other things, that he
was spending too much money.
Secretary of State Harvey s. Smith.
another Republican candidate for
Governor. charges Harry Clay Smith.
the negro candidate. was dragged into
the race to confuse the voters. and
deprive him OF their support.