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New Britain herald., 1924-11-01

most exciting and bitter guoernator- ial campaigns in New York state ia years drew toward a close today with both Governor Alfred F. Smith. democrat, and Col. Theodore Roose- welt, republican. claiming victory. In many sections of the state, tre gov einorship race has aroused more attention than the presidential cam paign.
 The governor has confined him self mainly to sate .ssucs in one set speech It night while ,he son
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Iowa

Dos Moines, Iowa, Nov. I.-Deter- imitation of republican leaders to keep Iowa in the republican line up of states, the intensive campaigns carried on by La Toilette and Davis workers and the renewal of the fight by Irregular" republicans against Senator Smith W. Brook hart, promise to bring out on Tues day the largest vote Iowa has east in recent years.
 The election weekend found all three presidential headquarters here ciaming victory. Republican managers estimated a Coolidge plur- aIity Of at least 10000.
 Senator Rrookhart, republican, who has been counted by La Toilette leaders as supporter of the Wis consin senator, closes his campaign here tonight
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
Kentucky
By The Associated Press.

By me AbsOclated FTtss.
 Louisville, Ky. Nov. 1.-An un- precedented vote In Kentucky next Tuesday is expected generally, as a result of the bitter campaign being waged for and against proposed $75,000,000 road and school bond is- sue and the presidential election. Other races, whichincl ude senatorial
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
COMMONWEALTH CLUB.

Byron W. Reed will address meeting of the Commonwealth club November ', having for his topic: What Uncle Sam Has Done for Porto Rico" The talk will be illus ersted and MT, Reed will sing and play Porto RiCan native songs, using Jars native instruments. Harry c. Ostrander will be the speaker On sWonderlands of the Golden East lIstng combined still and motion pie turea The third meeting will take the fsrm Of a debate on current events
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
AfiCl,iCan

Detroit, Nov. 1.--An anti-parochial school amendment, supported by the Ku Klux Klan, which would compel all children to attend public schools up to the eighth grade, divides Nichigan's interest with the vote on president, vice-president and one United States senator in next Tues days general election.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01

The last time Senator La Toilette appeared before the voters Of Wis consin in November, 1929, he de- fsatod his nearest opponent, Mrs Jessie Hooper democrat, by more than 30Q,U0O votes,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
The Southern States

By TNo Associated PreF7.
 Atlanta, Ga, Nov. Tn all south ern states except South Carolina and Louisiana, assaults will be directed at the so-called democratic south in
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
Texas.

Texas,
 Dallas, TeXo Nov 1,-Vigorous campaigns for governor of Texas between Mrs, Miriam A. Ferguson, democrat, running on an anti-klan platform, and Dr. George c. Butte, republican, almost overshadow in- terest in the national contest in Texas, James F. Ferguson, hus- band of the democratic candidate, former governor and barred ns a candidate by impeachment, con- ducted speaking campaign for his wifc after tho state supreme court held she was eligible to hold office She and Dr, Butte both claim clcc- tion, the first such claim ever ad- Yanced by 1rYas republican gubernat orial candidate,
 Democrats and republicans arc contcsting for congress In all but two Of the IS districts
 LaFollette supporters have been working quietly. N, w. Murphy state manager, declared today his candidate would receive 225,0OO votes Tuesday. drawing them from the labor, socialist and republican ranks.
 Indiana
 Indianapolis, Nov. 1.-The ku klux klan was dominant in the popular discussion Of state issues as the Tn- diana campaign nearcd a close to- day Republican candidates. who are expected to be the recipients of the klan support continued affirma- tion of their belief in civic and re- ! ligious liberty, while democrats pur- sued policy Of making only pass ing reference 10 their anti-klan Opin- ions and stresslng honesty and eff Ciency in government,
 A statewide burst of oratory Is , planned tonight by rival campaign managers as final appeal to way cring voters. Foremost among the republican rallies will be that at South Bend, where Charles G. Dawes vice presidential nominee, will make his final address, Ed. Jackson and Dr. Carleton B. McCnlloch, the re speCtive republican and democratic gubernatorial nominees, will close their campaigns here.
 Speakers in be half Of the La Fol- 1ette Independent ticket will Concen- trate in the industrial centers where A. F. Bentley, state chairman, pre- diets the party will poll large vote. Clyde A. Wslb republican state chairman, and Walter $. Chambers, democratic chicftain, both expressed ! confidence today, the former predict ing large maiorities for both the state and national tickets and the latter making the prognostication that his party will lead in seventy of the states ninety-two counties,
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01

andeight congressional contests, have been subordinated in the interest of the voters in the bond issue cam paign.
 Representative John W. Langley, republican, of the tenth district, who is under two years sentence follow ing his conviction In federal court for conspiracy to sell and transport liquor illegally Is seeking reelection. His district nominally is heavily re- publican.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01

Massachusetts Boston, Nov. 1. - The campaign
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01

Topeka. Kas., Nov. 1,-William Allen Whites spectacular indepen- dent campaign for governor on q straight fight against the ku Klux Kan, holds chief interest in Kansas as the campaign rushes to close.
 The Emporia editor, oppoing Jo- nathan M. Davis democrat, and Lieutenant Governor Ben s. Paulen. republican, has made the klan his target throughout a vigorous stump ing tour.
 White has charged Paulen is the Klan candidate and alleged Govern or Davis favored Klansmen in his administration.
 With a picturesque white hat and the family touring car as his only accessories, MT. White has defied all campaign rules, having no manager, no headquarters or other accepted campaign fixtures.
 Miss Nellie Cline. lawyer and first woman democrat elected 10 the state house of representatives, is closing her campaign for congress in the seventh district in opposition to J. N. TinCher, republican Incumbent, having ploted her small motorcar nearly 40,000 miles in covering SS counties.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
Omaha

Omaha, Nov. 1.-Easing up with only the election eve furry of speech making in prospect doubt fur Nebraska today prepared to reveal it's political stand es regards national issues through the ballot Tuesday.
 It has been a strenuous cam- palgn for Nebraska. Two former adopted sons are in the "big race" Charles G. Dawes, republican vice presidential nominee. formerly lived in Lincoln. Charles w. Bryan. running mate of John W. Davis. still does, as governor. Both have 1 put their cases before the home- folks. and the independent candi- i dates Senators LaFollette and Wheeler, also have appealed per- sonally for votes
 In opposing camps today op- i timisn prevailed. In prepared statements, democratic. republican and LaFolette leaders predicted victory.
 H F. Sackett, republican state chairman, was the only one to offer figures. We will carry Nebraska by thirty to forty thousand" he said.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-01
New York

New York, Nov Lone of the
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Catholic Gridders
Going at Top Notch
Pace For Bangor

Portland. oct. 1-Coach Nose
Rudman had his Catholic High grid
iron warriors out at the Oaks for
hard practice yesterday in prepare
ton for the Catholic Bangor scrap
at Bangor, Saturday. The Purple
eleven had some changes in it's line
mp. Lappin was not down for the
workout and McDonough took his
place in the line. Stuart F'lavin is
also making a strong bid for one of
the line positions, and there are sew
eral more on the second squad. in
Guiding Joie Morgan, Rogers and
Paul Flaherty, who may make the
first string boys hustle to hold their
Jobs.
The first team backfeld was
place at fun back while Paul Nell
son ran the team in Whopper Deet-
jen's berth at quarter for a short
time after practice had been under
way. Morgan was put in Geuvin' S
tackle. and all during the afternoon
second string men were given a
chance to prove their worth.
Starting with grass drill and fol-
lowed by drill in passing and punt
ing, the Catholic High boys were
kept busy for strong hour before
the Scrimmage took place. The sec
ond squad gave their first team OPP
ponents good battle and if the
Purple gridders continue to improve.
by Saturday ought to give the Grim
son of Bangor real battle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
WINNING SENATORS
DRAW EYES WHOLE
BASEBALL WORLD

New York, Oct. 1.-(By A. P.)-
Neither Washington, ConeyviIle,
kas., not Pittston, Pa. is allowing
the political campaign to interfere
with its urban delight in the base
ball sensation of the century, the
first Washington pennant.
Other cities and towns, glad that
these three are happy. look on with
friendly glance and prepare with
customary alacrity to take part in
the celebration by tuning up sradios,
consulting time tables and mailing
reservations for tickets. President
Coolidge, now in training to pitch
the first BALI and become the sub
ject of descriptive writer's and artists
Will he the only candidate to edge
into the national picture during the
week beginning Saturday.
The baseball miracle performed by
the Senators has made 1t necessary
for the business officials of the club
to perform another marvel ii the
enthusiastic from all over the South
and the entire population OF Wash
inston are TO be crowded into the
~ 900 capacity park on Saturday
and SUNDAY.
Giant officials are placiGly stack
Ing up the certified checks and mon
cy orders with the knowledge of a
$1,000 plant waiting and eager to be
Hooded with humanity.
Commissioners Lands, in Washing
ton today TO watch the conquering
heroes return, attended a meeting OF
officials OF the TWO contending clubs
here yesterday at which the neces-
Sary business details We're discussed.
The high lord OF baseball judicarilly
predicted "A ripping" series.
, After the battle the heroes rest.
allow Themselves to be interviewed
and prparc to write masterpieces for
the papers about what happens on
the field during the series. Dinners
are being proffered recklessly, fla gs
wave in CoffeA VILE. the home 81
Walter johnson and in Pittston, the
winter harbor OF Stanley Harris.
From points east and west come
interviews from men who knew these
national heroes in lesser days
when Johnson was a struggling en-
Sineer and Bucky Harris Il boy in a
coal mine. Ther are pointed to as
examples for the American youth
who needs no points in either case.
Babe Ruth will sit in the press
COOP and drive out metaphorical
nome runs WIN MS ntdNN llildS liist =
ton The other Yankees will go
hunting and leave Ruth as their sole
representative at the series. Ty Cobb
annoinced that he had the Consola-
ton OF kicking the Yankees out II
ne couldn't win himself.
Even the umpires step up and do
their bow. II was announced yes
! tcrday that William J. Klein and
, Ernest Quiglcy would represent the
| National League. Tom Connolly and
/ William Dineen had previously been
selected by the American.
The gamblers, despite The froWn
| of commissioner Lands quote odds
! which have not departed appreclably
! from even money.
Sick Altrock gave the burial OF
! the season a toucn OF butfooncry yes
| terday by pitching the last two IN
, nings of the Red SOY Ii to l. victory
l over Washington, which used team
7 of MANY substitutes. The clown Oh
| baseball allowed only two hits In TWO
! innings, hit a three Dagger and scor-
, cd his teams only run. The two
! Yankee games at Philadelphia were
: postponed by rain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Injury Rips Through
M. CT. FOOtall Crew

Pittsfeld. September S0--The in
Jury jiinx still cling to the NJ. c. |.
football squad and to the crippled
list has been added Stitham's name.
In last Saturdays game with Higgins
Classical this local boy pulled OF
some sensational runs and earned
himself a regular position in the
backfield. but in the final play OF the
game he suffered a broken collar
hone which will KEEP him out Of the
game for some time. The remainder
OF the crippled list included Sween-
ey. former Arlington. Mass High
stackle. who broke his wrist In prac-
tice before the season opened: KEEL
ley the speedy halfback from Lynn.
Mass. suffered broken collar bone
in the first game of the season at
waterville. Brothers who played the
opening game at fullback. and was
a consistent ground gamer. injured
his ankle in practice last week, but
fis expected to be in shape for the
next game. Coach Stone IL driving
.hts charges hard this week for the
Kents Hin game next Saturday at
Rents Hill. He 10 peased with the
showing his pups made asst Satur-
Day against Higgins and the follow
egs OF the NJ. G. I. team feel assured
that the local prep school team IL IN
for successful season on the. Grid
iron.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
COburn GridirOners
Battle Until Dark
Especial to Eennebec JournaN

Especial to kennebec JournaD
Waterville, Oct. 1.-The longest
workout of the season was on the
card for the Coburn gridiron crew
yesterday afternoon when two teams
lned up on Libbey field and Coach
Haines blew his whistle signifying
that play would commence.
For four eight minute periods the
two teams battled up and down the
field with neither team being able
TO score. The strength of the squad
was evenly divided on each team
and the result was that the battled
WaNed turiously from one end of the
field to the other for the thirty two
minutes of actual playing time.
Grady and Weston took the day
off, Grady having a cold and Wes-
ton still favoring his back. But
Druehl was out and he played CEN
ter all afternoon doing a grade A
job at that. He caused much worry
III the Coburn camp last week be
cause of badly injured ankle but
under the careful watching and
handling of Trainer Charlie Major
he was rounded into shape and will
he ready TO play when the whistle
blows Saturday down at Brunswick
'FrogGie" Dionne bruised his an
kle in the melee but Will be alright
Tor the game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Senator Outfeld
Shades Giants With
Fast 1886 Clip

Washington. Oct. l.-(By A. 70
While the New York Giants ENJOY
a distinct advantage over their
worlds series opponents. the WASH
ington Senators, in the inheld, quite
the reverse is true in the outheld'
according to the official hgures lof
the past season.
The Goslin- Nc Neeley-Rice comoi-
nation in the Washington outtield
bats at $50 clip. while the Mensel-
Wilson Young trio-the nearest to
any regular array McGraw has had
has an average of but us. Each
Climb has a youngster sandwiched in
between two grizzled veterans, nut
these two Youngsters, McNeeleN ana
Wilson. have played sensationallN.
There is probability that John
NcGraw will shift his outtield to SUIT
the occasion and thus the averages
will be juggled up somewhat, put
the best combination that McGraw
can Mace in the outtield Will trlai
any combination which Stanley Har-
ris can call on.
irish Meusers batting slump and
the failure of Billy Southworth TO
come no to expectations caused NC
Craw to iuggle his outer works TINS
season. Pep" Young, in right heio'
Is the only fixture. Against right-
handed pitching, McGraw prooaoIH
viii use Wilson in LETT ana george
Kelly. regular first sacker.>l IN center'
t.,;nst southpaw curving. Wilson
viii he in center and Meusel in lett,
Jimmy O'Conner. the $4,000 Pacific
coast beauty" also is center-heid-
er eligible.
Harris will bank on his regulars
hut he had one good utility man IN
Memo Ieibold, who came to the SEN
ators from the White SoN.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Exciting Races
Opening Day
At BrOcktOn Fair

Brockton, Mass. Oct. NEARLY
every heat on the race card of the
Erockton Fair today was a real horse
race and whipping finishes With
much excitement were the rule. The
feature was the hard driven 2.10 trot
with Flemming behind Escotillio and
Brusie with DIR. Nick won by Flem-
ming in FIVE heats. The Boston
gelding Watts Edition driven by
Brusie took the 2.24 trot after being
out brushed in two heats. Irving
Pottle, the Portland reinsman got
his gelding Hilarious going good at
ter losing the first heat and won two
heats when the race was called off
until tomorrow on account of dark
ness. The summary:
PA TROT, PURSE $4,000
Watts Edition. bg by Gen. Watts
bg (Brusie) ............ I l
Eleanor Guy, by Guy Axwor-
thy, BIN Loomis) ....... l 8 2 2 5
Chestnut Dillon chs (Schu-
mani 4 ! 4
Luke Bell FoX) ......... s 5 5 no
also started.
Time I'll IA. 200 IL. a.12 IL,
2.12 IA, 213 IA.
o.lo TROT PURSE $4,000
Escoti.lio Big by Atlantic EX-
press Flemming) ...... . 1 2 I
DR.. Nick. big. by DIR. Iso
tBrusle) .............. l ?
Pales Trina, brm (Gibbons) 5 3 70
Talmena, BIN (Nickerson) AFRO
Time 2.10 IA; 2.09 Ia; 2.12 IL;
2.11 Ia: 2.12.
TWO YEARS OLD TROT PURSE
$4,000
Nolasun Shine, bf (Monroe) .....1 1
Wanita Ward. brf ERWIN ......2 .
Lena Sunshine, bf (Loomis) .....3 8
Time 2.15 IA, 2.16.
2.1S PACE PURSE $1,000 (Unfin.C
Hilarious. bg by Manrico r
(Pottle) 3 I
Dick Foster, Big by McFoster
(Martin) . 4
Hastings Echo, Big (Milan .... = 4 >
Jack Grattan. brig (Evans) ....4 5
Time 2:lo Ia. PIP IA ZIG Il.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Giants Win Over
Convict Team i'll
Sing Sing Prison

New York, oct. mo organized
demonstration has been planned to
speed the Giants on to Washington
when McGraw and his team, accom-
panied by newspa per correspondents
and limited number of fans, leave
on the Congressional Limited at
1925 Z. NJ, tomorrow to represent
the National League in the world
series.
With the rumble Of Washington in
their cars. the Giants tuned up their
emotions for entrance into the frenzy
of the capitol city, by facing the op-
position of the entire population of
Sing Sing prison today in game
played inside the walls with the
Mutual Welfare League nine of the
prison.
The Washington scene was repro
duced in miniature. The band play
ed. the population Of the thriving lit
tie capital of cenVicts enjoyed gala
occasion and rooted fiercely for their
team.
But the Giants won II to 4. and
McGraw considered it a good omen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Chicago Produce Market
Chicago, Oct

Chlcaso. Oct. 4
Heavy selling to realize prs
achieved during the recent big ady,,,
held down the wheat market today !
and Notwithstanding further slSsh1
portable surplus of wheat. n
close in the wheat market n
easy at the same as yesterds1
finish to &c lower. December liEl
1.4ls and May 1.46i to la. with el
varying from &c decline 10 lie al
oats &C to &c up and provisions IS
to l5Gl1c advance.
Although price declines in the vha
market brought about liberal mi
buying, the market showed an eyidv]
tendency to react whenever vall
bulged. Chiefly on the down turn, n
port business developed and il was n
100000 bushels of wheat and |. IN
600 bushels of rye were taken today \
shipment to Europe. Meanwhile a
port was from the United States
partment of agriculture was currl
which figured the world expc]
able surplus of wheat At sd
10000 bushels to 6S5. 000. OO0 n
probable requirements Of 6l0,0Oei
bushels to l5,000.000 bushels Son
thing of an offset was an unofficial ed
mate here that the total domestic WI
of wheatlis 5000. 900 bushels agai,i
the government estimate of SSi0OeV
bushels a month ago.
Unexpected buoyancy Of the M
market helped To rally corn prices nd
weakness due to n return of summd
like weather. There were also ed
mates at hand that the merchanuIj
supply of corn ;his season would
only LIS. 000.n0o bushels, the small
amount in years. The buoyancy Of I'd
was associated with word that 4
porterS had purchased 2,000, 900 hushI
of oats today. 1t was contendcd |
some quarters that oats are the sole i
manning cheap grain ut present II
are destined to he used on a lauI
scale as u substitute for corn and m
feed.
Provisions were strenGthe ned BY !
upturn in the price Of hogs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Day for Favorite Columbus Grand Circuit Meet

durum do. 1.si; No. Manitoba do !
bond 1.71i.
CoRN-spot firm: No. . yellow -,
track New York lake and rail ~
No. . mixed do. 1904.
OATS-Spot firm; No. . white g.
LARD-Firm; middle west lias
1850.
other articles were unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm: receipts I, ~,
creamery higher than extras ssSssi
creamery extras, 81 score. SSISSI
creamery firsts, IS to 81 score, MAJ
EGGS-Firm; receipts Is, 400: rsfs.a
orator extra ihrsts S'aqSS. do. dr.
PoTAToES-steady: Long I,,J
per $50 pounds 2.a5 q 2.35; New ~
per $50 pounds as.
CABBAGES-Firm Long Islan5
head +@sc; New York per ton IA
$4,000.
Raw sugar was steady and unch,,.
ed today, sos for Cuban duty paid N
sales We're reported.
Raw sugar futures were lower ma
renewed liquidation and selling for 81
ropean account. influenced by the n
cline abroad. Prices broke 5 to nosJ
but trade interests bought and par,s1
rallies followed, the market closins
to 8 points net lower. December M
March 3.2l. May $50. July 3.3S.
Buying of refined sugar contir,
on hand to-mouth basis. Pr,j
were unchanged at 7.15 to $50 for n
granulated.
Refined futures were nominal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Little World Series
Today in Baltimore

Baltimore. Md. Oct. 1.-The. little
world series" opens here tomorrow
with the Baltimore Orioles. six time
champions of the International
League pitted against the st. Paul
Saints. honor men in the American
Association.
The series will be decided on the
basis of five games out of nine Four
games will be played here and Sunday
night the clubs will leave for st.
Paul to resume play next Tuesday.
st. Paul comes here with some
thing more than ordinary zest for
victory, having bowed to the Birds
in 1920 and 1922. Winning In a
gruelling drive in their own circuit.
it is argued they will be in better trim
for this series than the Baltimoreans,
who won their flag eaaily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-10-02
Youthful Pilot of
Senators Is Clever
Basketball Player

Schenectady. n. Y, Oct. STANLEY
Harris youthful pilot of the Washing
ton American League Club, which
Monday earned the right to tackle
the New York Giants for the world
series baseball title, has other ac-
complishments besides being a first
rate second sacker and fine baseball
strategist, according to Louis H.
Stolz of this city, president of the
New York State Basketball League.
The Senator manager. who is the
first pilot to bring pennant to
Washington. also enjoys the dis
tinction of helping Glens Falls win
its first basketball championship.
Harris played a guard position on
the Glens Falls quintet last season,
and it was mainly through his de-
tensive work and clever scoring abil-
ity that Glens Falls was able to win
the league title.
Along with Harry Riconda a mem
Der of the Philadelphia Athletics.
who played basketball with Science
tady in the league. Harris was rated
as the best guard in the state circuit.
In basketball circles he is named
"Bucky." He began his court career
at Pittstcn. Pa.