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Evening star., 1932-09-04
GEORGIA IN MIDST OF HOT
STATE PRIMARY BATTLE
Representative Crisp Is Believed
Leading Gov. Russell for Sena-
torial Nomination.
BY JULIAN HARRIS.
BY JULIAN HARRIS

ATLANTA, Ga, September 3.-On
September IA the Georgia Democratic
primary will come as blessed relief.
After more than two months of the
least inspiring campaign Georgia has
ever experienced, the fate will be de-
termined of two candidates for the
United States Senate, eight for the
governorship and score or more for
the House of Representatives in 10
districts. only four being free from con-
tests.
In the contest for the Senate Repre-
sentative Charles r. Crisp Is opposed
by Gov. Richard B. Russell and it new
appears Representative Crisp is in no
danger of defeat
In the race for Governor Eugene Tai
madge, commissioner of agriculture,
will probably lead in the primary, with
former Senator Thomas W. Hardwick
or Abit Nix of Athens running second
In the first congressional district
chances favor Homer Parker. incum-
bent; in the third, Ralston Cargill is
the leading contender; in the fifth,
Representative Robert Ramspeck has
three opponents-the leading one being
Walter McElreath-but the incumbent
seems likely to win; in the sixth, Rep
resentative Vinson will probably defeat
Judge Earl Camp; in the eighth. Repre-
sentative Lankford, with two opponents.
will probably win.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
OLD PARTIES DOOM
IS SEEN BY THOMAS
Neither Roosevelt Nor Hoo
yer Offers Nation Hope,
Says Socialist Candidate.
BY the Associated Press.

oy inc AS5OCldte0 FIcSS.
CHICAGO, September 3.-Norman
Thomas, Socialist candidate for Presi-
dent, called upon voters in an address
tonight to "cast your votes for the party
platforms, not for the nominee"
Attacking the Republican and Demo-
cratic platforms as promising no equit-
able relief from unemployment and de-
preston, Thomas said voters throughout
the Nation were turning toward
socialism.
only the Socialist platform points
the way" he said. Our principles are
sensible and straightforward-a five-day
week, relief as matter of right for
every unemployed family. national un-
employment insurance. and an immense
program Of public works, including q
conquest of the slums."
The holiday strike of farmers in Iowa
and Minnesota was said by Thomas tc
be definite indication of a break k-uI
in the capitaliStic system and weaken
ing of the Republican and Democratic
parties" He said that farmers, hitherto
opposed to industrial strikes, were join
ing at last with labor.
Denouncing the Democratic nominee.
past record and future program fol
economic betterment, Thomas said Gov
Roosevent as governor of New Yora
made no attempt to correct Wall Street
abuses, that though he now speaks fol
shorter working hours there are 200 ,00(
in New York State who work seven day,
week, that he has refused to call g
special State Legislature session to dea
with unemployment. and that he ha.
permitted New York utilities to raist
rates without a fight.
Herbert Hoover's record Is generally
disapproved by the rank and file o.
workers. So will be Gov. Roosevelt i
his policies and record are studied"
Evening star., 1932-09-04
FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC
BY GEORGE HoYT SMITH.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla, September 3
Realizing that there was more thar
an ordinary campaign in view. with
the Republican party established a.
never before In Florida, the Democratic
State Committee assembled early ir
August and adopted platform anc
outlined the work deemed essential
looking to a victory for the party ir
November. The platform adopted. the
first set forth in many years, followed
closely that of the Democratic party IN
Chicago.
In the run-of primary for Governor
David Sholtz of Daytona Beach re-
ceived 175,0Oo votes, with John w
Martin Of Jacksonville polling 100000
The total represented fairly well the
Democratic strength of the State. In
the last general election William j.
Howey Of Howey-in- the Hills, Repub-
hcan candidate, received 95 900 votes.
The Republican party. however, Is
not expected again to reach the figure,
amounting to 80 per cent of the total,
as obtained in 1928 AS things appear
today, Florida will stand solidly in the
Democratic column.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
ELECTION IN NEBRASKA
TO SWING ON ECONOMICS
Dry Issue Relegated to Back
ground-Democrat Extend
State Organization.
BY GEORGE r. FISHER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Star.
OMAHA, Nebr., September 3-Prac-
tically by common consent the cam
paign in Nebraska will turn upon eco
nomic questions, with prohibition far In
the background. A month, before the
national conventions this would have
been deemed impossible, but Democrats
in this region find SO much material
for campaign talks in the economic dis
tress of both farmers and business men
that even the radical drys are not
stressing the liquor question.
On the other hand. the Republican
party has found itself in as bad a
plight this year on prohibition as the
Democrats did four years ago. So both
parties are letting it rest
The Democrats expect to compare
Hoover's pledges in his addresses four
years ago with performance They
have collected statistics of foreclosures,
price drops and heavy losses through
bank investments in foreign bonds.
The Republican campaign will en-
phasize what has been done to stem the
tide Of depression as heroic in the face
of worldwide conditions.
Republicans heretofore have been
more thoroughly organized over the
State than Democrats. Democrats al
ready have begun to extend their State
wide organization. Gov. Bryan already
has begun his speaking campaign. He
is an enthusiastic Roosevelt booster.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
LEAD IS INCREASED
BY MRS. FERGUSON
Partial Official Returns Give
Her 1884 Over Sterling
in Texas.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated PreSS.
DALLAS, Tex. September 3-Partial
tabulation of official returns tonight in
creased the lead of Mrs. Miriam A.
Ma" Ferguson to 1884 votes over Gov.
r. S. Sterling in their hotly contested
Democratic gubernatorial nomination
race.
While supporters Of both candidates
voiced loud cries of fraud, tabulation of
official returns from 1874 out Of 254
counties gave Mrs. Ferguson the In
crease.
On the basis Of virtually complete
unofficial count made after last Satur-
days Democratic run-off primary, Mrs.
Ferguson led her opponent by 1887
votes.
In most counties the official returns
differed only slightly from the unofficial
In Gregg County. however, Mrs. Fergu-
son gained $40 votes. In, Montgomery
County Sterling gained 287 votes.
Meanwhile the Texas Legislature,
meeting in special session at Austin. did
nothing to further proposed investiga-
tions of alleged law violations and ir-
regularities in both the July and August
primaries.
Canvasses made today by county ex-
ecutive committees will be certified to
the State Democratic Executive Com
mittee. which will meet in Lubbock on
September II. The Executive Commit
tee, in turn. will report its findings to
the State convention, which meets in
Lubbock on September 13.
Gov. Sterling has issued an appeal to
his friends to attend the Lubbock con-
vention, where a controversy over the
nomination is expected.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
SOUTH CAROLINA G. 0.P.
OFFERS FALL TICKET
Congressional Nominees in State
Regarded as Credit to Re-
publican Party.
BY FITZ HUGH McMASTER.

BY FITZ HUGH McMASTER.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
COLUMBIA, S. c., September s.
For the first time in the history OF
South Carolina the Republican party
has in nomination full ticket for the
Lower House of Congress that compares
in standing and ability with the Demo-
cratic nominees. 1t is no idle boast of
v. @. Hambright, collector of internal
revenue, that 'the Republican nominees
in the congressional districts are the
equals of the Democrats and in some
instances are superior" nominee for
the United States Senate has not yet
been put in the field by the Repub-
licans. They are waiting to see the
results of the Democratic primary two
weeks hence, when the Democrats will
decide between the present Senator,
Senator E. D. Smith, and Cole L.
Blease, former Governor and Senator,
who was defeated two years ago by
Senator ByrneS.
The Democrats Of the State are salts
fed, and little more, with the nomi-
nation of Roosevelt and Garner. The
leaders are enthusiastic, but the State
being overwhelmingly dry is reluctant
to vote for nominees on the national
Democratic platform.
The Republicans are also enthusiastic
for Hoover and Curtis.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
TEXAS DEMOCRATS
s. ARE BADLY DIVIDED
G. o. P. Hopes There Lie in
Possibility Defeated Faction
Will Bolt Party.
BY S. RAYMOND BROOKS.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
AUSTIN, Tex, September "a
weeks uncertainty as to the Democratic
nomination for Governor OF Texas, as
between Mrs. M. A. Ferguson, former
Governor, and Gov. Ross s. Sterling,
with Mrs. Ferguson apparently leading
has injected a serious threat against
Texas support of the Roosevelt-Garner
Democratic ticket, in which Texas has
furnished its first vice presidential
nominee In history.
Evidences of a widespread bolt OF the
Sterling forces were becoming distinct,
while Gov. Sterling has announced MS
claim to the nomination when illegal
votes have been thrown out. The vote
unoficially. stood less than one
of per cent apart, out OF the S55,000
ballots counted.
The outcome will mean a chaotic
condition, with an extensive bolt OF the
Ferguson Democrats apparently certain
If the official count next week upholds
Sterling. and a bolt of the Sterling
forces certain If Ferguson's nomination
stands.
Roy Miller. former mayor OF corpus
Christi, has been appointed director CT
the State campaign in behalf OF the
national ticket, and headquarters have
been opened at Austin. Aggressive
campaign work has been determined to
be necessary, because of the almost eX-
getty even division between the two
campaign forces.
Republican State leaders, sensing
probable opportunity to elect a GcV-
ernor. as well as to carry Texas nation
ally, dropped Dr. John F. Grant. who
for months has been the tentative
choice as their nominee for Governor.
and nominated Orville Burlington OF
Wichita Falls.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
ROOSEVELT SEEN
MINNESOTA VICTOR
Democrats Split, but Alliance
With Gov. Olson May
Swing Third Party.
BY C. d. JOHNSTON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, September s.
Minnesota's political situation, both
State and presidential, has been thrown
into turmoil by an apparently ire
parable split in the Democratic party,
which has led the States Farmer
Labor party leaders to charge that one
faction of Democrats has lent itself to
the assistance of the Republican forces
in both State and national campaigns.
The split, although threatening Gov.
Roosevelt's solid presidential support
from Democratic ranks, at the same
time has tended to give him the sup
port of the Farmer-Labor party ticket,
which at present controls the State
administration and normally polls a
much larger vote than do the Demo-
Gratis in Minnesota. This support,
which might normally have gone to
Norman Thomas, the Socialist nomi-
nee, is conceded to have been generally
governed by the all-party Roosevelt
forces.
Roosevelt and Olson.
The situation, according to political
leaders, assures that the presidential
campaign of the Roosevelt forces in
Minnesota will be waged in the links of
all-party committees, tying the Demo-
cratic presidential candidate with the
Farmer-Labor Gov Floyd B. Olson,
candidate for reelection.
Following preprimary split last
Spring, the Democrats have been di-
vided into too forces-"regular" and
"rump" factions. The rumpers sent an
uninstructed contesting delegation to
the national convention, which was
denied seats by the Roosevelt controlled
national convention.
But the jumpers" won out at the
State primary, nominated their entire
ticket Of State candidates and six of
the nine nominees for Congress at
large, Minnesota's reapportionment bill
having been invahdated by the Supreme
Court.
The Roosevelt forces, led both before
and after the national convention by
National Committeeman Joseph Wolf.
having been ignored by the new "rump'
controlled State Central Committee
and the State ticket, have proceeded to
organize for Roosevelt without any rec
ognition Of or commendation for the
State nominees.
Given Good Chance.
AAcy nave Piayeu IdHhly W tne
Farmer-Labor forces, whose Gov o.
son was elected two years ago by q
$4,000 majority.
If the Farmer -Laborites vote fairly
solidly for Roosevelt and the rank-and-
file Democrats vote for Roosevelt, as is
to be expected, despite the lack of en-
thusiasm On the part of the leaders of
one faction of their party, Roosevelt
is regarded as having an exceptional
chance of carrying the State.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
KANSAS CITY MACHINE
IS ISSUE IN MISSOURI
G. o. P. Opens Fire on Pendergast
ORGANIZATION in Effort to Swing
State in Fall.
RY GEORGE X. WALLACE.
,1,..... - ~. Star

Special Dispatch to The Star.
KANSAS CITY, Mo, September g.
Tom Pendergast's big Democratic ma
chine of Kansas City Is going to be one
of the principal issues on missouri
political front in the approaching cam
pagn.
While national affairs will play their
part the Missouri Republicans have al
ready leveled their guns on the Kansas
City organization which in the recent
primary election proved that 1t wields
the big whip over things Democratic IN
this State. With the exception of one
candidate for United States Senator,
the Pendergast slate, including choice
for Governor, together with its con-
gressional preferred list, were nomi-
mated, some receiving a majority ap-
preaching 100000 in Jackson County,
of which Kansas City Is the chief CEN
ter.
Missouri's 13 members in the ma
tional House must be elected at large,
with the result both parties already are
bearing down with extra force in the
hope OF sending solid delegation to
Washington. Also being watched with
interest is the race of Bennett C. Clark
son of the late Champ Clark, who won
the Democratic nomination for United
States Senator in one Of the most color
full victories in the history of State
politics. His Republican opponent is
Henry w. Kiel, three times mayor of
st. Louis. Both are vets.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
ROOSEVELT FAILED
SMITH, SAYS MOSES
"BaseIy Abandoned Friend,' y
Senator Charges in Long
Island Address.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 3.-The pro-
gram which Gov. Roosevelt advocates
said Senator George H. Moses, Repub-
lican, in an address tonight, 'is one
which he has failed to undertake in
the four years of his occupancy of the
Governors chair at Albany"
The New Hampshire Senator spoke
before the Southampton Republican
Club at Southampton, on Long Island
Sees No Change Coming.
'The country is In no mood" he said
ITO abandon a certainty for an uncer-
tainty. The people of the United States
are in the habit of Judging by deeds
rather than by words: to them per-
formance means much more than
promises.
IF Gov. Roosevelt, with all the op-
portunity which Albany afforded to
him, has been unable to put into effect
any one of the new nine points of polit-
ical calvinism which he now proposes,
what expectation of confidence can the
people have that he will do better at
Washington"
He said the Democratic party at pres
eht is not the Democratic party of An
drew Jackson, nor is it the Democratic
party of Grover Cleveland; it is not
even the Democratic party of Woodrow
Wilson"
Calls Party Untried.
at Is O Democratic party" he con-
tinued, with new and untried prin-
ciples, with new leadership, with a con-
glomerate assortment of high hopes and
splendid promises"
Referring to Roosevelt's nomination
at Chicago, Senator Moses said:
He (Roosevelt) owes his present
position more to Al Smiths friendship
and support than TO any other cause,
and he basely abandoned his friend and
supporter"
He said Roosevelt's nomination re-
suited from "the most palpable political
bargain ever perpetrated in a national
convention"
Evening star., 1932-09-04
BOTH PARTIES CLAIMING
LEAD IN SOUTH DAKOTA
State Looks to National Leaders
for Speakers During Presi-
Dental Campaign.

Oh ALI hED bUhhnOLDEh.
Special Dispatch to The Star.
SIOUX FALLS, S. OAK, September
3.-In an effort to carry South Dakota
in November. Democrats of the State
are seeking to have Gov. Roosevelt
come to South Dakota for an address
before he concludes his campaign. 1t
is announced that If it Is found impos-
sible for Roosevelt to visit South Da-
kota, Speaker Garner will come to the
State.
Democratic State leaders predict a
sweeping victory in South Dakota for
Roosevelt in November.
Republican leaders are inclined to
make light of the Democratic claims,
predicting that South Dakota will line
up in the Republican column, but some
Of them admit that unrest among the
farmers will make their campaign more
strenuous than during the customary
presidential election year. Secretary
Hurley is expected to make an address
at the State fair at Huron Septem-
Der IA.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
WYOMING LOOKS AHEAD
TO HEATED CAMPAIGN
Both Parties Meet Next Week to
Prepare for General Election
in November.
BY r. E. EVANS,
Special Dispatch to The Star.


Special Dispatch to The Star.
CASPER, Wyo., September 3.-Rever-
berations of primary campaigns are still
heard as Wyoming Democrats and Re-
publicans go into the general election
drive. Preliminary activities have been
launched, but major programs will
await committee organization meetings
scheduled next week. Democrats will
meet in Douglas en- September and
Republicans in Cheyenne on September
10. Reelection of DR.. T. K. Cassidy of
Gillette as Democratic State chairman
and of P. p Anderson of Basin to head
Republican forces is expected.
Representative Vincent Carter OF
Kemmerer, running for reelection on
the Republican ticket, has as his oppo-
ment Paul r. Greever, an attorney OF
Cody, whose name was written In on
the ballot.
Recent weeks, it is indicated, have
witnessed the return of some anti
Hoover Republicans to the fold, and
party leaders believe the President is
gaining strength daily. AL factors,
however, point to one Of the liveliest
campaigns this normally Republican
State has ever witnessed.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
NINE IN 9TH DISTRICT
SEEKING NOMINATION
Democrats to Meet at Harrisonburg
Tomorrow to Name Congress
sional Candidate.

BY the Associated Press.
HARRISONBURG, Va, September 3.
With nine candidates contesting for
the new seventh district Democratic
congressional nomination. party leaders
today were not optimistic concerning
the possibilities of the convention
reaching an early decision when it con-
venes here Monday.
Senator NJ B. Early of Greene County
will enter the field with the greatest
number of pledge votes, and Mai. w.
Willis Robertson of Lexington claims
the largest number of delegates who
will support him as second choice.
Others in the closely contested race
are Aubrey T. STROBE of Amherst
County, State Senator Russell Gather
of Winchester, M. j. Menefee of Page
County, Lawrence W. H. Peyton Of
Augusta County, John T. Harris Of
Rockingham County, Frank T. Taven-
ner. jr., Of Shenandoah County and
Capt. Frank M. Wary Of Clarke County.
The successful candidate will oppose
Jacob A. CARRIER, Republican nominee,
in the Fall election.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
USUAL APATHETIC RACE
is EXPECTED IN VIRGINIA
Both Parties Open Headquarters
but Voters Show Little In
terest in Campaign.
BY r, L. C, BARRET.
BY r. L. c. BARRET
epecial Dispatch to The Star

epecial Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND, Va. September 3.-In-
dications here in these early days Of
September are that Virginia is to have
this Fall one of the customary apa-
thetic campaigns. which, with the sin
gle exception of that of 1928, have
marked presidential contests in this
State since the Mckinley Bryan con-
test of 1896.
Both major parties are doing consid-
cradle organizing, but the people gen.
orally are not talking about politics.
Both In the rural districts and the in
dustrial centers the main talk Is Of
economic conditions.
The Democrats have had State cam
paign headquarters established and in
operation in Richmond for more than
a month, but little outside Of prelim-
mary work has been done.
The Republicans have established
some district headquarters, and say
they plan an aggressive campaign later
on, but so far they have shown no
signs of making a strong fight to carry
the State for the national ticket.
Contrary TO expectations the liquor
planks In the platforms Of the two
parties do not seem to be attracting
much interest.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
DEMOCRATIC AIDE
WILL REPLY TO SUIT
Secretary of National Committee
Denies Withholding $353ls57
of Firms Funds.
BY the Associated Press.

by tne Associated Press.
NEW YORK, September 3-Oppo-
sition to the application of Robert
Jackson, secretary of the Democratic
National Committee, for AN adjourn
ment until November IS of a damage
suit brought against him for $3.50, ,857 IA
was placed before Supreme Court JUS
tice Alfred Frankenthaler today.
Watson Washburn, attorney for the
Accumulative Royalties Corporation,
which charged jackson fraudulently
withheld funds of the corporation
while acting as its secretary and treas
urer. said an extension of time was
unnecessary because jackson has all
the data he needs at hand"
jackson said the suit was filed In an
attempt. to "embarrass" him during the
presidential campaign. The action
charges he withheld funds due the
company in sale to the public of
$1,000,000 worth of stock. Jackson
denied the charge.
Justice Frankenthaler reserved deci-
sion and gave jackson until next Fri
day to file points of law.
Evening star., 1932-09-04
MRS. ROSS SAYS G. o. P.
CALLS ROOSEVELT NAMES
Their Only Answer to His Speeches,
Asserts Democratic Speaker
in West Virginia.
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press
MARTINSBURG. w. Va, September
3.-Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross, vice chair
man Of the Democratic National Com
mittee. told political rally here today
that the only answer of Republicans to
Gov. Roosevelt's speeches was calling
him names
On the tariff Mrs. Ross said:
The combined resourcefulness of
campaign orators is challenged to jus-
tify President Hoover's sticking tena-
ciously to a tariff law which is con-
demned by the whole world as the most
pernicious economic measure OF genera
tions, and the continuance Of which in
vites further disaster to our country
and our foreign neighbors."
Evening star., 1932-09-04
LEGION SESSION DELAYS
CAMPAIGNING IN OREGON
Democrats Also Await Roosevelt's
Address at Portland Later
This Month.
BY RALPH WATSON.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
PORTLAND, Oreg., September s.
Oregon's political armies are marking
time until the close Of the national con-
vention of the American Legion, to con-
vene in Portland September IL for a
four-day session. After that both the
Republican and the Democratic head
quarters will start their machinery in
motion for the drive to end with elec-
tion day, November 8.
Democratic leaders are looking for
ward to September 81 as the big day
Of their campaign, that being the date
scheduled by Gov. Roosevelt for his ap-
pearance in Portland.
Republican leaders insist that Presi-
dent Hoovers stock has commenced to
rise and they are talking optimistically
of their chances to carry the State
When you wander away from Repub-
ncan headquarters and Republican
leaders. however, the tone is not so
optimistic, for there is a widespread
anti-Hoover feeling among the rank
and file, particularly in the suburban
and rural sections of the State.
For the first time since 1915 the
Democrats are openly and privately full
Of hope and confident of success.