The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-11-01
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BY DEMOCRATS
IN new ENGLAND
Halt of Six States viii
Swing to Roosevelt, Is
Prediction.

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HARTFORD, Nov. with the
Democrats claiming a $3.50 split
of the six New England states, this
staid and white-steepled section is
seeing one of the bitterest and most
picturesque battles Of the national
campaign.
The Democratic leaders insist
that between them AL Smith and
Governor Roosevelt have won
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and
Rhode Island.
Although not conceding Maine,
Connecticut and Vermont to the
G o. p, there is private acknowl-
edgement that only a record sweep
will overcome normal Republican
majorities.
Strange issues and interesting
personalities figure in the last
minute struggle.
Many Employers in this heavily
industrial section are urging the
reelection of President Hoover.
The Democrats are calling on
vote for Roosevelt in the name of
AL Smith, and 1923 issues are I'M
spoken but underlying influences.
A large vote is forecast for Nor
man Thomas and such a conserva-
tive as j. Henry Roraback, Connec-
ticut @. o. P. political and power
executive, is encouraging that swing
in the belief that it will cut into
the Democratic vote.
Divided on Massachusetts,
Opinions are divided about Mas
sachusetts, but survey through
western sections make it look hope
full for Roosevelt.
The Smith admirers apparently
have been won back to the Demo-
cratic fold.
The Springfield Republican, long
a Republican Bible In the rural
Berkshires, and erstwhile supporter
of Coolidge and Hoover, has declared
for the New York Governor.
The bad spots for the Democrats
consists of apathy among the wom-
en-, who swung to Smith four years
ago, and the Republicans intensive
campaign.
In New Hampshire, the Demo-
Gratis are in better shape than re-
ported. National Chairman James
A. Farley openly has conceded this
state to the G.. o. P, but RooSevelt's
hope rests in a lean, dark haired
French-Canadian named Henry Lee
doux, who has been nominated for
Governor by the Democrats.
1t is the first time people of that
race have been so honored, and they
make up 80 per cent of the voting
population.
Democrats Claim Rhode Island
If the predicted outpouring for
Ledoux occurs, it may not only give
New Hampshire to Roosevelt, but
also defeat Senator George Moses,
who faces Ex-Governor - Fred
Brown, an old-time major league
baseball player.
Moses is receiving plenty of
money and local backing from tex
tile and dye interests, however, and
is putting up the fight of his ca
reer.
While Brown plays a cautious
game, seeking to antagonize no
group, Moses is standing by his
Stanchly Republican record.
Robert H. Jackson, secretary of
the national Democratic commit
tee, and a native from the granite
state, insists it will be found in the
Democratic column.
Smith and other Democrats claim
Rhode Island but the Peck-Me
calfe machine is waging its usual
hard battle.
The Republicans, irked by the
1923 detection hope to swing it
back. Their strongest allies are
the manufacture and the bust
ness men. A close vote, with the
result a question mark, is a fair
forecast.
Hot Connecticut Contest
The most ding-dolg contest is
taking place in Connecticut. The
Democrats are trying to re-elect
Governor Wilbur Cross, with the
odds against them, carry it for
Roosevelt and defeat Senator Hiram
Bigham.
The latter is opposed by Repre-
sentative Augustus Lonergan, Hart
ford, and Gross by Ex-Governor
John H. Trumbull, father-in-law of
John Coolidge.
Right now it looks as if Hoover
would win, but the two other con-
tests are a toss-up.
Cross is having hard time, but
there may be a chance to defeat
Bingham Thomas is expected to
poll large vote in the hard-hit
cities.
The annual insurgent movement
against Roraback. headed by pro-
lessor Albert Levitt. is the unknown
factor. Levitt is running for Gov
ernor as an independent, and pro-
fessor Milton Conover of Yale is his
independent nominee for senator.
Bingham Is AsSaiIed
If this group takes from 10000 to
10000 from the Republicans, it may
cut Bingham's political and power
machine within the party and
primary. and this is the first field
attack on the veteran leader.
Bingham is depending almost
colalx nv, his wet record and ar