Doubt About It Head of Democratic State Committee in Butte
Hugh R. Wells chair of Montana Democratic Central Committee asserts a dignified campaign and predicts a sweeping win for Woodrow Wilson, Stewart, and the entire ticket. He cites precinct reports, labor endorsements, and strong sentiment for re electing Governor Stewart.
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Italians Capture Forty Thousand Prisoners on Front
Rome reports Italian troops on the Austro Italian front have taken 270 Austro Hungarian officers and 8,722 men in four days and since August have captured 40,860 Austro Hungarians excluding 1,008.
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New York and Wisconsin voters brace for final campaign push
Democratic and Republican leaders hold quiet pre election rallies as final orders go out to precinct captains. Charles Hughes and Wilcox offer no new statements while Harris predicts New York prefers Wilson and the Democratic ticket. Wisconsin factions split on Hughes and Wilson with La Follette likely to win state Senate and a plurality around 40,000 to 60,000 for Wilson.
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Turbulent Campaign News Dominates Anaconda Daily
In Today's Standard the paper reports industrial workers clashing with citizens and notes Attorney Carroll's hold up amid Wilson’s final word. Stewart expected to carry every county as election drive mounts. French forces push back Germans in a brief Minneapolis-style note.
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Stewart
Anaconda News
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Butte
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Mquor Traf
Jackson
President Wilson’s final campaign word sent by wire
President Wilson sends a nationwide telegram to state and county chairmen praising work for progressive principles. He warns against corrupt practices and urges vigilance to guard the public against industrial coercion as European war effects recede and new tariffs and commissions loom.
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President at Work on Plans for Next Congress
President Wilson, resting in Long Branch after campaign activities, will map out a program for Congress after Tuesday’s election. Officials say he will push railroad legislation and allow American exporters to form common selling agencies abroad. Tumulty predicts a large victory. the president plans to vote in Princeton Tuesday after a long motor ride with Mrs. Wilson.
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Montana Candidates Pile Campaign Expense Figures
Special dispatch reports Montana congressional candidates filing expense statements. Aitch ele show $276, Evans $690, Rankin $9.50, Farr $188, and McGuffy $8.80. The items reflect early 20th century campaign reporting and varying amounts among candidates.
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McGuffy
Rising cost of living under investigation by government
Washington reports the rising cost of living is being investigated by the government to determine if prices are unlawfully increased. Attorney General Gregory says those responsible will face full penalties. Justice Department officials seek evidence of unlawful price increases or conspiracies affecting essentials like coal and meat.
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Gregory
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Myers Conceded as Wilson Leads in NY Polls
New York Herald polls show Montana going to Wilson and concede Senator Myers reelection. The report notes Myers is conceded amid early returns and uncertainty in the race landscape.
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Attorney Held Up In Butte By Unmasked Robbers
Attorney W. E. Carroll was robbed of $10 and his watch on Park street in Butte last night. He was forced to march 15 feet with hands up as three robbers, unmasked, surrounded him with a gun at his stomach and a lookout on Park street. Carroll, headed to 117 West Galena, telephoned police after the incident. Descriptions match a trio active in Butte recently.
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Rome Casting Their Ballots On Proxies In Arizona Vote
Douglas Ariz Nov 5 Fifty members of C battery New Jersey national guard on duty here have marked ballots sent home to cast by proxies at Tuesday's election. Members of Alabama batteries Montana cavalry troop District of Columbia artillery and Colorado Infantry hospital corps stationed at or near Douglas will not vote. Parral Abandoned El Paso Nov 6 Parral has been abandoned by the Carranza garrison under Gen Luis Herrera according to Juarez arrivals. Details on the Americans there were not learned.
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Election Day Weather Outlook for Montana
Special Dispatch from Washington reports that forecasts predict rain and likely snow across Montana on Election Day, signaling challenging conditions for voters and travel. Officials warn of wintry weather affecting turnout as storms move into the region.
Riot at Everett Wharf Ends in Casualties and Exile
Everett Wash Nov 5 Six men killed and forty wounded as 260 I W W members clash with a citizen posse of about 150 led by Sheriff Don McRae. Gunfire erupts after Verona steamer lands I W W from Seattle. Verona withdraws to sea with many feared drowned. Curtailed violence follows. McRae and several deputies injured. armed citizens vow to remain vigilant.
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Five Dead Industrial Workers Taken Off Boat
Seattle November 5 Gov Ernest Lister ordered Adjutant General Maurice Thompson of the Washington national guard to Everett to report on riot conditions there. If still threatening he would direct the guard to police Everett. Thompson ordered all Seattle guards to report for duty. four coast artillery, four infantry companies and two naval militia units were mobilized to assist police pending further directives.
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French Smash German Lines On Somme And Verdun
French forces in the Somme region and near Verdun report major gains after fierce Sunday fighting. Attacks north of the Somme net three trenches at St Pierre Vaast Wood and the southern outskirts. British advance north of Butte de Warlencourt. French hold Vaux and Damloup near Fort Vaux as Italian forces push on Carso plateau towards Jamiano. Berlin and Vienna tallies differ on the day’s outcomes across Europe.
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