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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1914

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11

Sure of New Jersey Democratic Hopes Shaken

Washington dispatch reports New Jersey’s 12 congressional seats in play as Republicans gain ground and Democrats struggle with President’s issue. State leaders claim at least six seats favor GOP while urging support to back administration.

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Smith Victory and House Seats in Uncertain Race

A Baltimore area political update notes Senator John Wale Smiths U S Senate race and a predicted Democratic sweep of the House. It reports Democrats leading in the Sixth and Fifth districts, Republican efforts to mobilize, and party leaders projecting majorities in the First, Second, and Fourth districts with Senator Smith possibly winning by about 40,000 votes.

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Glynn and Whitman Confident in New York Governor Race

Gov Glynn and District Attorney Whitman express absolute confidence in winning on Tuesday. Glynn cites Democratic unity, support from independents, and record of state economies. Whitman pledges reform, end to graft, consolidation of public payroll, and strong law enforcement. Both stress backing of President Wilson and demand for responsible governance.

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India in pictures and politics draw crowds at Belasco

A lecture at the Belasco Theater by Prince Sarath Ghosh of India highlighted the marvels of Indian engineering and art. He defended Hindu and Muslim contributions to Indian heritage while advocating rights for women with a tale challenging anti suffrage arguments. The Nicaraguan minister attended as other observers listened to discussions on progress and empire.

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Whitman Favorite as Large Bets Hit New York Election Odds

Betting odds favor Charles Whitman in Tuesday's New York election with large commissions and bets totaling thousands. In the Waldorf Astoria bets of 1300 and 2000 dollars on Whitman appear, while Glynn supporters lay against Whitman in Queens and a Democratic plurality above 16,000 is eyed. Separate wagers from upstate sources add to Whitman momentum as bettors expect stronger odds to move.

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Has $50,000 to Bet Ohio Will Go Wet

Cincinnati November 1 Lee Heine announced he had fifty thousand dollars to bet at two to one that Ohio would stay wet. Heine bet fifty thousand dollars tonight that Hamilton county would yield a forty thousand vote majority. He also wagered four thousand to two thousand that the drys would be defeated and other smaller bets on the same question. Bets were made with up state citizens who came to Cincinnati seeking easy money. As election nears the wet faction grows more confident while the drys remain cautious in betting.

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Bettors Favor Walsh Deserters Could Elect Him Governor

Special report from Boston November 1 notes betting odds 10 to 7 on Walsh's reelection amid possible 3 percent Progressive vote slump in Massachusetts where McCall could win if all deserters join him. Republicans may defeat Mitchell in the Thirteenth District, with Carter opposing him and Tinkham in the Seventh.

John J. Mitchell Thirteenth Washington Post Boston Mase Massachusetts Charles Sumner Bird Samuel W. McCall Gov. Walsh

Democratic national committees predict 100 seat House majority

An official preelection statement from the Democratic National and Congressional Committees forecasts a Democratic majority of about 100 in the House and an increased Senate majority. It cites strong Democratic sentiment across the nation, especially west of the Mississippi, with gains anticipated in several states and districts. The report notes growing presidential popularity and suggests several Senate pickups are likely in Connecticut, New York, Ohio, and more.

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Maryland counties swing toward dry in liquor vote

Special to The Washington Port reports three Maryland counties Carroll Cecil and Garrett eye Tuesday ballots on the prohibition issue. Antisaloon League predicts dry wins in Carroll Cecil and Garrett with wet forces fearing losses. Eastern Shore already dry and only select areas near Baltimore and Anne Arundel remain wet.

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Connecticut Election Outlook Brings GOP Victory Expected

New Haven Conn November 1 with total vote of 160 06 compared to 195 000 in 1912 Connecticut faces a Republican victory Tuesday Republicans expect to elect their entire State ticket regain three or four House seats recapture the State senate and win the State house. Democratic chairman Fitzgerald boosts his figures claiming Baldwin over Brandegee by 20 000 and Democratic nominees win by 100 to 4 000 pluralities in all five seats.

Washington Post New Haven Conn Connecticut United States House of Representatives Senate House Gary Baldwin United States Senate Brandegee David FE. Fitzgerald Gov. Baldwin Senator Brandegee

Halt Lamar’s Vote Challenge in Rockville Court

In Rockville circuit court Judge Hammond Urner ruled William H. Lamar an Assistant United States Attorney General for the Post Office Department is a qualified voter in the district and dismissed the petition. Noble Chunn’s registration was allowed. several Rockville district names were stricken from the books including Leonard Nicholson Jr Arthur Jackson Walter Ricketts and F Mackinningell.

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