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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1914
Page
6
In New England voters recall the high cost of living not reduced as anticipated. Senators Lodge Weeks and other leaders campaign on the stump with Redfield aiding the Democrats.
Boston bets favor Walsh the Democratic governor candidate to beat his Republican rival. Across Connecticut Rhode Island and New Hampshire, bets differ with no clear consensus. The article notes Progressive decline, GOP unity efforts, tariff debates and McCall’s rising appeal in Massachusetts amid tax and tariff criticisms.
North Carolina shows John M. Faison Democrat 310. Havsas W A Calderhead Republican. Mississippi L C Dyer Republican. New Hampshire Cyrus A Rep. New Jersey Richard Mayne Parker Republican. New York Theron Akin Progressive. Ohio Nicholas Longworth Republican. Pennsylvania Daniel F Lafean Republican.
Washington Post report from Oct 24 notes Democrats claim confidence while Republicans optimistic for John Waller Smith’s reelection. Vandiver projects 49000 plus, Carrington foresees up to 25000 margin. Key districts: Fifth, Sixth. Mudd’s son Richard J. Johnson challenges in Fifth. Lewis vs Zihlman in Sixth with debates over affiliated majorities and labor support. The campaign remains apathetic but expected to heat up.
Wichita dispatch says Curtis Republican is favored to capture the United States senate seat. Murdock and Neeley campaign across the state as Victor Murdock, Progressive leader in the House, trails Curtis on the moose ticket amid waning prospects.
Missouri supreme court voids blanket ballot law with two dissents. Ballots to be printed on separate sheets for each party across the state.
The New York Herald straw vote shows Whitman leading Glynn for governor with Sulzer stronger than expected. Davenport the Roosevelt Progressive trails. Gerard leads Wadsworth for U.S. Senate while Colby falls behind. City and upstate results imply Whitman and Glynn winning, with Sulzer and Davenport garnering noteworthy votes.
A survey estimates 9 percent of registrants will vote. Sulzer is said to draw his support from Democrats, contributing to Glynn’s losses. Democratic groups statewide and at Tammany Hall rally behind Gerard for Senate, signaling party unity.
Special to The Washington Post Concord N H Oct 24 in a clean cut fight between radicals and conservatives Senator Jacob H Gallinger seeking reelection gains ground with conservatives flocking to him Stevens a Democratic nominee backed radical ideas, Brandeis ally, runs two Republicans and a minor Democrat challenge. Gallinger touts tariff impact on mills and jobs and looks certain to win. Gouvernor race seen as closer but Gallinger favored.
Special to Thea Washington Fest. Cincinnati Ohio Oct 24 Betting on the gubernatorial outcome centers on Cox and the wet or dry result. Early wagers show large bets on wet, with Cox favored for governor and odds shifting to 7 to 5. Dry money mainly from upstate and rural counties. Other cities report varied Cox odds from Cleveland 200 to 110, Dayton 2 to 1, Youngstown 8 to 5, Toledo 27 to 1, Columbus 150 to 100.
A statewide straw vote shows Cox expanding support while Harding gains strength. Ohio's first-wide Senate contest features Hogan favored in primaries but Harding increasingly popular. Betting across cities favors Cox with varied odds. prohibition looms large as Roosevelt supporters push for a unity ticket and a possible prohibition plank.
In San Francisco on October 24, Representative William Kent, long a Republican in the First district, runs as an independent after two years of party switch. Democrats Republicans and Progressives nominate rivals, while Kent mobilizes his prior political street sense and campaign effort. E. H. Hart, a San Rafael Republican, reportedly has a large war chest and broad interest in district results.
American shoes advance this fall with heavy demand and busy factories. Stores display diverse fall styles from American shoemakers, and readers are advised to compare brands and store advertising to choose the best for individual needs.
A discussion notes that defeating Republican contenders hinges on avoiding compromise with Cal Roosevelt. It asserts city majorities in Cleveland Columbus Toledo Cremnnt show opposition to prohibition, while rural sentiment may be underestimated. Prohibitionists fear national impact if they win and empower Villa supporters.
New Orleans October 24 a political clash over free sugar as a Democratic turf issue may tilt the next House. Louisiana Third District planter support backs W F P Martin a self described Progressive though many backers are Democrats. The planters hope war price boosts sugar profits and fear sugar policy battles will shape the race, with control of votes by factory workers suspected as pivotal.
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