Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 14, Number 266, Decatur, Adams County, 8 November 1916 — Page 1

Volume XIV. Number 265.

HUGHES AND FAIRBANKS WIN IN HOTLY CONTESTED ELECTION

CMfflK Tit SBIE AND NATION EAST GOES SOHO FOR HUGHES-OHIO ONLY MIDDLE WEST STATE WHICH STOOD BY THE PRESIDENTSEVERAL WESTER STATES GO DEMOCRATIC.

New York. N. Y„ Nov. B—The8 —The Empire state gave Charles Evans Hughes a majority of about 60,000. The city of Greater New York was carried by Woodrow Wilson by 55,000, a fairly good vote, when Tammany did not assist to any great extent. The up-1 state for Hughes overcome that lead with as much to spare. With New York went New Jersey by 40,000, and all the New England states by reduced majorities. Maine and Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware and even Rhode Island looked for a time

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to have played the president for a winner, but as the totals came in the indications were not that a one cf them would be saved by the chief executive in his race for re-election. As . early as eight o’clock the New York papers conceded the election of . Hughes and displayed the flash-lights which signalled the event. Later there seemed chances for the president as the vote came in from the middle and far west but early today it was believed that the race had been won by Hughes.

Decatur, Indiana, Wednesday Morning, November 8. 1916.

Philadelphia, Nov. B—'(Special to the Daily Democrat) —The Keystone state kept up her high record by" giving Judge Hughes a majority of 200,000 in round numbers. The entire state ticket was elected by the republicans and the democrats were held to their usual number of representatives in congress, six members. Columbus. Ohio, Nov. B—(SpecialB—(Special to Daily Democrat) —Ohio will cast her electoral vote for Wilson, according to the returns available tonight. At that time it seems probable that the president will have a majority of 25,000. Cleveland, Columbus and Toledo gave him good majorities, while Hamilton county, with Cincinnati, rolled up 15,000 for Hughes. Indianapolis, Nov. B—At two o’clock this morning it was the belief here that Judge Hughes had carried the state by a majority of from 10,000 to 15,000. that James Goodrich had been elected Governor over John Adair by 19,000 and the entire republican state ticket elected. The republicans will have a majority in the legislature it is probable and will also elect nine of the thirteen members of congress. i Democratic State Chairman Bernard | Korbly announced at one o’clock that i the state was close however and that j the official vote will be necessary to 1 determine results. Chicago, 111., Nov. B—The women voted with the me nand carried the state of Illionis for Hughes by a majority of 100,000. Reports here at midnight indicate that the result while close in many of the western states with President Wilson having the majority in half of them is not sufficient to elect Wilson. The president carried Nebraska. Missouri, Arizona, Nevada, North Dakota and has the

I lead in California, Washington an.l Montana. Milwaukee, Wis., Nov. 8 Hughes lias probably carried this state by 10.000 and the entire republican sta.e ticket was elected. The socialists polled a large vote. Returns from Minneapolis indicate that state very close. Detroit, Mich., Nov. B—At8 —At twelve o’clock it was conceded by the democrats that Hughes had probably carried the state though by a majority lower titan has been known jn the state for many years. Topeka, Kans., Nov. B—The8 —The state of Kansas seems most probable to lino np in the democratic column, Wilson leading Hughes at one o’clock by 1, 000 majority. TWO WEEKS’ SERVICE A two weeks’ evangelistic service will open next Sunday morning at the Decatur* Christ ian church by Rea. J. H. Mavity and his assistants. More definite announcement regarding the same will be made later. MAN AND SON DEAD (Unlteil Press Service! Rockville, Ind., Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —William R. Choate and his twelve year old son were burned to death in a fire which destroyed their home in the southeast part of Parke county last night. The fire started slinky after Choate cooked supper for himself. BILLY SUNDAY DIDN'T VOTE. (United Press Service) Warsaw. Ind., Nov. 7 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Billy Sunday was so busy campaigning against saloons in Michigan that he lost his own .vote. He returned home today intending to vote. Hesent his registration by mail but the letter was delayed and the registration was declared void. WANT FULL DETAILS. (United Press Service) Washington, D. C . Nov. 7 —(Spec ial to Daily Democrat) —The state department cabled Consul General Skinner at London to forward all details obtainable on the sinking of the steamer Lanao and instructed him to get all possible information ,'rom the crew. TRIPPLE COLLISION (United Press Service) Altoona, Penn., Nov. 7—(Special to Daily Democrat) —A trippie collision on the Pittsburg division of the Pennsylvania railroad near Portage 'early today wrecked two freight trains and a fast passenger train. Fifteen freight cars, passenger engine, a sleeper and a baggage car were derail-1 ed but no one was injured.

ADAMS COUNTY THE ONE SPOT Gives Wilson and Marshall • a Thousand or More Majority. TICKET IS ELECTED Hundreds Stand for Hours Watching Daily Democrat Bulletins. Adams county is still in the democratic ranks though by a reduced majority. Indications at midnight that Wilson would carry the county by about 1,000 majority. The senators, Mr. Adair and the state ticket ran slightly behind the president. The first precinct to report in the county was Precinct "A” second ward where the voting machine was used and which sent the report into this > office at 6:27, less than half an hour - after the polls had closed. Soon a»1 terwards a number of the precincts reported on the national ticket and a‘. 7:30 West Union came in and from that time on the returns state and national gave the hundreds who had i gathered in this office, packed the streets in front and gathered about the telegraph instrument in the headquarters plenty to keep them interested. The night was one of the most strenuous, »ones ever experienced *n Decatur. The returns were hard to get, the crowds were impatient and then when our patience was taxed al most to the breaking place, some one brought out a band from some where, and serenaded us for an hour —then the news changed—the crowd forgot about the county ticket —and then th? democrats had an inning at cheering. It was some night—especially for the fellow who was tryiny to get out a newspaper amidst the crowd. North Preble which has been known as the banner democratic precinct of Indiana furnished the disappointment of the nibht when she returned 'he 1 first republican victory in her his-

tory. The precinct was carried by Hughes 50 to 48. A number i nthat precinct also voted the straight tickjet, state and county. The candidates for commissioner, Robert Schwartz, and David Dilling, had the stiffest fight, though they were never in danger and at midnight seemed to lie winners by about 500 votes, which might lie increased or diminished by the precincts still out. North Hartford made the best showing up to 12 o’clock, the vote being 126 to 32. Figured from a standpoint of excitement and tilings doing, the night was a success. The Daily Democrat's effort to throw the news upon a screen across the street was duly appreciated by the cheering crowds which stood through the night and cheered as the news pleased or displeased them. The official count will be given in this evening's issue. Allen Goes Republican. Fort Wayne, Ind.. Nov. 8, 1:00 a. tn. —At this hour the indications are that the republicans have elected the entire county ticket, excepting Ranke for treasurer. Cyrus Cline, who has served ten years in congress, seems also to have been defeated by a slight majority. Denney Goes Down in District Portland. Ind., Nov. B—Judge Jacob Denney at midnight conceded his defeat by about 1,000, according to r< ports received up to that time. From tlie best information at hand it is believed the totals will show: Denney Vesal Adams 800 Delaware 150(1 Jay 100 Madison 600 Wells 1000 Randolph 1000 Totals 2100 31. K Vestal's majority loot INDIANA CAN'T LOSE (United Press Service) Indianapolis, Nov. 7—-(Special t 1 Daily Deocrat) —On this day of tin certainty, there is only one thing retain and that is Indiana will have the next vice-president. Both Ch: W. Fairbanks and Thomas R. Mar shall, candidates for vice-presidem, are Hoosiers. Both have been elected to that office on previous occasion: Fairbanks in 1904 and Marshall in 1912. STATE BOARD WORKER Miss Mary Maxwell, of Indianapolis, a member of the-bonru of slate charities, who spent the week here, 1* ft this morning for Fort Wayne. Miss Maxwell visited all the children placed in Adams county homes. There are about forty.

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GUESTS FROM SIX COUNTIES Local Royal Neighbor Camp Entertains Several Hundred Visitors Today. BUTLER NEXT YEAR District Meeting—Class of Fifty Will be Initiated by Fort Wayne Team. i —— The Decatur camp of Royal Neighbors is entertaining several hundred ■ guests from six counties of the disI trict at their annual meeting, at the , Knights of Pythias Home today. But--3 ler was selected as the place for .he s holding of the 1917 convention. t Mrs. Hattie Campbell, of Butler, who presided at the meeting today was re-elected president. Ollier offib cers elected aretyviee president. Mrs. W. Stolte. Fort Wayne; secretarytreasurer. Mrs. Richards, of Butler. n The first delegation to arrive was ' a large one from Monroe. Others followed from the other camps, and a il special car from Fort Wayne, at 10:20 brought a large delegation. By noon II nearly tiiree hundred visitors had registered. 0 The morning was given over to the business, election and other prelimin11 ary matters.. This afternoon the school of instruction will be conducted by 0 Mrs.! Volz: and this evening at 7:10 ® o’clock, a big class of fifty candidates will be initiated. Thirty-seven of these are from this city. Among prominent officers and ’ speakers here are Mrs. Volz, Indiana- ’’ polls, who is supreme auditor; Mrs. W. Stolte, Fort Wayne, state oracle; e Mrs. Sarali Miller, Fort Wayne, dis- '■ trict deputy. A fine chicken dinner and also slip- ■ per. were given at the G A. R. hall in : charge of a competent committee ; f-cm the local camp. '' Mrs. Will Richards, and other prominent members from the local camp I.ave contributed much toward the success of the local entertainment, - having been very diligent workers. DELTA T. T. STRAW VOTE t The Dela Thea Tan sorority at the - home of Miss Vera Clark last evening • took a straw vote. There were eight for Wilson: and three for Hughes.