Evening Republican, Volume 23, Number 179, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 July 1920 — EARLY BETTING FAVORS REPUBLICANS [ARTICLE]

EARLY BETTING FAVORS REPUBLICANS

Indianapolis, Ind., July 26—The early books made so far on the general election to be held this fall find the republican party a favorite to win (both nationally and in the state. Plenty of Harding money offered at an even figure has been put in the hands of betting commissioners with a few chance this early in the race. Cox supporters willing' to take a Interesting figures presented are those on the senatorial race between Senator James E. Watson and Thomas Taggart. One betting Si that Taggart would defeat yesterday had S2OO to S4OO Watson by 5,000 or more votes, $75 to SIOO was offered that Taggart would defeat Watson, while Watson backers were offering money that the Rushville solon Svould be re-elected.