Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 64, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 November 1916 — OHIO SWINGS INTO DEMOCRATIC COLUMN [ARTICLE]

OHIO SWINGS INTO DEMOCRATIC COLUMN

President’s Lead Bears Oat Preelection Forecasts. Columbus, Nov. B.—How the German vote would go was the center of speculation in this state. Ohio has been looked on as one «r the critical states of the union.. Atlee Pomereno, Democrat, conducted a strong campaign for re-election against Myron T. Herrick, ex-Govern-or. The present governor, Frank B. B. Willis, Republican, has had to fight to hold his office against James M. Cox, Democrat, who was governor in 1913-1915 President Wilson lost Hamilton county by 18,000, but carried Cleveland. The President carries the state, and the vote on state officers is close. The Democrats claim the re-election of Atley Pomerene for U. 8. Senator.