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1 ' : Cv, VOL. XLV., No: 303 J ko palladium. Eat. 1831. Consolidated with Sun-Telegram. 107. RICHMOND. IND., TUESDAY EVENING, NOV. 2, 1920. SINGLE COPY 3 CENTS.

WATCH RACE FOR SENATOR IN INDIANA Candidates and Managers Today Awaited Results of Their Months of Work in Campaign. WOMEN VOTERS CALM

(By Associated Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. Nov. 2. Campaign candidates and their managers today awaited results of their months of work. Clear weather conditions prevailed. Contrary to- expectations, women voters did not become confused when they reached the voting booth, but calmly cast their ballot, upon which doubt will exist until the final report is made by the 3,384 precincts of tho etates, in which a total of 1,446,374 voters arc registered. Realizing they wero outnumbered, women voters appeared at polling places here today attired in boudoir caps and gowns and gained preference in the long line in casting their ballot. Courtesies to the women were not lacking and lew challenges were mp.de to thom. Many Selections. Voters will cast their state ballots for presidential electors. United States senator, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney-general, superintendent of public instruction, two supreme court justices, two appellate court justice-., and a supreme court reporter. In addition thirteen representatives will be elected to congress, one from each district; twenty-five state senators and representatives will be elected, i and new officers wHl be named in each of the 92 counties. There are Eix national tickets in the field in Indiana, and five practically complete state tickets. The SocialistLabor party was refused a place on the ticket by the state board of election commissioners because of technicalities in the filing of its petition. Six Tickets Appear. The six tickets appearing on the ballots are the Republican, Democrat, Socialist, Prohibition, Farmer-Laboi, and Single-Tax. The Single-Tax patty has no state ticket in the field, presi dential electors only having been nominated. The. race for United States senator between Senator James Watson, Republican, the. present incumbent, and ; .Thomas Taggart, Democrat, has been "as keenly fought and has developed s much interest as the campaign for president. There apparently is less Interect in the race for governor. Slate Issues have been subordinated to those of national importance by practically all of the candidates. . On account of the large number of candidates and the increased electorate it is expected returns will not be available as early as in previous v years. 1 Early reports indicated a heavy vote In the general election in Indiana today. The weather was clear. The most important state issue was the election of a United States senator. United States Senator James E. Watson. Republican, seeks re-election. His opponent is former United States Senator Thomas Taggart, Democrat. COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 2. A heavy downpour of rain in portions of Ohio this morning threatened to dampen the ardor of early morning voters and delay the casting of what promised to be a record vote in one of the hardest fought political campaigns in the state's history. Clearing skies and cooler weather were promised later in the day. Party leaders and workers were early astir and exerting every effort to get out the full voting strength of their organizations. Early indications were, despite the rainfall lhat practically every person eligible to vote, would, before nightfall, have cast, his or her ballot. Women voters, plus the normal increase in men voters, are expected to swell Ohio's vote to more than 2.000,000, the previous record 1.165,000, cast in 1916. With rain falling steadily, lines of voters were diminished when the doors of the polling places opened at 5:30 this morning. Most of the first voters ivre men. however, who stopped on their way to work to cast ther ballot. A few women were present early, how ever, and their number steadily increafed as the. hours passed. A late evening rush of voters was expected by election officials. SOUTH BEND. Ind . Nov. 2. With the weather clear but much colder, voling in St. Joseph county began with Rn unprecedented rush today. At many of the 116 precincts, lines of vateTs, many of whom were women, were waiting for the opening of the polls at "6 o'clock and indications pointed to an almost complete count of the 38.477 registered names on the poll books. GOAL OPERATORS ARE ORDERED TO PRODUCE INDIANAPOLIS. Ind.. Nov. 2 Orders bv the coal and fuel commission to certain) Indiana operators were is sued today, directing the aperators to produce oal for the consumers. The orders compell the companies to prescribe when and to whom and tor what purpose, together with the amount of coal to be shipped. The orders were issued to relieve shortages in certain schools, utilities anj hospitals. The list of companies ordered to make shipments has not been Kiven out by Chairman Jesse E. Eschbach. Attorneys for the nprators, affiliated with those of the Indian bituminous eoal operators' association, see in the orders of tho commission, opportunity lo present certain issues to the supremo court.

Weisbrod's Store Receives Y. M. B. C. Membership Dues Letters sent out by the executive committee of the Young Men's Business club asking the members to express their opinion regarding the things best for Richmond are meeting with a hearty response. Members in answering these questionnaires are asked to sign their names. Dues are bein& received at Weisbrod's Music store. The annual fee is $5 paying dues from Sept. 1, 1920 to Sept. 1, 1921.

BOY SCOUT LEADER ADDRESSES ROTARY; HILL IS HONORED W. E. Wylie, of Chicago, national field secretary of the Boy Scouts of America, addressed the Rotary club at Its weekly luncheon In the Arlington hotel, Tuesday noon. Mr. Wylie outlined for the Rotarians the work that had been done by the scout troops since its inception, the ideals of the organization and the program now being carried out. He asked the Rotary club to sponsor the formation of a representative council of men in this community for the purpose of reaching all the boys in the community, by employing a recognized scout leader to supervise the -scout masters of the various troops, stating that a town this size should have at least 20 troops. Arrange Float A committee for arranging a float to represent the Rotary club in the armistice day parade was appointed consisting of Walker Land, John Brookbank and Guy Means. Next week's meeting will be at the Joseph H. Hill greenhouse, the Rotarians being invited to be present at the presentation of medas won by G. E. Hill. A representative of the Grayfield Flower Culture Co., of Portland, Ore., will make the presentation. MUTINEERS WOUNDED IN NEW ORLEANS RIOT (By Associated Press) NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 2. Eleven Chinese, members of the crew of the British steamship Elmleaf, were wounded early today when guards resorted to pistol fire to quell a mutiny aboard the vessel. Twenty-four Chinese participated in the riot which was precipitated when officers of the ship announced that in compliance with federal regulations, no shore leave would 'be granted, i According to reports submitted at the customs house, the Chinese armed themselves with knives, pieces of pipe and scrap Iron, and rushed from the -forecastle in afl effort ? to overwhelm the guards. A number got off the ship and hid themselves In the woods bordering the river. The rapid firing of the guards influenced most of those hot wounded to surrender. Two of the wounded will die, according to reports. DISARMAMENT ASKED OF BAVARIAN GOVERNMENT (By Associated Press) MUNICH, Nov. 2 Demands for the prompt disarmament of militia detachments have been handed the Bavarian government by the Interallied control commission here. It is asserted in official circles the Bavarian government will ask the Berlin administration to refuse energetically to suppress defense organizations. LAKE SHIP EXTRICATED TOLEDO. Ohio. Nov. 2 The lake steamer William Wolf, which became fast in the New York Central drawbridge last night, holding up trains, was released this morning. The Wolf carried 10,000 tons of iron ore. . t. .

HARDING AND COX REST AT HOMES TODAY AFTER WEEKS OF STRENUOUS CAMPAIGNING

CBy Associated Press) MARION, O., Nov. 2. While the nation was recording its decision today on his candidacy for president. Sen ator Harding put politics out of his attentions and gave over the greater part of his time to a game of golf. ArranEine to visit the polls and cast his vote early in the forenoon, he ; chose to spend all of the remainder of the day 8 way from Marion. He selected the Sciota club, near Columbus, for his golf game and was to make the 40-mile trip back by motor late in the afternoon. Tonight with Mrs. Harding and a circle of relatives and friends, he will learn the result cf the balloting at his home, where local Republican leaders have planned a red fire celebration in his honor. If there was In I (ho eandid-itp's mind anv annrehension over the outcome, it did not manifest itself in his outward demeanor. He wore the same air of smiling confidence that has charac-' terized his manner throughout his campaign, and there was apparent an additional touch of satisfaction that the stress of political debate and maneuvering was over. Mrs. Harding Confident Mrs. Harding, his constant companion during his campaigning, appeared equally confident and the insisted on doing her full part to the end of the fight by accompanying him to the polls and casting her first vote for hlr.i. A slight cold kept her indoors yerterclay, but she said she felt much better today. Vacation plans are in formation for) air. ana Mrs. naraing, Dut aeiaii3 have not been announced. A trip that would take them away tor two weeks or more of rest has been recommended by their friends, and they are expected to make a decision within a day or two. Rest After Election . A secluded " place probably will be selected so that, should Mr. Harding of the annoyance which comes to a president-elect. Many of his admirers, confident of a Republican victory, already have given him the attention of a potential president and

WAYNE VOTE CAST EARLY; IS COMPLETE Over Three-fifths of Balloting in City Accomplished by 1 p. m. Rural Districts Keep Pace. WOMEN fWaT POLLS

Three-fifths of the total registered vote of the thirty-one precincts of the city of Richmond had been polled by 1 p. m. Tuesday. There are 12,676 registered voters in Richmond, and between the hours of 11:30 a. m. and 1 p. m., the 31 polling places reported a totaj of 7,714 votes cast, with no let up in the brisk balloting that had prevailed from the time the polls opened at 6 in the morning. Reports received from the polling places in the various townships of Wayne county outside of Richmond indicated that the country vote wra3 keeping pace with the city vote, and it is expected, that at least 95 per cent of the total registered vote, of the county, 23,547, would be cast before the polls close. Women Are First. Among the earliest voters were the women. In some instances women voted before they had prepared the breakfasts at their homes. As a rule the women went to their polling places just as soon as their early household duties permitted pnd, it is stated by election officials, there was very little confusion in the polling of the women voters. Judging for the little time taken by the average woman voter in preparing her ballot it was generally reported that the women, as a whole, were voting their tickets straight. It was also evident in practically every precinct that the majority of the men voters were voting straight. In the sixth precinct of the first ward a voting speed record for Wayne county was established, when 43 votes were cast in 30 minutes. This voting took place between 6 and C:30 in the morning. The weather in the early forenoon was favorable for many voters going to their polling places, but in the afternoon the sun disappeared and drab clouds constantly threatened snow flurries while a chill -wind blew. Weather Drab However, the voting in the afternoon continued almost .as, briskly a in Jhe. forenoon. .. Every preparation ganizationa for- getting out the Vote, but at noon there were indications that the belated voters would be few and far between. In the twenty-third precinct of the Fifth ward 115 of the 583 registered voters had cast their ballots by 7:15 in the morning. When the polls of the twenty-sixth precinct of the sixth ward opened at 6 a. m.. there was a long line of voters, including several women, waiting to cast their ballots. Vote Cast Early. In the fourteenth precinct of the third ward, 146 of the 449 registered voters had balloted by 8 a. m., and at the same hour 203 of the 629 voters of the thirty-second precinct of the seventh ward has cast their ballots. At 2:30 o'clock only 72 of the 449 registered had not voted in the fourteenth precinct. At 10 a. m., the officials of the polling place of the thirteenth precinct, second ward, telephoned to the election board for an additional ballot box. (Continued on Page Ten) the inevitable procession of officeseekers has begun. Requests for appointment to positions ranging from cabinet member down have reached Harding headquarters in quantity, and there has been a rush for postmasterships by many who are not aware that recent legislation has put these positions under the civil service. Many Offer Services One of those who offered to serve as secretary of state wrote ths senator that, although he was young and inexperienced, he had honest purposes and high aims, and was willing to (Continued' on Page Ten) Weather Forecast MOORE'S SPECIAL FORECAST The cold wave will continue to spread eastward and southward with temperatures several degrees below freezing over Wayne and adjacent counties early Wednesday morning. A reaction, however, to warmer weather is expected to take place the latter r.art of this week, becoming unsettled. For Indiana, by the United States Weather Bureau Partly cloudy and colder tonight; possibly snow flurries in extreme north portion; Wednesday fair. Temperatures Yesterday Maximum 57 Minimum 43 Today Noon 36 For Wayne County, by W. E. Moore. Partly cloudy and cold, with possibly a snow flurry Tuesday afternoon or night; Wednesday fair and continued cold. General Conditions The cold wave now covers -the entire central states, extending westward to the Rockies. The rain storm has moved to the eastern states and local snows are now falling in Ihe region of the cold wave. It Is fair in general, but is getting warmer again over western Canada. Temperatures are near zero in portions of the Rocky Mountain states.

Three Cars Stolen; Two Recovered; In Two Nights Three automobiles were stolen in tho last two nights from the dfstrict around North Eighth and A streets. A Buick roadster belonging to Lawrence Luken, which was stolen Menday night, was found on Southwest Third street Tuesday morning by the police. s A Chevrolet, touring car belonging to Everett Boval, of Centervllle, disappeared Sunday night, and a Ford coupe, the property of B. L. Kincaid, also of Centerville, was taken from the same place Monday evening. No trace of the latter two cars has been found.

FIRST TREND TO HARDING The first returns received today from Massachusetts and Kansas show an unmistakable trend for Senator Harding in the precincts that had reported in those states. The following Associated Press dispatches tell their own story: Boston, Nov. 2. The town of Mashpee, on Cape Cod, gave for president: Cox, 4; Harding, 43. Four years ago the vote or Mashpee for president was: Wilson, 21; Hughes, 12. The town of Norwell in Plymouth county voted as follows for president: Cox, 48; Harding, 409. The town of New Ashford, in Berkshire county, was the first in Massachusetts to report its vote for president. The tabulation of the vote was completed at 7:30 a. m., and resulted as follows: Harding and Coolidge (Rep.) 28; Cox and Roosevelt (Dem.) 6. Four years ago New Ashford gave Hughes, (Rep.) 16, and President Wilson, (Dem.), 7. TOPEKA, Kans.,- Nov. 2. Incomplete returns from four precincts out of 36 at 1 o'clock Tuesday gave Harding 109, Cox 99. Under the double election system counts began at 11 a. m. WICHITA. Kan., Nov. 2. The first 258 ballots counted in 6 of the 29 precincts in Wichita, gave Harding, 168; Cox, 90. KANSAS CITY, Kan., Nov. 2.-j Incomplete returns from 56 scatt .ed precincts in Kansas at 1:30 this afternoon showed the following results: Harding 1,136; Cox 592; for governor, Allen, Republican, 848; Davis, Democrat, 612; United States senator, Curtis, Republican, 744; Hodges, Democrat, 463. GUBERNAT0R1ALMCE . OCCUPIES LIMELIGHT IN STATE OF ILLINOIS (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Nov. 2. Deputies from the office of Charles F. Clyne United States district attorney, were added to the ballot, box guards of special police and party workers In Chicago today, following the warnings given judges in numerous precincts by Mr. Clyne to be on the watch for law violations While yesterday's heavy rain was not expected to cut the Chicago vote, Lieutenant-Governor Len Small and former Senator James Hamilton Lewis, Republican and Democratic candidates for governor respectively, each claimed an advantage from its effect on the down-state rural vote. There are eight other candidates for governor besides these two, and a considerable share of the estimated vote of 2.300,000 in the state is conceded by political experts to conditions other than those of the two major parties. The contest between Lewis and Small has aroused almost as much Interest as the presidential campaign. DETROIT, Nov. 2. Early voters in lower Michigan went to the polls this morning through a heavy rain, while those of the northern peninsula were greeted by colder weather and a fore cast of snow. Notwithstanding these conditions, election officials looked for a total vote of approximately 800,000. owing In part to unusual interest in ! state issues. . In addition to registering their were to elect congressmen and all state officers. Attorney General Alt J. Grossbeck and former Governor Vordhride-f N. Ferris, were resnerj tively Republican and Democratic gub ernatorial candidates. Among the state isrues counted upon to bring out a heavy vote, was a proposed constitutional amendment which would, in effect, abolish private and parochial schools. Reports from throughout Michigan this forenoon indicated a record vote was being cast despite a drizzling rain prevailing throughout the lower peninsula during the forenoon. The advices indicated that women made up from one-third to one-half of the early voters. Some confusion occurred in Grand Rapids where several hundred voters who registered at the city hall could not be Identified in the precinct files. Public Debt is Reduced During Month of October WASHINGTON, Nov. 2. Treasury operations for October resulted in a further reduction of the public debt, according to figures made public today, showing the gross debt to be $24,062,509,672. This represents a reduction of 124,846,455 during the month. TRANSFER UNKNOWN HERO OF WAR TO PARIS PARIS, Nov. 2 It is proposed by the the French government to lay before parliament a bill providing for the transfer of the body of an unknown soldier from the battle zone to the Pantheon in this city and it is probable an immediate vote will be requested. This movement is similar to one originated some time ago in England, it being decided there to bury an - unknown soldier in Westminster abbey' on Nov. 11, armistice day' -

RECORD VOTE EXPECTED IN WEST TODAY Interest in Many States Centers in Senatorial Contests Women Unknown Fact in Balloting. SOME BITTERGONTESTS

(By Associated Press.) SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2 Zest was added to election issues in California with the publication here today of statements by Senator Hiram W. Johnson, "Irreconcilable" opponent of the League of Nations, and Herbert Hoover, proponent of the league idea. The statements presented directly opposing views of Senator Johnson and Mr. Hoover, as to the attitude of Senator Harding and Samuel M. Shortridge, Republican candidate for senator from California toward the league of nations. Publication of a statement issued Sunday by Mr. Hoover, endorsing the candidacy of Senator Harding and Mr. Shortridge, led to the charge published yesterday that Mr. Shortridge and Mr. Hoover had agreed, to abandonment of the "lrreconcilables" on the league of nations issue. Contradict in Statements In a statement issued, last night, Senator Johnson declaring Senator Harding "says he has turned his back upon the league," and favors "neither reservations nor interpretations, but rejection of it." "Mr. Hoover", continued the statement, "says Mr. Harding is going into the league. I believe Mr. Harding." Continuing the Johnson statement declared the charges that there was an understanding between Mr. Hoover and Mr. Shortridge as to the attitude of the latter toward the' league had been denied by Mr. Shortridge. "I believe Mr. Shortridge," the statement added. LITTLE ROCK. Ark., Nov. 2. With Republicans centering their efforts in the third district to bring about a break in the solid Democratic delegation to congress, the voters of Arkansas today cast their ballots for candidates from president to the lesser officers. The third district contest was between John N. Millnaan, the Democratic Incumbent, and;; John I. WorthV TOPEKA, KatC Nov. 2. A record vote, possibly 650,000 or over, was forecast when the polls In the general election opened In Kansas today. Four years ago the vote was 629,613. Final campaign statements by chairman of the State committees claimed the state for their respective candidates. RENO, Nov. 2 "Fair weather and a heavy vote," is the forecast for election day in Nevada. Chief interest centers in the Senatorial race in which former Senator Charles B. Henderson, Democratic incumbent is opposed by former Governor Tasker L. Oddie, on the Republican ticket and Miss Anna Martin, a suffragist leader, contesting as an independent. DENVER, Nov. 2 Interest in Colorado's democratic-non-partisan contest which the Republican party for control of the state offices over shadowed (Continued on Page Ten)

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Nome, Former City Daring Gold Rush Days, Deserted (By Associated Press) SEATTLE. Wash.. Nov. 2 Nome, Alaska. which during the gold rush had a population estimated at 15,000, was left with ' but 200 inhabitants when the steamer Victoria, the last boat of the season for the states, sailed from ' there, according to passengers who were here today. . The .Victoria brought. 523 passengers from Alaska, 360 of whom were from Nome. Many of these declared they would not return. REPUBLICANS EXPECT TO DENT SOLID SOUTH IK -TODAY'S ELECTION - -'v Associated Press) ATLAN.rt, Ga., Nov. 2. Heavy voting throughout the South with thousands of women casting their first ballots for president, was predicted by election officials when the polls opened today. Favorable weather conditions -was expected to prevail during the day in most localities, although showers had been forecast for states along the Atlantic seaboard. Rain, election officials said, would keep many voters at home, particularly in the rural districts. Election day found Democratic leaguers confident they would make a clean sweep in all the southern states. The Republicans, however, claimed the would be able to elect their congressional candidates in at least half a dozen scatteied districts. The election of Colonel Alf Taylor, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Tennessee, was forecast by his supporters, who said his majority would be at least 15,000. Claim Majority. Tennessee Democrats, however, claim the re-election of Governor Roberts and are predicting that Governor Cox will tarry the state by 40,000 majority. Republican State Chairman John J. Gore, has conceded that Senator Harding probably would lose the state by a narrow margin. Leaders in both parties were claiming today that a heavy women vote would help their cause. Many Georgia women were expected to demand a vote despite the state law which provides that voters must register six months before election. Women of the state were rot registered because ratification of the federal suffrage amendment was completed less than six months ago. CHARLESTON. W. Va., Nov.. 2 In spite of the drizzling rain which fell over the greater part of the state this morning, West Virginia voters went early to the polls, heads of families with all their voting strength going together In any instances. The only disorders reported were from Snow Hill, Kanawha county, ; where-it was alleged the ballot box had been stolen. A party of government agents were sent to the town. SAVANNAH. Ga.. Nov. 2. Negro women were refused ballots at the voting places in Savannah today. Many negro women have registered here since the suffrage amendment became effective, but the election judges ruled that they were not entitled to vote because of a state law which requires registration six months before elect' n. No white women presented themselves at the polls. COLUMBIA. S. C, Nov. 2 Disinclination of election managers to accept the authorized pay of a dollar a day resulted in the ballot boxes in several Columbia precincts still remaining unopened at 11 o'clock. When the polls opened at 7 o'clock election managers were on hand in only one of the eleven precincts of the city. (Continued on Page Ten)

NATION WILL REGISTER ITS CHOICE TODAY Men and Women of 48 Sovereign States go to Polls to Cast Ballots in Genera Election. WOMEN SWELL CROWDS (By Associated Press.) NEW YORK, Nov. 2. Men and women voters of the 48 sovereign states of the nation went to the polls today to select a new president for the four years beginning March 4, next. Before the dawn of another day has broken, the country in all likelihood, will know whether Warren G. Harding. Republican, or James M. Cox. Democrat, has been elected to succeed Woodrow Wilson, for it is generally agreed that barring a miracle, none of the other five candidates has a chance. This choice, it is estimated, will be registered by a record vote of between 20,000.000 and 30,000,000 persons, many of whom are women who have been enfranchised since the last presidential election and are voting today for the first time. Weather Varies Weather running the entire gamut from "fair and warm" in the south to "rain or snow" in the Great Lakes region, and the weatherman's hesitating "unsettled conditions" on the Atlantic seaboard, greeted the nation's voters as they lined up at polling places. Before noon scattering reports from four corners of the country Indicated that men and women alike were defying the elements where they threatened and were taking early advantage of nature's smiles in more fortunate sections to discharge their ancient prerogative in the case of the men voters, and their new privilege. In that of the newly enfranchised women. The Berkshire county town of New Ashford, in , Massachusetts, was the first to report its final returns. By a vote of five to one it ennunclated to the world Its choice for the nation's chief executive. The vote was: Harding, 28; Cox. 6. Second only in interest to the contest for the presidency is the fight between the two major parties for the control of the next congress. Thirtyfour United States senators. 32 to fill seats now held by 17 Democrats and 15 Republicans and two to fill the unexpired terms caused by the deaths -of Senators Bankhead, Alabama, and Martin, Virginia, both Democrats, are being chosen as well as an entire new house of representatives, composed of 435 members. Senate Divided. The present senate is composed of 47 Democrats, 48 Republicans and one Republican and progressive. The present consists of 190 Democrats. 232 Republicans," two independent Republicans, one independent and one prohibitionist. There are also nine vacancies. Will IL Hays and George White, Republican and Democratic national chairmen respectively, each continued confident of victory when the polls opened. Mr. Hays reiterated his prediction that the Republican ticket was "certain to obtain 368 electoral votes." and that there was a strong possibility that the total might reach the 400 mark. A total of 266 is necessary to elect. Mr. White gave out no last minute prediction on the electoral vote but renewed his exprFslon of confidence in the election of Governor Cox. Each chairman also predicts control of the next congress by his party. League Is lesue. The campaign itself, waged principally around the league of nations issue, did not come to an end until en early hour this morning. Senator Harding spent election eve quietly at his home in Marlon, Ohio, while Governor Cox wound up his campaign at a big meeting in Toledo last night, but state and local candidates throughout, the country kept up their quest for votes into the dark hours of the night Unsettled weather, with the possibility of rain, faced the early voters of the eastern states as they trudged to the polls to cast their ballots, while those of the upper Mississippi vallev and northern New England and New York prepared for the weatherman's prediction of snow. The rest of the country generally is expected to vote under clear skies. Hear Returns at Home. Senator Harding will await Hie verdict of the electorate at his home in Marlon, where he will receive news bulletins compiled from figures collected by The Associated Press. Governor Cox plans to receive the returns in the office of his newspaper, the Dayton Daily News, which is a member of The Associated Press, and will obtain its full election night service. Governor Calvin Coolidge of Massachusetts. Republican vice-presidential nominee, will watch the returns at Boston, while his Democratic opponent, Franklin D. Rosevelt. will await the result at his home in Hyde Park, New York. New York state's citizenry went to the polls in large numbers early today and officials predicted that at the close of the ballot boxes at 6 p. m. Tuesday at least three million of the 3,500,000 qualified men and women " will have expressed their choice for national, state and local officers. Send Ba'lots to Soldier Secretary 'of State Hugo has sent 20,000 ballots to soldiers, sailors and marines in overseas service. These' votes will be counted in December. In addition to expressing choice for national officers, the voters were called upon to elect a new state leg- -Islature. t - - Governor Alfred E. Smith," Demo- . . crat. seeking re-election. Is opposed by Nathan L. Miller, of Syracuse, for raer Judge of the court of appeals United States Senator James W Wadsworth. Jr,' a Republican, caadi(ContinueC on Page Ten)