Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, November 3, 1914, Page 1

OLUME IV eavy VYote 3eing Polled Throughout The Country AIR WEATHER PREVAIL- ED ALLOWING THE VOTERS NO EXCUSE FOR NOT VOTING arp Contest In New England and Through The Middle West; South Going Democratic {By Assoclated Preus) ashington, Nov. 3.—Generally r weather favored the election oughout the United Stutes today the selection of senators, con- ssmen and governors. Local con_ ts also are on in many States. ports from all States indicated t a heavy vote is being polled. ere are many sharp contests in England and the Middle West he senatorial and congressional es. Activity of the Democratic ders in the ‘“‘solid South™” in get- g out the vote indicates a heavier e than usual in other than a idential election. W IT LOOKS IN - SOME STATES INew York, Nov. 3.—Campaign nagers of all parties have found hard to estimate the listlessness d apparent indifference of the vot- . In this State both Republicans Democrats have complained that p congressional elections vere be- neglected for the gubernatorial d senatorial contests. There is no bt that the European war has n a political godsend to the Demo- tic administration. Before the began Democratic leaders were nowledging that they would lose enteen congressmen in New York te alone. But from the beginning the war the Demogratic star has n in the ascendant. The Repub- ans have pinned their faith also the effect of the hard times on the er. They are certain that the n who was out of a job on Aug. will not accept any explanation t the war is to blame for the de- ession. But this party has aban- ned its early hope of electing a ority of the Congress delegation pm this State. The Progressive ntingent in Congress will probably cut from 18 down to 7. Ohio and Illinois present doubtful uations, with many local compli- tions that may result in surprises both States. The church issue s been injected into the ~ampaign Ohio under bitter circumstances d also a spirited fight over the pro- bition issue is being waged. Wisconsin also presents debatable ritory, while Indiana is expected g0 Democratic. This party also pks for victory in South Dakota. San Francisco, Nov. 3.—Califor- n State committees for the three ties are each claiming the victory, assertions being made in each ge upon lately received informa- n. Many Republican voters have nounced their determination not vote for the Republican candidate, d the same applies to the members the Progressive and the Demo- tic parties. The betting of the come is even money. Oregon is going Republican It 11 not be a landslide, but the Re- blican candidate for the zovernor- P is regarded as being absolutely e. State prohibition will prob- ly lose. LEAGUE OF CITY OFFICIALS Houston, Texas, Nov. 3.—The gue of Texas Municipalities is lding its two days’ session in this ¥, beginning toaay, with an in- resting program which has been epared by its president, Mayor A. Wooldridge and 1ts secretary, Dr. rman G. James. This is compar- ively a new organization, composed the mayors and other officials of e various leading efties in the te. Motor vans have been superceding 0 'wn vehicles in the parcel ‘business of Scotch cities. 1§ !cello, at the PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE BOOST—REMEMBER THAT SATAN STAYED IN HEAVEN UNTIL HE BEGAN TO KNOCK HIS HOME TOWN. GEORGIA STATE FAIR Macon, Ga., Nov. 3.—Special days have been arranged for the Georgia State fair, which opens here today and continues until the 13th inclusive. Yn view of the fact that farmers are being urged to turn to cattle by way of diversification from cotton, particularly interesting and timely will be the large showing of beef cattle and of swine. Large agricultural exhibits have been en- tered, the poultry show will be op_ ened for six days, and racing will be in progress for five. The midway lis the largest and most attractive ever organized for a fair in the Scuth. Thusday will be Wild West Day, with exhibitions by the “101 Ranch;” Nov. 10, Ford Day; Nov. 1, Peace Day and the 12th of the month will be devoted to the pro- ducts of Georgia. More than $16,000 will be distributed in cash prizes, one third of this going to the racing. Harding Talks To Bankers About Cotton Pool (By Associated Press.) Washington, Nov. 3.—Governor Hamlin and W. P. G. Hurding of the federa] reserve board are in Boston today to appeal to New Eng- land bankers to subscribe to the $135,000,000 cotton pool. They be- lieve they will be successfal. President Goes To Princeton To Cast His Vote (8y Aassociated Press.) Washington, Nov. 3.—President Wilson left this morning for Prince- ton to vote and will return to the White House tonight in time to re_ ceive election reports. Liverpool Cotton Ass’'n Consider Re-Opemng {The Cotton Market| (By Assoclated Press) Liverpool, Nov. 3.—The Liver- pool Cotton Association meet today to consider a resolution relative to! reopening the cotton market. U. C. V. REUNION Little Rock, Ark., Nov. 3.—The reunion of the United Confederate Veterans of Arkansas is heing held here, commencing today and contin- uing through the 5th. The Sons of Veterans ‘-have had the meeting in charge and in view of the fact that this may possibly: be one of the last reunions to be held by the veterans of this State, the plans have been elaborately carried out. The enter- tainment includes balls, receptions and parades. TIME THE CLUB WAS DOING BUSINESS Jacksonville, Nov. 3.—A meeting of the executive committee of the Florida 20,000 Bale Club is expect- ed to be called some time this week, according to a letter received from President F. A. Simon, of Monti- organization’s head- quarters in the Robinson building, on the Riverside viaduct. This meeting will be followed immediate- ly by the beginning of the active campaign for the soliciting of orders to dispose of the distresscd Florida cotton. No reguMr soliciting has been done yet, but, judging from the numerous letters of inquiry re- ceived at the local headquarters, the campaign will be one of the easiest selling efforts ever made in Jackson- ville. Had Russia’s government railways been operated as economically in 1910 as were her private lines the saving in operating expenses would have exceeded $37,000,000. Pri- vate companies in European and in Asiatic Russia operate 13.256 miles of railway. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, TUESDAY, NOV. 3, 1914. War Between Turkey And Triple Entente Is On; 15,000 Turks In Egypt, 300,000 March on Russia CZAR OF RUSSIA REFUSED TO ACCEPT THE APOLO- GY OF TURKEY, SENDING IN RETURN A DECLARATION OF WAR; RUSSIA IS CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS In The Meantime Britain Bombarded Turkish Fort In Arabia Effecting Its Capture; Germans Pouring Into Turkey To Command a Turkish Detachment 300,000 TURKS MARCH ! AGAINST RUSSIA, (By Associated Press.) Berlin, by Wireless, Nov. 3.—A report from Athens says that 15,000 Turks are already in Egypt and that 300,000 Turkish troops have marched against Russia. It is an- nounced here that Britisn cruisers sank a Greek torpedo boat, mlstak- ing her for a Turkish veesel. GERMANY SENDS TROOPS TO TURKEY (By Associated Prese.) ‘Londen, Nov. 3.—lIt is an- nounced that Germany is pouring officers and men into Turkey. They are to command a Turkish detach- ment equipped with modern weapons which the Germans have supplied. ENGLAND AND TURKEY AT WAR (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 3.—England and Turkey are actually at war. A Brit- ish cruiser is attacking the Turkish barracks at Akabah. BRITISH CAPTURE AN ARABIAN TOWN (By Associated Press ) London, Nov. 3.—The British cruiser Minervella has shelled and captured Akabah, a fortified town in Arabia on an arm of the Red Sea. There was some loss to troops hold- Ilng the place but no Britich casual- e | ! General Castlenan of the F care of France in the field near t RUSSIA REFUSES TO ACCEPT TURKEY'S APOLOGY | (By Associated Press) London, Nov. 3.—Russia has re- fused to accept Turkey's apology for the raid on the Russian navy in the Black Sea and a state of war actual- ly existg between the two nations. The Grand Vizier hag made every ef- fort to conciliate the entente powers but it is not believed that his sup- port in the cabinet is strong enough to force the Porte to accept the terms formulated. In France, British advices are that the battle has rolled back from the Belzian coast to more southerly points. The Germans have not ex- hausted their resources in their ef- forts to cut through to Calais. In East Prussia the Russians are . withstanding the Germans’ violent attacks. The Russian left wing in , Galacia is threatened by Austrians. , Petrograd says the report of the fal of Przemys] is premature. 1 RUSSIAN CZAR ORDERS ATTACK ON TURKEY, (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 3.-—A Rcuter dis- ‘patch from Tiflis, the capital of the Russian province of the same name in Trane-Caucasia, says it is an- nounced that the Czar has ordered rench army and President Poin- he battle line. The visit of the ago. With Premier Viviani he he camp of the commader, and line of soldiers, extending for more than a hundred miles. Th e Czar and Emperor William' are he only other rulers of import ance who have gone out to the presndent was made two weeks drove in an automobile out to t with him went up and down the battlefields to mingle with their troops. { THE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM the Caucasian army to cross the frontier and attack the Turks. RUSSIANS REPULSED BY TURKS (By Assoclated Press.) Constantinople, Nov. 3.—It is of- ficially announced that the Russians attacked the Turks on the Caucasian frontier and were repuised with Tosses. RUSSIANS WELL ESTABLISHED London, Nov. 3.—The Star today publishes a dispatch f rom {ts Pet- rograd correspondent saying the Russians are securely established inside the East Prussian frontier. NO ALLIANCE BETWEEN PERSIA AND TURKEY (By Assoclated Press) Petrograd, Nov. 3.—The Persian legation here denies reports pub- lished in the Russian and foreign press that there is an alliance be- tween Turkey and Persia. (——— GERMAN SUBMARINE RETURNS TO PORT (By Associated Press.) Berlin, Nov. 3.—The German submarine which destroyed the Brit- ish cruiser, Hermes, off Tover last | Saturday, has returned safely to i port, it is announced. Name not given, lGERMANS ABANDON LEFT BANK OF YSER (By Associated Prees.) ; Paris, Nov. 3.—It was officially mnnounced this afrernoon that the Germang appear to have completely 'abandoned the left bank of the Yser below Dixmude. The allies occupled ‘points on the river without much ‘difficulty. Repeated German attacks 'to the north of Lys were rcpulsed. _— | RUSSIANS DECLARE SUCCESS IS THEIRS | (By Associated Press) ' London, Nov. 3.—An {imperial manifesto of war with Turkey has been issued from Petrograd, says a dispatch. It asserts that Germany and Austria incited Turkey against Russia. Supreme confidence in Russian triumph is cxpressed. Rumored That German Crown Prince Is Wounded (By Associated Press.) London, Nov. 3.—A Berne dis- patch to the Times declares a-rumor persists that a wounded man brought recently to Strassburg Palace is the 'German Crown Prince. HUNTING FOR DEFAULTING COUNT! TREASURER Jacksonville, r\ov. 3.—The sher- iff’s office here Sunday night re ceived advices from the authorities of Bradford county asking for the vurrest of F. N. Andrews, former treasurer of that county, who is wanted thee on a charge of misap-- propriating public funds. The ad vieos stated that Andrews had been previously arrested in Birmingham, following charges against him that he was some $800 or a $1,000 short in his accounts. The advices also stated that Andrews’ father came to "his assistance stating that he would ‘make the alleged shortage good. An- drews wag liberated on hord and it is said that a subsequent auvdit of his books revealed an alleged shortage of approximately $3,500 iustead of the amount previously stated. Tt is alleged that Andrews left Starke Saturday. He is described as being .35 vyears of age; 6 feet tall; dark complexion; broad, full face; high cheek bones, gmall crease in the cen- ter of his lower lip. He 1s said to ismoke cigarettes incessantly, is gen_ ial in manner and a big talker. S. C. POULTRY SHOW Spartanburg, S. C., Nov. 3.—One ‘of the largest poultry shows ever held in thig section of the country will be opened here today and con- tinue until Friday. J. H. Wolsief_ fer, of Vineland, N. J., will act as judge. Many cash and merchan- dise prizes have been offered on all the popular breeds, besides an array of cups and medals. - |were designed by Paquin. No. 2. —_— Troops To Be Sent Into The Striking Dist. Soon THIS IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH REQUEST FROM FEDERAL COURT The Officers In Charge Are Un- able To Cope With The Situation and Troops Will Be Sent To Restore Order (By Associated Press.) Weshington, Nov. 3—It has been decided to send federal troops into the Hartford Valley strike soon. The mines are in the hands of re- ceivers and the constables are un- able to cope with the situation. The federal court has asked for troops. FAMOUS BAND IN TEXAS Dallas, Texas, Nov. 3.—The United States Marine Band, one of the famous musical organizations of the country will play in this city today. Two programs will be given, matinee and evening, and at the matinee perf'rmance the school children of the city will be admit- ted free. Official records prove that shortly after the organization of the marine corps, in 1801, this body of musicians was organized as a part and parcel of the government. The band had no regular leader until August, 1815, when J. L. Chubb, of the sloop Lexington, was regular- ly appointed and served until 1824, President Lincoln in July, 1861, set his signature to the law which es- tablished the Marine Band as the first official musical organization in the military service of the United States. A large hall has been erected at the marine barracks in Washing- ton, where rehearsals are held, and where, during the winter season, concerts are given twice a week. These are largely attended by the leaders of Whshington soclety, both official and social. PAVLOWA AT THE METROPOLITAN New York, Nov. 3.—Mme. Anna Pavlowa, who will dance ai the Met- ropelitan Opera house this evening, has just returncd from Europe, where she wa: arrested ns a spy. Mme. Pavlowa was dancing in Ber- lin just before the war began, and awairded the Order of Merit from the Kaiser. When war wus declared this did not save her from arrect, however, and she was de- tained several days, all her baggage wag searched and she was freed only on condition that she Jeave the country at once. Mme. Pa.lowa's entire ballet and symphony orches- tra of close to 100 were reassembled in London. She has brought with her for this American tour new scen- ery and costumes, most of which The chief dancer with Mme. Pavlowa this winter will be M. Clustine, who hag been dancing in Paris, o FLORIDA WEST COAST TO SEEK BELGIAN IMMIGRANTS Washington, Nov. 3.—An im- portant movement sooking toward the securing of desirable immigrants from war-stricken Belgiumi for the Florida West coast, is being initiat. ed by responsible parties around Pensacola, who have written to Sen- ator Fletcher about it. Senator Fletcher is arranging to take the matter up with the immigration au- thorities here. Some of the sena- tor's correspondents say they under- stand England will transport the penniless Belgians free to their new homes. It is proposed in some in- stances to sell them land on such easy terms they can pay for Iit. ‘Others will be asked to come and work on the farms at good wages and under better living conditions than they or their children will ever know in desolated Belgium. The Grand Trunk Railway is in- creasing in vigor its “safety mrst” campaign. : & (=