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1 CAFE FEAR NEWS UY THE NEWS rCAl'SEITIS WEATHER. F AXE- A.TTEK Subscribe to the Cape Fear News the Paper That Prints the Truth FULL TEUKUL1THJC KEPUXT8. FLU. TELEGRAPHIC VOL. i. NO. 263. rAVETTEVIULE. N. C, THURSDAY MORNING. NOV EMBEK 71916. PRICE, 4 PES XZJJt w i:e.3 c::e r:::::io i f tf ? f " ? f f 1 ICEMEtt- No laformatkM Available u U Laos Life r DaauCg' Dtase the Liacr. SHIP FLEW THE V. & FLAC Amd was Satliac Utsier CJiara ter ta aa Aaterkaa Shippia Fin. OfficUb Bare m De fiaaU laorauiioa aa Yet- , CBy WwitlI Newn Service.) London, No. 8- It M reported kero today that the American Haw- alia liner Columbia with cm f Aahout ww hundred Americana aboard was attacked and shelled by a sub marine todajr somewhere off the Po--tofaM eoaat Wireless call for aid were repot ted along the Portiurueae and French coasts. It wa aaid the submarine the unn that had been waylay ing neutral vessels ia the vicinity for the r-t three week.. mbte sailed frw .., Vrr1- n October 2S trader . i,i rter -. Genos hv French port. No iforma , t'ofi - available aa to thr im''? . ki "f life or the extent of (e uua age done the liner . Flew United States Flac New York. Nov. 8 The ColumUa atyh'v.'gh owned by the American Haw"n Company was under charter to the France, and Canada Company an American shipping concern. It wai positively stated that the veasel carried no explosives. There were about 80 teamen and borne t end era on board all American. The ship flew the United States flag. Ne Official Information. Washington, Nov. B. Ke ports 01 1 the shelling of the Hawaiian Ameri can liner Columbia by a submarine caused alarm in official circles. Details as yet have not been receiv ed from an! American diplomatic or consular agent. In the absence of dennafe infor ms Uur state depsrtment officials de-cll'i-d to discuss the case. California Reported 6.0C(6Fovor Wilson (Br International ?ws Serre.l San Francisco, Nov, 8. Chairman Chaushman of the Democratic state central committe issued the following: "We have checked up accurately In every section of California and can state definately that WiUon has car ried California by t least 6,000 ma jority and we have so informed Mo Cormick. OREGON GOES TO HUGHES (By International News Service.) Portland, Oregon, Nov. 8- Com plete returns from 240 out of 278 precincts in Multnomah county gives Hughes 22,354. Wilson 18,921. INDICATED IN LATE RETURNS ooais mmmanm STATE Cf OE Fan The oo1 OM SUtt of North CaroUaa la Safe ia the FoU Aeaia. Jteturna received up to lata hour this asorninr; mdiealed the following T vault by coantiee: Alamance Deaaoeratie by 300. Alexander Republican. Alleghany-Democratic by ISO. Anson Democratic by 1,850. ! A she Democratic Beaufort Democratic by 200. Bertie Democratic by 1,250. Bladen Democratic by 600. i Buncombe Democratic by 600. Burke Democratic by 150. CeldweJl Democratic by 250. Camden Democratic by SOS. ! Cartcrt Democratic by 40. Caswell Democratic by 700. Catawba Republican. Chatham Democratic by. 850. Chowan Democratic by 675. Cir Republican. Clrvland Democratic by 1.600. Craven Democratic by 1.200. Cumberls-i Democrat by 700. r . t v. r,j :'" tr 000. - , - "fix ' T : It " -t"rr .!' bj, 4 .1. P'-.rha'!.' re.enic,i;ny )00. cmtie hv 1.T0O. Forsyth- -Democratic by S00. Franklin Democratic by 1.550. Gantf n Democratic by 700. Cranvilie Democratic by 1.000. (Continued From Page 8.) All COni III ILCraCRATIC From Indications North Caro lina E'ected Ten Democratic v Congressmen. A solid Democratic delegation in Congress was returned in North Caro lina yesterday, as follows: First District John H. Small, Beau fort county. Second District Claud Kitchin. Ilailifax county. Third IHntrict George E. Hood, Wayne; county. ..Fourth District Edward W. Too, Johnston county. Fifth District Charles M. Stedman Guilford county. Sixth District Hannibal U Godwin Harnett county. Serenth District Lee D. Robinson. Anson county Eighth District R. L. Doughton, Alleghany. Ninth District E. V. Webb, Cleve land county. - Tenth District Zebulon Weaver, Buncombe county. OREGON TO HUGHES (By international News Service J Portland, Nov. 9. Returns from' every county in Oregon except one gives Hughes a lead of 7,272, HQB'flO c:: It la Now Practically- Wilsoa haa 2i Votes ia the Etccteeimi College. DEMOCRATS CONFIDENT WUhob Will Receive a Majority ia Miaiaeftota and Last Ke ports From California Claiai That stale by 6,900. Waahington. Not. 9 Special) Mr. flognea appears te hare carried the following fifteen states: Connecticut! with 7 electorial votes; Deleware, 8; Illinois, 29; Indiana, 15; Iowa, 13; Maine, 6; Massachusseta, 18! Michigan, 15; New Jersey, 14; New York, 45; Pennsylvania, 88; Rhode Island, S; South Dakota, 6; Venaoat, 4; Wiscoattn, TX. Total for Hughes 230. Wilsoa Alabama, 12; Arinma, 8; Ara ,: .oraoo, o; nwoa, Georgia, 14; Idaho, 4; Kansas, 10; Kentucky, 13; Louisiana, 10; Mary land, 8; Mississippi 10; Missouri, 13; Montana, 4; Nebraska, 8; Nevada, 8; North Dakota, ; North Carolina, 12; Ohio, 24; Oklahoma, 10; South Caro- !ina, 9; Tennesse, 12; Texas, 20; j and V. T. Wallace, will leave here on Utah, 4; Tinrmia, 12; Washington, 7;.ke "ening of the 21st for Max ton Wyoming, 3; Total, Z5 votes in the.'"" wi Uk ,he shri" dectorirf college for Wilson. ! K Bern to attend the . Institution and Care- States yet claused doubtful are California, 13; Minnesota, 12; N Hampshire, 4; New Mexico, S; Oregon j 5; and West Virginia, 8. Total 45. Reports From California. Chairman Cushman of the Demo cratic central committee informed Mr. McCorraick, chairman of the Natio nal Democratic Committee that Cali fornia had gone safely Democratic by 6.000 majority. '' Minnesota Turns to Wilson. The last word from Minnesota gave Wilson 1, 313 majority with 693 pre cincts yet to be heard from. AM lat est reports showed a steady "gain Tor Wilson, in that state. West Virginia. Senator Chilton, of West Virginia wired Chairman McCormick early this morning that West Virginia was un doubtedly Democratic, although it is claimed by both sides. New Mexico. No figures were available early this morning from New Mexico. Late yesterday afternoon returns were fav oring Wilson. Taking into consideration the latest reports and estimates from doubtful states it is thought Wilson is elected although the final outcome is still shrouded with uncertainty. Hughes Leads in Oregon. 'Hughei still appears to havea lead over Wilson in Oregon. 1,466 precincts in North Dakota out of 1,805 give Wilson 42.143. Hughes 43, 068. This lead it is thought will 'give North Dakota over to the Re-, publican candidate. .O0IS KILLED E2PEHI ENTIII G 1VIT1I A LIOLIB Exjslodea ia Mis! Air ami Occu pants are Harleai lata the firrer Below. By Intrraarissial Kcwa SerrfatJ Wasr.inrton, Nor. 8 During a spectacular experiment with a new type of aeroplane bomb at Indian Head this aftemeoa Kara Lieuten ant Oarene K. Branson and Luther Welsh were instantly lulled.. While flyinf at aa altitude of 1,000 feet the bacab exploded immediately beneath the aeroplane completely destroying it. . - Branson, pilot of the machine, and Welsh, who had just hurled the bomb fell together with parts of the ma chine into the Potomac River. i:ilTUi:iOFTI!E geveral FayetteviDe People to Attend Ceremonial Session at New Bern. i Mr. E. M. Sheet and daughter, Mirs Emma, Messrs. E. L. Eemsburg monial session of Sudan Temple, A. A. O. N. Mi S. on November 22nd. The purpose of this great gather ing of the state Shriners is to insti tute another Temple which will have i x- .W r 1 .... U the exeeptation of two counties, which j are under jurisdiction of the Oasis Temple at Charlotte. The folowing program has been an nounced: . ; Morning Session &' 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 a. m. Recorders Reception and Registration. Meeting. old friends and making new ones. 12:00 m. to 1:30 p. m. Luncheon 1:30 p. m. to 3:30 p. m. Automobile ride for the ladies. S:30 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. Parade. J ?1 p. m. to 7:30 p. m. Banquet ' j 8:00 p. m. Ceremonial Session. . j Re option and Musical Concert for the . Lsilies. ItFTTIN'G IN NEW YORK IS TWO TO ONE FAVOR WILSON ( By International News Sec vice New Yor, Nov. 8. Betting tonight was two to one that Wilson has been elected. SWING IN CALIFORNIA TOWARD HVGHES, EPORT (By International News Service.) San Francisco, Nov. 9. In 4,8-i2 ' precincts in California Wilson has 419, 927. Hughes 418. 416. The ' recent reports have shown a tendency to swing toward Hughes. ..c-Mtyerevyoi etaoin shrdlu cmfwyp APPARHJUY LEAD III CALIFOId.'IA AND .'WEWtk ELECTS IHTsI California, New Mexico, shire and West Virginia Remained in Doubtful Column at Three O'CIock this Morning. Last Reports Gave Wilson Strong Lead in Minnesota and Indicates he Had Apparently Carried Cali fornia by 6,000. HEPUBUCAV PAPE IV NORTH DAKOTA HAS NOW CONCEDED THE STATE Iateraataawal fewa Service Fargo, N. D, Nor. 91.649 predacta givea Preaideat Wil soa 48.279. -Hagbee 46A44. The Grand Fort Herald, a Republi can paper team die Wilaea car ried the state by 1.50. Keatacky'a Tote Louisville, Nov. 9 With all reoaties reported Kentucky givea Wilsoa 27 JUS plurality over HogheC New Mexico For Wilsoa. ..New Mexico, Nov. 9 With Several counties yet te bear froas returns at midnight give Wil son a lead of 1.484 over Hughes la New Mexico. SI STEAMSHIP ARABIA ! Ambassador Page Notifies State Department of Submarine Activities. Washington, Nov. 8. A cable dis- patch from American Ambassador count will be required to decide who Page at London to the state depart- has won the state, ment today indicated that lives were The big outstanding feature at mid lost in the destruction by a submarine nipht was that although Wilson had of the steamship Arabia, a British the better of it on the face of the re Vessel, turns there was still absolutely no The cablegram stated that 483 pas- justification of victory for either can sengers including women and children dirlate.' wre aboard the vessel and that "most Claim"' of the election by narow were saved." pluralities were put forth by both He added that details are lacking parties M midnight. Press dispatches from London had Wilson's Statement, said all persons on the ship had been tVes. ' r.t Wilson through his Secre rescued but that it had been sunk f-,ry l;iiml his election on the without warning. It is not known trigth f h:s : p-'rePt lead in Cali whether any Americans were on the forma and Minnesota. Arabia but the department states is Secretary Tumulty said: expecting acomplete report from Mr. Page. TREND IN CAL. TO WILSON. (By International N Service San Francisco, Nov. 8.rr-Returns ' n;a are ours, from 4,445 precincts out of 5, 917 in I The Republicans are not sure of a California give Wilson S.VJ.fiiS. Hugh-' ,ingle state west of the Mississippi es S47.92S. I River except Ioa which they have WEST VIRGINIA GIVES HI C.HFS 1 carried by a greatly reduced plu Hl'GHES 4U03 MtJORITY rality." . The President and his official family (By Intrrwatieaal .Km Service-! has spent twenty-four sleepless hour Charleston. W. Va., Nov. 9 Hughes jn aeeking some conclusive proof that lead over Wilson in West Virginia was Mr. Wilson has safely won. Thia suddenly increased by 1,533 votes just pr0of while it appeared to satisfy tho before midrvsht by the returns from tenants of Shadow Lawn was admit McDowell. This made his toal plurali- ty over Wilson S,o. VM'S Minnesota, New Hamp (By latcrastieaisl News Sersios.) New York, Nov. 8. At midnight tonight the closest presidential elec tioa ia 32 years appeared to hang upon the results ia the state of Cali fornia, and New Mexico. Wilson leading in both states had enough .sure electoral votes to win ia the event if his carrying them, with their combined vote of ,16. Ha had' been gaming steadily ia California' from four o'clock in the afternoon,. when he took the lead over Hughes,. ia the returns. On the face of scat--tering returns received from New Mexico Mr. Wilson appeared U t far the better rhance in that vxtr In addition to Caiif -rn.s v Mexico, Minnesota with 12 vnt " i Hampshire with 4, and West I with 8, still remained in ihe d-.J' ' : ' column. I Contest Coaaecticutt. . Futhermore it was announced t" Homer Cummings, Democratic candi date fnr I'nited States Senate in Con necticutt that he intended to file contest arainst the casting of the eleefvrial vote for Hughes on the ground of irregularities. In New Hampshire the unofficial count gave Hughes a plurality of 161. This will be contested, but official We are now certain of the Presi dent's election by a safe majority in the electors! collefro. We are certain of California and Minnesota. Besides; this North Dakota, Kansas, New Mex ico, New Hampshire and West Virgi- (Continued on Page tour.)
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