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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
1
Campaign notes show Republicans focusing last days on arousing enthusiasm for the ticket in New York Ohio and Indiana aiming to mobilize voters ahead of upcoming races. Party organizers emphasize rallies speeches and get-out-the-vote efforts in major urban and battleground regions.
Taft begins a tour of Indiana after leaving Cincinnati with a slate of day meetings and planned night speeches. The national committee emphasizes coordination with state groups and aims to conserve Taft's voice for key evening events while boosting speakers in Ohio Indiana and New York ahead of the election.
A political push is planned with speakers including Mr Tatt Postmaster General Meg a Secretary iurfield and others. The campaign targets Indiana and Ohio with vigorous support from national committees and listed lawmakers.
Theodore C. Tiedebahl, accused of embezzling $17,256 from the Conrad Zeipp Brewing Co of Chicago where he was secretary and treasurer, was brought to police headquarters in Denver. His wife feared he might kill himself and asked officers to remove revolvers from the chief’s desk. He was arrested last night and awaits arrival of Chicago officers with requisition papers. he says he is willing to return without formal requisition.
The White Ribbon Special carrying 1446 delegates to the Sith national convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union arrived in Omaha from Denver via the Northwestern and departed on the Union Pacific a half hour later. A prayer service was held at Union Station and Mrs. Lillian M. N. Stevens, national president, received a loving cup from the local union. Delegates joined the train here and more were to join at other points in the state.
Paris telegraphs that France offers to Mexican authorities that King Victor Emmanuel of Italy be appointed to arbitrate the competing claims of France and Mexico to the ownership of Clipperton Island. The suggestion was sent amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Morning Journal reports a $400000 bet suit filed by Governor Haskell of Oklahoma against W. Hearst is invalid per Nebraska lawyers. They note Nebraska punitive damages cap and that the petition lacks affidavits from Governor Haskell or his attorneys as required, leaving the case without standing until proper affidavits are filed.
The Bernalillo county Republican convention meets at Eks theater at 10 in the morning with preliminary business in the morning and nominations likely in the afternoon. Hon. Thomas J. Catron of Santa Fe will speak after sessions. Delegations caucused at Republican headquarters with a large crowd expected and a party-wide meeting planned at 9 at headquarters to receive primary returns.
Reports from Reelfoot Lake and Union City describe a mob abducting and killing Captain Rankin near Trenton while Governor Patterson offers a $10,000 reward and orders militia. separate dispatches from Parkersburg cover Taft day in West Virginia with large demonstrations and sharp attacks on Bryan.
Memphis Tennessee October 20 Governor Patterson announced a $10000 reward for the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the murder of Colonel Taylor and Captain Rankin. He learned a surveyor with the lawyers is missing and may have met the same fate. He asked Northwestern counties authorities if troops are necessary.
At the National American Woman Suffrage convention in Buffalo, Harriet M. Johnson Woods urged women to push court action over disenfranchisement. She cited legal decisions and constitutions and called for women to register, qualify as jurors, and win a test case to reach the supreme court.
A Buffalo newspaper quotes a convincing telegraph forger as endorsing William Jennings Bryan while opposing William Howard Taft. The forged statements appear aimed at shaping public opinion during the campaign. Authorities warn the public not to trust the fraudulent attribution.
Fenn Mitchell former UMWA president tells AP he did not authorize posters bearing his likeness or political views. He urges workers to back unionists and labor friends for office while stressing independence from any single party.
The article details Taft's long day visiting multiple towns including Martinsburg Hancock Weyeer Piedmont Oakland Terra Alta Towlesburo Grafton Churksburg Salon West Union Pennsboro Cairo and Parkersburg He declined a Marietta detour due to fatigue and will proceed to Cincinnati for a quiet day after a Taft Special departure.
Sheriff Cogdell arrested J. B. Humphries, tied to a $35,000 hold up of an express agent at French New Mexico two months ago. He matched a description from western notices and was taken to New Mexico. Also noted, Democratic committee reported campaign contributions totaling about $360,000 as of October 17 and 19.
In Lincoln Nebraska last night a strong wind damaged and destroyed a large Taft banner that had hung on a busy business street. The banner, erected by the republican party, drew protests from democrats and Bryan supporters during Denver nominations. The banner was replaced but again ruined by the storm.
Bryan declares the administration candidate has nothing to offer laboring men in remedial legislation and criticizes Taft as an opponent of the common worker. The speech centers on economic relief and labor policy.
W J Bryan drew crowds in Louisville for a three‑address stop amid heavy crowds and scattered accidents. He reiterated Republican corruption charges and urged an inquiry into contributions while noting Democrats must lead. Mrs Bryan received widespread attention during the whirlwind tour.
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