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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
2
Taft signals personal support for publicity of campaign contributions and railroad regulation. He notes Roosevelt and himself endorse trial by jury in indirect contempt cases and bank deposit guarantees, contrasting with the GOP platform’s vagueness on tariff reduction and funding of savings banks.
In Bowling Green Mr Bryan contrasts Republican and Democratic platforms on tariff policy and unemployment. He accuses Republicans of favoring revision while Democrats push reduction, cites wealth distribution as root cause, and challenges a heckler to reveal identity. The crowd reacts with cheers and disruption.
The speaker urges responsive government to the people, denounces trusts, promises job creation, lower tariffs, and reduced government expenses. Emphasizes protecting bank savings and reducing consumer burdens to provide employment and opportunities for the youth.
The first Atlantic battleship squadron aboard the Connecticut nears Manila after a voyage from Japan. At latitude 17N longitude 120E and 149 miles from Olongapo, the fleet prepares for target practice with weather fine and wireless comms to Manila maintained.
The report projects Daniel Andrews winning the election by a margin well over 4 000 and predicts a favorable legislative result. It notes only one doubtful Republican district, with expectations of a usual Republican majority for legislative candidates.
Former Governor M. Ro Otero and Ralph Bly of Deming arrived in Albuquerque after a four week eastern and southeastern New Mexico campaign tour. Ely said democrats face disappointing majorities in some counties but expect strong turnout in others. They will attend two Republican meetings today with Ely delivering a main speech at Elke theater tonight.
Notice invites Civil War veterans to Republican rally at Ellis Theater tonight with seats reserved on the platform.
Former Missouri Governor Francis Ex explains his switch from the 1896 ticket and backs William Jennings Bryan this year. He warns that Democrats must unite to preserve party organization or risk a two party system dominated by Republicans and socialists. He recalls past support shifts and says he joined Bryan’s cause after moral questions and platform principles influenced him.
Chicago October 30 Colonel Robert Ewing editor and publisher of the New Orleans States sent a 2500 dollar check to the Democratic national headquarters. The paper has raised 22000 dollars overall in popular contributions, a reported record. Other donors include A F P OBrien 100 dollars from Indiana N Ralston 104 dollars from New Mexico Lindauer 100 dollars and Democratic clubs in New York and Amsterdam with 259 dollars and 100 dollars respectively.
The fragment lists amounts and names including S200 and $250 associated with W. F. Hull and W F. Sheehan and others such as £1000, Zack L. Cobb, Richard Caples. No coherent event or context is provided.
The Democratic National Committee announced receipts at local headquarters in New York on Oct 36. Contributions listed include F F Conway 200, WW F Hull 250, and W F Sheehan 1000.
Naples reports a privately planned marriage between the Duke of the Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins to avoid public curiosity. The couple are said to announce the union officially after their private ceremony before landing in Naples. They may stay briefly with the Duke’s brother the Duke of Aveta and his wife.
Baltimore on October 30 reported that Uotted minter senator Stephen B. Kiking stayed at a local hotel Tuesday night and met Cardinal Gibbons before departing at noon Wednesday. The exact topic of their private discussion remains undisclosed.
A bomb exploded at night in Cottage Grove Minnesota behind a saloon owned by F F Brennan. The blast shattered windows and startled the neighborhood. Police have struggled to catch the bomber who leaves a lit fuse and retreats to safety. Gambling resorts faced renewed suppression, triggering the attacks.
A courtroom joke has a judge hear a quip about who would take the president's job if he dies. The reply suggests an undertaker, prompting the judge to pause at the dark humor.
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets sold with a Groves signature on each box and a money back guarantee if it fails.
Consul General Bray reports Victoria plans state insurance for settlers homes built by the government. Premiums would be about 0.25 percent annually of property value, far below private insurers’ 0.5 to 1 percent. The program covers 250 houses now and 500 more planned, totaling 750, with fire risks in areas lacking modern firefighting. If private terms applied, cost would approximate two houses per year for the settlers.
The government aims to set lower insurance charges for settlers than private companies would. It intends to build a substantial fund to cover all losses, ensuring protection while keeping costs affordable.
In a Chicago News item a humorous exchange centers on a new father in law. James asks about the impression and is told the object was a foot long three inches deep and fashioned from a dengue bat.
An heiress and a duke fiancé navigate a quarrel over legal wrangles as their romance faces public and private disputes. The dialogue hints at tension between affection and ongoing litigation affecting their union and social standing.
Fragmentary note appears to discuss born free and equal in the country West, mentioning social connections and nested friendships as people grow older. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or entities.
The Chicago Record Herald recounts a poignant moment when a speaker asks a father about his child. The father reacts with silence, then collapses into tears embracing the speaker, underscoring deep emotional reunion.
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