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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
6
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Citizens rally for Norris as a strong governor candidate. The message urges voters to back Norris, asserting broad belief in his leadership across Montana.
A retrospective on the 1896 presidential race notes wavering voters, campaign spectacles, and shifting strength. It compares past contests including Tilden Hayes and Cleveland to the Bryan-Bevan clash, highlighting open debate, party tensions, and the unpredictability shaping final outcomes.
The statewide race sees Norris as a strong Democratic governor candidate while Donlan and Webster face scrutiny. Grassroots enthusiasm grows in Silver Bow as national figures GORE and DOLIVER speak, and local sheriff and labor debates frame the campaign. Registration nears 15,300 with expected turnout around 14,000. Democrats projected to lead Republicans by 3,700 to 4,200 in Silver Bow.
In Deer Lodge and surrounding counties, Democrats show growing unity and confidence while Republicans acknowledge Bryan’s likely win. The county slate, led by P. J. Daly, draws strong support, with mass meetings at Margaret theater drawing crowds. Campaign tactics include yellow poster rhetoric and disputes over Donlan’s machine. The national race features Taft and Roosevelt with Roosevelt’s fate tied to Thanksgiving timing.
Governor Norris scheduled for a speaking engagement in Butte on November 2. Senator Thomas D. Long listed for Kalispell on November 2. Other speakers include Walsh, with dates and details partially recorded.
Burglars entered via the roof of the Ground Floor stable next door at 233 South Main Street and stole seven suits of clothes along with a 22 caliber special rifle, several pairs of shoes, and other items from J. H. Smails and Sherman Rarick on the third floor. The occupants had to climb over a transom to reach the room after a bolt on the inside door was thrown.
Pittsburg Pa Nov 1 Simons Burns president of the window glass workers national organization issues an open letter to Chairman Mack of the Democratic national committee denying that Mr Bryan claimed union laborers are public beggars. The letter also disputes James Campbell former president’s affidavit alleging such a remark and includes Burns affidavit detailing the hearing before Congress.
Three men from Cleveland led by Anton One Morgan Wade and Rendell completed a balloon ascent in the Sky Pitot yesterday noon. They landed safely at Coal Center Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh late last night and plan to return home tonight.
A labor vote emerges as a pivotal force in the race between Democrats and Republicans. The piece notes strong labor alignment with Democrats, cites figures like Harriman funding and Rockefeller Carnegie influence, and reports fluctuating support for Governor Hughes and Chanler amid Hearst’s independence effort. The tone reflects wary uncertainty over election outcomes and party defections.
Mormon priests in Lake City Utah urged congregations to back the Republican or anti Mormon American party. High church authorities warned that victory by the American party could lead to prosecutions of church leaders linked to polygamous relations. The political climate intensified as Democrats hoped to erode former Republican majorities in outlying areas.
Topeka, November 1. Political leaders debated party tactics as William Allen White, a notorious political writer, issued a statement accusing railroads of Democratic manipulation by the last legislature to gain control of the next Senate race. Publican party leaders responded amid party organizational turmoil.
In Reno on November 1 the Democratic and Republican headquarters voiced strong confidence. Republicans expect a win with about 2,000 plurality, while Democrats anticipate a larger margin. The independents and Debs labor movement may affect results. Newlands is favored for U.S. senator, with debate over congressional race continuing.
C K Wyman supervisor of the Tig Ole national forest returned home after several days in Butte. He notes smoother operations in Big Hole forest under the government policy, with sheep removed to lower ranges starting last month. He cites mutual understanding with Beaverhead stockmen and praises efforts to eliminate wolves and other predators, improving range conditions. Also in town were Willan L Murphy and Stewart of Virginia City, both Montana officials, heading home to vote the next day as campaign efforts continue in Helena.
In a three cornered contest Bartlett Democrat and Maxon Republican face Fitzgerald running on the independent ticket as the Tecal candidate. Fitzgerald is poplar with strong polling. Mar Ahern pioneer Comstocker makes a bid against Deady for surveyor and enjoys wide recognition. Campaigns continue through Election Day.
Democratic presidential candidate Kern will deliver final speeches in Ohio, including a grand rally in Toledo, as his Indianapolis trip proceeds. He aims to cast his ballot in Indianapolis on Tuesday after canceling engagements due to his ill young son.
Chicago dispatch notes both parties claiming victory in the doubtful states as late results trickle in. Republicans led by William Hayward assert a decisive view with New York Ohio Illinois and Indiana leaning their way, while Democrats led by John E. B. Lamb forecast 22 electoral votes not counting Bryan states New York and Ohio.
Boston voters weigh the national contest in Massachusetts with focus on the size of the statewide vote and Tafs plurality. The article notes Republican leads and references past results, including McKinley’s 163000 margin in 1900 and a long-run Republican lead in recent canvasses.
About 45 000 years ago bent Roosevelt won the state while Taft is expected to carry. Observers say Governor Draper contests with Senator James Vaney remain in doubt. Republicans seek a substantial governor's plurality though Democrats doubt Vahev's victory. The two parties are seen as remaining largely in the same balance.
Wisconsin voters await returns from Trempealeau and other counties as Republicans brace for a close race. Speaker Herman Iker challenges Albert Ekern for the nomination, with Gov. Davidson campaigning for Ekern. National sentiment runs high as supporters urge mass voting to ensure victory.
An ad notes wool punting bags stitched with double stitching and eight stars on each side. It offers a free item with a $100 annual subscription and a promotion to send $10 to receive a standard wool bunting flag.
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