Gompers backs Bryan urging labor vote in campaign
The American Federation of Labor leader Gompers urges laboring men to back William Jennings Bryan in the coming election. He warns Taft would throttle labor friendly measures and insists workers should vote for Bryan to defend common rights and oppose imperialism. He calls for a political revolution on November 3. A Georgia Road School and roads program aims to improve state highways, save counties money, and run lectures and demonstrations by experts starting next year.
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Judge Taft
Representative Sherman
Senate
Joe Cannon
House
Mr. Gompers
United States
William Jennings Bryan
Washington
Jefferson
Lincoln
Mr. Bryan
Democratic Party
Independence Party
Bryan
Men of
Labor
Good Roads School
Sn Plate College
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Nee Et
Georgia solid for Bryan as electors favored
Georgia voters delivered a strong Democratic victory electing Joseph M. Brown governor by a large margin, reshaping impressions of Georgia as a swing state. The piece argues Bryan will win nationwide with Georgia securing a clear Democratic edge, urging Georgians to vote for Bryan and Kern in November and to participate in the general election despite primary participation.
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Yan Y Carter
W&s
Georgia
Joseph M. Brown
Bryan
Kern
Democratic Party
South
Republican Party
Independence Party
Prohibition Party
Athens
Georgians Sought For United National Ticket Roles
Georgia stands at the center of national party efforts with Seab Wright lingering with the Democrats after a large Georgia majority. Tom Watson leads the populists, John Temple Graves tops the Independence ticket for VP, and Col. Sidney C. Tapp heads the Liberal party. Yet Georgia is unlikely to deliver more than a token electoral vote.
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Georgia
Seab Wright
Tim
Seab
Tom Watson
John Temple Graves
Independence League
Liberal Party
Sidney C. Tapp
Tapp
Democratic Party
Eliot on the tariff cited by Macon Telegraph
The Macon Telegraph discusses Harvard President Charles W. Eliots critique of the tariff system. It notes Eliots view that protection has hoodwinked two generations, enriches a few at the publics expense, and harms American industries while curbing democracy.
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Eliot
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Roosevelt
Macon Telegraph
Times not a Bryan organ but prints news and views
A Times correspondent in Chicago surveys conditions across the West noting Chicago business leaders formerly Republicans grow weary of Roosevelt. They may stay home or back Bryan, with some now indifferent to Bryan’s election as the campaign unfolds.
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Roosevelt
Couniea
Taft
Chicago
New York City
Omaha Bee
The
Bee
Victor Rosewater
Nebraska
Bryan
Rosewater
Umes
Jofice
Republican National Platform
Reswater
New York
Times
West
Bryen
the Times
Hearst in Georgia Angers Hearst Over Independence Movement
William R Hearst received news from Georgia late Wednesday night and learned that Georgia wants none of him or his candidate Yancey Carter. The article suggests Hearst seeks to discredit democracy, while portraying the Georgia independence movement as muddying the waters and aimed at masking public dissatisfaction.
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Willie
William R. Hearst
Georgia
Yancey Carter
Hearst
Democratic Success and Expected Presidential Victory
The piece argues for continued Democratic effort after the state election to ensure victory for the national ticket on the first Tuesday in November. It predicts strong Bryan support in New York, a doubtful Ohio, and solid South, noting labor unrest and a local vice presidential candidate as factors shaping the race.
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New York State
Bryan
Ohio
Indiana
South
Republiccn
Kern Praises Southern Reception On Campaign Tour
Indianapolis Oct 12 John W Kern democratic vice presidential nominee returned today after a two week southern tour. He praised friendly receptions and called the trip a courtesy effort to show democracy’s concern for the region. He noted addresses in Michigan Alabama Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia and predicted a great political revolution aiding Bryan.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
South
Kern
Michigan
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
Bryan
White House
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Athens Georgia
An Athens citizen recounts kidney pain and backache easing after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Miss Bessie Smith of 423 Dougherty Street credits three boxes with complete recovery and recommends the remedy, noting Doan’s is the genuine choice from Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo.
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Om Shri
Athens
Bright
Bessie Smith
Dougherty Street
Palmer & Son
Aince
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Pecan Land Boom Draws Chicago Investors to Dougherty County
A Chicago party of twenty prospectors visited Dougherty county to inspect a 4000 acre pecan tract near Putney on the Mitchell county line. The land sold in 10 acre blocks is planted with two year old pecan trees and will be cared for for five years by the selling company. Eight hundred acres are already planted with pecans and 400 more are being prepared. The project aims to attract western and northwestern farmers to southwest Georgia with accompanying small farm land offers. More tours by Chicago and other buyers are planned.
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Albany
Dougherty County
Chicago
Putney
Mitchell County
Land Company
Georgia
American aeronauts survive 2000 feet fall in Berlin balloon race
The Conqueror balloon, carrying A. Holland Forbes and Augustus Post, burst at 4000 feet shortly after launch from Schmargendorf. The torn silk bag acted as a parachute for 2000 feet, then the basket hit a house roof. Forbes and Post escaped with only slight injuries.
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Berlin
Schmargendorf
A. Holland Forbes
Augustus Post
Four States of South Africa May Form Federation
London reports Natal advices suggest the four independent states of British South Africa plan a federation following historical examples set by other colonies. Delegates from the Transvaal, the Orange River Colony, Natal, and Cape Colony meet to discuss plans, amid debates on debt, trade, and the race issue. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills are advertised with testimonials and a money-back guarantee.
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London
Natal
Annals of
South Africa
British South Africa
Durban
Transvaal
Orange River
Cape Colony
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Tolado
South African Federation Proposed Covers Vast Territory
The text notes that the federation would be settled in time, similar to prior Canadian formation. It describes a proposed federation covering nearly half a million square miles, roughly matching France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Austria-Hungary combined. Population projected around 6,000,000.
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Dominion of Canada
France
Germany
Spain
Italy
Austria-Hungary
General Eppa Hunton Dies in Richmond at 85
General Eppa Hunton ex US senator and Confederate Army veteran died in Richmond today at age 85. Funeral with military honors will be held Tuesday.
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Richmond
Eppa Hunton
United States
Ne City
Packers Nod Satisfaction at Chicago Meat Pact Convention
In Chicago on October 12, prominent packers at the American Meat Packers Association annual meeting express full satisfaction with the Federal meat inspection law. They pledge cooperation with the government and plan statements to the three day convention to reinforce packers' support and collaboration.
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Chicago
American Meat Packers’ Association
American autos outperform foreign rivals on U S roads
The Automobile Editor notes that American made cars now surpass French German English Italian and Belgian models in price and value. Foreign cars struggle to supply parts and service, while U S manufacturers have refined designs to suit American roads. Several firms maintain London Paris Berlin and Asia branches to sell at home market prices.
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Magneto, Jr
Chicago Examiner
America
Europe
London
Paris
Berlin
Canada
Hong Kong
Tokio
Greensboro Centennial Enthusiastically Observed
Greensboro North Carolina October 12 centennial celebration underway with decorated streets band concerts historical exercises and a parade of school children. Notable speakers included Senator Overman and Chief Justice Winston. The North Carolina Peace Congress opened in the afternoon with ex Governor Aycock presiding and speakers from North Carolina Nebraska Alabama and others.
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Greensboro
N. C
Senator Lee
Overman
Joseph M. Hin
Arkansas
Ciro
Taylor Winston
North Carolina
Texan
North Carolin Peace Congress
Aycock
Sirator Dyerman
Geo. W. Norris
Nebraska
Censor
Alabama
Oh Lef Jiethe
Walter P. Clark
North Carolina Supreme Court
Wal
North Dakota ready for launching in Quincy yard event
At Quincy Massachusetts on October 12 the launch preparations for the U S battleship North Dakota proceed. The 20000 ton dreadnought will be built by Fore River Shipbuilding Company and is expected to attract visitors from across the country next month. It mirrors the Delaware in design with a long forecastle, five turrets of twelve inch guns, and gun placements set to clear the forward turret roof.
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Quincy
Mass
U. S
North Dakota
Fore River Ski Building Company
Delaware
Newport News
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